Nils Ole Tippenhauer

Helmholtz Center for Information Security

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Nils Ole Tippenhauer is a leading researcher in the security of cyber-physical systems (CPS), with a particular focus on industrial control systems and robotic aerial vehicles. His work bridges the gap between physical processes and digital security, addressing critical vulnerabilities in safety-critical infrastructure. Tippenhauer’s major contributions include the development of PAtt (Physics-based Attestation of Control Systems), a novel approach that uses physical properties to verify the integrity of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) against cyber-attacks. This work, cited 21 times, has been foundational in ensuring that control logic cannot be maliciously altered without detection. More recently, his research on robotic aerial vehicles (RAVs) has advanced data-driven vulnerability assessment methods, enabling systematic testing of drone and quadrotor security. With 8 citations for this work, Tippenhauer is helping to address the growing attack surface of autonomous systems. His research is characterized by a rare combination of deep theoretical insight and practical, testable solutions, making him a key figure in the emerging field of CPS security. Tippenhauer’s work continues to shape how engineers and researchers approach the safe deployment of connected, physical systems.