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Research Institutes

Several world-renowned computer science institutes are located on the Saarland Informatics Campus at Saarland University – often only a few steps apart from one another. The researchers working here make Saarbrücken a unique European site for computer science.

Max Planck Institute for Informatics
Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence
Cluster of Excellence MMCI
CISPA − Helmholtz-Zentrum i.G.
Intel Visual Computing Institute
Center for Bioinformatics
Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz Center for Informatics
Competence Center
Department of Computer Science
Dr. Kristina Scherbaum
General Manager of the Cluster of Excellence MMCI
+49 681 302 70150
E-Mail
Saarland Informatics Campus E1 7, R. 123,
66123 Saarbrücken

Research Fields

Around 30 research topics are explored by the scientists of the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) – from theoretical computer science, formal methods, algorithms and complexity, through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational linguistics, to embedded systems and language processing.

Algorithms

Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning (Foundations and Application)

Business Informatics

Computational Biology and Life Sciences

Computational Linguistics

Formal Methods

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Human-Computer Interaction

Big Data

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Security and Cryptography

Software and Hardware Systems

Visual and Geometric Computing

Contacts, Directories, Research Groups

Around 800 researchers make the Saarland Informatics Campus a unique location for computer science. They do research as PhD students, independent research group leaders, professors, and emeritus professors in more than 70 research groups.

Research Groups
Ethical Review Board
Publications
People A-Z
PhD Students
Alumni
Professors
Junior Faculty
Senior Professors and Emeriti
University Directory
Erich Reindel
General Manager Department of Computer Science
+49 681 302 58090
E-Mail
Saarland Informatics Campus E1 3, R. 210,
66123 Saarbrücken

Doctoral Studies

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science arose in the context of the “German Universities Excellence Initiative” of the federal and state governments to promote science and research at German universities. We are distinguished by international working groups and guidance from renowned scientists. The graduates are among the best in their field.

International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science
Graduate School
Applications
GradUS Graduate Centre
Prep Phase
Potential Advisors
Thesis Defense
Ad-hoc Admissions
Research Fields
Research Groups
PhD Regulations
Dean's Office
Dr. Michelle Carnell
General Manager, Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science
+49 681 302 5523
E-Mail
Saarland Informatics Campus E1 3, R. 205/206,
66123 Saarbrücken

Library

The Campus Library for Computer Science and Mathematics is the common library of the on-campus Max Planck Institutes, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics at Saarland University. In addition to 120,000 computer science and mathematics publications, the library also offers individual and group work spaces.

Browse the Library
Working at the Library
Application Form
Course Reserve
Opening Hours

Mo–Fr: 8:00–20:00

Simone Schulze
Head of the Library for Computer Science and Mathematics
+49 681 302 70601
E-Mail
Saarland Informatics Campus E2 3, R. 0.05,
66123 Saarbrücken

Technology Transfer: Entrepreneurship and Investing

In order to transform research results into products and licenses, all institutes of the Saarland Informatics Campus work closely with the entrepreneurship organizations of the state and federal governments. The on-site IT-Incubator, supported by the university, the state, and the Max Planck Society, helps scientists to protect their ideas with patents and to make them usable by business and industry, and supports the establishment of new IT businesses that provide numerous jobs for the region.

Entrepreneurial Campus
Start-up Consulting
Start-up Companies
IT-Incubator
Patent Marketing Agency
Funding and Venture Capital
Startup Weekends at Saarbrücken
Events
Dr. Christof Schäfer
Patent Office (Computer Science)
+49 681 302 6383
E-Mail
Campus A1 1,
66123 Saarbrücken

Job Opportunities

From internships to professorships, job opportunities at the Saarland Informatics Campus are wide-ranging. Whether during your studies, or as the next step in your career, the SIC as an employer offers excellent prospects to gain your footing on our campus.

Saarland University
Career Center
DFKI
CISPA
Max-Planck-Insitute for Informatics
Max-Planck-Insitute for Softwaresystems
Studentenwerk
Scheer Group
Interamt
Saarland Government

Research Highlights

Scientists at the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) carry out top-level research. Their projects are presented at renowned international conferences, as well as at trade fairs such as the international computer expo CeBIT in Hannover.

Molecular fitness test for amateur athletes

Molecular fitness test for amateur athletes

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A webcam is enough to produce a real-time 3D model of a moving hand

A webcam is enough to produce a real-time 3D model of a moving hand

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Digital assistant teaches runners healthier running style

Digital assistant teaches runners healthier running style

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Saarbrücken start-up offers data analysis with scientific expertise

Saarbrücken start-up offers data analysis with scientific expertise

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Computer scientists provide fifth dimension for videos

Computer scientists provide fifth dimension for videos

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Saarbrücken Start-up Combines Tinkering and Programming for Elementary School Kids

Saarbrücken Start-up Combines Tinkering and Programming for Elementary School Kids

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Sensor stickers transform the human body into a multi-touch surface

Sensor stickers transform the human body into a multi-touch surface

IAA 2017: Scientists at Saarland University prevent hacker attacks on cars

IAA 2017: Scientists at Saarland University prevent hacker attacks on cars

Tracking Humans in 3D with Off-the-shelf Webcams

Tracking Humans in 3D with Off-the-shelf Webcams

IAA 2017: Saarbrücken researchers show that speech information is more distracting for elderly drivers

IAA 2017: Saarbrücken researchers show that speech information is more distracting for elderly drivers

Saarland University startup presents innovative visualization platform for online media

Saarland University startup presents innovative visualization platform for online media

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More than just a flexible doctoral program: Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

More than just a flexible doctoral program: Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

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Android smartphone data spies exposed like bank robbers

Android smartphone data spies exposed like bank robbers

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With Boxmate malicious programs have no place left to hide

With Boxmate malicious programs have no place left to hide

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Computer animation: models for facial expression

Computer animation: models for facial expression

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Real bring-your-own-device by SRT Boxify

Real bring-your-own-device by SRT Boxify

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Big Data for Text: Next-Generation Text Understanding and Analysis

Big Data for Text: Next-Generation Text Understanding and Analysis

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Biomechanical simulations show how using tablets and smartphones puts stress on joints and muscles

Biomechanical simulations show how using tablets and smartphones puts stress on joints and muscles

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Awards

2018

2017

2016

see complete Award Archive

Lectures and Events

17
Oct
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
18
Oct
1:00−1:45
Suryajith Chillara (IIT Bombay) talks about “A Quadratic Size-Hierarchy Theorem for Small-Depth Multilinear Formulas”
19
Oct
10:30−11:30
Edith Elkind (University of Oxford) talks about “Justified representation in multiwinner voting: axioms and algorithms”
19
Oct
1:00
Yue Zhang (Oregon State University) talks about “Interactive Multi-style Pen-and-Ink Drawings from Images”
22
Oct
10:30−12:00
Sara Achour (MIT) talks about “Compiling Dynamical Systems forEfficient Simulation on Reconfigurable Analog Computers”
23
Oct
4:00
Verleihung des Eduard-Martin-Preises an die besten Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden der Saar-Uni
23
Oct
4:30
Die Doku „Grand H“ von Frédérique Buck und die Frage, wie man Geschichte menschlicher gestalten kann
24
Oct
12:00
German-French PhD Workshop on Secure Big Data
24
Oct
11:00
Wissenschaftliches Netzwerk zur Grenzraumforschung stellt sich der Öffentlichkeit vor
25
Oct
3:00
Gastvortrag: Alpträume der Souveränität. Charlotte Beradt und die Ermächtigung des Traums
30
Oct
1:00−1:45
Matthias Leinen (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “Efficient Generation of 1/f^alpha Noise in Matlab Simulink”
05
Nov
8:00
Inter- und Transdisziplinarität: ein b/ordering Prozess?
07
Nov
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
07
Nov
12:15−1:15
Andreas Zeller (Fachrichtung Informatik – Saarbrücken/CISPA) talks about “Generating Software Tests”
17
Nov
8:00
Grenzüberschreitender Sprachenlehrertag Nachbarsprache & Mehrsprachigkeit
17
Nov
9:00
Aktionstag “Mädchen und Technik”
21
Nov
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
21
Nov
3:15
“Religion und Digitalisierung”: Studientag der Fachrichtung Evangelische Theologie
21
Nov
3:15
Studientag der Evangelischen Theologie: „Religion und Digitalisierung“
21
Nov
5:30
Podiumsdiskussion Tête-à-Tête: Deutsch-Französische Reflexionen
22
Nov
4:00−5:00
Wojciech Czerwiński (University of Warsaw) talks about “The Reachability Problem for Vector Addition Systems is Not Elementary”
22
Nov
7:27
HIPS Talk: “Carbohydrate-lectin interactions – What makes them unique?”
23
Nov
3:00
Absolventenfeier der Fachrichtungen Chemie, Pharmazie, Physik und Systems Engineering
27
Nov
10:30−12:00
Paul Resnick (University of Michigan, School of Information) talks about “Survey Equivalence: An Information-theoretic Measure of Classifier Accuracy When the Ground Truth is Subjective”
29
Nov
8:00
17. Afrikanische Filmtage
03
Dec
5:00
Vortrag Nigerianisches Hollywood. Eine Bestandsaufnahme über die Filmindustrie in Westafrika
05
Dec
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
05
Dec
12:15−1:15
Nico Döttling (CISPA) talks about “Post-quantum Challenges inSecure Computation”
19
Dec
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
19
Dec
3:00
Vortrag Ecrire l’Afrique-Monde au théâtre – Theater als Denkraum afrikanischer Positionen im 21. Jahrhundert
09
Jan
3:00
Vortrag: Immersives Theater in der deutschen und in der französischen Theaterlandschaft
16
Jan
11:30−11:50
Kurt Mehlhorn (MPI-INF – D1) talks about “D1 Group Meeting”
23
Jan
10:00
Französischer Spezialitätentag in der Mensa
24
Jan
6:00
Europa-Podium zu den Europawahlen 2019
28
Jan
8:00
Filmreihe: Filmer la ville
06
Feb
12:15−1:15
Adish Singla (Max Planck Institute for Software Systems) talksabout “Machine Teaching”
Questions and Suggestions

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Das Projekt Tandem an der Universität des Saarlandes verfolgt das Ziel, die für eine wirtschaftliche oder industrielle Verwertung interessanten Forschungsergebnisse der saarländischen Informatik und der Max-Planck Institute durch einen Inkubationsprozess soweit weiterzuentwickeln, dass entweder Investoren die Produkte kaufen oder lizenzieren, oder neue Unternehmen im Saarland gegründet werden. Begleitende Aktivitäten im Projekt umfassen nationale und internationale Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Maßnahmen zur Förderung des Technologietransfers im Allgemeinen sowie Formate zur Nachwuchsakquise im Bereich der Informatik. Das Projekt Tandem trägt dazu bei, die saarländische Informatik und den Wirtschaftsstandort Saarland zu stärken.

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