Innovative Research Award
Peter Benedikt Depta, PtU, TU Darmstadt.
| Researcher profile |
| Peter Benedikt Depta |
| Affiliation |
PtU, TU Darmstadt |
| Country |
Germany |
| Scopus ID |
60836714500 |
| Subject Area |
Sensors and Actuators |
| Event |
Global Sensor Awards |
Peter Benedikt Depta is presented in this academic recognition profile in connection with the research subject of sensors and actuators and the Innovative Research Award associated with the Global Sensor Awards. The supplied researcher information identifies PtU at TU Darmstadt in Germany as the institutional affiliation and provides Scopus Author ID 60836714500 for bibliographic identification. The Scopus author record is the appropriate starting point for reviewing indexed publications and citation information. [1]
Sensors and actuators are important components of modern measurement, automation, instrumentation and control systems. Research in this field can encompass the conversion of physical or chemical quantities into measurable signals, the development of devices that respond to control inputs, and the integration of sensing technologies into engineering applications. This article outlines the research context associated with the award category without attributing specific publications, experimental results or achievements to the researcher that have not been independently verified. [2]
Abstract
This article presents an academic recognition profile for Peter Benedikt Depta, whose supplied institutional affiliation is PtU, TU Darmstadt, Germany. The profile focuses on the broad research domain of sensors and actuators and its relevance to measurement science, engineering systems and technological development. The provided Scopus Author ID offers a route to the researcher’s indexed bibliographic record, which can be consulted to establish publication history, co-authorship and citation metrics. [1] The Innovative Research Award is used here as the recognition category specified for this profile; independent confirmation of a formal award decision, its date and its stated evaluation results is not available in the supplied information.
Keywords
Peter Benedikt Depta; Innovative Research Award; Global Sensor Awards; sensors and actuators; sensor technology; measurement systems; instrumentation; engineering research; TU Darmstadt; Germany; research evaluation; bibliographic indexing.
Introduction
Sensor and actuator technologies support the acquisition of information from physical environments and the execution of controlled actions in engineered systems. Sensors detect changes in quantities such as temperature, pressure, force, displacement, acceleration, light and chemical concentration, while actuators produce a physical response when driven by an input signal. Their combined use is central to industrial automation, robotics, process monitoring, smart infrastructure and many other applications. [2]
Research in this area may involve device design, signal transduction, calibration, materials, signal processing, reliability and the integration of hardware with computational systems. The value of a research contribution is typically assessed through evidence of technical originality, methodological soundness, reproducibility, practical relevance and engagement with prior work. These general considerations provide context for an academic profile associated with the sensors and actuators subject area.
The present article uses the researcher name, institutional affiliation, country, subject area, Scopus identifier and award category supplied for this page. Details not established by those inputs are identified as unverified rather than presented as confirmed biographical or bibliometric facts.
Research Profile
The supplied information associates Peter Benedikt Depta with PtU at TU Darmstadt in Germany. TU Darmstadt is a technical university with research and teaching activities across engineering, natural sciences, information technology and related disciplines. The abbreviation PtU is retained as supplied; the exact institutional unit and the researcher’s current appointment should be confirmed against an official institutional profile before publication as verified biographical facts. [3]
The subject area recorded for this profile is sensors and actuators. This field encompasses a wide range of scientific and engineering questions, including how sensing elements respond to external stimuli, how actuator mechanisms convert energy into movement or other physical effects, and how these components can be incorporated into dependable measurement and control architectures. The precise research specializations, methods and projects associated with Depta require confirmation from the author’s publications or an authoritative professional biography.
Scopus Author ID 60836714500 is provided as the researcher’s bibliographic identifier. The linked Scopus record can be used to examine indexed scholarly outputs and related author information. Because bibliographic databases may contain incomplete records, name variants or author-disambiguation errors, publication attribution should be checked against article metadata and institutional records before numerical metrics are reported. [1]
Research Contributions
Research contributions in sensor and actuator engineering can be considered across several connected dimensions. At the device level, investigations may seek to improve sensitivity, selectivity, operating range, response time, stability or energy efficiency. At the systems level, contributions may address calibration, measurement uncertainty, data acquisition, feedback control, signal conditioning and communication between components. These themes describe the broader field and should not be interpreted as a verified list of Depta’s individual research achievements.
A rigorous assessment of a particular contribution normally requires access to the corresponding publication, technical documentation or research output. Relevant evidence can include a clearly defined problem, a comparison with existing methods, transparent experimental procedures, appropriate statistical analysis and results that can be reproduced or independently evaluated. For applied engineering research, additional considerations may include manufacturability, long-term reliability, safety and performance under realistic operating conditions.
To document Depta’s specific contributions accurately, the final article should incorporate verified publication titles, publication dates, co-author information, abstracts and DOI identifiers from the relevant scholarly records. No specific invention, patent, experimental finding or technical breakthrough is attributed here because the necessary primary-source evidence was not included in the supplied information.
Publications
A researcher’s publication record provides an important basis for evaluating subject expertise, collaboration and the development of a research program. The supplied Scopus Author ID links to a record that may contain indexed journal articles, conference papers and other scholarly documents associated with the author. [1]
A verified publication list for this profile should be compiled by checking each record’s title, author list, journal or conference, year, volume, issue, page range or article number, and DOI where available. The final list should distinguish original research articles from reviews, conference proceedings, editorials and other publication types. DOI metadata can be cross-checked using the DOI registration and resolution infrastructure. [4]
Individual publication titles and DOI links have not been inserted because they were not provided and have not been independently verified for this article. This avoids incorrectly assigning another researcher’s work or fabricating bibliographic details. The Scopus profile above is the designated starting point for building a source-verified publication list.
Research Impact
Research impact can be assessed through complementary forms of evidence, including scholarly citations, adoption of methods, technical validation, collaborations, patents, software, standards contributions and demonstrated use in industrial or societal settings. The most appropriate measures depend on the research question, the publication venue and the intended application. Citation counts alone do not establish the quality, originality or practical importance of an individual contribution.
Bibliometric indicators such as document counts, citation totals and the h-index can help summarize selected aspects of scholarly output, but they depend on database coverage, author identification, publication age and disciplinary citation patterns. The Leiden Manifesto recommends that quantitative research indicators support, rather than replace, expert assessment and that their limitations be made explicit. [5]
No numerical citation count, document count or h-index is asserted for Peter Benedikt Depta in this article because a current, dated bibliometric snapshot has not been verified. For a production publication, these values should be taken from the relevant author profile on a specified date and checked for author-record accuracy.
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award category provides a framework for recognizing research that demonstrates originality, methodological quality and potential significance within a relevant scientific or technological field. In the context of sensors and actuators, appropriate evidence could include a novel sensing or actuation mechanism, a validated measurement approach, improved device performance, a meaningful advance in system integration or a well-supported application addressing an established technical need.
A fair assessment of an award candidate should be based on verifiable research outputs and transparent criteria. Relevant factors may include the novelty of the work, the rigor of experimental or theoretical methods, the strength of supporting evidence, the relationship to existing literature, the candidate’s documented contribution and the potential for further scientific or practical development. These are general assessment considerations rather than a statement of the Global Sensor Awards’ official judging rules.
The supplied details associate Peter Benedikt Depta with the Innovative Research Award profile for the Global Sensor Awards. However, the award outcome, presentation date, citation text and formal selection rationale were not included in the provided data. They should be confirmed with the event organizer before the page describes the award as formally conferred or attributes particular achievements to the recipient. The official event website is available for reference. [6]
Conclusion
This profile brings together the supplied identifying information for Peter Benedikt Depta, including the institutional affiliation PtU, TU Darmstadt, Germany, Scopus Author ID 60836714500, the subject area of sensors and actuators, and the Innovative Research Award category associated with the Global Sensor Awards. It also outlines the broader technical context in which sensor and actuator research is conducted and evaluated.
A fully substantiated academic recognition article should be supplemented with verified publication records, a dated bibliometric summary, an official institutional biography and confirmation of the award decision. Maintaining a clear distinction between documented facts and general subject-area context supports accuracy, transparency and scholarly credibility.
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Author ID 60836714500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60836714500
- Fraden, J. (2016). Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Designs, and Applications (5th ed.). Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19303-8
- Technische Universität Darmstadt. (n.d.). Official university website.
https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/
- International DOI Foundation. (n.d.). DOI Handbook and DOI system resources.
https://www.doi.org/
- Hicks, D., Wouters, P., Waltman, L., de Rijcke, S., & Rafols, I. (2015). Bibliometrics: The Leiden Manifesto for research metrics. Nature, 520, 429–431.
https://doi.org/10.1038/520429a