Lasse Cordes is a Researcher at the Ruhr University Bochum within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Department of Integrated Systems. His work focuses on advanced sensor design and semiconductor technologies. Research interests include: High-frequency sensor systems BiCMOS integrated circuit applications Medical technology integration Semiconductor device optimization Recent publications demonstrate expertise in microwave engineering and power detection technologies. He is based at the Integrated Systems department, collaborating on projects like KI-ROJAL and PluTO+.
Prof. Nils Pohl is a Professor for High Frequency Integrated Circuits at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Deputy Head of the Integrated Circuits and Sensor Systems Department at Fraunhofer Institute FHR. His research focuses on microwave and terahertz integrated circuits, radar systems, and high-frequency sensor technologies. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in electrical engineering from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2010) and has led multiple collaborative projects in radar technology and sensor development. Prof. Pohl is actively involved in IEEE technical committees and serves as a reviewer for top conferences like IEEE MTT-S and ISSCC. His awards include the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award (2018) and the IHP Fellowship (2017). Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (2010), Ruhr-Universität Bochum Doctoral thesis on 80 GHz radar system design Research Interests : High-frequency integrated circuits for radar (FMCW, MIMO), terahertz sensors, antenna design, and material characterization Applications in automotive radar, industrial sensing, and non-destructive testing Grants & Projects : Leadership in Fraunhofer-Government collaborations for radar sensor development EU-funded projects on terahertz imaging and 6G communication systems Labs/Teams : Integrated Systems Team at Ruhr-Universität Bochum Fraunhofer FHR’s Chip Design Team
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Musch is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Circuit Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT), Ruhr University Bochum. His research focuses on advanced radar systems, microwave engineering, and sensor technology. He leads projects like MEDICI, addressing humanitarian applications such as landmine detection using microwave and radar technologies. His work intersects with electromagnetics, signal processing, and semiconductor devices. Education: Academic qualifications not explicitly listed but inferred from his position as a professor. Research Interests: Prof. Musch’s areas include radar system design, millimeter-wave sensors, phase noise analysis in circuits, and applications in industrial automation, plasma diagnostics, and non-destructive testing. His group develops solutions for real-time monitoring of fluids, gases, and bulk materials using radar and electromagnetic techniques. Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, emphasizing radar imaging, microwave components, and sensor innovation. Recent work includes ultra-wideband frequency synthesizers, dielectric waveguide characterization, and AI-driven radar data synthesis. Grants & Collaborations: Involved in interdisciplinary projects, including EU-funded initiatives and international collaborations with institutions like Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Colombia). His lab focuses on practical applications like plasma state supervision and humanitarian demining. Labs/Teams: Electronic Circuit Technology Lab at ETIT, specializing in radar systems, microwave circuits, and sensor development. Collaborates with industry partners for practical implementation of research.
Hakan Papurcu is a Researcher at the Integrated Systems team within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. His work focuses on advanced microwave and terahertz technologies, particularly in the D-band and THz frequency ranges. He collaborates closely with Professor N. Pohl and other researchers on cutting-edge integrated circuit design for radar and communication systems. Papurcu's research spans several key areas in high-frequency electronics: Microwave and millimeter-wave integrated circuit design D-band and terahertz technologies Radar systems, particularly MIMO FMCW radar SiGe and BiCMOS circuit implementations Frequency generation and conversion techniques Power amplifiers and detectors for millimeter-wave applications His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on D-band circuit design, with particular emphasis on transceivers, power amplifiers, frequency multipliers, and detectors. The research shows consistent progress toward wider bandwidth, higher integration levels, and improved performance metrics in millimeter-wave circuits. His work bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementations for radar and communication applications, contributing to advancements in automotive radar, industrial sensing, and wireless communication systems. Hakan Papurcu is part of the Integrated Systems research group at Ruhr University Bochum, which maintains strong industry and academic collaborations. The group's research focuses on advanced semiconductor circuits for high-frequency applications, with particular expertise in silicon-based technologies for millimeter-wave and terahertz systems.
Franco Maloberti is a distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Macau's Faculty of Science and Technology. With a prolific research career spanning over three decades, he has authored over 315 publications in top-tier IEEE journals and conferences, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity and significant contributions to the field of analog and mixed-signal circuit design. His educational background, though not explicitly detailed in the provided text, is inferred from his research trajectory to include advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, likely from Italian institutions given his early career patterns. His research focuses on analog circuit design, data converters, low-power systems, biomedical circuits, and power management solutions for modern electronic applications. Professor Maloberti's publication record shows remarkable consistency and impact, with recent work (2020-2024) demonstrating continued innovation in high-speed data converters, biomedical instrumentation, and energy-efficient circuit design. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations, often addressing challenges in emerging applications like implantable medical devices, high-speed communication systems, and edge computing architectures. His scientific contributions include pioneering work in data converter architectures, low-voltage circuit techniques, and power management solutions. The breadth of his research is evident in publications spanning IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems, and major conferences like ISCAS, ISSCC, and ESSCIRC. Professor Maloberti has mentored numerous researchers who have become prominent in the field, including Edoardo Bonizzoni, Rui Paulo Martins, and Sai-Weng Sin. His collaborative network spans institutions worldwide, with particularly strong ties to the University of Macau where his recent work is primarily conducted. His laboratory focuses on cutting-edge research in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, with current projects addressing challenges in biomedical instrumentation, high-speed data conversion, and energy-efficient circuit design for next-generation electronic systems.
Prof. J. Christoph Scheytt is a full Professor (W3) at Paderborn University’s Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. He holds a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum (2000) and has extensive experience in academia and industry. He leads the System and Circuit Technology section at the Heinz Nixdorf Institut and is a founding member of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) and member of the Center for Optoelectronics and Photonics (CeOPP). His research focuses on integrated circuits, photonics, and radar systems. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1995-1995), PhD (2000), Ruhr University Bochum. Key Roles: Head of Circuit Design at IHP (2006-2012), co-founder of advICo microelectronics (2000-2006). Research interests include THz systems, photonic radar, quantum systems, and optoelectronic integration. Current projects involve LiDAR-radar systems, THz transceivers, and quantum communication infrastructure. He teaches courses on silicon photonics, RF IC design, and nanoelectronics. Recent publications highlight advancements in photonic radar, ultra-low phase noise signal sources, and FMCW lidar systems. His work bridges semiconductor technology with photonics for next-generation communication and sensing applications.
Melika Dedovic is a Scientific Associate in the Integrated Systems department at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Her work focuses on advanced semiconductor technologies and high-frequency circuit design. Expertise in SiGe:C BiCMOS technologies Specializes in GHz-range integrated circuits Active in semiconductor device development Her 2023 publication demonstrates cutting-edge work in 61-187.2-GHz frequency doubler circuits with exceptional bandwidth performance, reflecting her contributions to high-frequency electronics and integrated circuit design. The Integrated Systems team at Ruhr University Bochum, where she works, engages in interdisciplinary research spanning semiconductor technologies, medical engineering, and microsystems.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Ellermeyer has been a Professor of Microcomputer Technology/Mechatronics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (FH Südwestfalen), since October 2011. He specializes in embedded systems, microcontrollers (STM32, ARM Cortex, ESP32), electronics, and digital technology with a focus on hardware-related applications, brownfield systems, data acquisition (e.g., Raspberry Pi), smart sensors, and transmission protocols (MQTT, NB-IoT, LTE-M, Thread, Matter). His career spans roles as a Project Leader at Keysight Technologies (formerly MICRAM Microelectronic GmbH, 2002-2011), Design Engineering Manager at Multilink GmbH (2002), and Scientific Staff Member at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1997-2001). He earned his Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1997 and 2002, respectively), with a dissertation on monolithically integrated eye-opening analyzers for high-bit-rate fiber optic systems. Ellermeyer's research centers on high-speed digital/analog conversion systems (≥10 Gb/s), SiGe/CMOS integrated circuits, and automated test equipment (ATE) development. His publications highlight advancements in DACs, OFDM, multicarrier transmission, and Tb/s optical networks.
Marcel van Delden is a Researcher at the Department of Electronic Circuits within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. His work focuses on microwave and terahertz systems, semiconductor lasers, and advanced frequency synthesis techniques. Research Interests: Microwave and Terahertz Technology Semiconductor Lasers and Mode-Locking High-Frequency Integrated Circuits RF and Signal Processing Systems Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, including work on ultrafast laser systems, low-noise frequency synthesizers, and radar applications. Key contributions span photonics, semiconductor physics, and high-performance electronic design. Lab/Teams: Associated with the Electronic Circuits research group, collaborating on projects like THz spectroscopy and wideband radar systems. Active in conferences such as IEEE Microwave Week and the International Semiconductor Laser Conference.
Lukas Polzin is a Researcher at the Department of Electronic Circuit Technology within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum. His work focuses on high-frequency integrated circuits, phase-locked loops, and microwave engineering. He contributes to projects involving SiGe:C BiCMOS technology and ultrafast circuit design. Research interests include millimeter-wave circuits, low-phase-noise prescalers, wideband frequency synthesis, and advanced signal processing techniques. His publications address challenges in high-linearity circuits, ultra-wideband frequency generation, and phase noise optimization. Polzin collaborates on projects like the 142-GHz dual-modulus prescaler and ultra-wideband chirp generators, demonstrating expertise in both analog circuit design and system-level integration. His work often intersects with practical applications in telecommunications and high-frequency systems.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Friedel Gerfers serves as the Einstein-Professor for Mixed Signal Circuit Design at the Technical University of Berlin since 2019, and has led the Mixed Signal Circuit Design (MSC) group since 2015. Prior to academia, he held industry roles as Design Manager at Apple Inc. (2014-2015) and Technical Director at Integrated Device Technology (IDT) (2012-2014). High-Speed Integrated Circuits (GS/s range) Energy-Efficient RF/Transceiver Architectures Silicon Photonics Applications Ultra-Low-Power Sensor Readout Systems His research focuses on mixed-signal calibration algorithms , semiconductor design flows , and FinFET technology down to 14nm. Recent work emphasizes 22nm FD-SOI CMOS for high-performance applications. Key publication trends include: High-Speed ADC/DAC designs (12-18.5 GS/s) Advanced RF sampling techniques Error correction in current-steering DACs Optical interconnects (VCSEL-based systems) Current affiliations: Technical University of Berlin IEEE Conference Publications German Microwave Conference (GeMiC) Collaborations
Jan Schöpfel is a Researcher in the Integrated Systems department at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. His research focuses on advanced microwave and millimeter-wave systems, particularly in automotive radar technology, high-frequency integrated circuits, and SiGe-based solutions. He has contributed significantly to the development of compact, energy-efficient radar systems for automated driving applications, including innovations in power amplifiers, mixers, and phase-locked loops. His work spans topics such as harmonic radar for vulnerable road user detection, subharmonic mixing techniques, and inharmonic radar concepts for future automotive bands. Collaborations include projects on over-the-air synchronization for radar networks and low-phase-noise signal sources. He has published extensively in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques and conferences such as the International Microwave Symposium (IMS). Key technical areas include SiGe BiCMOS technology, frequency multipliers, and MIMO antenna systems. His research addresses challenges in bandwidth optimization, power efficiency, and precision signal processing at millimeter-wave frequencies, with direct applications in next-generation automotive and 6G communication systems.
Michael Vogt is a Professor of Electronic Circuit Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT) at Ruhr University Bochum. His academic journey includes a PhD (2008) and habilitation (2016) in High-Frequency Technology. He leads research in microwave and radar systems, process measurement technology, and biomedical applications. Vogt's work spans academic roles, industry collaborations (e.g., Krohne Messstechnik GmbH), and international conference organization. He chairs the U.R.S.I. Commission A (Electromagnetic Metrology) and contributes to humanitarian projects like MEDICI in Colombia. Education: Dr.-Ing. (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 2008), Dipl.-Ing. (Fachhochschule Bochum, 1995), Vocational training as Information Electronics Technician (1989–1992). Research focuses on radar systems, microwave sensors, and biomedical applications. Key projects include PAC4PT (process measurement systems) and PIMMS (micro-mass spectrometers). His work combines advanced signal processing, material characterization, and sensor design for industrial, medical, and humanitarian uses. Publications (2024–2000) emphasize radar innovations, microwave components, and biomedical applications. Collaborations include international projects in Colombia and interdisciplinary studies in plasma diagnostics and material science.
Florian Vogelsang is a Researcher at the Ruhr University Bochum , affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and the Integrated Systems department. His work focuses on high-frequency electronics, terahertz technology, and microwave circuit design. Research Interests: Microwave and terahertz signal generation Silicon Germanium (SiGe) and Indium Phosphide (InP) device integration Millimeter-wave radar systems and phased arrays High-efficiency RF circuits and frequency multipliers Compact and energy-efficient sensor modules Scientific Contributions: Over 15 publications (2016–2025) in IEEE journals and conferences Key work on 0.48 THz FMCW radar sensors and ultra-wideband transceivers
Professor Bernd Tillack is a leading researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, specializing in advanced semiconductor technologies and microelectronics innovation. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in communications and sensing systems. His primary research domains include: Semiconductor Microelectronics BiCMOS Technology Silicon Photonics Terahertz Spectroscopy Millimeter-Wave Systems Integrated Circuit Design Professor Tillack actively leads multiple German Research Foundation (DFG) projects including 'Control of charge carrier dynamics in SOI waveguides', 'Bend-IT: Flexible wireless sensors', and 'THz-LoC II: Integrated Lab-on-Chip Terahertz Spectroscopy Platform'. His research demonstrates consistent focus on applying silicon-germanium BiCMOS technology to solve challenges in high-frequency communications and sensing applications. Key project types he manages: Research Groups (SOI waveguide dynamics) In-kind grants (Bend-IT wireless sensors) Priority Programs (THz-LoC spectroscopy) Collaborative Research Centers (silicon photonic I/O) His work exemplifies the IHP's mission to advance microelectronics for next-generation communication systems, with strong emphasis on translating theoretical concepts into tangible device implementations.
