- The following list contains currently open thesis topics in the area of Communication Technologies.
- If you are interested in one of the topics below, please contact
- Similarly, should you have an own idea for a potential thesis which you think might fit the research interests of our group, please contact us directly as well.
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Networks are in a constant state of change. How to update them consistently? |
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Since the recent rise of Software-Defined Networking, computer networks have become programmable. Hence, network operators can change, e.g., routing behavior on the fly, all from the (comfortable) viewpoint of a central point of control. Such techniques allow to optimize the network's performance under different workloads and use-cases. However, a computer network consists of many distributed components, sometimes even on the other side of the globe. Some parts of them can take longer to update their behavior, some might get conflicting commands – which can lead to inconsistent behavior, causing, e.g., congestion, packet drops, etc. In this thesis, you will investigate causes and solutions to such inconsistencies. Possible research directions include:
If you are interested, contact us and we can discuss possible directions for your thesis/project. To get a feeling for some past research on these topics (non-exhaustive), feel free to look at the following:
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Change the network topology on the fly: lasers, mirrors, antennas |
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machine learning algos |
| This topic is available at all levels. |
Programmable matter |
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amoebot transformers |
| This topic is only available as P1/P2 or Master's Thesis. |
Bitcoin from a networking perspective |
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amoebot transformers |
| This topic is only available as P1/P2 or Master's Thesis. |
Distributed systems with cheap machines |
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amoebot transformers |
| This topic is available at all levels. |
What to do when your network fails? Fast local failover mechanisms |
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amoebot transformers |
| This topic is available at all levels. |
Distributed proofs |
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labeling... |
| This topic is available at all levels. |