Background
Jacob, Daniel James was born on June 14, 1958 in East Patchogue, New York, United States. Son of Maurice and Lise (Durnand-Gasselin) Jacob.
Jacob, Daniel James was born on June 14, 1958 in East Patchogue, New York, United States. Son of Maurice and Lise (Durnand-Gasselin) Jacob.
Chemical engineering degree, Ecole Supérieure de Physique & Chimie Industrielles, Paris, 1980; Master of Science, California Institute Technology, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1985.
Research fellow, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985-1987; assistant professor, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1987-1991; associate professor, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-1994; Gordon McKay professor atmospheric chemistry/environmental engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1994.
Fellow American Geophysical Union (James B. Macelwane medal 1994).
Married Janice F. Foley, August 18, 1990. Children: Eric Oscar, Richard Alex.