Ernest Agyemang-Oko

Dctoral Researcher

Bio

I am a PhD researcher with a background in physics. My academic path began in Ghana, where I completed a bachelor’s degree in physics and later worked as a teaching and research assistant. Driven by a growing interest in climate systems, I pursued a master’s in environmental physics at the University of Bremen, Germany, and gained further research experience at the Alfred-Wegener-Institute. Beyond my academic work, I enjoy going to the gym regularly to stay fit and active.

Research Interests

My research focuses on Arctic climate change and mid-latitude linkages. I am particularly interested in understanding how changes in Arctic Sea ice influence large-scale atmospheric circulation and contribute to extremes in mid-latitude weather. By combining climate model simulations with observational and reanalysis data, I investigate the complex interactions between Arctic Sea ice loss and atmospheric blocking to improve our understanding of the broader impacts of Arctic climate change on the global climate system and enhance the predictability of climate variability.

Curriculum Vitae

May 2024 - Present

PhD Researcher

Leipzig University, Institute for Meteorology, Germany

July 2021 - February 2022

Research Assistant

Alfred-Wegener-Institut (AWI), Germany

October 2018 - December 2021

Master in Environmental Physics

University of Bremen, Germany

September 2017 - August 2018

Teaching and Research Assistant

University of Cape Coast, Ghana

September 2013 - May 2017

Bachelor in Physics

University of Cape Coast, Ghana