Frank H. P. Fitzek

Frank H. P. Fitzek is a Professor at the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), where he holds the Deutsche Telekom Chair for Communication Networks and leads a team of over 100 scientists. He coordinates major projects like the Cluster of Excellence CeTI (Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop) and the BMBF-funded 6G-Life initiative. He co-leads the Saxon-Bavarian gAIn research group on AI computing architectures.

• Current role: Professor, Technical University of Dresden
• Former roles: Professor at Aalborg University (Denmark) (2003–2014), Adjunct Professor at University of Ferrara (Italy) (2002–2003)
• Visiting appointments: MIT (USA), VTT Research Center (Finland), Arizona State University (USA)

His research spans 5G/6G systems, quantum communication, network coding, and human-machine interaction. He has pioneered compressed sensing and cooperative networking applications, with patents in wireless protocols, robotics, and AI. Collaborations include MIT, Aalborg University, TUM, BUTE, and industry leaders like Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson.

Scientific recognition includes

• Doctor Honoris Causa (BUTE, 2015)
• Vodafone Innovation Prize (2012)
• SAPERE AUDE Grant (2011)
• Nokia Champion Awards (2007–2013)
• YRP Award (2005)

He co-founded multiple startups in communications, robotics, and quantum technologies, translating academic research into commercial solutions.