PhD: Aalborg University, Denmark Contributed by: Rafael Wisniewski, [email protected] PhD Stipends in computer-aided controller design for nonlinear systems. Section for Automation Control at Aalborg University has two PhD stipends in computer-aided controller design for nonlinear systems available from October 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. A critical bottleneck in industrial automation is the lack of efficient numerical methods for designing controls for nonlinear systems. As a result, controllers for nonlinear systems are being designed based on trial-and-error and rule-of-thumb approaches in conjunction with extensive simulation studies. This project is concerned with the development of efficient algorithms for designing controls of high-dimensional nonlinear systems. The proposed methods must be implemented in software, and applied to industrial applications proposed by the project’s three industrial partners. The project is carried out within the CodeMe project, funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research, and led by Professor Rafael Wisniewski. The aim of the project is to develop certificates of positivity for polynomial systems. As an example, a certificate of positivity for a quadratic form is the positive definiteness of its defining matrix. This is the cornerstone in LMI-based controller design. Issues in state-of-the-art numerical methods for nonlinear systems are scalability and numerical stability. Our hypothesis is that the representation of polynomials in the Bernstein basis can alleviate some of these issues. In short, this project will develop scalable numerical methods that will enable the design of controls for nonlinear industrial applications. The candidate is expected to be independent, and to have demonstrated excellence in her/his MSc. The applicants must have a solid background in control theory, numerical methods, mathematical optimization, mathematical analysis, and programming. Good skills in oral and written English are also required. You may obtain further information from Professor Rafael Wisniewski ([email protected]) concerning the scientific aspects of the PhD stipend. For further details on the application process, see kom.aau.dk/project/CodeMe/vacancies/phdPositions.html and for details on the salary see phd.teknat.aau.dk/get-a-phd/financial-aspects/
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:31 +0000
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