Carl Esselborn successfully defended his dissertation on 01.12.2025. The thesis presents a new framework that combines virtual test drives with model-in-the-loop simulations in order to validate automated driving functions in a realistic and user-representative manner. With the help of representative routes, regional influences can be better mapped and operation design domains can be quantified more precisely. Congratulations on this success!

RIGOLETTO strengthens a European RISC-V ecosystem and develops high-performance, secure real-time processors for the next generation of software-defined vehicles. With open standards, specialized AI accelerators and an end-to-end design-to-deployment toolchain, the project lays the foundation for flexible, future-proof in-car computing platforms. ITIV is making a significant contribution to the development of efficient accelerators and algorithms for demanding AI workloads.

Alexandru Vasilache successfully defended his dissertation on 20.11.25. In it, he developed software methods for optimizing spiking neural networks that are modelled on the brain and are particularly energy-efficient. By specifically reducing unnecessary neural activity and connections, his research enables the use of powerful AI directly on mobile devices. Congratulations and all the best!

On November 4, 2025, Matthias Diehl successfully defended his dissertation on the topic of a novel, continuous and non-invasive blood pressure measurement in the ear canal. Using a miniaturized sensor system in individual earmolds and robust algorithms for blood pressure prediction, his work makes a promising contribution to the early detection of cardiovascular diseases. Congratulations on this success!

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At the final review on November 6, 2025, the project partners presented the results of three years of research in the MANNHEIM-CeCaS project to the project sponsor at Infineon in Neubiberg and carried out the final evaluation.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the ITIV opened its doors for the nationwide Study Information Day. Young visitors were able to experience first-hand how information technology is shaping our future - from intelligent driver assistance systems to innovative solutions for education and medicine.

At the beginning of November, Moritz Zink, Ann-Therese Nägele and Korbinian Rudolf from Prof. Eric Sax's doctoral team visited Korea University Sejong together with a delegation from the ICM.

On November 21, 2025 at 11:00 pm, Prof. Eric Sax will give an inspiring lecture entitled: "From coffee machines to robot cabs: trends, opportunities and challenges of SW-defined applications". Join us and immerse yourself in the future of digital mobility and smart transport solutions!

On his second trip to Korea this year, Prof. Sax inspired students, partners and decision-makers at the ADEKO conference in Busan with a keynote speech on the future of mobility.

A week full of inspiration, exchange and new impulses lies behind us! Together with our doctoral students from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax's team, we experienced an intensive and enriching retreat in Rastatt.

Join us for a hands-on workshop on Scientific Writing with Springer Nature's Editorial Director Swati Meherishi - valuable insights for young researchers and PhD candidates! Learn about publishing strategies, open access, peer review, AI in research and increasing the visibility of your scientific work.

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Imaging technologies make it possible to visualize the human body without physical intervention. Digital models of the human body simulate organs and physiological processes and thus create the basis for the use of personalized therapies.

In October 2025, an ITIV delegation led by Prof. Jürgen Becker traveled to China to deepen existing scientific collaborations and provide new impetus for joint research projects.

In the elegant ambience of the Kempinski Hotel, leading minds from industry, science and politics gathered for the "Driving the Future Symposium", which was organized by the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology was represented at the renowned IEEE System-on-Chip Conference in Dubai - with exciting insights into the future of chiplet integration, edge AI and energy-efficient design.