Projects

Our current projects:

• DigiChemLab (2020)
• Algorithms for Computer Graphics
  
• DFG: Algorithms for Swarm Robotics: Distributed Computing meets Dynamical Systems (2021)
• DFG priority project: Distributed Data Streams in Dynamic Environments  in the priority programme 1736 Algorithms for Big Data (2014)
• DFG collaborative research centre 901: On-The-Fly Computing (2011)

Graduate schools with our participation:

• DFG graduate school: Automatisms - Cultural Techniques of Complexity Reduction

Software Libraries:

• PADrend: Platform for Algorithm Development and Rendering
• PUB-Web: Paderborn University BSP-based Web Computing
• PUB: Paderborn University BSP Library
• SAHNE: A Simulation Environment for Ad Hoc Networks

Our completed projects:

• BMBF-Project: RESIBES: RESIlienz durch Helfernetzwerke zur BEwältigung von KriSen und Katastrophen (Resilience by Spontaneous Volunteers Networks for Coping with Emergencies and Disaster) (2016)
• EU project (IP):Foundational Research on MULTIIevel complex networks and systems (MULTIPLEX) (2012-2016)
• DFG priority project:Smart Teams: Local, Distributed Strategies for Self-Organizing Robotic Exploration Teams in the priority programme 1183 Organic Computing (2005-2011)
• EU project: Foundations of Adaptive Networked Societies of Tiny Artefacts (FRONTS) (2008-2011)
• DFG project: Interactive Model Modification, Synchronized Analysis and 3D Visualization of Parallel Discrete Event Simulation (AVIPASIA), (with W. Dangelmaier, M. Fischer, 2007-2010)  
• DFG priority project: Algorithm Engineering for Problems in Computer Graphics (with M. Fischer 2007-2010) in the priority programme 1307 Algorithm Engineering
  As part of the project resulting software library:
• PADrend: Platform for Algorithm Development and Rendering
• EU project: Algorithmic Principles for Building Efficient Overlay Computers (AEOLUS) (2005-2010)
• EU project: Dynamically Evolving Large Scale Information Systems (DELIS) (2004-2008)
• DFG project: User Supported Analysis of Material Flow Simulation in Virtual Environments (BAMSI), (with W. Dangelmaier, 2003-2007)
• DFG project: Paderborn Realltime Storage Network (PReSto) - Development of a Parallel Memory System (with U. Rückert, 2003-2005)
  V:Drive – Intelligent Solutions for Storage Management
• BMBF project: GigaNet-IC (with Infineon Technologies AG, Rückert, Ramacher, Kastens, 2002)
• DFG priority project: Algorithms for Large Dynamic Geometric Graphs (2001-2009) in the priority programme 1126 Algorithmics of Large and Complex Networks
• EU project: Algorithms and Complexity, Future Technologies (ALCOM-FT) (2000-2003)
• DFG priority project: Hierarchical Real-Time Algorithms: Fundamentals and Walktrough Animation (1996-2001) in the priority programme 731 Efficient Algorithms for Discrete Problems and their Applications
• DFG collaborative research centre 376 (CRC): Massive Parallelism - Algorithms, Design Methods, Applications (1995-2006)
  Projects of the CRC 376 :
  • Central Organizational Services (Management of the CRC)
  • A Realistic Theory of Efficient Parallel Algorithms
  • Universal Basic Services (with B. Monien)
  • Realtime capable Data Server: Scheduling, Routing, Chip Design (with B. Monien, U. Rückert, 1998-2000)
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (with C. Schindelhauer, U. Rückert, 2001-2006)

  As part of the CRC 376 resulting software libraries:

  • PUB-Web: Paderborn University BSP-based Web Computing
  • PUB: Paderborn University BSP Library
  • SAHNE: A Simulation Environment for Ad Hoc Networks

• DFG priority project: "Complexity of Parallel Computers" in the priority programme "Data Structures and Efficient Algorithms" (with I. Wegener, 1986-1991)

Our completed graduate schools:

• NRW graduate school: International Graduate School of Dynamic Intelligent Systems
• PACE - Paderborn Institute for Advanced Studies in Computer Science and Engineering
• Graduate school: GSANS - the Paderborn Graduate School on Applied Network Science
• DFG graduate school 776:  Automatic Configuration in Open Systems (2002-2005)
• DFG graduate school  693:  Scientific Computing: Applied Modeling and Algorithm Development (2001-2010)
• DFG graduate school: Scientific Computing (PaSCo: Paderborn Institute for Scientific Computation, 2000-2011)
• DFG graduate school 124:  Parallel Computer Networks in Production Technology (spokesman, 1995-2001)

Projects of Christian Sohler during his activities in Paderborn:

• DFG priority project:  Development of a Practical Theory for Clustering Algorihtms through Data-Driven Modeling and Analysis  in the priority programme 1307 Algorithm Engineering (with J. Blömer, 2007-2013)
• DFG project: Algorithms for Data Streams (2006-2010)