The Cybersecurity, Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things cluster addresses the vital role that cyber infrastructure plays in supporting commerce, financial systems and essential functions in modern society. As more devices and systems, from medical equipment to manufacturing plants, connect to the internet and other networks, there is a growing need for fundamental research in the design of hardware, software and algorithms for these cyber physical systems. These systems must perform mission critical tasks with a focus on security, self healing, adaptation and robustness. Faculty in electrical and computer engineering are developing analytical models for cyber physical systems and security, including secure internet design, cloud and edge computing, the Internet of Things, mobile networks and smart grids. Research also explores distributed data fusion and multi agent systems, which support real time decision making and consensus in interconnected systems. This cluster encourages collaboration with faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences on complex systems, as well as with social sciences experts in psychology and sociology to better understand technology use. Partnerships also extend to the Miller School of Medicine for secure connected medical devices and health records, and the School of Architecture for smart buildings and cities.
