Nora Fried

Dr. Nora Fried is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute of Landscape Ecology (University of Münster) within the Biosphere-Atmosphere Interaction group. Holding a Researcher rank, her work focuses on ocean circulation dynamics, particularly the Irminger Current and its role in the Subpolar North Atlantic climate system.

• 2024: Ph.D. from Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and Utrecht University
• 2019: M.Sc. in Climate Physics (Meteorology and Physical Oceanography) from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
• 2016: B.Sc. in Physics of the Earth System from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Her research utilizes Lagrangian simulations, high-resolution ocean modeling, and observational datasets to investigate:

• Pathways and transport variability of the Irminger Current
• Impacts of freshwater anomalies on ocean circulation
• Subpolar gyre dynamics and overturning processes
• Decadal-scale changes in overflow-derived water masses

Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate sustained focus on the Irminger Sea's two-core current system, meridional overturning seasonality, and climate feedback mechanisms. Collaborations span international institutions including NIOZ and Kiel University.

Active research projects include PEAT, ACCLIM, ICOS, and CLEANFOREST, though specific grant details require further verification.

Contact: nora.fried@uni-muenster.de | Room 544, Heisenbergstr. 2, 48149 Münster | +49(0)251-83 30 096