Eric Hallot obtained a degree in Geography and a Master degree in Physical Geography from the University of Liège (ULg), Belgium. He had an experience in project management (EU and Environmental regional management). He obtained a PhD thesis on rivers courses typology and watershed management in the framework of the DCE. He did postdoctoral research at the Canadian Fluvial Dynamics Research Chair (University of Montreal) on integrated watershed management. He was lecturer at the Department of Geography of ULg during 7 years. He is currently manager of the ISSeP Remote Sensing and Geodata unit and works on models of environmental risks, dasymetric modeling, sediment management and cooperation with developing countries.