Professor Leena Järvi of the University of Helsinki, Finland, has been awarded the 5th Sergej Zilitinkevich Memorial Award for her outstanding contributions to urban boundary-layer meteorology. The award was presented at the EMS Annual Meeting 2026, where Professor Järvi delivered the award lecture on Monday, 7 September, titled “Turbulence in Cities – From Microscale Ventilation to Urban Boundary Layer Structures.”
Professor Järvi, from the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki, has authored 94 peer-reviewed publications and is the principal developer of the SUEWS model. She has also led the Strategic Research Council project CO-CARBON, which promotes the effective use of scientific knowledge in society. In addition, Professor Järvi has led several collaborative studies with city representatives, focusing on carbon-smart solutions and examining the impacts of trees and urban building layouts on air pollution in real urban environments.
The Sergej Zilitinkevich Memorial Award is an international recognition presented annually to a creative and influential scientist who has achieved major breakthroughs in atmospheric or oceanic boundary-layer research. The award is supported by leading institutions, including the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the European Meteorological Society (EMS), the Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC), INAR, the Finnish Network for Atmospheric Sciences, the Finnish Geophysical Society, and the Finnish Foundation for Aerosol Research. Read more: Sergej Zilitinkevich Memorial Award: Celebrating Excellence in Boundary Layer Research – ACCC
We extend our congratulations to Professor Järvi for this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding scientific achievements and impact in the field!
Text by: PEEX HeadQuarters, Helsinki Office, Finland
