The Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics e.V. at the University of Rostock (IAP) conducts research in physics of the mesosphere and lower thermosphere in close collaboration with national and international partners. Besides studying specific processes in this region, our research also connects to climate change and to the role of atmospheric forcing on space weather.
IAP’s scientific and experimental work integrates into the following main research themes:
IAP is a member of the Leibniz Association. The institute is located near the Baltic Sea resort Kühlungsborn, it operates a branch station at Juliusruh on the Rügen island, and it is a major partner of the ALOMAR observatory in northern Norway. As an associated institute of the University of Rostock it forms an integral part of the teaching program at the Institute of Physics. Together with about 80 employees the institute has a clear approach to an equal opportunity and family-friendly human resource policy and is certified by the audit "berufundfamilie" ('career and family').
(01.10.2021) Ceremonial inauguration with many guests. On 1st October 2021, in the lecture hall of IAP with only 40 seats available, ... (mehr)
(20 Sep 2021) Introduction of Dr. Liliana Macotela by the German Physical Society. The DPG is running a Working Group on Equal Opportunities (AKC), ... mehr
(22 Jun 2021) At IAP family awareness is lived practise. Since 2014 the institute is certified with the audit berufundfamilie – ... mehr
(16 May 2021) Publication on innovative lidar system highlighted. The development of a new generation of lidars,... mehr
(29 Apr 2021) Remarkable noctilucent clouds over Northern Germany. "In summer 2019 the NLCs were so much abundant, long-lasting and bright... more
(13 Apr 2021) Distinguished Service Award for IAP director. Since 2004 Prof Franz-Josef Lübken is active in SCOSTEP... more
(26 Feb 2021) Kick-off meeting of second phase of BMBF funded project. At 26 February 2021 the virtual kick-off meeting took place, ... more
(01 Dec 2020) Research and education in an international frame. The Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation is funding two postdocs who work now for two years at IAP... more
(26 Nov 2010) Leibniz Association funds study on four-dimensional structures. There is a new project at IAP - FORMOSA. This stands for... more
(01 Oct 2020) IAP contributions on metal layers and gravity waves. Just two IAP contributions were mentioned in EOS... more
(09 Sep 2020) Global research and international relation. At September 9th the ambassador of Peru Elmer Schialer ... more
