Alumni
PhD students
| Name | Study Period | Present Position | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binyan Xu | Sept. 2020 - Jul. 2024 | Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, ON, Canada | An Integrated Fault-tolerant Model Predictive Control Framework for UAV Systems |
| Tianyu Tan | Sept. 2017 - Jun. 2023 | Control Engineer at China Academy of Science and Innovation, Beijing, China | Robust Model Predictive Control for Switched Dynamic Systems: Asynchronous Switching, Stability and Feasibility, and Fault-Tolerance |
| Henglai Wei | Sept. 2017 - Apr. 2022 | Associate Professor at Beihang University, Beijing, China | Robust and Distributed Model Predictive Control with Application to Cooperative Marine Vehicles |
| Qian Zhang | Sept. 2016- Apr. 2022 | Optimal Energy Management Strategies for Electric Vehicles: Advanced Control and Learning-Based Perspectives | |
| Kunwu Zhang | June 2016 - Dec. 17, 2021 | Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at University of Toronto | Adaptive Learning and Robust Model Predictive Control for Uncertain Dynamic Systems |
| Qi Sun | June 2016 - Aug. 31, 2021 | Associate Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China | Robust Model Predictive Control of Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems: Security and Resource-Awareness |
| Changxin Liu | May. 2019 - Aug. 13, 2021 | Professor at East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China | Provably Efficient Algorithms for Decentralized Optimization |
| Yuan Yang | Sept. 2017 - Apr. 26, 2021 |
2021-2022: Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada 2022- now: Associate Professor at Southeastern University, Nanjing, China |
Distributed Control of Multi-Robot Teleoperation: Connectivity Preservation and Authority Dispatch |
| Jicheng Chen | Sept. 2014 - Jan. 15, 2021 | Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Beihang University, Beijing, China | Aperiodically Sampled Stochastic Model Predictive Control: Analysis and Synthesis |
| Chao Shen | Sept. 2012 - Mar. 9, 2018 | Assistant Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada | Motion Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Using Advanced Model Predictive Control Strategy |
| Yuanye Chen | Sept. 2012 - Dec. 12, 2017 | Assistant Professor at North China Electric Power University, China | Analysis and Synthesis of Distributed Control Systems Under Communication Constraints |
| Bingxian Mu | Sept. 2013 - Dec. 8, 2017 | Assistant Professor at University of New Hampshire, NH, USA | Cooperative Control of Quadrotors and Mobile Robots: Controller Design and Experiments |
| Mingxi Liu | Sept. 2012 - Apr. 21, 2016 | Assistant Professor at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA | Modeling and Control of Controllable Electric Loads in Smart Grid |
| Ramtin Rakhsha | Sept. 2009 - Mar. 25, 2015 | Faculty Member at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Scalable Distributed Networked Haptic Cooperation |
| Xiaotao Liu | Sept. 2010 - Nov. 27, 2014 | Associate Professor at Xidian University, Xi'an, China | Robust Model Predictive Control and Distributed Model Predictive Control: Feasibility and Stability |
| Jian Wu | Sept. 2009 - Jan. 25, 2013 | Senior Flight Control Engineer at Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd., Shanghai, China | Concensus in Multi-Agent Systems and Bilateral Teleoperation with Communication Constraints |
| Ji Huang | Sept. 2009 - Apr. 25, 2013 | Senior Control Engineer at LANGTREE Controls Limited, Sarnia, ON, Canada | Analysis and Synthesis of Semi-Markov Jump Linear Systems and Networked Dynamic Systems |
| Huiping Li | Sept. 2009 - Apr. 15, 2013 | Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China | Filtering and Model Predictive Control of Networked Nonlinear Systems |
| Xu Mao | Sept. 2009 - Dec. 15, 2012 | Instructor at Camosun College, Victoria, BC, Canada | Backlash Reduction Using Actuation Redundancy for Planar Parallel Manipulators |
| Hui Zhang | Sept. 2009 - Jun. 18, 2012 | Professor (One Thousand Young Talent Plan) at Beihang University, Beijing, China | Robust Tracking Control and Signal Estimation for Networked Control Systems |
| Yang Lin | Sept. 2006 - Nov. 09, 2011 | Process Control Engineer, Hatch Engineering, Calgary, Canada | Design for a High Precision Hydraulic Position Control System |
Master students
MASc
| Name | Study Period | Present Position | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengcheng Hu | Jan. 2022 - Nov. 2024 | Ph.D. Student at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Integration of Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Systems with Application to Robot Manipulators |
| Yue Song | Sept. 2020 - Sept. 15, 2023 | Ph.D. Student at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Model Predictive Control for Linear Systems with Random Packet Dropouts with Application to Quadrotors |
| Yufan Dai | Sept. 2020 - Sept. 8, 2023 | Ph.D. Student at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Robust and Resilient Model Predictive Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Against DoS Attacks |
| Tianxiang Lu | Jan. 2018 - Aug. 21, 2020 | Ph.D. Student at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Autonomous Navigation for a Two-Wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicle: Design and Implementation |
| Chen Ma | Jan. 2017 - Apr. 21, 2020 | Application of LQR and H2-optimal Control for a Quadrotor System | |
| Chonghan Ma | Sept. 2017 - Apr. 20, 2020 | Embedded System Design and Joint Motion Control of a Quadruped Robot | |
| Zhuo Li | Sept. 2017 - Mar. 31, 2020 | Distributed Model Predictive Control based Consensus of General Linear Multi-agent Systems with Input Constraints | |
| Huaiyuan Sheng | May 2017- Dec. 12, 2019 | Control Engineer at Quaternion Aerospace, Canada | Image-Based Visual Servoing of a Quadrotor Using Model Predictive Control |
| Zhang Zhang | Sept. 2016- May 15, 2019 | Electrical Engineer, Tianxin Instrument Group Co., Ltd, China | Path-following Control for Power Generating Kites Using Economic Model Predictive Control Approach |
| Changxin Liu | Jan. 2018 - Feb. 19, 2019 | Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology,Stockholm, Sweden. | Robust Model Predictive Control and Scheduling Co-design for Networked Cyber-physical Systems |
| Xiang Sheng | Sept. 2015- Mar. 8, 2018 | Ph.D. Student at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Mechanical Design and Simulation Studies of A Quadruped Robot Motion Control System |
| Yuan Yang | Sept. 2015- Jun. 19, 2017 | Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada | Stable Bilateral Teleoperation with Time-Varying Delays |
| Kunwu Zhang | Jan. 2014- Jul. 19, 2016 | Research Assistant at University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada | Flight Control of a Quadrotor: Theory and Experiments |
| Bingxian Mu | Sept. 2011 - May 22, 2013 | Assistant Professor at University of New Hampshire, USA | Analysis of Networked Multi-Agent Systems with Second-Order Dynamics and Euler-Lagrange Dynamics |
| Mingxi Liu | Sept. 2010 - May 28, 2012 | Assistant Professor at The University of Utah, USA | Energy Efficient Operation Strategy Design for the Combined Cooling, Heating and Power System |
| Qiao Zhang | Sept. 2008 - Aug. 26, 2010 | Siemens, Clinical Affairs Specialist | Cuff-Free Blood Pressure Estimation using Signal Processing Techniques |
| Amitoz Ralhan | Jan. 2008 - Dec. 15, 2009 | System Analyst at Pulse Services Inc, Toronto | Application of Machine Learning for Fall Detection and Movement Classification |
| Huazhen Fang | Jan. 2007 - Apr. 01, 2009 | Associate Professor at University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, U.S. | State Estimation, System Identification and Adaptive Control for Networked Systems |
| Bo Yu | Sept. 2006 - Sept. 19, 2008 | Senior Control Engineer at General Motors, U.S. | Networked Control System Design and Parameter Estimation |
MEng
| Name | Study Period | Present Position | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Faronbi | Sept. 2020 - May 2024 | Evaluation of Ride Comfort and Road Holding for Heavy Vehicle Suspension (HVS) through Model Predictive Controller (MPC) based on Hybrid Semi-Active Damping Strategy | |
| Mathews Issac | Sept. 2020 - Apr. 2024 | Literature Review of 3D-bio Printed Hair Follicles and the Proposal for A Permanent Hair System on the Scalp Department | |
| Yang Zhao | Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2022 | Control Engineer, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Victoria, BC, Canada | Reinforcement Learning Control for Autonomous Vehicles |
| Haoqiang Ji | Jan. 2015 - Sept. 08, 2017 | Mechanical/Electrical Technician at Oldcastle APG- Abbotsford Concrete, Canada | PLC Programming for A Water Level Control System: Design and System Implementation |
| Robin Thomas | Sept. 2014 - May 9, 2017 | Control Engineer at General Motors, Canada | Sliding Mode Controller on a Quadrotor |
| Yiming Zhao | Sept. 2012 - Aug. 26, 2015 | Model Predictive Control of Wave Energy Converters | |
| Xue Xing | Sept. 2013 - Aug. 26, 2015 | Analysis of Electric Field Distribution of Buried Pipeline Coating |