Stephen E. Hobbs

Stephen Hobbs (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in mathematics and physics from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, U.K., in 1980, and the Ph.D. degree in ecological physics from the Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford, U.K., in 1986, with the focus on kite anemometry. He leads the Space Group at Cranfield University, Cranfield, U.K. He has active research work in sensor systems for space and remote sensing applications. He has more than 30 years experience of teaching space engineering at the postgraduate level and planning and reviewing taught courses. His technical expertise includes spaceborne radar (technology and applications), space system engineering, “clean space,” atmospheric science, sensor system/instrumentation development, signal processing, and mathematical modeling. He has led major research projects for a variety of funding agencies, including most recently the European Space Agency.