Christine von Bloh

Dr. Christine von Bloh is a Researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in the Department Earth System Analysis, serving as Equal Opportunities Officer and coordinator of the PIK PhD Programme. She chairs the Leibniz Association's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Working Group (AKCD) and serves as deputy speaker for the Alliance of EOOs in Non-University Research Organisations (AGbaF).

Her educational background includes:

• 1983: German university entrance qualification (Abitur)
• 1983-1984: Internship at Central Institute for Physics of the Earth Potsdam
• 1984-1990: Diploma in Geophysics from Technical University Mountain Academy Freiberg
• 1997-1999: Environmental protection studies at University Koblenz-Landau
• 2004-2008: PhD in Astrophysics from Potsdam University

Her research bridges astrobiology and Earth system science, focusing on exoplanet habitability, Earth's long-term biosphere evolution, and biogeochemical cycles. She develops thermal evolution models for terrestrial planets and investigates volatile exchange between planetary reservoirs using dynamic Earth system models.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent emphasis on habitable zone dynamics across stellar evolution phases, biosphere longevity under climate change, and geosphere-biosphere feedback mechanisms. Her work integrates astrophysics, geophysics, and climate science to address fundamental questions about planetary habitability across cosmic timescales.

Dr. von Bloh actively mentors early-career scientists through PIK's doctoral program and leads institutional initiatives for gender equality in research. As part of PIK's Earth System Analysis department, she contributes to planetary boundaries research and climate impact assessments within interdisciplinary teams studying Earth's safe operating space.