Unit Jena

Established on November 1st, 2021

Unit Mission

The ELLIS Unit Jena advances fundamental machine learning research by addressing real-world challenges in Earth and environmental sciences. It focuses on integrating domain knowledge into AI models to improve interpretability, reliability, and causal understanding. The unit fosters methodological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the understanding and protection of the Earth system.

Participating Institutions

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
University of Jena

Research Agenda

Machine Learning for Earth and Environmental Sciences
Causal Inference and Hybrid Modeling
Uncertainty Quantification and Interpretability
Spatio-Temporal Modeling of Earth System Dynamics
Integration of Domain Knowledge into AI Models
AI for Sustainability and Climate Action

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ELLIS Unit Jena: AI for Climate and Earth System Science
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