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Research profile
Simon Rommel is an Assistant Professor in the Terahertz Systems team of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on highly converged high-capacity mm-wave and THz radio and optical links, something he has been working on throughout his time at TU/e and before, during his PhD. From the basic microwave photonics approaches and analyzing phase noise, to pushing data rates and frequencies and simplifying systems to allow easier deployment. At TU/e, this research focus involves 5G and 6G systems, fronthaul networks and architectures, and finding a home for this technology in different applications, especially autonomous driving. THz communications is the natural extension of converged radio and optical links, increasing carrier frequency and capacity and opening up new frontiers in short but ultra-high capacity wireless links.
Rommel is also interested in quantum key distribution (QKD), and he leads the design and construction of a local QKD testbed as part of QTe and Quantum Delta. This includes introducing QKD in communications networks, integrating it in classical network architectures and control schemes. Rommel is further interested in novel and advanced optical fibers, characterizing few-mode and multi-core fibers and using them for advancements in both converged radio and optical links as well as for QKD.
Academic background
Simon Rommel holds a BSc degree from the University of Stuttgart (Germany) and an MSc degree from Aston University (Birmingham, England) and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa, Italy). He obtained his PhD from the Department of Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark in 2017. After his PhD, Rommel moved on to a position as postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), which he held for three years. Since 2021, Rommel is an Assistant Professor in the Quantum and Terahertz Systems team in the TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Visiting Researcher, NICT
Jan 2017 → Jul 2017
PhD Researcher, Technical University of Denmark
Nov 2014 → Nov 2017
MSc Student, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Sept 2013 → Sept 2014
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ALLEGRO: Agile uLtra Low EnerGy secuRe netwOrks
Tafur Monroy, I., Patterson, D., Rommel, S. & Sluijsmans, M.
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research direct
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QCINed: Towards a National Quantum Communication Infrastructure in The Netherlands. QKD-Testbed
1/01/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research direct
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CLEVER: Collaborative edge-cLoud continuum and Embedded AI for a Visionary industry of thE futuRe
Tafur Monroy, I., Patterson, D., Rommel, S. & Cimoli, B.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research direct
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HiCONNECTS: Heterogeneous Integration for Connectivity and Sustainability
Tafur Monroy, I., Patterson, D., Rommel, S. & Cimoli, B.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research direct
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NGF - Operational & Use-Cases
Okonkwo, C. M., Patterson, D. & Rommel, S.
1/09/21 → 31/12/28
Project: Research direct
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5G Radio Resource Allocation for Communication and Computation Offloading
Stan, C., Rommel, S., de Miguel, I., Vegas Olmos, J. J., Durán, R. J. & Tafur Monroy, I., 26 Jul 2023, 2023 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1-6 6 p. 10188281Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Computation offloading in beyond 5G/6G networks with edge computing: implications and challenges
Stan, C., Rommel, S., Vegas Olmos, J. J. & Tafur Monroy, I., Jul 2023, Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference . Mehmood, R., Alves, V. & Praca, I. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 473-479 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS; vol. 741).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Connected and Automated Mobility Services in 5G Cross-Border Environments: Challenges and Prospects
Katsaros, K. V., Amditis, A. J., Trichias, K., Shagdar, O., Soua, A., Costa Requena, J., Santa, J., Kakes, G., Almeida, J., Sousa, E., Cruz, N., Velez, G., Sari, T., Jáuregui Cortizo, D., Correia, F., Kountche, D. A., Rommel, S., Nikolitsa, E. & Demestichas, P., 1 May 2023, In: IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine. 15, 3, p. 145-157 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography
Rubio Garcia, C., Rommel, S., Vegas Olmos, J. J. & Tafur Monroy, I., Jul 2023, Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference. Mehmood, R., Alves, V. & Praca, I. (eds.). Springer, p. 428-437 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS; vol. 741).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Incoherent Optical Beamformer for ARoF Fronthaul in Mm-Wave 5G/6G Networks
Perez Santacruz, J., Rommel, S., Roeloffzen, C. G. H., Timens, R. B., van Dijk, P. W. L., Jurado-Navas, A. & Tafur Monroy, I., 1 Mar 2023, In: Journal of Lightwave Technology. 41, 5, p. 1325-1334 10 p., 9947213.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)23 Downloads (Pure)
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Database Search Results for Resource Management in Converged Optical and MillimeterWave Radio Networks Review
Sahinel, D. (Creator), Rommel, S. (Creator), Tafur Monroy, I. (Creator), Rommel, S. (Contributor) & Tafur Monroy, I. (Contributor), Zenodo, 3 Nov 2021
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Prizes
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Best Student Paper Award (2023 EuCNC/6G Summit)
Stan, Catalina (Recipient), Rommel, Simon (Recipient), de Miguel, Ignacio (Recipient), Vegas Olmos, Juan José (Recipient), Durán, Ramón J. (Recipient) & Tafur Monroy, Idelfonso (Recipient), 8 Jun 2023
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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OECC 2021 Best Student Paper Award
Konstantinou, Dimitrios (Recipient), Bressner, Thomas (Recipient), Rommel, Simon (Recipient), Johannsen, Ulf (Recipient), Smolders, A.B. (Bart) (Recipient) & Tafur Monroy, Idelfonso (Recipient), 5 Jul 2021
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Activities
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5G-MOBIX Final Event
Simon Rommel (Contributor)
13 Sept 2022 → 14 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Simon Rommel (Editorial board member)
Sept 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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5G for CAM Deployment Challenges and Lessons Learned
Simon Rommel (Contributor)
3 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
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Frontiers in Future Transportation (Journal)
Joaquim Ferreira (Guest editor), João Almeida (Guest editor), Simon Rommel (Guest editor) & Ahmed Soua (Guest editor)
Oct 2020 → Jun 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Japan National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Simon Rommel (Visiting researcher)
Jan 2017 → Jul 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution › Scientific
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Press/Media
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Data from Eindhoven University of Technology Broaden Understanding of Technology (Outdoor mm-wave 5G/6G transmission with adaptive analog beamforming and IFoF fronthaul)
Ulf Johannsen, Idelfonso Tafur Monroy, Simon Rommel, R.X.F. Budé, Elmine Meyer & Catalina Stan
8/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Use case: Remote driving with interconnected 5G networks
11/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research