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

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.

Michael Sammler wins Runner-Up Prize for Informatics Europe Best Dissertation Award

November 6, 2024
Dr. Michael Sammler has received the Runner-Up Prize for the 2024 Informatics Europe Best Dissertation Award, as well as the Dr. Eduard Martin Prize from Saarland University.

MPI-SWS participates in 2024 Girls' Day

August 8, 2024
On September 13, 2024, we will welcome high-school girls to our institute, and show them what computer science research is all about.

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