Henning Trsek

Prof. Henning Trsek serves as Director of the Institute Industrial IT (inIT) at OWL University of Applied Sciences since 2024, leading research in Interconnected Automation Systems. He concurrently contributes to the Cybersecurity Training Lab, a Fraunhofer IOSB-INA collaboration, and teaches graduate courses in Network Security and Industrial Communication. His academic journey spans over two decades with deep industry integration through rt-solutions.de GmbH.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Information Technology (2015, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg)
• MSc in Information Technology (2003-2005, Halmstad University/Aalborg University)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (2000-2003, Fachhochschule Lippe und Höxter)

Trsek's research centers on industrial cybersecurity and intelligent automation, with seminal work in isochronous wireless networks and OT security frameworks. His current focus integrates large language models for automated risk assessment and TSN-based security architectures, addressing critical gaps in Industry 4.0 security validation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological evolution from protocol-specific analysis (2016-2020) toward holistic security automation (2023-2025).

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes: automated security risk assessment (60% of works), industrial network security (25%), and emerging threat landscapes (15%). The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on AI-driven security validation and modular security frameworks for flexible production systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• Best Paper Award at ETFA 2012

Trsek actively supervises graduate theses through inIT's research projects while securing industry partnerships for applied cybersecurity initiatives. His committee leadership includes IEEE Industrial Electronics Society roles and technical program coordination for ETFA (2020-2025) and INDIN conferences. Current grants focus on AI-enhanced OT security validation through the Cybersecurity Training Lab collaboration.

He directs the Interconnected Automation Systems research group at inIT, operating from Lemgo's Campusallee facility. The team maintains close ties with Fraunhofer IOSB-INA for industrial testbed development and participates in Germany's Allianz für Cybersicherheit for national security standardization.