Dr. Patrick Matgen is a research scientist and Head of the Remote Sensing and Natural Resources Modelling (REMOTE) group at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). His research focuses on combining satellite Earth observation, environmental modelling and data assimilation to improve the monitoring, understanding and prediction of environmental risks. He has extensive experience in developing innovative methods for satellite-based flood monitoring and forecasting, bridging scientific research and operational applications. His work also addresses climate-related risks, agriculture and humanitarian applications of Earth observation. He leads and contributes to numerous European and international research initiatives, including the Copernicus Emergency Management Service's Global Flood Monitoring activities, and collaborates with international organisations to support disaster risk reduction and humanitarian decision-making. In 2026, he became a member of the Institut grand-ducal, Section des Sciences, Luxembourg.