Hi! My name is Rodrigo Aguayo, a former PhD student at the Universidad de Concepción in Chile (2019-2023) and currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium (2024-). My scientific life goal is to make a meaningful contribution to understanding and addressing the profound impacts of climate change in high mountain areas. My research interests lie at the interface of climate change, hydrology and glaciology with a focus on developing tools to unravel the complex processes driving climate-induced changes.

Dedicated to a holistic understanding of the impacts of climate change, my academic journey from undergraduate to doctoral studies has mainly revolved around Patagonia, given the importance of freshwater inputs to the coastal system. Both my MSc and PhD theses assessed these impacts, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and provided valuable insights for the development of climate adaptation plans.