Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR)

Welcome to CYPHR

The Center for Cyber-Physical Realms (CYPHR) at Kennesaw State University addresses the critical need for integrating cyber-physical systems with extended reality technologies. These advancements hold transformative potential for healthcare, education, and national defense, while fostering the United States' leadership in technological innovation.

CYPHR contributes cutting-edge research, infrastructure, and innovation to the broader KSU research ecosystem, enhancing the university’s reputation as a leader in applied technologies.

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The collaboration also provides students and faculty from both entities opportunities for hands-on research, workforce development, and partnership building with industry and government stakeholders.

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Technology powered by the mind?

CYPHR is working alongside people with ALS in Cobb County, collecting physiological signals through brain-computer interface and human-machine interface mechanisms. These signals help the CYPHR team process information and train technology to respond to human behavior.

This research is an important step in the development of devices that could allow users to operate a computer cursor, prosthetic arm — or even a wheelchair — with their mind.

The interdisciplinary project includes researchers from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, the College of Computing and Software Engineering, and the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services.

Research Tracks

Immersive Hybrid Realities

Secure & Resilient Autonomy

Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems

Trusted & Ethical AI

Human-AI Fusion

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Leadership

Dr. Sylvia Bhattacharya

Scientific Director

Dr. Sylvia Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology and Scientific Director of the Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) at Kennesaw State University, where she also directs the Neuro-Interaction Innovation Laboratory. Her research focuses on enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) models by examining human intuitive decision-making in complex scenarios.

Since joining KSU in 2019, Dr. Bhattacharya has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Army to study driver and passenger behaviors in combat zones, aiming to improve AI algorithms for battlefield decision-making. She is also dedicated to promoting diversity in computing and engineering, having received Google grants to mentor underrepresented students through the "Computing to Change the World" program.

Dr. Bhattacharya earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Florida State University and has served as a Visiting Research Faculty at Google, Mountain View.

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Immersive Hybrid Realities Track Lead

Dr. Rifatul Islam
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Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems Track Lead

Dr. Yan Fang
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Trusted & Ethical AI Track Lead

Dr. Jeanne Law
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Human-AI Fusion Track Lead

Dr. Sumit Chakravarty
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In the News

Kennesaw State boosts tech profile with launch of CYPHR

A research center launched by Kennesaw State University seeks to boost the university’s profile in technological advancement and specialize in extended reality and artificial intelligence research.

The Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) aims to position itself as a national leader through the creation of immersive training modules and adaptive virtual environments that hold transformative potential in healthcare, education, and national defense.