Multidisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems Research at the University of Virginia
Opened in January 2018, the Link Lab at UVA Engineering is a world-class center of excellence in cyber-physical systems. The Lab consists of more than 350 faculty, graduate and undergraduate students from multiple departments and conducts pioneering work in Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Smart and Connected Health, Hardware for IoT, and Smart Cities. Prioritizing impact on real-world problems, Link Lab partners with industry to tackle the most critical questions at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds.
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UVA Link Lab graduate student Giovanna Camacho brings NASA into the Classroom
UVA Link Lab graduate student, Giovanna Camacho, a Pathways systems engineering intern from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, teaches students about aeronautics during Aero Fair at Tropico Middle School in Rosamond, California, on April 9, 2025.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Link Lab 2025 Research Day
Join us for Link Lab Research Day 2025!
🗓 Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Charlottesville, VirginiaWe're excited to invite you to the UVA Link Lab Research Day 2025—a day dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research in Cyber-Physical Systems that address real-world challenges.
This full-day event will bring together industry leaders, government stakeholders, and academic researchers to explore impactful collaborations and the future of CPS innovation.
What to Expect:
- Dynamic panel discussions with UVA faculty and partners
- Graduate student Lab Tours and posters
- Networking with researchers, engineers, and innovators
- A firsthand look at how Link Lab is solving critical societal problems
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UVA AI/ML Resource Fair
Join us for the UVA AI/ML Fair!
🗓 Friday, October 10, 2025
📍 Link Lab (Olsson Hall) Arena, 2nd FloorWe are excited to have our UVA AI/ML Resource Fair on October 10!
Have you wondered what other labs are doing, wanted to collaborate with others, or searched for research projects/opportunities? In this AI/ML resource fair, we have 32 participating posters, giving their lab overviews and featured projects.
Please join us for lunch, exploration, and discussion with our SEAS faculty and students about AI/ML research!
All faculty, staff, and students (undergrads and graduates) are welcome!
- Event Date: Friday, October 10, from 12 pm - 1 pm.
- Location: Link Lab (Olsson Hall) Arena, 2nd floor.
- Please RSVP here by September 24
- List of Participating PIs and students
Thanks for the sponsorship of UVA SEAS. We will provide lunch for all participants and prizes for the top posters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
UVA: Leading the Way in Cyber-Physical Systems
The University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science's Link Lab is catalyzing a new cyber age.
MORE ABOUT US
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The Link Lab aggressively supports state-of-the-art education in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The need for such a program has been highlighted in a National Academies Study on a 21st Century Cyber-Physical Systems Education Report.
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Did you know you could earn a graduate certificate with your Ph.D. or master's degree? If you are interested in cyber-physical systems, we welcome you to explore this educational opportunity.
Upcoming Link Lab Events
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Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: BME Classroom, MR5 1041 -
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