Thilo Sauter

Priv.-Doz.Dipl.-Ing.Dr. Thilo Sauter

Center for Distributed Systems and Sensor Networks

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About the person

Thilo Sauter (M’93, SM’09, F'14) received the Dipl.-Ing. and Doctorate degree in electrical engineering from the Vienna University of Technology (VUT), Vienna, Austria, in 1992 and 1999, respectively.

From 1992 to 1996, he was a Research Assistant with the Institute of General Electrical Engineering, VUT, and was involved in research on programmable logic and analog ASIC design. Subsequently, he joined the Institute of Computer Technology, VUT, and led the Factory Communications Group.

From 2004 to 2013, he has also been the Founding Director of the Institute for Integrated Sensor Systems at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

Since 2013, he is with the Center for Integrated Sensor Systems at Danube University Krems, Austria. In 2014, he became a tenured Associate Professor for automation technology at VUT. His current research interests include smart sensors and automation networks with a focus on real-time, security, interconnection, and integration issues. Dr. Sauter is the Vice President of the Austrian Association for Instrumentation, Automation, and Robotics, an AdCom Member of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, and Treasurer of the IEEE Austria Section. He is author of more than 300 scientific publications and has held leading positions in renowned IEEE conferences. He is currently Past Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine and Associate Editor for IEEE Trans. Industrial Informatics and IEEE Sensors Journal.

Moreover, he has been involved in the standardization of industrial communication systems for more than 20 years.

In 2014, he was elected IEEE Fellow for his contributions to synchronization and security in automation networks.

 

Projects (Extract Research Database)

Running projects

Dynamically Optimizing the Allocation of e-cars to Charging Sites

Duration: 01/02/2022–31/03/2025
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Hermann Kaindl
Funding: FFG

Decision Making and Optimization for distributed Energiemanagement

Duration: 01/01/2022–31/12/2024
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG

Community Flexibility in Regional and Local Energy Systems

Duration: 01/09/2019–28/02/2023
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: Energieforschungsprogramm

Modell based distributed fiber-optic high-temperature measurements compensating and detecting deposits

Duration: 01/04/2019–30/09/2022
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: Bundesländer (inkl. deren Stiftungen und Einrichtungen)

Next generation heterointegration of ion sliced lithium niobate nanofilms enabled by novel characterization tools

Duration: 01/01/2019–30/06/2022
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: FFG

Completed projects

Attack Resilience for IoT-Based Sensor Devices in Home Automation

Duration: 01/11/2019–28/02/2023
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: Bundesländer (inkl. deren Stiftungen und Einrichtungen)

Self-monitoring based process Adaptation for quality assurance in heterogeneous VErsatile manufacturing

Duration: 01/04/2018–31/03/2021
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: Produktion der Zukunft

Trustworthy loT for Cyber-Physical-Systems

Duration: 01/12/2017–31/12/2020
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Albert Treytl
Funding: FFG
Program: IKT der Zukunft

Optimization of building energy efficiency through model-based energy flow analysis with non-invasive sensors

Duration: 01/10/2016–31/12/2019
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Albert Treytl
Funding: FFG
Program: Stadt der Zukunft

Technology for thermally optimized electronic modules without printed circuit boards

Duration: 01/02/2016–31/07/2019
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: Produktion der Zukunft

Composite organic and silicon technologies on flexible substrates

Duration: 01/10/2014–31/03/2018
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: Produktion der Zukunft

Self-Aware Monitoring and Bio-inspired coordination in scalable distributed Automation systems

Duration: 01/09/2016–31/10/2017
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: FFG IKT der Zukunft 4. Call

Hybrid Microsensors for Displacement and Acceleration

Duration: 01/10/2011–31/08/2016
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FWF
Program: FWF

Enthalpie Sensor for increased Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Duration: 01/07/2012–30/06/2016
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: Neue Energien 2020

PCB integrated flow sensor development

Duration: 01/03/2012–30/06/2015
Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems): Thilo Sauter
Funding: FFG
Program: bridge

Publications (Extract Research Database)

Bhole, M.; Sauter, T.; Kastner, W. (2025). Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity: Insights From Analyzing Threat Groups and Strategies in Operational Technology Environments. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, Vol. 6: 145-157

Bhole, M.; Sauter. T.; Semper, S.; Kastner, W. (2025). Why to Fail Fast and Often: A Strategy for OT Safety and Security Evaluation. IEEE Access (Early Access), 1: 1-1

Hosseini, A.-M.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2025). Leveraging LLMs and Knowledge Graphs to Design Secure Automation Systems. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, Vol. 6: 380-395

Huber, E.; Pospisil, B.; Sauter, T.; Treytl, A. (2025). Cybercrime Victimisation and Categorization –AView from the Perspective of Routine-Activity-Theory (RAT). Kriminologie - Das Online-Journal | Criminology - The Online Journal, 7: 100-123

Ahmad, I.; Rodriguez, F.; Kumar, T.; Suomalainen, J.; Jagatheesaperumal, S.; Walter, S.; Asghar, M.; Li, G.; Papakonstantinou, N.; Ylianttila, M.; Huusko, J.; Sauter, T.; Harjula, E. (2024). Communications Security in Industry X: A Survey. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Vol. 5: 982-1025

Bhosale, P.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). AutomationML Meets Bayesian Networks: A Comprehensive Safety-Security Risk Assessment in Industrial Control Systems. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, Vol. 5: 823-835

Hollerer, S.; Sauter, T.; Kastner, W. (2024). A Survey of Ontologies Considering General Safety, Security, and Operation Aspects in OT. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, Vol. 5: 861-885

Amiri, A.; Steindl, G.; Gorton, I.; Hollerer, S.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). Integrated Safety and Security by Design in the IT/OT Convergence of Industrial Systems: A Graph-Based Approach. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE International Conference on Software Services Engineering (SSE): 1, IEEE, Shenzhen, China

Arthofer, S.; Willer, S.; Sauter, T. (2024). Development of a Test Automation Framework based on a Comparison of different Approaches for Test Automation in the Embedded Systems Area. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 7th International Conference on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS): 1, IEEE, St. Louis, MO, USA

Bauer, P.; Kapfinger, J.; Konrad, M.; Leopold, T.; Wilker, S.; Sauter, T. (2024). DER Control: Harnessing DDPG and MILP for Enhanced Performance in Active Energy Management. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 International Workshop on Intelligent Systems (IWIS): 1, IEEE, Ulsan, Korea

Bauer, P.; Kapfinger, J.; Reisinger, T.; Wilker, S.; Franzl, G.; Sauter, T. (2024). Communication Overhead Reduction for Actively Managed Energy Communities Leveraging IEC 61850-7-420:2021 Data Model Payload Traffic. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 33rd International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE): 1, IEEE, Ulsa, Korea

Bhole, M.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). IT Security Solutions for IT/OT Integration: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-8, IEEE, Padoca, Italien

Bhole, M.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). Towards Unveiling Vulnerabilities and Securing IoT Devices: An Ontology-Based Approach. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-8, IEEE, Padova, Italien

Bhosale, P.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). Comparative Analysis of AAS and AML as a Data Source for Integrated Risk Assessment in ICS. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-4, IEEE, Padova, Italien

Bhosale, P.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). Mapping ICS Vulnerabilities: Prioritization and Risk Propagation Analysis with MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Bayesian Belief Networks. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-8, IEEE, Padova, Italien

Bhosale, P.; Kastner, W.; Sauter, T. (2024). Modeling Human Error Factors with Security Incidents in Industrial Control Systems: A Bayesian Belief Network Approach. In: ACM Digital Library, ARES '24: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security: 1-9, ACM Digital Library, Wien, Österreich

Bratukhin, A.; Stippel, C.; Sengl, D.; Kobelrausch, M.; Sauter, T. (2024). Energy Efficiency Optimization and Preventive Maintenance of HVAC Systems Using Machine Learning. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-4, IEEE, Padova, Italien

Franzl, G.; Wilker, S.; Sauter, T. (2024). Multi-Level Traffic Light Signals Integrating Energy Market and Grid Needs. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2023 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE): 1-5, IEEE, Grenoble (F)

Hosseini, A.; Sauter, T.; Kastner, W. (2024). Towards Enhancing Security of ICS: System Architecture Development using the Asset Administration Shell. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-4, IEEE, Padova, Italien

Hosseini, A.; Sauter, T.; Kastner, W. (2024). Integrating Security into Industrial Control System Architecture Based on IEC 42010. In: IEEE, proceedings in 2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA): 1-8, IEEE, Padoca, Italien

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Lectures (Extract Research Database)

Renewable Energy Transition – A Community Challenge

3rd IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Annual Online Conference (ONCON 2024), 09/12/2024

From Manual to Semi-Automated Safety and Security Requirements Engineering: Ensuring Compliance in Industry 4.0

50th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2024), 06/11/2024

Energy Efficiency Optimization and Preventive Maintenance of HVAC Systems Using Machine Learning

29th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2024), 30/09/2024

Smart, Overwhelming New World – How To Get The Users Back In The Loop

4th IEEE International Workshop of Intelligent Systems (IWIS 2024), 30/08/2024

Artificial Intelligence for Process Monitoring and Control

Rigorosums, bei welchem Dr. Sauter gebeten wurde, als externer Prüfer, einen Überblick über das Forschungsfeld zu geben, 23/08/2024

KI-gestützte Cybercrime-Attacken und neue Herausforderungen für die Forschung

2. Konferenz der Cyberkriminologie, 11/07/2024

Safety and Security - the Need for a Holistic View

Frequentis Safety Community event series, 23/11/2023

Teaching Embedded Systems – How to Get a Hands-On Course on Hardware Online

10th IEEE International Conference on E-Learning in Industrial Electronics (ICELIE), Engineering and Industrial Technologies Education Workshop, 19/10/2023

Safety & Security - auf der Suche nach einer ganzheitlichen Sichtweise

Phoenix Contact OT Cyber Security Kick-Off 2023, 12/04/2023

IoT Concepts in Automation Systems and their Impact on Security

IEEE Applied Sensing Conference (APSCON 2023), 25/01/2023

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