Open thesis topics

The DES-Testbed enables research on many open topics in wireless mesh and sensor networks. Most of the following fields are suitable for a Master as well as for a Bachelor thesis. At the end of this page you wil find a list of currently available topics in our working group. You are also very welcome to introduce your own suggestions and preferences.

Network layers:

• Physical Layer: Orthogonal channels, omni and directional antennas
• Data Link Layer: Link metrics, the problems of 802.11
• Network Layer: How do the various routing protocols (single and/or multipath) perform in our testbed? Do significant differences exist compared to results of simulation environments? How can the development and implementation made more comfortable?
• Transport Layer: How are transport layer protocols affected by the lower layers?
• Application Layer: What kind of services are usually offered in these networks? How and where should services be placed? What data flows are generated by specific applications?

Testbed specific research:

• Experiment methodology: How can a testbed management and experimentation framework help researchers to design and perform meaningful, valid, and scientifically sound experiments?
• Testbed management: How can a testbed management and experimentation framework ease tasks like testbed monitoring, network configuration, experiment evaluation and carry them out efficiently?

Currently available topics:

The thesis topic are abtracts that can be extended to bachelor, master, and diploma theses as well as student projects. Please note that this list is not complete; there are many other topics.

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to talk to us. Tell us your topic of interest and we will try to find a suitable thesis for both sides. The best way to get in touch is to attend our student meeting held every Tuesday in room 137 at 14:00-15:00 s.t. (during the lecture time and holidays). Our schedule of talks is available here.