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Howard Zebker is the Kwoh Ting Li Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and a Professor of Geophysics at Stanford University. His research group specializes in interferometric radar remote sensing applications, focusing on technique development and applied studies of the Earth and the solar system. With a background as a microwave engineer, Zebker built support equipment for SEASAT satellite synthetic aperture radar and designed airborne radar systems. He is known for his development of radar interferometry and has led both spaceborne and airborne sensors capable of measuring topography with meter-scale accuracy and surface deformation at millimeter scales. His contributions include participation in the NASA Cassini Mission to Saturn, where he analyzed data acquired from radar/radiometer instruments. An esteemed fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Electromagnetics Academy, Zebker has served on several National Academy panels related to space studies and technology. He holds joint appointments with the Department of Electrical Engineering and is involved in various academic and advisory committees.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Currently serving as a full professor in the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Geophysics.
Department of Geophysics, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Oversaw departmental responsibilities and contributed to program advancement.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory •
Engaged in high-level scientific research related to radar measurements.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.