• ray optics
• wave optics
• diffractive optics
• active amplifiers and lasers
• optical materials and components
• optical filters
• fiber optics
• optical communications
• (optical) measurements
• light and illumination technique

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Measurement technology ,  Optical measurements ,  Image processing

1999 - Dr.-Ing., Engineering
Universität Kaiserslautern
Germany

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1996 - Diplom (University), Engineering
Universität Kaiserslautern
Germany

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2012 - 2016 - SCHOTT AG - Germany

Senior Manager and Principle Scientist

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2010 - 2012 - SCHOTT AG - Germany

Global Product Manager

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2008 - 2010 - SCHOTT AG - Germany

Senior Manager Application and Business Development

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2004 - 2008 - SCHOTT AG - Germany

Department head physical basics

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2001 - 2003 - SCHOTT AG - Germany

Scientist Photonic

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1999 - 2001 - Lucent Technologies - Germany

Development engineer (hardware)

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1996 - 1999 - Universität Kaiserslautern - Germany

Research assistant

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1994 - Michigan State University, EE Department - United States

Studying abroad at Michigan State University, Mi, USA

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2019 - 2050

SPIE Fellow

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2018 - 2050

Senior Member SPIE

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2013 - 2016

SCHOTT Innovation award (topic: high end coatings)

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2013 - 2016

Honorary professor

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1997 - 2050

Senior Member IEEE

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Journal article

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Safe Driving. Optics and Photonics News .

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Automotive Applications. SID Information Display Magazine, https://doi.org/10.1002/msid.1534.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., BURKE, J., PAK, A., RENTSCHLER, T. (2023). Camera calibration as machine learning problem using dense phase shifting pattern, checkerboards, and different cameras. Proceedings of SPIE, 12438, pp. 1-13. Washington.

REICHEL, S., PAK, A., BURKE, J. (2022). Machine-Learning-Inspired Workflow for Camera Calibration. Sensors, 22 (18), 24.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., SERTKAYA, Y. (2022). Rauscharmes photonisches Instrument zur Streulichtmessung. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., RENTSCHLER, T., BURKE, J. (2022). Schachbrett Muster Kamera-Kalibrierung mit Machine Learning Methode. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A. (2022). Development and improvement of a photonics instrument for light scattering metrology. Proceedings of SPIE, 12008, pp. 13.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., SPÄTH, F., WOHLGEMUTH, V., REBER, A., RANK, M., HEINRICH, A. (2021). Improved light scattering characterization by BSDF of automotive interior and 3D printed materials. Proceedings of SPIE, 11693, pp. 13.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., HEINRICH, A. (2021). Improved optical light scattering measurements by BSDF. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., SPÄTH, F., MAJER, P. (2020). Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials by BSDF. DgaO Proceedings, pp. 2.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., KOOP, K., NAJIBA, F., ULRICH, M., HERTLEIN, F. (2020). Advanced Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials for Premium Visual Quality. Proceedings of SPIE, pp. 11.

REICHEL, S., NITSCHE-PFLUMM, A., SCHMIDL, J., LAUTERMANN, M., GYÖRI, M., SANTORO, D., ZINK, T., BECKER, F., SCHLEGEL, D., MORAWIETZ, T., KARAKUM, V., ... ÖZKAN, I. (2019). Aufbau und Analyse eines vollautomatisierten Goniometers zur präzisen Messung von Lichtverteilungskurven. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., AICHERT, D., SCHÄUFELE, T., ÖZDEMIR, B., SÖYLEMEZ, H., STANKIC, D. (2019). uverlässigkeitsanalyse einer ortsaufgelösten Intensitätsmessung mittels eines voll-automatisierten x-y-Verschiebetisches. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., AICHERT, D., SCHÄUFELE, T., ÖZDEMIR, B., SÖYLEMEZ, H., STANKIC, D. (2019). Reliability results of a fully automated robust x-y stage measurement unit for precise light distribution measurement. Proceedings of SPIE, Proceedings Volume (11056).

REICHEL, S., LEMPA, C., HARTMANN, P., PETZOLD, U., RUPP, F., JEDAMZIK, R. (2018). Ein Vorschlag zur objektiven Schlieren-Messtechnik in optischem Glas: erste Ergebnisse. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., HARTMANN, P., PETZOLD, U., GÄRTNER, S., GROSS, H. (2018). Effects of striae inside optical glasses on optical systems. Proceedings of SPIE, 10690.

ZHANG, Y., REICHEL, S., CHEN, Y., GROSS, H., HARTMANN, P. (2018). Investigation of Striae Tolerance in Optical System. Proceedings of SPIE, 10690.

REICHEL, S., GÄRTNER, S., HARTMANN, P., PETZOLD, U., GROSS, H. (2017). Effects of striae in optical glass on optical systems – first results. DgaO Proceedings, 2017, pp. 3.

REICHEL, S., HARTMANN, P., PETZOLD, U., LEMPA, C. (2017). Preliminary results of a new proposal for objective human independent striae measurement. Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 10329, pp. 10.

REICHEL, S., MARÍN-FRANCH, A., BRAUNECK, U., BOURQUIN, S. (2016). Advanced astronomical filter design: challenges, strategy, and results to meet current and future requirements. Proceedings of SPIE, 9912.

REICHEL, S., MARÍN-FRANCH, A., BRAUNECK, U., BOURQUIN, S. (2016). First results on narrow bandpass steep edge optical filters for the JST/T250 telescope instrumentation. Proceedings of SPIE, 99122.

REICHEL, S., HULL, T., MARÍN-FRANCH, A., BRAUNECK, U., BOURQUIN, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R. (2016). The legacy of filter design and how that has extended into current choices for advanced astronomical filter. Proceedings of SPIE, 9912.

REICHEL, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R., ENGEL, A. (2015). Fluorescence of optical filter glass: characterization and measurement results. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R., ENGEL, A. (2015). Characterization and measurement results of fluorescence in absorption optical filter glass. Proceedings of SPIE, 9626.

PETZOLD, U., REICHEL, S., HARTMANN, P., JEDAMZIK, R. (2015). -block refractometer for monitoring the production of optical glasses. Proceedings of SPIE, 9628.

REICHEL, S., MARÍN-FRANCH, A., BRAUNECK, U., BOURQUIN, S. (2014). Additional narrow bandpass steep edge optical filters for the JAST/T80 telescope instrumentation. Proceedings of SPIE, 9151 (205).

ENGLERT, M., REICHEL, S., HARTMANN, P. (2014). Optical glass - refractive index change with wavelength and temperature. Proceedings of SPIE, 9131 (16).

REICHEL, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R. (2014). Precise dispersion equations of absorbing filter glasses. Proceedings of SPIE, 9138 (25).

BIERTÜMPFEL, R., REICHEL, S. (2014). Sellmeier representation of the dispersion of longpass optical filter glasses. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R., LENTES, F.-T. (2013). Inner quality of blue glass IR cut filters and the use of blue glass lenses. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BIERTÜMPFEL, R., BRAUNECK, U. (2013). Ein neues NIR-Filterglas für bildgebende Sensoren. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BRAUNECK, U., BOURQUIN, S., MARÍN-FRANCH, A. (2013). Narrow bandpass steep edge optical filter for telescope instrumentation. Proceedings of SPIE, 8860 (22).

BIERTÜMPFEL, R., REICHEL, S. (2013). NIR cutoff filter for true color imaging sensors. Advanced Optical Technologies, 2, pp. 455–462.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2012). CAMERA OBJECTIVE LENS WITH INFRARED FILTER AND CAMERA MODULE WITH CAMERA OBJECTIVE LENS. US2013265478. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., LENTES, F.-T. (2012). Blue glass lens elements used as IR cut filter in a camera design and the impact of inner quality onto lens performance. Proceedings of SPIE, 8550.

BIERTÜMPFEL, R., REICHEL, S. (2012). Solarization of Optical Filter Glass. DgaO Proceedings.

BIERTÜMPFEL, R., REICHEL, S. (2011). Precise measurement of internal transmittance of high absorbing filter glass. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2011). OPTICAL DEVICE FOR USE AS E.G. ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND FOR ILLUMINATING E.G. ROAD SIGN, HAS LENSES ARRANGED IN SMALL DISTANCE TO SURFACE OF LIGHT SOURCES, WHERE ONE OF LENSES FOCUSES LIGHT IN DIRECTION AND FORMS LIGHT ON DEFINED GEOMETRY. 20. DE102011112285. Deutsches Patentamt.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2010). PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH CONCENTRATOR OPTICS. US2010212742. US Patent Office.

HARTMANN, P., REICHEL, S., SCHREDER, B., JEDAMZIK, R. (2010). Optical Glass and Glass Ceramic – History and Recent Developments: a Schott view. APPLIED OPTICS.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2010). PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH CONCENTRATOR OPTICS. US2010212742. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2010). KOLLIMIERTE LICHTQUELLE UND VERFAHREN ZU DEREN HERSTELLUNG. DE102010004825. Deutsches Patentamt.

REICHEL, S., PETZOLD, U., VOGT, H., BIERTÜMPFEL, R. (2009). Flat hat glass diffractive optical beam shaper. Proceedings of SPIE (7194).

REICHEL, S., PETZOLD, U., VOGT, H., BIERTÜMPFEL, R. (2009). Glass Diffractive Optical Beam Shaper For Laser Applications. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2008). LED light source with collimation optics. US8531771. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2008). Diffraktives optisches Element und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung. 11. DE102008043990. Deutsches Patentamt.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2007). MOULDING TOOL FOR MOULDING A CERAMIC GREEN BODY AND USE OF SAID MOULDING TOOL. US8180482. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2007). OPTICAL ELEMENTS MADE FROM CERAMICS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE OXIDES OF Y, Sc, In AND/OR LANTHANIDE ELEMENTS AND MAPPING OPTICS INCLUDING THE OPTICAL ELEMENTS. US7751123. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2006). Optical elements and imaging optics comprising them. US7324285. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2006). COLOR EFFECT LAYER SYSTEM AND COATINGS BASED ON PHOTONIC CRYSTALS AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF. US2007202343. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2005). FIBER-OPTIC ARRANGEMENT FOR DISPLAY DEVICES, IN PARTICULAR HAVING ANALOG OR DIGITAL DISPLAYS, AND DEVICES PROVIDED THEREWITH. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S. (2005). Optical lens or lens group, process for the production thereof, as well as optical image acquisition device. US8025818. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2005). Use of lead-free and phosphate-containing glasses in a precision moulding process. US8008220. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2005). Glass for an EEFL fluorescent lamp, process for making the glass and devices including articles made with the glass. US7498731. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2004). Optical lowpass filter and method for producing an optical lowpass filter. US7203406. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2004). Organic, Electro-Optical Element With Increased Decoupling Efficiency. US2007241668. US Patent Office.

BRINKMANN, M., REICHEL, S. (2004). Planar erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers: rigorous theory and experimental investigations. OPTICAL MATERIALS, 25, 123-129.

BRINKMANN, M., REICHEL, S., HAYDEN, J. (2004). Integrated Planar Erbium-Doped Waveguide Amplifiers: Technological and Optical Considerations. Springer Series in optical Sciences, 97, pp. 143-158.

FISCHER, R., REICHEL, S., GRANT, A., HARTMANN, P., FOTHERINGHAM, U. (2004). Removing the mystique of glass selection. Proceedings of SPIE, 5524, pp. 134-146.

ET, A., REICHEL, S. (2003). New heavy metal oxide silicate amplifier glass for compact and broadband amplifiers. Proceedings of SPIE (4990), pp. 77-86.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2003). STRAHLFORMUNGSEINRICHTUNG EINES OPTISCHEN SYSTEMS, INSBESONDERE EINES OPTISCHEN SIGNALAUFNEHMERS UND OPTISCHES SYSTEM, INSBESONDERE OPTISCHER SIGNALAUFNEHMER MIT STRAHLFORMUNGSEINRICHTUNG. DE102005009642. Deutsches Patentamt.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2002). Method and contrivance for applying a Raman amplification in a transmission and/or fibre device. US7515800. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2002). Connecting device for connecting at least two optical waveguides, in particular optical waveguides of different refractive index.. US6744952. US Patent Office.

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2002). Wellenleiter und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung. DE10259390. Deutsches Patentamt.

REICHEL, S., ZENGERLE, R. (1999). Extended Simulation Models of Optical Transmission Systems Including Erbium-Doped Amplifiers. Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 3666, pp. 465-471.

REICHEL, S., ZENGERLE, R. (1999). Effects of Nonlinear Dispersion in EDFA´s on Optical Communication Systems. JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY, 17 (7), 1152-1157.

REICHEL, S., ECKERT, J., ZENGERLE, R., LEPPLA, R., MATTHEUS, A., GARCIA, L. (1998). Simulation and Experimental Verification of a 10 Gb/s NRZ Field Trial at 1.3 µm Using Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers. IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS, 10 (10), 1498-1500.

REICHEL, S., LENZ, W., ZENGERLE, R. (1998). Simulation of Phase Modulation in EDFA’s Using an Extended Model. IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS, 10 (12), 1724-1726.

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Book/Monograph/Ebook

REICHEL, S. (2022). Messtechnik für Dummies. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag.

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Dissertation

REICHEL, S. (1999). Phase Modulation in an Erbium-Doped Fibre Amplifier Using an Extended Simulation Model: Impact on Optical Communication Systems. Germany.

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Chapter in Book

REICHEL, S. (2020). Diffraktive Optiken. In Martin Löffler-Mang, Helmut Naumann, Gottfried Schröder (Eds.), Handbuch Bauelemente der Optik (8 ed., pp. 471-490). Carl Hanser Verlag.

REICHEL, S. (2014). Bauelemente der Optik. 7. Auflage. In M. Löffler-Mang (Ed.). Carl Hanser Verlag.

REICHEL, S. (2007). Springer Handbook of Lasers and Optics. In F. Träger (Ed.). Springer Verlag.

REICHEL, S., BRINKMANN, M. (2004). Microoptics - From Technology to Applications. In Jürgen Jahns und Karl-Heinz Brenner (Ed.). Springer Verlag.

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Article in Proceedings

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., FRANK, P. (2024). Reliable and “good” camera calibration based on machine learning inspired workflow: parameter study and experimental results. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., MANN, I., FORSTER, F. (2024). Reflective and bistable e-paper for smart and AI-controlled escape route signage. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., FORSTER, F., MANN, I. (2024). Advanced Escape Route System using Bistable E-Paper Displays and Dynamic Rerouting. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., LINK, C., WINKLE, M. (2024). Geometry Measurements with Image Processing and Forward Projection. DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays: Measurements & Parameters for Standardization. Proceedings of the International Meeting on Information Display .

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Automotive Switchable Privacy Displays: Measurements and Evaluations. Proceedings of Eurodisplay.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., K. BREZING, K., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). RGB LED matrix display for augmented driving for higher traffic safety. Proc. SPIE 12443. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., REBER, A., EREL, E. (2023). Development and evaluation of a photonics instrument for precise beam profile measurements by a XY-stage. Proc. SPIE 12428. Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). Augmented Information by Graphics Pillar-to-Pillar RGB LED Display at the Base of the Windscreen: Design, Measurements & Evaluation. Digest of Technical Papers, 34.4; 2023;54 (pp. 495-498).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., M. EISENHARDT, M. (2023). Grafisches “Scheibenwurzel-Display” zur Erhöhung der Verkehrssicherheit. ISSN: 1614-8436 – urn:nbn:de:0287-2023-A041-1 (pp. 1-4). DgaO Proceedings.

REICHEL, S. (2023). Photonisches Instrument zur präzisen Strahlprofilmessung. ISSN: 1614-8436 – urn:nbn:de:0287-2022-B005-2 (pp. 1-3). DgaO Proceedings.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., BREZING, K. (2021). Evaluation of luminance vs. brightness for automotive RGB LED light guides in autonomous cars. Proceedings Volume 11874 (pp. 1-15). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., RICHTER, M. (2021). New Approaches for Multi-View Displays by Circular Display. Proceedings Volume 11708 (pp. 1-9). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2021). Improved Light Scattering Characterization by BSDF of Automotive Interior and 3D Printed Materials. Proceedings Volume 11693 (pp. 1-13). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2021). Messung der Streulichtverteilungsfunktionen verschiedener Materialien für den Fahrzeuginnenraum. Licht 2021 (pp. 567-577).

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., DAUBNER, M. (2021). High Quality Automotive Interior Lighting. Licht 2021 (pp. 553-567).

REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2021). Messung der Streulichtverteilungsfunktionen verschiedener Materialien für den Fahrzeuginnenraum. Licht 2021 (pp. 11). Berlin: Licht.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S. (2020). LED-based automotive exterior displays and interior signage for autonomous cars. Advances in Display Technologies X (pp. 104 -115).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2020). Advanced optical characterization of automotive interior materials for premium visual quality. Light-Emitting Devices, Materials, and Applications XXIV (pp. 204 - 214).

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2020). Optical Characterization of Automotive Interior Materials by BSDF. DGaO Jahrestagung.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S. (2020). Evaluation of Advanced Automotive Interior Lighting using “Pixelated” RGB LEDs. DGaO Jahrestagung.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., ET, A. (2020). Advanced optical characterization of automotive interior materials for premium visual quality. Proceedings Volume 11302 (pp. 1-11). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

BLANKENBACH, K., REICHEL, S., ET, A. (2020). LED-based automotive exterior displays and interior signage for autonomous cars. Proceedings Volume 11304 (pp. 1-12). Washington: Proceedings of SPIE.

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Online Publication

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Automotive Applications. SID Information Display online, United States.

REICHEL, S., BLANKENBACH, K., CIVANLAR, B. (2024). Switchable Privacy Displays for Safe Driving. Optics and Photonics News , United States.

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Guest Editor

2022 - 2023

Guest Editor Special Issue of MDPI's Sensors

MDPI Switzerland

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Member of academic advisory council

2022 - 2024

SPIE

United States

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Maintaining an active consulting practice (regular, not only on an informal basis)

2022

Member of SPIE Follow Committee

United States

2017 - 2020

SPIE European Advisory Committee

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics United States

2012 - 2021

Active member of DIN standardization comitee fine machanics and optics

DIN Germany

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Chair of the organizing committee of an academic conference

2021 - 2022

conference managing director of the 123rd Annual Meeting of the German Society for Applied Optics

DGaO Germany

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Expert Assessement/Evaluation

2021 - 2025

Reviewer Journal "Sensors"

Switzerland

since 2008

Reviewer of "Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS"

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics United States

since 2007

Reviewer Journal "Optical Engineering"

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics United States

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Completion of a significant consulting activity (produces a verifiable document or product)

2017 - 2023

Advisory board of the national standardization institute (DIN) fine mechanics and optics

DIN Germany

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Academic association membership

since 2011

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

SPIE United States

since 2009

DGaO, Deutschen Gesellschaft für angewandte Optik

DGaO Germany

since 2007

IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers United States

since 2001

VDE

VDE Germany

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Leader of a project funded from companies and/or private institutions

2010 - 2013

General coordinator BMBF funded project KONVOTIK

Germany

2007 - 2012

Project manager BMBF project MOLAS for SCHOTT

Germany

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