Markku Rummukainen

Markku Rummukainen is a Professor of Climatology at Lund University in Sweden and a Docent in Meteorology at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He also serves as a Climate Advisor at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). With over 25 years of research experience in atmospheric and climate science, he has made significant contributions to atmospheric composition, climate modeling, and regional climate modeling in Sweden. His work has produced valuable resources for impact studies and adaptation planning related to climate change. Rummukainen has been an author for the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and has served as Sweden’s Focal Point for the IPCC since 2016. He has actively participated in the science-policy interface, engaging in UN climate negotiations since 2010 and serving on the Swedish Climate Policy Council since 2017. His research not only addresses scientific questions but also informs policy decisions aimed at mitigating climate change impacts.