Biography

since 2006

Post-doctoral Research Assistant, University of Potsdam, Germany

2006

Dr. nat. sci. in Geophysics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Jan/Feb 2004

Visiting Scientist, The Hydrogeophysics Group, Aarhus University, Denmark

2001 - 2006

Doctoral Student, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

2000 - 2001

Research Assistant, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

1999 - 2000

Visiting Scientist, Department of Water Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development, Windhoek, Namibia

1995 - 2000

Diploma Student in Geophysics, University of Leipzig, Germany

Research

Integration of multi-method, multi-scale data bases

Tomographic imaging and joint inversion

Hydrogeophysics: Applying geophysical tools for aquifer characterization

Integrated surveying strategies

Optimization of data acquisition strategies (experimental design)

Teaching

Application of Inversion Methods (lecture within the framework of module MGPP04 Geophysical Inversion, MSc Geowissenschaften)

Module MGPW05 Electric and Electromagnetic Methods, MSc Geowissenschaften

Publications

Tronicke, J., Paasche, H., Böniger, U. (in press): Crosshole traveltime tomography using particle swarm optimization: a near surface field example. Geophysics.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (in press): Zonal cooperative inversion of partially co-located data sets constrained by structural a priori information. Near Surface Geophysics.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2011): Automated compilation of pseudo-lithological maps from airborne geophysical data sets using Gustafson-Kessel cluster analysis. Exploration Geophysics, 42, 275-285.

Linder, S., Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Niederleithinger, E., Vienken, T. (2010): Zonal cooperative inversion of crosshole P-wave, S-wave, and georadar traveltime data sets. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 72, 254-262.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2010): Automated integration of partially colocated models: subsurface zonation using a modified fuzzy c-means cluster algorithm. Geophysics, 75, P11-P22.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2009): Rapid integration of large airborne geophysical data suites using a fuzzy partitioning cluster algorithm: A tool for geological mapping and mineral exploration targeting. Exploration Geophysics, 40, 277-287.

Paasche, H., Werban, U., Dietrich, P. (2009): Near-surface seismic traveltime tomography using a direct-push source and surface-planted receivers. Geophysics, 74, G17-G25.

Holliger, K., Tronicke, J., Paasche, H., Dafflon, B. (2008): Quantitative integration of hydrogeophysical and hydrological data: Geostatistical approaches. In: Overexploitation and Contamination of Shared Groundwater Resources, ed. Darnault, C., Springer, New York, 67-82.

Paasche, H., Wendrich, A., Trela, C., Tronicke, J. (2008): Detecting voids in masonry by cooperatively inverting P-wave and georadar traveltimes. Journal of Geophysics and Engineering, 5, 256-267.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Maurer, H., Green, A.G., Auken, E., Stauffer, F. (2007): Geophysical surveying an active well catchment in the presence of significant topography and anthropogenic disturbances. Near Surface Geophysics, 5, 309-319.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J. (2007): Cooperative inversion of 2D geophysical data sets: A zonal approach based on fuzzy c-means cluster analysis. Geophysics, 72, A35-A39.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Holliger, K., Green, A.G., Maurer, H. (2006): Integration of diverse physical-property models: Subsurface zonation and petrophysical parameter estimation based on fuzzy c-means cluster analyses. Geophysics, 71, H33-H44. 

Tronicke, J., Paasche, H., Böniger, U. (2011): Joint global inversion of GPR and P-wave seismic traveltimes using particle swarm optimization. 6^th International Workshop on Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar, Aachen, 4 p.

Eberle, D., Paasche, H. (2011): Integration of remote sensing, airborne radiometric and regional geochemistry data suites for mineral exploration.  10^th International Conference on Geoinformatics, Kiev, 5 p.

Eberle, D., Paasche, H. (2010): Integration of satellite imagery, airborne radiometric and regional geochemical data sets for mineral exploration. 16^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Zurich, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2010): Zonal cooperative inversion of data sets with partially co-located model areas. 16^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Zurich, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2010): Integration and zonation of geophysical data sets with skewed histographic data distribution using Gustafson-Kessel cluster analysis. Proceedings of the EGM 2010 International Workshop, Capri, 4 p.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2010): Regional geochemical mapping constrained by airborne radiometric data and satellite imagery. Proceedings of the EGM 2010 International Workshop, Capri 4 p.

Paasche, H., Werban, U., Dietrich, P. (2009): Reversed multi-offset VSP traveltime tomography employing direct-push technology for near-surface seismic velocity imaging. Proceedings of the 11^th SAGA Biennial Conference and Exhibition, Swaziland, South African Geophysical Association, 311-315.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2009): Automated integration of large geophysical data sets using three partitioning cluster algorithms: a comparison. Proceedings of the 11^th SAGA Biennial Conference and Exhibition, Swaziland, South African Geophysical Association, 286-291.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2009): Zonal cooperative inversion of partially co-located crosshole tomographic P- and S-wave traveltime data sets under automated incorporation of a priori information. Proceedings of the 11^th SAGA Biennial Conference and Exhibition, Swaziland, South African Geophysical Association, 325-329.

Paasche, H., Eberle, D. (2009): Integration and data driven zonation of large airborne geophysical maps using cluster analysis. 15^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Dublin, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2009): Rapid and objective integration and zonation of partially co-located models. 15^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Dublin, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2008): Cooperative inversion based on fuzzy c-means cluster analysis - application to field data. 21^st Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP), Philadelphia, 6 p. (invited contribution)

Linder, S., Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Niederleithinger, E. (2008): Zonal cooperative inversion of crosshole tomographic data. 14^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Krakow, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J., Dietrich, P. (2007): Cooperative inversion based on fuzzy c-means cluster analysis - application to field data. 13^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Istanbul, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Günther, T., Tronicke, J., Green, A.G., Maurer, H.R., Holliger, K. (2007): Integrating multi-scale geophysical data for the 3D characterization of an alluvial aquifer. 13^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Istanbul, 5 p.

Marschall, K., Werban, U., Reboulet, E., Linder, S., Hirsch, M., Paasche, H., Dietrich, P. (2007): Combination of near surface geophysical and geotechnical methods for exploring construction sites. 13^th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Istanbul, 5 p.

Paasche, H., Tronicke, J. (2003): Improving the reliability of electrical imaging by using adapted starting models, EAGE 65^th Conference & Exhibition, Stavanger, P094, 4 p.

Tronicke, J., Paasche, H., Holliger, K., Green, A.G. (2002): Combining crosshole georadar velocity and attenuation tomography for site characterization: A case study in an unconsolidated aquifer, in Koppenjan, S., and Lee, H., eds., Proceedings of the 9^th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar: Santa Barbara, SPIE Vol. 4758, 170-175.

Paasche, H., Ormuz, N., van der Kruk, J., Tronicke, J. (2002): Avoiding miss-interpretation of GPR measurements in forested areas, Proceedings of the 8^th meeting of the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society - European Section, Aveiro, 93-96.