Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
globally respected physicist and climate scientist
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Austria
Biography
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber is a globally respected physicist and climate scientist recognized for his pioneering contributions to climate modeling and sustainability science. He is the founder and former Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and has advised several governments and international climate panels. His research focuses on climate systems, decarbonization, renewable energy transitions, and environmental sustainability.
Research Interest
Climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, environmental communication, urban ecology