Dr. Hannah Christensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hannah Christensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, leading the Atmospheric Processes group. Her research focuses on climate physics, particularly the role of uncertain small-scale processes in weather and seasonal climate predictions. By combining theoretical ideas with observational analysis and numerical modeling, she aims to enhance the capabilities of weather and climate models. Her specific interest includes uncertainty quantification in predictive modeling. Hannah co-leads the University of Oxford's Intelligent Earth Centre for Doctoral Training, which focuses on training the next generation of students to address environmental challenges through Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She is involved in the international Model Uncertainty-Model Intercomparison Project (MUMIP), aimed at improving modeling practices globally. Hannah has received several accolades for her contributions, including the American Meteorological Society's Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award and the Early Career Scientist Medal from the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. She has contributed to significant publications, including a chapter in the IPCC AR6 report and serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford, Department of Physics • Oxford, ENG, GB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of climate physics, leading the Atmospheric Processes group.

Awards

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Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award

2021-01-01
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Early Career Scientist Medal

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.