Research Areas
Electronics and Photonics
Our goal is to find new approaches to component and system-developing technology for future electronic applications. On the component level, our research includes the miniaturisation and performance improvement of electronic and photonic components, as well as the use of new materials and processes (e.g. nanoelectronics, organic electronics). In system development we focus on the realisation of embedded electronics and smart environments.
Information and Communication
Ever-improving communication capabilities, especially those powered by the Internet, are driving the development of new networking and computing technologies. D-ITET is active in the areas of signal and image processing, control engineering, information theory, distributed computing, wireless networks and future Internet technologies.
Energy
Sustainable energy technologies will be critical to maintain strong economic growth and security in the 21st century and beyond, and are a major priority at D-ITET. Research foci include the development of smart grids for efficient energy supply and distribution and for integrating renewable energy sources as well as fundamental research on photovoltaics, batteries, and ultracapacitors.
Biomedical Engineering and Neuroinformatics
Biomedical engineering at D-ITET is guided by the overarching goal of advancing healthcare. Bridging electrical technology and biology is essential for all areas of medicine, from prevention and diagnostics to therapy and rehabilitation. We focus on the interaction between biological and technical systems, with emphases on bioimaging, imagebased modelling and bioelectronics.