Tanja Schlemm

Dr. Tanja Schlemm is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), affiliated with the Department of Earth System Analysis and the FutureLab Earth Resilience (ERSU). Her research focuses on Antarctic ice sheet dynamics, particularly glacier calving processes and marine ice cliff instability. She specializes in modeling ice mélange buttressing effects and their stabilizing role in mitigating ice sheet collapse. Her work integrates numerical simulations with observational data to improve projections of sea-level rise under climate change scenarios.

Key research areas include ice dynamics, climate modeling, and the interplay between physical processes and Earth system resilience. She contributes to collaborative projects such as the Antarctic ice sheet modeling initiative (ABUMIP) and has presented findings at major conferences like EGU and FRISP. Her expertise spans both theoretical frameworks (e.g., calving laws) and applied research on tipping points in polar systems.

While no formal awards are listed, her publications demonstrate impactful contributions to glaciological modeling. She collaborates with international teams and actively disseminates findings through academic channels and public forums, such as the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung seminars. Her work supports the broader PIK mission of analyzing planetary boundaries and climate tipping elements.