News from the Projects

New Clustering Method Uncovers Hidden Regularities in Data

Digital Key Technologies

One dataset, one model? This approach does not always produce the most useful insights, as a dataset often contain many different relationships. To better understand them, researchers at the paluno research institute in the Faculty of Computer Science have developed a method that clusters data according to mathematical functions. The key feature is that neither the number and structure of the functions nor the assignment of data points to them needs to be known in advance.

Immersive experience with modern virtual‑reality headsets and controllers.

MuC 2026 is about to begin

Human-Computer Interaction

As the largest European conference in the field of Human–Computer Interaction, it will bring together more than 500 participants at the University of Duisburg-Essen from 30 August to 2 September.

Prof. Dr. Lucas Davi

Lucas Davi Honored with ACM AsiaCCS Test of Time Award

People and Awards

Information and System Security

The paper “ROPdefender: A Detection Tool to Defend Against Return-Oriented Programming Attacks” has received the Test of Time Award from ACM AsiaCCS, one of the leading international conferences in cybersecurity. Published in 2011, the work originated from Lucas Davi’s master’s thesis, which he wrote under the supervision of Dr. Marcel Winandy and Prof. Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi. Today, Lucas Davi is a professor and director of paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology.

Participants of the Dagstuhl seminar "AUTOBIZ: Pushing the Boundaries of AI-Driven Process Execution and Adaptation"

Research manifesto defines “Agentic Business Process Management” as the future of process management

Digital Key Technologies

As part of a Dagstuhl seminar in May 2026, international researchers — including Andreas Metzger from the Software Systems Engineering group — explored what the future of process management will look like.

On the Future of GenAI-Augmented Software Engineering Processes and Products

Digital Key Technologies

Development Methods and Tools

Generative AI is profoundly changing software engineering – not only how we write code, but also how entire software systems are developed and operated. In a new paper, Prof. Andreas Metzger and his co-authors develop a structured research roadmap.

When Browser Memory Becomes a Bento Box

Information and System Security

Google Earth, Zoom, Twitch.tv, or Photoshop – thanks to the WebAssembly standard, many powerful applications now run directly in the browser without installation. However, some of these web apps have serious security vulnerabilities. Researchers from paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a solution to secure COTS applications by automatically reorganizing their memory.

Clear Communication: How Precise Language Influences AI-Assisted Software Development

Development Methods and Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking on more and more tasks in software development. But this does not always go smoothly. Prof. Dr. Andreas Vogelsang from paluno, The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen is investigating how precise language affects the outcomes of AI-assisted software development. The project, ReSPro, will be funded for three years by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

CASA Cluster of Excellence Receives Funding for Another Seven Years

Information and System Security

There is great excitement among cybersecurity researchers in Germany’s Ruhr area: Yesterday, the German Excellence Commission approved the extension of the CASA Cluster of Excellence. Among the Principal Investigators (PIs) is Prof. Dr. Lucas Davi, Director of paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology.

Andreas Metzger Presents at Dagstuhl Seminar on AI-Driven Process Adaptation

Digital Key Technologies

In his presentation, Prof. Metzger explored various AI-based approaches to optimize actionable recommendations for adapting business processes. The presented methods address the trade-off between prediction accuracy and earliness.

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