UVA Engineering Link Lab

Join us at UVA Engineering Link Lab's Spring Open House & Reception! ?? Date: Wednesday, April 9 ?? Location: UVA Link Lab This is your chance to: ? Meet talented undergraduate & graduate students—potential recruits for your organization ? Explore the cutting-edge research happening inside the UVA Engineering Link Lab ? Connect with faculty ? Engage with live demos & student poster presentations ? Enjoy a catered reception while networking ?? RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/eg8ArcSb We look forward to welcoming you! #UVaLinkLab #Engineering #Innovation #Networking #CPS #graduatestudents #undergraduatestudents #research UVA Engineering University of Virginia

?? Welcome to UVA Link Lab, Dr. Rider Foley! We’re excited to welcome Associate Professor Rider Foley from the Engineering & Society Department to the Link Lab! ?? Dr. Foley’s research has explored innovation networks, regulatory policies, and ethical issues in cyber-physical systems. Now, he is focusing on responsible innovation in biomedical engineering and smart health, comparing innovation in the U.S. and Taiwan. ??? Dr. Foley shares his vision for joining Link Lab: "In the past, my research has explored innovation networks, regulatory policies, and ethical issues that inform the design of cyber-physical systems. Currently, I am working to explore responsible innovation in the biomedical engineering field and smart health. The research will explore the similarities and differences between innovation in the US and Taiwanese context. I hope to partner with researchers in the Link Lab as this work evolves in the coming months to better understand how partnerships are formed and maintained. The Link Lab is an exciting locus of academic-industry partnerships that extend into healthcare practice. I hope that I could offer my expertise to the Link Lab community and support the growth of the research community." We look forward to seeing Dr. Foley’s contributions to the Link Lab community and beyond! Welcome aboard! ?? #UVALinkLab #Innovation #SmartHealth #BiomedicalEngineering UVA Engineering University of Virginia

????? #UVALinkLab at AGU24! ????? Link Lab graduate student Savannah Lynn, conducting research under Prof. Jonathan Goodall, recently presented at the 2024 American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference, exploring how urban trees can enhance stormwater management in Norfolk, VA. ??? "Urban flooding is a growing challenge, but trees may be part of the solution. By integrating i-Tree data into SWMM, we're redefining how cities model stormwater—treating trees as active LID features that manage water, not just passive landscape elements." Her presentation, "Integrating Urban Trees into a SWMM Continuous Hydrologic Model," showcased a process-based approach to better predict and mitigate urban flooding. ???? #AGU24 #StormwaterManagement #UrbanResilience #SmartCities #UVAEngineering #Sustainability UVA Engineering UVA Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Virginia

?? Congratulations to Link Lab graduate student Tushar K Routh for presenting his research poster, "Data Efficient PV-based Indoor Event Detection," at the 15th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems (ICCPS ‘25 Posters)! ?? Advised by Link Lab faculty member Brad Campbell, Tushar’s work explores innovative ways to enhance indoor event detection using photovoltaics. ?? "From PV panels to predictive intelligence—our research transforms everyday devices into smart sensors!" ?? Great job representing UVA Link Lab at this premier cyber-physical systems conference! #CyberPhysicalSystems #ICCPS2025 #UVALinkLab #ResearchInnovation UVA Engineering University of Virginia

?? Exciting feature alert! Link Lab faculty member Qing (Cindy) Chang was recently featured in Tech Briefs for her team’s groundbreaking work on optimizing manufacturing systems using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL). Their AI-driven tool enhances efficiency by providing deeper insights into multi-stage processes. ??? “We didn’t want to simply solve the problem — we wanted to know how and why, what are the underlying reasons. Based on our experience, we built a mathematic model that gives us a deeper understanding of the overall plant-floor multi-stage processes.” – Prof. Chang Read more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/gRQxmwJh #AI #Manufacturing #ReinforcementLearning #UVaEngineering #LinkLab UVA Engineering University of Virginia

?? Congratulations to Link Lab faculty member James H. Lambert for receiving the 2024 Distinguished Educator Award from the Society for Risk Analysis! ?? Dr. Lambert is recognized for his outstanding contributions to training the next generation of risk analysis leaders. His dedication as a teacher, author, and mentor continues to shape the field and inspire future experts. ??? “At UVA, we are a team producing engineers, scientists and leaders who make critical technologies safer and better using the tools of systems and civil engineering…Seeing students grow during their time here and as they move through their careers is a top reward of being an educator.” – James H. Lambert Read more in the UVA Engineering article: https://lnkd.in/eaCSipvh #UVALinkLab #RiskAnalysis #EngineeringExcellence #FacultyRecognition UVA Engineering University of Virginia

?? Exciting News! ?? Congratulations to Link Lab graduate student,?Jessica Besnier, for being selected as a 2025 CPS Rising Star! ?? Jessica is the only UVA student selected this year for this prestigious recognition, which highlights outstanding PhD students and postdocs pursuing academic careers in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The 2025 CPS Rising Stars Workshop will take place at Vanderbilt University on March 12, 2025, bringing together top emerging researchers in CPS. This workshop provides mentorship, career development insights, and networking opportunities with peers and faculty leaders in the field. We are proud to see Jessica representing University of Virginia and UVA Engineering Link Lab at this highly competitive event! ?? #UVALinkLab #2025CPSRisingStars #CyberPhysicalSystems #AcademicExcellence #EngineeringLeadership UVA School of Engineering University of Virginia

?? Exciting News! ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Foxx Development Inc. (NASDAQ: FOXX) as the newest Affiliate Industry Partner of UVA Link Lab! ?? A global leader in mobile technology, IoT, and AI, Foxx Development is transforming smart buildings, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization with its AI-driven platform. With R&D and manufacturing hubs in Irvine, Silicon Valley, and San Diego, the company pushes the boundaries of automation, IoT intelligence, and connectivity. As a Link Lab partner, Foxx Development will collaborate with our researchers on 5G, IoT platforms, and telecommunication technologies, bridging academia and industry to drive innovation in cyber-physical systems and smart infrastructure. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead! Welcome, Foxx Development! ???? #UVALinkLab #Innovation #IoT #AI #SmartInfrastructure #CyberPhysicalSystems #5G UVA Engineering

?? Exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Frank Lagor to UVA Link Lab!?? Dr. Lagor joins us as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, bringing expertise in flow sensing, autonomous systems, and control. His research focuses on advancing real-time situational awareness for robots and autonomous vehicles operating in complex environments. “Frank Lagor’s research interests lie at the intersection of dynamics and control, and fluid-structure interaction with the objective of improving efficiency and performance of aerospace and submersible vehicles interacting with external flow fields. Past applications of his research have included: flow sensing and estimation in robotic fish, adaptive sampling for environmental monitoring, and optimal maneuvering of wings in the presence of gusty conditions. His current research grants from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) respectively focus on optimal sensor placement for flow estimation over aircraft wings, and the vehicle stability for flight of aircraft in ocean ground effect. These research interests align well with the Link Lab’s focus on Robotics and Autonomous Systems research. His teaching interests lie in the general areas of dynamics and control, having previously taught: Newtonian Mechanics (ugrad), Analytical Dynamics (grad), Linear Systems Theory (grad), Flight Vehicle Dynamics (ugrad), and Stochastic Estimation and Control (grad), Flow Estimation (grad), and Nonlinear Control (grad). Frank Lagor is currently an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.” We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait to see his impact at Link Lab! ???? #UVALinkLab #AutonomousSystems #UVAEngineering #Welcome UVA Engineering

???? Racing into the future! Madhur Behl and the Cavalier Autonomous Racing made history once again, showcasing cutting-edge innovation in a thrilling 4-car robot race at the iconic Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the #ces2025. ????? This incredible achievement highlights the talent and determination of UVA Engineering students and faculty pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. Read more about this exciting event: https://lnkd.in/exd7qwHV #AutonomousRacing #Innovation #UVAPride #EngineeringExcellence #CavalierAutonomous UVA Engineering #cps