Prof Dr. Georg Fischer | Wearables | Best Scholar Award

Prof Dr. Georg Fischer ,FAU/Technische Elektronik, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Fischer embarked on his academic journey with a focus on Electrical Engineering. He earned his Dipl.-Ing. (TH) in Electrical Engineering, with a concentration on Communications, RF, Electrodynamics, and Acoustics, from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, from 1986 to 1992. His dedication and expertise culminated in a summa cum laude doctorate from the University of Paderborn, Germany, on February 6, 1997, under the guidance of Prof. Wido Kumm and Prof. Ingo Wolff. His dissertation, titled “An Adaptive Receiving System for Satellite Broadcast with Adaptation of Beam Pattern and Polarisation,” set the stage for his illustrious career.

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Qualifications and Career Stages 📚🎓

Degree Program: Dipl.-Ing. (TH) Electrical Engineering, specializing in Communications, RF, Electrodynamics, and Acoustics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1986-1992)
Doctorate: Dr.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, University of Paderborn, Germany (February 6, 1997)
- Thesis: “An adaptive Receiving System for satellite broadcast with Adaptation of beam pattern and polarisation” under the supervision of Prof. Wido Kumm and Prof. Ingo Wolff

Academic and Professional Career 🏫🔧

Acting Head of Institute for Electronics Engineering: Since April 1, 2024
Professor of NITech Academic Unit Cooperation Program: “International Joint Research on Life System” since August 10, 2017
BMBF Excellence Cluster Medical Valley: Community Moderator for funding area IS “Intelligent Sensors”
Professor for Electronics Engineering at FAU: Since 2008, focusing on medical electronics, health assistive devices, energy-efficient electronics, and energy management
Part-time Lecturer at FAU: 2001-2008, Institute of Microwaves and Photonics, teaching RF and digital architecture of mobile communication basestations
Researcher at Bell Labs: 1996-2008, with notable positions and contributions in RF/Microwave systems and high-efficiency RF power amplifiers
Research Assistant at University of Paderborn: 1993-1996, responsible for the Microwave and Antenna Lab

Engagement in the Research System 🌐🔍

Memberships

IEEE (MTT, AP, VTS, COMSOC, EMBS)
VDE ITG (Informationstechnische Gesellschaft), DKE (Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik, Normung)
EUMA (European Microwave Association)
IMA (Institut für Mikrowellen- und Antennentechnik)

Academic Self Governance

PhD board of Engineering Faculty, Delegate of Department of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology (EEI)
Commission for Education with Faculty Board, Delegate of EEI
Head of Study Program IuK-Bachelor/ICT-Master Information and Communication Technology since 2013
Active in the Study Board for Elite ASC program (Advanced Signal Processing and Communications)

Editorial Board Member and Reviewer

Editorial Roles: IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF, and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology; MDPI Sensors; MDPI Micromachines
Reviewer for: IEEE, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, De Gruyter, IET Communications, ACES Journal, IJRES, Measurement

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Fischer is a leading figure in the field of Electronics Engineering, contributing significantly to research and education in RF systems, medical electronics, and energy-efficient technologies. His extensive career in both academia and industry reflects his commitment to advancing technological innovation and knowledge dissemination. 🌟🔧📡