Manuela Wenger

Manuela Wenger is a researcher specializing in satellite communications and spacecraft systems at the Institute of Communication Networks and Satellite Communications. Her work focuses on CubeSat technology, software-defined radio (SDR), and satellite payload design. She has contributed to projects like the BRITE-Constellation, OPS-SAT, and the PRETTY satellite, which explores climate monitoring via Earth observation. Wenger has authored over 60 publications and holds the Forschungspreis (2007) for her research. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting on topics such as satellite communication links, fault detection in spacecraft systems, and innovative antenna designs.

• Education: Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Dr.techn.

Research Interests: CubeSat applications, SDR platforms, fault-tolerant power systems, and VHF/S-band communication protocols. She collaborates internationally on space projects, emphasizing operational efficiency and environmental monitoring through satellite systems.

Awards: Forschungspreis (2007).

Grants & Projects: Leads/co-investigator in projects like Design and development of antenna systems (2021–2030), PRETTY (Passive Reflectometry and Dosimetry), and MCCL SignalGen (2024–2025).

Labs/Teams: Involved in the Institute of Communication Networks and Satellite Communications, focusing on CubeSat development and space communication technologies.