Frank Boegelsack

Universität Ulm, Technische Hochschule Ulm

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Frank Boegelsack is a leading figure in high-frequency antenna metrology, with his work centered on the development of automated measurement systems for millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz frequencies. His major contributions lie in solving the formidable challenge of precisely characterizing integrated antennas above 100 GHz, where traditional manual setups risk damaging delicate probes. Boegelsack pioneered the use of robotic arms to create rigid, repeatable measurement environments, enabling accurate directivity and gain assessments. His seminal 2015 paper, "An automated millimeter-wave antenna measurement setup using a robotic arm," has garnered 32 citations, while its companion work, "Robotically controlled directivity and gain measurements of integrated antennas at 280 GHz," has earned 26 citations. These publications detail a system that integrates a vector network analyzer with frequency converters to measure standard gain horn antennas and on-chip antennas at 280 GHz, a critical frequency for next-generation communications and sensing. By automating the process, Boegelsack’s research has significantly enhanced measurement reliability and throughput, providing a foundation for future work in 6G, radar, and imaging technologies. His achievements underscore a commitment to pushing the boundaries of high-frequency engineering.