Welcome to the Chair of Communication Engineering at the University of Siegen
At the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Faculty IV), wedevelop and investigate sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for wirelesscommunication and sensor systems. Our research aims to enable environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and future-oriented technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial digitalization.
About Us
Development of Modern Wireless Communication Systems
The Chair of Communication Engineering at the University of Siegen focuses on researchand teaching in sustainable and energy-efficient wireless communication and sensorsystems.
Our work addresses the technological challenges of digital transformation in industry and society, ranging from energy-efficient data transmission to resource-saving integration ofIoT systems.
Our research combines fundamental studies with applied approaches in areas such asbackscatter communication, near-field communication (NFC), wireless power transfer, and RF energy harvesting. The overarching goal is to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable and connected future.
Our Research Profile
Wireless Systems Development
The research at the Chair of Communication Engineering is organizedinto two main areas:
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Energy-Efficient Wireless Communication and Sensor Systems
This area focuses on sustainable concepts for future wirelesssystems, including backscatter communication, near-fieldcommunication (NFC), wireless power transfer, and RF energyharvesting to realize batteryless and autonomous IoT and industrialsensor nodes. -
Integrated Radio Frequency Circuits for Ultra-Low Power Applications
Research in this area targets the design of highly integrated RF and microwave circuits for energy-efficient applications, includingminiaturized antennas, transponders, and adaptive circuitarchitectures enabling sustainable communication technologies.
Research Focus Areas
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Backscatter communication and passive RFID systems for realizingextremely energy-efficient, batteryless sensors
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Near-field communication (NFC) and wireless sensornetworks enabling high-performance, sustainable IoT applications
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Wireless power transfer (WPT) for contactless energy transmission in sensor nodes
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RF energy harvesting to achieve autonomous power supply for IoT devices
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Highly optimized analog frontends for (ultra-)low-power wirelesscommunication and energy harvesting devices
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Miniaturized antenna and transponder technologies to optimizepassive and semi-passive sensor nodes
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System-on-a-chip and system-in-package solutions to realize highlyintegrated communication systems with reduced material usage
Latest Publications
Remote Antenna Impedance Estimation Using a UHF RFID Chip
Remote Antenna Impedance Estimation Using a UHF RFID Chip
Building a Sustainable Future Through Technology: Highlights of Two MTT-S Inter-Society Technology Panels at EuMW 2025 [MTT-S Society News]
Building a Sustainable Future Through Technology: Highlights of Two MTT-S Inter-Society Technology Panels at EuMW 2025 [MTT-S Society News]
Metasurface-Enhanced Near-Field Communication Coils
Metasurface-Enhanced Near-Field Communication Coils
Student Paper Competitions at IMS2026
Student Paper Competitions at IMS2026
Wirelessly Powered Battery-Free Sensing Nodes for Internet of Things Applications
Wirelessly Powered Battery-Free Sensing Nodes for Internet of Things Applications
Design and Analysis of a 2.45 GHz RF Energy Harvesting Device
Design and Analysis of a 2.45 GHz RF Energy Harvesting Device
Standards Definition Impact on Impedance-Based VNA Calibration Methods
Standards Definition Impact on Impedance-Based VNA Calibration Methods
Real-Time Adaptive NFC Charging System with Neural Network-Based Impedance Matching
Real-Time Adaptive NFC Charging System with Neural Network-Based Impedance Matching
What’s Your Take on Chips? Chip Impedance Measurement Practice for RF Energy Harvesting
What’s Your Take on Chips? Chip Impedance Measurement Practice for RF Energy Harvesting
RFID-Based Distributed Control of a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface
RFID-Based Distributed Control of a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface
A Near-Field Communication Coil Integrated with a Metasurface
A Near-Field Communication Coil Integrated with a Metasurface
Near-Field WPT for Sustainable Wireless Systems
Near-Field WPT for Sustainable Wireless Systems
Contact the Chair of Communication Engineering
Postal address
University of Siegen
Chair of Communications Engineering
School IV
Hölderlinstr. 3
57068 Siegen
Visitor address
University of Siegen
Chair of Communications Engineering
School IV
H-E 205, Level 2
Hölderlinstr. 3
57068 Siegen
Secretariat
Please contact Beata Koziol.