Collaborative research projects, the processing of R&D contracts and individual projects (e.g. funded by the DFG) characterise the portfolio of research activities at the institute. They and the patents obtained through R&D are an integral part of the Research activities of the university.

Institute members keep lists of publications on their personal pages (see Institute members).

The institute has a large number of Laboratories with the appropriate equipment.

Aerospace projects

BEXUS-ARESONUS

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Running time:
12/2022 – 02/2025

BEXUS-ELFI

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Running time:
01/2019 – 12/2022

BEXUS-IMUFUSION 

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Running time:
01/2018 – 06/2019

Main research areas

The subdivisions of the Institute have the following Main research areas on:

Computer science

  • Programmable digital architectures
  • Simulation of fibre optic systems
  • Mobile applications and application protocols
  • Optimisation of complex systems
  • Software development for virtual companies and in the logistics sector

Automation

  • Autonomous systems
  • System reliability
  • Networked automation systems

Electronics

  • Arc protection and safety of automotive wiring systems
  • Special polymer and elastomer optical fibres
  • Measuring and diagnostic systems
  • Vehicle electronics (road, rail)
  • Energy management systems

Research projects

Computer science

  • Prof Dittes: Development of an automated pharmacy warehouse
  • Prof. Tosse: Next-Generation Data Centre Connectivity, ERDF project, 2010-2013

Automation

  • Prof Neitzke: Design and provision of autopilots for the control of unmanned aerial vehicles, industrial contract, 2014
  • Prof Neitzke: Development of flight software for autonomous flight of hybrid aircraft. Industrial contract, 2015

Electronics

  • Prof. Viehmann: Diagnostic system for mobile use in vehicle and automation technology, funded by the Free State of Thuringia, Thuringian Ministry of Culture, B514-06009, 2006 - 2007
  • Prof Viehmann: Condition monitoring of safety lighting systems, cooperation project with industrial partners, funded by the BMWi as part of ZIM, KF2119907TL3, 2013 - 2014
  • Prof. Viehmann: Production of special polymer and elastomer optical fibres, cooperation with the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing BAM, 2012 - 2014
  • Prof. Viehmann: System for arc fault suppression in vehicle electrical systems based on an ARGUS optical-electrical combination conductor, funded by the BMBF as part of FHprofUnd, BMBF 1725X09, 2009 - 2012
  • Prof Viehmann: Highly flexible interface system for automotive communication/diagnostic technology INTERFLEX, joint project with GÖPEL electronic GmbH Jena, funded by the Free State of Thuringia, Thüringer Aufbaubank, 2007 VF 0027 and 2007 FE 9025, co-financed by ERDF, 2009 - 2012
  • Prof Viehmann: Diagnostic system for photovoltaic systems AGENT C - Solar, joint project with Stadtwerke Nordhausen GmbH, 2009 - 2012, also funded by the Thuringia Foundation for Technology, Innovation and Research STIFT  
  • Prof. Viehmann: Fundamentals of materials engineering and manufacturing technology for an optical-electrical combination conductor, funded by the German Research Foundation DFG, VI 420/2-1 and 2-2, 2006 - 2009
  • Prof. Viehmann: Development of Ethernet-USB-SSC interface based on TriCore 1796, joint project with GÖPEL electronic GmbH Jena, 2007

IAE research projects

Title Project manager Start End Project organiser/ partner
Q-net-Q - Integration of QKD in ICT networks Hühn 01.03.2023 30.08.2025 EU / BMBF
Q-Fibre Hühn 30.10.2022 30.09.2025 VDI/VDE Innovation and Technology GmbH
5G COMPASS Hühn 01.07.2022 30.06.2025 VDI VDE
OPTOflow Neitzke 01.03.2021 28.02.2023 VDI/VD
Ultralight helicopter Neitzke 01.09.2020 31.12.2020 Dreiling Maschinenbau GmbH
NOHAU.KI Schölzel 01.06.2020 31.05.2022 ProDigital line b
SiBeL - SupervisorPilot Neitzke 01.06.2018 31.05.2020 VDI/VDE                     
SupervisorPilot - Outdoor Neitzke 01.01.2017 31.12.2018 VDI/VDE
ZIM Network SiBeL Neitzke 01.01.2015 31.12.2015 ZIM Network