The department's work is characterised by a broad spectrum of geophysical methods (seismics, potential methods, geoelectrics, electromagnetics, georadar, NMR) and their interdisciplinary combination in order to achieve a precise investigation of the subsurface. A particular strength of our research lies in our technological and numerical expertise. This expertise leads to the development and optimisation of state-of-the-art geophysical measurement methods. This enables us to open up new fields of application.

The department's methodological research is integrated into the Institute's thematic issues. Our work contributes significantly to the areas of geohazards, georeservoirs and groundwater systems.
 

The department is divided into two research groups:

• Research Group: Structures
  
  This area concentrates on the recording and analysis of geological structures using seismic and potential field-based methods
   
• Research Group: Monitoring
  
  Here the focus is on monitoring dynamic processes in the subsurface using geoelectric and electromagnetic methods