Safeguarding the Future of Transportation

In an era where cybersecurity threats are increasingly pervasive, connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) represent a critical frontier in the protection of cyber-physical systems. Dr. Mohammad Zulkernine, Canada Research Chair in Cyber-Physical System Security, is at the forefront of creating secure software solutions for vehicles aimed at defending transport connectivity from a wide range of cyberattacks by integrating principles of security and privacy, artificial intelligence, software development, and communications networks. His research seeks to address the inherent security vulnerabilities within these systems, thereby safeguarding in-vehicle networks and ensuring the safety of their operations.

Dr. Zulkernine's research focuses on the development of advanced techniques for secure software creation and intrusion detection. By embedding security from the design phase, his research not only advances current state-of-the-art technology in vehicles, but also ensures that real-time operations of CAVs and other cyber-physical systems remain resilient against cyber threats. This approach is vital for the certification of vehicle systems and for meeting the evolving federal and international security standards. Additionally, his work plays a key role in rebuilding consumer trust in the security and safety of CAVs.