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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
The mission of the CST group is to develop new methods and tools in the area of Systems Theory, Control Engineering and Mechatronics. The research focuses on understanding the fundamental system properties that determine the performance of mechanical engineering systems, and exploiting this knowledge for the design of the high-tech systems of the future.
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We want an internationally leading role in research, combined with inspiring education, valorisation through spin-off companies, and direct co-operation with industry.
Organisational profile
Our overall research strategy is focused on performance-driven design and control. The performance of a controlled system is defined as the extent to which the actual behaviour of the system matches the intended behaviour, while being subject to disturbances acting on the system and variations in system dynamics. Performance requirements can be related, for instance, to the accurate tracking of a set-point (motion) or to the energy utilisation (hybrid vehicles). Fundamental properties that determine and possibly limit performance can be found in both external sources (disturbances acting on the system) and internal sources (system properties, controller properties, quality of sensors and actuators etc.). Only by an integrated design of both the mechatronic (hardware) system and the (software) controller the highest performance requirements can be achieved.
The engineering question underlying the design problem of high-performance systems is how to find the best combination of controller and system realisation such that the performance requirements are achieved for all prescribed situations (disturbances and system variations).
The scientific question is how to exploit (model-based) insights into the fundamental properties of the system for systematic analysis and design, leading to a significant increase in the achievable performance. It is clear that the engineering question has a strong interrelationship with the scientific question, in which the former has the role of validation and inspiration for new directions of research.
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Profiles
Leontine I.M. Aarnoudse
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
A.R.P. Andriën
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology - Doctoral Candidate
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD), Student
Rick Baade
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology - Former Doctoral Candidate
Person: Unknown
Projects
- 1 Active
Learning based control in MR-guided hyperthermia for 3D adaptive therapy (Learn 2 act)
Heemels, W. P. M. H. (. & Nouwens, S.
1/01/20 → 6/05/24
Project: Research direct
Research Output
Accurate FRF identification of complex systems via multivariable experiment design
Dirkx, N. J., van de Wijdeven, J. J. M. & Oomen, T. A. E., 2020, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Professional
Open Access
File
A comparison of low-load efficiency optimization on a heavy-duty engine operated with gasoline-diesel RCCI and CDC
Willems, R. C., Deen, N. G., Willems, F. P. T. & Somers, L. M. T., 1 Jan 2020, ASME 2019 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference, ICEF 2019. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 12 p. V001T03A003Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
An X-ray imaging device
van Pinxteren, J., Vermeulen, J. P. M. B. & van Loon, R., 12 Mar 2020, IPC No. A61B 6/00, World Intellectual Property Organization, Patent No. WO2020048896, 2 Sep 2019, Priority date 7 Sep 2018, Priority No. 18193227.8Research output: Patent › Patent publication
Open Access
File
Equipment
Automotive Engineering Science Laboratory
E. Meinders (Manager) & Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Manager)
Dynamics and ControlFacility/equipment: Research lab
Constructions and Mechanisms Laboratory
P.C.J.N. Rosielle (Manager) & Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Manager)
Control Systems TechnologyFacility/equipment: Research lab
Prizes
2020: DISC PhD Award for one of my PhD students (Stefan Heijmans)
W.P.M.H. (Maurice) Heemels (Recipient), 31 Mar 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
3E-Royal SMIT- De Kuyper Award
Elena Mocanu (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
ASML-award for the best fundamental Ph.D. thesis @ TU/e
W.P.M.H. (Maurice) Heemels (Recipient), 2000
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
Activities
Position Paper AI in Mobiliteit en Transport
Frank P.T. Willems (Recipient)8 Apr 2020
Activity: Other activity types › Other › Professional
39th Benelux Meeting on Systems and Control
Prasoon Garg (Participant), Xander L.J. Seykens (Contributor), Paul Mentink (Contributor), Frank P.T. Willems (Contributor)12 Mar 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
Optimization for Smart Mobility Systems: from F1 Racing to Urban Mobility
Mauro R.U. Salazar Villalon (Speaker)20 Feb 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Press / Media
World: Plunging solar energy prices spell bright future for clean electricity
28/05/20 → 29/05/20
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Marco de Baar appointed new director NWO institute DIFFER
26/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, will corner semi market and replace diesel
29/04/20 → 1/05/20
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Research areas
Automotive powertrains
Thomas M. Hafkamp (Content manager), Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
Control of fusion plasmas
Thomas M. Hafkamp (Content manager), Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
Cyber-Physical Systems and Systems Engineering
Thomas M. Hafkamp (Content manager), Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
Student theses
A control-oriented model for breakdown and burn-through in TCV and its application
Author: Ravensbergen, T., 26 Jan 2017Supervisor: Felici, F. (Supervisor 1), Reimerdes, H. (External person) (External coach), Sinha, J. (External person) (External coach) & de Baar, M. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
A generalized model for the simulation of tomato crop yield
Author: Kuijpers, W., 29 Jun 2016Supervisor: van de Molengraft, M. (Supervisor 1) & Mourik, van, S. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
A mechatronic force feedback device
Author: Weel, N., Aug 2007Supervisor: Steinbuch, M. (Supervisor 1), Serrarens, A. (External coach) & Damen, A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master