Elisa Mantelli

Prof. Dr. Elisa Mantelli is a Professor in the Glaciology department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. Her research focuses on glaciology, with expertise in ice dynamics, remote sensing, and climate interactions. She contributes to projects such as permafrost research and Arctic expeditions, leveraging advanced methodologies like ice core analysis and numerical modeling. Her work integrates field studies, satellite observations, and Earth system modeling to address climate change impacts on polar environments.

Key research areas include ice sheet mass balance, glacial processes, and permafrost dynamics. She collaborates on international initiatives like the MOSAiC expedition and contributes to long-term observations in polar regions. Education and training are emphasized through AWI’s graduate programs and guest researcher programs.