Edwin Gerber Research Group

New York University (NYU)

How does natural atmospheric variability inform climate response to anthropogenic forcing? The group builds simplified, idealized atmospheric models to bridge theory and comprehensive Earth System simulations and to analyze stratosphere–troposphere coupling. Researchers develop idealized models of the stratosphere-troposphere system to study the upper atmosphere’s role in surface climate. The lab uses theoretical analysis and comparisons with comprehensive model simulations to quantify responses to stratospheric ozone and greenhouse gas changes. The team applies dynamical systems and geophysical fluid dynamics tools to improve mechanistic understanding and predictive ability of climate model behavior.