Moritz Langer

Moritz Langer is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Earth and Climate studies. He holds an ancillary position at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (Bremerhaven, 2024-2026). His research focuses on permafrost dynamics, climate change impacts, and Arctic environmental systems, with a strong emphasis on thermokarst processes, vegetation-climate interactions, and geophysical remote sensing.

Research interests include land surface processes, active layer dynamics, and the thermal regime of permafrost. He explores how climate warming affects permafrost degradation in regions like the Tibetan Plateau and Central Siberia, integrating models with remote sensing data. His work addresses carbon cycle feedbacks and infrastructure risks posed by thawing permafrost.

Recent articles highlight advancements in permafrost representation in Earth System Models, the role of boreal forests in delaying thermokarst onset, and historical climate reconstructions using permafrost boreholes. His studies often involve international collaborations, focusing on circumpolar and high mountain regions. Langer teaches courses on Earth science observation methods and hydrology, contributing to both academic research and applied environmental science.

He has authored/co-authored 84 research outputs, emphasizing peer-reviewed contributions to journals like Permafrost and Periglacial Processes and Global and Planetary Change. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries, combining physical geography, climatology, and computational modeling to address pressing Arctic environmental challenges.