Alessandro Maissen

Alessandro Maissen

Data Scientist
Research
(Alumni)

Before joining the SDSC as a Data Scientist in April 2023, Alessandro obtained his master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning from ETH Zurich. In his master’s thesis, he worked on a joint project by the SDSC and the SLF Davos in which he automated the process of avalanche danger forecasting in the Swiss Alps using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. In his free time, Alessandro loves alpine sports like ski-touring, climbing, and mountaineering.

Projects

FastPoints2Mesh

In Progress
Data-Driven Inference of Mesh-based Representations for Deformable Objects from Unstructured Point Clouds
Academia

EAGLE

In Progress
Enhanced understanding of Alpine mass movements Gathered through machine LEarning
Academia

DAAAD_Bridges

Completed
Domain-aware-AI Augmented Design of Bridge Structures
Academia

SEMIRAMIS

Completed
AI-augmented Architectural Design
Academia

DEAPSnow

Completed
Improving snow avalanche forecasting by data-driven automated predictions
Academia

Publications

Maissen, A.; Apolinarska, A. A.; Kuhn, S. V.; Salamanca, L.; Kraus, M. A.; Tatsis, K.; Casas, G.; Bischof, R.; Rust, R.; Kaufmann, W.; et al. "AIXD: AI-eXtended Design Toolbox for data-driven and inverse design" Computer-Aided Design 189 103945 2025 View publication
Dasser, G.; Maissen, A.; Aaron, J.; Manconi, A. "Improving the Understanding of Alpine Mass Movements by leveraging AI on Spaceborne InSAR Data" EGU General Assembly 2025 View publication
Maissen, A.; Techel, F.; Volpi, M. "A three-stage model pipeline predicting regional avalanche danger in Switzerland (RAvaFcast v1.0.0): a decision-support tool for operational avalanche forecasting" Geoscientific Model Development 17 21 7569-7593 2024 View publication
Apolinarska, A.; Salamanca, L.; Casas, G.; Kraus, M.; Kuhn, S.; Maissen, A.; Rust, R.; Tatsis, K. "AIXD" Available at: https://app.data-archive.ethz.ch/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE34426837 2024 View publication
Kraus, M. A.; Kuhn, S. V.; Hodel, A.; Bischof, R.; Maissen, A.; Salamanca Mino, L.; Pérez-Cruz, F. "Parametrische Modellierung und generatives tiefes Lernen für den Brückenentwurf" Bautechnik 101 3 174-180 2024 View publication

Mentioned in

March 6, 2024

RAvaFcast | Automating regional avalanche danger prediction in Switzerland

RAvaFcast | Automating regional avalanche danger prediction in Switzerland

RAvaFcast is a data-driven model pipeline developed for automated regional avalanche danger forecasting in Switzerland.
October 25, 2023

Computerworld | AI predicts avalanche danger [In German]

Computerworld | AI predicts avalanche danger [In German]

The AI project "DEAPSnow" takes avalanche forecasting to a whole new level.

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