MOTO (MObilizing TOmorrow) is a research group which focuses on applying mobile technologies in order to solve real-world problems for current and future generations. We perceive mobile technologies as universal, ubiquitous, and accessible tools for users and researchers to approach pre-existing scenarios in new and innovative manners and determine user-focused technical solutions.
In order to validate our ideas, we use empirical methods which are inspired by best practices of Usability Engineering and UX Research. Due to the complexity of todays’ mobile technologies, we also strive to teach the most current industrial practices in regard to software architecture, UI/UX patterns, (automated) testability and maintainability.
Our research focus includes the following key areas:
The course is divided into a lecture and an exercise part. In the lecture, important basics for the development of mobile applications as well as associated technology approaches and methods are presented and discussed. In the exercise part, a task is to be developed in small groups from the initial concept to an almost production-ready app. Great emphasis is placed on teaching platform-specific best practices with regard to UX and design patterns.
For more information, visit the course description in TISS.
The course is divided into a lecture part and an exercise part. In the lecture basics of mobile transmission methods and methods for secure transmission of data via mobile channels are presented as well as the technological basics on smart cards and smartcard technologies. On the application side, these technology stacks are explained using mobile radio (GSM, 3G, LTE) as well as payment systems (proprietary, EMV). Furthermore, the application of mobile network services, as well as NFC and RFID applications in the context of nationwide network infrastructures, will be shown. Finally, the security architecture in such systems will be presented. As a part of the exercise, individual tasks deepen the understanding of mobile networks and their function as well as the use of smart card technology.
For more information, visit the course description in TISS.
Our research team is also supervising bachelor / master theses that use mobile technologies in the aforementioned manner – by solving real-world problems and empirically evaluating their solution. If you are interested in a thesis supervision, feel free to contact us with your research proposal, a motivation letter, and your CV.