Dr. Friedel Gerfers

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Biography

Friedel Gerfers is a Full Professor and Director of the Chair for Mixed Signal Circuit Design at Technische Universität Berlin. His research primarily focuses on high-speed integrated circuit design, particularly for wireless infrastructure applications, energy-efficient transceivers, and optical systems. He has extensive experience from previous positions including Design Manager at Apple Inc. and Director of Engineering at Integrated Device Technology in San Jose, USA. Gerfers has authored numerous publications in the field of electronics and is actively involved in advanced research topics such as energy harvesting approaches for mobile devices, Internet-of-Things technology, and semiconductor design automation. His work emphasizes robustness, energy efficiency, and cost reduction in circuit design, contributing to innovations in low-power communication technologies and biomedical sensor development.

Research Interests

Mixed Signal Circuit Design High-Speed Integrated Circuits Wireless Communication Energy-Efficient DSP-Based Transceivers Optical Applications Biomedical Sensor Design Automotive Integrated Circuits Data Conversion Techniques Silicon Area Reduction

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Director Chair 'Mixed Signal Circuit Design (MSC)'.

Design Manager

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Apple Inc. • USA

Managed design of high-speed data converters.

Director Engineering

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) • San Jose, USA

Oversaw engineering projects related to integrated circuit design.

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.