Emmanuel Dubois

EPFL ENAC IIC PL-LCH
Station 18
1015 Lausanne


As a hydrogeologist passionate about sustainable development, my research focuses on quantifying groundwater resources and exploring their potential to foster sustainable societal development. Previously, I characterized the impacts of global change on groundwater resources in Canada and Lebanon. Currently, I am assessing the potential of Nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Consequently, I have developed a deep understanding of the links between climate and hydro(geo)logical dynamics. My research is based on both data-driven and modeling approaches, which has led me to develop the open-source HydroBudget model for spatio-temporal estimates of groundwater recharge, create original methods for scanning large datasets, and collaborate with transdisciplinary teams, guiding me toward the path of eco-hydrogeology.

Selected publications

Nature-based solution enhances resilience to flooding and catalyzes multi-benefits in coastal cities in the Global South.

Dubois, E., Cherif, S. M. A., Abidine, M. M., Bah, M. F. O., Chenal, J., Marshall, M., Oumarou, W., Grossiord, C., & Perona, P. (2024)
Published in Science of The Total Environment in

Impact of Land Cover Changes on Long-Term Regional-Scale Groundwater Recharge Simulation in Cold and Humid Climates

Dubois, E., Larocque, M., & Brunner, P. (2023)
Published in Hydrological Processes in

Climate change impacts on groundwater recharge in cold and humid climates: controlling processes and thresholds.

Dubois, E., Larocque, M., Gagné, S., & Braun, M. (2022)
Published in Climate in

Simulation of long-term spatiotemporal variations in regional-scale groundwater recharge: Contributions of a water budget approach in cold and humid climates.

Dubois, E., Larocque, M., Gagné, S., & Meyzonnat, G. (2021)
Published in Hydrology and Earth System Sciences in

HydroBudget – Groundwater recharge model in R [Data set].

Dubois, E., Larocque, M., Gagne, S., & Meyzonnat, G. (2021)
Published in Scholars Portal Borealis [model code] in