Organisation profile
Introduction / mission
Our mission is to perform top-level research and train next-generation students on the topic of understanding and predicting the dynamics of complex engineering systems in order to develop advanced control, estimation, planning, and learning strategies which are at the core of the intelligent autonomous systems of the future.
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Designing and realizing smart autonomous systems for the industry and society
Organisation profile
Autonomous vehicles, fully automated industrial value chains, high-tech systems, collaborative robots in unstructured environments, intelligent medical devices, automated transportation networks, soft robotics, together with sustainable automotive technology are key examples of the broad application domain of the Dynamics and Control section.
The design of these systems requires a thorough understanding of their underlying dynamics. Therefore, the first focal point of our research is on both data-based and first-principles-based modelling, model complexity management, and dynamic analysis of complex, multi-physics and multi-disciplinary engineering systems.
Building on this foundation, our second focal point is on “making autonomous systems smarter”. To this end, we develop both model- and data-based sensing, planning, and learning and control technologies to provide autonomous systems with the intelligence needed to guarantee performance, robustness, and safety.
Combining the investigation on both dynamics and control theory in one section allows to take on these challenges standing in a privileged position. In particular, it enables us to educate uniquely skilled engineers and researchers as well as to valorize our research together with the high-tech, automotive and energy sectors.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Hamid Abdollahi, MSc
- Mechanical Engineering, Autonomous and Complex Systems - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Dirk W.T. Alferink
- Mechanical Engineering, Autonomous and Complex Systems - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Mohsen Alirezaei
- Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics and Control - Associate Professor
- Mechanical Engineering, Autonomous and Complex Systems - Associate Professor
Person: UHD : Associate Professor
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24PPS052 COMEDI: "Cost-effective Mechatronic Design for High-Tech Systems"
van de Wouw, N. (Project Manager), Thijssen, R. (Project member) & Fey, R. H. B. (Project member)
1/01/24 → 31/12/29
Project: Third tier
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PPS23-2-03576607 MASC D&C "Modelling And Shape Control for lithography system applications"
van de Wouw, N. (Project Manager), Subrahamanian Moosath, A. (Project member), Fey, R. H. B. (Project member) & Romberg, T. L. (Project member)
1/01/22 → 31/12/28
Project: Third tier
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TKI PPS Nanotube-based profiling
van de Wouw, N. (Project Manager), Hendrikx, J. G. (Project member), Chaudhary, V. (Project member) & Vacancy ENGD (Project member)
1/09/21 → 30/09/28
Project: Third tier
Research output
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Accuracy bounds for the simulation of a class of continuous-time nonlinear models
Shakib, F. (Corresponding author), Schoukens, J., Pogromsky, A. Y., Pavlov, A. & van de Wouw, N., Jan 2026, In: Automatica. 183, 14 p., 112543.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Bridging High-Fidelity Models and Automated Validation Methods
Tabassum, N., 17 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.Research output: Thesis › EngD Thesis
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Cable Hysteresis Identification and Compensation Using Frequency-domain Techniques
Alferink, D. W. T., Fey, R. H. B., Wouw, van de, N. & Heertjes, M. F., 24 Mar 2026, p. 106. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
Equipment
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Automotive Engineering Science Laboratory
Meinders, E. (Manager), Knippenberg, S. C. M. (Manager) & Hanselaar, C. A. J. (Manager)
Dynamics and ControlFacility/equipment: Research lab
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E-Lab
Virtala-Wetzels, N. (Manager), van den Boomen, G. J. A. (Manager) & Loor, W. (Manager)
Facility/equipment: Facility
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Motion Control Laboratory
Teurlings, P. (Manager), Knippenberg, S. C. M. (Manager), Hanselaar, C. A. J. (Manager) & Oomen, T. A. E. (Manager)
Dynamics and ControlFacility/equipment: Research lab
Datasets
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Impact-Aware Robotics Archives Collection
Saccon, A. (Creator) & Jongeneel, M. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 30 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.4121/c.5405187, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/7 and 16 more links, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/6, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/8, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/20, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/19, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/18, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/17, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/16, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/15, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/14, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/12, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/13, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/11, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/10, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/_/5405187/9, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/c46f0d20-c62d-407b-8355-6737243d11c9/22, https://data.4tu.nl/collections/c46f0d20-c62d-407b-8355-6737243d11c9/21 (show fewer)
Dataset
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Simultaneous berth allocation and yard planning at tactical level
Hendriks, M. P. M. (Creator), Lefeber, E. (Creator) & Udding, J. T. (Creator), Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 25 Nov 2016
https://pure.tue.nl/admin/files/43908475/berthalloc_data.tgz
Dataset
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Impact Aware Manipulation (I.AM.) archive containing box impact recordings
Jongeneel, M. (Creator) & Saccon, A. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 13 Jun 2022
DOI: 10.4121/17122553, https://data.4tu.nl/articles/_/17122553/3
Dataset
Prizes
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AVEC '24 Best Paper Award
de Haan, R. (Recipient), van der Sande, T. P. J. (Recipient) & Lefeber, A. A. J. (Recipient), 6 Sept 2024
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best Junior Presentation Award
Poort, L. (Recipient), 23 Mar 2023
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best presentation in the "Multi-physics and coupled problems" workshop
Poort, L. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Taming complexity of nonlinear and interconnected dynamical systems
van de Wouw, N. (Speaker)
3 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Synchronization in networks of nonlinear systems: A modular analysis and design perspective
van de Wouw, N. (Speaker)
23 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
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Science and Practice in Touch
Kappers, A. M. L. (Speaker)
3 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
Press/Media
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Interview A quieter home through fundamental research
Kojourimanesh, M., de Goey, L. P. H., Lopez Arteaga, I. & Kornilov, V.
11/06/24
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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20th (ICINCO) International Conference on Informatics in Control Automation and Robotics (Rome, Italy - November 13-15, 2023)
27/10/23 → 28/10/23
71 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The 20th International Conference on Informatics in Control Automation and Robotics: A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
28/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Research areas
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Automotive Systems and Smart Mobility
Langelaan, A. (Administrative support)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Automotive Systems and Smart Mobility
Langelaan, A. (Administrative support)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Collaborative and Autonomous Robotics
Langelaan, A. (Administrative support)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
Student theses
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2D Detection of Carton Boxes from RGB images
Schipper, V. J. V. (Author), Saccon, A. (Supervisor 1) & De Queiroz Mendes, R. (Coach), Jun 2023Student thesis: Bachelor
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Accelerating MRI with a Quiet Wireless Insert Gradient Coil
Weersink, H. P. (Author), Raaijmakers, A. J. E. (Supervisor 1), Scannell, C. (Supervisor 2), Huberts, W. (Supervisor 2), Vermeulen, G. N. J. P. (Supervisor 2), van Keulen, T. A. C. (Supervisor 2) & Cortes Garcia, I. (Supervisor 2), 25 Apr 2024Student thesis: Master
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Accuracy evaluation of a kinematic tractor semi-trailer model using real-world measurement data
ter Braake, S. L. (Author), Besselink, I. J. M. (Supervisor 1) & Gosar, V. (Supervisor 2), Feb 2022Student thesis: Bachelor
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