Liv Heinecke

Dr. Liv Heinecke is a Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) within the Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems department. Her work focuses on polar environmental systems, including permafrost dynamics, climate impacts, and high-latitude ecosystems. She is affiliated with the AWI's research facility in Potsdam, Germany, and contributes to long-term observations and Earth system modeling. Her research integrates field studies, remote sensing, and interdisciplinary approaches to address Arctic and Antarctic environmental challenges.

• Position: Researcher in Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems
• Institution: Alfred Wegener Institute
• Location: Potsdam, Germany

Dr. Heinecke’s research emphasizes permafrost thaw, climate feedback mechanisms, and ecological changes in polar regions. She collaborates on projects like the FRAM Ocean Observing System and contributes to international initiatives such as the EU-PolarNet.