Theses
On this page, you will find information about current thesis topics offered by us. Information about ongoing or completed theses can be found on a separate page. Please note that advertised theses may be available as Bachelor's or Master's theses.
Note on Language: The available topics listed below are mainly in German. When working on a topic, students are free to choose either German or English as the language for their thesis.
Topic
Supervisor
"(AI-based) Intrusion Detection for Supercomputing",
2026.
Abstract:
Supercomputing environments differ from traditional cloud environments and require special considerations when running intrusion detection. This thesis evaluates options for intrusion detection in such environments and would be advised jointly with the kiz supercomputing team.
Abstract:
Supercomputing environments differ from traditional cloud environments and require special considerations when running intrusion detection. This thesis evaluates options for intrusion detection in such environments and would be advised jointly with the kiz supercomputing team.
"Covert Channel Amplification (Multiple Topics Available)",
Bachelor/Master,
2026.
Abstract:
Covert Channel Amplification (see https://wendzel.de/misc/2026/02/28/history-cc.html) enables a sender to signal fewer bits through a channel than is interpreted by a receiver. It can be considered a compression scheme. While multiple proof-of-concept implementations already provided good results, this thesis will examine additional settings (e.g., using covert channel amplification in censorship circumvention).
Abstract:
Covert Channel Amplification (see https://wendzel.de/misc/2026/02/28/history-cc.html) enables a sender to signal fewer bits through a channel than is interpreted by a receiver. It can be considered a compression scheme. While multiple proof-of-concept implementations already provided good results, this thesis will examine additional settings (e.g., using covert channel amplification in censorship circumvention).
"Fuzzing for Censorship Circumvention",
Bachelor/Master,
2025.
Abstract:
Ziel der Thesis ist die systematische Durchführung von Protokoll-Fuzzing für die Erprobung von Internet Censorship: Welche Protokollabwandlungen führen zu geblockten Verbindungen, welche nicht? Auf Basis des Fuzzings sollen Regelsätze entdeckt werden, die Zensurumgehung ermöglichen. Siehe auch http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2502.14945 (Sect. V.E).
Abstract:
Ziel der Thesis ist die systematische Durchführung von Protokoll-Fuzzing für die Erprobung von Internet Censorship: Welche Protokollabwandlungen führen zu geblockten Verbindungen, welche nicht? Auf Basis des Fuzzings sollen Regelsätze entdeckt werden, die Zensurumgehung ermöglichen. Siehe auch http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2502.14945 (Sect. V.E).
"Evaluation of Tor Obfuscation Extensions",
Bachelor/Master,
2024.
Prof. Dr. habil. Steffen Wendzel
- Room: 5209 (O27)
- Email: steffen.wendzel(at)uni-ulm.de
- Phone: +49 (0) 731 50-22500
"Censorship Circumvention Techniques and Measurements",
Bachelor/Master.
"Fuzzing for Censorship Circumvention",
Bachelor/Master,
2025.
Abstract:
Ziel der Thesis ist die systematische Durchführung von Protokoll-Fuzzing für die Erprobung von Internet Censorship: Welche Protokollabwandlungen führen zu geblockten Verbindungen, welche nicht? Auf Basis des Fuzzings sollen Regelsätze entdeckt werden, die Zensurumgehung ermöglichen. Siehe auch http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2502.14945 (Sect. V.E).
Abstract:
Ziel der Thesis ist die systematische Durchführung von Protokoll-Fuzzing für die Erprobung von Internet Censorship: Welche Protokollabwandlungen führen zu geblockten Verbindungen, welche nicht? Auf Basis des Fuzzings sollen Regelsätze entdeckt werden, die Zensurumgehung ermöglichen. Siehe auch http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2502.14945 (Sect. V.E).
"Evaluation of Tor Obfuscation Extensions",
Bachelor/Master,
2024.
M.Sc. Sebastian Zillien
- Room: 5406 (O26)
- Email: sebastian.zillien(at)uni-ulm.de
- Phone: +49 (0) 731 50-28786
