Department Climate Dynamics

We aim to advance our fundamental understanding of global climate dynamics by employing a unique research strategy that involves systematically combining a hierarchy of models with principle-based theories. Our focus centers on exploring the mechanisms that govern large-scale climate change patterns across various regions, from the tropical Pacific to the polar areas, and understanding the interconnections of these regions. A key aspect of our research involves investigating tightly coupled multi-scale processes – cloud radiation, atmospheric circulation, and ocean dynamics.

Scientific Working Groups

Department members

Name
Email
Group
Position
phone
Room
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Group Leader
G 1717
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
SK 1.06
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientific Programmer
G1718
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1727
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1723
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Director
B 314
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1714
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Phd Candidate
G 1704
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Assistant
B 313
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Scientist
B 306
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Research Scientist
B 306
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Guest
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Scientific Programmer
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Scientific Programmer
B 308
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Phd Candidate
G 1704
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1720
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Postdoc
G1713
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1712
Director's Research Group (CDY)
Scientist
B 305
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Scientist
G 1708
Climate-Biosphere Interactions
Postdoc

Contact

Sarah M. Kang, PhD

Director
Tel.: +49 (0)40 41173-437
sarah.kang@we dont want spammpimet.mpg.de


Elke Lord

Assistant
Tel.: +49 (0)40 41173-438
elke.lord@we dont want spammpimet.mpg.de

 

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