Scientists at Paderborn University develop secure and energy-efficient chips Digitalisation is now permeating large areas of everyday life and the world of work. Complex algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) can analyse ever larger amounts of data in a short space of time. Tasks such as autonomous driving or Industry 4.0 require processors that have to fulfil critical requirements in terms of energy efficiency, reliability, and security in…

Future-proof value creation through strategic integration of digitalisation and sustainability In the 21st century, the trends of "digitalisation" and "sustainability" require a fundamental review of corporate processes. Companies need to realign their business models, integrate digital technologies and ensure economic, social and environmental sustainability at the same time. A holistic view of the transformations at management level creates…

Increasing regulatory requirements, dwindling resources and growing expectations for sustainable business practices pose major challenges for companies. The circular economy offers a solution: it extends product life cycles, closes material loops and reduces dependence on primary raw materials. At the same time, the transformation to circular business models is complex and requires new technological and organisational approaches. This is…

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Leen Jubarah: "I have always been interested in the many different ways Mathematics can be used in practice. For this reason, I first studied Applied Mathematics at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences. I worked as a computer science tutor at an early stage and found great pleasure in Computer Science and teaching. I…

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Sebastian Mantsch: I completed both of my degrees in Paderborn. The Master's programme consisted of the subjects Digital Humanities and Philosophy, where I was always interested in the interface between Computer Science, technological possibilities, but also ethical conflicts and dilemmas. Since November 2025, I have been…

Making the hydrogen value chain more sustainable and reducing dependence on critical raw materials - these are the aims of a new research project involving our Advanced Systems Engineering workgroup. Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and storage medium and is intended to replace fossil fuels such as crude oil or natural gas in the long term. Among other things, it is used for the production of ammonia, which is required for fertilisers, in…

Our two research assistants Lisa Petzke and Julia Marie Vehmeyer from the "Advanced Systems Engineering" workgroup attended various conferences in Japan in mid-March. At the "CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering", which took place from 11-13 March in Kamakura, they presented the following papers: "The Fellowship of the Circle: Barriers to Establish Partnerships for Circular Value Creation" (lead author: Julia Vehmeyer)"Organisational…

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Palaniappan Muthuraman: "I have been working as a research associate in the Secure Software Engineering workgroup at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute since 2024. I began my academic journey in computer science in India, where I developed a strong foundation and a deep interest in the field. I later pursued my master’s degree at…

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Leon Bußemas: "I completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Paderborn University. Towards the end of my bachelor's degree, I started working as a student assistant in the Control Engineering and Mechatronics workgroup at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute. I particularly appreciated the fact that I was…

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Priyanshu Tiwari: "I am currently working as a research associate in theoretical quantum optics at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Paderborn, under the supervision of Prof. Sina Saravi. I moved to Germany in 2021 to pursue my academic and research ambitions, beginning my journey in Jena. In 2022, I joined Prof. Saravi’s…

We are pleased to welcome Lars Luchterhandt to our "Circuit Technology" workgroup. His research focusses on digital/VLSI design of RISC-V processors and highly parallel architectures. Previously, he successfully completed his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Engineering at Paderborn University. In his spare time, Lars is active in sports. He enjoys climbing, diving and jogging. Welcome, Lars!

Stefan Schott successfully completed his doctorate on the topic of "Reliable Bytecode-centric Detection of Vulnerable Open-Source Software Dependencies" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eric Bodden. Summary of the doctoral dissertation: Open-source software (OSS) dominates modern Java development. On average, more than 70% of a project's code comes from third-party dependencies. While this heavy reliance on OSS accelerates development, it…

Professor Dr. Suzana Alpsancar, head of our workgroup "Philosophy and Ethics of Scientific and Technological Cultures", co-edited and contributed four articles to the book "Social Explainable AI" published by Springer Nature, which is now available for download in open access. The book deals with how social XAI systems can be evaluated and which ethical aspects need to be considered when using sXAI. Click here to download.

Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work. Marek Edler: "I completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics at Paderborn University, followed by a Master's degree in International Economics and Management. During my Master's degree, I also worked as a student trainee in Weidmüller's e-mobility product management department. I then started as a…

Eva-Maria Grote successfully completed her doctorate on the topic of "Systematics for the development of company-specific role models for advanced systems engineering" under the supervision of Professor Dr. Roman Dumitrescu. Summary of the doctoral dissertation: The increasing complexity of technical systems and the dynamics in development organisations place new demands on the design of roles and responsibilities in product development.…