UWindsor professor wins one of Canada’s top research awards for work securing the cars we drive
Dr. Mitra Mirhassani studies how the connected systems in modern vehicles can be hacked and how to stop it. That work has earned the University of Windsor professor one of Canada's most prestigious research honours, the 2026 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship. (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Every time you start your car, sensors, software and wireless connections work together to keep you moving.
Dr. Mitra Mirhassani wants to make sure no one can use that technology against you.
