George Hospodarsky

George Hospodarsky is a Research Scientist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa, with over 30 years of expertise in space physics instrumentation. He specializes in the design, calibration, and operation of radio and plasma wave sensors for NASA missions.

• Education: PhD in Physics (University of Iowa), MS in Physics (University of Iowa), BS in Physics and Astronomy (University of Iowa)

His research focuses on space physics, particularly radio waves and plasma waves in planetary and Earth magnetospheres, with a technical emphasis on search coil magnetometers and spacecraft instrumentation. Key areas include wave-normal analysis, Poynting vector measurements, and energetic particle interactions. He has contributed to major missions like Juno, Cassini, and Van Allen Probes.

Contact: University of Iowa, 771 Van Allen Hall (VAN), Iowa City, IA 52242 | Phone: 319-335-1957 | Email: george-hospodarsky@uiowa.edu