Thomas Hobiger

Professor Thomas Hobiger, currently at the University of Stuttgart, is a distinguished expert in space geodesy and navigation. With M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Vienna University of Technology, Hobiger's career spans roles at a Japanese research institute and as Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology before his current position. His research interests encompass a broad spectrum, including VLBI, GNSS, Earth rotation, sea-level change, software-defined radio, and high-performance computing. Hobiger has significantly contributed to developing next-generation space-geodetic systems and processing tools, particularly for VLBI and GNSS. His expertise earned him the prestigious Geodesy Section Award from the American Geophysical Union in 2018. As an educator, he previously taught courses on sensing planet Earth at Chalmers. Hobiger's multifaceted work in space geodesy and navigation continues to advance our understanding of Earth's dynamics and improve precision in global positioning and timing systems.