Hongmei Li

Hongmei Li serves as a Research Scientist affiliated with University of Hamburg, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, and Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany. Her work centers on Earth system modeling with a focus on carbon cycle dynamics.

Her research interests integrate Earth system modeling, carbon-climate feedback mechanisms, and statistical/machine learning methodologies to enhance climate prediction systems. Key emphases include decadal forecasting of carbon fluxes, uncertainty quantification in climate projections, and high-resolution modeling of extreme climate events. She pioneers techniques combining observational data with model simulations to constrain predictive uncertainties.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to carbon cycle predictability, with breakthrough findings on ocean carbon sink forecasting horizons and atmospheric CO₂ prediction systems. Recent work establishes prognostic atmospheric CO₂ capabilities in decadal prediction frameworks.

Dr. Li operates within collaborative Earth system modeling teams across Hamburg's climate research institutions, leveraging multi-institutional resources for large ensemble simulations and high-resolution climate modeling initiatives.