Work

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The research work of the Department of Communication Technology at the University of Kassel focuses on innovative technologies and applications that address societal challenges in the areas of mobility, health, e-learning, digital work, smart cities and the future of the internet. A particular focus is on the development and use of context-based applications, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and improved mobile experiences.

Key research areas

  1. Road safety for vulnerable road users (VRUs):
    • Researching solutions to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
    • Analysis of IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) data to detect physical activities such as turning, starting and stopping.
    • Development of AI-supported algorithms to predict movements and improve traffic infrastructure
  2. Interactive user interfaces for smart cities:
    • Development of innovative interfaces for interacting with smart urban objects, such as traffic lights, tourist attractions or environmental sensors.
    • Integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) for immersive and intuitive user experiences.
  3. Application of AI and improved algorithms:
    • Optimization of AI methods to increase efficiency and scalability in various application areas.
    • Use of context-based systems that can understand and react to human behavior and environmental factors in real time.
    • Use of AI in the Hessian craft sector, such as a butcher's shop, to monitor and improve production processes (example: "Ahle Wurscht meets AI").
  4. Mobility and networked systems:
    • Research into networked communication systems that enable safe and efficient mobility.
    • Integration of sensors and IoT technologies to improve urban infrastructure.

Core technological aspects

  • Artificial intelligence: Development and implementation of advanced algorithms for a wide range of applications, including traffic safety and smart cities. This also includes participation in hessian.AI.
  • AR/VR technologies: Creating immersive virtual environments and augmented realities that facilitate interactions with smart objects and data.
  • Sensor integration: Use of IMU, camera and environmental sensors for data acquisition and real-time processing.

FAQ

  1. General information
    • Please contact us only by email and only via the address studium[at]comtec.eecs.uni-kassel[dot]de
    • Individual topics are assigned for seminars, selected chapters, project and final theses, own topics are possible by arrangement, groups of two are possible
    • We do not supervise work from outside the university
    • We do not have any real make-up exams and therefore exactly one examination date per semester
    • With a few exceptions (see below), the language is German or English, in each case by arrangement
  2. Computer networks and mobile computing
    • Both take place as "classic" lectures
    • Exercises as a supplement, the exercises start approx. 3 weeks after the start of the lecture
    • Written exam, 90 minutes, one exam per semester
  3. Communication Technologies 1 and 2
    • Limited places, allocation of places according to order of registration
    • Accepted students will be entered into the Moodle course by us
    • Approx. 7 lecture dates
    • Subsequent formation of groups, assignment of topics
    • Groups prepare written papers and presentations
    • Presentations to all participants at the end of the course
    • The language is English
  4. Codecamp 1 and 2
    • Limited places, allocation of places according to order of registration
    • Accepted students will be entered into the Moodle course by us
    • Introduction date shortly after the start of the lecture
    • Independent familiarization and group formation
    • Programming project with supervision as a block course after the end of the lecture
    • Presentation of the projects to all participants
  5. Seminars, selected chapters, project, Bachelor's and Master's theses
    • Individual topics, a selection can be found in the table
    • Own topics are possible by arrangement
    • Groups of two are possible
    • Written elaboration and presentation
    • Start possible at any time, not only at the beginning of lectures
      • Seminars and selected chapters
        • Selected chapters may include a practical part by arrangement
        • Not in the lecture hall due to widely varying numbers of participants
      • Project work
        • High practical component
      • Bachelor's and Master's theses
        • May contain practical part