Advanced Wireless and Security Lab

Founded in 2008 under the leadership of Dr. Kemal Akkaya, ADvanced WIreless and SEcurity (ADWISE) Research Lab conducts research broadly on the networking, security and privacy aspects of Cyber-physical Systems (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT). Our research exploits theoretical tools from communication, cryptography, game theory, optimization and social sciences while also not ignoring practical tools in terms of simulation, emulation and prototype development.  Over the last decade, our research has been funded by numerous agencies such as National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Air Force Research Labs, Department of Labor, Cyber Florida as well as industries such as Cisco and TrendMicro.  For further details, please explore our project, people, publications and other achievements on this website.

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Our lab is committed to training the next generation of cybersecurity experts through hands-on research and collaborative projects.

With 300+ publications, our lab doesn't just study cybersecurity, we build the original tools and protocols that define the field

Located in the VCU College of Engineering, our lab is a space for innovation, testing, and brainstorming.