EOTLAB
Theses
Thesis Supervision
Topics for applied research work
Final theses in the research group are usually not pure literature theses. They typically combine conceptual work with prototyping, data collection, or empirical analysis.
Focus areas
- Sensors and Internet-of-Things (LoRa, etc.)
- Cloud architectures, infrastructure, virtualization, and orchestration
- Data management and data analytics
Please refrain from inquiries that cannot be assigned to one of the listed areas.
Topics
Current thesis opportunities
Developing Assessment Mechanisms for Evaluating GenAI-based IoT Applications
Description
This thesis develops comprehensive assessment mechanisms for evaluating Generative AI-based Internet of Things applications. Evaluating artifacts powered by nondeterministic AI algorithms presents inherent complexity, requiring sophisticated frameworks that address both technical performance and practical effectiveness. The research establishes multi-dimensional evaluation criteria encompassing accuracy, latency, scalability, user satisfaction, and interpretability. These metrics are benchmarked against established standards while adapting recent frameworks for assessing large language models to address the unique temporal and contextual characteristics of IoT data streams. Through systematic review of existing assessment methodologies and analysis of current GenAI-IoT applications, this work proposes novel evaluation approaches tailored to this emerging field. The outcome includes evaluation methodologies, practical guidelines, and tools designed to measure artifact performance in Design Science Research contexts. These assessment mechanisms support iterative refinement cycles and provide structured approaches for validating GenAI-IoT integration effectiveness across diverse deployment scenarios.
Application
How to apply for a topic
- Contact the respective tutor responsible for your topic via e-mail.
- Briefly explain your motivation for the targeted topic.
- Send an excerpt of your academic record as an attachment.
- Indicate the period in which you would like to write the thesis.
The detailed scope will be discussed afterwards in a personal meeting. Supervision requires the acceptance of a research proposal prepared by you.
Templates
Documents and working materials
Research proposal (Exposé)
Before the thesis starts, a research proposal based on our template must be submitted to the tutor for approval. It should cover motivation, objectives, and methodological approach in 1-2 pages and already reference core literature.
Writing and defense
Processing time is defined by the relevant examination regulations and is usually six months. For the thesis document and defense, please use the following working group templates.