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Stephan Pfahl is a Professor of Weather and Climate Processes at the Institute of Meteorology within the Department of Geosciences at the Free University of Berlin. Appointed in April 2018, he leads research on atmospheric dynamics with a focus on extreme weather events, atmospheric water cycle processes, and numerical modeling of weather and climate systems. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Scientist and Lecturer at ETH Zurich from 2012 to 2018, following postdoctoral work at the same institution.
His research interests span atmospheric dynamics, extreme weather events, atmospheric water cycle processes, numerical modeling of weather and climate, stable water isotopes, and Lagrangian analysis techniques. Pfahl's work bridges theoretical atmospheric science with practical climate modeling applications, particularly in understanding the mechanisms behind extreme weather phenomena in Europe and globally. His research employs both observational data analysis and sophisticated numerical modeling approaches to investigate complex atmospheric processes.
Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on extreme precipitation events, atmospheric blocking patterns, Lagrangian analysis techniques, and the application of water isotopes to understand moisture transport. His work frequently examines the connections between large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns and localized extreme weather events, with particular attention to European weather systems. The publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining meteorology, climate science, and advanced computational methods.
Pfahl has been actively involved in teaching at the university level, offering courses including Weather and Environmental Models (M.Sc.), Physical Climatology (B.Sc.), Dynamics of the Atmosphere I (B.Sc.), Climate Variability and Models (M.Sc.), and Atmospheric Water Cycle (M.Sc.). His educational background includes a Diploma in Physics from the University of Göttingen (2000-2005) and a PhD from the Institute for Atmospheric Physics at the University of Mainz (2006-2009).
