In the study programs of Faculty 5, seminars are awarded 2 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 | 05.05.2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr |
| Presentation Techniques | Monday | 12.05.2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr |
| Scientific & Critical Thinking/Work | Monday | 19.05.2025 | 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:
Preparation of a presentation on the topic(Bachelor: 20-minute presentation + 5-minute discussion. Master: 25-minute presentation + 5-minute discussion).
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.