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Welcome to the Institute of High-Frequency Technology

On our website you will find insights into our diverse research projects, as well as information about our staff, courses, publications, and the latest news from our institute.

Together with our project partners, we conduct research on innovative topics such as non-contact vital signs measurement using radar for medical, veterinary and industrial applications. Other projects focus on ultra-low power communication networks, permittivity measurements and quantum computing research.

A distinctive feature of our institute is our combination of theoretical and experimental work. We employ advanced simulation techniques, manufacturing processes, precision measurement technology, as well as signal processing and machine learning for data analysis. Thanks to our in-house PCB manufacturing, precision mechanics workshop, and various 3D printers, we can rapidly implement theoretical concepts and test them in our antenna measurement chamber or on our linear stage.

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News at the IHF

12.05.22
On September, 13th and 14th, 2022 the Hamburg University of Technology will host the 1st Summer School for Machine Learning in Engineering. The Institute of High-Frequency Technology is one of the co-organizers.
10.05.22
On 10th Mai 2022 Mr. M.Sc Moritz Hägermann successfully defended his docotoral thesis with the titel "Backward-Wave Phenomena in Helix Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers".
22.04.22
Caspar Wasle wurde als Teilnehmer des International Space Weather Camps (ISWC) ausgewählt. Dieses vom DLR Neustrelitz, der South African National Space Agency (SANSA) und der University of Alabama in Huntsville organisierte Camp bietet Studenten und Absolventen von Studienfächern der Mathematik, Physik, Informatik und Ingenieurswissenschaften die Möglichkeit, sich intensiv mit dem spannenden und hochaktuellen Thema Weltraumwetter zu beschäftigen. Caspar Wasle hat sich zuvor als Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft und im Rahmen seiner Bachelorarbeit am Institut im Bereich der Satellitenkommunikation (SANTANA-Aero 2) als äußerst engagierter Student hervorgetan. Wir haben Ihn sehr gerne bei seiner Bewerbung für einen Platz beim ISWC unterstützt und freuen uns, dass wir ihm nun zur Annahme gratulieren können. Im Namen des ganzen Instituts wünschen wir Caspar viel Spaß während der drei sicherlich sehr interessanten und lehrreichen Wochen.
28.01.22
Das Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik (IHF) der Technischen Universität Hamburg (TUHH) hat gemeinsam mit Forschern der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg und der BTU Cottbus einen Artikel in der multidisziplinären Open-Access-Zeitschrift IEEE Access vorgestellt, bei dem die Einsatzmöglichkeiten von maschinellem Lernen zur Schätzung der Einfallsrichtung in Automobilradarsystemen untersucht werden.
24.11.21
Die virtuelle Veranstaltung “Artificial Intelligence in Engineering” bringt jedes Jahr eine Vielfalt von Anwendern aus den Ingenieurwissenschaften und verwandter Gebiete zusammen, um die neuesten AI-Trends in ihrer Berufs-Praxis vorzustellen. Das Event wurde dieses Jahr eröffnet durch die Keynote “Machine Learning in Engineering and Materials Science: On Your Marks, Get Set, … Go!?” von den MLE-Mitgliedern Christian Feiler, Fabian Lurz, Robert Meißner, Stefan Schulte, Christian Schuster und Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer.
21.09.21
Das Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik (IHF) hat gemeinsam mit der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg und Infineon Technologies AG einen neuen Ansatz des maschinellen Lernens vorgestellt, der mit einem hochintegrierten Radarsystem zuverlässig Personen erkennen und deren Aktivitäten klassifizieren kann.
15.11.24
Antonia Münchenbach is the convincing winner in the “Sustainable Aviation” category
14.11.24
On November 14, 2024, Johann Lichtblau successfully defended his dissertation titled "Identification, Analysis, and Simulation of Wave Propagation Effects in Train Onboard Communication Based on Real Channel Characterization".
14.11.24
The Zero C project aims to create necessary conditions in higher education to provide the shipping industry and governmental institutions in Albania and Montenegro.
14.11.24
Prof. Pierre-Alexandre Murena delivers inaugural lecture
14.11.24
Junior Science Café on the topic "Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence"
14.11.24
TU Hamburg looks forward to strengthen international cooperation
12.11.24
The Future Founder Program officially launched past week with an energetic kickoff event, marking the beginning of an inspiring journey. A cohort of 30 talented participants has embarked on a path to bring their innovative ideas to life. Throughout the program, students will collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs and investors who share their insights as keynote speakers. The course also includes hands-on workshops designed to teach the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while allowing student teams to develop and refine their own ideas. As part of the Startup Factories initiative, supported by EXIST, the Future Founder Program combines practical experience with expert mentorship to empower the next generation of innovators. Organizers have expressed appreciation for the widespread support that made the program possible, from planning and promotion to execution.
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11.11.24
TU Hamburg on board with experiments on smart sensors
11.11.24
What an incredible week at the 16th Professional Course on Fluidization Technology in Hamburg!  From deep dives into fluid-mechanical principles, heat, and mass transfer to hands-on demonstrations in fluidized bed spray granulation, each session offered valuable insights. Special thanks to all participants (in Hamburg and online) for making this event vibrant with your engagement and thoughtful contributions. Your questions and discussions brought each topic to life! A huge thank you to our esteemed external speakers, including Prof. Evangelos Tsostas, Sankaran Sundaresan, Hon.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Peglow, Lennart Fries, Michael Jacob, Sören Lehmann, Prof. Dr. Frank Kleine Jaeger and Paul Kieckhefen, who shared their expertise with passion and clarity. In addition, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Stefan Dietrich from Parsum GmbH and Dr. Udo Schlemm from TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG for the outstanding demonstration of their inline sensors at this year’s course. Our time outside the classroom was equally memorable. We enjoyed lively evenings in restaurants, where conversations continued over delicious meals, forging connections and sharing experiences beyond the academic setting. Looking forward to our course next year! Don't miss to register. Back to Institute SPE - News
11.11.24
Master-thesis project: "Ayurvedic Medicine and Treatments: A Frugal Approach to supporting Healthcare Systems in the Western world?"
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