Michael Malisoff's CFLR Projects in Mathematical Engineering

Recruitment Notice: I am recruiting undergraduate research assistants through the LSU Chancellor's Future Leaders in Research (CFLR) program. Students who work on my projects will pursue degrees in mathematics or engineering that include courses in theory and applications. Their classroom experiences will be supplemented and enhanced through extra reading and meaningful involvement in scholarly research which will make them more competitive for jobs or graduate study in a wide range of areas. The research will focus on stability analysis for electromechanical systems and will include hands-on experience in the LSU Control System Laboratory under the direction of LSU mechanical engineering professor Marcio de Queiroz. Possible research tasks might include one or more of the following: (a) validating mathematical control methods via computer simulations and real-time experimentation, (b) applying mathematical theory to engineering systems, (c) preparing or presenting seminars or conference talks, and (d) co-authoring research papers. The exact tasks will depend on the backgrounds, interests, and progress of the students.

Systems and Control at LSU: Systems and control is one of the most central and fast growing areas of applied mathematics and engineering. Control theory involves influencing dynamical systems (which are often expressed in terms of differential equations) to achieve some desired goal such as stability. This is done by specifying the "control" parameters of the system. Another important part of control theory (called robustness analysis) involves quantifying the effect of disturbances on dynamical systems. LSU is an internationally recognized center for cutting edige research on many theoretical and applied topics in the field including flight control, control of magnetic bearings, robust and optimal control, and computer based control systems. The LSU systems and control faculty maintain their own interdepartmental website which has information about their many outreach, teaching, and research activities, as well as general information about control theory.

Under construction. Here is my main research page.