Jan Stake

Jan Stake is a Professor of Terahertz Electronics and head of the Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a MSc (1994) and PhD (1999) in electrical engineering and microwave electronics from Chalmers. His research focuses on terahertz technology for space missions, climate science, and industrial applications. Key projects include developing THz components for the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) and MetOp satellites, and creating sensors for pharmaceutical manufacturing. He has authored 388+ publications, served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, and is an IRMMW-THz board member. Current work emphasizes integrated THz components for space science and wireless communication. Awards include visiting research fellowships at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (2023). Teaching includes semiconductor physics and microwave engineering, with a weekly journal club for PhD students.

Research Interests:

• Terahertz fundamental science and applications
• Space instrumentation (e.g., SWI instrument for Juice mission)
• Climate monitoring via atmospheric THz measurements
• Graphene-based THz detectors and amplifiers
• THz radar systems for industrial process monitoring

Recent Work Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize high-precision quantum-cascade lasers, antenna alignment optimization, industrial THz sensing systems, and space-borne receiver reliability. Key themes include improving THz component integration, enhancing spectral resolution for molecular analysis, and advancing THz applications in manufacturing and environmental science.

Awards & Roles:

• Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology (2016–2018)
• Chair, IEEE THz Best Paper Award Committee (2019–2021)
• Elected IRMMW-THz Board Member (2017–2024)
• Visiting Research Fellow, UK National Physical Laboratory (2023)

Grants & Collaborations: Active in EU and industry partnerships for space instrumentation (e.g., Juice mission) and pharmaceutical sensing. Lab develops THz components with companies in aerospace and medical sectors.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Laboratory, collaborating with National Physical Laboratory (UK) and ESA on space instrument development.