A Blockchain-Powered Secure Architecture for Cyber Marketplaces of Electric Vehicles

Qi AN; Frank JIANG; Chengzu DONG; Shantanu PAL; Jianhua LI; Azadeh Ghari NEIAT; William YEOH

doi:10.1109/TIA.2025.3536421

A Blockchain-Powered Secure Architecture for Cyber Marketplaces of Electric Vehicles

Qi AN
, Frank JIANG
, Chengzu DONG
, Shantanu PAL
, Jianhua LI
, Azadeh Ghari NEIAT
, William YEOH

Division of Artificial Intelligence

Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure necessitates advanced solutions for secure and private authentication at EV charging stations. This research introduces a blockchain-based framework enhanced with self-sovereign identity (SSI) features, targeting the improvement of privacy and security in cyber marketplaces for EVs. The inclusion of SSI enables users to maintain full control over their digital identities, a critical advancement for authenti- cation processes at EV charging stations. This system effectively addresses the growing privacy and security challenges within the expanding EV infrastructure. By integrating Zero-knowledge proof with self-sovereign identity, the framework not only ensures robust security but also preserves user privacy by enabling users to prove their identity without exposing sensitive personal information. We propose an efficient and user-friendly solution, showcasing its potential as a pioneering inno- vation in the field of EV charging infrastructure.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4198-4213
Number of pages	16
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Volume	61
Issue number	3
Early online date	30 Jan 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2025.3536421
Publication status	Published - May 2025

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 1972-2012 IEEE.

Funding

This work was supported in part by the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship and in part by the 2022 Mini ARC Analog Program – Discovery Project by Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) affiliated in Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre (Deakin Cyber).

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Blockchain
Internet of Things
electronic vehicles
privacy
security
self-sovereign identity
zero knowledge proof

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