What you’ll do
Evaluate the feasibility of migrating an industrial middleware system from a Windows-based platform to Linux.
Investigate operating system dependencies, architectural constraints and timing-related properties affecting determinism, latency and reliable communication.
Explore the middleware’s role as the intermediary between a real-time PLC/control system and a non-real-time host system providing a user interface.
Develop a limited Proof of Concept (PoC) to assess core middleware functionality on Linux.
Compare Windows and Linux implementations in areas including performance, latency, resource utilisation and runtime stability under representative workloads.
Compare practical findings with theoretical differences between the platforms and document your conclusions and recommendations.
The exact scope and research questions can be refined together with the successful student(s).
Who you are
Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Civil Engineering programme in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related field.
Have solid programming skills, preferably in C#.
Have experience with, or a strong interest in, Linux and operating systems.
Have an interest in real-time systems, communication, low-level software and industrial automation.
Have an analytical mindset and enjoy combining theoretical investigation with practical implementation and measurement.
Are able to document, analyse and communicate technical results in a clear and structured way.
It would be an advantage if you have
Experience with embedded systems, real-time systems or middleware.
Knowledge of CI/CD, cross-compilation, system porting or performance testing.
Experience with or an interest in industrial automation and PLC-based systems, including MCU-driven platforms or Rockwell Automation systems.
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