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Group Interview: Wireless Connectivity and Sensing

The Wireless Connectivity and Sensing research group explores wireless systems that combine communication with environmental sensing. By advancing signal processing and hardware design, they create secure and energy-efficient technologies for the next generation. Their goal is to enable powerful, privacy-aware connected applications. Go to interview
Group Interview: RF Design Enablement

The RF Design Enablement Group develops radio frequency hardware for future communication and radar systems. Its research focuses on energy-efficient, reconfigurable platforms and Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS), combining communication and sensing technologies. The goal is to enable safer mobility, more efficient networks, and innovative medical applications such as next-generation computer tomography systems. Go to interview
Group Interview: Composable Operating System

The Composable Operating Systems research group develops new approaches for secure and reliable digital systems, from sensors to the cloud infrastructures. By dividing systems into isolated components, they reduce complexity while simultaneously increasing trustworthiness. Their projects span hardware, cloud systems, and internet services, tackling key security challenges. Go to interview
Group Interview: Scalable Computing Hardware

The Scalable Computing Hardware research group designs secure and energy-efficient platform chips for connected devices. Using scalable multiprocessor systems with built-in security mechanisms, they reduce faults and risks from cyberattacks. Their research strengthens the trustworthiness of modern technologies – ranging from smartphones and smart home systems to vehicle systems. Go to interview
Group Interview: Trustworthy Data Processing

The Trustworthy Data Processing research group develops secure and privacy-preserving solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and 6G systems. Using a holistic approach and technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, they enhance the protection of sensitive data. Their work improves the security of digital applications – from smart devices to medical systems – and builds trust in connected technologies. Go to interview
Group Interview: Verified System Design Automation

The Verified System Design Automation research group uses formal verification to mathematically validate hardware and software systems. They frequently employ theorem provers, which are tools for creating and checking mathematical proofs. Their goal is to develop trustworthy systems with strong guarantees. A key focus of their work is automating verification processes to make digital technologies safer. Go to interview

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, in particular by designing trustworthy platform chips.

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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23.06.2026

Dresden Science Night 2026 at the COSMO Science Forum

During Dresden Science Night 2026 on June 26, the COSMO Science Forum will once again welcome visitors with a varied program of interactive exhibits, workshops, experiments, and hands-on activities for all ages. Admission to all events is free.

Silicon Saxony Days 2026: Barkhausen Institut Showcases its Research in Medical Technology

At Silicon Saxony Days 2026, the Barkhausen Institut presented research from the SEMECO Cluster4Future on secure microelectronics for future healthcare. Demonstrators, technical talks, and insights into the planned national Chip Design Competence Center highlighted the institute's broad expertise in trustworthy digital technologies.

PRESS RELEASE: Designed in Saxony: Barkhausen Institut Submits Proposal for National Chip Design Competence Center

Saxony could play a key role in Germany’s planned national chip design center. The Barkhausen Institut and its partners have submitted a proposal to establish ChipDE-Digital, one of the future design hubs of the initiative. The project aims to support universities, research organizations, startups, and industry in chip design while strengthening expertise and innovation in microelectronics.

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?

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