Martin Buchholz

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Buchholz is the Head of Electrical Engineering at Saarland University of Applied Sciences. He leads the RI-ComET research group and oversees the High Frequency Laboratory and Optical Communications Laboratory. His work focuses on high-frequency systems, wireless communication, and embedded design.

• Contact: martin.buchholz@htwsaar.de
• Location: Room 2302, Goebenstraße 40, Saarbrücken

Research Highlights:

• Development of innovative RFID systems and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems).
• Advancements in antenna design, software-defined radio, and radio field propagation.
• Focus on contactless energy transfer, embedded systems, and real-time FPGA implementations.
• Collaboration with partners like IKU Systems & Services and Stürmer Freizeittechnik for high-altitude balloon projects (htw saar stratos).

Academic Contributions:

• Co-authored 15+ publications on RFID, OFDM systems, and DVB-H receivers (1999–2014).
• Key journals/conferences: IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, ISSCC, Wireless Congress Munich.

Students & Team:

• Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Hauck, M.Sc. Andreas Becker, M.Sc. Christian Schmidt, and B. Eng. Tina Müller are listed as team members.
• Projects include Mission I–VI of the stratosphere balloon program, with test flights from 2014 to 2019.

Labs & Facilities:

• High Frequency Laboratory and Optical Communications Laboratory at Saarland University of Applied Sciences.
• Technical center for EMC measurements and antenna testing.