Sreeush Mohanan

Dr. Sreeush Mohanan is a Research Fellow at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), leading the MarESys Junior Research Group within the Sea Ice Physics department. His work focuses on ocean carbon cycle dynamics, biogeochemical modeling, and international model benchmarking. He specializes in large ensemble simulations, forward/inverse modeling, and Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs). His research addresses critical questions about anthropogenic impacts on marine dissolved organic matter, ocean acidification, and climate change projections beyond 2100.

• Affiliation: Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
• Key Projects: International Ocean Model Benchmarking (IOMB) System, Indian Ocean carbon cycle modeling, and upwelling zone dynamics studies.

His research interests include refining biogeochemical models through data assimilation and Bayesian methods, with a focus on improving representations of nutrient dynamics, plankton biomass, and compensation depth variability. He has contributed to understanding the role of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) on carbon cycles and the impacts of upwelling zones on regional biogeochemistry.

Dr. Mohanan's work integrates observational data from platforms like Bio-Argo floats with advanced modeling techniques to enhance predictions of future ocean states under climate change scenarios. His research underscores the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to address global carbon budget uncertainties and optimize observing systems for ocean health monitoring.