Hardening the CAV Ecosystem to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks – Year One

Principal Investigator(s):

Zhi-Li Zhang, Distinguished McKnight University Professor & Qwest Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering – University of Minnesota
Associate Director for Research – Digital Technology Center
Z. Morley Mao, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science – The University of Michigan
Yiheng Feng, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering – Purdue University
Assistant Director – Center for Road Safety (CRS)

Project Abstract:
This project will investigate the sensor data sharing mechanism with C- V2X and networked V2X communication technology in terms of safety, cybersecurity, and network performance with current bandwidth allocations. We will 1) develop a comprehensive evaluation framework of the V2X network performance (e.g., latency, throughput) under real- world complexities; 2) develop a data fusion model that fuses Sensor Data Sharing Messages (SDSMs) from multiple sources considering uncertainties in real-world V2X communication networks, errors in sensor-based object detection; and 3) develop a misbehavior detection model that can detect anomaly in SDSMs and evaluate the trustworthiness of the message within a short time.

Institution(s): University of Minnesota
University of Michigan — Ann Arbor
Purdue University

Award Year: 2025

Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity

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