Michael Renzler, PhD

Lecturer +43 512 2070 - 4527 michael.renzler@mci.edu

Professional work experience

07/2024 - present
Lecturer - MCI - The Entrepreneurial School, Smart Building Technologies
05/2020 - 06/2023
Senior Scientist - University of Innsbruck, Department of Mechatronics
10/2016 - 05/2020
PostDoc - University of Innsbruck, Department of Mechatronics
07/2013 - 09/2016
Research Assistant - University of Innsbruck, Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics

Education

07/2013 - 09/2016
PhD - University of Innsbruck
Physics
11/2010 - 06/2013
MSc - University of Innsbruck
Physics
10/2007 - 10/2010
BSc - University of Innsbruck
Physics
09/2001 - 07/2006
Höhere Technische Lehranstalt Innsbruck Anichstraße
Electronics

Teaching (faculty internships etc.)

10/2016 - 02/2024
University of Innsbruck
Lectures & Exercises: Physical Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor Physics, Internet of Things, Electromagnetic Compatibility

Competitive Research Award

11/2023 - 11/2023
Eduard-Wallnöfer-Stiftung der Tiroler Industrie
Eduard-Wallnöfer-Preis für Technik und Wissenschaft

Further education & Training

2017 - 2023
University of Innsbruck
Training on third-party funding management and teaching skills

Positions in professional/academic societies

07/2011 - 06/2013
Student Representative - University of Innsbruck, ÖH

Peer reviewed journal article

D. Mair, M. Renzler, S. Kovar, T. Martinek, T. Kadavy, S. Bergmüller, A. Horn, J. Braun, and L. Kaserer. "Evolutionary optimized 3D WiFi antennas manufactured via laser powder bed fusion". IEEE Access 11 (2023). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3328852
D. Mair, M. Renzler, M. Unterladstaetter, and T. Ussmüller. "Performance analysis of pixelated antennas employing shifted cross-shaped elements". IET Microw. Antennas Propag. 17, 9 (2023). DOI: 10.1049/mia2.12378
M. Renzler, D. Mair, M. Hesche, and T. Ussmueller. "Effects of Symmetry Restriction on the Antenna Gain Optimized Using Genetic Algorithms". Symmetry 15, 3 (2023). DOI: 10.3390/sym15030658
D. Mair, M. Fischer, J. Konzilia, M. Renzler, and T. Ussmüller. "Evolutionary Optimization of Antennas for Structural Health Monitoring". IEEE Access 11 (2023). DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3235896
V. Ruzsanyi, H. Wiesenhofer, C. Ager, J. Herbig, G. Aumayr, M. Fischer, M. Renzler, T. Ussmüller, K. Lindner, and C. Mayhew. "A portable sensor system for the detection of human volatile compounds against transnational crime". Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 328 (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2020.129036
D. Mair, M. Renzler, A. Pfeifhofer, and T. Ußmüller. "Evolutionary Optimization of Asymmetrical Pixelated Antennas Employing Shifted Cross Shaped Elements for UHF RFID". In: Electronics 9, 11 (2020). DOI: 10.3390/electronics9111856
D. Mair, M. Ferdik, C. Happ, M. Renzler, and T. Ussmüller. "Numerical Optimization of a Fully Cross-Coupled Rectifier Circuit for Wireless Passive Ultra Low Power Sensor Nodes". Sensors 19, 20 (2019). DOI: 10.3390/s19204527
M. Fischer, M. Ferdik, L.-O. Rack, G. Saxl, M. Renzler, and T. Ussmueller. "An Experimental Study on the Feasibility of a Frequency Diverse UHF RFID System". IEEE Access 7 (2019). DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2939613
M. Fischer, M. Renzler, and T. Ussmueller. "Development of a Smart Bed Insert for Detection of Incontinence and Occupation in Elder Care". IEEE Access 7 (2019). DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2931041
M. Mahmoodi-Darian, S. Raggl, M. Renzler, M. Goulart, S. E. Huber, A. Mauracher, P. Scheier, and O. Echt. "Doubly charged coronene clusters - Much smaller than previously observed". The Journal of Chemical Physics 148.17 (2018), p. 174303. DOI: 10.1063/1.5028393
A. Kaiser, J. Postler, M. Oncak, M. Kuhn, M. Renzler, S. Spieler, M. Simpson, M. Gatchell, M. K. Beyer, R. Wester, F. A. Gianturco, P. Scheier, F. Calvo, and E. Yurtsever. "Isomeric Broadening of C60+ Electronic Excitation in Helium Droplets: Experiments Meet Theory". Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters 9, 6 (2018), DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b00150
M. Renzler, N. Reithmaier, R. Reinhardt, W. Pohl, and T. Ußmüller. "A road tunnel model for the systematic study of lighting situations". Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 72 (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2017.11.017
M. Renzler, L. Kranabetter, E. Barwa, L. Grubwieser, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Resonant electron attachment to mixed hydrogen/oxygen and deuterium/oxygen clusters". The Journal of Chemical Physics 147, 19 (2017). DOI: 10.1063/1.5003428.
M. Renzler, M. Kuhn, A. Mauracher, A. Lindinger, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Anionic Hydrogen Cluster Ions as a New Form of Condensed Hydrogen". Physical Review Letters 117, 27 (2016). DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.117.273001
M. Renzler, L. Kranabetter, M. Goulart, P. Scheier, and O. Echt. "Positively and Negatively Charged Cesium and (C60m)Csn Cluster Ions". The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 121, 20 (2017). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11928
M. Kuhn, M. Renzler, J. Postler, S. Ralser, S. Spieler, M. Simpson, H. Linnartz, A. G. G. M. Tielens, J. Cami, A. Mauracher, Y. Wang, M. Alcamí, F. Martín, M. K. Beyer, R. Wester, A. Lindinger, and P. Scheier. "Atomically resolved phase transition of fullerene cations solvated in helium droplets". Nature Communications 7, 1 (2016). DOI: 10.1038/ncomms13550
M. Renzler, M. Daxner, L. Kranabetter, A. Kaiser, A. W. Hauser, W. E. Ernst, A. Lindinger, R. Zillich, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Communication: Dopant-induced solvation of alkalis in liquid helium nanodroplets". The Journal of Chemical Physics 145, 18 (2016). DOI: 10.1063/1.4967405
S. Ralser, A. Kaiser, M. Probst, J. Postler, M. Renzler, D. K. Bohme, and P. Scheier. "Experimental evidence for the influence of charge on the adsorption capacity of carbon dioxide on charged fullerenes". Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 18, 4 (2016). DOI: 10.1039/c5cp06587a
M. Renzler, S. Ralser, L. Kranabetter, E. Barwa, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Observation of stable HO4+ and DO4+ ions from ion - molecule reactions in helium nanodroplets". Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 18, 19 (2016). DOI: 10.1039/c6cp01895e.
N. Weinberger, S. Ralser, M. Renzler, M. Harnisch, A. Kaiser, S. Denifl, D. K. B¨ohme, and P. Scheier. "Ion formation upon electron collisions with valine embedded in helium nanodroplets". The European Physical Journal D 70, 4 (2016). DOI: 10.1140/epjd/e2016-60737-1
M. Renzler, M. Harnisch, M. Daxner, L. Kranabetter, M. Kuhn, P. Scheier, and O. Echt. "Fission of multiply charged alkali clusters in helium droplets - approaching the Rayleigh limit". Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 18, 15 (2016). DOI: 10.1039/c6cp00764c.
S. A. Krasnokutski, M. Kuhn, A. Kaiser, A. Mauracher, M. Renzler, D. K. Bohme, and P. Scheier. "Building Carbon Bridges on and between Fullerenes in Helium Nanodroplets". The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters 7, 8 (2016), DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.6b00462
S. A. Krasnokutski, M. Kuhn, M. Renzler, C. Jäger, T. Henning, and P. Scheier. "Ultra-Low-Temperature Reactions of Carbon Atoms with Hydrogen Molecules". The Astrophysical Journal 818, 2 (2016). DOI: 10.3847/2041-8205/818/2/l31
J. Postler, M. Renzler, A. Kaiser, S. E. Huber, M. Probst, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Electron-Induced Chemistry of Cobalt Tricarbonyl Nitrosyl (Co(CO)3NO) in Liquid Helium Nanodroplets". The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 119, 36 (2015). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.5b05260
A. Mauracher, M. Daxner, S. E. Huber, J. Postler, M. Renzler, S. Denifl, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "The interaction of He− with fullerenes". The Journal of Chemical Physics 142, 10 (2015). DOI: 10.1063/1.4913956
M. Renzler, M. Daxner, N. Weinberger, S. Denifl, P. Scheier, and O. Echt. "On subthreshold ionization of helium droplets, ejection of He+, and the role of anions". Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 16, 41 (2014). DOI: 10.1039/c4cp03236e
A. Mauracher, M. Daxner, S. E. Huber, J. Postler, M. Renzler, S. Denifl, P. Scheier, and A. M. Ellis. "Formation of Dianions in Helium Nanodroplets". Angewandte Chemie International Edition 53, 50 (2014). DOI: 10.1002/anie.201408172.