Cyber-Physical Systems

Cyber-Physical Systems integrate computing, networking, and physical processes to control and monitor real-world systems. These technologies power critical infrastructure and everyday systems, including transportation networks, industrial control systems, energy grids, medical devices, and autonomous vehicles. Because cyber components directly influence physical operations, vulnerabilities in these systems can have significant real-world consequences.

Research in Cyber-Physical Systems focuses on designing secure, reliable, and resilient technologies that safely connect digital systems with the physical world. Faculty and students study areas such as industrial control system security, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, autonomous and embedded systems, and the protection of critical infrastructure. By strengthening the security and reliability of cyber-physical technologies, researchers help ensure the safe operation of the systems that modern society depends on.