The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems

studies the principles of efficient, dependable, secure, and usable computing systems, as well as their interaction with the physical and social context in which they operate.

We conduct foundational research in relevant areas of computer science and beyond, covering theory, empirical analysis, and data-driven investigation. We seek impact through publications, artifacts, and people.

News

MPI-SWS participates in 2025 Girls' Day

March 4, 2025
On April 3, 2025, we will welcome school-aged girls to our institute, and show them what computer science research is all about.

Derek Dreyer receives most influential POPL paper award

January 27, 2025
MPI-SWS faculty member Derek Dreyer has been selected as the winner of this year's POPL (Principles of Programming Languages) Most Influential Paper Award…

CMMRS 2025: A week-long school for outstanding undergrad/MS students curious about research in computing. Apply now!

November 24, 2024
Outstanding undergraduate and Masters students are invited to apply to the 9th annual Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School. Apply by February 15, 2025.

Andrea Lattuada joins MPI-SWS faculty

September 5, 2024
Andrea Lattuada will join MPI-SWS as a Research Group Leader. His research focuses on pragmatic systems software verification, i.e., verification that is practical and usable by engineers and applicable to complex systems software.

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