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Prof. Heini Wernli is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science and Deputy Head of the department. His research focuses on extratropical weather systems, atmospheric transport processes, and diabatic processes influencing weather dynamics. He combines numerical modeling, field experiments, and diagnostic techniques in his work.
He earned his physics degree (1989) and doctorate (1995) from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoc roles there. He was a professor at the University of Mainz (2003–2009) before returning to ETH Zurich. His honors include an ERC Advanced Grant, Golden Owl awards (ETH Zurich's top student honor), and teaching awards in Mainz and Rhineland-Palatinate.
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Physics, ETH Zurich (1989)
- Post-graduate degree at NADEL, ETH Zurich (1991)
- PhD in Atmospheric Science, ETH Zurich (1995)
His research group explores weather system predictability, moisture transport, and climate change impacts. Notable projects include studying Arctic cyclones, European hail patterns, and the role of warm conveyor belts in cyclone intensification.
- Awards:
- ERC Advanced Grant 'INTEXseas' (2018)
- ECMWF Fellow (2016)
- Golden Owl ETH Zurich (2013, 2016)
- Rhineland-Palatinate Teaching Award (2008)
Teaching contributions include courses on environmental fluid dynamics, atmospheric dynamics, and mathematics for systems analysis. He collaborates internationally on projects like the EUREC4A field campaign and Arctic Ocean expeditions.
