Thesis Opportunities

Shape your Bachelor or Master thesis with the AIML Lab.

Work with our researchers on cutting-edge AI topics in trustworthy, generative, neuro-symbolic, and applied machine learning. Follow the steps below so we can match you with the best supervisor and project.

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How to get started

Follow these steps to introduce yourself, highlight your strengths, and help us identify suitable supervision opportunities.

Your introductory email should include

  1. Who you are: share your name, degree programme, and current semester.
  2. Research interests: describe the topics, application domains, or lab projects that excite you the most.
  3. Motivation: explain why you would like to complete your thesis with AIML Lab and what you hope to achieve.
  4. Timeline: specify the period during which you plan to work on the thesis.
  5. Academic background: list relevant courses, skills, and tools (e.g. programming, mathematics, cognitive science).
  6. Scientific experience: mention previous projects, internships, or publications if applicable.

Send your email to the researchers whose mission statements and publications align with your interests. Clear, concise introductions make it easier for us to coordinate topics quickly.

Before you reach out

  • 📚 Review our people directory and skim recent publications to find the best fit.
  • 🧭 We discuss topics individually; there is no static list of open theses.
  • 🎓 Thesis supervision is only available to TU Darmstadt students.
  • 💡 You do not need a fully detailed proposal yet—curiosity and preparation go a long way.

Need inspiration?

Browse our research themes or highlight papers to spark ideas before writing to us. Mentioning specific works shows us where you want to contribute.

What happens after your email?

If your interests align with current projects, the respective researcher will follow up to discuss potential directions, reading material, and next steps. We may ask for additional details, meet with you, or recommend preparatory work before formally assigning a thesis.

Please be patient during peak periods such as semester transitions—detailed emails help us respond faster.

Stay connected

Keep an eye on lab news and teaching announcements for seminars or project groups that align with your thesis ideas.