Dr. Oliver Gerberding

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Gerberding is a principal investigator at the University of Hamburg, specializing in Experimental Physics and Gravitational Wave Detection. He completed his doctorate at Leibniz Universität Hannover in 2014 and has held several postdoctoral positions, including at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. His research interests focus on the detection of gravitational waves, and he has been actively involved in various institutional responsibilities, including chairing work packages for the Einstein Telescope initiative. Gerberding has a strong background in technical physics, holding a diploma from Leibniz Universität Hannover. He is engaged in collaborative research initiatives and has contributed to the organization of conferences and workshops related to gravitational wave astronomy.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Focus on Experimental Physics and Gravitational Wave Detection.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics • Hannover, Germany

Research on gravitational wave detection.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Leibniz Universität Hannover • Hannover, Germany

Engaged in postdoctoral research activities.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

National Institute of Standards and Technology and Joint Quantum Institute • University of Maryland, USA

Worked on quantum physics research.

Scientific Assistant

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics • Hannover, Germany

Supported research in gravitational wave physics.

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).