Gerrit Lohmann

Prof. Dr. Gerrit Lohmann is a leading climate scientist serving as Professor at the University of Bremen's Department of Physics of the Climate System and Head of the Paleoclimate Dynamics Working Group at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). He specializes in Earth System Modeling, particularly focusing on ocean circulation dynamics, paleoclimate reconstruction, and climate transition mechanisms. His research integrates advanced climate models with paleoenvironmental data from marine sediments, ice cores, and corals to understand natural climate variability and anthropogenic impacts.

Key research interests include the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), glacial cycles, and Antarctic ice sheet stability. He leads interdisciplinary projects like the ERC Synergy Grant 'Into the Blue' exploring greenhouse climate states. His work addresses critical questions about past climate tipping points and their implications for future projections.

Prof. Lohmann's contributions include developing innovative models like AWI-ESM and advancing data assimilation techniques for paleoclimate reconstructions. He actively participates in international initiatives such as MioMIP and PlioMIP, enhancing understanding of Miocene and Pliocene climate states. His findings on proglacial lakes' role in ice sheet dynamics and AMOC's structural stability under warming have significant implications for sea level rise predictions.

Awarded membership in Academia Europaea (2023), he emphasizes bridging paleoclimate insights with modern climate challenges. His team collaborates globally, integrating observational data with high-resolution simulations to improve climate model accuracy and inform policy-relevant climate scenarios.