Prof. Dr. Klaus Stefan Drese | Sensor Deployment Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Klaus Stefan Drese, Coburg University, Germany

Klaus Stefan Drese is a prominent researcher and academic leader in the field of sensor and actuator technology, currently heading the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT) at the University of Applied Sciences Coburg since 2016. He also leads the research focus on “Sensors and Analytics” and is an active member of the “Analytics4Health” doctoral center. Dr. Drese studied physics at the Julius Maximilian University of Wuerzburg and the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he developed a strong foundation in the field. He earned his Ph.D. in theoretical physics, focusing on time-dependent quantum mechanics at Phillips University in Marburg.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Klaus Stefan Drese

Klaus Stefan Drese is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive contributions and leadership in the field of sensor and actuator technology. As the head of the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT) at the University of Applied Sciences Coburg since 2016, he has established a strong research focus on “Sensors and Analytics,” further contributing to the “Analytics4Health” doctoral center.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics
- Institution: Phillips University, Marburg
- Focus Area: Time-dependent quantum mechanics
Physics Studies
- Institutions:
  - Julius Maximilian University, Wuerzburg
  - State University of New York at Stony Brook

Work Experience 🏢

Head of the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT)
- Institution: University of Applied Sciences Coburg
- Duration: Since 2016
Head of Research Focus “Sensors and Analytics”
- Institution: University of Applied Sciences Coburg
Member of the “Analytics4Health” Doctoral Centre
- Institution: University of Applied Sciences Coburg
Head of Fluidics and Simulation Department
- Institution: IMM (Institute of Microtechnology Mainz)
- Duration: Early 2004 to 2016
Scientific Director
- Institution: IMM
- Duration: 2004 to 2016
Simulation Group Member
- Institution: IMM
- Duration: Joined in 1998

Achievements ⭐

Research Topics:
- Microfluidics
- Sensors
- Simulation
- Surface Acoustic Wave
Applications:
- Industrial sensors
- Medical point-of-care testing

Awards and Honors 🏆

Award for Contributions to Sensor and Actuator Technology (specific award details not provided)
Recognition for Research in Microfluidics and Sensors (specific recognition details not provided)

Publication Top Notes:

Linear temporal instabilities and transient energy growth in rotating curved microchannel flow

Improved EMAT Sensor Design for Enhanced Ultrasonic Signal Detection in Steel Wire Ropes

Interplay of acoustophoresis and dielectrophoresis in a standing surface acoustic wave field: from spherical to non-spherical particles

Consistent Evaluation Methods for Microfluidic Mixers

Electromagnetohydrodynamic flow and thermal performance in a rotating rough surface microchannel

Dr. Yue Wang, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China

Dr. Yue Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology Anshan and both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Science and Technology Liaoning and Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan, respectively. Since joining the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in 2006, Dr. Wang has focused his research on sensors and biosensors, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, energy harvesting, and artificial muscles. His work has resulted in over 60 published scientific papers, garnering approximately 600 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Dr. Wang has secured multiple research grants from various institutions, including the Education Department of Liaoning Province and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, to advance his projects on conductive sensors, pesticide sensors, electrochemical biosensors, and wearable smart sensing technologies. Additionally, he completed a visiting scholarship at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019-2020, further enhancing his academic and research expertise.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science
University of Science and Technology Anshan, China
September 1998 – July 2002

Master’s Degree in Material Science
University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
September 2003 – March 2006

Ph.D. in Material Science
Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan
April 2008 – March 2011

Publication top Notes:

A carbon black–doped chalcopyrite–based electrochemical sensor for determination of hydrogen peroxide

Glucose oxidase, horseradish peroxidase and phenothiazine dyes-co-adsorbed carbon felt-based amperometric flow-biosensor for glucose

Crab gill–derived nanorod-like carbons as bifunctional electrochemical sensors for detection of hydrogen peroxide and glucose

Cellulose-derived hierarchical porous carbon based electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of catechol and hydroquinone

A triphenylamine based fluorescent probe for Zn²⁺ detection and its applicability in live cell imaging

1,8-naphthalimide-triphenylamine-based red-emitting fluorescence probes for the detection of hydrazine in real water samples and applications in bioimaging in vivo