Contact #
Sasu Karttunen
E-mail: sasu@skarttunen.fi
Tel: +358 45 1329800
Biography #
I’m a meteorologist and a geoscientific model developer, currently working as a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. My research focus has been modeling and measurement of urban boundary layers and turbulence, from micro to mesoscale. I’m currently focused on submitting my PhD thesis for examination by the end of 2024, and looking for new opportunities from the EU/EEA area from the January 2025 onward.
My research focus has been modeling and measurement of micro to mesoscale dynamics, processes and interactions within atmospheric boundary layers in urban areas. In my research, I have combined both modeling (large-eddy simulations) and observational (lidar and in-situ measurements) methods at turbulence-resolving temporal and spatial scales.
I’m the author and developer of the single-layer urban surface model (SLUrb) in the PALM model system, which is an advanced and state-of-the-art meteorological modeling system running on high-performance computing (HPC) environments (see https://palm.muk.uni-hannover.de/).
Professional experience #
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Doctoral Researcher
2020 - now
University of Helsinki
PhD project on micro to mesoscale dynamics, processes and interactions within atmospheric boundary layers in urban areas using high-resolution modeling methods and novel measurement techniques. Involvement in a range of additional projects beyond the PhD project. Member of the urban meteorology research group of Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR). -
Research Assistant
2017 - 2020
University of Helsinki
Work related to high-resolution microscale fluid simulations and aerosol modeling in urban environments.
Education #
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Master of Science, meteorology
2019 - 2020
University of Helsinki
Master of Science degree in meteorology from the dynamic meteorology and remote sensing specialization track. Master thesiswas awarded the highest grade laudatur. laudatur. -
Bachelor of Science, meteorology
2015 - 2019
University of Helsinki
