Bastian Kirsch

Bastian Kirsch is currently a postdoctoral researcher and scientific coordinator of the North Atlantic Waveguide, Dry Intrusion, and Downstream Impact Campaign (NAWDIC) at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Troposphärenforschung (IMKTRO) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since November 2023. His research focuses on atmospheric dynamics in extratropical cyclones, mesoscale tropopause structures, dry intrusions, and extreme weather events in the North Atlantic region.

• Education: M.Sc. in Meteorology (University of Hamburg, 2017); B.Sc. in Meteorology (University of Hamburg, 2014).
• Prior Roles: Postdoctoral researcher (University of Hamburg, 2022-2023); Doctoral student (University of Hamburg, 2019-2022); Research associate (2017-2018).

His work involves advanced measurement systems including airborne and ground-based remote sensing, radiosondes, and weather station networks. Publications highlight his expertise in convective cold pools, radar reflectivity relationships, and urban weather applications. He collaborates with researchers like Dr. Julian Quinting, Prof. Dr. Felix Ament, and Dr. Cathy Hohenegger.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.