Students can be drawn to high-frequency engineering for several reasons. One key, yet often overlooked, aspect is that high-frequency engineering forms the foundation of many technologies that shape our daily lives, providing a fundamental base for future technologies. The most obvious application area includes modern communication systems such as mobile networks (5G, LTE), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, as well as satellite communication systems. However, high-frequency signals can also be used to identify and characterize distant objects. Prominent examples of this include radar systems, for instance in aviation or as an integral component of autonomous driving, as well as radiometry for measuring the composition of the atmospheres of distant and foreign planets. The challenge of working with high-frequency signals requires not only precise (mathematical) modeling and a deep understanding of physics but also the implementation of complex measurement techniques to capture wave phenomena.

High-frequency engineering offers numerous points of connection for interdisciplinary activities within electrical engineering (such as microelectronics, communications technology, and signal processing), as well as with other disciplines like computer science, physics, and materials science. One particularly notable application of high-frequency engineering is in medicine. Modern imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) would be inconceivable without high-frequency technology. Furthermore, high-frequency systems can also be employed in both diagnostics and therapy.

In today’s world, communication and high-frequency technology are often taken for granted, much like the saying “electricity comes from the socket.” What happens when this fundamental need (or necessity?!) can no longer be met can likely be understood through the power outage in Spain. In this context, I find an exchange with the humanities and social sciences particularly intriguing, as it could offer deeper insights into human and societal resilience.

In terms of teaching, I would be interested in exploring the field of architecture to gain inspiration for alternative methods of higher education. Engineering sciences inherently have a creative core when it comes to generating new ideas. I imagine, perhaps wrongly due to my lack of knowledge, that one of the primary goals of artistic disciplines is to foster creative solutions.

likely feel overwhelmed by the abundance of available degree programs and would try to choose a course that equips me with the tools necessary to solve the problems of the future. The challenge would be not to be misled by appealing-sounding titles.

a relaxed evening walk around the Oberfeld to clear my mind.