Thomas Hertweck

Dr. Thomas Hertweck is a Researcher at the Geophysical Institute (GPI) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in Applied Geophysics and seismics from data acquisition to processing. He has been involved in teaching geophysical laboratory exercises, professional internships, and courses such as Introduction to Reflection Seismics and Seismic Data Processing. Prior to joining KIT, he spent over 12 years in the seismic industry as a geophysical researcher, software developer, R&D manager, and head of an R&D department.

Research Interests: Applied geophysics, seismic data processing, high-performance computing in geophysics, full waveform inversion, reflection seismics, and true-amplitude migration techniques. His work focuses on enhancing seismic imaging through innovative algorithms and software development.

Recent Publications: His research covers diverse topics including rift basin development, velocity analysis strategies, negative frequency significance, and advanced seismic stacking methods. These publications highlight his expertise in seismic data processing, waveform inversion, and tectonic studies.

Committee Involvement: He serves on the Examination Board of the KIT Faculty of Physics, the Admissions Committee for the Master's Program in Geophysics, and the editorial board of the Journal of Seismic Exploration.