Research groups at the
Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences

Aerosol and Environmental Science - Jun. Professor B. Bonn

This research group investigates emissions and atmospheric processes of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The main focus is set on biogenic VOCs such as terpenes, which contribute significantly by number and mass to tropospheric aerosol formation. In this area there are currently significant gaps in various fields. In our research we aim to contribute to closure and to improve the current knowledge.

Mesoscale Meteorology and Climate - Professor B. Ahrens

Experimental Atmospheric Research - Professor J. Curtius

The research group investigates physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. The focus is on experimental research in the fields of  clouds and aerosols, budgets of atmospheric trace gases and atmospheric transport.

Theory of Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate - Professor A. Achatz

Central focus of the group "Theory of Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate" is the dynamics of the atmosphere. Special emphasis is given to the interaction between different scales and atmosphere layers. These fields are important both in the development of efficient climate models, and in the improvement of weather forecast models. The research relies on the devlopment of systematic model hierarchies, intended to provide an optimal understanding of the basic mechanisms at work.

Analytical Environmental Chemistry  - Professor W. Püttmann

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