Dr. Vera Sidorenko | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vera Sidorenko, Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany

Dr. Vera Sidorenko  is a Senior Scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, specializing in coastal ecology, climate dynamics, and ocean modeling. She has a Ph.D. in Coastal Ecology/Climate Dynamics from Jacobs University, where she focused on the simulation of Laptev Sea shelf dynamics, particularly the Lena Delta region. Her research interests include numerical methods in ocean modeling, coastal ocean dynamics, regional climate projections, and the interactions between abiotic and biotic factors in marine ecosystems. Dr. Sidorenko has a strong background in applied mathematics and informatics, with expertise in programming languages such as FORTRAN, C++, Python, and MATLAB. She has been involved in numerous research projects and field expeditions, including the Polarstern Cruise (PS132) and the RV “Dalne Zelentzy” expedition in the Laptev Sea. She has also received several prestigious fellowships, including the Helmholtz Advance postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Sidorenko actively mentors Ph.D. students and contributes to various professional activities, including serving as an editor for the Polarforschung journal and reviewing articles for multiple scientific journals. Her current research focuses on improving numerical modules for the Lena Delta region and assessing the effectiveness of marine protected areas through interdisciplinary approaches.

Professional Profile 🎓

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍

Dr. Vera Sidorenko  appears to be an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on her extensive academic background, research contributions, and leadership in marine science and numerical ocean modeling. Here is a summary of her qualifications and suitability:

Education 📚

  • Ph.D. in Coastal Ecology/Climate Dynamics, Jacobs University (2011-2014)
    Title: ‘Simulation of the Laptev Sea shelf dynamics with focus on the Lena Delta region’
    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Karen Helen Wiltshire, Prof. Dr. Sergey Danilov
  • M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Informatics (with honors), Institute of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Computer Science in the name of I.I. Vorovich (2009-2011)
  • B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Informatics (with honors), Institute of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Computer Science in the name of I.I. Vorovich (2005-2009)
  • High School Diploma (with honors), Economic-mathematical lyceum (2002-2005)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: Helmholtz Advance, Helmholtz-Mentoring-Program ‘A year for your career’ (2020-2021)

Work Experience 💼

  • Senior Scientist, Coastal Ecology/Climate Dynamics, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (2023–present)
  • Scientist, Coastal Ecology/Climate Dynamics, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (2015–2023)
  • PhD Researcher, Coastal Ecology/Climate Dynamics, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (2011–2014)

Awards and Recognition 🏅

  • AI Exploration Voucher: “Be a Sound”
    Awarded in 2022 for contributions to innovative applications of sound in scientific research.
  • HIDA Host (Israel & UK Exchange Projects)
    Recognized for hosting and participating in international research exchanges in 2023, focusing on sound-based scientific exploration.
  • Fellowship for Scientific Exchange (POLMAR)
    Awarded in 2013 for a scientific exchange fellowship, promoting collaborative research in marine sciences.
  • Travelling Fellowships (FAMOS School)
    Granted in 2013 and 2015 for participation in the FAMOS School, enhancing international collaboration in ocean modeling.
  • Travelling Fellowship to ART-APECS Science Workshop (APECS)
    Awarded in 2012 to attend the APECS workshop for advancing polar research and fostering scientific community engagement.

Research Skills 🔬

  • Numerical Ocean Modeling:
    Expertise in developing and applying numerical methods for simulating coastal and ocean dynamics, with a focus on the FESOM-C coastal ocean model and its integration into large-scale ocean circulation models.
  • Climate Projections and Regional Modeling:
    Skilled in producing and analyzing regional climate projections, using advanced oceanographic models to assess climate impacts on coastal ecosystems.
  • Marine Ecosystem Dynamics:
    Strong background in studying the interactions between abiotic and biotic factors within marine ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate change and anthropogenic pressures.
  • Use of Tracers in Oceanography:
    Extensive experience working with passive and active tracers in ocean modeling to understand water mass transport, pollutant distribution, and ecosystem health.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC):
    Advanced proficiency in leveraging supercomputing platforms such as OLLIE/AWI, JUWELS/JSC, and LEVANTE/DKRZ for large-scale ocean model simulations.

Publication Top Notes 📖

Analyses of sea surface chlorophyll a trends and variability from 1998 to 2020 in the German Bight (North Sea)

Flipbook-ENA: Towards a dynamic Ecological Network Analysis under changing environmental conditions

Climate change impacts on a sedimentary coast—a regional synthesis from genes to ecosystems

Dynamical reconstruction of the upper-ocean state in the central Arctic during the winter period of the MOSAiC expedition

Dissolved storage glycans shaped the community composition of abundant bacterioplankton clades during a North Sea spring phytoplankton bloom

Dr. Vera Sidorenko | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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