Sensor technology and signal processing in resource management

The Chair of Sensor Technology and Signal Processing in Resource Management is concerned with the physical principles that allow measured variables to be recorded and made accessible to higher-level systems. 
Research is therefore explicitly focussed on possible designs and functions of sensors and sensor systems for a specific measurement task.

The professorship sees itself as a competent partner in the field of applied research for measurement technology, opto-thermal sensor technology and thermophysics. The aim is to support and develop metrological expertise and infrastructure for small and medium-sized industry, particularly through technology transfer. Therefore, the development and application of optical methods in light, radiation and temperature measurement technology as well as material analysis for industry and research is to be promoted.

Research focus

Research focuses on measurement tasks in extreme environments, e.g. at high temperatures and pressures (e.g. in additive laser production or gas turbines for energy conversion) or with very high spatial resolution down to nm resolution. The research ranges from fundamental issues such as the basics of temperature and heat conduction to application-oriented measurement systems for industrial applications. Preferably, optical measurement methods are developed and used that enable contactless, almost interaction-free measurement from a distance (remote sensing) and, in particular, also enable imaging measurement.

Contact person
Prof. Dr. habil. Jürgen Hartmann