Overview (Deutsch)
We develop and use theoretical approaches and numerical simulation models to investigate the role of the biota in driving the global geochemical cycles within the Earth system and how these affect the climatic conditions. We apply complex systems theories as well as thermodynamics to describe biotic effects on the environment. We develop a range of simulation models to reproduce and explain the observed geographic variation of terrestrial vegetation, fluxes of energy, water, carbon, and other elements for the present-day and its past evolution. These approaches are used to evaluate the causes and consequences of human modifications to the Earth system.
- Link to our research pages.
- Link to our group member pages.
- Link to our publications.
- Colloquium talk by Axel Kleidon at the Univ. Bonn on the Gaia hypothesis (in German) pdf.
- Link to information about visiting us.
Media
- human metabolic activity and climate: article in the New Scientist on "Did an ice age boost human brain size?" that refers to this publication. see also: BBC blog; OneIndia; Die Presse.
Links
- Want to get involved? Check out some possibilities here. There you can also find possible topics for internships, master theses, and Diplomarbeiten.
- Want to visit us? Let us know. Here is some information of how to get around Jena and how to find us (long version with public transport information).
