Carolin Mehlmann

Dr. Carolin Mehlmann is a Group leader at the Institute for Analysis and Numerical Analysis (IAN) at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. Her research focuses on sea ice dynamics, numerical methods, and computational physics. She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the same university (2019). Her work integrates applied mathematics with climate modeling, emphasizing high-resolution simulations and finite element methods.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 2019

Research Interests: Dr. Mehlmann specializes in sea ice dynamics, numerical discretization techniques (e.g., CD-grids, finite elements), and their applications in climate and ocean modeling. Her projects often address challenges in viscous-plastic rheology, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and high-resolution earth system modeling using frameworks like FESOM and ICON.

Publications: Her recent work explores CD-type discretization for sea ice models, robust solvers for viscous-plastic systems, and hybrid sea ice model development. These studies highlight advancements in computational methods and their impact on climate system accuracy.

Awards:

• Karin-Witte Preis (2022)

Advising & Funding: She supervises multiple students (e.g., Saskia Kahl’s ongoing PhD) and leads projects funded by DFG and the German Federal Environmental Foundation. Her work includes mentorship programs for early-career female researchers in mathematics.

Outreach: Dr. Mehlmann promotes mathematics in climate science through events like the thematic year “Mathematics and Climate Change” and public engagement initiatives at the University of Magdeburg.