Thomas Schneider von Deimling

Dr. Thomas Schneider von Deimling is a Senior Scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Potsdam, Germany, specializing in Permafrost Research. His work focuses on modeling permafrost dynamics, climate change impacts, and Arctic infrastructure resilience. He leads development of the CRYOGRID model for permafrost-terrain interaction and geothermal energy applications.

Key research areas include thermokarst evolution, carbon cycle feedbacks, and climate tipping points. He actively contributes to projects like ThinIce (permafrost thaw mechanisms) and MOMENT (Arctic landscape evolution). His fieldwork involves Arctic expeditions, remote sensing, and collaboration with international teams studying cryosphere-climate interactions.

Publications span permafrost thermal modeling, geothermal energy in permafrost regions, and interdisciplinary studies on Arctic ecosystem responses to warming. He advises on environmental risks posed by melting permafrost to infrastructure and natural systems.