Johanna Kerch

Dr. Johanna Kerch is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Göttingen's Faculty of Geoscience and Geography, Department of Structural Geology and Geothermics. Her research focuses on computational structural glaciology, particularly statistical analysis of glacier ice properties, crystal anisotropy effects on ice flow, and geophysical methods for ice body structure analysis. She advocates for open-source software, digital literacy, and FAIR data practices in academia, while supporting gender equality and work-life balance initiatives in STEM.

Education & Teaching: Offers 5 bachelor and 2 master's research project opportunities in glaciology and structural geology. Active in curriculum development emphasizing computational tools and ethical data management.

Collaborations & Funding: Engaged in projects like the East Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS) studies and EGRIP ice core research. Collaborates with institutions such as the Alfred Wegener Institute and international glaciology networks.

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and datasets on ice microstructure, isotopic records, and glacial dynamics. Key contributions include studies on shear margin dynamics in Greenland and Alpine glacier stratigraphy.