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.