Research Areas

The research activity of GRyS covers a broad range of topics in computer and communication engineering, with a focus on the design of intelligent, interconnected, and resilient systems.
Our work spans from the theoretical foundations of distributed architectures to the practical deployment of complex cyber-physical environments, always driven by innovation, reliability, and real-world impact.

⚙️ Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) seamlessly integrate computational algorithms with physical processes, enabling autonomous, adaptive, and data-driven behaviors.
GRyS contributes to the modeling, simulation, and control of CPS for domains such as smart agriculture, mobility, and robotics — where real-time responsiveness and system resilience are key.

📡 Wireless Sensors and Actuators Networks (WSAN)

Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks form the backbone of many modern cyber-physical infrastructures.
Our work explores low-power communication, network reliability, and data fusion for distributed sensing, with applications in environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and intelligent systems.

🌐 Internet of Things (IoT) & Ubiquitous Computing

The Internet of Things connects billions of devices that sense, process, and act within physical environments.
GRyS investigates scalable and secure IoT architectures that enable ubiquitous computing, context awareness, and autonomous coordination among heterogeneous devices.

🔒 Network and Services Security

Security and trust are essential across all layers of modern networked systems.
Our research addresses threat detection, secure communication protocols, and resilient architectures to protect data, services, and infrastructure from cyberattacks and failures.

🤖 Networked Cooperative Agents (NCA)

Networked Cooperative Agents are autonomous entities capable of collaboration and decision-making through communication and shared goals.
We develop distributed coordination mechanisms and intelligent middleware to support agent-based control in complex, dynamic environments.

🤝 Networked Cooperative Robotics

Building on multi-agent systems, our work in cooperative robotics focuses on communication, coordination, and collective behavior among autonomous robots — both ground-based and underwater.
These systems are key enablers of search and rescue, agriculture, and environmental exploration scenarios.

🧠 Decision Support Systems (DSS) & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Decision Support Systems combine data analytics, AI, and domain knowledge to help humans and systems make informed choices.
GRyS develops intelligent DSS frameworks that integrate reasoning, learning, and adaptive feedback for smart environments and autonomous systems.

🔗 Distributed Applications & Semantic Middleware

Semantic middleware provides interoperability across distributed applications through ontologies, metadata, and context-aware reasoning.
We design and implement platforms that enable seamless data exchange, service discovery, and system integration across heterogeneous technologies.

💻 Advanced Software Engineering

Complex systems demand advanced methods for software design, verification, and lifecycle management.
Our expertise includes model-driven engineering, formal verification, and continuous integration processes that ensure high-quality and maintainable software solutions.

☁️ Cloud and Edge Computing

We explore hybrid architectures that combine the computational power of the cloud with the responsiveness of edge devices.
This research enables scalable, low-latency, and energy-efficient distributed computing solutions for data-intensive and time-critical applications.

🏙️ Enabling Technologies for Smart Domains

GRyS contributes to the development of smart environments such as cities, grids, and factories, integrating IoT, AI, and communication infrastructures.
These technologies support sustainable urban development, efficient energy management, and improved quality of life through intelligent digitalization.

Each of these areas interconnects within our broader mission: to advance the state of the art in networked, intelligent, and trustworthy systems that benefit society through innovation and collaboration.