Catherine Dehollain

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Catherine Dehollain is a leading figure in the design of low-power, high-frequency wireless communication systems, with a particular focus on ultra-wideband (UWB) localization and super-regenerative receivers. Her work bridges critical gaps between hardware implementation and system-level performance, addressing the demands of applications ranging from home automation and robotics to biomedicine. In her influential 2011 paper, "Toward the Deployment of an Ultra-Wideband Localization Test Bed," Dehollain explores the complex interplay of digital and RF hardware, embedded software, and localization algorithms, demonstrating how design and integration decisions directly impact real-world performance. Earlier, her 2002 work on a "2 V, 600 mA, 1 GHz, BiCMOS super-regenerative receiver" tackled the challenge of creating cost-optimized, low-component-count receiver chips for high-volume wireless data exchange. These contributions, while accumulating modest citation counts individually, represent foundational steps in practical, deployable wireless systems. Dehollain’s research is notable for its holistic approach—combining electromagnetics, security, and reliability—making her a key contributor to the evolution of efficient, scalable short-distance communication technologies.