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Data-driven learning of feedback policies for robust model predictive control: An approximation-theoretic view

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a widely used optimization-based framework for the synthesis of feedback control, with mature theory and practice in the linear setting. Yet computational tractability remains a key bottleneck—particularly for robust nonlinear min-max MPC—because solving a (robust) optimization problem at every step is expensive and often intractable in practice. Explicit or approximate MPC […]

Normal modes and manoeuvre analysis in a closed form aircraft dynamic model

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

 In this seminar, I will first introduce an empirical four-parameter formula for lift and drag on an airfoil, which shows good fits to experimental data. I will then use this formula to obtain a closed form nonlinear dynamical model of the longitudinal or pitch plane motions of an aircraft. The method of time scale separation […]

Towards Collaborative Autonomy in Multi-robot Systems: From Swarm Defense to Human-Robot Collaboration

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Multi-robot systems can significantly expand our ability to operate in complex and hazardous environments, from disaster response and environmental monitoring to national security. Achieving this requires robotic teams that are scalable, resilient, and capable of safe collaboration with each other and with humans. In this talk, I will present my research toward advancing such autonomous […]

From Flight Control to Multi-Agent Systems

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

In this two-part talk, I will present an overview of my research over the past ten years in the academia and the industry. In the first part, I will talk about the use of articulated wings for rapid manoeuvring at high angles of attack, particularly with application to landing in constrained spaces. I will present […]

Electrospinning Technology, Applications and Advancements

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Electrospinning has emerged as one of the most versatile and impactful techniques for producing nanofibers in various applications, including healthcare, biotechnology, filtration, and advanced materials. This seminar offers a comprehensive overview of both the foundational science and the latest advancements that are shaping the future of the field. The talk will cover topics such as […]

Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies and Applications from VPG Laserone: Integrating Industrial, Medical, and Scientific Innovations

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

VPG Laserone, a successor of IRE-Polus Ltd founded in 1991 by physicist Valentin P. Gapontsev, represents over three decades of scientific leadership in high-power fiber laser technology. The company has established a vertically integrated manufacturing ecosystem in Russia—localizing 85 % of component production and dedicating 25 % of its investments to R&D—to design, develop, and […]

Experimental Studies and Control of Subsonic & Supersonic Flows Strategic Opportunities for Collaboration with Florida State University

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

This talk will consist of parts: The first provides an overview of some interesting and challenging problems that have been studied over the past three decades by my research group. These studies span subsonic and supersonic flows and often involve developing or applying advanced diagnostics in difficult environments allowing us to peer into complex, feature-rich […]

Ph.D.(Engg):Elastic Wave Propagation in Textured Polycrystalline Media

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

The performance and reliability of structural components in advanced engineering applications, such as turbine discs in aeroengines, are critically influenced by their microstructural characteristics, particularly the crystallographic texture. Texture controls the mechanical response of a material and ultimately governs the safe life of a component. Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques offer a powerful way to […]

Analysis and Design of Highly Flexible Morphing Structures

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Advancements in the aviation sector have consistently aimed to maximize efficiency through a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on optimizing both structural and aerodynamic performance. Although modern aerospace structures are engineering marvels, they often lack or limit the flexibility observed in nature—such as the flexible, flapping wings of birds. This contrast underscores a significant opportunity to enhance […]

Development of Control Law for MALE UAV with Autonomous Take-off and Landing

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

This seminar presents a systematic methodology for the design of flight control laws for Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV operating at high altitudes, including the development of control law for fully autonomous take-off and landing operations. The process begins by developing a detailed model of the aircraft, incorporating parameters such as mass, inertia, aerodynamic […]

Nature of Phase Kinetics and Memory in Shape Memory Alloys

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Shape Memory phenomenon in some intermetallics like NiTi is well known. However, during arbitrary thermomechanical loading, these materials exhibit several other interesting, yet less-understood phenomena. In this talk, Thermal Arrest Memory and associated effects during interrupted phase transformations in shape memory alloys are discussed and some fascinating underpinnings in the associated martensitic transformations are highlighted. […]

Onboard Trajectory Optimization for System Autonomy on Saturday

Auditorium (AE 005), Department of Aerospace Engineering

Onboard trajectory optimization lies at the heart of true system autonomy, including UAVs, Robots, spacecrafts, launch vehicles, missiles, and so on. Onboard trajectory optimization in real time (optimal guidance) can be generally viewed as a difficult problem. However, it holds great promise for true system autonomy. The complex interplay between autonomy and onboard decision support […]

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