The technological part of Next Generation Computing at RWTH consists of three structure-building areas: CMOS and more (innovative nanoelectronics, computer chip design and fabrication), Quantum Computing (materials, hardware and software, quantum computing and quantum communication algorithms) and Neuromorphic Computing (hardware and software design based on the principles of biological brains). All of these are already supported by collaborative research projects, some of which are large-scale.

Collaborations between technoscientific disciplines in the areas of CMOS, Quantum Computing, and Neuromorphic Computing are well established at RWTH. However, the societal contexts of research and development (R&D) have only recently come into focus. Interdisciplinary projects are emerging to bring economists, ethicists, and sociologists together with technoscientific teams in order to open up ‘reflexive spaces’. These spaces allow researchers and technology developers to consider the economic, ethical, environmental, and social implications of their work. By embedding technological research in societal contexts, RWTH is taking an integrative interdisciplinary approach to realizing the vision of Next Generation Computing.

The digital landscape of Next Generation Computing at RWTH provides a quick overview of the various activities, projects and groups at RWTH that contribute to the topic of Next Generation Computing. Entries may include research projects and other opportunities for participation. To facilitate orientation, various filters can be used to search for projects from specific organizational units, e.g. a faculty, or on specific topics. There is no claim to completeness.