Dr. Dirk Gajewski

Professor

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Biography

Dirk Gajewski is a Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Geophysics at the University of Hamburg, specializing in Applied Seismics. He completed his studies in Geophysics at the University of Clausthal, where he earned his diploma in 1981, followed by a PhD in 1987. His career includes significant teaching and research positions at several esteemed institutions, including the Geophysical Institute at the University of Karlsruhe and Stanford University. Over the years, Gajewski has contributed to various international research teams and has taken on roles such as Visiting Professor at multiple universities in North America and Brazil. He has directed the Wave Inversion Technology (WIT) Consortium since 2007, focusing on seismic modeling and imaging, and has been involved with numerous professional societies and editorial boards. His research interests lie primarily in seismic migration, anisotropy, and real-time imaging technologies, reflecting advanced methodologies in geophysics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Institute of Geophysics, University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Served as an Associate Professor in Applied Geophysics.

Chair in Applied Seismics

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Currently serving as Chair in Applied Seismics.

Courses

Applied Seismics Seismic Waves II Signal Processing II Modeling Seismic Waves Seismic Migration Seismic Anisotropy Numerical Methods

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).