Martin Butzin

Dr. Martin Butzin is a Physicist and Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in Earth system modelling and climate dynamics. His work focuses on understanding past and future climate changes, particularly through the lens of radiocarbon tracers, ocean circulation, and ecological impacts on marine species. He is affiliated with the Climate Dynamics department and contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing climate vulnerability and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.

Research interests include the application of radiocarbon dating to study carbon cycle dynamics, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and the thermal limits of marine organisms. His studies often integrate advanced climate models to explore glacial cycles, abrupt climate shifts, and the implications of global warming on fisheries.

Key contributions include calibrating radiocarbon age curves (Marine20, IntCal20), analyzing thermal bottlenecks in fish life cycles, and modeling the impact of temperature on Atlantic cod habitats. His work bridges paleoclimatology, ecology, and oceanography, with findings published in journals like Science and Nature Communications.

Collaborations involve international teams studying Arctic ecosystems, Southern Ocean carbon storage, and the Heinrich Award-winning research on abrupt climate changes. His research supports policy-relevant insights into climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation.