Professor Dr. Sara Bonetti

Biography

Sara Bonetti specializes in ecohydrological geomorphological modeling. She completed her PhD in Civil Environmental Engineering at Duke University in 2018. At École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), she is actively involved in teaching and supervising PhD students in various topics related to ecohydrological modeling. This includes courses such as ENV-411, which provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the interactions within the hydrologic cycle as affected by vegetation, soil, climate, and human society. Additionally, she teaches the introductory course ENV-221, focusing on key concepts and methods in physical engineering hydrology. Her work blends theoretical and practical approaches to hydrology, contributing to the field's understanding of how natural and human systems interact. As a part of her responsibilities, she also engages in various administrative duties and is connected with the CHANGE initiative at EPFL.

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