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Minttu Havu is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Atmospheric Sciences (INAR), Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, and serves as Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences. Her research integrates land surface modeling and field measurements to study urban carbon cycles and meteorology across Nordic cities and international sites like Zurich.
Havu specializes in urban meteorology with focus on carbon sequestration mechanisms in urban vegetation. She investigates biogenic CO2 fluxes in parks and forests, quantifying how green infrastructure mitigates climate change through carbon storage and cooling effects. Her work combines atmospheric physics, ecology, and urban planning to develop data-driven sustainability strategies for cities.
Recent publications reveal trends in urban carbon cycle research, demonstrating how vegetation types in Nordic cities capture CO2 under warming conditions and evaluating EU policy impacts on urban ecosystems. Her studies emphasize the dual role of green spaces in carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation, providing critical insights for climate-resilient urban design.
Havu actively participates in major research initiatives including the Academy of Finland-funded "CO CARBON" project (2023-2026) examining city-scale carbon storage, and the City of Helsinki's "CoolGreen" project (2025-2027) on urban cooling strategies. These collaborations secure substantial grant funding for her climate mitigation research.
Based at INAR, she operates within the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research's international network, contributing to global understanding of urban biogenic carbon exchange through interdisciplinary teams focused on atmospheric modeling and environmental monitoring.
