Welcome to the Safe and Efficient Real-Time sYstems (SENTRY) Lab!
At SENTRY Lab, we develop resilient, secure, and intelligent real-time systems for safety-critical applications. Our research spans real-time scheduling, cyber-physical systems, robust learning, and embedded system security — all focused on ensuring safe and efficient system operation under uncertainty.
Fully Funded Ph.D. Positions Available: We are looking for 1–2 highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in systems or theory-inclined research to join our lab starting Spring/Fall 2026. If you are passionate about exploring cutting-edge research in real-time systems, cyber-physical systems, and secure and robust machine learning, we encourage you to contact me at aarafat@fiu.edu with a short note on your research interests, your CV, transcripts, and writing samples (published paper, if applicable).
Research Positions for Undergraduate and M.S. Students: We are always seeking highly motivated undergraduate and M.S. students to join our research projects. If you are interested in gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful work, please contact me at aarafat@fiu.edu.
Research Positions for Undergraduate and M.S. Students: We are always seeking highly motivated undergraduate and M.S. students to join our research projects. If you are interested in gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful work, please contact me at aarafat@fiu.edu.
Current Ph.D. Students
-Sadat Shahriyar (Fall 2025 - present)