The IMKASF
The Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (IMKASF) investigates dynamic, microphysical and chemical processes in the Earth’s atmosphere, with the goal to understand, quantify and predict its natural variability and long-term changes.
Accurate measurements of atmospheric trace gases, aerosols and clouds from various observational platforms (ground-based stations, air craft, balloons, satellites) provide the data that are required for the modelling of atmospheric processes.
Particular focus of the activities of IMKASF is to investigate the complex links and feedbacks between climate change, dynamics and transport, and atmospheric chemistry.
On April 23, 2026, the workshop “Fog Detectives – Tracking Clouds” took place at IMKASF as part of Girls’ Day at KIT. Ten girls aged 10 to 13 learned how fog forms and how it can be observed using satellite data, created their own fog in a jar, and built a fog collector. The workshop was designed and conducted by Julia Fuchs, Eva Pauli (both SKL), and Maria Laura Pinilla (IMKTRO).
An updated overview of the ICON-ART model with contributions from IMKASF was published in the journal Geoscientific Model Development on February 27.
To the publication
On February 6, Valentin Hanft (IMKASF-MOD) successfully defended his doctoral thesis entitled "Prognostic Ozone for ICON: Enabling UV Forecasts."
Prof. Dr. Jan Cermak, acting director of IMKASF, is the new spokesperson for GRACE. GRACE brings together doctoral training at the KIT Center for Climate, Environment, and Resources. The graduate school connects doctoral projects and offers young researchers interdisciplinary perspectives, key skills, and international networking opportunities.
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In the coming years, we will build a Smart Sensor System for Sustainable Urban Regions (4SURE) together with partners at the University of Freiburg in the context of the Sustainability Innovation Campus. The high-resolution network will focus on extremes such as heat, drought and heavy rain, and will receive funding from the European Fund for Regional Development, awarded by the state of Baden-Württemberg.
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In recognition of his academic achievements, the KIT Senate has awarded Frank Hase the title of “apl. Prof.“ (associate professor). On January 19, he received the certificate from BGU Dean Hansjörg Kutterer. Congratulations!
apl. Prof. Dr. Frank Hase