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Tobias Staal

Research Fellow in Computational Physics (Geophysics)

Oceans and Cryosphere

Orcid identifier0000-0002-4323-6748
  • Research Fellow in Computational Physics (Geophysics)
    Oceans and Cryosphere
  • University of Tasmania, Physics, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Oceans and Cryosphere, Sandy Bay Campus, TAS

BIO

I am a geophysicist specialising in Antarctic research. My background is in geology and geomorphology, previously working in the Arctic and Europe. I also have a professional background and education in art and engineering.

The Antarctic continent, surpassing Australia in size, remains largely unexplored due to its extensive ice cover and challenging accessibility. Understanding Antarctica's geology and lithospheric structure is compounded by the uncertain effects of ongoing global warming that vary across different regions.

My research is focused on merging data from geology, geophysics, and statistical computer models. By integrating diverse disciplines, I aim to comprehensively understand the continent's structure, particularly within the ice-covered interior. Through models, we can illuminate the intricate interactions between the massive ice sheet and the underlying subglacial geology and better prepare for the Antarctic response to global warming and rising sea levels.

In addition to my work on Antarctica, I study geothermal heat, explore innovative applications of geophysics and instrumentation and learn from the history of polar science.

Please feel free to connect with me to discuss potential collaborations. I am here to share knowledge and contribute to the community.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Associate in Computational Physics (Geophysics)
    University of Tasmania, Physics ACEAS, Hobart, Australia1 Sep 2022 - present
  • Research Fellow in Antarctic Seismology
    University of Tasmania, Physics, Hobart, Australia1 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2022
  • Research Assistant
    University of Tasmania, IMAS, Hobart, Australia1 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2021

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Geoscientist
    Geoneon, Hobart, Australia1 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2021
  • Field geophysisist
    Cowi (Denmark), Kongens Lyngby, Denmark2010 - 2015
  • Field Scientist
    Norwegian Polar Institute, Svalbard, Norway2010 - 2010
  • Light designer
    Rapid Eye, Denmark2009 - 2016
  • Sound and light designer
    Swedish National Touring Theatre, Sweden2004 - 2010
  • Light designer
    STÜ, Estonia2009 - 2014
  • Sound engineer
    Circus Cirkör, World Tour2003 - 2005
  • Sound designer
    Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm, Sweden2003 - 2004
  • Sound designer
    Stockholm City Theatre, Sweden2002 - 2003
  • Stage manager
    Upsala Stadsteater, Sweden1998 - 2003
  • Sound Engineer
    Swedish Radio, P1, P3, Stockholm, Sweden1997 - 2004
  • Plumber
    Linds Rör AB, Sweden1993 - 1996

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
  • MSc
    University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • BSc
    University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • AD
    Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Swedish
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Danish
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • French
    Can read
  • Russian
    Can read

SCHOOL AND PORTFOLIO

  • Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

AVAILABILITY

  • Collaborative projects
  • Technical support
  • Media enquiries
  • Membership of an advisory committee

FIELD OF RESEARCH