With several scientific contributions, active participation in the specialist programme and numerous inspiring discussions, MSE Lab's participation in DAGA 2026 in Dresden was a complete success.

DAGA is one of the most important German-speaking conferences in the field of acoustics and offers a central platform for exchange between science, industry and application every year. This year's event was particularly enriching for us - both professionally and personally.

Scientific contributions from the MSE Lab

Our current research work was presented in several specialist lectures:

• Bestimmung von H₂-Beimischungen in Erdgas mittels Ultraschall-Laufzeitverfahren
  Jakob Sablowski, Sven Eckart, Lennart Schierling, Robert Kunz, Hartmut Krause and Christian Kupsch
• Virtual Impedance Matching in Scanning Acoustic Microscopy - An S-Parameter-Based Approach for Image Optimisation
  Emanuel Leipner, Mario Wolf and Christian Kupsch
• An Ultrasound-Based Hand Pose Tracking Model with Efficient User Calibration towards Human-Machine Interfaces
  Nico Schurig, David Weik and Christian Kupsch
• Investigation of a Method for Reducing the Computational Complexity in the Simulation of Multilayer Materials Using the Generalised Ray Theory
  Sebastian Stahl, Elfgard Kühnicke, Mario Wolf, Emanuel Leipner and Christian Kupsch

The contributions reflect the thematic breadth of our research - from industrial gas measurement technology and ultrasound microscopy to novel human-machine interfaces based on portable ultrasound systems.

Active co-design of the conference programme

In addition to the technical presentations, we were also intensively involved in the organisation and moderation of the scientific programme:

• Prof. Kupsch organised & chaired the structured session "Smart Systems and Signal Processing for Ultrasound". The session brought together exciting contributions on intelligent ultrasound systems, modern signal processing and innovative applications - including current developments in the field of wearable ultrasound.
• Mario Wolf (Group Leader Ultrasound Microscopy and Modelling) organised and chaired a session on acoustic microscopy together with Bernd Köhler and Roland Brunner.
• Dr David Weik, together with our industry partner Dr Eric Starke from Endress+Hauser SICK GmbH+Co. KG, led the session on "Acoustics in industrial measurement technology".

Scientific exchange in a special ambience

A particular highlight was the evening event at the Schlachthof Dresden, which offered a successful setting for informal discussions, networking and personal exchange with live music and an excellent atmosphere.

Conclusion

DAGA 2026 has once again shown how important interdisciplinary exchange is for the further development of acoustic technologies. We would like to thank everyone involved for the exciting discussions, new ideas and successful organisation - and we are already looking forward to the next DAGA.