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Unique in Europe
By bringing together the subjects of Computer Science, Embedded Systems Engineering, Microsystems Engineering and Sustainable Systems Engineering on one campus, interdisciplinary research is carried out and pioneering technologies are developed.
At three renowned departments, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Microsystems Engineering and the Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering, our engineers and computer scientists contribute to solving societal and technical issues of the future in the fields of energy and environmental technology, medical technology, sustainable mobility and intelligent applications in information technology.
One faculty – Three successful departments
Department of Computer Science – IIF
The Department of Computer Science (IIF) comprises 22 professorships, more than 160 scientifc employees and about 1,100 students. At the Department of Computer Science, the solutions of tomorrow are developed from the visions of today.
Research foci:
- Cyber Physical Systems
- Information Systems
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Networks and Resilience
- Neurotechnology and Robotics
We design the future!
Department of Computer Science
Department of Microsystems Engineering – IMTEK
The Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) comprises 24 professorships, about 370 scientific staff and about 650 students. It is thus one of the world's largest and leading academic research centers in the field of microsystems technology.
Research foci:
- Biomedical Microsystems
- Intelligent Integrated Microsystems
- Smart Materials and Bioinspired Systems
- Photonics
We transform vision into reality!
Department of Microsystems Engineering
Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering – INATECH
At the Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH), engineering solutions are developed in the context of current challenges of sustainable development. The department consists of an equal partnership of the University of Freiburg and the five Fraunhofer Institutes in Freiburg.
Research foci:
- Sustainable Materials and Energy Systems
- Networks and Resilience
- Circularity Engineering
Changing the world for the better!
Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering
+ Cooperation with five Fraunhofer-Institutes
+ Cooperation with Hahn-Schickard-Institutes
+ Contact with leading companies
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