Research directions

Research topics of the institute in four areas, from regional geophysics to instrument manufacturing.

Geophysics

7 topics

  • Regional geophysics
  • Mining geophysics
  • Theoretical geophysics
  • Engineering geophysics
  • Environmental geophysics

Geomagnetism

  • Earth’s magnetic field
  • Paleomagnetism

Seismology

2 topics

  • Seismology
  • Earthquake prediction

Engineering seismology

4 topics

  • Engineering seismology
  • Strong ground motion: database, analysis and modelling
  • Seismic hazard and risk assessment
  • Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics

Instruments

1 topic

  • Design and manufacture of geophysical instruments

Publications of the institute