We focus on the modelling and prediction of extreme wildfires, with a particular emphasis on fire–atmosphere coupling as the central axis of our research. This line of work responds to a growing scientific and operational interest and is embedded in a context in which the CTFC hosts several active groups addressing wildfire-related issues from complementary perspectives, such as landscape dynamics, forest planning, and land management, among others. Within this framework, our group aims to provide support and act as an internal reference in meteorology and atmospheric modelling, contributing specialised knowledge and advanced tools to the rest of the centre’s groups.

One of our strategic objectives is to establish a coordinated line of work with the Catalan Firefighters and other organisations in the sector, with the aim of developing predictive tools that support decision-making in real operational situations. Our ultimate goal is to develop scientifically robust methodologies and tools that contribute to a better understanding of the behaviour of extreme wildfires and that can be used by emergency services, public administrations, and other key stakeholders to improve fire management and response capacity in the face of increasing risks associated with climate change.