cyber security

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  

The CPS Research Group is dedicated to advancing the design, development, and application of CPS and 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 

Mission 

Our mission is to 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.  

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

The research group is headed by Professor Mohammed Elmusrati.

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Publications

Automation technology
Computer Science
Information Systems Science
Telecommunications engineering

Research projects

Project Duration Funders
TRUST - Enhancing Wireless Communication & Sensing with Secure, Resilient, and Trustworthy Solutions - EU - Interreg Aurora, Lapin liitto
InnoWind Innovative Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure Service and Maintenance Business - EU - Just Transition Fund (JTF), The Regional Council of Ostrobothnia
CPS Security Lab - EU - Interreg Aurora
Boosting Space Business – the Aurora Region Space Economy Ecosystem - EU - Interreg Aurora, Lapin liitto
WSTAR - Wasa zero emission data centre - Next Generation EU, Research Council of Finland
Investigame - Nasdaq Nordic Foundation
Education network for automated and connected transport for sustainable cities (ENACT) - Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö
INdoor navigation from CUBesAt TEchnology (INCUBATE) - Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation
Cybersecurity Curricula Recommendations for Smart Grids, CC-RSG - Erasmus+
Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Energy Systems (CR-DES) - EU - European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020, The Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, Companies, Kunnat - Municipalities

Research group members

Automation Technology

Mats Björkqvist

Mats Björkqvist

Doctoral Student
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Pradeep Bonda

Pradeep Bonda

Doctoral Student
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Hussain Kahil

Hussain Kahil

Doctoral Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Ankkuri 2. floor
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Anastasia Koivikko

Anastasia Koivikko

Assistant Professor (tenure track)
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Janne Koljonen

Janne Koljonen

Laboratory Engineer
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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+358294498290
Ankkuri
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Mirka Leino

Mirka Leino

School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Timo Mantere

Timo Mantere

University Lecturer
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Syed Naqvi

Syed Naqvi

Doctoral Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Talal Saleh

Talal Saleh

Project Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Janika Tommiska

Janika Tommiska

School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Petri Välisuo

Petri Välisuo

Professor
School of Technology and Innovations, Automation Technology
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Tervahovi B310
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Information Systems Science

Emmanuel Anti

Emmanuel Anti

Project Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Ankkuri 2. floor
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Duong Dang

Duong Dang

University Lecturer
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Tervahovi B312
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Pius Ewoh

Pius Ewoh

Doctoral Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Ankkuri 2. floor
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Laura Havinen

Laura Havinen

University Teacher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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+358294498525
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Raimo Hälinen

Raimo Hälinen

School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Pertti Järvinen

Pertti Järvinen

School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Mikko Luomala

Mikko Luomala

Grant-Funded Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Mike Mekkanen

Mike Mekkanen

Senior Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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Tervahovi B330
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Juho-Pekka Mäkipää

Juho-Pekka Mäkipää

University Lecturer
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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+358294498151
Tervahovi B327
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Teemu Saari

Teemu Saari

University Teacher
School of Technology and Innovations, Information Systems Science
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+358294498313
Tervahovi B325
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Tero Vartiainen

Tero Vartiainen

Professor
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Zhu Zhe

Zhu Zhe

Doctoral Student
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Telecommunications Engineering

Xiaotian Bi

Xiaotian Bi

Doctoral Student
School of Technology and Innovations, Telecommunications Engineering
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Mohammed Elmusrati

Mohammed Elmusrati

Professor
School of Technology and Innovations, Telecommunications Engineering
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Tobias Glocker

Tobias Glocker

University Teacher
School of Technology and Innovations, Telecommunications Engineering
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Computer Science

Nasser Abdullah

Nasser Abdullah

University Lecturer
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+358294498661
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Elham Ahmadi

Elham Ahmadi

Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Computer Science
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+358294498412
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Adeel Arif

Adeel Arif

Doctoral Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Computer Science
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Ali Arslan

Ali Arslan

University of Vaasa Fellow
School of Technology and Innovations, Computer Science
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Abol Basher

Abol Basher

Project Researcher
School of Technology and Innovations, Computer Science
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Jani Boutellier

Jani Boutellier

Associate Professor (tenure track)
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Sema Cil

Sema Cil

Project Researcher
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Mahmoud Elsanhoury

Mahmoud Elsanhoury

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Bahaa Eltahawy

Bahaa Eltahawy

Project Researcher
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Muhammad Faheem

Muhammad Faheem

School of Technology and Innovations, Computer Science
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Masud Fahim

Masud Fahim

Project Researcher
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Ankkuri
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Laura Havinen

Laura Havinen

University Teacher
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Heidi Kuusniemi

Heidi Kuusniemi

Professor
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Jouni Lampinen

Jouni Lampinen

Professor
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Juha Miettinen

Juha Miettinen

Laboratory Engineer
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Teemu Mäenpää

Teemu Mäenpää

University Lecturer
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Tomi Pasanen

Tomi Pasanen

University Lecturer
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Teemu Saari

Teemu Saari

University Teacher
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Kannan Selvan

Kannan Selvan

Project Researcher
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Amit Shukla

Amit Shukla

Associate Professor (tenure track)
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Akpojoto Siemuri

Akpojoto Siemuri

Doctoral Student
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Maarit Välisuo

Maarit Välisuo

University Teacher
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Jaakko Yliaho

Jaakko Yliaho

Laboratory Engineer
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