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• Isotope Geochemistry
• Climate Science
• Greenland Ice Sheet Studies
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Getachew Agmuas Adnew is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Forest and Landscape Ecology at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on isotope geochemistry applications to understand climate-relevant processes in extreme environments. Dr. Adnew's research interests center on isotope geochemistry , particularly clumped isotope measurements to investigate methane dynamics beneath the Greenland ice sheet and atmospheric CO 2 composition. His work bridges glaciology, atmospheric science, and climate change research, with significant contributions to understanding subglacial biogeochemical processes. He also participates in interdisciplinary projects like CloudRoots-Amazon22 that examine land-atmosphere interactions across multiple scales. Analysis of his 18 research outputs (15 journal articles and 3 conference abstracts from 2023-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on methane emissions from subglacial environments and atmospheric isotope signatures . His work frequently employs advanced isotopic techniques to trace biogeochemical processes relevant to climate change. The research demonstrates increasing collaboration across international boundaries, particularly with European and South American institutions. Dr. Adnew actively collaborates with major climate research groups, including those led by T. Röckmann, T. Blunier, and C.J. Jørgensen. His work appears in high-impact journals such as Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, and Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. His research has garnered attention across academic platforms with multiple citations and mentions in scientific networks. His current research involves field work at the Greenland ice sheet margin and analysis of atmospheric samples from various global locations. The ongoing projects suggest continued focus on understanding the connections between subglacial processes and global climate systems through innovative isotopic approaches.

Sebastian SchemmView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Extratropical Cyclone Dynamics
• Jet Stream Physics
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Sebastian Schemm is a Heisenberg Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, a position regarded as equivalent to a non-permanent Associate Professor. He leads research within the Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics group and previously held an ERC Starting Grant-funded Assistant Professorship (without tenure track) at ETH Zurich. Education and Career Path PhD (2013) and MSc (2010), ETH Zurich, Switzerland Postdoctoral researcher, University of Bergen, Norway (2014–2017) Postdoctoral researcher, Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique, ENS Paris (2017–2018) Assistant Professor (ERC Starting Grant), ETH Zurich (2020–2024) Heisenberg Fellow, DAMTP, University of Cambridge (2025–present) Research Focus Schemm’s work centres on atmospheric and climate dynamics, spanning turbulence to planetary scales. Core themes include the physics of extratropical cyclone life cycles, jet-stream and storm-track dynamics, Rossby waves and teleconnection patterns, high-resolution atmospheric modelling, and the integration of machine-learning techniques for parameter estimation, data assimilation, and kilometre-scale global simulations. He also contributes to large-scale initiatives such as ECMWF’s WeatherGenerator. Scientific Awards and Editorial Service DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2025) ERC Starting Grant (2020–2024) European Meteorological Society Young Researcher Medal (2019) Co-Editor, Weather and Climate Dynamics (EGU) Co-Editor, Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society PhD Supervision & Funding He currently supervises PhD students at both Cambridge and ETH Zurich, with funding streams including the Cambridge CREATES Doctoral Training Partnership and Swiss/EU grants. Ongoing students explore reinforcement-learning parameterisations, jet-stream–storm-track relationships, mid-latitude eddy energetics, machine-learning ensemble forecasting, and Bayesian parameter estimation in LES. Active Projects EU Horizon project WeatherGenerator (led by ECMWF) PASC HiRAD-Gen : High-Resolution Atmospheric Downscaling Using Generative Models

Lorenzo M. PolvaniView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Arctic Studies
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Lorenzo M. Polvani is the Maurice Ewing and J. Lamar Worzel Professor of Geophysics at Columbia University, with dual appointments in the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He has taught at Columbia for over 30 years and received multiple teaching awards. PhD in Physical Oceanography, MIT/Woods Hole Joint Program (1988) MSc and BSc in Physics, McGill University His research spans Atmospheric Science , Climate Modeling , and Arctic Studies , focusing on geophysical fluid dynamics, radiative forcing, and climate sensitivity. Recent work examines nonlinear climate responses to CO2 variations, Arctic amplification mechanisms, and volcanic aerosol impacts. Scientific publications reveal trends in radiative forcing , Arctic sea ice dynamics , stratospheric ozone effects , and climate feedback interactions . Key tools include the ClimKern Python package for radiative feedback analysis. Notable research includes: Nonlinear precipitation responses to volcanic eruptions High CO2 forcing effects on North Atlantic Oscillation Cloud feedbacks reducing hydrological sensitivity Arctic amplification through radiative-advective equilibrium Stratospheric ozone impacts on tropical climate patterns

Irina MarinovView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Science
• Oceanography
• Biogeochemical Cycles
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Irina Marinov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in climate science, focusing on the critical role of oceans in global climate dynamics and carbon cycling. Her research integrates Earth system models and satellite data to study phenomena such as Southern Ocean convection, phytoplankton ecology, and the impact of climate change on oceanic processes. Marinov’s research spans biogeochemical cycles, marine ecology, and climate modeling, with a particular emphasis on Southern Ocean dynamics. She explores teleconnections between tropical atmospheric systems and Southern Ocean processes, polynya variability, and the use of satellite data to understand phytoplankton biomass and carbon distribution. Her recent publications (2024-2025) highlight the Southern Ocean’s influence on multidecadal climate variability, nonlinear CO2 dynamics, and the development of the GLOBAL CLIMATE SECURITY ATLAS. These works bridge climate modeling, satellite remote sensing, and policy applications. Scientific Awards: Undergraduate Research Mentorship award First woman to be tenured in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at Penn

Ricardo MatanoView profile

Professor

• Large-scale Ocean Circulation
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Western Boundary Currents
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Ricardo Matano is a Professor at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS), Department of Oceanography. His research focuses on large-scale ocean circulation, western boundary currents, ocean modeling, and geophysical fluid dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the Southern Ocean and South Atlantic dynamics. He holds a Lic. in Physical Oceanography from Universidad Nacional del Sur (1983), an MA in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics from Princeton University (1988), and a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from Princeton (1991). Research interests include low-frequency variability of South Atlantic circulation, interocean exchanges, shelf circulation in the southwestern Atlantic, and dynamics of shelfbreak formation. Recent work explores climate change impacts on Patagonian shelf systems and larval connectivity in marine species. His studies often involve numerical modeling and satellite data analysis to understand coastal and open-ocean interactions. Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight studies on Agulhas Bank circulation, Patagonia shelf-break dynamics, and California Current poleward transports. His work contributes to understanding climate-driven variability in marine systems and informing coastal management strategies.

Dominik BüelerView profile

Researcher

• Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction
• Weather Regimes
• Extratropical Cyclones
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Dr. Dominik Büeler is a Researcher at ETH Zurich's Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science and staff member of the Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM). His work bridges atmospheric dynamics with practical climate services, focusing on subseasonal prediction systems and their societal applications in Europe. Research Focus: Büeler's work centers on subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction, with emphasis on weather regime dynamics, extratropical cyclone behavior, and stratosphere-troposphere interactions. His research integrates large ensemble modeling, forecast verification, and climate impact assessment, particularly for European weather extremes. Recent projects examine heatwave mortality prediction, energy meteorology applications, and the role of moist processes in atmospheric blocking. Analysis of his publication record since 2021 reveals consistent advancement in subseasonal forecasting methodology, with growing emphasis on societal applications including public health (heat-related mortality) and energy sectors. His work increasingly connects fundamental atmospheric processes with operational forecasting systems, leveraging collaborations through the Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction Project. Affiliations: Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM) - Core Research Staff ETH Zurich Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science MeteoSwiss Collaborator (Energy Meteorology) Büeler contributes to multidisciplinary teams developing climate services, with recent work supporting Swiss operational forecasting systems. His research group within C2SM focuses on improving subseasonal predictability through advanced diagnostics of model biases and atmospheric processes.

Sarah KangView profile

Professor

• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Circulation
• Ocean Circulation
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Sarah Kang is the Director of the Department of Climate Dynamics at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany, a position she has held since August 2023. She leads the Director's Research Group (CDY) focusing on fundamental climate dynamics. Prior to this, she served as Professor in the Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea from 2011-2023, progressing through assistant, associate, and full professor ranks. Her research examines complex climate system dynamics, with emphasis on: Large-scale atmosphere and ocean circulation patterns Tropical-extratropical climate interactions Hydrological cycle responses to climate change Mechanisms of polar amplification Teleconnections between ocean basins and climate zones Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant research themes: Ocean-atmosphere coupling mechanisms Radiative forcing and climate sensitivity Hemispheric climate asymmetries Tropical precipitation dynamics Polar warming impacts on global circulation with consistent methodology employing high-resolution climate modeling and observational verification. Major scientific recognitions include: AGU Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award (2022) AOGS Kamide Lecture Award (2018) Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing (GRL 2018) UNIST Teaching Excellence Award (2012) NCAR Advanced Studies Fellowship (2009) She maintains extensive professional engagement as: Co-chair of CLIVAR Climate Dynamics Panel Science Steering Committee member for CFMIP Associate Editor for Frontiers in Climate Editor for AGU Advances Board member of Korean Meteorological Society

Andrew ThompsonView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Southern Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Science
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Andrew Thompson is the John S. and Sherry Chen Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He serves as Director of the Ronald and Maxine Linde Center for Global Environmental Science and Executive Officer for Environmental Science at Caltech. With a Ph.D. from Scripps Institute of Oceanography (2006), his career at Caltech spans from Assistant Professor (2011-17) to his current Professor role since 2017. Education: B.S. in Physics from Dartmouth College (2000), C.A.S. (2001) and M.Phil. (2002) at University of Cambridge Leadership: Director of Linde Center (2023-), Academic Officer (2019-22) His research focuses on ocean circulation dynamics and physical processes governing climate systems . Key areas include: Ocean Turbulence and Submesoscale Dynamics Antarctic Circumpolar Current and Drake Passage Dynamics Climate Change Impacts on Ice Shelf Melt Rates Current projects involve ChinStrAP (Changes in Stratification at the Antarctic Peninsula), using autonomous ocean gliders to study eddy formation and air-sea exchange. His group employs idealized numerical models , remote sensing , and climate simulations to explore topics like: Warm water pathways onto Antarctic continental shelves Role of mesoscale/submesoscale eddies in ocean mixing Global overturning circulation responses to climate change Scientific achievements include the Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering . He mentors graduate students Xiaozhou Ruan , Giuliana Viglione , and Andrew Delman , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like Scripps Institution of Oceanography and CSIR . His group emphasizes inclusive training for early-career scientists in climate-relevant STEM careers .

Mingfang TingView profile

Professor

• Climate Change Impact
• Climate Dynamics
• Precipitation Extremes
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Mingfang Ting is a Professor of Climate at the Columbia Climate School , affiliated with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory . She co-directs the M.S. in Climate program and serves as Co-Senior Director for Education at the Columbia Climate School. Her research focuses on climate variability, extremes, Asian monsoons, Arctic sea ice, and climate change impacts on agriculture and health. Education: Ph.D. in Climate Dynamics (Princeton University, 1990), M.S. and B.S. from Peking University (1985, 1983). She has taught climate science at Columbia since 2004. Research Interests: Investigates weather/climate extremes in a warming world, Asian monsoon dynamics, Arctic sea ice variability, decadal climate modes, and hydroclimate impacts. Recent work emphasizes heatwaves, drought-flood linkages, and climate model projections. Key Projects (2020–2023): Advancing predictive understanding of North American drought Asian monsoon response to climate change Causal mechanisms of dry/humid heat extremes Arctic transport pathways and sea ice loss Scientific Contributions: Authored/co-authored over 200+ peer-reviewed articles. Her 2022 analysis of the 2021 North American heatwave and 2022 Pakistan floods exemplifies climate attribution science. Awards: AMS Distinguished Scientific Award (2021) AGU Fellow (2022) NSF CAREER Award (1995) Reuters' World’s Top Climate Scientists (2021) Leadership: Former Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Climate (2020–2023). Active in climate education and global resilience initiatives through the Decarbonization Network. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at LDEO focusing on climate dynamics and extreme event analysis. Collaborates internationally on monsoon systems and Arctic research.

Richard RawlingsView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Devolution Governance
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Professor Richard Rawlings FBA FLSW is Professor of Public Law at University College London and Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School. A leading scholar in public law, his work spans constitutional implications of regulatory states, devolution dynamics, and EU administrative procedures. Research examines legal aspects of territorial governance, administrative justice systems, and regulatory enforcement. Authored influential texts including 'Law and Administration' and 'Delineating Wales'. Served as Legal Adviser to UK House of Lords Constitution Committee and on multiple government law reform bodies.

Syukuro ManabeView profile

Professor

• Global Warming
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Sciences
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Syukuro Manabe is a renowned climate scientist affiliated with Princeton University's Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program as a Professor . He has held various prestigious roles, including Director of the Global Warming Research Program at the Frontier Research System for Global Change (1997–2001) and Senior Scientist at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) of NOAA (1995–1997). Education: BS, Tokyo University (1953) MS, Tokyo University (1955) PhD, Tokyo University (1958) Research Interests: Manabe pioneered the development of radiative-convective models of the atmosphere in the early 1960s, focusing on greenhouse gases' role in climate change. His work with Kirk Bryan in the late 1960s on coupled atmosphere-ocean-land general circulation models revolutionized climate simulation, enabling studies of global warming and natural climate variability across time scales. He also explores past climate changes using models of varying complexity. Scientific Awards and Honors: Nobel Prize in Physics (2021) for physical modeling of Earth's climate and predicting global warming Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal (1992) Blue Planet Prize (1992) Volvo Environmental Prize (1997) William Bowie Medal (2010) Franklin Institute Awards (2015) Professional Memberships: Member, National Academy of Sciences (1990–) Foreign Member, Academia Europaea (1994–) Fellow, American Meteorological Society (1997–) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (since 1967)

Mike WoodView profile

Assistant Professor

• Oceanography
• Climate Science
• Remote Sensing
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Mike Wood is an Assistant Professor at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) with a joint appointment in the Department of Computer Science at San José State University (SJSU). His research focuses on ice-ocean-biology interactions and sea level rise dynamics related to the Greenland Ice Sheet, utilizing satellite observations, numerical ocean models, and in situ measurements. He leads the Computational Oceanography lab at MLML. Research Themes : Ice-ocean interactions, climate change impacts on polar regions, satellite remote sensing, and computational modeling. Academic Affiliation : MLML (Computational Oceanography) and SJSU Computer Science Department. Methodologies : Numerical modeling, satellite data analysis, and field observations in Greenlandic fjords. His recent publications reveal a focus on Greenland glacial meltwater dynamics, fjord-scale oceanography, and bathymetric mapping. Mike enjoys surfing and climbing when not engaged in academic work.

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Dynamics
• Meteorology
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Univ.-Prof. Aiko Voigt is a Professor and Head of the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics at the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on climate dynamics, cloud physics, and atmospheric processes. She leads the Environment and Climate Research Hub and teaches advanced courses like 'Climate Modelling Lab' and 'Cloud Physics.' Her work explores cloud-radiative interactions, climate change impacts, and extreme weather dynamics. Recent studies analyze energy imbalances, high-cloud feedbacks, and tropical precipitation patterns. Voigt's contributions bridge climate modeling with observational data, emphasizing high-resolution simulations and interdisciplinary approaches. Teaching includes courses such as 'Climate System of the Earth,' 'Scientific Communication,' and 'Introduction to Computational Meteorology.' Her research spans from present-day climate to Snowball Earth scenarios, addressing both modern and paleoclimatic challenges. Publications highlight advancements in radiative transfer algorithms, cyclone dynamics under warming, and uncertainties in climate model predictions. Her work underscores the critical role of clouds in amplifying climate sensitivity and reshaping atmospheric circulation patterns.

Mary-Louise TimmermansView profile

Professor

• Arctic climate
• Physical oceanography
• Arctic Ocean heat storage
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Mary-Louise Timmermans serves as the Damon Wells Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies at Yale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Arctic climate dynamics and physical oceanography, where she has established herself as a leading expert in Arctic Ocean processes. Dr. Timmermans' research interests center on Arctic climate systems, particularly physical oceanography of the Arctic Ocean, heat and freshwater storage and transport mechanisms, ocean mixing processes, and eddy and wave dynamics. Her work examines how these processes interact with and respond to climate change, with particular attention to the Canada Basin and Beaufort Gyre regions. She employs both observational data from projects like the Ice-Tethered Profilers and theoretical modeling approaches to understand complex Arctic oceanographic phenomena. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Arctic Ocean dynamics under climate change, with particular attention to sea ice volume changes, freshwater content increases, and biogeochemical processes. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Geophysical Research and Geophysical Research Letters, and she regularly contributes to major climate assessment reports such as the NOAA Arctic Report Card and the American Meteorological Society's State of the Climate reports. Her research demonstrates increasing attention to carbon cycle dynamics and potential climate engineering applications in polar regions. Dr. Timmermans actively mentors a large research group consisting of PhD students, postdoctoral associates, and undergraduate researchers working on diverse aspects of Arctic climate science. Her students pursue projects ranging from sea ice dynamics to ocean biogeochemistry and fluid dynamics modeling. She also serves on the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Summer Program, providing training opportunities for the next generation of oceanographers. She leads and participates in several major Arctic research initiatives including the Sea-Ice MURI, Ice-Tethered Profilers program, Beaufort Gyre Exploration Project, and contributes to the NOAA Arctic Report Card. Her laboratory utilizes data from ice-tethered profilers, satellite observations, and numerical models to investigate Arctic Ocean processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Joaquim PintoView profile

Professor

• Mid-latitude meteorology
• Climatology
• Extreme weather events
• +7 more

Professor Joaquim Pinto is a leading climate scientist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he serves as Head of the Working Group "Regional Climate and Weather Hazards" and as Spokesperson of the collegial institute management team. He holds the prestigious AXA Research Fund Chair position at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMK-TRO). His academic background includes a Licenciate in Geophysical Sciences - Meteorology from the University of Lisbon (1990-1996), PhD studies at the University of Cologne (1998-2002), and academic positions at the University of Cologne (2002-2016) and University of Reading (2013-2016) before joining KIT in 2016. He became a Privatdozent (lecturer) at the University of Cologne in 2011 and earned his habilitation with research on extreme European wind storms. Professor Pinto's research focuses on mid-latitude meteorology and climatology, with special emphasis on extreme weather events , climate variability in Europe across multiple time scales, regional climate modeling and downscaling methods , and the diagnostic modeling and quantification of risks associated with extreme events affecting Europe. His work bridges fundamental climate science with practical applications for risk assessment and management. His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in analyzing European windstorms, heatwaves, and compound extreme events. Recent work examines the impacts of climate change on wind energy potential, extreme precipitation events, and the complex interactions between atmospheric circulation patterns and regional climate extremes. His research often employs high-resolution climate modeling, statistical-dynamical downscaling approaches, and interdisciplinary collaborations to address pressing climate challenges. AXA Research Fund Chair in Regional Climate and Weather Hazards Professor Pinto teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including "Climate Modelling and Dynamics with ICON," "IPCC Assessment Report," "Climatology," "Energy Meteorology," "Methods of Data Analysis," and "Regional Climate and Weather Hazards." His teaching reflects his research expertise in climate modeling, extreme events, and regional climate change impacts.