Prof. Werner Henkel is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Jacobs University Bremen. He holds a Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) from Technische Universität Darmstadt (1989), with research focused on coding theory, communications, and signal processing. His roles include chairing the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program and serving as Dean for Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (2012–2014). Affiliations: Jacobs University Bremen: School of Engineering and Science Constructor University Bremen (prior affiliation) Education: Ph.D. (Dr.-Ing.) in Electrical Engineering, TU Darmstadt (1989) Diploma in Electrical Engineering, TU Darmstadt (1984) Research Interests: Prof. Henkel’s work spans physical-layer security , LDPC codes , neural networks , impulse noise treatment , and DNA analysis . His recent focus includes secure key generation in FDD systems, joint source-channel coding, and applications in IoT and power-line communications. He has contributed to DSL standardization and industrial projects in satellite communication and cybersecurity. Grants & Projects: Research on impulse noise mitigation in wireless/wireline channels Collaborations with industry on satellite communication and PLC systems Labs & Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams at Jacobs University, focusing on communications, coding, and bioinformatics.









