Victor Hertel
Research Scientist at CERN
Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Top SchoolVictor Hertel is a research scientist with nine years of experience translating geospatial AI and disaster-risk research into implementation-ready tools for humanitarian decision-making. Currently at CERN after completing a PhD in Disaster Risk Science & Geospatial AI at the University of Bonn, he blends aerospace engineering rigor with field-focused impact assessment methods developed during roles at DLR, the UN, and Human Rights Watch. He has a track record of moving innovation into practice—designing risk-monitoring and emergency-response solutions informed by both satellite-derived analytics and operational humanitarian needs. A visiting scientist stint at NYU and software development experience from early career roles reflect his ability to bridge academic, engineering, and policy environments. Notably, his background in aerospace engineering gives him a systems-oriented perspective on geospatial problems, enabling scalable, production-ready research outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
International Affiliate, International Affiliate at University of Cape TownDr. rer. nat. (PhD), Disaster Risk Science & Geospatial AI, Dr. rer. nat. (PhD), Disaster Risk Science & Geospatial AI at The University of BonnMaster of Science (MSc), Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science (MSc), Aerospace Engineering at University of Stuttgart
Github Skills (5)
copernicus10
jupyter-notebook9
testing7
gis4
monitoring3
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
vhertel/radar-based-flood-mapping
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
This repository contains a Jupyter Notebook for automatic flood extent mapping using space-based information.
Contributions:23 commits, 32 pushes, 1 branch in 8 months
jupyter-notebookflood-mappingrapid-mappingdisaster-response
aerospaceresearch/Universal-Space-Operations-Center
Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
the Universal Space Operations Center for several missions
Contributions:59 commits, 53 pushes, 4 branches in 8 months
centermissionsoperations-center
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