We don't settle for theoretical proofs and paper work. Our mission is to proof the results of our research in practice. Our practical experience comprises Linux, C++, Java, networking as well as VHDL and embedded programming. The group maintains several labs to implement and test wired and wireless systems as well as embedded systems build from a mix of HW and SW components.

The main focus of our research is devoted to communication systems and networks:

• Self-organization in mobile communication systems
• Cognitive Radio Networking
• Future Internet architectures and protocols
• Mobility management and Quality-of-Service
• UAV-based communication platforms
• Communication in the Smart Grid

The main expertise of the group is in layer 2 and 3 protocols for wired and wireless systems, esp. routing, mobility management, Quality-of-Service and MAC protocols.

Our expertise is complemented by research in embedded systems:

• system-on-chip design including embedded Linux on FPGAs
• embedded systems design and implementation
• testing based on boundary scan methods.

Our students should profit from modern methods for knowledge acquisition. We develop Internet-based teaching modules and remote laboratories supporting E-Learning of HW/SW system development.