Daniel Jacob

Daniel Jacob is the Vasco McCoy Family Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Engineering at Harvard University, affiliated with the Harvard University Center for the Environment and the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, greenhouse gas emissions, and satellite remote sensing, with a strong emphasis on methane monitoring and climate policy applications. He leads the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group and has pioneered tools like the Integrated Methane Inversion (IMI) system using TROPOMI satellite data. Recent work includes high-resolution global methane emission quantification, stratospheric ozone contributions, and urban landfill emissions assessment. His research integrates satellite observations with advanced modeling to inform environmental policy.

Notable contributions include developing methodologies for diagnosing particulate nitrate sensitivity, quantifying aviation NOx impacts on air quality, and analyzing transpacific transport of pollutants. He advises students like Hannah Nesser (Ph.D. '23) and collaborates on NASA missions such as Carbon-I for greenhouse gas observation. His lab's work spans environmental chemistry, geostationary satellite data analysis, and interdisciplinary climate solutions.

Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but his extensive publications and leadership roles reflect significant academic impact. His research has implications for global climate mitigation strategies, air quality management, and sustainable agricultural practices.