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
Evaluating on-body RFID systems at 900 MHz and 2.45 GHz
Evaluating on-body RFID systems at 900 MHz and 2.45 GHz
A bend transducer for backscatter RFID sensors
A bend transducer for backscatter RFID sensors
Backscatter Radio Frequency Systems and Devices for Novel Wireless Sensing Applications
Backscatter Radio Frequency Systems and Devices for Novel Wireless Sensing Applications
Bandwidth issues of UHF RFID transponder antennas for advanced tire monitoring
Bandwidth issues of UHF RFID transponder antennas for advanced tire monitoring
Indoor on-body channel measurements at 900MHz
Indoor on-body channel measurements at 900MHz
Antennas and wave propagation in novel wireless sensing applications based on passive UHF RFID
Antennas and wave propagation in novel wireless sensing applications based on passive UHF RFID
Gain and efficiency measurement of antennas for an advanced tire monitoring system
Gain and efficiency measurement of antennas for an advanced tire monitoring system
Determining the dielectric properties of a car tire for an advanced tire monitoring system
Determining the dielectric properties of a car tire for an advanced tire monitoring system
Sensitivity of balanced receivers for polarization shift keying in free-space optical communications
Sensitivity of balanced receivers for polarization shift keying in free-space optical communications
Investigation of Polarization Modulation in Optical Free Space Communications through the Atmosphere
Investigation of Polarization Modulation in Optical Free Space Communications through the Atmosphere
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.