Alexandre Berger | Atmospheric science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alexandre Berger | Atmospheric science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexandre Berger, University Burgundy Europe, France

Dr. Alexandre Berger is a climatologist specializing in atmospheric physics and chemistry, climate modeling, and urban climate adaptation. Born on June 5, 1986, in Laon, France, he has contributed extensively to climate research through numerical simulations and statistical analyses. His work focuses on climate change impacts, urban heat islands, and atmospheric aerosol chemistry. With postdoctoral experiences at the University of Burgundy and the University of Toulouse III, he has been actively involved in projects like H2020 RESPONSE and ANR DYVALOCCA. Dr. Berger has also served as a professor, mentor, and researcher, advancing climate science while engaging in public outreach.

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓📚

Dr. Alexandre Berger earned his PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Toulouse III (2011–2014), focusing on multi-scale modeling of atmospheric aerosol chemistry. He completed his Master’s in Ocean-Atmosphere and Continental Surfaces (2009–2011) at the same institution, specializing in meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, and remote sensing. His research included numerical evaluations of cloud chemistry’s contribution to secondary organic aerosols. Before that, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fundamental Physics (2007–2009) from the University of Toulouse III, covering fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum physics. Additionally, he holds a DUT in Physical Measurements (2004–2006) from the University of Champagne-Ardenne, with expertise in thermal transfers, optics, and material properties.

Experience

Dr. Berger has extensive research and teaching experience. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Burgundy (2021–2024), leading numerical climate simulations for urban heat islands and cloud cover formation in Africa. From 2016–2017, he studied climate variability in the Mont-Blanc massif using WRF simulations. His doctoral research at the University of Toulouse III (2011–2014) focused on atmospheric aerosol chemistry. As an educator, he has taught at the University of Burgundy and the University of Toulouse III, instructing students in statistics, mathematics, and atmospheric sciences. He also worked as a mathematics and physics teacher in French high schools from 2018–2020.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️

Dr. Berger has been recognized for his contributions to climate modeling and atmospheric research. His doctoral research on aerosol chemistry received accolades for innovation in multi-scale numerical modeling. His work on urban climate adaptation, particularly in the H2020 RESPONSE project, earned recognition from the scientific community. He has also been acknowledged for his contributions to ANR DYVALOCCA and ANR MONT-BLANC projects, advancing understanding of climate change impacts. As an educator, he has received commendations for his mentorship and teaching excellence at the University of Burgundy and Toulouse III.

Research Focus 🌍🔬

Dr. Berger specializes in atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and urban heat island mitigation. His research integrates numerical simulations with observational data to study urban climate dynamics, cloud formation, and climate variability. He has worked on European and African climate projects, focusing on mesoscale atmospheric modeling, statistical downscaling, and climate adaptation strategies. His expertise spans tropospheric chemistry, aerosol microphysics, and remote sensing applications for climate monitoring. His contributions aim to improve climate resilience, urban planning, and environmental policies through advanced modeling techniques.

Publication Top Notes

  • “Aerosol processing and CCN formation of an intense Saharan dust plume during the EUCAARI 2008 campaign” (2015) – Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics ​ResearchGate

  • “Modeling organic aerosol composition at the Puy de Dôme mountain (France) for two contrasted air masses with the WRF-Chem model” (2015) – Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics ​ResearchGate+1ACP+1

  • “Evaluation of Meso-NH and WRF/CHEM simulated gas and aerosol chemistry over Europe based on hourly observations” (2016) – Atmospheric Research ​

  • “Huge decrease of frost frequency in the Mont-Blanc Massif under climate change” (2019) – Scientific Reports ​PubMed

  • “The dry-season low-level cloud cover over Western Equatorial Africa: a case study with a mesoscale atmospheric model” (2024) – Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society ​Royal Meteorological Society

Ferenc Ács | Human biometeorology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferenc Ács | Human biometeorology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferenc Ács, University Eötvös Loránd, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Meteorology, Hungary

Ferenc Ács, born on December 28, 1955, in Novi Sad, Serbia, is a distinguished meteorologist specializing in atmospheric sciences. He earned his BSc in Physics from the University of Novi Sad in 1979 and his MSc in Meteorology from the University of Belgrade in 1989. After serving as a research associate in Austria and Germany, he joined Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Hungary in 1994. Dr. Ács obtained his habilitation degree in 2008 with a focus on soil-plant-atmosphere interactions. His research spans heat and water transport, evapotranspiration, and climate classification. Since 2016, he has concentrated on human biometeorology, developing clothing thermal resistance models. Retired since 2021, he remains a lecturer at ELTE, contributing significantly to the field.

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

Ferenc Ács completed his BSc in Physics at the University of Novi Sad in 1979, where he built a strong foundation in atmospheric physics. In 1989, he pursued an MSc in Meteorology at the University of Belgrade, focusing on the development of a multi-layer vegetation model for atmospheric studies. His MSc thesis explored the relationship between transpiration and vegetation’s physical and biological properties. His academic pursuits continued at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), where he obtained his habilitation degree in 2008. His thesis on the interaction processes within the soil-plant-atmosphere system showcased his expertise in environmental modeling.

Experience 🧑‍🔬

Dr. Ferenc Ács has an extensive career in meteorology. From 1992 to 1994, he served as a scholarship holder and research associate in Vienna, Austria, and Braunschweig, Germany. In 1994, he joined ELTE’s Department of Meteorology, contributing as a researcher and lecturer. His focus included soil and water transport processes, convective precipitation, and boundary layer dynamics. After obtaining his habilitation degree in 2008, Dr. Ács expanded his expertise into human biometeorology, specifically researching clothing thermal resistance and human thermal comfort. Despite his retirement in 2021, he continues his collaboration with ELTE as a lecturer, enriching the field of atmospheric sciences.

Research Focus 🔎

Dr. Ferenc Ács’s research primarily covers atmospheric and environmental science. His initial studies addressed heat and water transport in soil, evapotranspiration processes, and convective precipitation. He also investigated planetary boundary layer dynamics, lightning frequency, and climate classification. Since 2016, he has shifted his focus to human biometeorology, concentrating on the development of clothing thermal resistance models to assess the impact of climate and weather on human thermal comfort. His multidisciplinary approach combines physical and biological modeling, contributing significantly to understanding human-environment interactions.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Human thermal bioclimate of the Swiss-Austrian alpine region based on estimates of the clothing thermal resistance model (2025) – 📖 DOI: 10.1007/s00704-025-05433-y

  • Hogyan optimalizálható a lakások fűtése és hűtése egyszerű lépésekkel? (2024) –  📖 DOI: 10.31852/EMF.36.2024.073.077

  • Comparison of human thermal loads on foggy and cloudless mornings (2024) –  📖 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4085090/v1

  • On the Human Thermal Load in Fog (2024) –  📖 DOI: 10.3390/meteorology3010004

  • Individual local human thermal climates in the Hungarian lowland: Estimations by a simple clothing resistance‐operative temperature model (2023) – 📖 DOI: 10.1002/joc.7910

  • New statistical deterministic method for estimating human thermal load and sensation — application in the Carpathian region (2023) – 📖 DOI: 10.1007/s00704-022-04297-w

  • A 2021-es balatoni strandszezon hosszának becslése meteorológiai és humánmeteorológiai információk alapján (2022) –  📖 DOI: 10.31852/EMF.34.2022.078.083

  • Projected changes in Feddema climate characteristics in the Larger Carpathian Region by the end of the 21st century (2022)  📖 DOI: 10.1002/joc.7558

  • Clothing resistance and potential evapotranspiration as thermal climate indicators—The example of the Carpathian region (2021) –  📖 DOI: 10.1002/joc.7008

  • Human thermal climate of the Carpathian Basin (2021) – 📖 DOI: 10.1002/joc.6816

  • Larger Carpathian region climate according to Köppen, Feddema and the Worldwide Bioclimatic Classification System methods (2021) –  📖 DOI: 10.1002/joc.6859

  • Carpathian Basin climate according to Köppen and a clothing resistance scheme (2020) –  📖 DOI: 10.1007/s00704-020-03199-z

  • A túrázás humánmeteorológiai szempontból: 2. rész: gyakorlati alkalmazások (2018) –  📖 DOI: 10.31852/EMF.30.2018.022.027

  • Climate and climate change in the Austrian–Swiss region of the European Alps during the twentieth century according to Feddema (2018) -📖 DOI: 10.1007/s00704-017-2230-6

conclusion

Dr. Ferenc Ács is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His impactful work in climate classification, biometeorology, and atmospheric interactions demonstrates his significant influence in the field.