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Mark Bentum is a Full Professor at the Radio Science research group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He is also affiliated with the Netherlands Foundation for Research in Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), where he leads the radio group. His primary research focus is on radio astronomy, particularly low-frequency radio astronomy. Bentum initiated the OLFAR project, which aims to create space-based radio telescopes for observing the sky in frequencies around 30 MHz using small satellites. This project will enable the exploration of virtually unexplored frequency bands, potentially leading to significant scientific discoveries regarding the formation of the universe and the detection of magnetized exoplanets. At TU/e, Bentum’s work includes essential aspects of radio telescope design, antenna systems, calibration of arrays, synchronization of clocks, and mitigating interference through advanced signal processing techniques. He is a senior member of the IEEE, currently serves as the vice chair of the IEEE Benelux section, and has initiated and chaired the IEEE Benelux AESS/GRSS chapter. He has also served as a reviewer for numerous conferences and journals, contributing to the advancement of low-frequency radio astronomy capability in space.
Netherlands Foundation for Research in Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) • Netherlands
Leading the radio group focusing on advancements in radio astronomy.
University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands
Conducted research and taught in the area of Short Range Radio Telecommunication Engineering.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands
Leading research in the Radio Science group, focusing on low frequency radio astronomy.
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