World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Thomas L. Frölicher

Thomas L. Frölicher

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
64
Citations
17114
World Ranking
2296
National Ranking
63

Overview

Thomas L. Frölicher is affiliated with the University of Bern in Switzerland. Their research spans across the fields of Environmental Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences, with substantial contributions to subfields such as Global and Planetary Change, Oceanography, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, and Economics and Econometrics.

Their main topics of research include:

  • Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
  • Marine and coastal ecosystems
  • Marine and fisheries research
  • Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
  • Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
  • Climate variability and models
  • Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics

Thomas L. Frölicher has a diverse publication record, with frequent appearances in these venues:

  • Biogeosciences
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Global Change Biology
  • Nature
  • Geophysical Research Letters

Recent papers by Frölicher include:

  • High-impact marine heatwaves attributable to human-induced global warming, 2020, Science
  • Biogeochemical extremes and compound events in the ocean, 2021, Nature
  • Climate change, tropical fisheries and prospects for sustainable development, 2020, Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
  • Marine heatwaves exacerbate climate change impacts for fisheries in the northeast Pacific, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Is there warming in the pipeline? A multi-model analysis of the Zero Emissions Commitment from CO 2, 2020, Biogeosciences

The researcher collaborates frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • William W. L. Cheung (23 joint publications)
  • Friedrich A. Burger (17 joint publications)
  • Gabriel Reygondeau (12 joint publications)
  • Fortunat Joos (12 joint publications)
  • Colette C. C. Wabnitz (11 joint publications)

In addition to journal articles, Frölicher has contributed to book publications such as "Hot Water Rising: The Impact of Climate Change on Indonesia's Fisheries and Coastal Communities" published by World Bank eBooks in 2023.

Best Publications

  • Marine heatwaves under global warming

    Thomas L. Frölicher;Thomas L. Frölicher;Erich M. Fischer;Nicolas Gruber

  • Carbon dioxide and climate impulse response functions for the computation of greenhouse gas metrics:a multi-model analysis

    Fortunat Joos;Fortunat Joos;Raphael Roth;Raphael Roth;J. S. Fuglestvedt;G. P. Peters

  • Shrinking of fishes exacerbates impacts of global ocean changes on marine ecosystems

    William W. L. Cheung;Jorge L. Sarmiento;John Dunne;Thomas L. Frölicher

  • Dominance of the Southern Ocean in Anthropogenic Carbon and Heat Uptake in CMIP5 Models

    Thomas L. Frölicher;Jorge Louis Sarmiento;David J. Paynter;John P. Dunne

  • Projected 21st century decrease in marine productivity: a multi-model analysis

    Marco Steinacher;Marco Steinacher;Fortunat Joos;Fortunat Joos;T. L. Frölicher;T. L. Frölicher;L. Bopp

  • Imminent ocean acidification in the Arctic projected with the NCAR global coupled carbon cycle-climate model

    Marco Steinacher;Fortunat Joos;Fortunat Joos;Thomas Lukas Frölicher;Gian-Kasper Plattner;Gian-Kasper Plattner

  • Emerging risks from marine heat waves

    Thomas L. Frölicher;Charlotte Laufkötter;Charlotte Laufkötter

  • Rapid Progression of Ocean Acidification in the California Current System

    Nicolas Gruber;Claudine Hauri;Zouhair Lachkar;Damian Loher

  • Changing Ocean, Marine Ecosystems, and Dependent Communities

    Nathaniel L. Bindoff;William W.L. Cheung;James G. Kairo;Javier Arístegui

  • High-impact marine heatwaves attributable to human-induced global warming.

    Charlotte Laufkötter;Charlotte Laufkötter;Jakob Zscheischler;Jakob Zscheischler;Thomas L. Frölicher;Thomas L. Frölicher

  • Biogeochemical extremes and compound events in the ocean

    Unknown

  • Projecting shifts in thermal habitat for 686 species on the North American continental shelf.

    James W. Morley;Rebecca L. Selden;Robert J. Latour;Thomas L. Frölicher

  • Climate change, tropical fisheries and prospects for sustainable development

    Vicky W. Y. Lam;Edward H. Allison;Edward H. Allison;Johann D. Bell;Johann D. Bell;Jessica Blythe

  • Tambora 1815 as a test case for high impact volcanic eruptions: Earth system effects.

    Christoph C. Raible;Stefan Bronnimann;Renate Auchmann;Philip Brohan

  • Large benefits to marine fisheries of meeting the 1.5°C global warming target.

    William W. L. Cheung;Gabriel Reygondeau;Thomas L. Frölicher

  • Marine heatwaves exacerbate climate change impacts for fisheries in the northeast Pacific.

    William W. L. Cheung;Thomas L. Frölicher;Thomas L. Frölicher

  • Connecting changing ocean circulation with changing climate

    Michael Winton;Stephen M. Griffies;Bonita L. Samuels;Jorge L. Sarmiento

  • Sources of uncertainties in 21st century projections of potential ocean ecosystem stressors

    Thomas L. Frölicher;Keith B. Rodgers;Charles A. Stock;William W. L. Cheung

  • Emergence of multiple ocean ecosystem drivers in a large ensemble suite with an Earth system model

    Keith B Rodgers;Jonathan Lin;Thomas Frölicher

  • Is there warming in the pipeline? A multi-model analysis of the Zero Emissions Commitment from CO 2

    Andrew H. MacDougall;Thomas L. Frölicher;Thomas L. Frölicher;Chris D. Jones;Joeri Rogelj;Joeri Rogelj

  • Natural variability and anthropogenic trends in oceanic oxygen in a coupled carbon cycle–climate model ensemble

    T. L. Frolicher;Fortunat Joos;Fortunat Joos;Gian-Kasper Plattner;M. Steinacher

  • Oxygen and indicators of stress for marine life in multi-model global warming projections

    V. Cocco;V. Cocco;Fortunat Joos;Fortunat Joos;Marco Steinacher;Marco Steinacher;Thomas Lukas Frölicher

  • Quantifying Errors in Observationally Based Estimates of Ocean Carbon Sink Variability

    Lucas Gloege;Galen A. McKinley;Peter Landschützer;Amanda R. Fay

Frequent Co-Authors

Fortunat Joos
Fortunat Joos University of Bern
Jorge L. Sarmiento
Jorge L. Sarmiento Princeton University
William W. L. Cheung
William W. L. Cheung University of British Columbia
Keith B. Rodgers
Keith B. Rodgers Tohoku University
John P. Dunne
John P. Dunne Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
Christoph C. Raible
Christoph C. Raible University of Bern
Marion Gehlen
Marion Gehlen French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)
Jerry Tjiputra
Jerry Tjiputra Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research
Gabriel Reygondeau
Gabriel Reygondeau University of Miami
Joeri Rogelj
Joeri Rogelj Imperial College London

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a career in Environmental Sciences often involves exploring related fields that complement and expand your expertise. For example, a geology online degree can deepen your understanding of Earth's physical processes, which is essential for environmental assessment and resource management.

Another valuable area is Geographic Information Systems (GIS), crucial for spatial data analysis and environmental mapping. Numerous top programs provide options such as the top GIS masters programs, ideal for professionals aiming to harness technology for environmental planning and disaster response.

For those looking to influence policy and administration in environmental sectors, completing a public administration degree is a strategic choice. One-year intensive courses like the one year mpa offer accelerated paths to leadership roles in governmental and non-profit organizations.

Finally, understanding societal trends and human behavior is vital in addressing environmental challenges. Accredited social sciences programs, such as an accredited online bachelors in sociology, equip students with insights into community dynamics and environmental justice issues.

Combining these interdisciplinary knowledge areas can significantly enhance your career prospects in the evolving field of Environmental Sciences.

Best Scientists Citing Thomas L. Frölicher

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles