The US Department of Homeland Security lists sixteen critical infrastructures that provide secure and reliable operations that are fundamental to national and international economies, security, survival, and quality of life. Some examples of these infrastructures include the financial, energy, food, and transportation sectors. Dr. Amin’s presentation will focus on the technological and operational aspects of cybersecurity and how it impacts these critical infrastructures and the lives of citizens. Please join us to learn more about this multifaceted and critical area of science! Dr. Massoud Amin, IEEE, and ASME Fellow is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor Award Recipient, at the University of MN. He is widely credited as being the “father of the smart grid”, and a cyber-physical security leader who led the development of 24 technologies transferred to industry and directed all security-related R&D for all North American utilities after the 9/11 tragedies. Dr. Amin’s current research focuses on two areas: Global transition dynamics to enhance resilience, agility, security, and efficiency of complex dynamic systems. Technology scanning, mapping, and valuation to identify new science and technology-based opportunities to meet the needs of today’s consumers, companies and the broader society. For further details about Dr. Amin and his research, please visit and read Securing the Electricity Grid. In partnership with Anoka-Hennepin School District, Eden Prairie Public Schools, Edina Public Schools, Hopkins Schools, Lakeville Area Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnetonka Public Schools, Orono Public Schools, Osseo Area Schools, and Wayzata Public Schools. 'Science is Fun, and Science is for Everyone.'
