The Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the University of Rostock researches the dynamics of the mesosphere and lower thermosphere. In addition to its focus on investigating specific processes in these regions, its research also addresses questions on climate variability and the atmospheric influence on space weather.
The IAP is a member of the Leibniz Association. IAP's headquarters are in the Baltic sea resort of Kühlungsborn, and it operates a branch office in Juliusruh on the island of Rügen. In addition, the institute operates a number of measurement stations around the world.
As an affiliated institute of the University of Rostock, the IAP is an integral part of the teaching programme at the Institute of Physics and collaborates in research and education. In terms of teaching, the IAP is primarily involved in the track of study ‘Physics of the Ocean, the Atmosphere and Space’ within the Physics Master’s programme and in the doctoral education.
With approximately 80 employees at the IAP, the institute integrates an internationally minded, equality- and family-oriented personnel policy. The institute is certified by the ‘berufundfamilie’ audit