Prof. Yang Shi is elected to be the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

On Sept. 3, Prof. Yang Shi was elected to be the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of Canada’s highest scientific honors.

Prof. Shi is internationally renowned for his innovative contributions to control theory and its application to intelligent mechatronics, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. His research has improved the control performance of uncrewed vehicles in the air, on land, on and under the sea. For more than 20 years, Prof. Shi has continuously developed, expanded and applied an integrated model predictive control framework that makes autonomous vehicles, robots, and internet-linked things in general, more reliable, connected, communicative and efficient. He has transformed modern society through his pioneering integration of technology and engineering principles.

On Sept. 4, Prof. Shi shared his perspective during an interview with the university:

“I like the quote 'There is nothing more practical than a good theory.' I am inspired by the principle that rigorous theory provides the essential framework and methodologies to guide practical applications toward success. I have been fortunate to have great mentors and am honoured to work with many brilliant students. I look forward to conducting and enjoying more insightful and impactful research for the benefit of society and humanity.”

(Prof. Yang Shi appears on page 87)

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