Jan C. Balzer

University of Duisburg-Essen, Philipps University of Marburg

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Total Citations

115

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About

Jan C. Balzer is a researcher specializing in terahertz (THz) imaging and tomography systems, with a particular focus on developing innovative non-destructive testing and inspection technologies. His work bridges advanced robotics, electromagnetic imaging, and materials analysis, pushing the boundaries of what THz technology can reveal about complex objects and structures. Balzer's most celebrated contribution — accumulating 75 citations — involves the groundbreaking application of a robotic THz imaging system to analyze the sub-surface structure of an ancient Egyptian mummified hand. By comparing THz results directly against conventional CT and micro-CT scans, this work demonstrated THz imaging as a compelling, non-invasive alternative for examining fragile archaeological specimens, opening exciting new possibilities for Egyptology and cultural heritage preservation. Beyond archaeological applications, Balzer has made significant technical strides in THz tomography, developing systems capable of imaging arbitrarily shaped samples (36 citations) and pioneering robotic-based THz platforms designed to handle freeform surfaces. This latter work addresses a fundamental challenge in the field: adapting precision THz sensing to real-world objects that don't conform to flat or regular geometries. Taken together, Balzer's research represents a meaningful advancement in applied THz science, making sophisticated sub-surface imaging more versatile, accessible, and practically deployable across scientific and industrial domains.