Gerhard P. Fettweis

Gerhard P. Fettweis is the Vodafone Chair Professor at Dresden University of Technology since 1994, leading research in wireless transmission, chip design, and Tactile Internet systems. He earned his Ph.D. from RWTH Aachen in 1990, and held positions at IBM Research and TCSI Inc. before joining TU Dresden. His work is supported by 20 global companies and two DFG centers: cfaed and HAEC.

• Education: Ph.D. from RWTH Aachen (1990)

His research focuses on enabling ultra-low-latency communication systems for applications like the Tactile Internet in unlicensed bands. He has coordinated major funded projects exceeding EUR 500 million and spun out 11 startups in Dresden.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• IEEE Fellow
• Member of acatech (German Academy of Science and Engineering)
• Stuart Meyer Memorial Award (IEEE VTS)

Fettweis has organized major IEEE conferences including serving as TPC Chair for ICC 2009 and General Chair for VTC Spring 2013. He also leads research at ICSI on next-generation communication systems.