Research summary
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of industrial facilities requires advanced monitoring and control systems, especially as industries become more complex and interconnected. As Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Monitoring and Control, Dr. Tongwen Chen is studying intelligent alarm monitoring and network-distributed control for cyber-physical systems. His goal is to develop innovative solutions to improve real-time decision-making and system reliability.
Chen’s work has already enhanced how industrial alarms are managed and critical systems controlled. By testing and applying these technologies in real-world settings, he and his research team are strengthening industrial safety, cybersecurity and automation. In addition, by training the next generation of experts in cyber-physical and industrial alarm systems, Chan and his team are ensuring that Canada will remain at the forefront of smart industrial monitoring and control technologies.