Andreas Festag

Andreas Festag is a Professor at the Technical University of Ingolstadt (THI) and a founding representative of Faculty E. His research focuses on Car-2-X communication, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and communication-based vehicle safety, with an emphasis on protocol design and performance evaluation of wireless communication systems for traffic efficiency and automation.

Education

• Diploma and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Technical University Berlin

Research Activities: Andreas has contributed extensively to vehicular communication systems, including roles at institutions like the Vodafone Endowed Chair for Mobile Communication Systems at TU Dresden, NEC Laboratories Europe, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems. His work bridges academic research and practical applications in vehicle safety.

Scientific Awards and Memberships

• Rotary Research Prize 2023 (Rotary Club Ingolstadt)
• Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

He has published over 100 papers in journals, conferences, and workshops, and is affiliated with the research and test center for vehicle safety, CARISSMA.