Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
Tabish Ansari is a research professional specializing in atmospheric sciences with extensive experience in air quality modeling and emissions mapping. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) since August 2022, Tabish focuses on global modeling and source attribution of surface ozone. Previously, as an Assistant Professor at Campus Fryslân, University of Groningen, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Tabish contributed to high-resolution emissions mapping and air quality modeling using the WRF-Chem model. Academic training includes a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from Lancaster University, a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi. Additional experience includes roles as a Graduate Intern at IBM Research and as a Visiting Scholar at the Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie.
Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since 1 January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association. Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges that enjoy broad public support. Its central research topics include the energy transition, climate change and socio-technical transformations, as well as sustainable governance and participation. A strong network of national and international partners and a Fellow Programme supports the work of the Institute.