Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems

Research in CYPHR's Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems track seeks to extend human cognition and presence into extreme environments.

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Research Track Lead

Yan Fang, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Affiliated Faculty

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Dr. Mahyar Amirgholy

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Dr. Amirgholy is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. His research focuses on cyber-physical systems and digital twins in transportation, energy, and logistics. He has 30+ publications, and his work has been supported by state and federal funding.

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Dr. Parth Bhavsar

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Dr. Parth Bhavsar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. His research focuses on intelligent transportation systems, data analytics, and connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies. He has been awarded over $1.9 million in research funding to advance innovation in these areas.

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Dr. Sandip Das

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Dr. Das is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University with over 15 years of research experience in electronic materials and devices. He has published 40+ articles, authored book chapters, and received research funding from NSF, U.S. EPA, Intel, and USG BoR. His current work focuses on flexible electronics, neuromorphic devices, renewable energy systems, and advanced sensing technologies.

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Dr. Sainand Jadhav

Dr. Sainand Jadhav is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University. He specializes in modern manufacturing and automation and teaches foundational courses in engineering graphics and technology. His primary research focuses on advanced manufacturing, specifically Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), multi-material structures, and robotic welding.
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Dr. Soomok Lee

Dr. Soomok Lee is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at Kennesaw State University. His research focuses on self-evolving robot intelligence and trainable spatial representations that autonomously adapt to out-of-distribution environments. He develops autonomous systems capable of continuously evolving their internal world models and decision-making capabilities through long-term interaction across generated, augmented, and complex real-world settings.
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Dr. Bin Luo

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Dr. Luo’s research focuses on statistical genetics, robust statistics, and AI-driven data analysis for genomics and cancer research. He develops methods for high-dimensional, contaminated data in health sciences.

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Dr. Muhammad Tanveer

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Dr. Tanveer is an Assistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at KSU. He researches autonomous robotic systems, UAVs, and precision agriculture, with 65+ peer-reviewed publications.

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Dr. Xu Tao

Dr. Xu Tao is an Assistant Professor of Information Technology at Kennesaw State University. Her research focuses on edge AI and advanced optimization techniques for efficient, reliable, and adaptive intelligent systems. She is particularly interested in cyber-physical systems, decentralized IoT, and software-defined networks, with applications in smart agriculture, digital health, and smart infrastructure.
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Dr. Milka Trajkova

Dr. Milka Trajkova is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Kennesaw State University, where she specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and human-centered AI. Her unique research blends technology and the arts, focusing on dance technology, real-time motion analysis, and computer vision.
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Dr. Razvan Cristian Voicu

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Dr. Voicu is an Assistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics at KSU and Lead of the PLOT initiative. His multidisciplinary research integrates robotics, AI, and sensing for adaptive human-centered environments.

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Dr. Zongxing Xie

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Dr. Xie is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at KSU. His research covers smart health, IoT, wireless sensing, and AI-driven human-cyber systems. Recognized with best paper awards in IEEE and ACM venues.

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Dr. Tien Yee

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Dr. Yee is an Assistant Professor specializing in Water Resources and IoT-based civil infrastructure. His work integrates CFD, numerical modeling, and sensors for digital twins and flood monitoring.