M.Sc. Robert Fromm
Research Assistant | PhD student
Institute: EET | Institute of Electrical Power Engineering
Team: Chair of Smart Diagnostics and Online Monitoring | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Faouzi Derbel
Publications: ResearchGate | ORCID
Telephone +49 (0)341 3076 1211
Send an email | robert(dot)fromm(at)htwk-leipzig.de
HTWK Leipzig | Faculty of Engineering
Wiener-Bau | Room WI313.2
Wächterstraße 13, 04107 Leipzig
Course
- Seminar: Systems Theory (3rd semester, Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology)
Research
- Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
- Wake-up receiver
- Circuit Design
- Microcontroller architectures
- Embedded Systems
- Machine diagnostics
PhD: Work on the PhD is funded by a PhD scholarship from HTWK Leipzig
FUBE
Lightweight wireless sensors for space-based animal monitoring
The collaboration between Professor Krondorf’s and Professor Derbel’s research groups aims to develop an energy-efficient, satellite-based positioning system which, using lightweight sensors, will enable, amongst other things, the observation of animals.
Funding: BMBF/VDI
Project duration: 09/2022 – 08/2026
DLS-500
Development of a distributed localisation service based on the radio and inertial data of mobile assets and individuals in IP500 networks
In many areas of business, so-called wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are used to collect environmental data, including for controlling lighting systems, door contacts or automated access control solutions. The aim of the project is to continuously track the locations of all relevant individuals and mobile assets (such as mobile devices or tools) and to make this data available to building, logistics or security management via the WSN.
Project duration: 06/2022 – 05/2023
MIBRAG
Multiple integrated RF-based bearing vibration sensors for automated gearbox diagnostics
Mitteldeutsche Braunkohlengesellschaft mbH (MIBRAG) operates several opencast mines in the south of Leipzig using a variety of bucket-wheel excavators. These steel colossi are powered by high-performance engines, which transmit their power via multi-stage gearboxes. MIBRAG modules are being developed in collaboration with the company for the diagnostics and optimal maintenance of the roller bearings in the planetary stage.
Project partner: MIBRAG
Project duration: since 2016
WakeUp receiver
A continuous radio link is essential for the development of autonomous, embedded and distributed sensor networks. The aim of the project is to develop a specialised receiver circuit that ensures the sensor node remains continuously ready to receive signals.
Project duration: since 2013
