Christina Kolb

Christina Kolb serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems. Her research centers on cybersecurity and safety engineering for critical infrastructure systems, with emphasis on energy grids and urban robotics applications.

Her core research domains include:

• Security-safety interdependencies in cyber-physical systems
• Threat modeling for autonomous delivery robots in urban environments
• Energy-efficient communication network algorithms
• Ad-hoc network security protocols

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strategic focus on integrated safety-security frameworks, particularly for smart grid protection (Gridshield) and urban robotics. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering solutions, demonstrating consistent exploration of multi-level modeling approaches to address complex system vulnerabilities across energy and transportation sectors.