Research

Faculty and students in CDS are active in a number of research areas.

Primary theoretical areas of research include:

• robust control
  
• multivariable and nonlinear dynamical systems
• multiscale modeling
• optimal and decentralized control
• system identification and estimation theory
• communications and information theory

Applications include:

• mixing and transport processes in fluids
• cooperative control of multi-vehicle systems
• networking and communication systems
• biological systems
• quantum measurement and control
• control of nonlinear and mechanical systems
• nonlinear and chaotic dynamics
• mechanics
• nonlinear flight dynamics for highly maneuverable aircraft
• robotics

Selected, active multi-investigator projects:

• Software Enabled Control (DARPA)
• Institute for Quantum Information (NSF)
• Quantum Communication Networks (MURI)
• Mixed Initiative Control of Automa-teams (DARPA)
• Cooperative Control (MURI)
• Integrated Computing, Communications, and Control (AFOSR)
• Systems Biology (NIH)
• Center for Multiscale Modeling and Simulation (CIT, NSF)
• Adaptive Ocean Sampling Network (ONR)