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M. Sc. Martin SemmelrodtRoom F-006Kaiserstraße 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany Phone: +49 431 880-6144 E-mail: ORCID:  0009-0007-4549-8243 |
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Research: UAV-based Detection of Underwater Objects
The identification of underwater objects is possible through several ways like SONAR as well as magnetic detection. Modern unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) allow to test magnetic measurements in underwater environments without relying on a ship. Some challenges can arise for the needed equipment with magnetic sensors (magnetometers), the control of an actively flying UAV and the (digital) signal processing. Noise reduction, autonomous data collection and its presentation are the main topics of the research. Applications range from locating historical munitions to monitor military actions, e.g. submarines.
Related topics:
- Autonomous UAV
- Underwater channel
- Noise reduction
- Magnetic sensor systems
Further interests:
- SONAR
- Modeling magnetic material and environment
- Neural networks and AI application
Short CV
| Time span | Details |
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| 2026 - current | Research Assistant at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel, Germany |
| 2023 - 2026 | M.Sc. in Physics University of Hamburg and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg, Germany |
| 2025 - 2026 | Müller-BBM Industry Solutions GmbH (Data scientist for the analysis of hydro-acoustic ship signals) |
| 2020 - 2023 | B.Sc. in Physics University of Hamburg (UHH), Hamburg, Germany |
Since early summer, Julius Braun-Dullaeus, David Thesing and Martin Semmelrodt have joined the DSS team, bringing expertise in embedded systems, sensor hardware and physics. Julius has been connected to DSS throughout his studies, working on stochastic modeling and underwater signal processing. His current work focuses on a drone-based system for localizing and classifying magnetic objects. David continues his master’s research at DSS, combining thin-film sensor development with real-time signal processing for 3D SONAR beamforming. Martin joined in August after completing his master’s degree in theoretical physics. Having first encountered DSS through a collaboration at Müller-BBM, he now works on drone-based magnetic detection of underwater objects and will take over the project from Julius in January.