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Joachim Oberhammer is a Professor in Microwave and THz Microsystems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. He leads research in radio-frequency/microwave/terahertz micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and has held academic roles since 2005. His work includes pioneering advancements in THz communication, sub-THz radar concepts, and MEMS-based components. Oberhammer has been awarded the 2023 Young Engineer Award by the European Microwave Association and holds multiple grants, including an ERC Consolidator Grant (2013) and SSF framework grants (2014–2025). He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and holds four patents in MEMS and THz technology. Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Graz University of Technology, 2000), Ph.D. in Microwave Engineering (KTH, 2004). Postdoctoral research at Nanyang Technological University (2004) and Kyoto University (2008). Guest professorships at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2019–2020) and NASA-JPL (2014). Research focuses on MEMS fabrication, THz systems integration, and radar technologies. Key projects include the EU-funded M3TERA and Car2TERA projects, and leadership in SSF framework grants for electronics research. He coordinates the EU RIA projects TeraMeasure and TESLA, advancing terahertz applications. Teaching responsibilities include MSc and PhD courses in MEMS engineering, radar systems, and integrated circuits. His lab develops high-performance THz components, including waveguide switches, antennas, and filters, with applications in communication, sensing, and aerospace.

• Terahertz Microsystems
• RF/Microwave MEMS
• Sub-THz Radar Concepts
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Tomas Bryllert is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in terahertz technology, radar systems, and semiconductor physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Physics from Lund University (2005) and has extensive experience in both academic research and industry, co-founding Wasa Millimeter Wave AB (a Chalmers spin-off). His research focuses on terahertz frequency multipliers, radar imaging, and semiconductor device development. Affiliations: Chalmers University, Physical Electronics Laboratory Key Roles: Co-founder of Wasa Millimeter Wave AB Research Themes: THz sources, radar systems for material characterization, and nanowire transistor fabrication He was awarded a Wallenberg Foundation Research Fellowship in 2006, supporting postdoctoral research at Caltech/JPL. His work includes developing compact THz radar systems for industrial applications (e.g., pharmaceutical manufacturing) and high-power HBV frequency multipliers. Notable projects include the 'Bildgenerande THz Radar' (2016–2019) and 'HBV components for space' (2012–2013). His publications span radar technology, semiconductor devices, and terahertz imaging applications.

• Terahertz Technology
• Radar Systems
• Semiconductor Physics
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Syed Umer Abbas Shah is a Researcher at the Department of Micro and Nanosystems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology since May 2016. He holds a PhD in Microsystem Technology from KTH (2014), an MSc in Wireless Engineering from DTU (2007), and a BS in Engineering from GIK Institute (2003). His research focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz micromachined components, including filters, phase shifters, waveguides, and antennas, emphasizing MEMS reconfigurability for tunability. He has received the IEEE MTT Graduate Fellowship Award (2014) and a best paper award at the 2010 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference. His teaching includes courses such as 'Build your own Radar System' and 'Hands-On Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering.' Key research areas span MEMS-based high-frequency systems, with publications on sub-THz radar, waveguide components, and antenna design. His work addresses challenges in reconfigurable systems, beam steering, and high-frequency integration.

• Microwave Engineering
• MEMS Technology
• Terahertz Systems
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