Renate Treffeisen

Dr. Renate Treffeisen is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in Atmospheric Physics. She holds a key role as the Head of the Climate Office for polar regions and sea level rise, focusing on climate dynamics and knowledge transfer initiatives. Her work intersects with interdisciplinary efforts like REKLIM (Research for cliMate services in Germany), bridging scientific research and societal applications. Based in Potsdam, her research emphasizes polar climate systems, atmospheric processes, and the impacts of climate change on sea level dynamics.

Responsibilities include overseeing climate-related projects, coordinating international collaborations, and advancing methodologies for climate modeling and observation. She contributes to long-term environmental monitoring through AWI’s infrastructure, including polar expeditions and atmospheric data analysis. Dr. Treffeisen’s expertise is further applied in policy-relevant contexts, ensuring scientific findings inform climate adaptation strategies.