Institute for Mobility and Life in Motion
The Institute for Mobility and Life in Motion (IMM) is a cross-faculty research institute at Munich University of Applied Sciences that focusses on sustainable mobility and technology of the future. Merging disciplines such as acoustics, driving dynamics, aeronautical engineering, accident research, artificial intelligence, and design leads to groundbreaking innovations.
Welcome to the IMM Institute! Founded in 2024, the IMM brings together ten professorships from the Faculties of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology as well as Design. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we develop mobility solutions that put people at the centre. With expertise ranging from vehicle dynamics and acoustics to accident research and design, we create pioneering approaches for the mobility of tomorrow - safe, sustainable and progressive.
Save the Date: IMM at the IAA MOBILITY 2025
From September 9 to 12, 2025, at IAA MOBILITY in Munich: At the IMM booth, everything centers on safe, quiet, and reliable mobility. Under the title “Zero Accidents, Zero Noise, Zero Disruptions,” current research projects will be presented, focusing on traffic safety, low-noise transportation, and intelligent vehicle systems. Win a ticket and drop by!
Research on GPS spoofing detection at ECC25
GPS signals are vital for aircraft navigation, yet vulnerable to manipulation. At the European Control Conference 2025 in Thessaloniki, IMM doctoral researcher Benedikt Adolph presented a novel approach to detect GPS spoofing and enhance safety in the era of urban air mobility.
IMM plays key role in HM’s new Doctoral Research Center
The Munich University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its mobility research with the new Doctoral Research Center for Integrated Mobility (PRIM). With strong involvement from the IMM, the center will independently supervise doctoral candidates and award the Dr.-Ing. degree. Researchers are developing innovative solutions across diverse fields from autonomous driving and aviation to electric mobility.
IMM research team presents algorithms in Stavanger
How can AI-driven drone swarms locate people faster in flood areas? And do modern algorithms outperform traditional methods in metal surface quality control? Prof. Marcin Hinz and doctoral candidate Jonas Strohhofer from IMM presented innovative approaches for enhanced safety and resilience at the ESREL SRA-E Conference 2025 in Stavanger.
We are conducting research in 4 key areas to shape the mobility of the future.
- Autonomous movement and mobility planning
- Human-Machine-Interface
- Safety and reliability through intelligent systems
- Sustainability through efficiency to preserve nature
We promote scientific collaborations by submitting joint applications for research projects on innovative mobility solutions and technologies. The exchange of knowledge and resources is central to this. We also work closely with companies to put new mobility solutions directly into practice. These partnerships enable the transfer of research results into real-life applications. The benefits include access to the latest research findings and the shared use of resources. Let's develop innovative technologies together and implement them successfully!