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10.11.2026 , News

Successful PhD on the dynamics of the upper atmosphere

Jose Suclupe successfully defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Rostock on 6 November 2026. The thesis investigates how atmospheric waves shape wind conditions and their variability in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere at low latitudes.

30.10.2026 , News

Mohamed Mossad successfully defends his PhD thesis

Mohamed Mossad successfully defended his PhD thesis at the University of Rostock on 23 October 2026. In his thesis, he investigated atmospheric gravity waves using long-term lidar observations from northern Norway and Kühlungsborn.

30.10.2026 , Events

Institute Colloquium

Aditya Baksi (IAP) Implementing dynamic Smagorinsky closure in ICON

26.10.2026 , News

New Biennial Report 2024/2025 published

The new Biennial Report from the IAP provides an insight into the Institute’s research and developments in 2024 and 2025.

29.09.2026 , News

ESA selects Keystone satellite concept for the next phase

The Earth-Explorer concept is aimed at providing new insights into the atmosphere at altitudes between 50 and 250 kilometres.

25.08.2026

EULIAA Lidar passes its toughest test yet on the Jungfraujoch

Transported by helicopter to 3,578 metres: a compact UV lidar developed as part of the European EULIAA project has passed its most demanding test to date on the Jungfraujoch. The first successful measurements were recorded just a few hours after installation.

22.06.2026 , News

New receiver site completes MAARSY-3D

Operations have begun at the new MAARSY3D receiver site near Brøstadbotn, Norway.

12.06.2026 , News

„Rostock's 11“ at IAP

Young scientists presented their research at the IAP during “Rostock’s 11” in the form of creative short talks to a panel of judges and the audience.

05.06.2026 , Events

“Rostock’s 11” Science Communication Competition at the IAP

29.04.2026

Ministerial Visit to ALOMAR and MAARSY

During their visit to Andøya Space, Ministers Dorothee Bär and Bettina Martin gained insight into our work in atmospheric research.