The Institute

Founded in 1965 with a focus on the study of karst, the emblematic limestone rock of its native region, the CHYN is now one of the world’s leading research centers in virtually all areas of modern hydrogeology and geothermal energy.

The CHYN’s mission is to improve knowledge of renewable underground water and energy resources, develop strategies for their sustainable management, and pass on this knowledge through unique specialist training courses.

To achieve its objectives, the CHYN works closely with partner universities and research centers such as EAWAG and Laval University, major international organizations such as the ICRC and the UN, and public agencies such as the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN).

Meet our team

Our Formations

Bachelor
Master
PhD
Continuing Education

Our Collaborations

The Platform Groundwater Protection is a joint initiative of the University of Neuchâtel and the Federal Office for the Environment. It addresses the current challenges of groundwater protection in Switzerland. We work at the core of groundwater protection, between applied research, federal administration and implementation by the cantons and municipalities.

Direction

Prof. Benoît Valley

Laboratory of Geothermics and Reservoir Geomechanics

Institute Secretariat

Practical Information

For Students

Student association

AECHYN

For our Alumni

Alumni group