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BSc Research Projects
Most BSc projects carried out at the FMT research group are part of the student conference series Twente Student Conference on IT. Some of the BSc projects carried out at FMT fall outside this student conference series -- for instance those that were carried out by students of other programmes than Computer Science. In the list of completed BSc projects, below, the latter ones are grouped under "Non-TSConIT BSc projects".
LITERATURE
In the BSc Research Projects course we use the following documents:
- BSc Referaat Survival Guide: how to write your BSc thesis in 7 steps
- Check list: where you can check a paper of yourself or your peers for quality and common mistakes
- BSc 7 steps: visual overview of the 7 steps
Ongoing BSc Projects
For the upcoming 31th Twente Student Conference, projects for the track Software Technology and Formal Methods will be listed below after students have selected their topics.
| Zarimir Mitev - Measures for Interaction Complexity |
| Remco Abraham - Termination of Zielonka |
| Ilja Rozakov - A modest Bitcoin model |
| Dré van Oorschot - A library for atomic operations in VerCors |
| Martijn Woudstra - Extending Java support in VerCors |
| Martijn Verkleij - Programming education off the shelf. |
| Justin Praas - GPGPU Verification: Correctness of radix sort algorithm |
| Daan Kooij - Parity games and Groove |
| Bram van Vliet - Correct Concurrent Queue for Work-Stealing |
| Casper Pletinger - Speeding up simulation of fault trees |
| Varun Sudhakar - Topological Value Iteration: the future of VI (in the Modest Toolset) |
Available Project Proposals
Students of the BSc Research Projects course in the Software Technology and Formal Methods track are invited to choose topics from the following list. If you are interested in a certain topic, please do not hesitate to make contact with the person responsible for that topic, even if you just want to ask a question and are still deciding.
Algorithms and Data Structures
Correct and efficient algorithms and datastructures for concurrency and model checking.
| Model checking random graphs (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, prof.dr.ir. H.J. Broersma) |
| Projects related to Probabilistic Model Checking: Theory, Algorithms, Implementation, Modelling (Dr. A. Hartmanns) |
| Smart composition of communicating automata with AI (Dr. C.E. Budde, Dr. E.J.J. Ruijters, Doina Bucur) |
| Best-fit dynamic behaviour: can fault tree upgrades be machine-learnt? (Dr. C.E. Budde, Dr. E.J.J. Ruijters, Doina Bucur) |
| Fitting probability distributions using Evolutionary Algorithms (Dr. C.E. Budde, Dr. E.J.J. Ruijters, Doina Bucur) |
| Parity game algorithms (dr. Tom van Dijk) |
Case studies and Applications
Application of formal methods to practical examples.
| Math to make money: cost-optimizing maintenance (Dr. E.J.J. Ruijters, Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
| Testing of Probabilistic Robotics (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, M. Gerhold) |
| Breadth-First Search: Verifying GPGPU Programs (M. Safari, prof.dr. M. Huisman) |
| Projects related to Probabilistic Model Checking: Theory, Algorithms, Implementation, Modelling (Dr. A. Hartmanns) |
Dependability, security and performance
Analysis of dependability, security and quantitative aspects.
Graphs
Graph and graph transformation related research.
| Who says your model is correct? Automatic algorithms needed (dr. S. Schivo, Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
| Fair exploration in GROOVE (Dr.ir. S.J.C. Joosten, prof.dr.ir. A. Rensink) |
| Projects related to Probabilistic Model Checking: Theory, Algorithms, Implementation, Modelling (Dr. A. Hartmanns) |
| Parity game algorithms (dr. Tom van Dijk) |
Languages
Formal languages for specification, modelling and programming.
| Projects related to Probabilistic Model Checking: Theory, Algorithms, Implementation, Modelling (Dr. A. Hartmanns) |
Logics and semantics
Program logics, Semantics, Temporal and Modal logics.
| Who says your model is correct? Automatic algorithms needed (dr. S. Schivo, Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
| Model checking random graphs (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, prof.dr.ir. H.J. Broersma) |
| Fair exploration in GROOVE (Dr.ir. S.J.C. Joosten, prof.dr.ir. A. Rensink) |
| What do you ask an attack tree? (And how should it reply?) (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, dr. S. Schivo) |
| Built-in support for various abstract datatypes in the VerCors specification language (prof.dr. M. Huisman, S.A.M. Lathouwers) |
| Parity game algorithms (dr. Tom van Dijk) |
Software Technology
Test coverage, Software Desgin patterns, Software Modeling, Software Architecture.
| High level API for configuring active learning and black-box checking experiments (J.J.G. Meijer) |
| Reasoning about Snap! programs (prof.dr. M. Huisman, Dr.ir. S.J.C. Joosten) |
| Bringing ATTop to the Top (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, dr. S. Schivo) |
| What do you ask an attack tree? (And how should it reply?) (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, dr. S. Schivo) |
| Built-in support for various abstract datatypes in the VerCors specification language (prof.dr. M. Huisman, S.A.M. Lathouwers) |
Testing
Formal testing techniques.
| High level API for configuring active learning and black-box checking experiments (J.J.G. Meijer) |
| Testing of Probabilistic Robotics (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga, M. Gerhold) |
| Generating specifications to verify the correctness of sanitizers (prof.dr. M. Huisman, S.A.M. Lathouwers) |
Other
Projects that don't fit any other category
| Software fault trees (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
| A framework for visualization of fault trees (Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
| Passive learning with logging frameworks (J.J.G. Meijer, M. Gerhold, Prof.dr. M.I.A. Stoelinga) |
Students who like the area of Formal Methods & Tools, but did not find a suitable project in the list above, are encouraged to propose their own project on the topics of (software/hardware) verification, testing, concurrency (& algorithms), program analysis, compilers, virtual machines, etc..
More information about the track is available from the track chairs.
Completed BSc Projects
30th TSConIT
| Lindsay Kempen - A fair grade: assessing difficulty of climbing routes through machine learning (February 2019) |
| Max Hendriks - Can machine learning automatically choose your best model checking strategy? (February 2019) |
| Wouter Bos - Software Metrics as Indicators for Effort of Object-Oriented Software Projects (February 2019) |
29th TSConIT
| Han Hollander - Using Software Metrics as Indicators for Agility of Object-Oriented Projects (July 2018) |
| Jerre Starink - Recovery of Control Flow Graphs of Native Binaries using Register Value Inference (July 2018) |
| Tom Leemreize - Tracking Code Elements Through Program Updates in Java Applications (July 2018) |
| Pieter Jan Roelofs - Determining Long Run Properties of Complex Models using Statistical Model Checking (July 2018) |
| Tim Kerkhoven - Extending the Functionality of Sequences in VerCors (July 2018) |
28th TSConIT
| Joshua de Bie - How safe is your system? (February 2018) |
| Dennis Eijkel - Analysing the Use of Selfish Mining Among Bitcoin Miners and Mining Pools (February 2018) |
| Frans van Dijk - Implementing ROBDD algorithms on FPGA using CλaSH (February 2018) |
| Victor Lap - Introducting RAS: A domain specific language for trading card games (February 2018) |
| Pim van Leeuwen - Lambda Calculus Syntax’s Definition and Completeness As Graph Database Querying Language (February 2018) |
| Jasper van Rooijen - Sensitivity and Optimisation of Uncertain Parameters in UPPAAL (February 2018) |
| Rick Fontein - Comparison of static analysis tooling for smart contracts on the EVM (February 2018) |
| Tycho Braams - Modelling Degradation of Physical Objects in Fault Maintenance Trees (February 2018) |
| Jan Boerman - Verification of JML specifications: a comparison between KeY and OpenJML (February 2018) |
| Matthijs van Helden - Better than Batman (February 2018) |
27th TSConIT
| Antoine Veenstra - Edit Distance on GPU clusters using MPI (July 2017) |
| René Boschma - An algebra of repositories (July 2017) |
| Sven Konings - Manipulating Java states as graphs (July 2017) |
| Hans van der Laan - Automatic Learning of Java Models (July 2017) |
| Joran Honig - Autonomous Exploitation of System Binaries using Symbolic Analysis (July 2017) |
| Lukas Miedema - Optimistic Concurrency Control in Geographically Distributed Databases for Concurrent OLTP Transactions (July 2017) |
25th TSConIT
24th TSConIT
| Richard Gankema - High-level definitions of control-flow semantics (January 2016) |
| Luuk Verkleij - Performance improvement of state compression on GPU (January 2016) |
| Robert Maaskant - Visualization of Fault Trees (January 2016) |
| Dennis Aanstoot - Better Fault Tree Analysis using Sylvan (January 2016) |
| Lars Stegeman - Testing of concurrent programs (January 2016) |
| Wybren Kortstra - Java(Script) Application Performance on Android (January 2016) |
| Wander Nauta - Visually Representing and Manipulating Hardware Descriptions in Viskell (January 2016) |
| Frank Wibbelink - Visual programming with Haskell: pattern matching and conditionals (January 2016) |
| David Stritzl - Statistical Analysis of Continuous Degradation Processes in Fault Trees (January 2016) |
| Bart van den Pol - Smarter semantics for maintainable fault trees (January 2016) |
23th TSConIT
| Henk Mulder - Implementation of dynamic data structures on GPU (June 2015) |
| Thijs Wiefferink - Parallel Prefix Sum: A Case Study for GPGPU Program Verification (June 2015) |
| Twan Coenraad - Verifying Functional Behaviour of Concurrent Programs (June 2015) |
| Jip Spel - Smart Semantics of Fault Trees (June 2015) |
| Thijs van Ede - Crunching algorithms: Verifying lockless deques (June 2015) |
| Marlène Hol - Modeling quiescence via timed automata (June 2015) |
| Erik Kemp - Bandwith reduction to find an optimal variable ordering (June 2015) |
22th TSConIT
| Martijn Bastiaan - Preventing the 51%-attack: a Stochastic Analysis of Two Phase Proof of Work in Bitcoin (January 2015) |
| Djurre van der Wal - Improving Symbolic Confluence Detection (January 2015) |
| Dennis van der Zwet - Specifying a Concurrent Program in Java using Separation Logic (January 2015) |
| Thomas Brus - Predicting the Outcome of Scrabble Games (January 2015) |
21th TSConIT
| Alexander Bakker - Energy Profiling Android Applications (June 2014) |
| Bas van den Brink - Implementation of an efficient state exploration algorithm in Java (June 2014) |
| Simon de Vries - Growing Bonsai Trees (June 2014) |
| Rick Hindriks - Graph Games (June 2014) |
| Peter van Dijk - Parsing and Code Generation using Graph-Based Rules (June 2014) |
| Wietze Beukema - How does the bitcoin protocol work? (June 2014) |
| Alexander Drechsel - Java Modeling Language Extensions for Android Applications (June 2014) |
| Michael Hannema - Using Continuations to express Control Logic (June 2014) |
20th TSConIT
| Martijn Roo - Specifying Concurrent Programs: a Case Study in JML and Separation Logic (January 2014) |
| Thomas Neele - Implementation of a compression algorithm in a GPU (January 2014) |
| Steven de Heus - A Case Study for GPGPU Program Verification (January 2014) |
| Niels ten Dijke - Comparison of Verification Methods for Weak Memory Models (January 2014) |
19th TSConIT
| Jochem Schutte - Designing a Library of (Parallel) Graph Algorithms (June 2013) |
| Martijn Heuvink - Understanding Algorithms through Visualisation and Simulation (June 2013) |
| Jelte Zeilstra - Full Graph-Based Java Semantics (June 2013) |
| Richard Heijblom - Potential of Integer Programming for Optimization Analysis of Extended Feature Models (June 2013) |
17th TSConIT
| Remco Swenker - Translating Hoare Logic To SMT, The Making Of A Proof Checker (June 2012) |
| Danny Bergsma - A Precise Way to Propagate JML Annotations for Security Automata (June 2012) |
| Ronald Meijer - PDDL Planning Problems and GROOVE Graph Transformations: Combining two Worlds with a Translator (June 2012) |
| Vincent Bloemen - Analyzing Old Games with Modern Techniques: Probabilistic Model Checking Using SCOOP and PRISM (June 2012) |
15th TSConIT
| Jeroen Meijer - Formal Specification of LinkedBlockingQueue Using Concurrent Separation Logic (June 2011) |
| Ruud Welling - Finding Common Subgraphs (June 2011) |
| Cecill Etheredge - A Parallel Mass-Spring Model for Soft Tissue Simulation with Haptic Rendering in CUDA (June 2011) |
| Steven van de Vegt - A Concurrent Bidirectional Linear Probing Algorithm (June 2011) |
| Oguz Meteer - Interaction between SPH Fluids and Dynamic Particle-Based Objects using CUDA (June 2011) |
| Rick van Galen - Towards Verification of MPJ-based Java Programs (June 2011) |
14th TSConIT
| Marije de Heus - Towards a Library of Parallel Graph Algorithms in Java (January 2011) |
| Mark Florisson - Multi-Level Debugging for Cython (January 2011) |
| Erik Snippe - Using Heuristic Search to Solve Planning Problems in GROOVE (January 2011) |
13th TSConIT
| Freark van der Berg - Solving Parity Games on the Playstation 3 (June 2010) |
| Arjan Snippe - ToLERo: ToRX-tested LEGO Robots (June 2010) |
| S.H. van Schouwenburg - Automatic Parallelization of Automata (June 2010) |
12th TSConIT
| Ronald Burgman - Specifying Multi-Threaded Java Programs (A Comparison between JML and Separation Logic) (January 2010) |
11th TSConIT
| Pascal Kuyten - Rewrite Rules supporting Conditional Statements for Automatic Parallelization (June 2009) |
| Charl de Leur - Evaluation of Multi-Core Programming Models (June 2009) |
| Bas van Gijzel - Comparing Parser Construction Techniques (June 2009) |
| P. Jorrit Tijben - Improving a CellFS Implementation for the x86 Architecture (June 2009) |
10th TSConIT
| Jorne Kandziora - Playing Parity Games on the Playstation 3 (January 2009) |
| Emiel Mols - A CellFS Implementation for the x86 Architecture (January 2009) |
| Tom van Dijk - Analysing and Improving Hash Table Performance (January 2009) |
9th TSConIT
| Maks Verver - Evaluation of a Cache-Oblivious Data Structure (June 2008) |
Non-TSConIT BSc Projects
| Erwin Everts - Verification of the shortest pathfinder algoritm (March 2017) |
| Sven Santema - Insight in Scheduling Choices: A Visualisation Tool for SDF Graphs (July 2016) |
| Mitch de Vries - Visualisation of fault trees (April 2016) |
| Jeroen Vonk - Puzzle solving using GPUs (June 2013) |
| Nils Klatter - Verifying Security Policies by using JML annotations (August 2011) |