IEEE Germany Section ITSS Chapter
Within this IEEE ITSS Germany Chapter Distinguished Lecture Series 2026, Prof. Francesco Flammini(UniFI, SUPSI) will give a talk entitled “A Vision of Intelligent Train Control”. The talk will cover topics including: AI and advanced communication bringing optimisation, learning, and “self-x” capabilities. Dependability and measurable trust as challenges for certification. Future train control building on ATO, ATP, and supervision …
Dr. Arnaud de La Fortelle From Big Data to Smart-Data: Abstract As AI systems evolve toward greater autonomy and physical embodiment, the data problem grows more complex and critical. Traditional Big Data approaches fall short in enabling Agentic AI, where context-rich, decision-relevant information is essential. This talk explores a Smart-Data paradigm tailored for Agentic and …
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steven Peters Automated Driving – Why, How and When? Biosketch Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steven Peters has headed the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Darmstadt since 2022, focusing his research on automated driving of cars and trucks as well as on circular software defined vehicles which remain value stable. Previously, he worked at …
Prof. Meng Wang Stochastic Modelling of Risk and Perceived Safety for Automated Driving Brief Abstract Quantifying objective risk and user-perceived safety of vehicle automation is crucial in advancing the deployment of automated vehicles, especially when interacting with other road users. In this lecture, we reflect on the concept of risk and introduce computational models that …
We are pleased to announce the winners of 2023-2024 ITSS Germany Chapter PhD Dissertation Competition. This time, we received a record number of submissions, making the selection process particularly challenging. Our panel of senior international researchers from our research community carefully evaluated each dissertation, considering the originality, impact, and contributions to the field. We extend …
The IEEE ITSS Germany ExCom election results are in! We congratulate Dr. Daniel Medina for being elected as Chapter Chair and Lars Ullrich for obtaining the position as Vice-Chair. They will start their service in January 2025 and conclude their term in December 2026.
Call for nominations for the 2024 IEEE ITSS Germany Officers Election is now open! Important Dates Nomination Deadline: October 10th, 2024 Election Period: October/November 2024 Notification Date: End of November, 2024 Click here for more information!
The IEEE ITSS Germany Chapter announces details for this year’s Chapter PhD Dissertation Award. Follow this link for more information, details on deadlines and required nomination material.
Jan-Hendrik Pauls Lanelet2: A Map Framework for Automated Driving Brief Abstract To ensure safe and comfortable automated driving, even the most complex traffic scenarios must be interpreted correctly. Since the static parts of the world rarely change, maps can be used to model them and their interpretation. This allows the interpretation to be performed …
The IEEE ITSS Germany ExCom election results are in! We congratulate Dr. Philipp Sieberg for being elected as Treasurer/Financial Chair and Lars Grundhöfer for obtaining the position as Student Activities Chair. They will start their service in January 2024 and conclude their term in December 2025.