Dr. Jan Zika

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Zika is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He plays a fundamental research role in understanding how ocean water is affected by climate change. Jan has led a team of researchers using ocean observations to demonstrate that as the climate warms, wet regions of the globe are becoming wetter while dry regions are becoming dryer. His research has contributed significantly to establishing that the atmosphere is unlikely to become more energetic as a result of climate change, affirming that the water system enhances the efficiency of the atmospheric heat engine. Prior to his position at UNSW, Jan completed his PhD at CSIRO Hobart and worked at institutions such as Université Joseph Fourier Grenoble, University of Southampton, and Imperial College London. He has been awarded both National Environment Research Council Postdoctoral and Senior Fellowships. In recognition of his work, Jan received the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award from the European Geosciences Union's Ocean Science Division in 2018, and in 2020 he was awarded the Anton Hales Medal by the Australian Academy of Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Research and teaching in mathematics and statistics with a focus on climate change and ocean dynamics.

Awards

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Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award

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Anton Hales Medal

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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