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Dr. Jens Grieger is a scientific Assistant at the Institute of Meteorology within the Department of Geosciences at Free University of Berlin. He has been with the institution since 2009, serving as a Research Associate from 2009-2016 and currently as a scientific Assistant since 2016. He coordinates the MiKlip Module E project and serves as a member of the MiKlip Steering Group, demonstrating leadership in major climate research initiatives.
Dr. Grieger completed his PhD in Earth Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin in May 2015 with his dissertation titled "Cyclonic Activity and its Influences on Antarctica," supervised by PD Dr. Gregor C. Leckebusch. Prior to this, he earned a Diploma in Physics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in 2007, with thesis work on "Analysis of Open Source Software for Lattice Quantum Chromo Dynamics." His early career included research assistant positions at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2005-2007) and a guest student program at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (2005).
Dr. Grieger's research program centers on extreme meteorological events, decadal prediction, extra-tropical cyclones, atmospheric energy transport, and Antarctic mass balance. His work bridges theoretical climate dynamics with practical applications for understanding and predicting extreme weather phenomena. A distinctive feature of his research is the focus on Southern Hemisphere meteorology, particularly cyclone activity and its relationship to Antarctic climate systems, which has contributed significantly to understanding climate change impacts in polar regions.
Analysis of Dr. Grieger's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of increasing complexity and collaboration in climate research. His early work focused on Southern Hemisphere cyclones and Antarctic precipitation systems, while more recent publications demonstrate growing expertise in decadal climate prediction systems and model evaluation frameworks. A notable trend is his increasing involvement in large-scale, multi-institutional projects that require sophisticated model intercomparisons and evaluation techniques.
Dr. Grieger has made significant contributions to several major German climate research initiatives:
- ClimXtreme Module C (Impacts) Coordination
- MiKlip Module E Coordination and Evaluation
- IMILAST (Intercomparison of mid-latitude storm diagnostics)
- SACAI (Southern Hemisphere Storminess under Anthropogenic Climate Change)
- WEXICOM and other regional climate projects
As project coordinator for MiKlip Module E and active participant in multiple collaborative research programs, Dr. Grieger has substantial experience managing research funding and coordinating multi-institutional teams across Germany. His role in the MiKlip Steering Group reflects recognition of his expertise in decadal climate prediction systems, while his involvement in IMILAST demonstrates leadership in developing standardized methodologies for cyclone tracking and analysis.
Dr. Grieger is an integral member of the Working Group on Climate Diagnostics and Meteorological Extreme Events at the Institute of Meteorology. His research connects with broader scientific communities through projects like ClimXtreme, MiKlip, and IMILAST, which involve collaboration with multiple German research institutions including the German Weather Service, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, and Helmholtz Association centers. His work contributes to the German Climate Computing Center's efforts in developing improved climate prediction systems.
