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Vanderbilt University stands at the forefront of CPS research and education worldwide, uniquely equipped to deliver a prestigious interdisciplinary graduate program in this field.
The university is a prominent figure in CPS research both nationally and internationally, securing substantial funding while driving meaningful advancements in academic and industrial research.
Notable recent initiatives include: (1) NSF CPS Large: Integration Science for Cyber-Physical Systems, (2) NSF CPS Frontier: FORCES (Foundations of Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems), (3) DARPA's Adaptive Vehicle Make (AVM), (4) DoD's SURE (Science of SecUre and Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems), (5) NSF's Self-Sustaining CPS for Structural Monitoring, (6) NSF's Robust Distributed Wind Power Engineering CPS, (7) NSF CPS Synergy: Miniature Medical Device Modeling and Synthesis, (8) NSF CAREER: Lifesaving Capsule Robotics, (9) NIH's Magnetic Capsule Endoscope for IBD Patients, (10) NIST's Smart Manufacturing Uncertainty Quantification, (11) NIST's CPS Simulation Framework.
Vanderbilt's institutional and engineering school strategic plans create aligned opportunities for an interdisciplinary CPS graduate program.
The university's CPS research spans multiple departments and institutes, combining fundamental Science of CPS studies with practical applications in defense, transportation, energy, and healthcare.
Vanderbilt scholars have shaped the CPS research landscape, holding leadership roles in steering committees, editorial boards, professional societies, and conferences, while significantly influencing the field's future trajectory.