Cyber-Physical Systems

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.

Latest updates

Dissertation 08.12.2025

The weakest link in healthcare cybersecurity is often not the software but the people who use it

Dissertation 20.11.2025

An integrated approach to cybersecurity is key to reducing critical infrastructure vulnerability

News 13.03.2025

New AI project aims to prevent cyberattacks on wireless networks

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Dissertations

23.3.2026

Public Defence: Akpojoto Siemuri (Automation Technology)

Seminars and conferences

3.-7.10.2026

NordiCHI 2026 – Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

Vaasa

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Research projects

Publications

Publication year	Publication	Authors
2025	A Randomized Non-overlapping Encryption Scheme for Enhanced Image Security in Internet of Things (IoT) Applications	Aqeel, Muhammad; Jaffar, Arfan; Faheem, Muhammad; Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar; Iqbal, Nadeem; Yousaf, Shahid; Diab, Hossam
2025	Machine Learning Techniques for Enhanced Intrusion Detection in IoT Security	Hakami, Hanadi; Faheem, Muhammad; Bashir Ahmad, Majid
2025	Bridging the gap: Empowering manufacturing and production small medium enterprises through industrial Internet of Things adoption model	Shah, Sajid; Madni, Syed Hamid Hussain; Hashim, Siti Zaitoon Mohd; Faheem, Muhammad; Shahzad, Hafiz Muhammad Faisal
2025	Extreme two-phase change of ionospheric electron temperature overshoot during geomagnetic storms	Smirnov, Artem; Shprits, Yuri; Luehr, Hermann; Pignalberi, Alessio; Kronberg, Elena; Prol, Fabricio; Xiong, Chao
2025	An Open Platform for RGB Composite Analysis and Validation: RGB_DIGI	Arslan, Ali Nadir; Tanis, Cemal Melih
2025	New formulation for the topside ionosphere and plasmasphere based on NeQuick	Prol, Fabricio dos Santos; Pignalberi, Alessio; Smirnov, Artem
2025	Empirical Evaluation of GNSS Timing Spoofing and Detection Using Machine Learning	Safi, Muhammad; Kuusniemi, Heidi; Elsanhoury, Mahmoud; Välisuo, Petri
2025	Bridging the Gap Between the Earth's Ionosphere and Plasmasphere	Smirnov, Artem; Shprits, Yuri; Luhr, Hermann; Kronberg, Elena A.; Goldstein, Jerry; Miyoshi, Yoshizumi; Prol, Fabricio; Pignalberi, Alessio; Buzulukova, Natalia; Pedatella, Nicholas; Haas, Bernhard; Wang, Dedong; Kasahara, Yoshiya; Tsuchiya, Fuminori;…
2025	Scalable Consensus Algorithm and Storage in Decentralized Blockchain (SCSB) For Heterogeneous Internet of Things (IoT) Systems	Singh, Inderpal; Singh, Balraj; Faheem, Muhammad
2025	Dynamic smart contracts framework on Ethereum private blockchain for real estate management	Jamshed, Huma; Waheed, Urooj; Iqbal, Shahid; Faheem, Muhammad; Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar; Mansoor, Yusra