Katrin Huhn-Frehrs

Katrin Huhn-Frehrs is a Full Professor at MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences and the Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany. She has been a leading figure in marine geosciences since joining the institution in 2003, advancing to Full Professor in 2010. Her work is centered at MARUM, an internationally recognized research center focused on ocean floor processes, climate, natural hazards, and marine biodiversity.

• Position: Full Professor, Department of Geosciences
• Institution: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen
• Research Group: Modeling of Sedimentation Processes
• Contact: khuhn@marum.de | Phone: +49 421 218-65860

Her research expertise lies in the modeling of sedimentation processes, particularly focusing on submarine landslides, slope stability, and sediment transport mechanisms. She employs advanced numerical techniques such as the discrete element method (PFC), finite element (FLAC), and computational fluid dynamics (OpenFOAM, COMSOL) to simulate sediment behavior under dynamic conditions. Her work integrates geophysical data and sediment core analyses to better understand seafloor stability and geohazard risks in a changing climate.

Prof. Huhn-Frehrs has led and coordinated several major international research networks, including the Marie-Curie European Training Network SLATE and the MSCA EU Doctoral Network POSEIDON, emphasizing training and resilience of offshore infrastructure. She has also served as Speaker of the International Research Training Group INTERCOAST, fostering collaboration with the University of Waikato, New Zealand. Her leadership extends to institutional governance as a former Faculty Board member and board member of the MARUM excellence cluster, as well as the German Geophysical Society.

She has supervised numerous doctoral researchers and contributed significantly to capacity building in marine geosciences. While specific publication titles are not listed in the source text, her research output is aligned with themes of geohazards, sediment dynamics, and numerical modeling. She continues to be actively involved in cutting-edge marine research through EU-funded projects and international collaborations.

• Lead of WP 'Training', MSCA EU Doctoral Network POSEIDON
• Coordinator, Marie-Curie ETN SLATE (2017–2022)
• Speaker, IRTG INTERCOAST (2019–present)
• Board Member, German Geophysical Society (2016–present)

Her laboratory and research group benefit from MARUM’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, including high-performance computing, geophysical modeling tools, and access to ocean drilling data via PANGAEA and IODP repositories. She plays a vital role in training the next generation of marine scientists and advancing interdisciplinary research on Earth’s ocean margins.