WS Chairs

Ph.D., Eng., Iryna Leroy, Czech Republic, Prague, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France, European Security and Defence College, Brussels, Belgium

Mrs. Iryna Leroy is an experienced professional with over 14+ years of expertise in the ICT and SaaS sectors across Europe, the USA, Caucasus, and Central Asian countries for digital transformation initiatives. Manager of Corporate Audit, Information Security and Risk: she manages a large number of information security audits for 50+ company entities globally. Additionally, Iryna supports the implementation of robust continuity plans and procedures for company business lines. From 2020 Iryna Leroy is also serving as an expert for a few DGs at European Commission on ICT and Information Security domains. She has completed extensive training in the domain of security and defense, including Cyber Diplomacy at the EU level. Iryna also serves as an academic professor in Risk Management (ISO 31000) and Digital Transformation at Université de Lorraine in Metz and Nancy. Holding valuable certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (with DMAIC process for improving business continuity, security, and emergency management) and ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor. Mrs. Iryna Leroy’s interests and specializations link to economic security, cyber autonomy, and risk management for critical infrastructures.

Doctor of Technical Sciences, PhD, Associate Professor Zhyla Semen, Head of the Department of Aerospace Radio-Electronic Systems at National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”, Kharkiv, Ukraine

DrS Semen Zhyla is a Head of the Aerospace Radio-Electronic Systems Department, boasting 10 years of progressive experience in the development of radio-engineering systems. He specializes in the statistical optimization of signal processing algorithms, the evaluation of limiting errors in parameter estimation, and the development of both active and passive radar structures. He is adept at CAD simulation using tools such as MatLab, MathCad, Simulink, Maple, and SystemView, ensuring accurate modeling of radio-engineering systems with their typical specifications. S. Zhyla has a proven track record of successfully managing government science projects aimed at improving aircraft onboard radars and ground surveillance radars. His expertise extends to radiometry systems, radar technologies, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) methods, optical coherence tomography, ultra-wideband (UWB) signal processing, and atmospheric research in the microwave frequency band.

Background

This Special Session is organized to bring together aerospace specialists engaged in the scientific research and development of aerospace cybersecurity, methodologies, and technologies for dependable and resilient aerospace remote sensing and communication. The session aims to explore new algorithms, methods, technical solutions, system analysis, maintenance, and technologies in aviation and space radioelectronic and computer systems. The session will provide a platform for discussing the latest advancements and challenges in ensuring the security and dependability of aerospace systems.

This session invites researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest findings, share insights, and discuss innovative approaches to enhancing the cybersecurity and dependability of aerospace systems. Join us to contribute to the advancement of aerospace technologies and ensure the robustness of critical aerospace infrastructure.

Key topics

1. General problems of aerospace systems and infrastructures cybersecurity and resilience:

‒ aerospace safety and security regulation, assessment and assurance;

‒ critical space infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience: challenges and solutions;

‒ mathematical modeling for aerospace systems assessment and decision making.

2. Dependability and cybersecurity of aerospace systems and components:

‒ dependable and resilient aerospace radioelectronics and computer systems;

‒ aerospace information and communication technologies;

‒ embedded aerospace systems design and implementation;

‒ software aerospace engineering: new challenges in cybersecurity and dependability issues;

‒ computational intelligence in aerospace smart systems.

3. Dependability and resilience of aerospace radioelectronic systems and components:

‒ aerospace radars development and operation experience;

‒ antennas for aerospace application;

‒ analog and digital signal and image processing in aerospace radioelectronic and computer systems;

‒ propagation and interaction of electromagnetic waves in aerospace measurement systems.