KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are transforming the way we interact with the physical world around us. However, centralised approaches for CPS systems are not capable of addressing the unique challenges of CPS due to the complexity, constraints, and dynamic nature of the interactions. To realize the true potential of CPS, a decentralized approach that takes into account these unique features is required. Recently, blockchain-based solutions have been proposed to address CPS challenges. Yet, applying blockchain for diverse CPS domains is not straightforward and has its own challenges. In this talk, we share our experiences in applying blockchain technology for CPS with an aim to provide insights and highlight the challenges and future opportunities.

Salil Kanhere received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, Australia. His research interests include the Internet of Things, cyber physical systems, blockchain, pervasive computing, cybersecurity, and applied machine learning. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and ACM, a Humboldt Research Fellow, and an ACM Distinguished Speaker. He serves as the Editor in Chief of the Ad Hoc Networks journal and as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions On Network and Service Management, Computer Communications, and Pervasive andMobile Computing. He has served on the organising committee of several IEEE/ACM international conferences and is the General Chair for the IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 2021. He has co-authored a book titled Blockchain for Cyberphysical Systems.