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Dr. Lisa Degenhardt serves as a Scientific Associate (Postdoc) in the Institute of Meteorology at Free University of Berlin's Department of Geosciences, actively contributing to the Weather and Climate Processes Working Group (AG WeClip) since October 2023. Her research centers on atmospheric dynamics with emphasis on European extreme weather phenomena.
Her academic foundation includes:
- BSc and MSc in Meteorology (2013-2019) from Free University of Berlin
- PhD in Geography, Earth and Environmental Science (2019-2023) from University of Birmingham
Specializing in Atmospheric Blocking and Windstorm Dynamics, her work employs Lagrangian analysis to investigate transport pathways and quasi-stationary atmospheric conditions. Current projects examine latent heat release in blocking systems, extratropical cyclone dynamics, and persistence mechanisms in extreme weather events, bridging observational analysis with climate model evaluation to enhance predictive capabilities for high-impact European weather.
Publication trends reveal consistent focus on European winter windstorm predictability and temperature persistence mechanisms. Her research demonstrates how large-scale circulation patterns modulate extreme event development, with particular attention to model representation of blocking systems and moisture transport - critical for improving climate projections under warming scenarios.
As core member of AG WeClip, she collaborates on multiple DFG-funded projects including 'Effects of Latent Heat Release on Atmospheric Blocking' and 'Persistence/abrupt changes in extreme weather events', working alongside Stephan Pfahl's team to advance process understanding of mid-latitude weather systems through integrated observational and modeling approaches.
