Our strategy
UNSWs Research Centres gather a critical mass of researchers to work primarily on a focused area, while providing high external visibility for their activities. They may also play a role in teaching, engaging with end users of their research and in wider community activities. The cCDI is initially being established across the UNSW School of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering but will also actively engage with many other UNSW Faculties.
At the core of the cCDI is a deep expertise in operating systems, programming languages, compilers, formal methods, cyber security, Internet of Things ( IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These technologies are combined to create the tools, platforms and enable the processes needed for open source project operation.
The cCDI’s strategy harnesses the next generation of AI, IOT and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIOT) technologies to optimise performance and safeguard future critical infrastructure systems, with four core principles:
- Work with Industry - Partner with industry to expand and mature the use of secure AIOT technologies in critical digital infrastructure applications.
- Identify Key Projects - Identify existing and future projects that would benefit from the support of critical digital infrastructure system implementation and optimisation outcomes.
- Drive Infrastructure Improvements - Create and promote improved infrastructure systems through the implementation of sustainable, secure and optimsed AIoT applications.
- Grow the Talent Pool - Enhance the skills & breadth of roles within the AIoT talent pool to improve trust, stability and resilience of critical digital infrastructure projects.
UNSW also has great strengths in the AI and Security verticals, with connections to UNSW AI Institute and the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security.