Signal Processing

Ulrich L. Rohde Prize 2025

24th October, 2025: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp, MBA, will be awarded the Ulrich L. Rohde Prize for his outstanding research achievements in satellite communications at the 2025 Dies academicus ceremony at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
In her laudatory speech, President Prof. Dr. mont. Dr.-Ing. habil. Eva-Maria Kern, MBA, particularly emphasized his contributions to the sovereign communications infrastructure of Germany and Europe, which demonstrate how closely scientific excellence and security policy relevance are linked. "You are one of the leading scientists in the field of modern, space-based communications technologies. Your work has given new impetus to satellite communications and set international standards," said Kern. Prof. Knopp is distinguished not only by his numerous publications and patents, but also by his successful technology transfer and the founding of start-ups that are already providing concrete benefits and technological advantages as suppliers to the Bundeswehr.
The Ulrich L. Rohde Prize recognizes outstanding research achievements at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich. Endowed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. h. c. mult. Ulrich L. Rohde, the prize honors scientists whose work stands out for its scientific excellence, innovative strength, and social relevance. With its interdisciplinary focus — ranging from STEM disciplines to economics, social sciences, and humanities — the prize reflects the university's interdisciplinary approach and self-image: science with responsibility for the future.

Prof. Knopp at the 19th German Aerospace Regions Day 2025 in Dresden

September 2025: At the 19th German Aerospace Regions Day 2025 in Dresden, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp (University of the Bundeswehr München) moderated the panel discussion on “Military Space Travel.”
The discussion focused on topics such as:
1. New technologies for resilient satellite communications
2. Cooperation between science, industry, and authorities
3. The central message: Sustainable space travel requires strong networks, a spirit of innovation, and open exchange across sector boundaries.
More information about the event.
A big thank you to the organizers and panel participants for the successful event and the joint look into the future of aerospace technology!

Focus on space technology: SeRANIS - Mission at the dtec.bw Annual Conference 2025

From September 1 to 3, 2025, the second dtec.bw* annual conference took place on the campus of Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg – an inspiring exchange between research, the German Armed Forces, politics, business, and start-ups.
Also present was the SeRANIS project from the Bundeswehr University Munich, which not only had its own stand but was also presented as part of the lecture series on the research dimension “Space” by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp.
SeRANIS is developing an innovative, multifunctional satellite system for secure communication and flexible networks in low Earth orbit. The booth gave visitors deep insights into the current state of development and the project's potential applications - from the prototype to the planned launch.
In his presentation, Prof. Knopp highlighted the contribution SeRANIS can make to technological sovereignty and digital resilience - both in military and civilian contexts.
This sends a strong signal about the relevance of space technologies made in Germany - and is a successful example of the transfer between university research and practical application in action.
Many thanks to the entire organizing team of the annual conference and to all interested parties for the exciting discussions at the SeRANIS booth!

*dtec.bw – Digitalization and Technology Research Center of the Bundeswehr – is a scientific center jointly supported by both universities of the Bundeswehr and part of the German government's economic stimulus program to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. With its inclusion in the German Recovery and Resilience Plan (GRRP), dtec.bw is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU