Jakob Flury

Prof. Jakob Flury is a faculty member at Leibniz University Hannover, affiliated with the Institute of Geodesy within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has served as a Member of the Faculty Council and the Institute's Board. Notably, he was the Speaker of the SFB1128 'Relativistic Geodesy and Gravimetry with Quantum Sensors' from 2014 to 2017.

His research focuses on Satellite Geodesy, Geodetic Space Sensor Technology, and Earth's Gravity Field Modelling. Specific interests include GRACE and GRACE-FO missions, relativistic geodesy, and satellite-to-satellite tracking. Flury's work emphasizes precise gravity field determination and innovations in spaceborne sensor systems.

Flury has contributed to numerous presentations and publications, including analysis of GRACE/GRACE-FO data, validation of gravity field combinations, and advancements in accelerometer calibration. His research highlights interdisciplinary applications in geophysics, oceanography, and space technology.

Major projects include the COST-G combination service for time-variable gravity fields and the EGSIEM gravity service for emergency management. Flury's work underscores the integration of quantum sensors and relativistic principles in geodetic measurements.