The research division Information Process Engineering (IPE) analyses, evaluates and designs innovative solutions for distributed processing of structured and unstructured information. IPE establishes intelligent information logistics within intra- and inter-enterprise business processes.

Who we are. What we do.

The research division IPE is devoted to resources, information and knowledge and develops IT-based services. IPE research covers all aspects of modern, flexible and context-aware information processes in value networks, ranging from distributed web-based computer infrastructures, intelligent design and processing of information structures, and, processes and services to the level of business administration and organizational embedding which under the coordination of division manager Dr. Carsten Holtmann, not only combine complementary skills, but also possess comprehensive understanding of the entire field.

With currently 10 postdoctoral employees and about 35 Ph.D. students and software engineers, the department possesses a critical mass combined with extensive experience in carrying out scientific research and development projects at national and international level. The far-reaching network of the four IPE teams additionally includes around 50 scientists in faculties of the KIT (resp. Karlsruhe University) and a series of regional spin-off companies. Among our research partners and customers are regional small and medium-sized enterprises as well as international corporations such as Bosch, Daimler-Chrysler, HP, IBM and SAP.

Area: Incentive Systems, Business Models and Coordination Procedures

The team „Information Systems and -management – IMS“ (Prof. Dr. Christof Weinhardt / Dr. Lilia Filipova-Neumann) investigates and develops innovative business models and information services, incentives and market mechanisms for coordination in value networks, businesses and social networks.

Area: Knowledge Processing

The team „Knowledge Management – WIM“ around Prof. Dr. Rudi Studer and Dr. Andreas Abecker uses and develops semantic technologies, machine learning and social software for intelligent knowledge processing.

Area: Dynamic Service Networks

The new team „Dynamic Service Networks – DSN“ by Prof. Dr. Stefan Tai and Dr. Jens Nimis creates organizational and technical foundations for services in value chains. Among other methods, this is achieved by focusing on fundamentals and applications of the Cloud Computing.

Area: Flexible Infrastructures

The team „Datenbanksysteme – DBS“ of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter Lockemann and Dr. Andreas Schmidt comprises the range of modern, highly flexible, robust, web-based infrastructures in commercial applications. Emphasis is put on the design of context-aware systems in eLearning, in Assisted Living as well as in the sectors environment and transportation.