Cyber, Networks and Systems
ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES
Loughborough University
Overview
We are a research and education group that aims to address a wide range of issues related to the security and prosperity of society. Our research spans the cyber–physical environment, cloud, edge and in-network Computing) and mobile self-organising networks (VANETs, drone swarms). We cover everything from sensing and computational analysis to physical effects in the real world, along with the associated socio-technical elements. Additionally, we focus on the human aspects of cyber security, including insider threats, digital identity, and engagement.
UKRRIN status
UKRRIN member
Member of the Centre of Excellence in Infrastructure (CEI)
Member of the Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock (CERS)
Cyber, Networks and Systems - Test facilities
Multi-computer routing and Internet algorithm test network/
Wireless sensor network development platform/
Line-rate network traffic generator/
Software defined data centre network testbed/
Programmable edge computing testbed consisting of over 300 Raspberry Pis and programmable network switches/
Capability matrix
CAPABILITY
CAPABILITY LEVEL
Easy to use for all
Accurate, accessible and understandable real-time information
Smart fare collection
Accessible to all
Multi-modal integrated journeys
Reliable and fast on-board connectivity
Freight friendly
Increased network access for freight
Safer freight operations and better asset management
Enable greater intermodality and access for freight customers
Greater asset utilisation and reduced freight journey times
Low carbon freight and On Track machines
Low emissions
Efficient new electrificaiton
Zero carbon self-powered vehicles
Low carbon freight and On Track machines
Intelligent energy management
Cleaner air
Quieter railway
Lowering embodied carbon of key material
Optimised train operations
Infrastructure and train capabilities to overcome capacity constraints
Simpler and safer real-time operations and decisions
Improved recovery from incidents and disruptions
Reliable and flexible train planning
More affordable solutions for lower-use lines
Efficient and reliable - infrastructure
“Right-time” actionable insights on infrastructure conditions
Efficient, effective and safe infrastructure maintenance
Improved resilience of infrastructure to climate change and extreme weather events
Speed up and de-risk introduction of infrastructure assets
Proactive management of infrastructure obsolescence
Efficient and reliable - rolling stock
“Right-time” actionable insights on rolling stock conditions
Efficient, effective and safe rolling stock maintenance
Improved resilience of rolling stock to climate change and extreme weather events
Speed up and de-risk introduction of rolling stock assets
Proactive management of rolling stock obsolescence
Efficient and reliable - interfaces
Improved vehicle/track interaction
Improved pantograph/overhead line interaction
Improved utilisation of constrained space
Improved whole system resilience
Data driven
Advanced computing
Advanced data analytics techniques
Data governance and standardisation
Data integration
Effective innovation culture
System and network models
Pro-innovation legal and regulatory frameworks
Testing, homologation, cross acceptance
Technically talented workforce
Job design and human performance
Workforce development and training
Safety and health
Safety assessment and evaluation
Cyber security
Fitness for duty and health assessment
Competitiveness
Demand forecasting
Cost modelling
Social value
Education and Professional Development
Undergraduate Courses
MEng / BEng in Robotics, Mechatronics and Contol Engineering
MEng /BEng in Mechanical Engineering
MEng / BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Postgraduate Courses
MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
MSc Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Renewable Energy Systems Technology
MSc Systems Engineering
Research Group key contacts
Name: Tim Watson, Professor of Cyber Security
Email: tim.watson@lboro.ac.uk
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