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Trustworthiness for a Connected World

The Barkhausen Institut (BI) is an internationally recognized research institute conducting cutting-edge research on the trustworthiness of networked electronic systems. In an interdisciplinary and international team, we are jointly pursuing the goal of building a reliable foundation for the Internet of the future and enabling trust in digital technologies.

We are shaping the future of digitalization – with trustworthiness as our foundation. In an increasingly connected world, we combine technological innovation with a deep sense of social responsibility. Our research and development is aimed at creating secure, transparent and sustainable solutions that meet not only technical but also human needs. Together, we are working on a digital future based on integrity, sustainability and trustworthy technologies.

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Group picture with Markus Blume, Gerhard fettweis and Markus Schwaiger with the prize certificate and the prize cup

16.04.2025

Highlights from the Pioneer Award Ceremony

To mark the presentation of the Pioneer Award to Prof. Gerhard Fettweis, we present selected impressions from the official ceremony on April 9 in Munich. The images reflect a special moment for science and technological innovation.

Engaging in High-Level Scientific Dialogue

The Barkhausen Institut was represented at two high-level scientific events: Marcus Rossel participated in the Dagstuhl Seminar on reactive systems, and Dr. Sebastian Ertel contributed to the HACS Workshop on high-assurance cryptographic software. Both provided valuable input for our ongoing research into trustworthy digital technologies and helped strengthen our connection to the global research community.

Gerhard Fettweis Wins Inaugural Pioneer Award for Trustworthy Technology

Congratulations to Prof. Gerhard Fettweis on receiving the first-ever Pioneer Award from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The €300,000 prize honors his groundbreaking work in mobile communications and trustworthy technologies.

Security and Privacy

One of the requirements for a trustworthy IoT is a secure and privacy-respecting data processing. Why, despite all the efforts, has it not yet been possible to get to grips with the security problems in the IoT sector? Where do we currently stand in the area of research and development?

Internet of Things

What is "Internet of Things" actually? And where can you find this "IoT" in your everyday environment?

Dive into an interactive world and learn more about a future technology that is sometimes already reality!

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