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
From September 28th to October 2nd, the COMSYS SAFEr Grid team joined the research retreat in Skagen, Denmark to discuss and advance our progress on the project.
COMSYS researchers Jan Pennekamp and Johannes Lohmöller were interviewed by Never Post about their IEEE S&P ‘26 paper on “hidden” information in arXiv source files.
On Tuesday, June 30, Dr. Birte Seffert from GSO – Guidance, Skills & Opportunities visited COMSYS to learn more about the GSO Boost Fund project of Dr. Jan Pennekamp and to discuss topics related to career development during the postdoctoral qualification phase.
Teaching@COMSYS
Datenkommunikation (DatKom)
Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Networks
Research Focus Class on Store-And-Forward Energy Grids
Research-oriented class on asynchronous Energy Grids
Smart and Sustainable IoT Experience — Living Lab
In this lab course, students collaborate in dynamic teams to solve real-world challenges, designing sustainable IoT systems while building essential project management, problem-solving, and communication skills that directly prepare them for their master’s thesis and professional careers.
Proseminar on Lasting Research in Networks
Proseminar on enduring research topics in networks and the Internet
Seminar on Internet Technology
This seminar explores 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 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.