Evelyn Jäkel

Evelyn Jäkel is a Research Associate at the University of Leipzig's Institute of Meteorology, specializing in Arctic climate research within the (AC)³ project framework. Her work focuses on radiative energy transfer between Arctic surfaces and the atmosphere, integrating field measurements with radiative transfer modeling.

Her research interests center on Arctic surface heterogeneity, snow and sea ice optical properties, and climate feedback mechanisms. Key methodologies include airborne spectral measurements, multi-camera imaging systems (HELICS), and albedo modeling under low-sun conditions. Recent work emphasizes seasonal transitions in sea ice properties and cloud-snow interactions.

Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on Arctic radiative processes, with increasing emphasis on spatial heterogeneity (2024) and cloud-dependent parameterization schemes. Primary journals include The Cryosphere and Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.

Major projects include TRR 172/C01 (2016-2027) on Arctic surface heterogeneity and HELICS (2023-2028) for hemispheric imaging. Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), these projects operate through the university's Atmospheric Radiation unit.

Her doctoral work at Leipzig (2002-2005) developed airborne systems for spectral actinic flux measurements, establishing the foundation for current Arctic instrumentation. Current collaborations involve international teams from AWI, University of Bremen, and Dutch research institutes.