Detailed program

Tuesday 29 August 2017

8h30-10h15 - Registration

10h15 - 10h30  - Welcome Address - Dr. Jean Arlat - Counsellor for Science and Technology at Embassy of France in the UK

10h30 - 12h - Openning Keynote. Chair. Prof. Florin Udrea

Computing at the edge : optimal trends for CPS in manufacturing systems - Dr. Sébastien Boria, AIRBUS Group

12h -13h - Lunch

Session 1: Smart Sensors for CPS . Session chair: Dr. Giorgia Longobardi

13h - 13h45 - Smart Flow Sensors - The University of Cambridge Approach - Dr. Andrea de Luca -   - University of Cambridge & Flusso Ltd

Abstract: The High Voltage Microelectronics and Sensors group has been active in the field of CMOS MEMS flow sensors for 10 years now. Everything started in 2006, when the group started developing thermal flow sensors for wall shear stress measurements in collaboration with the Whittle laboratory. At that time the aim of the research was to come up with a device that could replace the traditional hot wire anemometer in studies related to flow physics. The sensors developed in these initial years were very simple. They primarily consisted of a very thin tungsten resistor embedded within a dielectric membrane. Joule heating was exploited as heating mechanism and the resistance variations were than correlated to the wall shear stress. Despite such simple structure the sensors were proven to be small, sensitive and fast enough to discern the transition between laminar and turbulent flow on a flat plate. In this presentation I will present the work done since this initial prototypes and the future prospects of this sensing technology with a special focus on industrial IoT applications.

13h45 - 14h30  - How to measure the sound of silence with a laser ? - Prof. Thierry Bosch - University of Toulouse

 Abstract: Optical Feedback Interferometry is an emerging technique enabling us to design low-cost sensors as the laser acts directly as an interferomter without the need of external optical components.  In this talk, the latest applications will be presented from mechatronics to biosensing, with a special focus on the sound propagation.

14h30 - 15h15 - Smart e-nose sensor systems for environmental monitoring and wellbeing - Dr. Marina Cole - University of Warwick

Abstract: Over the yearselectronic nose technology has evolved from simple desk-top instrument, comprising sensor arrays and pattern recognition techniques, to a smart sensor systems with great potential in variety of applications ranging from indoor air quality and smart home systems to environmental and wellbeing monitoring. This talk will highlight brief history of e-nose technology and concentrate on different type of sensors used in modern portable instruments and miniaturised systems for smartphone applications

 15h15 - 15h30 - Cofee Break

 16h - 17h30 Visit of Center for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE) lab - lab visit will require advance booking

18h - Welcome Reception at Center for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE) lab

Wednesday 30 August 2017

Session 2: Communication & Networking for CPS. Session Chair: Prof. Daniela Dragomirescu

9h - 9h45 - Knowledge mining over the Internet of Things: opportunities and challenges - Prof. Elena Gaura and Dr. James Brusey - Coventry University 

Abstract: The presentation will sample a number of recent projects lead by the presenters with focus on IoT systems design and deployment. A variety of applications will be addressed with a view to highlight design challenges - from understanding the user needs to shaping the generation of knowledge from intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems.The concept of Edge mining the IoT will be introduced and practical approaches described.

10h30 - 10h45  Coffee Break

10h45 - 11h45 - Internet of Everything — From Molecules to the Universe - Prof. Ozgur Akan, IEEE Fellow - University of Cambridge

Abstract:  Internet of Everything (IoE), the seamless interconnection and autonomous coordination of massive number of computing elements, animate and inanimate entities, people, processes and data through the Internet infrastructure, is an emerging research direction towards enabling the Connected Universe from single molecules to vehicles and people. The realisation of IoE demands novel engineering solutions to overcome the unique connectivity, spectrum scarcity, miniaturisation, interoperability, and energy-efficiency challenges. In this talk, an overview of the most recent studies to address the fundamental challenges of IoE will be presented along with a discussion of future research directions. The talk will cover the advancements in 5G Internet of Things, which targets the ubiquitous connectivity and bandwidth scarcity challenges of IoE. Moreover, a recently emerged ICT framework named the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT) will be introduced. Challenges in implementing IoBNT will be discussed with an overview of planned work on nanonetworks, bio-cyber interfaces, and human body molecular networks. Furthermore, the vision towards implementing the Internet of Energy, Internet of Vehicles/Drones, Internet of Sensors, and Internet of Social Sensors will be elaborated.

Session 3: Cyber-Physical Systems in Action - 11h45 - 12h15

Indoor Location System - UWINLOC

RF Energy Harvesting - Dr. Alexandru Takacs

Vulnerability analysis of smarthome devices - Dr. Eric Alata

The attendees have the opportunity to present their research work during the “CPS in Action” session in a 5 min pitch live demo or a video. A short description of the demo has to be submitted through the CPS in action menu on the left side. Theses descriptions will be posted on the summer school WEB site.

12h15 - 13h15 - Lunch 

Session 3: Security for CPS. Session chair. Dr. Eric Alata

13h15 - 14h Smart connected systems: mobility, security and privacy -Prof. Mohamed Kaaniche, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France

Abstract: Nowadays, more and more smart objects (from very simple sensors, to mobile devices or safety-critical cyberphysical systems), interconnected through various wired and wireless communication technologies are integrated in most of the activities of our daily life, at home as well as in public and professional spaces. While such evolution enables the development of new attractive services to  improve the quality of life of the end users or to create new economic markets, serious concerns can be raised with respect to the new opportunities offered  to attackers to threaten the security and privacy of the users. Such attacks might also lead to undesirable consequences on the safety of the users and of the surrounding environment, when considering in particular smart vulnerable devices used in safety-critical systems, e.g., in automotive or avionics systems. This talk will present some examples of research activities carried out  at the dependable computing and fault tolerance research group at LAAS-CNRS (https://www.laas.fr/public/en/tsf),  addressing security and privacy concerns in the context of  smart connected objects and critical cyber-physical systems. The research topics address in particular: i) the modeling and experimental analysis of mobile connected systems,ii)  the privacy assessment and protection of personal data e.g. in geo-located services, and iii) the vulnerability  analysis  and security protection of connected devices and critical systems.

14h - 14h45  Security of Host Card Emulation (HCE) - Romain Berge and Martin Hawes - Thales Communications & Security France and Thales UK

Abstract: Host Card Emulation (HCE) is the term describing the technology that permits a phone to perform card emulation via NFC. This technology allows using a mobile phone instead of a credit/debit card for a payment in a shop. This new technology gained celebrity status in 2013 when Google announced support for HCE in KitKat OS. Nevertheless, the credit/debit card use a chip which provides a very high level of security. A smartphone is not able to provide such level. A way forward is needed.

14h45 - 15h  Cofee Break

Session 4 : Industry exhibition and Poster session- 15h - 18h

The following companies/institutions have been selected to exhibit:

UWINLOC

Flusso Ltd

AMS

Farnell

 All Ph.D. participants are warmly invited to present their work on a poster. The title of the poster has to be submitted using the menu Ph.D. Posters Session on the left side. Awards for the posters will be given at the end of the school.

The list of posters to be presented is presented in the Poster Section.

18h Gala Dinner - In the Beautiful Garden of Churchill College

Thursday 31 August 2017

Sesion 5: Energy Efficiency for CPS. Chair: Dr. Alex Takacs

9h - 10h Energy Efficient Future Wireless Communications - Prof. Nuno Carvalho, IEEE Fellow, IEEE Distnguish Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Portugal

Abstract: The energy needs for wireless systems is limiting the evolution of most of the IoT and 5G future solutions. In this talk an overview of the energy problem in wireless communication systems will be presented, either from a mobile network point of view, but also from a IoT point of view. The main objective is to discuss future wireless paradigms that will be changing soon with 5G and beyond, those include the spread of a distributed mobile network by using Cloud Radio Access Networks, with its associated Software Defined Radio approaches, but also the issue of battery-less wireless devices, combining wireless power transmission and backscatter communications. The talk starts first with a general overview of the energy needs for a future XG networks, and then presents in an integrated way both approaches of C-RAN and IoT wireless design. The presentation will cover topics like the hardware part of the SDR and design of battery-less wireless sensors networks. Issues like characterization of mixed-signal devices, designing of C-RAN SDR approaches, design of passive backscatter sensors will be discussed, according to the audience.

10h00 - 11h00 : Energy harvesting and wireless power transfer for RFID and wireless sensors - Prof. Apostolos Georgiadis - Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

Abstract: RFID technology provides a foundation, an enabling technology towards the realization of ‘zero-power’ wireless sensors and implementing the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.  Interest in RFID technology   is further enhanced by its fundamental capability for wireless powering of devices, allowing for battery-less operation. The presentation begins with an overview of ambient energy availability and energy harvesting technology challenges for low power circuits and sensors. Design challenges and novel technologies and materials, such as paper, textiles, and inkjet/3D printing are highlighted. Special focus is placed on electromagnetic energy transfer and harvesting for range maximization of passive RFID systems. Rectenna design and optimization under different operating conditions and in different operating frequencies from HF to millimeter waves is addressed. Multiple technology harvesters leading to the development of energy harvesting assisted RFIDs are discussed. Low profile and conformal solar antennas and solar–electromagnetic harvesters including examples implemented on paper and textile substrates are presented. The integration of an antenna with a thermo-electric generator is demonstrated. Waveform optimization in wireless power transfer is addressed, and the ability to improve the RF-DC power conversion efficiency of electromagnetic energy harvesting devices by tailoring the characteristics of the transmitted signals is discussed. The last part of the talk presents application examples including wireless sensors powered from solar and electromagnetic energy harvesting, millimeter wave back-scattering, solar energy harvesting for RFID tags and sensors based on ambient backscattering.

11h00 - 11h15 Coffee Break

11h15 - 12h Scalable and energy-efficient communications in IoT networks - Dr. Nicola Accettura, LAAS-CNRS

Abstract: The progress in miniaturization techniques for electronic circuits is still advancing with the effect of an upcoming tidal increase both in the number of networked objects and in the amount of generated information traffic. Scalable communication protocols for the Internet of Things (IoT) are required for an anticipated seamless management of both the expected network growth and the surge of information traffic. At the same time, energy-efficiency is required for containing power consumption onto most IoT smart objects, which are constrained in terms of energy storage. However, scalability and energy-efficiency can result as conflicting requirements, thus requiring proper architectural design. Corroborated by standardization activities, such a research investigation will be presented within this talk, and some light will be shed on the most recent tradeoffs found for different wireless low power technologies, ranging from time synchronized mesh networks to long range wide area networks.

12h - 13h00 Lunch

Session 6: Technology transfer and the culture of university spin-offs

13h - 13h45  -  Using the results of your research – technology transfer and spinout companies - Cambridge Entreprise

Abstract: Cambridge Enterprise will talk through the process of generating impact by commercializing your research, including discussion of patenting and of setting up your own spin-out company.

13h45 - 14h30 Pulses of light for healthcare technologies - Dr. Daniel Popa - Univ. of Cambridge

Abstract: Pulses generated by lasers can last only femtoseconds (fs, 1fs= 1 millionth of 1 billionth of a second) while carrying intensities many millions greater that of our Sun. Applied to biology, such bursts of light can make molecules vibrate, which allows us to identify and distinguish them from other molecules because of their different oscillating patterns. This concept carries the name of its inventor Raman, Nobel laureate in Physics in 1930, and enables very accurate chemical analysis of cells and tissues. Its recent implementation, using ultrashort laser pulses, is called coherent Raman process and enables higher sensitivities and thus higher acquisition speeds, so that it is possible to apply it to real-time microscopy. It is a non-invasive, non-contact technique, as such extremely short pulses do not perturb the sample or alter its biological functions.
Here, I will present my story with coherent Raman, how I entered this field, and in particular the route that allowed me to develop portable light sources that could translate coherent Raman microscopy out of research labs and into clinical practice, developing a new imaging protocol, which will have a revolutionary impact in medical diagnostics.

14h30 - 14h45 Coffee Break

14h45 - 15h30 - Business Models for semiconductor spin-offs from University - Prof. Florin Udrea - Uiversity of Cambridge

Abstract: The talk will bring the stories of 5 spin-offs in the semiconductor fields with completely different business models.  The talk will go through reviewing the range of business models for commercialisation and determining a suitable route to market. The talk will also cover topics such as technology and innovation, investment and  exit routes.

 Session 7:  Closing session - Awards for Posters and CPS in Action Sessions

Friday 1st September 2017

Visit of Colleges of University of Cambridge