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Dr. Wolfgang Kausch is a scientific staff member at the Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He is actively involved in research in galactic astrophysics, atmospheric astronomy, and instrumentation for next-generation telescopes such as the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). His work focuses on sky background modeling, telluric correction, and data reduction pipelines for instruments like MICADO and METIS.
- Position: Scientific Staff
- Institution: University of Innsbruck
- Department: Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics
- Research Group: Galactic Astrophysics
Wolfgang Kausch's research interests include airglow and nightglow studies, atmospheric modeling, astronomical spectroscopy, and data processing. He has made significant contributions to the development of tools such as molecfit for telluric absorption correction and SKYCORR for sky subtraction. His work bridges atmospheric science and observational astronomy, utilizing data from ESO’s VLT and other facilities to study Earth's upper atmosphere and improve astronomical data quality.
His recent publications (2021–2025) show a strong focus on modeling airglow emissions, infrared sky brightness, and pipeline development for ELT instruments. These works frequently appear in journals such as Astronomy & Astrophysics, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, and Geoscientific Model Development, reflecting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of astrophysics and atmospheric science.
Scientific Awards:
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Wolfgang Kausch is actively involved in major international collaborations, including the MICADO and METIS consortia. He contributes to the design and implementation of data reduction pipelines and presents progress reports at regular consortium meetings. While no direct students are listed, he collaborates closely with senior researchers and contributes to student training through educational instrumentation projects. He also participates in public outreach, delivering lectures and organizing telescope viewings.
Labs and Research Teams:
He is a key member of the Galactic Astrophysics research group and contributes to the Functional Materials Science (FunMat) and Scientific Computing research platforms at the University of Innsbruck. His work is integral to ESO’s ELT instrumentation efforts, particularly in atmospheric characterization and data processing.
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