Albrecht Rothermel

Albrecht Rothermel is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ulm, Germany, since 1994. He co-founded the Competence Center for 'Automotive Electronics and Information Systems' and held visiting professorships at Edith Cowan University, Shandong University, and Nara Institute of Science and Technology. His research focuses on mixed-signal circuit design for biomedical implants, particularly retinal prostheses.

• Education: Dipl.-Ing. (1984) and Dr.-Ing. (1989) from University of Dortmund and Duisburg, respectively.

Research Interests: Specializing in subretinal implant design, low-power analog circuits, and clock/data recovery systems for medical devices. Current work includes improving implant longevity and visual stimulation efficiency.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize intraocular sensors, high-density electrode arrays, and neural stimulation algorithms. His work spans both biomedical applications and video processing standards.

• Scientific Awards: 2016 University of Ulm Cooperation Award, 2006 IEEE ICCE Best Paper, 2003 Industry-University Cooperation Award.

Editorial Roles: Former IEEE JSSC Associate Editor, ISSCC TPC-member, and currently in ESSCIRC and ICCE program committees. Memberships: IEEE Senior Member, VDE, and FKTG.