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Frank Ellinger is a leading figure in wireless communication and positioning systems, with a career defined by pioneering work in high-precision local positioning and energy-efficient millimeter-wave electronics. His research spans reconfigurable systems, radar technology, and flexible electronics for human-machine interfaces. Ellinger spearheaded the European project RESOLUTION, which developed a groundbreaking three-dimensional local positioning system using a novel frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar principle with pulsed active reflectors, achieving centimeter-level accuracy for real-time applications—a contribution that has garnered over 36 citations across key publications. More recently, he has advanced Tactile Internet applications by designing the first power and speed adaptive 60 GHz receiver in 22 nm FD-SOI CMOS, enabling high data rates with low energy consumption for compact wireless robotic skins. His work on flexible and stretchable redistribution layers with embedded chips further demonstrates his commitment to integrating electronics into human-centric systems. With a portfolio of highly cited papers and a focus on bridging biological and technical systems, Ellinger’s innovations continue to shape the future of wireless communication, positioning, and interactive robotics.