Proposed Topics for Master Theses

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As of August 2022

Excerpt from the SPO §14 (2): The master’s thesis topic can only be given out by university teachers (“Hochschullehrer(in)”), habilitated scientists, and leading scientists (“leitende(r) Wissenschaftler(in)”) according to Article 14, par. 3, clause 1, KITG. In addition, the examination committee can authorize other examiners to give out the topic according to Article 17, pars. 2-4. The student shall be given the possibility of making proposals for the topic.

This list is an overview of possible topics for your Master's Thesis at IMK. If you are interested in a special research field or like to analyze topics that are not listed here, don't hesitate to contact the respective working group leaders or researchers.

 

 

WG Arneth, IMK IFU

Contact

Prof. Almut Arneth, almut.arneth∂kit.edu
Topics  
Will increase CO2 help feed the world?
Description German, English
 A. Arneth
How much do fires cost?
Description German, English
 A. Arneth

 

WG Blumenstock, IMK-ASF

Contact

Dr. Thomas Blumenstock, Phone: 22838, thomas.blumenstock∂kit.edu
Dr. Matthias Schneider, Phone: 26222, matthias.schneider∂kit.edu
Topics Supervision
Optimieren des MUSICA MetOp/IASI Satellitenprozessors (H2O, HDO, N2O, CH4, HNO3) und dessen Validierung anhand von NDACC/FTIR und GRUAN Referenzdaten M. Schneider
Klimatologische Vergleiche von gemessener und modellierter Isotopen-Zusammensetzung des troposphärischen Wasserdampfes (MUSICA NDACC/FTIR bodengebundene Fernerkundungsmessdaten versus ECHAM5-wiso und ICON-ART-iso Modelldaten)     M. Schneider, R. Ruhnke (AG, IMK-MOD)

More Information about the Topic: https://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/english/musica.php

 

WG Braesicke, IMK-ASF

Contact

Prof. Dr. Peter Braesicke, Phone: 22191, peter.braesicke∂kit.edu
Topics Supervision
Thermal Tropopause P. Braesicke
Quasi-biennial Oscillation(QBO) in 2016 P. Braesicke
The trace gas fingerprint of the Indian Summer Monsoon P. Braesicke
Exchange Processes between Troposphere and Stratosphere P. Braesicke
Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Thessaloniki, Greece P. Braesicke, F. Hase

 

WG Cermak, IMK-ASF und IPF

Contact

Prof. Dr. Jan Cermak, Phone: 24510/43675, jan.cermak∂kit.edu
Folke Olesen, Phone: 22109, folke.olesen∂kit.edu
Dr. Frank Göttsche, Phone: 23821, frank.goettsche∂kit.edu
Topics Supervisors
Satellite remote sensing of Namib-region fog J. Cermak, H. Andersen
Generation of land-cover maps from thermal surface parameters and vegetation indices F. Göttsche
Development of a technique to detect and predict fog dissipation based on satellite observations J. Cermak
Infrared spectroscopy of selected surfaces (Namibia or Germany) for satellite data validation F. Olesen

 

WG Grams, IMK-TRO

Contact

Dr. Christian Grams , Phone: 26544, grams∂kit.edu
Dr. Annika Oertel, Phone: 26537, annika.oertel∂kit.edu
Dr. Julian Quinting, Phone: 26537, julian.quinting∂kit.edu
 
Topic

Dear students,

we always have ideas for exciting Master’s thesis research projects partly in collaboration with other groups at IMK-TRO. Please contact us directly to discuss your research interests, time plan, and specific research topics.

You find more information on our MSc/BSc group website https://www.imk-tro.kit.edu/english/9295.php

We are looking forward hearing from you.

Christian Grams, Annika Oertel, and Julian Quinting

 

WG Handwerker, IMK-TRO

 

Contact

Dr. Jan Handwerker, Phone: 22847, jan.handwerker∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Extracting cloud base heights from Doppler-Lidar measurements (Description) A. Wieser, andreas.wieser∂kit.edu, J. Handwerker, jan.handwerker∂kit.edu
Analysis of Doppler lidar wind profile retrievals during the Swabian-MOSES measurement campaign (Description) Philipp Gasch, philipp.gasch∂kit.edu, Annika Oertel, annika.oertel∂kit.edu

 

WG Höpfner/Friedl-Vallon, IMK-ASF

Contact

PD Dr. Michael Höpfner, Phone: 25948, michael.hoepfner∂kit.edu
Felix Friedl-Vallon, Phone: 24834, felix.friedl-vallon∂kit.edu
Dr. Wolfgang Woiwode, Phone: 23024, wolfgang.woiwode∂kit.edu
Sören Johansson, Phone: 26971, soeren.johansson∂kit.edu
 
We offer:

Analysis of various aircraft and balloon-borne remote sensing experiments from the upper troposphere to the middle stratosphere and their interpretation, with,  e.g., chemical / climate models.

Topic Supervision
https://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/english/Jobs_FFB.php G. Wetzel, M. Höpfner

 

WG Hoose, IMK-TRO

Contact

Prof. Dr. Corinna Hoose , Phone: 43587, corinna.hoose∂kit.edu 
 
Topic Supervision
   
How does air pollution influence the precipitation and cloud structure in extratropical cyclones? Annika Oertel,  Corinna Hoose, Christian Grams
How does sea surface temperature influence warm conveyor belt ascent and the associated precipitation and cloud structure? Annika Oertel,  Corinna Hoose, Christian Grams
How does the model representation of (micro-)physical heating rates influence warm conveyor belt ascent: A model-intercomparison using ICON and the IFS? Annika Oertel,  Corinna Hoose, Christian Grams
Orographic impacts on aerosol-cloud-interactions | Einfluss der Orographie auf Aerosol-Wolken-Wechselwirkungen Christian Barthlott, Corinna Hoose
Predictability of the 2014 Pentecost storm | Vorhersagbarkeit des Pfingstunwetters 2014 Christian Barthlott, Corinna Hoose
Dependance of  aerosol-cloud interactions on evaporation and low-level humidity | Abhängigkeit von Aerosol-Wolke-Wechselwirkungen von der Verdunstung und Feuchte der unteren Atmosphärenschicht Christian Barthlott, Corinna Hoose
Impact of wind shear on aerosol-cloud interactions | Einfluss der Windscherung auf Aerosol-Wolke-Wechselwirkungen Christian Barthlott, Corinna Hoose
Modelling of aerosol-cloud interactions over the Southern Ocean Lena Frey, Corinna Hoose

 

WG Hoshyaripour, IMK-TRO

Contact

Dr. Ali Hoshyaripour, Phone: 23277, ali.hoshyaripour∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Aerosol processes and interactions
How would the great green wall in Africa affect the dust emissions? A. Hoshyaripour
Mispredicted clouds during the Saharan dust outbreak in March 2021: role of dust-cloud interaction A. Hoshyaripour
Volcanic ash as ice nuclei: new parameterization A. Hoshyaripour
Validation of ICON-ART experiments during MOSES campaign 17-25 June 2021: aerosol size and optics A. Hoshyaripour
Validation of ICON-ART experiments during MOSES campaign 17-25 June 2021: ice nucleation potential of aerosols A. Hoshyaripour
Eruption of Tonga volcano January 2022 A. Hoshyaripour
Mixing of volcanic aerosols with Saharan dust during the La Palma eruption 2021 A. Hoshyaripour
Data processing and AI
Validation of desert dust forecast data using satellite and ground measurements (with DWD) A. Hoshyaripour
Analysis of aerosol budgets and trends using model and satellite data (with DWD) A. Hoshyaripour
Parameterization of aerosol emissions using artificial neural network A. Hoshyaripour
Parameterization of aerosol properties and interactions using artificial neural network A. Hoshyaripour
AI-based plume rise model for biomass-burning aerosols (with NASA) A. Hoshyaripour
Tracer transport with convolutional neural network (with DKRZ) A. Hoshyaripour

 

WG Järvinen/Schnaiter

Contact

Dr. Emma Järvinen, Phone: 23941, emma.jaervinen∂kit.edu
Dr. Martin Schnaiter, Phone: 26079, martin.schnaiter∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Habit classification of ice crytsals E. Järvinen, F. Waitz
Photoacoustic Aerosol Absorption Spectroscopy - Characterisation and Application of a Fiber-Coupled System M. Schnaiter

 

WG Klose, IMK-TRO

Contact

Dr. Martina Klose,  martina.klose∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Can particle speed be inferred from field observations with optical gate devices? M. Klose

Variability in mineral dust aerosol estimated from global model simulations: Contributions from natural and anthropogenic (agricultural) sources

 M. Klose
Flow around aerosol sensor M. Klose

 

Please find more information on our group page.

 

WG Knippertz, IMK-TRO

Contact

Prof. Dr. Peter Knippertz, Phone: 43565, peter.knippertz∂kit.edu
Prof. Dr. Andreas Fink, Phone: 48711, andreas.fink∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
The Ouagadougou flood: Modelling extreme convection in the Sahel A. H. Fink, M. Maranan
The relationship between local wave activity and heatwaves over Europe over the last four decades A. Lemburg, A. H. Fink
Why do models fail to reproduce low clouds over West Africa? P. Knippertz, A. Lemburg
Can convection-permitting ensembles improve forecasting in West Africa? B. Wodhams, P. Knippertz

 

WG Kunz, IMK-TRO

Contact

Prof. Dr. Michael Kunz, Phone: 22840, Email michael.kunz∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Statistische Niederschlagsanalysen im Kontext des Klimawandels für Georgien S. Mohr, M. Kunz
Analyse der Umgebungsbedingungen konvektiver Starkniederschlagsereignisse in Deutschland auf der Grundlage von RADOLAN Daten und Reanalysen S. Mohr, M. Kunz
Tageszeitliche Entwicklung der konvektiven Umgebungsbedingungen basierend auf hoch-aufgelösten COSMO-EU Modellanalysen J. Wilhelm, M. Kunz
Model vs. Observation: Finding reasons for improper ICON model predictions during the Swabian MOSES 2021 field campaign J. Wilhelm, J Quinting

 

WG Leisner, IMK-AAF

Contact

Dr. Alexei Kiselev, Phone: 26662, Email alexei.kiselev∂kit.edu
Prof. Dr. Thomas Leisner, Phone: 24865, Email thomas.leisner∂kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchung von Eiswachstum auf natürlichen Mineraloberflächen A. Kiselev
Eismultiplikation beim Gefrieren unterkühlter Wolkentropfen A. Kiselev, T. Leisner
Kontaktgefrieren levitierter Wolkentropfen N. Hoffmann, A. Kiselev
Charakterisierung von Eiskeimfähigkeit natürlicher Mineralstaubpartikel A. Kiselev, N. Hoffmann

  

WG Möhler, IMK-AAF

Contact

Dr. Ottmar Möhler, Phone 24287, ottmar.moehler∂kit.edu
Dr. Kristina Höhler, Phone 28690, kristina.hoehler∂kit.edu
Dr. Nsikanabasi Umo, Phone 23734, nsikanabasi.umo∂partner.kit.edu
Topic Supervision
Variation and Source Identification of Ice-Nucleating Particles in Spitzbergen during Springtime A. Böhmländer, O. Möhler
Exploring the relation between atmopsheric aerosols and ice nucleating particle during the thunderstrom development in the Swabian Alb area O. Möhler

 

WG Pinto, IMK-TRO

WG Regional climate and weather hazards

Contact

Prof. Dr. Joaquim Pinto, Phone 28467 or 43357, joaquim.pinto∂kit.edu
Dr. Patrick Ludwig, Phone 24942, patrick.ludwig∂kit.edu
Dr. Alexandre Ramos, Phone 23277, alexandre.ramos∂kit.edu
Dr. Florian Ehmele, Phone 22805, florian.ehmele∂kit.edu
Dr. Julia Mömken, Phone 22805, julia.moemken∂kit.edu
Hendrik Feldmann, Phone 22802, hendrik.feldmann∂kit.edu
Dr. Ting-Chen Chen, ting-chen.chen∂kit.edu
Dr. Armenia Franco-Diaz, Phone 22844, armenia.franco-diaz∂kit.edu
M.Sc.Tatiana Klimiuk, Phone 24793, tatiana.klimiuk∂kit.edu
M.Sc. Kim Stadelmaier, Tel. 28715, kim.stadelmaier∂kit.edu

Topic Supervision
Impact of Climate change on future wildfire danger in Europe from a compound event perspective A. Ramos, J. Pinto
Long-term changes in the main Euro-Atlantic large-scale circulation indices during the Holocene A. Ramos, P. Ludwig, J. Pinto
Impact of atmospheric rivers on extreme precipitation over Western Europe A. Ramos, J. Pinto
Estimation of diabatic processes in extratropical cyclones in ERA-5 Reanalysis
Project: ClimXtreme A		 Ting-Chen Chen, J. Pinto
Climate change attribution to extreme precipitation events using high-resolution ICON simulations - a case study on the Berlin 2017 event
Project: SCENIC		 F. Ehmele, J. Pinto
Exploitation of regional climate model data for impact modelling applications using statistical/dynamical downscaling techniques to the (sub-)kilometer scale
Project: RegIKlim, ClimXtreme		 F. Ehmele, J. Pinto
Wind energy potentials over different regions of the world in CORDEX-CORE regional climate projections
Project: RegIKlim   		 J. Mömken, H. Feldmann, J. Pinto
Scale dependency of precipitation representation in large regional climate model ensembles
Project: ClimXtreme - A1 Severe		 H. Feldmann, A. Franco-Diaz, J. Pinto
Impact of climate change on the Rossby wave activity over the Northern Hemisphere and impacts to temperature Extremes over Europe
Project: SCENIC		 T. Klimiuk, J. Pinto, P. Braesicke
Impact of Caspian Sea water levels on the regional climate during the last glacial cycle K. Stadelmaier, P. Ludwig, J. Pinto

 

WG Ruhnke, IMK-ASF

Contact

Dr. Roland Ruhnke, Phone: 27497, roland.ruhnke∂kit.edu
Dr. Björn-Martin Sinnhuber, Phone: 24735, bjoern-martin.sinnhuber∂kit.edu
Christian Scharun, Phone: 28446, christian.scharun∂kit.edu
Topics Supervison
Quantifying and modeling methane emissions with the WALLACE workflow Christian Scharun
Analyse der Wechselwirkung zwischen dem Treibhausgas Methan und seinem bevorzugten chemischen Reaktionspartner OH Roland Ruhnke
Analyse von Modellsimulationen im Rahmen der internationalen Chemistry Climate Modelling Initiative (CCMI) Björn-Martin Sinnhuber

More Information about the Working Group: http://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/english/mod.php

 

WG Saathoff, IMK-AAF

Contact

Dr. Harald Saathoff, Phone: 22897, harald.saathoff∂kit.edu
 
Topic Supervision
Bestimmung von Partikelbildungsraten und Partikelwachstumsraten aus Simulationskammerexperimenten mit organischen Aerosolen H. Saathoff
Masterarbeit zur Untersuchung der räumlichen Verteilung atmosphärischer Aerosolpartikel mittels eines 3D-Scanning Aerosol LIDARS H. Saathoff
Masterarbeit: Entwicklung massenspektroskopischer Methoden für die Analyse einzelner Aerosolpartikel H. Saathoff
Masterarbeit zur Untersuchung der Verteilung von Aerosolpartikeln in und über der atmosphärischen Grenzschicht mit Drohnen- und LIDAR-Messungen | Investigation of the distribution of aerosol particles in and above the atmopsheric boundary layer using drones and LIDAR measurements   H. Saathoff
Messung von Wasserisotopologen in und außerhalb von Wolken H. Saathoff
Kinetics of oxidation of volatile biogenic organic substances | Kinetik der Oxidation flüchtiger biogener organischer Substanzen H. Saathoff
Investigation of the absorption of atmospheric aerosol particles | Untersuchung der Absorption atmosphärischer Aerosolpartikel H. Saathoff, C. Linke

 

WG Sinnhuber, IMK-ASF

Contact

Dr. Miriam Sinnhuber, Phone: 24908, miriam.sinnhuber∂kit.edu,

imk-asf.kit.edu/english/msk.php

Topic Supervision
Solare Aktivität im Sonnensystem und darüber hinaus: Modellstudien zum Einfluss von stellarer Aktivität auf die Atmosphären von Mars, Venus und terrestrischen Exoplaneten M. Sinnhuber