Michael Stelzig

Dr. Michael Stelzig serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Microwaves and Photonics (LHFT) within the Department of Electrical-Electronic-Communication Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. His work focuses on advanced radar systems for environmental and extraterrestrial exploration.

His research spans multiple high-impact domains:

• Development of ice-penetrating radar systems for glacial exploration
• UAV-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for subsurface imaging
• Radar signal processing for extraterrestrial applications
• Novel transponder technologies for radar calibration

His recent publications demonstrate leadership in radar technology for both terrestrial glaciology and planetary science applications, particularly in Saturn's moon Enceladus exploration.

His scientific contributions include:

• Design of hybrid radar-sonar systems for melting probes
• Lightweight radar platforms for glacial subsurface imaging
• Joint radar-communication waveform innovations
• Drone-based UHF-VHF radar systems for snow stratification analysis

Stelzig's technical expertise bridges microwave engineering, signal processing, and field applications in extreme environments. His collaborative work with institutions like DLR (German Aerospace Center) highlights interdisciplinary approaches to complex exploration challenges.