Dear IEEE Bosnia and Herzegovina Section member,
We hereby invite you to attend the Workshop AI in Cyber Security of Cyber Physical Systems: Friend or a Foe, held by Dr. Manic. The workshop will be held at International Burch University in Sarajevo at the Collaborative Lab on 17.07.2025. beginning at 11:00.
If you have further questions, please respond to: dejan.jokic@ibu.edu.ba or hcapelj1@etf.unsa.ba
Abstract:
Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have created unprecedented opportunities for real-time monitoring and understanding of the behavior and health of complex systems. However, the use of AI for anomaly detection and intrusion prevention often come with a “warning label”. This talk will explore the latest developments in AI through real-world case studies, reflecting on both best practices and challenges in designing effective AI systems. We will examine scenarios involving both large and limited datasets, discuss the integration of human expertise and physics-based models, and emphasize the critical role of effective visualization and explainability in the deployment of trustworthy AI solutions.
This interactive talk will begin with the fundamentals of neural networks and deep learning, explore global trends in AI for cyber-physical systems (CPS), and conclude with an overview of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES), highlighting opportunities for engagement with the world’s largest professional organization.
Bio:
Dr. Manic is a Professor with the Computer Science Department and Director of VCU Cybersecurity Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed over 60 research grants in AI/ML in cyber and energy and intelligent controls. He authored over 250 refereed articles in international journals, books, and conferences, has given over 70 invited talks around the world, holds several U.S. patents and has won 2018 R&D 100 Award for Autonomic Intelligent Cyber Sensor (AICS), one of top 100 science and technology worldwide innovations in 2018, and is recipient of the 2023 FBI DCLA Director’s Community Leadership Award for innovative research in AI & cybersecurity.
He is an inductee of US National Academy of Inventors (senior class of 2023, member class of 2019), and a Fellow of Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (specialty in AI & Cybersecurity). He holds Joint Appointment with Idaho National laboratory.
He is an IEEE IES President (2024-2025), after serving in multiple IES officer positions, IEEE Fellow (for contributions to machine learning based cybersecurity in critical infrastructures), recipient of IEEE IES 2019 Anthony J. Hornfeck Service Award, 2012 J. David Irwin Early Career Award, 2017 IEM Best Paper Award, associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, IEEE Open Journal of Industrial Electronics Society, and IEEE IES Senior Life AdCom member. He served as AE of Trans. on Industrial Electronics, was a founding chair of IEEE IES Technical Committee on Resilience and Security in Industry, and was a General Chair of IEEE ICIT 2023, IEEE IECON 2018, IEEE HSI 2019
