
NERO Young Researchers & Innovators
Empowering the Next Generation of Wildfire Scientists, Innovators, and Practitioners
NERO supports the active participation of Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) across Europe and beyond.
In this section, we highlight the personal stories, research interests, and field experiences of emerging scientists working on extreme wildfire events. Through short interviews, each YRI shares their perspective on the challenges, impacts, and future of wildfire research and operations.
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YRI Spotlight–Irene González i Fernández (ES)
I come from a background in mathematics and computer engineering, and I’m currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Over the years, I’ve become… READ MORE
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YRI Spotlight–Jaša Saražin (🇸🇮)
Dr. Jaša Saražin (Slovenian Forestry Institute) bridges research and firefighting operations to improve the effectiveness of fire infrastructure and suppression in Slovenian forests. READ MORE