Today, digitization affects almost all areas of life.
The most important driver is software

Resarch Profile

Software is integrated in more and more technical devices and machines and opens up a wide range of possibilities. At the same time, this megatrend presents us with conflicting demands between complexity, security, and usability.

Through our research in the field of software technology, we create methodical and technological solutions for these exciting challenges — for a successful digital change in the economy and society!

Resarch Areas

Innovative Software Systems

Cyber-physical Systems
Autonomous Systems
Self-learning Systems

Digital Key Technologies

Internet of Things
Internet of Services
Cloud Computing
Big Data
Sensors and actors

Information and System Security

Safety
Security
Privacy
Trust

Human Computer Interaction

Usability
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Wearables and Ubiquitous Computing
Comprehensible data analysis

Development Methods and Tools

Agile development
Model based development
Requirements Engineering
Product line development
Software visualization

Digital Education

Media literacy
Digital learning environments
Further education

Publicly funded projects and cooperations

Our networks

Publications of our working groups