Jan Olaf Härter

Jan Olaf Härter is an Adjunct Professor of Complex Systems at the School of Science, Constructor University in Bremen, Germany. His research focuses on climate science, atmospheric processes, and complex systems, with a strong emphasis on understanding convective systems, precipitation dynamics, and climate model biases. He has contributed to studies on extreme precipitation scaling, cold pool interactions, and mesoscale convective systems (MCSs).

His work bridges theoretical climate modeling and observational analysis, addressing how changes in temperature and atmospheric dynamics influence weather patterns. Key themes include the Clausius-Clapeyron scaling of precipitation extremes, the role of cold pools in organizing convection, and developing conceptual models for diurnal sea surface temperature effects. He has also explored stochastic processes in microbial dispersal and social network cooperation dynamics, showcasing interdisciplinary interests.

Recent research highlights include analyzing MCS contributions to European precipitation extremes, advancing cold pool detection techniques via machine learning, and investigating tipping points in aggregated convective states. His studies often integrate field observations with high-resolution simulations to uncover mechanisms behind weather extremes and climate change impacts.