I worked previously in the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), a global climate think tank, and supported various climate-development projects. My research focuses on the sustainable management of land-water resources. The geography of my past research is mainly in Latin America but includes hotspots in Europe, East Asia, and Arctic Russia.

I use both quantitative and qualitative methods to gain an integrated picture of human withdrawal from interconnected land-water systems. Quantitatively, I use the earth system model to understand the land use change impacts on regional climate. My exploration of the impacts from Amazonian deforestation on regional water contributes to the ongoing discussion of the ‘aerial rivers’.

Apart from aerial rivers, my group also investigates societal transitions for climate change adaptation. We use qualitative frameworks to analyze ongoing societal transitions after climate disasters in South America. We documented the Colombian energy transition after record-breaking regional mega-droughts and found the remote source regimes crucial for the success of the transition.

We are now developing various aspects of land-water system study and welcomes discussions on new topics and collaboration.

Our lab focuses on climate change adaptation, land-water system management, and social transitions, with a strong emphasis on Latin America and global contexts. We explore the Food-Energy-Water Nexus, climate impacts on resources, and corporate sustainability, addressing environmental and social challenges to support resilient, sustainable development.