Wu is an associate professor of computer science and software engineering at UW–Platteville. She specializes in cybersecurity.
Modern farms have increasingly embraced digital technologies, leading to a wealth of data being generated. One example is the use of sensors and IoT devices to monitor livestock and assess animal welfare. This data is crucial for optimizing operations and ensuring productivity on dairy farms in today’s agricultural landscape. However, there are challenges in safeguarding the security and integrity of this data, as various stakeholders, including managers, operators, workers, veterinarians, suppliers, researchers, regulatory agencies, and industry associations, have access to it and may unintentionally or intentionally alter it. Blockchain technology offers a promising solution by providing a decentralized and immutable ledger for securely storing and managing data. This project aims to investigate how blockchain can enhance data security in dairy farming, with the goal of developing specialized expertise in cybersecurity for the dairy industry through collaboration between the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and COPA-DATA (A reputable automation company specializing in secure data acquisition, processing, management, and maintenance.).
Yan Shi (shiy@uwplatt.edu) is also collaborating on this project.