Iury Bessa
Mathematics
With a strong background in electrical engineering, Iury Bessa completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Federal University of Amazonas and his PhD at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, with a research period at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. As co-founder and head of the e-Controls research group, he is dedicated to developing automatic control systems that prioritize safety and reliability despite uncertainties such as system failures and cyber-attacks. His current research addresses the growing challenge of ensuring safe and resilient cyber-physical systems (CPS) operation in an increasingly connected world.
Beyond his dedication to research, Iury finds joy in spending time with his large family, whether traveling, watching movies, exploring new cuisines, or simply enjoying conversation. An anime enthusiast, board game fan, and nature lover, he finds a sense of relaxation and connection to the environment by escaping to waterfalls.
Projects
Control systems are fundamental to cyber-physical systems (CPS), engineered systems that integrate computational and physical components. These systems rely heavily on communication and computing technologies. As CPS become more commonplace, society’s dependence on them grows, making security and reliability critical. Fortunately, these technologies offer benefits by streamlining processes, increasing flexibility, and providing a wealth of data. This data can be used to address the inherent complexity of these integrated systems. This project proposes to use this wealth of data to design reliable control systems for CPS and to provide certifications that ensure their safe and reliable operation, even in the face of cyber threats arising from their underlying technologies.
