Welcome!
Welcome to the Chair of Communication and Distributed Systems at RWTH Aachen University. The chair, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Wehrle, conducts research in diverse areas related to computer networks and distributed systems:
- Mobile and Wireless Networks
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Network and System Reliability and Security
- Massively Distributed Systems
- Performance Evaluation and Hybrid Evaluation Platforms
- Cross-Layer Techniques & Platforms
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Latest News
This week, former COMSYS student Benedikt von Querfurth presented our recent work “Transformer-Based Integrative Patient Representations from Single-Cell RNA Data” at the “Learning Meaningful Representations of Life” workshop during ICLR 2025 in Singapore.
COMSYS researcher Jan Pennekamp presented two recent collaborations from the Cluster of Excellence, “Internet of Production”, at two international conferences. This research continues our ongoing efforts toward establishing and promoting secure industrial collaboration. These interdisciplinary endeavors showcase the strength of the cluster’s opportunities for close collaboration with other institutes.
Teaching@COMSYS
Advanced Internet Technology (AIT)
This elective lecture introduces advanced networking techniques, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance in modern networks. Topics include Peer-to-Peer systems, cloud computing, Software Defined Networking, sensor networks, and the Internet of Things.
Mobile Internet Technology (MIT)
This elective lecture explores the fundamentals of wireless communication, focusing on the unique challenges of mobility and security in wireless networks. Topics include Wi-Fi, mobile cellular networks, secure mobility protocols, and routing in mobile multi-hop networks.
Seminar on Internet Technology
This seminar explores advanced topics in Internet technology, including cyber-physical systems, network architectures, security, and systems analysis. Students will present their research in a talk, write a detailed paper, and participate in peer reviews and discussions.
Seminar on Advanced Internet Technology
This seminar explores advanced topics in advanced Internet technology, including cyber-physical systems, network architectures, security, and systems analysis. Students will present their research in a talk, write a detailed paper, and participate in peer reviews and discussions.
Practical Internet eXperience (PIX)
In this bachelor lab, students will build a mini-Internet by configuring routing protocols like OSPF and BGP and implement a transport protocol based on a provided specification. The course emphasizes practical skills in networking, software development, and teamwork, with a focus on testing and performance evaluation.
Proseminar on Networks & Security
This proseminar explores key topics in communication networks with a focus on Security & Privacy, covering both enduring research and emerging trends. Participants will work in pairs to write, review, and present scientific papers while attending preparatory lectures and a literature research course.
Proseminar on Lasting Research in Networks
This proseminar explores key topics in communication networks, covering both enduring research and emerging trends. Participants will work in pairs to write, review, and present scientific papers while attending preparatory lectures and a literature research course.
Security and Privacy Lunch
A bi-weekly lunch seminar discussing cutting-edge research in security and privacy from top conferences, fostering knowledge exchange and new ideas.