Dr. Eckehard Steinbach

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Biography

Eckehard Steinbach is a distinguished Professor of Media Technology at the Technical University of Munich. He pursued his education in electrical engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and earned a doctorate in 1999 from Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. He conducted his postdoctoral research and served as a consulting assistant professor at Stanford University, where he was influential in various key projects. Joining TUM in 2002 as an associate professor, he has been instrumental in advancing the field of media technology and has held the Chair of Media Technology since 2009. His research primarily focuses on audio-visual-haptic information processing, mobile multimedia communication, and machine learning-based analysis of visual and haptic information. Steinbach has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including the IEEE Fellow status and several prestigious awards from organizations like the VDE-ITG and the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation. He has also been recognized for his significant publications and research advancements in tactile internet and haptic communications, showcasing his extensive expertise and impactful work in the field.

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Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Professor of Media Technology with a focus on audio-visual-haptic information processing and mobile multimedia communication.

Awards

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IEEE Fellow

2015-01-01
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Research Award

2011-01-01
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ERC Starting Grant

2011-01-01
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VDE-ITG Publication Award

2009-01-01
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Technology Paper Award

2009-01-01