Strategic Vision
The Control Group's work ranges from fundamental theory through to applied control. A number of new directions have been initiated outside of traditional engineering areas (e.g. biological systems, internet stability). It is expected that this mix will continue, with themes such as hybrid dynamical systems, system interconnection, control with constraints, being major areas of focus, and with new directions being initiated in timely fashion.
Research Themes
Fundamental theory of feedback systems (Prof K.Glover, Prof. M.C.Smith, Dr G.Vinnicombe).
Control of constrained systems; Control, planning and execution by on-line optimisation (Dr J.M.Maciejowski,)
Control of hybrid systems (Dr J.M.Maciejowski, Dr J.Goncalves, Dr Vinnicombe)
Control of large scale networks of interacting agents (Dr G. Vinnicombe)
Modelling and control of mechanical networks (Prof M.C. Smith)
Biological applications of control and systems theory (Dr J.Goncalves, Dr G.Vinnicombe)
IC engine management systems (Prof K. Glover, Prof. N. Collings)
Application of advanced control and systems methods to challenging applications in the automotive, aeronautic and IT sectors (All faculty).
