Dynamic Analysis and Control for Hybrid Systems and Networks. Hybrid systems are now accepted as the best way to model many high-tech situations in transport, energy management, networking, household and industrial automation. This project will develop the theoretical tools needed to ensure such systems operate stably and efficiently despite imperfections and outside disturbances.
Modelling, Identification and Control of Complex Networks. Australia has been well known for its leading research in systems and control and many real-world applications in, for instance, telecommunications, defence, power grids and life sciences. This project will further promote Australia's leading position in the emerging new research field - complex networks by theoretical breakthrough in modelling, identification and control of complex networks, and cutting-edge platform technology that can ....Modelling, Identification and Control of Complex Networks. Australia has been well known for its leading research in systems and control and many real-world applications in, for instance, telecommunications, defence, power grids and life sciences. This project will further promote Australia's leading position in the emerging new research field - complex networks by theoretical breakthrough in modelling, identification and control of complex networks, and cutting-edge platform technology that can help Australian energy industry to reduce greenhouse emissions. It will also result in education of the next generation research leaders in this emerging field.Read moreRead less
New quantum and robust control theory with applications to quantum optics. The application of quantum mechanics to the creation of quantum technology promises to be one of the most exciting technological developments of this century. Possible applications of quantum technologies include vastly improved sensors to search for minerals or gravity waves, secure quantum cryptography, and quantum computing. Quantum feedback control is a key tool in quantum technology. This project will lay the fou ....New quantum and robust control theory with applications to quantum optics. The application of quantum mechanics to the creation of quantum technology promises to be one of the most exciting technological developments of this century. Possible applications of quantum technologies include vastly improved sensors to search for minerals or gravity waves, secure quantum cryptography, and quantum computing. Quantum feedback control is a key tool in quantum technology. This project will lay the foundations of systematic theories of robust, coherent and nonlinear quantum feedback control and lead to advances in the control of highly resonant systems which underlie experimental quantum and nano technology. This will enable Australia to reap great benefits as this new technological area emerges.Read moreRead less
Linear Dynamical Quantum Networks: Synthesis and Control. Australia is recognized as a leader in the international race to develop quantum technologies of the future. This project will strengthen Australia's profile in quantum technology engineering by developing a new theory for building arbitrary complex linear quantum mechanical control systems for control tasks in quantum technology, and presenting new control system design tools to support high performance quantum communication systems. The ....Linear Dynamical Quantum Networks: Synthesis and Control. Australia is recognized as a leader in the international race to develop quantum technologies of the future. This project will strengthen Australia's profile in quantum technology engineering by developing a new theory for building arbitrary complex linear quantum mechanical control systems for control tasks in quantum technology, and presenting new control system design tools to support high performance quantum communication systems. The project outcomes together with advances in experimental physics are anticipated to play an important role in the long term as enablers of viable quantum technologies that can provide new commercial opportunities for Australian hi-tech industries to benefit Australia's economy in the future.Read moreRead less
State observers for control systems with symmetry. Automated and partially automated systems are ubiquitous in society. The safety and performance of such systems depend crucially on the algorithms that govern the control of the system, as well as on the physical sensors and actuators of the system. By providing computationally tractable algorithms that are more robust and more stable, this project directly contributes to the safety and performance of a wide range of mechatronic control systems. ....State observers for control systems with symmetry. Automated and partially automated systems are ubiquitous in society. The safety and performance of such systems depend crucially on the algorithms that govern the control of the system, as well as on the physical sensors and actuators of the system. By providing computationally tractable algorithms that are more robust and more stable, this project directly contributes to the safety and performance of a wide range of mechatronic control systems. Improved control algorithms will also provide a competitive edge for Australian companies and agencies with mechatronic products.Read moreRead less
Quantum Networks: Dynamics, Design and Control. The outcomes of this project have the potential to enhance the ability of researchers in Australia to invent significant new quantum technologies. The outcomes will provide researchers with new ways to consider architecture design for quantum technologies, new concepts and tools to help them model devices and systems, to interconnect them, to control them, to build them, and to understand how they behave. This will help place Australia in a leadi ....Quantum Networks: Dynamics, Design and Control. The outcomes of this project have the potential to enhance the ability of researchers in Australia to invent significant new quantum technologies. The outcomes will provide researchers with new ways to consider architecture design for quantum technologies, new concepts and tools to help them model devices and systems, to interconnect them, to control them, to build them, and to understand how they behave. This will help place Australia in a leading position internationally to engineer new quantum technologies.Read moreRead less
Development of robust adaptive and nonlinear control methodologies. Techniques will be developed that will allow industrial plants to operate with lower direct or environmental cost, and airborne vehicles to operate more efficiently or more safely.
Development of Control Methodologies for Drug Dosing in Biomedical Engineering. This research proposal is very relevant to the National Research Priorities in the areas of Frontier Technologies and Breakthrough science. At a broader level, we aim to assist in the development of a national competence in what has been an emerging and promising discipline. The research will develop fundamental and enabling laws and techniques for drug administration to regulate physiological variables such as blood ....Development of Control Methodologies for Drug Dosing in Biomedical Engineering. This research proposal is very relevant to the National Research Priorities in the areas of Frontier Technologies and Breakthrough science. At a broader level, we aim to assist in the development of a national competence in what has been an emerging and promising discipline. The research will develop fundamental and enabling laws and techniques for drug administration to regulate physiological variables such as blood pressure and degree of consciousness in critical care patients.Read moreRead less
Large Scale Complex Multiagent Systems : Control Methodologies and Information Architectures. Future military operations are likely to involve increasing use of unmanned vehicles, airborne, underwater or on land. In some cases there will be very large formations. This research will develop methodologies which allow formations of unmanned vehicles to be configured. Much of the same methodology is applicable to the construction and operation of large scale sensor networks, identified by some comm ....Large Scale Complex Multiagent Systems : Control Methodologies and Information Architectures. Future military operations are likely to involve increasing use of unmanned vehicles, airborne, underwater or on land. In some cases there will be very large formations. This research will develop methodologies which allow formations of unmanned vehicles to be configured. Much of the same methodology is applicable to the construction and operation of large scale sensor networks, identified by some commentators as one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. They comprise large numbers of low cost networked sensors and will increasingly find application in security, agricultural and environmental monitoring.Read moreRead less
COMPLEX NETWORKS: DYNAMICS, OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL. Complex networks such large power grids, the Internet, transportation networks and co-operation networks of all kinds provide challenges for frontier technologies particularly computing, communication and control. In particular, advanced societies have become dependent on large infrastructure networks to an extent beyond our capability to plan and control them. The recent spate of collapses in power grids and virus attacks on the Internet i ....COMPLEX NETWORKS: DYNAMICS, OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL. Complex networks such large power grids, the Internet, transportation networks and co-operation networks of all kinds provide challenges for frontier technologies particularly computing, communication and control. In particular, advanced societies have become dependent on large infrastructure networks to an extent beyond our capability to plan and control them. The recent spate of collapses in power grids and virus attacks on the Internet illustrate the need for research on modelling, analysis of behaviour, planning and control in such networks. This project aims to establish research in this area for Australia's benefit.Read moreRead less