Actions for Excellence in Smart Cyber-Physical Systems applications through exploitation of Big Data in the context of Production Control and Logistics

EXCELL foresees the collaboration of academics from 4 European countries (Hungary, Germany, UK, Belgium) in the multidisciplinary topic of Big Data Applications for Cyber-Physical Systems in Production and Logistics Networks. The main scientific and innovation focus of EXCELL was devised both from world wide tendencies and local requirements, departing from the present competences of the cooperating partners (SZTAKI, Fraunhofer-FIT, Aston and KU Leuven). Main project actions focus on: Knowledge acceleration through transnational secondments and training sessions in 8 selected Priority Research Fields (PRFs) and 6 Complementary Skills,Supporting exploitation of research results and user-driven innovation,Augmenting scientific impact actions through key publications and active participation in the scientific discourse,Dissemination and sustainable innovation. The 8 PRFs are: PRF1: Cyber-Physical Systems and Human System Interaction (responsible Fraunhofer) PRF2: Business-based Internet of Things and Services (responsible Fraunhofer) PRF3: Next-generation Authentication and Authorization Solutions (responsible KU Leuven) PRF4: Enhanced Context-aware Services (responsible KU Leuven) PRF5: Cognitive modelling and social networking approaches (responsible ASTON) PRF6: Data mining (responsible ASTON) PRF7: Data interoperability (responsible SZTAKI) PRF8: Tracking and tracing (responsible SZTAKI). The 6 Complementary Skills that are the subject of training actions include: Technology transfer and results deployment to industry, Emotional intelligence, Motivating others, Personal impact, Stress management for managers, and Hands-on experience by using and contributing to software tools.