"Challenges and opportunities in predictive sampled data open-loop feedback control"
Rolf Findeisen
(Univ. Stuttgart)
In the first part we will discuss the issues of output feedback stabilization
using NMPC, since often the full state information as required for the
prediction is not available. For this purpuse we outline different
possibilities to achieve stabilizing output feedback control. In the second
part we focus on the question of control over networks subject to delays and
possible package losses. We will outline how these effects can be
counteracted and compensated, while guaranteeing stability.
This talk is the last talk of the NMPC workshop taking place in the same
room, starting at 13:30 the same day. At 17:00 there will be a coffee
break to which all attendants are warmly invited.
Biographical Information:
Rolf Findeisen is C1-assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Theory
in Engineering at the University of Stuttgart. His main research areas are:
nonlinear model predictive control, output feedback control, optimization
based control and state estimation, differential algebraic systems, nonlinear
control, system theoretical methods in biomedical engineering and biological
systems; and the application of these methods in chemical, biological and
mechanical systems.
Selected publications:
* R. Findeisen, L.B. Biegler, and F. Allgower, editors. Assessment and Future
Directions of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control. Lecture Notes in Control
and Information Sciences. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2006.
* D. Mayne, S.V. Rakovic, R. Findeisen, and F. Allgower. Robust output
feedback model predictive control of constrained linear systems. Automatica,
1217-1222(42):7, 2006.
* M. Diehl, R. Findeisen, H.G. Bock, J.P. Schloeder, and F. Allgwer. Nominal
stability of the real-time iteration scheme for nonlinear model predictive
control. IEE Control Theory Appl., 152(3):296-308, 2005.
* R. Findeisen, L. Imsland, F. Allgwer, and B.A. Foss. Output feedback
stabilization for constrained systems with nonlinear model predictive
control. Int. J. of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 13(3-4):211-227, 2003.
Two OPTEC professors have been awarded three "Gouden Krijtjes", the yearly teaching awards given by the organization of engineering students (vtk). Prof. Lombaert was awarded the prize for the best course in civil engineering, and Prof. Diehl the prizes for the best professor and the best course in mathematical engineering (where he teaches numerical optimization). They received these awards at the yearly "proffentap" where experienced students taught them how to draft beer professionally.
