The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems

studies the principles of efficient, dependable, secure, and usable computing systems, as well as their interaction with the physical and social context in which they operate.

We conduct foundational research in relevant areas of computer science and beyond, covering theory, empirical analysis, and data-driven investigation. We seek impact through publications, artifacts, and people.

Joël Ouaknine appointed EATCS Fellow

News

Max Planck researchers publish 20 papers at LICS/ICALP 2026

April 24, 2026
Max Planck researchers have co-authored 20 papers at LICS 2026 and ICALP 2026, two of the top conferences in theoretical computer science.

MPI-SWS researchers receive 2026 EATCS Best Paper award

April 7, 2026
MPI-SWS researchers have received the 2026 EATCS best paper award for their paper "The value problem for weighted timed games with two clocks is undecidable."

Derek Dreyer achieves a publication record!

February 6, 2026
MPI-SWS faculty member Derek Dreyer has published a total of 61 papers across all four SIGPLAN conference---a new record!

Most downloaded PACMPL paper of 2025

January 28, 2026
The paper "Tree Borrows" was in the year 2025 the single most downloaded article from all issues of the entire PACMPL journal.

Max Planck researchers publish 5 papers at POPL 2026!

January 12, 2026
Max Planck researchers have authored nine papers to appear in POPL 2026.

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