Carsten Wenzel

Carsten Wenzel M.Sc. is a researcher at the Software Systems Engineering (SSE) department of the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Hildesheim. His work focuses on advanced software engineering practices within Industry 4.0, including MLOps, Industrial IoT, and Cyber-Physical Production Systems. He contributes to projects like DevOpt, which explores controlled emergence in distributed systems, and IIP-Ecosphere, developing AI-integrated platforms for industrial applications. His research also intersects with Smart Energy Systems and Edge Computing, emphasizing interoperability and performance optimization.

Key Research Areas:

• Model-driven realization of industrial digital twins
• Integration of machine learning operations in manufacturing
• Scalability of Industry 4.0 platforms
• Performance analysis of IIoT systems
• Emergent system control architectures

Collaborative Projects:

• DevOpt: Combines distributed and centralized control for adaptive energy networks
• IIP-Ecosphere: Creates open-source IIoT platforms for cross-company AI-driven production
• HAISEM-Lab: Focuses on hardware-optimized AI applications and developer training

Infrastructure & Outreach: Works with partners like Siemens AG, pdv-software GmbH, and Phoenix Contact on demonstrators at events such as Hannover Messe and ETFA 2024. The department maintains tools like EASy-Producer for product line engineering and MetricHaven for quality analysis.