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Yann Quilcaille is a climate scientist whose background bridges economics and sustainable development to address the interactions between Earth systems and human systems. His primary research interests include investigating climate extremes such as heatwaves, fires, and droughts through the evolution of climate hazards by combining observational data with climate model experiments. He actively develops climate emulators based on physics and statistics to effectively replicate climate models while reducing computational costs. His work aims to integrate climate modeling with socio-economic models, further enhancing understanding in these fields. He has been involved in several high-profile projects including ERC Horizon Europe SPARCCLE and ERC Horizon 2020 PROVIDE, and has a strong academic background, having completed his PhD at Université Paris-Saclay, alongside master's degrees in Theoretical Physics and Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate from prestigious institutions.
ETH Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland
Researching spatially resolved emulators for climate extremes & climate impact drivers, including contributions to MESMER-X and fire weather.
IIASA •
Advanced reduced complexity Earth system model OSCAR.
LSCE & CIRED •
Focused on revising emissions climate scenarios using compact Earth system models.
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