In the study programs of Faculty 5, seminars are awarded 3 credit points.
Bachelor's and Master's students of Faculty 5 with an interest in scientific work.
Seminar registration is handled via Stud.IP. The seminar is limited to a maximum of 12 participants!
| Topic | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick-off & Topic Introduction | Monday | 27.10.2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr |
| Presentation Techniques | Monday | 03.11.2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr |
| Scientific & Critical Thinking/Work | Monday | 10.11.2025 | 16:00 – 18:00 Uhr |
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly evolving and impacting a wide range of domains—from Industry 4.0 and smart cities to space exploration.
This seminar explores current research topics in networked embedded systems, with a focus on energy-autonomous sensing, wireless communication, and intelligent edge processing.Additional emphasis is placed on multi-agent systems enabling collaborative behavior among devices, as well as low-power networking protocols.Students will delve deeply into a selected research topic using scientific literature and present their findings during the seminar.
Energy Harvesting and Battery-Free IoT Devices: Explore sustainable IoT systems that operate without batteries, focusing on energy harvesting from ambient sources and the challenges of maintaining functionality with intermittent power.
Machine Learning at the Edge (TinyML): Dive into the deployment of efficient ML models on ultra-low power devices. Highlight real-world use cases, design trade-offs, and frameworks for edge intelligence in resource-constrained environments.
Decentralized Learning and Collaboration in IoT Networks: Present federated learning and collaborative sensing approaches among IoT nodes. Emphasize communication-efficient algorithms and adaptive protocols for intermittent and low-power conditions.
Low-Power Wireless Networking Protocols: Cover the design and evaluation of energy-efficient wireless communication stacks and novel protocols for low latency, scalable, mesh networks. Discuss applications in industrial and building automation.
Nanosatellites and Spaceborne IoT Platforms: Examine the unique requirements and constraints of IoT systems in space. Focus on robust hardware/software design for nanosatellites, energy efficiency, radiation tolerance, and communication protocols for deep-space and LEO missions.
In the seminar, students will independently work on a given topic. The following evaluation criteria apply:
Written review and oral presentation (25 minutes + discussion) of an existing research article.
Participation in the discussion of other students' presentations is expected and will be partially included in the grading.
The seminar will be held in person at the institute in Room 1111 (11th floor, Hans-Sommer-Str. 66). Any room changes will be announced in time via Stud.IP.