Uwe Schlink

Prof. Dr. Uwe Schlink is a leading Professor at the Institute of Meteorology, University of Leipzig, and Senior Researcher at the Department of Urban & Environmental Sociology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ. His work focuses on urban climate research, thermal comfort, urban air quality, and statistical modelling with Bayesian inference. He leads the working group on urban climate and personal exposure, bridging environmental science with societal resilience.

• Affiliation: University of Leipzig (since 2009) and UFZ (since 2013)
• Research Themes: Urban heat islands, personal exposure to environmental stressors, statistical climate models, and health impacts of air pollution

His research spans environmental health, urban climatology, and resilient city planning, with significant contributions to understanding thermodynamic interactions between urban structures and climate. He has pioneered methods for high-resolution land surface temperature analysis and green infrastructure performance in mitigating heat stress.

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight his work on PM2.5-bound PAH exposure, anthropogenic heat impacts in Beijing, and Asian plateau climate dynamics. Collaborative projects address urban heat stress, green roofs, and health-focused urban planning.