Candidate ID: DC15
Topic: Decision optimization for the management of risks, robustness and resilience in transportation networks
Beneficiary: INFRAPLAN
My name is Lou Lerren, and I am a PhD researcher on the FOURIER project atInfra Plan consulting d.o.o. I hold a Master’s degree in Geography with a specialization in Remote Sensing from the University of Zurich (UZH) and have a multidisciplinary background in remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry, and machine and deep learning, developed through research roles at UZH and ETH Zurich and complemented by industry experience. In my master’s research, I used satellite observations to analyze land surface temperature changes associated with land cover change, producing interpretable, decision-relevant insights and showing that transitions such as deforestation and urbanization are linked to distinct cooling and warming patterns at the global scale.
Within the FOURIER project, my PhD research focuses on decision optimization for managing risk, robustness, and resilience in transportation networks exposed to climate-driven hazards. The work assesses the vulnerability of geotechnical structures by integrating multi-source monitoring data, ranging from satellite and UAV observations to in-situ sensors, into probabilistic vulnerability assessments. These assessments are supported by AI-based models that continuously improve as new data become available.
I joined the FOURIER project because of its strong integration of geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence with practical, real-world applications. Its interdisciplinary approach closely aligns with my research interests in climate-driven risk assessment and resilient infrastructure management.
