A Milestone Achieved: Philipp’s Dissertation Defense Completed with Success
16 December 2024, by Philipp Kisters

Photo: Janick Edinger
We are very happy to announce the successful completion of Philipp's dissertation titled "A Distributed Service Platform for Managing Streaming Data in Smart Cities". The thesis explores an data space focused approach to leverage citizen-owned sensors for smart city services.
By utilizing existing sensor hardware, Philipp's work demonstrates how cities can reduce the need for new sensor infrastructure, thereby minimizing environmental impact. Beyond the technical advancements, the dissertation emphasizes the active integration of citizens in data collection, processing, and analysis. This participatory approach not only deepens public understanding of smart city technologies but also fosters continuous learning, strengthening social sustainability across our urban communities.
Congratulations to Philipp on this milestone! We are excited to see which new topics he will tackle next as he continues his academic work.