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Paolo Perona is a Professor of Water Hydraulic Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Platform for Hydraulic Constructions. His research focuses on dynamic complex systems, particularly in the fields of geophysical processes involving non-Newtonian fluids and their engineering applications. His expertise includes river mechanics, erosion processes, ecohydraulics, biomechanics of plant roots, and watershed catchment hydrology. Recent investigations explore dynamics involving river riparian vegetation and hydrology in alpine systems, assessing the impact of climate change on sustainable water management. Perona has been involved in various research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and European programs. He has also served in significant academic roles, including Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh and has been pivotal in advancing environmental engineering research.
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