DokTeam Members

Your GEOMAR DokTeam

We are the DokTeam, representing you and around 130 other doctoral researchers (DRs) at GEOMAR. So you may be wondering who’s ‘we’ in the DokTeam 2024?

Estela Monteiro

RD1: Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics

Phone: +49 431 600-1872
E-mail: emonteiro(at)geomar.de

Hi hi! My name is Estela, I come from Brazil, where I got my Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography. I moved to Kiel in 2019 for my master studies at GEOMAR, and have been a doctoral researcher here since autumn of 2022. My research focuses on exploring and modelling future net-zero and temperature stabilisation scenarios. A funny fact about me is that I will always describe everything as being the most superlative thing in the entire world (example given).

Activities:

Outreach and post-doc contact, Newsletter and Whatsapp
Directorate, RD1 council

Sina Acksen

RD 2: Biogeochemical modelling

Phone: +49 431 600-2465
E-mail: sacksen(at)geomar.de

Hi everyone, my name is Sina, and I recently started as a doctoral researcher in October 2024. Before this, I was already affiliated with GEOMAR during my master’s thesis, where I participated in the GAME program. My research focuses on simulations with an Earth system model to better understand the long-term effects of alkalinity enhancement in the oceans as a method for carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. Outside of work, I enjoy climbing and my favorite food wraps, which I sometimes eat about three times per week.. :)

Activities:

Working conditions group at Helmholtz Juniors, RD2 council
Mailing list, FYORD representative, HSE, Scientific council

Jasper Engelmann

FB4: Magmatic and Hydrothermal Systems

Phone: +49 431 600 1812
E-mail: jengelmann(at)geomar.de

Hi! I’m Jasper, and started my PhD here at GEOMAR in January 2024. My research revolves around the development of numerical models to investigate the effects of fluid-rock interaction on hydrothermal systems on mid-ocean ridges (e.g., black smokers). Before moving to Kiel for my doctorate, I did my bachelors and masters degree at the Free University of Berlin. In my free time, I like to go to the local bouldering gym or for a swim or some kayaking on the Förde in the summer.

Activities:

Website and Intranet, FYORD-representative, scientific council, RD4 council

Johanna Schenk

RD4: Magmatic and Hydrothermal Systems

Phone: +49 431 600 1989
E-mail: jschenk(at)geomar.de

Hi, my name is Johanna and I started my PhD at GEOMAR in summer 2024. Before that, I finished my Bachelor's and Master's degree in marine geosciences, also in Kiel. In my PhD, I mainly focus on the study of ocean islands and their petrology and geochemistry to investigate the composition and formation of the Earth's mantle. When I'm not collecting rocks somewhere in the world, I enjoy driving with my camper to Denmark for wave surfing.

Activities:

HSE, SAB, RD4 council, Helmholtz Juniors
Newsletter and WhatsApp

Loky Stein

RD1&RD2: Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics & Biogeochemical modelling

Phone +49 431 600-2377
E-mail: dstein@geomar.de

Hello everyone! :) I am Loky and a PhD student at GEOMAR since September 2024. For my doctorate, I moved up from southern Karlsruhe to the real north in August 2024. :D In Karlsruhe, I completed my bachelor's and master's degrees in geoecology at KIT. I am working on a project on sustainable agriculture in connection with nutrient inputs in the coastal region and the effects on ecosystem health. Apart from that, I love being outdoors in nature, climbing, bouldering and being creative.

Activities:

Equality & Diversity, Mailing list, Staff Council, RD2 Council, SAB

Tabea Rahm

RD 1: Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics

Phone: +49 431 600-1937
E-Mail: trahm(at)geomar.de

Hi everyone :) My name is Tabea and I moved to Kiel in 2016 for my Bachelor’s. In 2023, I finished my Master’s in Climate Physics and started as a doctoral researcher in the Marine Meteorology group. In my research, I look at climate model simulations to trace back uncertainties in the temperature response to net-zero emissions. One of my favourite foods is Lasagna.

Activities:

Staff Council, Directorate, RD1 council
Website and Intranet, Gender Equality & Diversity, Outreach and post-doc contact