Sebastian Wetterich

Dr. Sebastian Wetterich is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) under the Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems department, specializing in Permafrost Research. His work focuses on Arctic and sub-Arctic permafrost dynamics, paleoclimatology, and climate change impacts. He leads studies on Yedoma Ice Complex deposits, permafrost erosion in Siberia, and the climatic implications of ice wedge isotopes.

• Position: Researcher in Permafrost Research group
• Affiliations: AWI, Potsdam site

Key research interests include permafrost dynamics, Arctic environmental change, and the preservation of organic matter in ancient deposits. His fieldwork involves multidisciplinary approaches combining geophysics, geochemistry, and remote sensing.

Publications highlight studies on megaslump formations, Yedoma deposits, and climate reconstructions using ice cores and sediment analyses. His work bridges geology, climatology, and environmental science to address global climate challenges.