Openings

Dr. Song Han is seeking multiple highly motivated PhD students to join the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Lab at the University of Connecticut (UConn), beginning in Spring or Fall 2027.

Research Areas

Our research focuses on the design and analysis of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems and their applications in industrial automation, digital factories, and intelligent transportation systems. Current projects include:

  • NSF/SRC VINES Project: Towards Resilient and Converged NextG Manufacturing Systems
  • NSF/FHWA PDaSP Project: A Holistic Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Data Sharing System for Intelligent Transportation
  • NSF CSR Project: Accurate and Private Multi-Camera Surveillance Systems over Time-Sensitive Networks
  • US DOT Project: University of Connecticut Safe System for All Road Users

Successful applicants will have opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research, publish in leading conferences and journals, collaborate with academic and industry partners, and contribute to externally funded research projects.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants should have:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
  • A strong background in one or more of the following areas:
    • Real-time and embedded systems
    • Computer networks and wireless communications
    • Algorithm design and analysis
  • Strong programming skills and experience developing firmware or software systems
  • Demonstrated research ability through publications and research projects
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

  • More information about the CPS Lab at UConn is available at https://cps.cse.uconn.edu/.
  • The positions are expected to provide financial support through research or teaching assistantships, subject to university policies and satisfactory academic progress.
  • UConn offers competitive graduate assistant stipends based on a student’s qualifications and academic progress. Graduate assistantships include a tuition waiver. Additional information is available in the UConn Graduate Assistant Stipend Chart.
  • Positions are available beginning in either Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

 Application Instructions

Interested students should email Dr. Song Han at song.han@uconn.edu and include:

  • A curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • A brief statement describing their research interests and relevant experience
  • Representative publications and links to relevant projects or code repositories, if available

Please use “PhD Application” as the email subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Formal admission requires a separate application to the School of Computing at the University of Connecticut. The application deadline is January 1, 2027.