Da Nian is a Postdoctoral Researcher on Nature Climate Solutions Additionality at the PIK, supported by the TIME CO2 project.
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e-mail: danian@pik-potsdam.de
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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September 2023-present: Postdoctoral Researcher at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), involved in the TIME-CO2 project, advisor: Professor Johan Rockström
September 2021-2023: Postdoctoral Researcher at PIK, contributed to the European Union’s Horizon 2020 TiPES project, advisor: Professor Niklas Boers
September 2016-July 2021: PhD at Peking University, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Thesis: Study on the Variation and Interaction of Multiple-Timescale Relative Humidity in China, supervisor: Professor Zuntao Fu
My current research focuses on advancing a new framework for Carbon Neutrality as part of the TIME CO2 project. A key aspect of this work is the quantification of 'carbon buckets' for potential tipping elements in sub-Earth systems, such as the AMOC and the Amazon rainforest. This research draws on modeling results from the CLIMBER-X model to explore the potential of Natural Climate Solutions.
In addition, I am interested in understanding the mechanisms behind nonlinear dynamics in climatic variables, particularly in the context of critical transitions within Earth systems. I am interested in exploring new methods to assess changes in nonlinear features. My work involves applying dynamical systems theory to detect the critical transitions in the system. I am also focused on understanding the climate feedback of tipping points and their role in driving critical transitions within the Earth system.
