Dr. Daniela Domeisen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniela Domeisen is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Atmospheric Processes and Predictability. She leads a research group dedicated to studying stratospheric influences on weather, including teleconnections and extreme weather events. After completing her PhD in Climate Physics and Chemistry at MIT, she undertook postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions including Cornell University and the University of Hamburg. Her research employs innovative methodologies to enhance the understanding and forecasting of climate variability and has garnered support from national and international funding bodies. Domeisen is actively involved in various projects exploring the dynamics of weather systems, with a focus on understanding remote drivers of temperature extremes and improving the predictability of sudden stratospheric warming events. She has published extensively, contributing to significant advancements in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Université de Lausanne • Switzerland

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Processes'.

Assistant Professor

— Present

ETH Zürich • Switzerland

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Predictability'.

Junior Professor

— Present

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre Ocean Research Kiel • Germany

Head of research group 'Atmospheric Dynamics Predictability'.

Research Analyst / Consultant

— Present

MarexSpectron • London, UK

CliSAP Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Universität Hamburg • Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY, USA

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

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Editor’s Citation Excellence

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Dandelion Award

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ECMWF Fellow

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Fast Track Fellowship

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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.