About
Maik Wolleben is a physicist working as a Research Scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where his work centers on microwave sensors and full-polarization radiometers for measuring soil moisture and supporting agricultural water management. He founded Skaha Labs, which develops sensing technologies for UAVs, irrigation systems, and research applications. His areas of expertise include antenna design, polarimetry, and applied remote sensing, and he has authored 28 peer-reviewed papers and holds patents in sensing technologies.
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Experience
- German Aerospace Center (DLR)Research Scientist / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeitercurrent2026 — presentOberpfaffenhofen, Bavaria, Germany
- Skaha LabsFounder & CTOcurrent2014 — presentPenticton, BC
- University of CalgaryRadar Research Scientist2013 — 2014Calgary, Canada Area
- Square Kilometre Array (SKA) AfricaSenior Commissioning Scientist2011 — 2013Cape Town, South Africa
- National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches CanadaResearch Assistant (Covington Fellow)2008 — 2011Penticton, BC, Canada
Skills & more
- Certificate in Professional Management — University of Calgary
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Maik Wolleben?
- Maik Wolleben is a physicist working as a Research Scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where his work centers on microwave sensors and full-polarization radiometers for measuring soil moisture and supporting agricultural water management. He founded Skaha Labs, which develops sensing technologies for UAVs, irrigation systems, and research applications. His areas of expertise include antenna design, polarimetry, and applied remote sensing, and he has authored 28 peer-reviewed papers and holds patents in sensing technologies.
- Where does Maik Wolleben work?
- Maik Wolleben is Founder of Skaha Labs.
- What companies did Maik Wolleben found?
- Maik Wolleben founded Skaha Labs.
- Where did Maik Wolleben go to school?
- Maik Wolleben studied at The University of Bonn (Ph.D; M.Sc, Physics & Astrophysics); University of Calgary (Certificate in Professional Management, Business Administration and Management); Athabasca University (Challenge for Credit, Geology).
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