Welcome to Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems)
The lab deals with the analysis and evaluation of computer networks and related systems. To this end, we apply various methods of modeling, simulation, measurement and test and also develop own tools. Furthermore, specific fields of application are investigated so that our research activities can be subdivided into three areas:
Quality-of-Service and Connected Mobility: Performance, Dependability, and Real-Time Analysis of new network protocols and architectures to ensure their Quality-of-Service (QoS). Specific application fields are 5G/6G, satellite, and industrial communications. Special consideration is given to vehicular networks and connected mobility.
Network Security: Development and evaluation of intelligent, proactive defence mechanisms for secure communication networks, including network fuzzing, intrusion detection, and simulation of cyber threats in critical infrastructures.
Smart Energy: Analysis of smart, networked energy systems based on renewable energies, sector-coupling, and electric mobility. Emphasis is given on simulation, information and communication technology, as well as on using artificial intelligence for the control of smart grids.
The teaching curriculum covers fundamental courses such as “Computer Communications” and “Simulation and Modeling” as well as advanced courses such as “Advanced Networking” and specialized topics of the application areas, e.g., “Vehicular Networks” or “Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals in Networking”.
Our external doctoral candidate Matthias Frei has successfully completed his doctorate. On Tuesday, he presented his scientific talk on the title
„Design and Evaluation of a Decentralized Service Selection Model for Multi-Access Edge Computing / Entwicklung und Bewertung eines Dezentralen Dienstaus...
On behalf of the Chair of Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Dr.-Ing. Loui Al Sardy recently welcomed Ms. Rola Hseinat, Head of the Academic Exchange Programs Section at Jordan University of Science and Technol...
From October 20-22, 2025, Dr.-Ing. Loui Al Sardy from the Chair of Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) participated in the 9th Cyber Security in Networking Conference (CSNet 2025), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
As par...
On October 25, 2025, the "Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften" toke place again. Lab of Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems) has represented with exhibits from communication technology. You could experience how well a satellite conference works across different satellite netwo...
From September 6-8, 2025, both Dr.-Ing. Anna Baron and Dr.-Ing. Loui Al Sardy from the Chair of Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems), participated in an official FAU delegation visit to the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) in Madrid, Spain.
The visit took place ...
Successful Completion of Flying Faculty Program at GJU Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals (ICF) Workshop
As part of the Flying Faculty Program 2025, Dr.-Ing. Loui Al Sardy, Assistant Professor at Lab of Computer Networks and Communication Systems, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen...
Successful Participation at SAFECOMP 2025 in Stockholm 🇸🇪
From September 9-12, 2025, members of the Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems) Lab at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) took part in the 44th edition of SAFECOMP, hosted at the KTH Royal In...
