Germany Section Antennas and Propagation, Microwave Theory and Techniques Societies Joint Chapter
Welcome to the MTT/AP Joint Chapter in the IEEE Germany Section!
IEEE Technical Societies consist of many active local chapters which sponsor technical meetings, workshops, social events, seminar series, etc., and serve the professional and technical needs of members. The MTT/AP Joint Chapter represents the topics of the Microwave Theory and Techniques (MTT-S) and Antennas and Propagation (AP-S) technical societies in the IEEE Germany Section and currently comprises more than 650 members throughout Germany. The core purpose of the Chapter is to foster the advancement and application of RF and microwave theory, antenna technology, propagation of electromagnetic waves and related topics.
What we do
The members of the MTT/AP Joint Chapter are engaged in research, development, design, or manufacturing of high frequency materials, antennas, RF devices, circuits, components, or systems. The Chapter Executive Committee regularly organises and supports technical activities and events in Germany such as conferences, workshops and lectures and is involved in many voluntary activities within IEEE. For details, refer to the List of Member Activities
Executive Committee
Term 2018/19:
Officers
Dr.-Ing. Peter Knott, Fraunhofer FHR, Chair
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Damm, Universität Ulm, Vice-Chair
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Heberling, RWTH Aachen University, Treasurer
Board Members
Prof. Dr. Matthias Hein, TU Ilmenau
Prof. Dr. Alexander Kölpin, BTU Cottbus
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ilona Rolfes, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lorenz-Peter Schmidt, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Vossiek, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Prof. Christian Waldschmidt, Ulm University
Dr. Volker Ziegler, Airbus Group Innovations
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwick, KIT Karlsruhe
Electronic Communications
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Damm, Universität Ulm
German Microwave Conference (GeMiC)
About the Conference
The German Microwave Conference (GeMiC) is a major scientific event in the field of RF & Microwaves, Antennas and Optoelectronics in Germany. The conference is organized by the German Institute for Microwave and Antenna Technology (IMA) and the Information Technology Society within VDE (ITG), scientific, non-profit organizations with the intention to promote R&D activities at universities, research centers and companies. The conference is strongly supported by the German MTT/AP Joint Chapter, the Expert Groups ”Microwave Techniques” and ”Antennas” of the German VDE/ITG.
With its presentations, workshops and its microwave exhibition, GeMiC offers plenty of opportunities to exchange scientific and technical information. Each year, the conference strives to establish and foster collaboration as well as promoting young researchers, both at German and international levels.
GeMiC 2019 Stuttgart
The 12th German Microwave Conference 2019, March 25–27, will be hosted by the University of Stuttgart in cooperation with IMA e.V. and VDE/ITG. GeMiC 2019 provides a unique platform to exchange with experts and to meet colleagues from industry, research institutes, and universities.
Located in the center of Germany’s largest exporting metropolis and the number one high tech region in Europe, Stuttgart features many parks, a great cultural scene, iconic city districts with a bustling club scene, vineyards in the heart of the city, mineral baths for relaxation and much more. The conference will take place at the Liederhalle convention center. Stuttgart international airport (STR) is easily accessible by commuter train service and Frankfurt airport (FRA) can be reached by ICE high speed train within 75 minutes.
More information on the conference is available at the Conference Website.
History – Past Conferences
The German Microwave Conference was first held at the University of Ulm in April 2005, see the historic Conference Programme. The original aim was to present a national and international forum for microwave researchers and engineers throughout Germany. In more than one decade, the conference has exceeded all expectations: It is growing constantly and has become a great platform for both science and networking, attracting participants and exhibitors from all over the world.
| 2018 | Freiburg |
| 2016 | Bochum |
| 2015 | Nürnberg |
| 2014 | Aachen |
| 2012 | Ilmenau |
| 2011 | Darmstadt |
| 2010 | Berlin |
| 2009 | München |
| 2008 | Hamburg-Harburg |
| 2006 | Karlsruhe |
| 2005 | Ulm |
History
Our Roots
The MTT/AP Joint Chapter is looking back on a history of several decades and is one of the oldest Chapters in the IEEE Germany Section. It was officially founded back in 1983/84 when 14 founder members signed a Petition to form a German Microwave Theory and Techniques (MTT) branch back in 1983/84.
Chairmen’s Archive
The operations of the MTT/AP Joint Chapter were always determined by a committee of dedicated volunteers from within the RF and Microwave Community.
The following table shows a list of the past Chapter Chairs:
| Period | Past Chairs |
| 2018-2019 | Peter Knott (Chair), Christian Damm (Vice Chair) |
| 2016-2017 | Peter Knott (Chair), Martin Vossiek (Vice Chair) |
| 2014-2015 | Peter Knott (Chair), Georg Boeck (Vice Chair) |
| 2012-2013 | Georg Boeck (Chair), Peter Knott (Vice Chair) |
| 2010-2011 | Georg Boeck (Chair), Peter Knott (Vice Chair) |
| 2008-2009 | Klaus Solbach (Chair) |
| 2006-2007 | Wolfgang Heinrich (Chair) |
| 2004-2005 | Wolfgang Heinrich (Chair) |
| 2002-2003 | Wolfgang Heinrich (Chair) |
| 2000-2001 | Wolfgang Menzel (Chair) |
| 1998-1999 | Wolfgang Menzel (Chair) |
| 1995-1997 | Nigel Keen (Chair) |
| 1992-1995 | Fritz Arndt (Chair) |
| 1991-1992 | Hans L. Hartnagel (Chair), Just-Dietrich Büchs (Vice Chair) |
| 1989-1991 | Hans L. Hartnagel (Chair), Just-Dietrich Büchs (Vice Chair) |
| 1987-1989 | Peter Russer (Chair), K. Fischer (Vice Chair) |
| 1985-1987 | Rolf H. Jansen (Chair), B. Adelseck (Vice Chair) |
| 1984 | Petition and Foundation: Nigel Keen (Interim Chair) |
MTT/AP Chapter members voluntary activities
MTT-S AdCom
Voting Member
R. Weigel bis 2017 (2014: MTT-S President)
A. Jacob bis 2017 (2014: AdCom Secretary)
D. Kissinger seit 2017
Awards Committee
R. Weigel
Budget and Publications Committees
D. Kissinger
Inter-Society and Image & Visibility Committees
A. Jacob
Meetings & Symposia Committee
D. Kissinger, T. Ußmüller, M. Vossiek, T. Zwick, I. Rolfes, J. Sachs
Memorials
R. Weigel
Future Directions
D. Kissinger, R. Weigel, T. Ußmüller, A. Jacob
Technical Committees
Microwave Acoustics (MTT-02)
A. Hagelauer, H. Maune, A. Tag
Microwave & mm-Wave ICs (MTT-06)
R. Quay, D. Kissinger
Biological Effect and Medical Applications of RF and Microwave (MTT-10)
C. Damm, G. Fischer, D. Kissinger
Microwave Low-Noise Techniques (MTT-14)
M. Rudolph
Microwave Field Theory (MTT-15)
A. Beyer, C. Damm, P. Russer, U. Siart
Microwave Systems (MTT-16)
C. Damm, A. Jacob, A. Kölpin, R. Knöchel, N. Pohl, M. Vossiek
RF-MEMS (MTT-21)
Volker Ziegler, Executive Boards
RFID Technologies (MTT-24)
T. Ußmüller
Wireless-Enabled Automotive and Vehicular Applications (MTT-27)
T. Zwick, C. Waldschmidt, M. Vossiek, A. Stelzer
Editorial Boards
Electron Device Letters (EDL)
R. Quay, Associate Editor
Microwave and Wireless Components Letters (MWCL)
T. Zwick, Editor-in-Chief
Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (MTT)
M. Vossiek, Associate Editor
C. Damm, Associate Editor
Transactions on Electronic Devices
M. Thumm, Editor
Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (AP)
L. Klinkenbusch, T. Kürner, D. Manteuffel, Associate Editors
IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology (J-ERM)
C. Baer, C. Damm, G. Fischer, Associate Editors
Conferences
M. Vossiek, MTT-S FS Conference ExCom Chair für die ICMIM
C. Waldschmidt, General Co-Chair ICMIM 2018
C. Waldschmidt, TPC Co-Chair ICMIM 2017
IMS TPRC
C. Damm, A. Hagelauer, A. Jacob, D. Kissinger, A. Kölpin, H. Maune, A. S. Omar, N. Pohl, T. Ußmüller, M. Vossiek, C. Waldschmidt, R. Weigel, I. Wolff