Principal Investigator,
since 2023
About
Dr. Christian Rixen is a Senior Scientist at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, based in Davos, Switzerland. His research focuses on mountain ecosystems, including projects related to permafrost thaw, alpine meadows, woody encroachment, and the ecological effects of climate change in alpine regions.
Research Interests
Keywords: Mountain Ecosystems, Permafrost Thaw, Alpine Meadows, Woody Encroachment, Climate Change, Alpine Plant Communities, Biodiversity