Simone Kotthaus

The human impact on the environment is especially pronounced in urban settings where surface structure and composition are altered significantly and direct emissions of pollutants, greenhouse gases, and heat alter climate and air quality from the micro- to the global scale. My research focuses on surface-atmosphere interactions and atmospheric boundary layer processes, particularly in cities. Using a combination of measurement and modelling approaches, my aim is to advance our understanding of the physical processes that have implications for both climate conditions and air quality.