Christian Jakob

Professor Christian Jakob is a Professor for Climate Modelling at Monash University's School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, a position he has held since 2007. He previously served as Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science and Deputy Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, and is currently leading the bid for the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Meteorology, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich (2001)

Professor Jakob's research expertise spans Climate Modelling, Atmospheric Science, and Meteorology, with specialized focus on model representation of clouds, convection, and precipitation. His work bridges fundamental atmospheric processes with large-scale climate system dynamics, contributing significantly to climate extremes research and next-generation weather prediction frameworks through leadership in major collaborative initiatives.

He has secured substantial research funding through directorship roles in multiple ARC Centres of Excellence, demonstrating extensive project leadership and mentorship within national climate science consortia despite no explicit student listings in the source material.

Professor Jakob leads interdisciplinary research teams within Australia's premier climate science centers, driving collaborative efforts to advance 21st-century weather and climate modeling capabilities through institutional partnerships and international scientific networks.