Kurt Rothermel

Prof. Kurt Rothermel is a faculty member at the University of Stuttgart, specifically affiliated with the Institute for Parallel and Distributed Systems (IPVS) within the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology. His research focuses on distributed systems with particular expertise in time-sensitive networking, networked control systems, and complex event processing.

Prof. Rothermel's research interests span multiple areas in distributed computing and networking:

• Distributed Systems and Networked Control Systems
• Time-Sensitive Networking and Deterministic Networking
• Quality of Service (QoS) Management and Optimization
• Complex Event Processing and Stream Analytics
• Edge Computing and Real-Time Video Analytics
• Digital Twin Systems and Proximity-based Services

His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on time-sensitive networking, with numerous papers addressing scheduling algorithms, conflict graph creation, and latency management for time-triggered communication. There's also significant work on load shedding techniques for resource-constrained environments, particularly for real-time video analytics at the edge. His research increasingly incorporates digital twin systems and explores novel approaches for distributed mobile simulation, as evidenced by his "Persival" framework for handling 3D meshes on AR devices.

Prof. Rothermel has made substantial contributions to the field of complex event processing, developing multiple shedding strategies (gspice, hSPICE, pspice) to manage resource constraints while maintaining utility. His work bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical applications in industrial settings, particularly evident in his research on networked control systems and time-sensitive software-defined networks.