Difference: ControlResearch (r2 vs. r1)
The Control Group's work ranges from fundamental theory through to applied control. A Some enduring themes of the group have been design, optimisation and robustness. In recent years a number of new directions have been initiated outside of traditional engineering areas (e.g. biological systems, internet stability). stability, passive mechanical networks). It is expected that this mix will continue, 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 Some theory of feedback systems (Prof K.Glover, Prof. M.C.Smith, Dr G.Vinnicombe). the areas currently being investigated in the group include:
Control Fundamental theory of constrained systems; Control, planning and execution by on-line optimisation (Dr J.M.Maciejowski,) feedback systems (Prof K.Glover, Prof R. Sepulchre, Prof. M.C. Smith, Dr G. Vinnicombe).
Control Biological applications of hybrid control and systems theory (Dr J.M.Maciejowski, J. Goncalves, Prof R. Sepulchre, Dr J.Goncalves, G. Dr Vinnicombe)
Control of constrained systems; Control, planning and execution by on-line optimisation (Prof J.M. Maciejowski)
Control of hybrid systems (Prof J.M.Maciejowski, Dr J.Goncalves, Dr G. Vinnicombe)
Control of large scale networks of interacting agents (Dr G. Vinnicombe)
Modelling and control of mechanical networks and passive network synthesis (Prof M.C. Smith)
Biological applications of control and Optimization algorithms (Prof R. Sepulchre) systems theory (Dr J.Goncalves, Dr G.Vinnicombe)
IC engine management Control of power systems (Prof K. Glover, (Dr. G. Vinnicombe) Prof. N. Collings)
Application of advanced control and systems methods to challenging applications in the automotive, aeronautic and IT sectors (All faculty). in the automotive, aeronautic and IT sectors (All faculty).