Young Researchers in TRIggER

Young researchers play a crucial role in the implementation of the TRIGGER project.

In this section, they share their unique approaches and experiences as early-career professionals. They discuss how a multidisciplinary project like TRIGGER is enriching their careers, contributing to their growth, and the challenges they have faced.

Watch the video below to see their stories and explore their profiles to learn more about them.

Meet The Young Researchers

Anna Remes

University of Oulu

Anna Remes is a PhD researcher working on the TRIGGER project at the University of Oulu. She studies the effects of climate change on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and collects data for the TRIGGER project at Oulu University Hospital by interviewing and sampling patients. Anna has a background in nursing, midwifery and a Master of Health Sciences. She has previous work experience in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Meet our young researchers: Anna Remes

Ben De Groeve

LIFE Institute (JOANNEUM Research)

I am a social scientist at the Institute for Climate, Energy systems and Society (LIFE Institute, JOANNEUM Research) in Austria. Within the TRIGGER project, I am working on policy communication about the health impacts of climate change and providing recommendations for policy action.
Meet our young researchers: Ben De Groeve

Francisca Toro

University of Barcelona

I’m Francisca Toro, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Barcelona in the Economics Theory Section. I am currently involved in the TRIGGER project, focusing on the macroeconomic quantification of climate change and its health-related impacts. My research interests include Environmental and Natural Resources Economics, Gender Economics, Regional Economics, and Policy Analysis. I employ methods like Multisectoral and Multiregional modeling, Econometrics, and Optimization to analyze emissions, the gender-environment nexus, and the economic implications under different scenarios, aiming to contribute evidence-based insights on sustainability and equity.
Meet our young researchers: Francisca Toro

Joy Ommer

KAJO

Joy Ommer is a Principal Scientist at KAjO, where she leads efforts in science communication and research, particularly in disaster risk reduction and climate change. Her work involves developing innovative tools such as dashboards, apps, and serious games to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions. She has contributed to several international projects, focusing on citizen science, participatory design, and nature-based solutions. Joy recently finished her PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Reading, where her research centred on disaster preparedness and community engagement, drawing insights from significant events like the 2021 flooding in Germany.

Meet our young researchers: Joy Ommer