Cutting Edge Cyber Physical Systems Research

The lab hosts a unique, collaborative cohort of researchers dedicated to solving the most critical problems at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds. It is committed to cross-cutting research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries in order to make fundamental contributions to technology and engineering that are grounded in and applied to real world problems to benefit the greater good.

  • Smart and Connected Health Research

    Personalized technology addressing pressing health challenges.

  • Smart Cities Research

    Technology to make urban and rural areas safer, more resilient, and more efficient.

  • Interdisciplinary Focus

    Link Lab has 47 faculty from all disciplines of engineering, conducting interdisciplinary cyber-physical systems research.

  • Autonomous Systems Research

    Link Lab researchers are developing autonomous systems that provide critical feedback to human users, can handle unexpected conditions in a predictable manner, and can outperform human counterparts.

  • Hardware for IoT Research

    Researchers in the Link Lab are creating the foundations that make IoT applications possible.

  • Civic Innovation

    Link Lab, in partnership with faculty from the University of Virginia schools of Engineering, Architecture, Data Science and Continuing and Professional Studies, joined forces with local nonprofit Smart Cville, to collaborate with the local community in improving services and quality of life.