Program Areas

City and Society

We investigate the chances and needs of a digital society regarding resilient information and communications technology

Information

We focus on data analysis, data visualization and data utilization to optimize crisis detection and recovery

Communication

We work on maintaining and supporting communication between citizens even if central communication systems fail

Cyber-Physical Systems

We explore the potential of autonomous systems to support humans with emergency response and recovery

Current Missions

eHUB

We seek to mitigate the impact of crises utilizing resilient infrastructure and smart appliances

Knowledge Base

We aim to combine and share data about the city to speed up and improve emergency reactions

Serious Games

We develop games as interactive learning environments for crisis prevention

Digital Heinerblock

We investigate resilience of urban spaces on district level

Completed Missions

ReSON

We focus on empowering citizens to organize and help each other in any situation

Smart Digital Situation Control Center

We investigate data gathering and usage targeted to inform helpers during emergencies

Aerial Crisis Networks

We work on upholding communication networks during crises using unmanned vehicles

Research Highlights

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© Gerd Keim
© Gerd Keim

Resilient Technology on Streetlights: Heinerboxes Make Darmstadt Crisis-Proof

A team from TU Darmstadt is currently working with the so-called “Wissenschaftstadt” Darmstadt to install...

Dec 3, 2025

Intelligent Air Quality Warning Systems Help Chronically Ill Patients

Exchange between Tunisian medical and computer science researchers on the DAAD AirFit project with emergenCITY...

Dec 2, 2025
© Hina Tabassum/York University
© Hina Tabassum/York University

Distinguished Lecture with Hina Tabassum

Vahid Jamali, emergenCITY professor for Resilient Communication Systems, hosts the renowned Hina Tabassum, Associate Professor...

Aug 19, 2025 Events