Our research
group covers the full field of automotive safety and cybersecurity and
maintains strong links with the Hungarian automotive ecosystem, particularly
key TIER1 suppliers. Through close industrial cooperation, we have access to
state-of-the-art technologies and methods, especially in automotive
cybersecurity.
A central focus
of our work is the interaction between cybersecurity and system reliability. We
develop integrated design and analysis methodologies that address both
functional safety and cyber-safety requirements, supporting the development of
resilient and secure automotive systems. In addition, we have strong expertise
in accident reconstruction and forensic analysis, with particular emphasis on
accidents involving highly automated vehicles, including reconstruction
methods, dominant conflict types, and liability-related issues.
Our research is
strongly driven by industrial needs and supported by strategic partnerships.
Within the MASPOV project, conducted with Ukatemi Technologies, we developed
methods and tools for assessing vehicle safety and cybersecurity
characteristics. In collaboration with Microsec, we adapted public key
infrastructure–based authentication solutions for automotive systems and
demonstrated their applicability.
A key outcome of
our work is an integrated testing methodology for vehicle-to-vehicle wireless
communication addressing both safety and cybersecurity aspects; its patenting
and industrial exploitation are currently underway. Our expertise is also
regularly requested by industry partners for the analysis of serious vehicle
failures and traffic accidents.
We actively involve BSc, MSc and PhD students in our research, enabling them to gain practical experience and identify areas of specialization. We also support talent recruitment through the Safety First! competition, which exposes students to real-world automotive safety and cybersecurity challenges beyond formal education.