Cyber-Physical Systems

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About the research group

In today’s digitalized world, cyber-physical systems (CPS) form the backbone of smart societies, integrating computational intelligence with physical processes. These systems encompass everything from smart devices to complex industrial automation, enabling seamless interaction between the digital and physical realms.

Research Focus 

  • to advance the design, development, and application of CPS
  • their integration with social systems

Our research lays the foundation for CPS through algorithmic innovations, software development, and computational modeling.

Our work spans multiple disciplines, including:  

Automation and control systems
Smart Energy Harvesting and Optimization  
Telecommunications and wireless networks 
Data science and artificial intelligence 
Information technology and cybersecurity  
Computer science and software engineering  
Information systems and human-CPS interaction
Space technology 

We generate scientific knowledge and develop cutting-edge solutions that position CPS as essential building blocks for a smart, resilient, and sustainable society. We strive to drive technological innovation, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address complex challenges in CPS development.  

Recognising the critical role of CPS in modern society, we have identified key research areas that align with our mission and societal needs. 

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Research projects

Project Duration Actors
Misleading Consumers - Marketing and Consumption Research, Communication studies, Economics, Public policy and governance, Cyber-Physical Systems
TRUST - Enhancing Wireless Communication & Sensing with Secure, Resilient, and Trustworthy Solutions - Cyber-Physical Systems, Digital Economy, Technology and Innovations
InnoWind Innovative Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure Service and Maintenance Business - Digital Economy, VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems
CPS Security Lab - Cyber-Physical Systems, Smart electric systems, Technology and Innovations
Boosting Space Business – the Aurora Region Space Economy Ecosystem - Digital Economy, International business and marketing, Marketing and Communication, Cyber-Physical Systems, Technology and Innovations
WSTAR - Wasa zero emission data centre - Digital Economy, Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems
Investigame - Economics, Accounting and Finance, Technology and Innovations, Cyber-Physical Systems
Education network for automated and connected transport for sustainable cities (ENACT) - Digital Economy, Executive Education, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems
INdoor navigation from CUBesAt TEchnology (INCUBATE) - Digital Economy, International business and marketing, Marketing and Communication, Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems
Cybersecurity Curricula Recommendations for Smart Grids, CC-RSG - Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, Technology and Innovations

Publications

Publication year Publication Authors
2025 Massive MIMO Beam ID-Based Positioning Method With Low Earth Orbit Satellite Mega Constellations Elsanhoury, Mahmoud; Koljonen, Janne; Prol, Fabricio S.; Elmusrati, Mohammed S.; Kuusniemi, Heidi
2025 Fuzzy Sets-Based Approaches for Improved Medical Diagnosis: An Analysis and Overview of Major Research Directions Shukla, Amit K.; Mehra, Priyanka; Muhuri, Pranab K.
2025 A Sociotechnical Perspective on Software-defined Networking Adoption in Large-Scale ISPs Oosterwyk, Grant; Dang, Duong; de Reuck, Sidney
2025 Theorizing Community-Driven Digital Transformation Adoption: A Community Digital Transformation Enablement Framework Dang, Duong
2025 Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employee Strain and Insider Deviance in Cybersecurity Anti, Emmanuel; Dang, Duong
2025 ADR-SALD: Attention-Based Deep Residual Sign Agnostic Learning With Derivatives for Implicit Surface Reconstruction Basher, Abol; Boutellier, Jani
2025 Government Roles and Dynamic Capabilities in Digital Transformation Projects Dang, Duong; Bui, Quang Neo; Pham, Son; Vartiainen, Tero; Pekkola, Samuli
2025 A Time-Efficient Solution Approach for Multi/Many-Task Reliability Redundancy Allocation Problems using the Online Transfer Parameter Estimation Based Multifactorial Evolutionary Algorithm Chowdury, Md. Abdul Malek; Nath, Rahul; Rauniyar, Amit; Shukla, Amit K.; Muhuri, Pranab K.
2025 Novice Perceptions on Effective Elements of PostgreSQL Error Messages Taipalus, Toni; Grahn, Hilkka; Ritonummi, Saima; Siitonen, Valtteri; Vartiainen, Tero; Zhidkikh, Denis
2025 Towards a framework for improving cyber security resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber threats: a dynamic capabilities approach Järveläinen, Jonna; Dang, Duong; Mekkanen, Mike; Vartiainen, Tero

Research group leader

Mohammed Elmusrati

Mohammed Elmusrati

Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
moel [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498275
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Research group members

Automaatio

Mats Björkqvist

Doctoral Student
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Mats.Bjorkqvist [at] uwasa.fi
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Pradeep Bonda

Project Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
pradeep.bonda [at] uwasa.fi
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Mahder Gebremicaheal

Grant-Funded Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
mahder.gebremicaheal [at] uwasa.fi
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Paul Geladi

Adjunct Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
paul.geladi [at] uwasa.fi
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Hussain Kahil

Hussain Kahil

Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
hussain.kahil [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498670
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Pawan Kapur

Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
pawan.kapur [at] uwasa.fi
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Emmanuel Anti

Project Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
emmanuel.anti [at] uwasa.fi
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Quang Bui

Grant-Funded Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
quang.bui [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498750
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Duong Dang

Duong Dang

University Lecturer
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
duong.dang [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498374
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Pius Ewoh

Pius Ewoh

Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
pius.ewoh [at] uwasa.fi
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Josefiina Hanka

Researcher Trainee
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
josefiina.hanka [at] uwasa.fi
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Laura Havinen

Laura Havinen

University Teacher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Information Systems Science
laura.havinen [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498525
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Tietoliikennetekniikka

Xiaotian Bi

Doctoral Student
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
xiaotian.bi [at] uwasa.fi
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Mohammed Elmusrati

Mohammed Elmusrati

Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
moel [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498275
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Tobias Glocker

Tobias Glocker

University Teacher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
tobias.glocker [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498277
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Nasser Abdullah

University Lecturer
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
nasser.abdullah [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498661
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Rifaiya Abrar

Research Assistant
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
rifaiya.abrar [at] uwasa.fi
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Elham Ahmadi

Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
elham.ahmadi [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498412
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Adeel Arif

Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
adeel.arif [at] uwasa.fi
+358294498340
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Ali Arslan

University of Vaasa Fellow
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
ali.arslan [at] uwasa.fi
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Abol Basher

Abol Basher

Project Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
abol.basher [at] uwasa.fi
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