![Dušan Šturek](/img/1714641281891(1)_rdax_1024x819_98s.jpg)
[June 1st, 2024] - We're happy to welcome Dušan Šturek as a Ph.D. candidate at SYDSEN, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
![Kick-Off Meeting for DMaaST EU Project in Sevilla](/img/Dmaast1_rdax_1024x1024_98s.jpg)
[May 7-8, 2024] - We are very pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Kick-Off meeting of the DMaaST EU project in Sevilla. We are excited to be a part of this journey for the next four years! In the meeting, attended by Prof. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar and Michelle Jungmann, we established a strong foundation through engaging presentations and constructive discussions.
The DMaaST project aims to enhance the resilience of smart manufacturing ecosystems. Within the project, we lead the Work Package 3, aimed at development of hybrid and cognitive digital twins.
We are looking forward to great collaborations with all our partners!
![ED-I40 2023](/img/1714388776635_rdax_1024x1024_98.jpeg)
[April 23-25, 2024] - We're pleased to share an update from our participation at the 7th International Conference on Emerging Data and Industry (EDI40), where Atieh Khodadadi, Manuel Götz, and Michelle Jungmann shared insights from their research. This occasion has been a motivating milestone for our research team.
![Best Paper Award at EDI40 for Groundbreaking Study on Digital Twins in Manufacturing](/img/1714388865935_rdax_1024x1024_98.jpeg)
[April 25th, 2024] - We are thrilled to share that our paper, "Challenges in Developing Digital Twins for Labor-Intensive Manufacturing Systems: A Step towards Human-centricity," by Manuel Götz and Prof. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar, was awarded Best Paper at the 7th International Conference on Emerging Data and Industry (EDI40). It's a proud moment for our team, reflecting our dedication to pushing the boundaries in research on Digital Twins and data-driven Simulation.
![Welcome Dr. Amir Ghasemi to SYDSEN!](/img/Amir_rdax_1024x819_98s.jpg)
[April 15th, 2024] - We're happy to welcome Dr. Amir Ghasemi as a postdoctoral research fellow at SYDSEN, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
![Welcome Omar Mostafa to SYDSEN!](/img/1712577745980_rdax_1024x819_98.jpeg)
[April 1st, 2024] - We're happy to welcome Omar Mostafa as a Ph.D. candidate at SYDSEN, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
![2024 SYDSEN Retreat - Bad Herrenalb](/img/1708513051114_rdax_1024x768_98.jpeg)
[January 31-February 1st, 2024] -At the end of January, our research group had a two-day inspiring strategic retreat in Bad Herrenalb. The goal of the retreat was to foster team collaboration and clarify the vision, mission, values, and objectives of SYDSEN. The retreat began with team-building activities and transitioned into discussions about the group's direction and strategic planning. The second day included research presentations, a discussion on our teaching activities, and a workshop on scientific writing best practices. The event concluded with a summary of key takeaways, ensuring a productive outcome for all members.
![One4All-Athenes](/img/1706186502858_rdax_1024x1024_98.jpeg)
[January 16-17, 2024] -The consortium of the ONE4ALL Project convened for their third consortium meeting in Athens on January 16th and 17th. Prof. Dr. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar presented the current state of the Work Package 2 - Data-driven Digital Twins, and Ph.D. students of SYDSEN, Atieh Khodadadi, and Manuel Götz, discussed the implementation of data-driven digital twins in manufacturing systems, detailing the data requirements and the group's further objectives in developing energy-focused and human-centric digital twins.
Weitere Infos unter: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7156264879610368000
![1705052211111](/img/1705052211111_rdax_1024x819_98.jpeg)
[January 1st, 2024] - We're happy to welcome Dr. Min-Bin_Lin as a postdoctoral researcher at SYDSEN, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Dr. Min-Bin will be working on the TyRoN project, which is funded by funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport.
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[November 10th, 2023] - As part of the 38th AIK Symposium, Professor Sanja Lazarova-Molnar gave insights into her current research.
Ms. Lazarova-Molnar showed how truly useful digital twins could be designed and what challenges need to be overcome.
![EPICUR2](/img/1701686877521_rdax_1024x1024_98.jpeg)
[November 20 – 24, 2023] - SYDSEN - Systems, Data, Simulation & Energy Research Group is for the second time participating in the Programme between the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), supported as part of the EPICUR University Alliance, which has been scheduled to take place from the 20th to the 24th of November, 2023. Prof. Dr. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar, affiliated with both KIT and SDU, is coordinating this collaboration programme.
Within this programme, Ph.D. Candidates Atieh Khodadadi, Manuel Götz, Michelle Jungmann, and Zihang Wei from the SYDSEN Research Group will visit the MSDA (Modeling, Simulation and Data Analytics) Research Group at SDU's Odense campus.
Weitere Infos unter: https://www.intl.kit.edu/english/epicur.php
![Michelle Welcome](/img/1693899548277_rdax_1024x819_98.jpeg)
[September 1st, 2023] - We're happy to welcome Michelle Jungmann as a Ph.D. candidate at SYDSEN, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
![EPICUR1](/img/1693308747492_rdax_1024x768_98.jpeg)
[August 16 – 18, 2023] - SYDSEN - Systems, Data, Simulation & Energy Research Group is participating in the Exchange Programme between the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), supported as part of the EPICUR University Alliance, which has been scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 18th of August, 2023. Prof. Dr. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar, affiliated with both KIT and SDU, is coordinating this collaboration exchange programme.
Within this programme, PhD Candidates Atieh Khodadadi and Manuel Götz from the SYDSEN Research Group will visit the MSDA (Modeling, Simulation and Data Analytics) Research Group at SDU's Odense campus. This research-oriented exchange encompasses a Joint Research Seminar aimed at fostering meaningful discussions and productive brainstorming workshops to further advance EPICUR's objectives. The programme promotes cooperation and knowledge sharing between EPICUR universities, enhancing cross-border academic ties.
Weitere Infos unter: https://www.intl.kit.edu/english/epicur.php
![EUROSIM 2023](/img/1689281379130_rdax_98.jpeg)
[July 3 – 5, 2023] - Atieh Khodadadi and Manuel Götz, Ph.D. researchers affiliated with SYDSEN, have been selected to showcase their research posters at the highly anticipated EUROSIM 2023 Congress. The event, dedicated to the simulation and modeling community, will provide them with a valuable platform to present and discuss their ongoing research endeavors with experts in the field.
Weitere Infos unter: https://www.eurosim2022.eu
![KeyNote Eurosim 2023](/img/1689281379130_rdax_98.jpeg)
[July 3 – 5, 2023] - Prof. Dr. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar has been announced as one of the distinguished keynote speakers at the upcoming EUROSIM 2023 Congress. The title of the talk is "Synergizing Data and Expertise: A Vision of Better-Informed Digital Twins". The congress is a prominent platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners from various disciplines related to simulation and modeling.
Weitere Infos unter: https://www.eurosim2022.eu/keynote-speakers/