Sonja Hänzelmann

Sonja Hänzelmann serves as Head of Data Science Support at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven, Germany. In this leadership capacity, she oversees critical data infrastructure that enables polar and marine research across the institute's diverse scientific programs.

Her research expertise spans Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence, with applications across multiple scientific domains including biosciences, geosciences, and climate research. Dr. Hänzelmann specializes in developing and implementing advanced analytical methods to extract insights from complex environmental datasets generated by the institute's field research, laboratory analyses, and observational systems.

As Head of Data Science Support, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring research data quality, accessibility, and interoperability across the institute's global research initiatives. Her department provides essential computational resources and expertise that support scientists working on everything from Arctic sea ice dynamics to Antarctic marine ecosystems.