About TSOS-SS
The nature of self-organising systems demands that issues of trust and its different facets become a primary concern. Many interacting adaptive and autonomous entities, emergent behavior, and a highly dynamic and open environment prompt the designer of such a system to consider trust in every aspect of the engineering process. Not only will a thorough consideration of trust yield a more robust and more secure system, but the incorporation of trust can also lead to gains with regard to performance and ease of use. In domains in which systems have to be certified, the formal treatment of trust and its facets in self-organising systems is a necessity. Furthermore, the role of humans as the users of self-organising and self-adaptive systems and the usability of such systems have to be a primary concern.
The Spring School will give participants the chance to engage directly with renowned instructors from the field and learn about the state of the art in the design and analysis of trustworthy self-organising systems in focused lectures as well as gain hands-on experience during the workshops and assignments. The event brings together researchers from a number of fields, including privacy and trust, Organic Computing, and security and safety.
Spring School topics
Topics of the Spring School include:
- Self-organisation and autonomy in mission-critical systems, especially power management systems
- Trust in open heterogeneous multi-agent systems
- Social constructs in self-organising and autonomous systems
- Trust as a measure of uncertainty
- Trust and reputation management in self-organising environments
TSOS Spring School activities
The TSOS Spring School provides an interactive and friendly environment for hands-on learning for master and Ph.D. students as well as early career researchers. A key part of the concept is the possibility to exchange ideas and engage in discussions with the instructors. Team assignments will give participants the opportunity to apply their knowledge and improve their practical skills.
- Presentations by renowned experts from the field
- Team assignments on different important topics in trustworthy self-organising systems
- Plenty of opportunities to engage the instructors
- Team presentations and feedback
Instructors at the TSOS Spring School
Participating in the TSOS Spring School
Participation is free of charge! Participants only pay for travel and accomodation. However, we ask you to provide a little information about yourself. Please head over to the registration page for detailled instructions on how to apply.
Participation is limited to at most 40 students!
About Augsburg
Augsburg is at the heart of Swabia, one of the most vibrant regions of economic growth and cultural history in Germany. With a history of more than 2000 years, the city has seen its fair share of glory and drama. Founded by Roman commanders Drusus and Tiberius as an encampment in 15 B.C., its strategic position and connection to many important trade routes made it an important centre of trade and culture during the middle ages, the renaissance, and after the Thiry Years' War ended.
Augsburg was a center of manufacture and also of innovation. The first refrigerator, the first mass-produced airplane and of course Rudolf Diesel's diesel engine were all constructed in Augsburg.
Today, Augsburg is still a center of innovation, industry, science, and culture. The city and the surrounding area have attracted numerous high-technology concerns, especially from the fields of robotics, carbon fiber manufacturing, and aerospace. Augsburg University is among the top-rated schools in Germany and its offers are complemented by a university of applied sciences. Renowned art collections and a vibrant performing arts scene make for an exciting cultural life. A number of museums and historic sites give evidence to the city's great history.