Oliver Stübbe

Professor Oliver Stübbe is a faculty member in the Department of Optical Engineering at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, affiliated with the Institute Future Energy (iFE). He leads the DFG-funded project AMUSE and the BMWK-funded project iORT, focusing on novel sensor systems, additive manufacturing, and photonics.

• University: OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• Institute: Institute Future Energy (iFE)
• Role: Professor of Optical Engineering

Academic Education:

• Studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Paderborn
• Doctorate at the Chair of Theoretical Electrical Engineering, University of Paderborn
• Dissertation: Time-efficient analysis of multi-mode optical waveguides

Research Focus: Professor Stübbe specializes in additive manufacturing of optical sensor systems, particularly for Terahertz (THz) applications and industrial communication. His work bridges photonics, embedded sensor design, and 3D-printed medical prototypes.

Publications: With over 20 years of academic contributions, his recent works emphasize additive manufacturing of hollow core waveguides, THz sensor systems, and embedded optical structures. He co-authored the textbook Elektrotechnik zum Selbststudium, covering foundational and advanced electrical engineering concepts.

Professional Background:

• Trained as a communications electronics technician at Telekom (Gelsenkirchen)
• Worked at C-LAB (Siemens AG & University of Paderborn)
• Head of Optical Engineering Research Group (prior to 2012)
• Appointed to OWL University in October 2012

Committee Involvement: Active in academic governance as a member of the Faculty Council for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and previously as Senator of TH-OWL and Prodekan (Deputy Dean) of his department.