Prof. Wim Thiery is a renowned climate scientist whose work has significantly
advanced the understanding of regional climate dynamics, climate extremes, and
human-climate interactions. His research integrates high-resolution climate modeling
with hydrology, land-atmosphere feedbacks, and human water use, providing critical
insights into the implications of global warming at local scales. A leading contributor
to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Prof. Thiery played a key
role as a Lead Author in the Sixth Assessment Report, focusing on regional impacts
and adaptation.
He has received multiple prestigious awards for scientific excellence and societal
impact, including the ERC Starting Grant and the Outstanding Early Career Scientist
Award from the European Geosciences Union (EGU). His groundbreaking work on
compound climate extremes and urban climate risks has been published in top-tier
journals such as Nature, Science, and Nature Climate Change. Prof. Thiery’s
research is frequently cited in international media and policy documents, bridging
science and society.
Committed to fostering scientific leadership, he mentors emerging scholars and
leads interdisciplinary collaborations across climate science, hydrology, and socio-
environmental systems. Prof. Thiery stands at the forefront of climate impact
research, contributing vital knowledge to support resilience in a rapidly changing
world.