Supervision
I usually supervise topics in the following domains (but not limited to):
- Digital (vehicle) forensics
- Embedded forensics and security
- Security analytics
Open topics
| Topic | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Security of Android Auto | Structured security analysis of the Android Auto software stack. The thesis aims to investigate the security of the Android Auto software stack. The scope depends on the type. It’s strongly encouraged to have fundamentals in cybersecurity and reverse engineering | BA/MA |
| Security of Apple CarPlay | Structured security analysis of the Apple CarPlay software stack. The thesis looks in the Apple CarPlay software stack. Depending on the type, certain parts of the stack are viewed. The student should be familiar with the fundamentals in cybersecurity and reverse engineering. | BA/MA |
| Forensic analysis of in-vehicle infotainment systems | Performing a digital vehicle forensic investigation (hardware-based) on a used in-vehicle infotainment system. The student is expected to perform a structured investigation using non-invasive up to invasive techniques to acquire and analyse data from the hardware components. | MA |
Writing a thesis with me
- Send me an e-mail with a topic you are interested in (you can also choose a custom topic)
- Write an abstract of what the thesis is about (“Expose”) → LateX template can be found here
- Get an OK for the expose from me
- Register the thesis and start work
- At halftime you are expected to give an intermediate presentation
- After submission, you will have the final presentation in which you defend the thesis
Funding options
I encourage and support students in bachelor or master thesis scholarships. Below I list some options I have experience with. They are in no particular oder:
- Chaotischer Catalysator Stipendium (master thesis) (link) that funds with €1,500 per thesis