RESEARCH INTERESTS

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My research involves the development and application of practical methods for analysis and design of multivariable robust control systems. This includes:

• Modeling Uncertain Systems

Objective: Develop mathematical models suitable for robust control systems design and analysis
• Value Set Uncertainty Models
• Parameter Varying Models of nonlinear systems
• Linear Fractional Representation of Uncertain Systems
• Multidimensional Realization Theory
• Linear Robust Control

Objective: Develop non conservative methods for analysis and design of multivariable robust control systems
• mu-Synthesis, Mixed H-infinity/H-two Control
• Linear Parameter Varying Systems (LPV)
• Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT)
• Structured Interpolation Theory
• Nonlinear Robust Control

Objective: Develop practical design approaches for nonlinear robust control
• Robust Input-Output Linearization
• Gain Scheduling
• Dynamic Inversion
• Sliding mode control
• High Performance Tracking Systems

Objective: Design control systems for accurate robust tracking of optimal trajectories
• Optimal Trajectory Generation
• High Density Data Storage Servo Systems
• Control of Batch Processes
• Autonomous Navigation

Objective: Develop practical control strategies for navigation of autonomous vehicles
• Control Strategies for Unmanned Vehicles
• Dynamic Estimation for Enhanced Inertial Navigation

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Updated: 1/6/2000
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