Wolfgang Lucht

Prof. Wolfgang Lucht holds the Alexander von Humboldt Chair in Sustainability Science at Humboldt University of Berlin, jointly appointed with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). He leads the Earth System Analysis research group at PIK and has been a central figure in climate and environmental science since 2009. His work bridges geography, physics, and environmental modeling.

Education:

• PhD in Physics (1990-1993), University of Kiel
• Studies in Physics (1983-1990), University of Kiel

Research Interests: Focuses on Earth system modeling, climate change impacts, biosphere transformation, and human-driven land use changes. His work integrates natural and social sciences to address sustainability challenges, emphasizing the co-evolution of human societies and ecosystems.

Grants and Labs: Leads the Earth System Analysis research field at PIK. Active in interdisciplinary projects analyzing climate vulnerability and global environmental tipping points. No specific grants listed, but his role implies substantial research funding.

Labs/Teams: Heads the Earth System Analysis department at PIK, collaborating with global networks on sustainability science.