Brock University researchers are accelerating their efforts to address pressing social challenges thanks to a federal funding boost.<\/p>\n
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Glaucio Haroldo Silva de Carvalho and Professor of Kinesiology Toby M\u00fcndel have received more than $120,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation\u2019s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Announced Friday, Oct. 10, the investment by the Government of Canada through CFI supports research infrastructure, such as lab equipment.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are very grateful for CFI\u2019s support, which enables Brock researchers to take their work to the next level,\u201d says Vice-President, Research Tim Kenyon. \u201cDr. de Carvalho and Dr. M\u00fcndel\u2019s research addresses critical problems that arise for people and institutions around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n In his Cybersecurity and Critical Intelligent Infrastructure (C\u00b2I\u00b2) Lab, Silva de Carvalho and his team aim to strengthen the resilience of digital infrastructure across Canada through research and education.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough hands-on learning and applied research projects in the C\u00b2I\u00b2 Lab we can increase students\u2019 readiness to meet the growing Canadian and global demand for cybersecurity professionals,\u201d says Carvalho.<\/p>\n With the JELF funding, the team will leverage advanced computing resources to conduct simulations that mimic critical infrastructure environments, such as intelligent transportation systems. They will also develop artificial intelligence models to advance their research.<\/p>\n Carvalho, Associate Professor of Computer Science Robson de Grande and their students have also established industry collaborations to address cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructure, such as assessing vulnerabilities and detecting attacks. These systems keep sectors such as telecommunications and transportation operating safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n M\u00fcndel\u2019s JELF funding will be used to advance his research on the health impacts of extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n