Adrian Jäggi

Adrian Jäggi is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Natural Sciences and Director of the Astronomical Institute (AIUB) at the University of Bern. He held a TUM-IAS Carl von Linde Junior Fellowship from 2007 to 2008, focusing on LEO satellite orbit and gravity field determination. His research integrates GPS data analysis, satellite dynamics, and computational geodesy.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master in Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics (1996–2001), University of Bern
• PhD in Astronomy (2006), University of Bern (dissertation on pseudo-stochastic orbit modeling)
• Teaching Certificate for High-School Level (2002), University of Bern

Research Interests: Jäggi specializes in Global Gravity Field Recovery and Orbit Determination of Low Earth Satellites, leveraging GPS and Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) techniques. His work emphasizes precision in satellite trajectory analysis and computational methods for geodetic applications.

Awards:

• 2006 Faculty of Science Award in Physics, University of Bern

Advising & Grants: As a former Carl von Linde Fellow, his academic trajectory includes collaborative research with Reiner Rummel at TUM. He has led the Focus Group on Satellite Geodesy since 2009 in Zimmerwald, addressing scientific SLR responsibilities.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Astronomical Institute at the University of Bern, fostering interdisciplinary research in satellite-based geodesy and gravity field studies.