Background
Jager, Ocker Cornelis de was born on April 9, 1961 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Marthinus Willem and Johanna Francina de Jager.
Jager, Ocker Cornelis de was born on April 9, 1961 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Marthinus Willem and Johanna Francina de Jager.
Bachelor of Science (honorary), Northwest University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1981. Master of Science (honorary), Northwest University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwest University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1986.
Nrc research associate National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, 1991—1991. Junior researcher Northwest University, 1984—1987, research scientist, 1988—1990, senior lecturer, 1992—1994, assistant professor, 1995—1996, professor, 1997—2007, research chair, sa department science & technical and national research foundation, astrophysics & space science, since 2008. Commission member iupap c4: cosmic rays International Union Pure and Applied Physics, College Park, Maryland, since 2007.
Member of International Astronomical Union.
Married Hester Isabel Nel. 1 child Petronella Magdalena.