Daniel Jacob

Daniel Jacob is a Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Engineering at Harvard University, affiliated with the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He holds the Vasco McCoy Family Professor title and serves as Area Chair for Environmental Science & Engineering. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and environmental engineering, with an emphasis on modeling and analysis. Jacob is also a Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences and a Faculty Associate of the Harvard University Center for the Environment. His work includes studies on carbon emissions and methane's role in climate change.

Daniel J. Jacob is the Vasco McCoy Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Engineering at Harvard University. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, with an emphasis on understanding the interactions between climate change and air quality. His work explores the sources, transport, and impacts of pollutants such as mercury and ozone, as well as the role of aerosols and greenhouse gases in climate systems. Jacob's research integrates global modeling with observational data to assess the environmental and health impacts of anthropogenic emissions. His studies have significant implications for policy and mitigation strategies related to air quality and climate change.