Anna von der Heydt

Dr. Anna von der Heydt is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Department of Physical Oceanography at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on paleoclimate modeling, climate dynamics, and the interactions between ocean and atmospheric systems. She has contributed extensively to understanding past climate changes, particularly during the Pliocene and Eocene epochs, and the implications for future climate scenarios.

Key areas of expertise include climate modeling, dynamics of complex systems, and oceanography. She has published over 110 peer-reviewed articles, many of which explore topics like the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), tipping points in climate systems, and the role of past greenhouse gas concentrations.

Her work bridges paleoclimate data with modern modeling to assess Earth's climate sensitivity and predict future changes under elevated CO2 scenarios. Collaborations include contributions to major initiatives like PlioMIP and MioMIP, focusing on model intercomparison and data integration.