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Labs and Research Groups

Explore the interdisciplinary labs and research groups connected to the Center for Cyber Security, advancing research across hardware security, privacy, AI security, microprocessor architectures, smart infrastructure, photonics, bioengineering systems, and smart-city testbeds.

10 labs and research groups Interdisciplinary cybersecurity research
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Hardware Security Logic Locking

Design for Excellence Lab

Researches secure and reliable electronic chips, with emphasis on built-in defense mechanisms against reliability failures, IP piracy, counterfeiting, and hardware Trojans.

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Privacy Homomorphic Encryption

Modern Microprocessor Architectures Lab

Focuses on security and privacy for modern high-performance and embedded microprocessors, including encrypted computation and privacy-preserving architectures.

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Network Security Privacy

Cyber Security and Privacy Lab

Investigates security and privacy of existing and emerging systems and networks, including communication systems, privacy, and cyber-physical environments.

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AI Security Edge AI

eBRAIN Lab

Develops advanced machine learning technologies and secure embedded AI systems for autonomous systems, healthcare, robotics, and emerging computing platforms.

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Digital Privacy User Protection

Haven Lab

Works to give individuals better control over privacy and protection from digital threats, with a focus on privacy-first digital services and user safety.

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Smart Infrastructure Security Construction Automation

S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group

Advances automation and digitalization in construction through AI, robotics, technology integration, information modeling, and infrastructure lifecycle management.

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Secure Optical Systems Photonics Infrastructure

Photonics Research Lab

Develops advanced photonic and optoelectronic components for next-generation optical, data communication, and signal-processing systems.

Micro- and Nanoscale Bioengineering Lab logo
Bioengineering Systems Micro/Nanoscale Security

Micro- and Nanoscale Bioengineering Lab

Addresses complex bioengineering challenges using micro- and nanoscale systems, advanced facilities, and multidisciplinary engineering approaches.

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Hardware Trust Security Benchmarks

Trust-HUB

Provides resources, benchmarks, tools, platforms, and educational material for evaluating and advancing hardware security and trust research.

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Smart City Security Cyber-Physical Systems

Smart City Testbed

Serves as a platform for research on secure smart city systems, urban infrastructure, cyber-physical environments, and resource-efficient connected city technologies.