Welcome to the ITIV
The Institut fuer Technik der Informationsverarbeitung (ITIV) is one of the seventeen laboratories of the Department of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology of the KIT.
The institute concentrates - in research and teachings - on methods and computer aided tools for the design of electronic systems and microsystems.
The ITIV is managed in collegial responsibility by
Max Mümmler, a 10th grade student at Löwenrot Gymnasium in St. Leon-Rot, started his one-week internship at ITIV this week. His passion for electrical engineering and his previous experience building a word clock and a weather station for the school motivated him to take this step. The warm welcome from Prof. Eric Sax was the prelude to an exciting week. Max dived straight into the workshop, where Prof. Sax's team of doctoral students were already waiting for him. Together, they carried out practical experiments with demonstrators for the "IT-Trans/OTRACE" and "CAVIL" projects. Max was able to provide active support and use his programming skills in C and C++.
In addition to the technical aspects, there was also room for creativity. Max designed a 3D model and took part in soldering exercises. A highlight was the visit to the International Department of the KIT, where the Magni robot was presented. He also learned about tools for digital learning. At the end of this varied week, Max draws his own personal conclusion: his keen interest in electrical engineering has developed into a concrete career aspiration. The valuable experience he gained at ITIV will lead him back to KIT as a student after his Abitur. A promising future lies ahead of him!
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In a relaxed atmosphere, the participants of the KIT UpGrade Mobility Winter School recently had the opportunity to talk to a high-ranking executive from Baden-Württemberg: Dr. Ulf Zillig, Vice President Group Research for Sustainability at Mercedes-Benz AG, was a guest at a fireside evening that provided the ideal setting for stimulating discussions.
After a brief round of introductions and a keynote speech by Mr. Zillig on the topic of sustainability from the perspective of Mercedes-Benz AG, a lively discussion developed, which was moderated by Prof. Eric Sax. In addition to technical topics, Mr. Zillig gave interesting insights into his professional career and how he arrived at his current position in the company.
We would like to thank Mr. Zillig for the time he spent with us and look forward to further opportunities for exchange in the future.
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What special challenges does the medical technology sector present? How can modern technologies improve patient care? What career opportunities do these new technologies open up? We will provide the answers during a tailor-made tour of Getinge AB's largest development site in Rastatt on 22.05.2024. The return journey, on-site program and catering are free of charge for all participants.
The specific program and the possibility to reserve one of the limited places is available in direct contact with M. Sc. Andreas Puder, who organizes the excursion as an external doctoral student of Prof. Eric Sax and employee of Getinge. Registration by Wednesday, 15.05.2024 at the latest at andreas.puder@getinge.com.
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Organised by the Mechanical and Process Engineering (MACH/CIW) and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT) student councils, the Master's Orientation Week (O-Phase) is taking place again this week with a variety of events. One of these was held yesterday at ITIV, where various demonstrators and projects were presented: KIHT pen, 6G real-time radar, demonstrator "CAVIL" and Brain-Computer-Interfaces for visual acuity measurement.
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We are delighted with Lukas Kohout from Prof. Stork's group of PhD students for his successful dissertation entitled "Automatisierte Workflowanalyse im OP für die chirurgische Logistik"
In order to optimise the logistics around the operating theatre in hospitals, this dissertation examines how an automated workflow analysis of operations can be implemented within an intelligent operating theatre.
The work makes a contribution to various aspects of workflow analysis in the operating theatre environment and forms the basis for further possible applications of AI methods in the surgical context. Congratulations!
In March 2024, an exciting research exchange took place between ITIV and Tsinghua University in Beijing. Tim Hotfilter and Julian Höfer, two PhD students from Prof Becker's team, travelled to Beijing to visit Prof Yu Wang's lab. Here they were greeted by a variety of projects: from computer chips to large language models - the research foci are diverse, and everyday life at the university is both hectic and inspiring. In addition to research, there was also a cultural exchange. The two tried their hand at the Chinese language, savoured local delicacies and explored the historical sites of Beijing. The great hospitality, helpfulness and openness of their Chinese colleagues was always remarkable. The research exchange lays the foundation for future collaborations. It is a bridge between cultures and a reminder that research should know no borders.
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Yesterday was an exciting day for the Year 9 pupils at Helmholtz Gymnasium: they visited the Institute of Information Technology (ITIV) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
The day began with a warm welcome from the Dean of Studies, Prof. Hiller. The students, accompanied by their teachers, were then shown around the state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.
A particular highlight was the presentation of various demonstrators showing the practical application of the technologies developed at ITIV. The pupils had the unique opportunity to operate a robotic vehicle whose electronic circuitry students can develop themselves in teams in the second semester. Dr. Andreas Barth from ETIT summed up the day and emphasized how impressed the students were by the variety of topics covered by the faculty. The teachers were also very positive about the visit and the high level of commitment with which they and their students were received.
The CeCaS (CentralCarServer) research project of the Federal Ministry of Research and Education (BMBF) under its "Mannheim" funding programme aims to support the German automotive industry in assuming a leading role in global competition even in the era of IT dominance. Under the leadership of Infineon AG, 30 partners from industry, research organisations and universities are conducting research into future high-performance computers in cars. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Becker gives an insight into the work on the CeCaS project.
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The Stork Group's doctoral seminar took place in idyllic Menzenschwand in the Black Forest from March 4 to 8, 2024. An event that not only promoted scientific discourse, but also strengthened the sense of community. The doctoral students of the working groups at the FZI and ITIV came together to present their own research topic in a relaxed atmosphere and then discuss possible further research steps as a team. A special highlight were the one-on-one meetings with Prof. Stork, in which individual progress and future milestones for the doctorate were discussed. These personal consultations provided the doctoral students with valuable insights and guidance for their academic careers.
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Discover the fascinating world of microcontrollers in our workshop "Green thumbs through technology: the world of microcontrollers for beginners!" Find out how microcontrollers - the "brains" of our technical devices - work and how you can program them. In this workshop, you will become developers and create your own microcontroller that will remind you to water your plants. At the end of the workshop, you will take your self-built and programmed circuit home with you and can even automate watering. We look forward to an inspiring day with you! Places are limited - register quickly!
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We are delighted to congratulate Dejenie Gemeda Birile from Prof. Stork's group for his successful dissertation titled "Implementation of Machine Learning Models for Transmission Grid Monitoring and Blackout Prevention". This doctoral thesis aims to solve the problems of the Ethiopian power transmission grid with the help of dynamic line evaluation of overhead lines in real-time applications.
Congratulations!
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) mourns the loss of its founding president Professor Horst Hippler, who passed away on 6 March 2024 at the age of 77. Hippler had been Rector of the then University of Karlsruhe since 2002, which he led to its first success in the Excellence Initiative with the idea of founding KIT in 2006. From 2009 to 2012, he headed KIT together with Professor Eberhard Umbach. He then served as President of the German Rectors' Conference until 2018. ITIV's thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family and will honour his memory.
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We congratulate Mr. Jundong Zhou, who successfully completed his doctorate as an external doctoral student under the supervision of Prof. Stork. With his research topic "Development of a novel Directional Backlight for Multi-user Display Applications" he has made a significant contribution to his field.
The annual winter school of the graduate school UpGrade Mobility, a networking event of the KIT Mobility Systems Center, took place from February 12 to 16, 2024. It offered a platform for doctoral students from various mobility disciplines to expand their knowledge, exchange ideas and collaborate in interdisciplinary workshops. An excursion through ITIV's research labs allowed participants to learn about various research topics in the field of autonomous mobility of the future through four captivating project presentations.
Link to the Winterschool
The topics of machine learning and artificial intelligence are playing an increasingly important role in our society. The Laboratory for Applied Machine Learning Algorithms (LAMA) has been attended by students since 2019 and was developed by ITIV. Here, bachelor students of electrical engineering gain a basic understanding of methods and tools in the field of machine learning, practice practical challenges and find innovative solutions, which were presented last week. After an oral colloquium and a general assessment, the lab ends, which often provides a good transition to final theses and internships in further studies.
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