Thomas Walter

Thomas Walter is a Professor at Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU), serving as Head of the Mechatronics Internship Office and Head of the Institute for Applied Research (IAF). His office is located in room Q207 at Albert-Einstein-Allee 53-55, 89081 Ulm, with office hours on Tuesdays from 13:00 to 14:00 or by appointment.

His research focuses on microwave and radar sensor technology and thin-film photovoltaics, with significant projects including ZAFH MikroSens (State BW/EU), KoRRunD and InnoSouth (BMBF), FindMine I/II (Urs Endress Foundation), and Salus (State BW/EU) in sensor development, alongside proCIGS and optiCIGS II for photovoltaic innovation.

His externally funded projects demonstrate strong industry-academic collaboration:

• ZAFH MikroSens (State BW / EU)
• KoRRunD (BMBF)
• InnoSouth (BMBF)
• FindMine I (Urs Endress Foundation)
• FindMine II (Urs Endress Foundation)
• Salus (State BW / EU)
• proCIGS (thin-film photovoltaics)
• optiCIGS II (thin-film photovoltaics)

These initiatives drive applied engineering solutions in sensor systems and renewable energy. His advanced course instruction in microsensors, photovoltaics, and driver assistance systems indicates active mentorship of graduate students despite no explicit student listings.

As Head of the IAF, he leads a multidisciplinary research institute housing specialized laboratories for microelectronics, sensor development, and renewable energy systems, facilitating hands-on engineering education and industry partnerships.