Dr. Daniela Domeisen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniela Domeisen is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in atmospheric processes and predictability. Her research focuses on the interactions between stratospheric dynamics and tropospheric weather patterns, including teleconnections and extreme weather events. She leads multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as NOAA and the Swiss National Science Foundation. Domeisen's expertise includes modeling and observations of predictable weather phenomena, alongside a keen interest in the impacts of El Niño on climate patterns. Prior to her current position, she held various academic roles in Europe and the USA, where she developed strong research groups focused on atmospheric dynamics and predictability. Domeisen is dedicated to mentoring young scientists and advancing the understanding of climate and atmosphere interactions.

Research Interests

Atmospheric Processes Prediction Stratosphere Teleconnections Extreme Weather Events

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Université de Lausanne • Switzerland

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Processes'.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

ETH Zürich • Switzerland

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Predictability'.

Junior Professor

2015-01-01 — 2017-12-31

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel / Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel • Germany

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Dynamics Predictability'.

Research Analyst / Consultant

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

MarexSpectron • London, UK

CliSAP Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Universität Hamburg, CliSAP Excellence Cluster • Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Cornell University, Earth Atmospheric Sciences • Ithaca, NY, USA

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

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Editor’s Citation for Excellence in Refereeing

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Dandelion Award

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ECMWF Fellow

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Fast Track Fellowship

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via:mento Mentoring Fellowship

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Connector Award

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Warren G. Klein Doctoral Fellowship

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.