Dr. Abhishek Phadke is an Assistant Professor [Tenure track] at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia
University website: Link
Dr. Abhishek Phadke's primary research interests include the resilient operations of real-world cyber-physical systems. The dynamic environment that CPS' operate in necessitate them to be robust and adaptable to internal and external disruptions, and maintain acceptable performance.
Dr Abhishek Phadke heads the ADAPT LAB at the School of Engineering and Computer Science at CNU. the lab currently has several students pursuing research on topics ranging from heterogeneous robotics, sensor security, low cost capability addition to UAVs and Blockchain development.
He graduated with a PhD in Geospatial and Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in May 2024
Link to official announcement: Link
Advisor: Dr. F. Antonio Medrano [Website link: link]
His prior education includes a M.S in Electrical engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a B.E (B.S equivalent) in Electronics engineering from University of Mumbai
Research interests
Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles (Development, Communication, Swarms)
Heterogeneous robot systems
Multi-agent systems and swarms
Blockchain technology and applications
Optimization in node based grids and networks
Sensor security
Broad domain cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems
(Electrical Engineering focus)
Renewable energy generation
Smart city and Microgrid