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The LIAG Institute for Applied Geophysics (LIAG) is an independent, non-university research institute based in Hanover, Germany.

Welcome to LIAG

We employ applied geophysical methods to explore and solve problems in the field of groundwater resources, geohazards and georeservoirs as source and storage components for energy supply. The focus of our research is the exploration of the shallow and accessible subsurface and the development of the respective investigation techniques. The institute has more than 75 years of experience in applied geophysical research. Our years of specialization in near-surface geophysical applications, our spectrum of novel equipment and data infrastructure, as well as our resulting expertise in combining diverse geophysical methods characterize LIAG as a unique research institution in Germany.

Since spring 2024, LIAG has consisted of three research departments, each with two research areas.
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History of the Institute

LIAG was established as an independent research institute in 1999. Previously, it was a department of the Geological Survey of Lower Saxony. This department was founded in 1948 by the Höchster Agreement.

Today LIAG and the Federal Institute for Geoscience and Natural Resources (BGR) as well as the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) constitute the GeoZentrum Hanover (GZH).

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Management

Director:

Professor Dr. Martin Sauter

+49 511 643-2301

Management

Managing Director:

RD Lars Naue

+49 511 643-2599

Head of Research Department Geophysical Exploration

Research Group Structures

Professor Dr Gerald Gabriel

+49 511 643-3510

Head of Research Department Geophysical Exploration

Research Group Monitoring

Professor Dr Mike Müller-Petke

+49 511 643-3253

Head of Research Department Geophysical Parameterization

Research Group Regionalisierung:

Professor Dr Sumiko Tsukamoto

+49 511 643-2537

Head of Research Department System Integration

Research Group Static Modelling

Professor Dr Inga Moeck

+49 511 643-3468

Documents

Statute (German)
Articles (German)
Terms of Condition (German)
Schedule of Remuneration (German)