In the field of seismics, we are particularly concerned with near-surface seismics and seismics in the uppermost kilometers of the Earth's crust. Geohazards such as sinkholes and landslides, the imaging of fault zones in the subsurface, and the exploration of reservoirs for instance for geothermal energy, are both major educational and research objectives. Based on the joint appointment and research cooperation with GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, further information can be found also on their website.