Robert Miesen

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Total Citations

252

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About

Robert Miesen is a leading researcher in the field of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, with a primary focus on advanced UHF RFID tag localization techniques. His work has fundamentally advanced the precision and applicability of RFID tracking, particularly through the use of synthetic aperture and inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) approaches. Miesen’s most influential contribution is his pioneering method for UHF RFID localization based on synthetic apertures, which has garnered 139 citations and established a new paradigm for extending reading ranges and improving tag position accuracy. He further expanded this work with an ISAR approach for localizing moving RFID tags (99 citations), enabling robust position estimation for tags passing through RFID gates—a critical capability for logistics and supply chain management. Miesen has also systematically compared phase-based 3D near-field source localization techniques, including beamformer and MUSIC algorithms, providing a comprehensive framework for three-dimensional tag localization with planar antenna arrays. His research has been instrumental in transforming RFID from a simple identification tool into a precise localization technology, with profound implications for inventory management, asset tracking, and automated logistics.