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<p style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The CPS research group is committed to advancing research at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics and Automation, Embedded Systems, AR/VR, and Sensor Networks. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses critical challenges and drives innovation in these fields, contributing to the development of secure, intelligent and resilient systems that are essential for the future of technology and society.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Topics</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Focus</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Applications</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Cybersecurity </span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Securing interconnected systems, particularly in IoT, embedded systems, and autonomous robots.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Smart cities, healthcare devices, critical infrastructure, and industrial control systems.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Internet of Things (IoT)</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Developing scalable, energy-efficient IoT architectures with robust security and data analytics capabilities.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Smart homes, wearable health monitoring, healthcare systems, industrial IoT and smart agriculture</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Robotics and Automation</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Advancing human-robot interaction, autonomous navigation, and robotic manipulation using AI for decision-making and learning, including rehabilitation robotics.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Manufacturing automation, autonomous vehicles, service robots, healthcare and physical therapy.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Embedded Systems</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Designing low-power, high-performance embedded systems with real-time capabilities and AI integration.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Consumer electronics, automotive control systems, industrial automation, and medical devices.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Innovating in AI-driven immersive technologies for adaptive learning, education, training, and remote collaboration.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%">Gaming, education, tele-rehabilitation, and professional training simulations</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Objectives:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Innovative Research: Conduct groundbreaking research that advances the state of the art in each of the identified topics, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Security and Efficiency: Develop secure and efficient systems, particularly in Cybersecurity, IoT, and embedded systems, to ensure the safety and reliability of interconnected technologies.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Human-Centered Design: Emphasize the development of user-friendly systems, particularly in rehabilitation robotics and AR/VR, that are adaptable to individual needs and contribute to improving quality of life.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Real-World Applications: Apply research findings to real-world challenges in healthcare, smart cities, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring, ensuring that the technology developed is both innovative and impactful.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Collaborative Environment: Foster a collaborative research environment that brings together experts from diverse fields, encouraging knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary innovation.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Global Impact: Pursue research projects that have the potential to make a significant impact on a global scale, addressing pressing issues such as cybersecurity threats, healthcare challenges, and environmental sustainability.</span></span></span></li>
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