Dr. habil. Sebastian Gerhard Mutz any pronouns
Senior Lecturer in Climate Modelling
Strategic Research Areas
I am particularly passionate about research and development at the intersection of atmospheric science, computation, and society. This is reflected in projects I currently conduct or supervise, which include:
1) the development of GPU-optimised models to predict weather extremes and associated risks in Scotland,
2) the quantification and communication of uncertainties in geohazard predictions to non-academics,
3) modelling climate change impacts on the hydropower potential in Ghana,
4) the development of a new conceptual and computational framework to relate climate change to lived experiences by people crossing borders.
These projects are conducted in collaboration with statisticians, social and political scientists, software developer communities, government, and impacted individuals. They are examples of the kind of projects I am keen to supervise and the kind of collaborations I am keen to form.
My supervision style is fairly flexible. At the beginning, I suggest a clear structure that involves independent work and weekly meetings. However, format and style are then adapted around the student’s way of working, their aspirations, and their needs. I work to create an environment, in which trust, respect, and honest communication can form the foundation of the student-supervisor relationship.
The underlying goals of EDI align closely with my personal and long-held principles. Therefore, my “track record” starts early, and includes – among others – secondary school policy changes, contributions to improvements to inclusive work practices at university, and ensuring financial support by a non-profit for marginalised researchers.
