Professor Dr. Ivica Janekovic

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ivica Janekovic is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in physical oceanography and numerical modeling. With extensive experience in the development and implementation of ocean models, Janekovic focuses on advancing understanding of major ocean processes and improving data assimilation techniques. His research interests include coastal ocean forecasting systems, utilizing advanced numerical methods and real-time applications in ocean-atmosphere modeling. He is involved in significant projects such as the 'Swan-Canning Foreshore Risk Mapping Climate Scenarios' and research on marine heatwaves in Western Australia. Janekovic has co-supervised multiple PhD and master's students and contributed to course development in the Oceans Graduate School. He actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations and is a member of various scientific boards, including the Copernicus Mercator Ocean International.

Research Interests

Numerical Modeling of Coastal Processes Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions Ocean Dynamics Data Assimilation Supercomputer Simulations

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — 2025-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Senior Research Scientist - Advisor

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Ruđer Bošković Institute • Zagreb, Croatia

Senior Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Ruđer Bošković Institute • Zagreb, Croatia

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Ruđer Bošković Institute • Zagreb, Croatia

Post-doc Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2011-12-31

University of Hawai’i, Mānoa • Hawai’i, USA

Research Scientist

1997-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Ruđer Bošković Institute • Zagreb, Croatia

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae

Application Checklist

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.