Large scale systems

We deal with system decompositions, such as overlapping, and decentralized control design.

Non linear control

We deal with systems with nonlinear components such as hysteresis, couplings and frictions with modelling uncertainties. We develop and apply methods mainly related to Lyapunov stability.

Robust control

We work on control of uncertain systems using methods and tools such as guaranteed cost control, Hinf, LMI's and Lyapunov based design. We deal with uncertainties in parameters, excitations and failures in controllers.

Smart structures and structural control

We are interested in active and semi-active control of vibrations due to undesired excitations in structures from civil, mechanical and related engineering areas. We also deal with damage detection tools.

Adaptive predictive control

We are interested in applications of predictive control within adaptive and expert-ruled scenarios.

Control of irrigation canals

We develop control methods and algorithms to improve the water management efficiency through automatic operation. 

Dynamic systems

We are interested in the qualitative and analytic theory of continuous and discrete dynamic systems. In particular, we study bifurcations, periodic orbits, global asymptotic stability and integrability isues.