Peter Liggesmeyer

Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering, University of Kaiserslautern

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Peter Liggesmeyer is a leading figure in software engineering, with a primary focus on the intersection of safety and security in critical systems. His research addresses the fundamental challenge of ensuring that complex, distributed software-intensive systems are both safe and secure, particularly in domains like autonomous robotics. A key contribution is his pioneering work on integrating security analysis with traditional safety engineering. His 2010 case study on the outdoor robot RAVON, which has garnered 11 citations, demonstrates a practical methodology for identifying security-safety requirements concurrently, rather than in isolation. This work is foundational for developing robust systems where a security breach could lead to a safety hazard. Additionally, his 2014 work on safety challenges and solutions (12 citations) provides a high-level framework for the field. Through these contributions, Liggesmeyer has helped shape the modern approach to dependable systems engineering, emphasizing that safety and security are not separate concerns but must be addressed in a unified manner to build truly trustworthy autonomous and critical infrastructures.