Adrien Damseaux

I got my master degree in Geosciences - Climatology from the University of Liege, with a focus on atmospheric physics in the Patagonian region using a Regional Atmospheric Climate Model. Subsequently, I obtained my doctorate at the Alfred-Wegener-Institute in Potsdam, where I studied permafrost dynamics using a Land Surface Model (LSM). My doctoral research aimed to improve the LSM's representation of heat and water exchanges in permafrost areas, with specific attention given to the influence of snow and soil organic matter.

As a member of the Land-Ecosystem Modeling group, I work towards the development of advanced model systems, including dynamic global vegetation models, functional biodiversity models, and coupled socio-economic/ecological models. Our common goal is to address the complex issues raised by the intersecting challenges of climate change, land-use change and biodiversity loss.

Email: adrien.damseaux@kit.edu