Mike Barth

Prof. Mike Barth is a Professor for Networked Secure Automation Technology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT) and the Institute for Control Systems (IRS). His academic background includes a doctorate from Helmut Schmidt University (2011) and a master's degree from Pforzheim University (2008). He previously held roles as a researcher at ABB and as a professor at Pforzheim University, focusing on blended learning and Industry 4.0 integration.

• Education:
  • PhD in Automation Technology, Helmut Schmidt University (2011)
  • M.Sc. in Product Development, Pforzheim University (2008)
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Pforzheim University (2006)
• Research Interests: Automation technology, control systems, Industry 4.0, cyber-physical systems, digital twin engineering, cybersecurity, and IoT protocols.
• Teaching: Courses include System Modeling, Cyber Physical Production Systems, and Digital Twin Engineering.

His research emphasizes secure automation architectures, decentralized systems, and model-based engineering. He chairs multiple committees including IFAC TC3.1 and the VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automation. Over 50+ publications span topics like simulation models, industrial security, and robotic integration.

Labs/Teams: Leads the IRS Automation Technology team, focusing on innovation in control systems and digital twin applications.