Studying at the Chair of Traffic Process Automation
We train students in the field of study "traffic telematics". On the one hand, the teaching focuses on scientifically demanding courses. These are taught, for example, in traffic process automation with its modern instruments of optimization, in optimal control, combined with the methods for decision-making, as well as in road traffic control technology. On the other hand, these are complemented by application-oriented lectures, practical courses and technical excursions, which reflect the multimodal approach pursued in the professorship.
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Studying at the Chair of Traffic Control and Process Automation
Training is carried out in accordance with the principles of our mission statement.
We train future-oriented according to the latest findings of science and technology.
With a focus on control engineering, we teach universal concepts and methods that will still be valid in 50 years, but also incorporate modern processes and current findings into the courses. Modern teaching methods and findings in didactics are incorporated into the transfer of knowledge. We place particular emphasis on facilitating independent learning and encouraging students to think critically and act responsibly.
We create a solid theoretical basis.
Control engineering is emphasized at our chair and forms the common thread of our education both in the fundamentals and in the specialization. The profound knowledge in systems theory and control acquired in this way enables our graduates to understand and model complex system interactions and to influence them in their own sense. Structured, careful working methods are learned as well as presentation techniques. These skills provide a good basis for efficient problem-solving and a successful appearance in industry and research.
We promote problem-solving thinking and impart knowledge based on current research and development projects.
Since 2006, nearly 100 research and development projects and contracts (externally funded projects) have been worked on, the results and findings of which are incorporated into teaching.
For example, the traffic management system VAMOS for the greater Dresden area is developed and supervised by the staff of the professorship. Our current projects on electromobility deal in particular with the provision of information for the implementation of energy-saving driving modes in road traffic. This includes green time predictions of traffic-dependent switched traffic signals, tailback length estimations and energy-efficient routing. Another research focus is on driver assistance systems for implementing energy-saving driving modes in the rail sector. Combined with methods for operational traffic management, these systems can be used to achieve significant energy savings.
Furthermore, in addition to arranging internships and industry-driven diploma thesis topics, students - if desired - are involved in current project work on the basis of project or study and diploma theses.
We maintain contacts with our graduates.
Even after the diploma thesis we support our graduates with words and deeds. We arrange contacts with partners who offer interesting entry-level jobs, provide support in applying for thesis awards, and stay in touch with them during their working lives. Joint projects, events and conferences always provide an opportunity to meet.