Christoph Thomas

Research Interests :

My research deals with understanding the atmospheric turbulent transport over non-homogeneous surfaces. Much of the research focuses on the role of ‘ramp structures’ or ‘coherent structures’ in the budgets of energy and matter in vegetated canopies. Finding answers to how coherent structures evolve depending on surface properties on different spatial scales and how they contribute to atmospheric fluxes under changing boundary conditions is a key to understand the mechanisms of carbon dioxide, momentum and heat exchange in ecosystems. My recent work as a member of the QA/QC group of the AmeriFlux network includes conducting intercomparison measurements at flux sites with a roving flux system, data synthesis and elaborating quality control protocols for atmospheric flux measurements under non-ideal surface conditions.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, triking (that’s right!) and hiking and love traveling across our beautiful planet with Gesa (in particular the quiet and beautiful spots). Exploring any imaginable trail with my bike keeps me busy when traveling on business (which is pretty much most of spring, summer and fall).