Prospective PhD Students

Thank you for your interest in joining my group as a PhD student!

Generally, if you are a motivated student that already has a master's degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong background in systems research and/or applied formal methods, then I might be a good fit for you (assuming there are open positions in my group).

If you are considering applying, please read the following information carefully, especially also the requirements for doctoral admission.

You can learn about the TUM Graduate School program here.

If you are already a graduate student at another institution and would like to spend some time at TUM, see at the bottom of this page.

I'm happy to discuss questions about my research. If you have a specific research question, please feel free to send me an e-mail.

>> Are you looking for a BSc/MSc thesis? See here.

Requirements

Please read the requirements for doctoral admission carefully before contacting me. Specifically, you must have a master's degree or equivalent with above average performance and fulfill the language requirements. Please check, if you meet the requirements before contacting me.

Before You Apply

Have a look at my publications and read a few abstracts and at least one paper in full. This will give you a sense of the type or research that I am doing and will help you to identify matching interests. This is important, as you will need to write a statement of intent (see below). Try to identify a few research questions that you find interesting and align with my general research areas.

Openings and Application Process for PhD Students

See the Systems Research Group website for a list of openings and the application process.

Interviews

You may get an invite for an interview. This is a good sign, as it means that your application has made it to the last round of considerations. You will receive more information about this once you reached this step.

Statement of Intent

You are applying to a research program, so the statement of intent should demonstrate that you know what research is, including what research you have done and what research you would like to do in the future (of course this should align with my research interests).

Be specific: identify research questions that you find interesting and engage with them in your statement of intent and how they fit with the research program of me (or potentially also other the Systems Research Group in general). "I like to do research in systems" is not specific. What area specifically and why? Clearly identify potential overlap of interest between you and your prospective supervisor(s). We frequently co-supervise students -- however, identifying too many potential supervisors of vastly different research areas may not be fruitful -- narrow your scope!

If you got an offer

Please reach out to me if you have any questions and concerns about the offer.

Useful Resources

If you consider applying, please read through the following resources carefully. They provide you with a sense of the overall application process and the requirements.

• Requirements for Doctoral Admission at TUM.
• TUM Graduate School Program.

Visiting International Research Students

If you are already a graduate student at another institution and would like to do a research visit in my group, then please contact me for opportunities such as exchange programs or alike.