Leonie Barghorn

Leonie Barghorn is a PostDoc in Physical Oceanography at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde since June 2025. She is part of the Dynamics of Regional Climate Systems working group, focusing on climate modeling of the Baltic Sea region.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Rostock (2022-2025)
• M.Sc. in Solid State and Materials Physics, University of Göttingen (2019-2021)
• ERASMUS semester in Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Sciences, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (2019)
• B.Sc. in Physics, University of Göttingen (2015-2018)
• Internship in Ocean Dynamics at GEOMAR (2019)

Dr. Barghorn's research primarily investigates long-term changes in the Baltic Sea climate system, with particular focus on saltwater inflows from the North Sea and North Atlantic influences. She employs regional and global climate models to understand seasonal patterns and their implications for marine ecosystems. Her work bridges physical oceanography with climate science, addressing critical environmental challenges facing the Baltic Sea region.

Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on Baltic Sea dynamics, with multiple first-author papers in high-impact journals. The research shows a clear progression from understanding basic mechanisms of saltwater inflows to examining broader climate connections and their ecological consequences, particularly regarding oxygen depletion patterns.

While no specific scientific awards are listed in the available information, her publications in journals like Climate Dynamics and Environmental Research Letters indicate recognition within the climate science community.

As a recent PhD graduate now working as a PostDoc, Dr. Barghorn is developing her independent research career within the collaborative environment of the Leibniz Institute, contributing to our understanding of how regional seas respond to global climate patterns.