Rob I Davis

Rob I Davis is a Senior Research Fellow - Reader at the Department of Computer Science, University of York. He is a core member of the Real-Time Systems Research Group, focusing on real-time embedded systems, scheduling, and mixed-criticality systems. His work emphasizes schedulability analysis for single-core, multi-core, and networked systems, integrating WCET analysis with probabilistic approaches. Davis has transferred research into commercial products through three start-ups he co-founded and directed. He is actively involved in advancing real-time system reliability and scalability through collaborative industry-academia initiatives.

• Role: Senior Research Fellow - Reader
• Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, University of York
• Research Group: Real-Time and Distributed Systems

His research interests span real-time scheduling, probabilistic timing analysis, and fault-tolerant systems. Key contributions include frameworks for multi-core schedulability analysis, industry surveys, and protocols like AirTight for mixed-criticality wireless systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical industrial applications, emphasizing safety-critical and embedded system requirements.

Publications highlight innovations in scheduling algorithms, resource stress management, and adaptive mixed-criticality systems. His research trends reflect a focus on optimizing real-time performance while addressing challenges like deadline adherence and uncertainty in dynamic environments.

Key contributions include three start-ups based on his research, demonstrating real-world impact. He has advised multiple research projects and contributed to major industry collaborations, though no formal student advisees are listed. His lab, the Real-Time Systems Research Group, drives cutting-edge advancements in real-time computing.