Alessandro C. Mondini is a senior researcher at IMATI-CNR and a member of the Stochastic Modelling Group. A physicist by training, he received a Laurea in 1995 in Applied Physics from the University of Milan, Italy, with a dissertation on quantum optics. He earned a Ph.D. in Geosciences in 2013 from the Department of Physics and Geology at the University of Perugia, Italy, with a dissertation in remote sensing. He started his scientific career in March 2008, with the Italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. Member of the International Geographical Union – Hazard & Risk Commission. Member of the board of the PhD school at the University of Perugia, Dept. of Physics and Geology.

Paola Reichenbach is Director of research of the Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection (IRPI) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). Her research activities are mainly focused on the temporal and spatial evaluation and modelling of geo-hydrological process at different scales in different geo-environmental settings. Her research interests include: (i) landslide identification and mapping in different morphological, structural, and climatic environments, including the production of event inventory maps and of multi-temporal landslide maps; (ii) analysis of landslide types and patterns in relation to the geological setting and the type of trigger (rainfall, earthquake); (iii) methods for landslide susceptibility, hazard and risk assessment, exploiting GIS technology and statistical tools; (iv) spatially distributed rock fall modelling for hazard assessment.Her research activities are finalized to prepare impacted scientific publications, that have been carried out in collaborations with colleagues from different national and international institutions (in Europe, Usa, Israel). She supervised/co-supervised different national and international internships, scholarships and fellowships and PhD and MSc theses (i.e., a Marie Curie Initial Training Network). She participated and coordinated projects, WPs and Tasks activities under national and international projects. She has organized/co-organized sessions at national and international meetings (i.e., EGU and AGU). In 2021 she was awarded by the Varnes Medal provided by the International Consortium on Landslides.

I am the Senior Climate and Resilience Expert at Practical Action, UK. My work at Practical Action includes strategic planning and growing Practical Action’s climate and resilience portfolio, particularly on early warning systems, Eco-DRR and climate change-related disasters. My role brings technical expertise and networks to develop impactful partnerships, programmes and consultancy services to achieve our change ambitions.

Earth and Soil Scientist, Engineering Geologist. Specialist in soil and rock mechanics and hydrology. He collaborated in several international research projects (funded by EU) related to Soil erosion process and modeling , soil conservation, desertification process and measures for mitigation (MWISED, TERON, RECONDES. DESIRE, LAMPRE etc.). Since 2002 collaborated with Mexican universities (UNAM,UASLP) to projects in assessment of hydrological components for volcanic hazard.

I conduct a multidisciplinary research in the area of Geographical Information Science, investigating the interactions and coexistence of human and physical environments under climate change conditions, analyzing large, high-dimensional and spatially distributed data.

My research, shaped by data driven approaches and prediction modelling, focuses on spatio-temporal analyses. It links environmental hazards exposure and vulnerability, the study of climate change effects and adaptation, especially in urban environments, and the managerial implications of geographical analyses within the decision-making process.

Research interests:

• Landslide mechanics and hazard.
• Landslides and landscape evolution.
• Submarine landslides.
• Submarine sediment transport.
• Coastal geomorphology.
• Paleoseismology.

My group has been conducting research in physical geography, mainly geomorphology and hydrology. We often use geographical information systems (GIS) as our main analytical tool. We conduct research at an international level. Areas recently studied include East Asia, Italy, Syria and the UK. Our major research topics are rivers, alluvial fans, hillslopes, riverine water quality, surveying, and geoarchaeology. Currently, ongoing projects include 1) research on increased rainfall and landslide hazards in Japan in response to global warming; 2) investigation of sediment delivery after volcanic eruption at Vesuvius in Italy and Pinatubo in the Philippines; and 3) GIS analysis of water quality data in British and Japanese watersheds.

Professor Emeritus, National Taiwan University
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<li>Renowned Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expert, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis expert.</li>
<li>Author of the widely-used textbook <em>Introduction to Geographic Information Systems</em>.</li>
<li>Extensive research contributions in GIS applications for environmental and land-use planning.</li>
<li>Published numerous peer-reviewed articles in top international journals.</li>
<li>Experienced educator, mentoring generations of students in geospatial technologies.</li>
<li>Internationally recognized speaker at conferences and workshops.</li>
<li>Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research.</li>
<li>Collaborated on cross-disciplinary projects in GIS and environmental modelling.</li>
<li>Holds advanced degrees in geography and a distinguished academic career spanning decades.</li>
<li>Dedicated to advancing GIS education and applications worldwide.</li>
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An interdisciplinary researcher and practitioner in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).
Work experience in flood, landslide and lightning areas in Nepal.
Leads and manages large consulting assignments and development programs/projects for international clients including the World Bank, UN agencies, international NGOs, and donor organisations (e.g. FCDO, USAID, BMGF) and transdisciplinary research projects, collaborating with different National and International Universities. My areas of expertise are disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, resilience, humanitarian, gender and environment in developing countries, including nature-based solutions, citizen science, early warning systems, decision support systems, Climate informed advisories and forecast-based early actions with special focus on Nepal.

A Scientist Interested in Literature and Philosophy, Soil Erosion &amp;amp; Conservation, Geomorphology, Environmental Compliance, EIA Senior Environmental Officer,  Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation.

Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum has been Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Dschang between March 2010 and February 2012. Since March 2012, he is Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Maroua. In 2011, he has been designated as national representative of the Young Earth Scientists Network in Cameroon. After the IAG Regional Conference held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) in 2011, he created and became the President of the Cameroonian Association of Geomorphologists (CAG) that has been legalised in September 2019. Since the 9th International Conference of Geomorphologists held in New Delhi in November 2017, he is the Member of the Executive Committee of the International Association Geomorphologists (IAG) in Charge of Africa Countries. currently, he has successfully supervised more than 05 dissertations in geomorphologic topics at Master’s level. He has already published more than 22 research papers in different international journals. He presented several communications during national and international meetings and webinars. He has been the member of the Scientific and the Organizing Committee of national and international scientific events notably the IAG Regional Conference in Athens (September 2019), the 1st Cameroon Conference of Geomorphology (December 2021), the 10th International Conference on Geomorphology (September 2022) and etc. He was a Convenor of the 1-day Webinar for African Geomorphology, organized by the IAG during the 2nd and the 3rd International Geomorphology Week in March 02, 2021 and February 28, 2022 respectively. He was the Guest Editor of the 2021 issue of Revista de Geomorfologie of the Romanian Association of Geomorphologists. He has been performing the role of a reviewer of journals such as Geoheritage, Springer; Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Springer; International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Elsevier; Journal of Sustainable Geoscience and Geotourism; Géomorphologie: relief, processus, environnement; Geosciences, MDPI and Géo-Regards. His principal research area includes Geoheritage and Geotourism and, Volcanic and Geomorphological Hazards. In September 2022 he received the prestigious award, “The Brunsden Medal” from the International Association of Geomorphologists for his hard work in promoting Geomorphology in Africa and beyond.