Niko Bornemann

Niko Bornemann is a Researcher in Permafrost Research at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Potsdam, Germany. His primary role involves managing long-term observations of meteorological, soil, and hydrological conditions at key Arctic sites, including Samoylov Island (Lena Delta, Siberia) and Bayelva (Svalbard). He oversees a soil and sensor testing laboratory, supporting field deployments and data collection for projects such as SWESOS and MOMENT. His work focuses on understanding permafrost dynamics, climate interactions, and environmental change in Arctic regions. Bornemann contributes to international collaborations, publishing datasets on permafrost thickness, thermal regimes, and snow-water equivalents. His research supports initiatives like the SIOS observatory network, emphasizing real-time monitoring and data quality standards.

• Affiliations: AWI Permafrost Research Team, Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems Section
• Key Projects: SWESOS (Snow Water Equivalent System), MOMENT Arctic Expeditions, Yedoma Landscape Studies

Research Interests: Long-term environmental monitoring, permafrost-ecosystem interactions, Arctic cryosphere dynamics, and sensor technology applications. His fieldwork integrates geophysical and meteorological data to assess climate impacts on permafrost stability and associated feedbacks.