Maren Jenrich

Dr. Maren Jenrich is a Project and Expedition Manager specializing in Permafrost Research at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). Her work focuses on Arctic environmental systems, particularly the carbon cycle dynamics in permafrost regions and the impacts of marine inundation on permafrost landscapes. She leads projects like COLDSPOT and contributes to the Permafrost Gateway Discovery Project's outreach efforts.

Key research interests include thermokarst lagoon distribution, greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost, and pan-Arctic coastal processes. Her fieldwork spans Arctic regions such as Alaska and Siberia, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding climate change effects.

Notable contributions include studies on organic carbon and mercury dynamics in Arctic sediments, as well as the role of thermokarst processes in subsea permafrost degradation. She collaborates widely, contributing to conferences and publications on Arctic environmental science and climate feedback mechanisms.

Dr. Jenrich’s expertise bridges expedition management with scientific research, ensuring effective execution of field campaigns and data collection in challenging Arctic environments.