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Theses and student projects

A wireless link for moving vehicles, an emulator for controlled network experiments, or a method for tracking animals in camera images: theses and student projects turn a research question into a concrete investigation. The work below connects FILA’s research with systems developed and examined by students and doctoral researchers.

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Topics for theses and student projects

Bachelor’s and master’s topics in congestion control and edge computing, plus student projects in networks, sensors and multimodal analysis.

Doctorates

Dmitry Kachan

Available bandwidth for high-speed data transfer ^[1]

Doctorate: 2016

The dissertation investigates estimating the available bandwidth of a network path, connecting network measurement with the planning and evaluation of high-speed data transfer. The work was carried out in cooperation with SibSUTIS in Novosibirsk.

Supervisor at Anhalt: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Supervisor at SibSUTIS: Prof. Dr. Vyacheslav Shuvalov

Alexander Bakharev

High-speed data transfer to multiple receivers ^[2]

The dissertation addresses data transmission from one sender to multiple receivers, focusing on methods for high data rates in telecommunication networks. The work was carried out in cooperation with SibSUTIS in Novosibirsk.

Supervisor at Anhalt: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Supervisor at SibSUTIS: Prof. Dr. Vyacheslav Shuvalov

Dmitrii Dugaev

Adaptive routing in wireless networks ^[3]

Suitable connections can change in a wireless network with multiple nodes. The dissertation investigates an adaptive routing algorithm for these networks. The work was carried out in cooperation with SibSUTIS in Novosibirsk.

Supervisor at Anhalt: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Supervisor at SibSUTIS: Prof. Dr. Vyacheslav Shuvalov

Irina Fedotova

Accurate timers for embedded Linux systems ^[4]

The dissertation investigates timer accuracy in embedded Linux systems for industrial control, connecting operating-system behaviour with application timing requirements. The work was carried out in cooperation with SibSUTIS in Novosibirsk.

Supervisor at Anhalt: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Master’s theses

73 works, organised by year, followed by other works.

Year overview: 2026 (1) · 2025 (1) · 2024 (3) · 2023 (5) · 2022 (1) · 2021 (5) · 2020 (2) · 2019 (7) · 2018 (6) · 2017 (5) · 2016 (9) · 2015 (11) · 2014 (3) · 2012 (1) · Other works (13)

2026

Zhaniya Zhapparbekova

Voice-Enabled Emergency Communication for Maritime Workers Using Low-Power LoRaWAN Technology

Completion: 2026

The thesis investigates a prototype for voice-enabled emergency communication in maritime work. Locally processed speech messages and location data are transmitted over a LoRa point-to-point link.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Second supervisor: M.-Eng. Simeon Trendov

2025

Nataliia Mysko

Implementation of digital watermarking methods to ensure the protection of copyright in intellectual property products

2025

Digital watermarks need to identify content even after processing or transmission. The thesis investigates their technical implementation and robustness.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2024

Sneha Rajendran

Investigations on FTTR topologies and implementation of a testbed

Submission: 20 August 2024

Fibre to individual rooms changes the connectivity of local networks. The thesis investigates FTTR topologies and implements a testbed for evaluating them.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Petar Ilievski

Design, implementation and characteristics of a system for remote controlling a programmable logic controller using augmented reality

Defence: 5 July 2024

A plant can be operated through an augmented view of its functions. The thesis connects augmented reality to remote control of a programmable logic controller.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Kalendar · Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Borjan Konjanovski

A practical comparison of 5G with previous generations

Defence: 1 March 2024

What changes with 5G compared with earlier mobile generations? The thesis connects a technical comparison to a practical investigation of communication performance.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Kalendar · Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2023

Daiana Suleimenova

Application of the infrastructure of old oil and gas field for reconstruction into a hybrid power supply system

Defence: 31 August 2023

Existing energy infrastructure can be reused for new forms of generation. The thesis investigates converting a former oil and gas site into a hybrid power-supply system.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: O. N. Efimova

Emilija Stoilkovska

Prediction of Maintenance Demands of Industrial Vehicles using Machine Learning on Low-cost Single-Board Computers

Defence: 29 March 2023

The master's thesis addresses predicting maintenance needs of industrial vehicles using machine learning on low-cost single-board computers, connecting operational-data analysis with a constrained computing platform.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Kalendar · Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Aisultan Alimkhan

Decentralized P2P energy trading strategy for Kazakhstan: a review and proposed implementation

Defence: January 2023

Decentralised producers could exchange energy directly. The thesis compares approaches to peer-to-peer energy trading and develops an implementation proposal for Kazakhstan.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: O. N. Efimova

Bohdan Zadoienko

Requirements and constraint analysis for reliable wireless channels for fastly moving vehicles based on LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi and LTE networks

Completion: 2023

The thesis compares requirements and constraints for wireless links to fast-moving vehicles, considering LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi and LTE.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. D. Kachan · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. E. Siemens

Nataliia Ovsiannikova

Research of methods for using smart systems in building facilities in Odesa

2023

Smart building systems connect sensing, control and building operation. The thesis investigates methods for applying these systems to buildings in Odesa.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. L. A. Nikityuk · Technical adviser: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2022

Maksim Gering

Wireless channel simulation to evaluate the efficiency of data transport protocols

Completion: 2022

The thesis investigates simulating a wireless channel to evaluate data-transport protocols. A controlled channel allows protocols to be examined under comparable conditions.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

2021

Aigerim Aman

Integration of Wind Power Plants into Electrical Grids of 110 kV and higher

Submission: 9 November 2021

Wind generation changes the operation of a high-voltage grid. The thesis investigates the integration of wind power plants into networks of 110 kV and above.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Dr. A. A. Saukhimov

Daulet Shantuov

Power quality improvement in the 110 kV network with a support of magnetically controlled shunt reactors and renewable energy technologies

Submission: 9 November 2021

Renewable generation places new demands on power quality. The thesis investigates magnetically controlled shunt reactors and related measures in a 110 kV network.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. S. E. Sokolov

Simeon Trendov

Development and deployment of a LoRaWAN performance test setup for IoT applications

Defence: 9 November 2021

How can LoRaWAN performance be measured reproducibly? The thesis builds a test environment for IoT applications and investigates its radio communication.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Kalendar · Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Laura Dauletova

Algorithms for Location Prediction of Vehicles based on Geo-tracking in City Environments

2021

Past positions can help estimate future vehicle movement. The thesis investigates algorithms for location prediction in urban environments.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. E. M. Lechshinskaya

Anaum Nasir

Analysis of Ultrasound Image Sequences to Optimize Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Care

2021

Ultrasound image sequences contain information about diaphragm motion. The thesis investigates image-analysis methods and the extraction of motion features.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anika Groß · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2020

Anastasiia Sapeha

Development of a system for statistical processing of speech signals

Submission: 8 December 2020

Speech can be investigated through statistical features. The thesis develops a system for processing speech signals and analysing these features.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Nazar Snihur

Research of IoT / 5G network quality characteristics

2020

IoT applications place different demands on mobile networks. The thesis investigates quality characteristics of IoT service provision over 5G.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovskaya

2019

Yevgeniy Vaiman

Development and proof of fast start concept for GNSS tracking devices based on u-blox modules

Submission: 17 December 2019

A tracking device needs to deliver a position sooner after startup. The thesis develops and tests a fast-start concept for u-blox-based GNSS trackers.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Lidiia Hryshko

Research on channel load characteristics in Wi-Fi networks carrying multiservice traffic

Submission: 1 March 2019

Voice, video and data traffic place different loads on a radio channel. The thesis investigates channel utilisation and traffic characteristics in Wi-Fi networks carrying multiple services.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. M. Strukalo

Sviatoslav Kravtsov

Investigation of encryption methods for storage media and its organization in UNIX based mobile systems

2019

Encryption protects stored data but consumes system resources. The thesis compares storage-encryption methods for mobile UNIX systems and examines their integration.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Renat Skitsan

Analysis and Development of Cloud-Infrastructure for Transcontinental Transmission of Big Data

2019

Large datasets need to move efficiently across continents. The thesis develops and investigates a cloud infrastructure for this data transfer.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. T. Shmelyova

Volodymyr Tolmak

Research of multipath routing methods in telecommunication networks

2019

Multipath routing distributes traffic across different routes. The thesis investigates methods and quality characteristics of this distribution in telecommunications networks.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovskaya

Rajendra Kishore Vemula

A concept of thermic and electrical energy demand calculations for an energy-autarcic cooling food storage

2019

An autonomous cold-storage facility needs to operate with limited energy. The thesis develops a concept for calculating its thermal and electrical energy demand.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Sebastian Dittmann

Kateryna Yankovenko

Enhancement the method of time-frequency resources scheduling in five generation mobile network

2019

Mobile services share time and frequency resources. The thesis investigates improvements to a resource-scheduling method for fifth-generation networks.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. V. Tikhonov

2018

Anna Kostromina

Conception and development of a weather data monitoring for decentral cooling systems in tropical regions

Submission: 19 March 2018

Weather conditions affect the operation of decentralised cooling systems. The thesis develops a measurement and monitoring solution for cooling in tropical environments.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Olena Bilinska

Design and experimental implementation of a High Availability for Software-Defined Networking

2018

A controller failure should not leave an SDN network unavailable. The thesis investigates and implements an architecture for highly available network control.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovska

Marina Arikova

Providing QoS for abstract network traffic in multipath SDN networks

2018

Different traffic flows compete for the same network resources. The thesis investigates service-quality provision in SDN networks with multiple paths.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. Lozhkovskyi

Mykola Korniichuk

Evaluation methodology of IP channels' main characteristics and their emulation in a laboratory environment for estimation of a transport protocol performance

2018

Transport protocols need to be compared under traceable network conditions. The thesis connects the evaluation of IP-channel characteristics to their emulation in the laboratory.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. P. Vorobiyenko

Nikolai Mareev

Proof of the concept of a congestion and a flow control mechanisms for high-speed point-to-multipoint transport protocol for IP networks

2018

A sender must account for both network congestion and receivers progressing at different speeds. The thesis tests congestion and flow control for high-speed point-to-multipoint transport.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Pavlo Sukhariev

Proof-of-Concept Implementation of Management System via Ad Hoc Networks

2018

An ad hoc network needs to be managed without fixed infrastructure. The thesis implements a proof-of-concept management system for these networks.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. P. Vorobiyenko

2017

Aleksandr Bikbulatov

Analysis of the Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA-GEL) batteries behavior and development of State of Charge determination device and algorithm for real-time applications

Submission: 23 October 2017

Autonomous cooling needs information about available battery energy. As part of SilaaCooling, the thesis investigates GEL batteries and develops real-time state-of-charge estimation.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Ingo Chmielewski · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Dmytro Novokhatskyi

Characteristic analysis of inter-domain protocol BGPv4 in order to create highly workable IP environment

Submission: 30 January 2017

Reachability across network boundaries depends on routing. The thesis examines BGPv4 characteristics with the aim of building a dependable IP environment.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. I. V. Strelkovska

Nadiia Kotelnikova

Development and Proof-of-Concept Implementation of an SDN-Application for Proactive Traffic Engineering

2017

Traffic can be managed before individual paths become overloaded. The thesis develops and prototypes an SDN application for proactive traffic engineering.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. V. Strelkovska

Andrii Levchenko

Research of multipath routing methods in telecommunication networks

2017

Multiple paths can distribute load across a network. The thesis investigates multipath routing methods and their use in telecommunications networks.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. I. V. Strelkovska

Yuliia Pashko

Determining the feasibility of spline approximation for finding the probability characteristics of queuing systems (QS)

2017

Queues determine how traffic is served under load. The thesis investigates spline approximations for calculating their probability characteristics.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. I. V. Strelkovska

2016

Yuriy Golotsevich

Development and integration of lighting location establishing means to the auto-configurable SmartLighting system

Submission: 21 November 2016

A lighting network needs information about where its luminaires are located. The thesis develops a location-establishing solution and integrates it into SmartLighting.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Ingo Chmielewski

Ivan Matveev

Development of the detection module for a SmartLighting system

Submission: 19 October 2016

Lighting that responds to demand starts with detecting movement. The thesis develops a sensor module that provides this information to a SmartLighting system.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. A. V. Yurchenko

Andrei Goponenko

Development of a SmartLighting system based on a Beaglebone microcomputer

Submission: 7 June 2016

A luminaire needs to recognise when light is needed. The thesis connects a BeagleBone computer to motion sensors and the control of a SmartLighting prototype.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. A. V. Yurchenko

Viktoriia Kariukhina

Analysis and development of pedestrian traffic schemes

Defence: 27 January 2016

How do pedestrians move through a lighting zone? The thesis develops and examines traffic scenarios as a basis for simulating lighting that responds to demand.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. V. Kaptur

Veronika Kirova

Design and implementation of a high-available WEB and Mail services for an online trading platform

Defence: 27 January 2016

Web and mail services need to remain reachable during failures. The thesis develops a redundant service architecture for an online trading platform.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. L. A. Nikityuk

Vladyslav Tkachenko

Conception and development of a Prototype of Access Control for the HSA Solar E-Mobility Charging Station

Defence: 27 January 2016

A solar charging station needs to identify authorised users and release charging spaces. The thesis develops an RFID-based access-control prototype at FILA.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. I. V. Strelkovska

Maksym Tyrskyy

Design and prototype implementation of load balancing as a service for VoIP-traffic in Software Defined Networking

Defence: 27 January 2016

Voice traffic places particular demands on load distribution. The thesis develops an SDN prototype that provides load balancing as a service for VoIP traffic.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovska

Andrii Mazur

Expanding the functionality of a GPS tracking device with a Wi-Fi extension module

2016

A tracking device gains an additional communication path. The thesis extends a GPS tracker with a Wi-Fi module and examines its integration.

First supervisor: Prof. V. I. Tykhonov · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Bohdan Zatirko

Development of an instant messenger for Android platform based on the PAIP protocol

2016

A messaging protocol becomes usable through a mobile application. The thesis develops a PAIP-based Android messenger, connecting protocol functions to the user interface.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. P. Vorobienko · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2015

Aleksandr Bakharev

Development of Algorithms for Point to Multipoint Reliable Data Delivery

Submission: 29 September 2015

Reliable delivery to multiple receivers takes more than copying a data stream. The thesis develops algorithms for feedback, retransmission and shared data delivery.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. V. Shuvalov

Stephan Greupner

Development of a lighting zone detection scheme based on auto-configurable SmartLighting network

Submission: 21 September 2015

Which luminaires belong to the same lighting zone? The thesis develops a detection scheme for a self-configuring SmartLighting network.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. A. Yurchenko

Dmitry Kachan

Estimation of available bandwidth for 10 Gbps Networks

Submission: 16 September 2015

Fast data transfer depends on a path's spare capacity. The thesis investigates active measurement methods for estimating available bandwidth in 10 Gbit/s networks.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. V. Shuvalov

Oleksandr Khotian

Design and development of elastic jitter buffer for a Serial to GPRS gateway

Defence: 16 January 2015

An elastic jitter buffer compensates for variable packet delays. The thesis develops this component for serial-data transmission through a GPRS gateway.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. L. A. Nikityuk

Mariya Akulova

Conception and development of a lab environment for socket programming in the Python programming language

2015

Executable network experiments make socket programming tangible. The thesis develops a Python laboratory environment for implementing and testing transport communication.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. Yurchenko

Anastasiia Khairova

Research of routing methods for wireless networks

2015

Wireless networks change as nodes become reachable or unavailable. The thesis investigates routing methods for these networks and the conditions in which they are used.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Elena Kokoreva

Xuyang Lu

Proof-of-Concept für ein RFID-basiertes Diebstahlsicherungssystem für bewegte Objekte

2015

Moving objects need to be identified and protected against unauthorised removal. The thesis tests an RFID-based setup with selected hardware and control functions.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Ivan Maidurov

Research and development of methods of cellular network coverage calculating with data rate adaptation

2015

Radio coverage and achievable data rate are linked. The thesis investigates calculation methods that account for this relationship in cellular network planning.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. V. Sedrin

Zoia Rapchynska

Elaboration of a Software and Lab Environment for in-depth OWD Analysis on Wireless Links using LTest

2015

Packet delays vary on wireless links. The thesis extends LTest with UDT and SCTP and connects the software to measurements in GSM and UMTS environments.

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens and Prof. Dr. L. A. Nikityuk

Oleksandr Riabokon

Research of quality characteristics for services provisioning in a mobile network

2015

The quality of a cellular service depends on several network parameters. The thesis investigates service quality and the conditions of service provision in a mobile network.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Dr. Dmitry Balyk

Sergey Tanygin

Development of power line communication network for the SmartLighting system

2015

SmartLighting luminaires need to communicate over existing power lines. The thesis develops a powerline network and examines its integration into the lighting system.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. Yurchenko

2014

Hao Hu

Untersuchung der Auswirkung der MAC-Zugriffsverfahren im IEEE 802.11 auf die L4-Performance in mobilen IP-Netzen

2014

Access to the radio medium also affects TCP and UDP. The thesis connects IEEE 802.11 medium-access mechanisms with transport-performance and one-way delay measurements.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Michael Brutscheck

Artem Kirkov

Development of a dynamic jitter buffer and protocol for gatewaying serial data via GPRS

2014

Variable delays complicate serial-data delivery over cellular links. The thesis develops a dynamic jitter buffer and a protocol for a GPRS gateway.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. A. Doroshuk

Natalia Vesnina

Development and deployment of a test-bed for performance analysis of an isolated GSM/GPRS data link

2014

An isolated GSM/GPRS network makes radio experiments controllable. The thesis builds a testbed at FILA to investigate a cellular data link's performance.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. G. Wenke · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2012

Irina Fedotova

Implementation of a unified user-space time handling library under the Linux OS

Submission: 13 September 2012

A common interface brings different Linux time sources together. The thesis examines hardware timers, resolution and access costs as foundations for dependable time measurements.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Enzmann

Other works

Sergii Maksymov

Design and proof of concept implementation of fundamental protocol functions for reliable point-to-multipoint data transmission

One data stream needs to reach multiple receivers reliably. The thesis prototypes the fundamental sender and receiver functions of a point-to-multipoint protocol.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. L. A. Nikityuk

Dmytro Syzov

Analysis of performance enhancement means for data transmission via IP sockets in Linux

Fast data transfer also depends on operating-system interfaces. The thesis investigates ways to improve the performance of IP sockets under Linux.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Second examiner: M.-Eng. V. V. Nikitchenko

Kirill Karpov

Support of precise timing on virtual machines of cloud nodes

Virtualisation changes the conditions for precise time measurement. The thesis investigates how virtual machines on cloud nodes can obtain dependable timing information.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: M.-Eng. Irina Fedotova

Oleksandr Shulha

Development of Centralized Networking Configuration Module for Time-Sensitive Networking

Time-critical communication needs coordinated network parameters. The thesis develops a central configuration module for Time-Sensitive Networking.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovska

Ruslan Arkhypenko

Comparison of resource consumption efficiency of iOS devices using native and third-party libraries

Libraries can perform the same task with different resource demands. The thesis compares native and third-party libraries on iOS devices.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovska

Vladyslav Hravchenko

Research of QoS characteristics of traffic servicing in LTE/MVNO virtual mobile network

Virtual mobile operators share a technical infrastructure. The thesis investigates service quality and traffic handling in an LTE/MVNO network environment.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovskaya

Maksym Hrechko

Design and Implementation of an 802.1Qbv Time-Based Scheduler enabling research on parameter optimization

Time windows determine when Ethernet traffic may be transmitted. The thesis implements an 802.1Qbv scheduler for investigating the effects of its parameters.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. I. Barba

Artur Katraha

Simulation of self-similar traffic

Network traffic often arrives in bursts across several time scales. The thesis models and simulates self-similar traffic so that these load patterns can be investigated.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. I. Solovskaya

Daria Kobets

Investigation of the characteristics of the Signaling traffic of a convergent platform for the provision of IMS services

Establishing and managing services also creates network load. The thesis investigates signalling traffic on a converged platform providing IMS services.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. I. Solovskaya

Andrii Korchevnyi

Analysis of critical load limits of the Control plane in Software-Defined Networks

The central control of an SDN network can itself become a bottleneck. The thesis investigates critical load limits of the control plane.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. I. Strelkovska

Valerii Yakovenko

Research of quality characteristics of MPLS-TE/VPN/FRR network

Traffic engineering, private networks and fast rerouting need to work together. The thesis investigates quality characteristics of an MPLS-TE/VPN/FRR network environment.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Dr. I. Solovskaya

Vadym Boiko

Research of the increasing the functionality methods for infocommunications on the basic of holographic technologies

Holographic methods offer possibilities for displaying and conveying information. The thesis investigates their application in information and communication systems.

First supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second supervisor: Prof. Dr. L. Nikityuk

Bauyrzhan Idreisov

Research of the possibility of using a solar power plant with a capacity of 10kW for air conditioning and ventilation between the hulls

A 10 kW solar plant is intended to support air conditioning and ventilation. The thesis investigates energy demand and the possibilities for supplying a building area.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. K. Tergemes

Bachelor’s theses

15 works, organised by year, followed by other works.

Year overview: 2025 (1) · 2018 (1) · 2016 (1) · 2015 (2) · 2014 (1) · 2013 (5) · 2011 (1) · Other works (3)

2025

Felix Schülke

Direction-of-Arrival Estimation in OFDM Systems

Submission: 16 September 2025

The thesis investigates how the arrival direction of an OFDM radio signal can be estimated from the channel response. It considers signal processing, synchronisation and the properties of the receiver setup together.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

2018

Robert Brocke

Untersuchung der IPv6-Fähigkeit von VoIP-Lösungen für die kleingewerbliche Nutzung

Submission: 7 February 2018

Can a small telephony setup operate over IPv6? The thesis tests VoIP solutions for small businesses in a practical test environment.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

2016

Xin Ge

Design, Entwurf und Realisierung eines digital gesteuerten Stromschalters

Submission: 21 October 2016

A digital command needs to translate reliably into a switching action. The thesis connects the design of a power switch to its electronic control.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Ingo Chmielewski

2015

Xiaoyu Fang

Modellierung der Kostenersparnisse durch das SmartLighting-Konzept sowie die Automatisierung des Datenimports der Bewegungsdaten aufgenommen mittels weGather

Submission: 10 February 2015

Movement data connect path usage to lighting demand. The thesis automates their import and models savings through the SmartLighting concept.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Aleksandr Bakharev

Min Wei

Entwicklung eines Proof-of-concept für ein bluetooth-basiertes Abstimmungssystem

Submission: 4 February 2015

Votes can be collected using small wireless devices. The thesis develops a Bluetooth prototype and investigates how its hardware and communication work together.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Aleksandr Bakharev

2014

Wenhao Wang

Entwicklung eines Unit Test Systems sowie Refactoring des Messtools LTest

Submission: 9 April 2014

A measurement tool must itself remain testable. The thesis adds unit tests to LTest and refactors its code so that changes can be checked systematically.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

2013

Yuan Li

GuardiX Cloud

Submission: 17 December 2013

A cloud application needs dependable interfaces to devices and users. The thesis develops web services and a user interface for GuardiX Cloud.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Michael Brutscheck

Zhi Chao Wang

Entwicklung eines Java-Adapters für die Libcifx-Bibliothek der netX-Produktfamilie

Submission: 26 June 2013

A Java adapter connects application software to a native communication library. The thesis develops the interface to the netX product family and examines its practical use.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Matthias Schnöll

Marcel Radü

Entwicklung eines Webinterfaces zur Steuerung eines Wide Area Network Emulators unter Linux

2013

Delay and packet loss need to be controlled deliberately. A web interface makes a Linux network emulator accessible for repeatable experiments.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Dr. Wilfried Voß

Dashuang Zhou

Erweiterung des Ringbuffer für ein Point zu Multipoint Datenübertragung

2013

A sender must retain data for receivers progressing at different speeds. The thesis extends a ring buffer for reliable delivery to multiple receivers.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Matthias Schnöll

Xuyang Lu

Entwicklung eines Telegrammfilters für das Go-Modul zur GSM-Kommunikation

2013

The required messages must be selected from received telegrams. The thesis develops a telegram filter and integrates it into a communication module.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Michael Brutscheck

2011

Hao Hu

Untersuchung und prototypische Implementierung von Methoden zur hochperformanten Zeitmessung unter Linux

2011

How much time does reading a clock take? The thesis compares TSC and HPET under Linux and tests an efficient C++ implementation for precise measurements.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Other works

Zongbiao Ding

Untersuchung der Verlässlichkeit sowie der Einweg-Verzögerungen in PLC-basierten IP-Netzen.

How reliably can IP data travel over power lines? The thesis investigates powerline communication through reliability and one-way delay measurements.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan

Dayun Xu

Serviceentwicklung von guardiX Cloud

Devices and cloud services need to process messages and answer requests. The thesis develops the communication and service layer of the joint GuardiX Cloud project.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Michael Worzyk · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens

Bin Yang

Validierung und Test von Messgeräten zur Sonneneinstrahlung für autonome Energiesysteme

Autonomous energy systems need dependable measurements of solar irradiance. The thesis compares and validates instruments suited to this task.

First examiner: Prof. Dr. Eduard Siemens · Second examiner: Prof. Dr. Ingo Chmielewski

Project work

14 works, organised by year, followed by other works.

Year overview: 2026 (3) · 2025 (1) · 2014 (1) · 2013 (4) · 2012 (4) · Other works (1)

2026

Arlinda Hysa

FeatherDNS: A Minimal Self-Hosted Dynamic DNS Service — A DuckDNS-like Alternative Built on BIND9 and FastAPI

Submission: April 2026

A changing public IP address should remain reachable through a stable domain name. FeatherDNS connects a DNS server with a small dynamic-update interface and examines the workflow through tests.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Assistant: Kirill Karpov

Sosana Kosta

Bandwidth Control Implementation for the Communications Engineering Emulator

Submission: 4 March 2026

The project extends a communications-engineering emulator with bandwidth control, documenting configuration, error handling and tests as a connected workflow.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Assistant: Maksim Gering

Madi Amankeldiev

Public LoRaWAN network in Koethen

Submission: 23 February 2026

The project addresses configuring and investigating a LoRaWAN connection in Köthen, following device setup, message transmission and radio-coverage analysis.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dmitry Kachan · Assistant: Simeon Trendov

2025

Hristijan Slavkoski

Enhancing LoRaWAN communication for mobile nodes with techniques for predicting signal strength

Submission: September 2025

The project connects a moving LoRaWAN node with an investigation of changing radio quality, considering signal smoothing and prediction for communication decisions.