Bachelor Thesis/Research Project — Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Simulating Molecular Communication in Complex Vessel Networks
Background: Molecular communication (MC) uses signaling molecules to transmit information between bio-chemical communication nodes. In the human body, similar mechanisms already enable natural processes such as cellular signaling. Synthetic MC systems aim to exploit these principles for applications such as early disease detection, targeted drug delivery, and health monitoring. MIGHT – A Model for MC…
Andreas Feder is now a “Dr.-Ing.”
We are pleased to announce that former IDC member Andreas Feder successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on March 6, 2026, thereby earning the degree of Dr.-Ing. In his thesis, Design of Parameter Estimation Schemes for Blind Receivers of Paired Carrier Multiple Access Satellite Signals, Andreas investigated how satellite receivers can separate and interpret superimposed signals without…
Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Schäfer Successfully Completed his Habilitation
We are very proud to announce that Dr.-Ing. habil Maximilian Schäfer has successfully completed his habilitation in the field of electrical engineering in February 2026. The dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Stamminger, congratulated him on receiving his teaching qualification when handing him over his habilitation certificate on March 3, 2026. The…
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Schober Elected as Member of Leopoldina
Robert Schober received on 18.02.2026 his certificate as a new member of Leopoldina. Leopoldina was founded in 1652 in Schweinfurt/Germany and is thus the oldest continuously existing academy of natural sciences and medicine in the world. The Academy selects its members among outstanding scientists. Since its foundation over 7,000 individuals were appointed members. These include,…
Awards for Master’s Theses by Teena tom Dieck and Johanna Fröhlich
Teena tom Dieck and Johanna Fröhlich have been awarded the Luise-Prell-Preis and the Fritz-und-Maria-Hofmann-Preis, respectively, for their outstanding master’s theses. Teena tom Dieck was honored for her thesis “Optical-to-Chemical Signal Modulation with Functionalized Nanodevices,” in which she developed mathematical models for light-controlled nanodevices used in miniaturized bioreactors, laying the groundwork for their optimization and future application in…
Best Paper Award for IDC Authors for Globecom 2024 Paper
IDC researchers Hedieh Ajam, Vasilis K. Papanikolaou, and Robert Schober, along with IDC alumnus and current Assistant Professor at TU-Darmstadt Vahid Jamali and LHFT researcher Bernhard Schmauss have received Best Paper Award 2024 from the TAOS technical committee (TC) of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) for their Globecom 2024 paper: “Delay Dispersion in IRS-assisted FSO Links“. TAOS is one…
Teena tom Dieck Receives Schnieder-Award “Junge Macherin”
Teena tom Dieck has been awarded the “Junge Macherin” prize by the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) for her commitment and her master’s thesis. Teena gets top grades, gets “things done”, commits to voluntary work and has her feets firmly on the ground. Her interdisciplinary master’s thesis in the elite Advanced Signal Processing…
Invited Talk by Ata Khalili at IUST
IDC member Ata Khalili gave an invited talk at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Tehran, Iran, upon invitation by Dr. Razavizadeh from the School of Electrical Engineering. In his presentation, he discussed recent advances in flexible antenna-enabled integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) systems, explaining how movable antenna architectures can enhance sensing accuracy and communication reliability…
Lukas Brand is now a “Dr.-Ing.”!
We are pleased to announce that IDC member Lukas Brand successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on December 19, 2025, thereby earning the degree of Dr.-Ing. In his thesis, ‘Modelling and Evaluation of Molecular Communication Systems,’ Lukas addressed several key challenges in the emerging research field of molecular communication. His work introduced new theoretical models for transmitters…
Bachelor Thesis/Research Project – Early Cancer Detection via Molecular Communication: Modeling and Experimental Validation
Background: In molecular communication (MC), information is transmitted using molecules. Within the human body, natural MC facilitates essential biological processes such as cellular signaling and neuronal communication. Synthetic MC builds upon these natural mechanisms by employing engineered systems, e.g., for medical applications, including early cancer detection, targeted drug delivery, and health monitoring. For early cancer…
IDC Participation at GLOBECOM 2025 in Taipei
The IDC was strongly represented at this year’s IEEE GLOBECOM 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan. Our participation included leadership roles and multiple scientific contributions. GLOBECOM is one of the two flagship conferences of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) and is recognized as a premier international forum for researchers and practitioners in communications and sensing. Prof.…
Master Thesis/Bachelor Thesis/Research Project — Particle Propagation in Pipes with Spatially Restricted Absorbing Areas
Background: Molecular Communication (MC) is an emerging communication paradigm which uses molecules to convey information. MC applies communication engineering principles to bio-medical applications such as targeted drug delivery, health monitoring, and micro-fluidic channel design. In the future, in-body devices are expected to communicate with each other by means of MC and are connected to the…
Bachelor Thesis/Research Project/Master Thesis — Molecular Communications Channel Modeling in Capillaries
Background: Understanding how signaling molecules move through the human microvasculature is crucial for future biomedical applications of molecular communication (MC), including early cancer detection, targeted drug delivery, and continuous health monitoring. While existing MC channel models primarily describe transport in large and medium-sized blood vessels, many envisioned applications ultimately rely on molecule exchange within the…
Master Thesis — Optimization of Near-Field Integrated Radar Imaging and Downlink Communication Systems
Abstract: As integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) emerges as a key enabler for sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems, efforts to refine its design and optimize its performance have intensified in recent years. Discussions on waveform design for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) ISAC remain ongoing, mainly due to the differing performance requirements of sensing and communication. In this…
Prof. Robert Schober Named Highly Cited Researcher 2025
Prof. Dr. Robert Schober has been listed on the “Highly Cited Researchers List 2025”. This list, compiled by Clarivate Analytics, includes the world’s most influential researchers whose work is frequently cited by their peers. Prof. Schober is one of only two researchers in Germany recognized in the category of “Computer Science”, which includes Communications Engineering.…