Aylin Kösker Presented the Results of her Bachelor Thesis at DAGA 2026 in Dresden

In March 2026, the DSS Chair attended the annual DAGA conference in Dresden. Thanks to the support of the GaS-Club, the student Aylin Kösker was given the opportunity to accompany the chair and participate in the conference from March 23rd to March 26th. As part of the daily poster sessions, she presented the results of her bachelor’s thesis “Machine Learning for the Analysis of Hydrographic Data to Assess the Waterside Accessibility of Port Waters” in the field of Underwater Acoustics. The thesis forms an important basis for an ongoing university research project on the acoustic analysis of sediment properties in harbor areas. The poster session enabled valuable discussions with researchers and conference participants from related research fields.

After arriving in Dresden on the first day, there was time to explore the historic city center. Dresden’s characteristic baroque architecture, including landmarks such as the Frauenkirche and the Zwinger, provided an impressive setting for the start of the conference week. In the evening, the chair gathered for dinner.

The scientific program began on the second day with presentations from a wide range of research areas, including Underwater Acoustics, Medical and Physiological Acoustics, and Building Acoustics. In addition to the technical sessions, the conference also offered many opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion and networking. The day concluded with an organ concert at the Frauenkirche.

During the following days, further presentations took place, including several contributions from the DSS Chair. The poster sessions in particular encouraged direct scientific exchange and enabled detailed discussions in a smaller setting. Another highlight of the conference was the social evening event at the Alter Schlachthof, where participants continued conversations in an informal atmosphere accompanied by dinner and live music.

Overall, DAGA 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to gain insight into current research activities, strengthen professional connections, and represent the work of the DSS Chair within the acoustics community.