Jan van der Kruk

Jan van der Kruk is a Professor at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG), Forschungszentrum Jülich, leading the research group Hydrogeophysical Imaging and Characterization. His work bridges geophysics and hydrology, focusing on advanced electromagnetic techniques.

• Specializes in noninvasive electromagnetic geophysical tools (EMI, GPR)
• Investigates soil properties (clay content, porosity, soil water content)
• Develops high-resolution modeling and inversion tools for subsurface imaging

His research addresses hydrogeological challenges in both unsaturated and saturated zones, contributing to sustainable water resource management.

Key Techniques:

• Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Wave propagation modeling
• Quantitative medium characterization