| Group Overview |
| I Mission |
Our goal is to improve the state of technology in the area of
Mechanical Engineering through the application of automation and control theory. Our
efforts are a balance between mathematically rigorous analysis, accurate engineering
insight, and practical implementation on actual systems. We focus on a holistic approach
to the control process including: modeling, analysis, simulation, and experiments. In
addition, we frequently approach things from a problem-centered point of view rather than
committing to a solution methodology before understanding the nature of the system under
study. We work on a wide range of methodologies and applications just as long as they're
fun. |
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| I History |
The story of our group begins in Berkeley California where Dr.
Alleyne obtained his Ph.D. in 1994 with an emphasis on non-linear control and hydraulic
power systems. The University of Illinois offered an opportunity to participate in a
world-renowned controls and automations program in a university
environment supportive of
interdisciplinary work. In the past seven years, Dr. Alleyne has developed a program
that strongly integrates control theory and mechanical engineering in such areas as
supersonic boundary layer control, vehicle automation, global nonlinear SDRE control
theory, repetitive injection molding machine control, electro-hydraulic
system control, control of high-speed watercraft, among many other
projects. . |
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| I Contacts |
Prof. Andrew Alleyne
(Our fearless leader) |
158 MEB,
MC 244
1206 W Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801 |
alleyne@uiuc.edu
(217)-244-9993 |
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Laura (Herriott) Baylor
(Graduate programs coordinator) |
158 MEB,
MC 244
1206 W Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801 |
lherriot@uiuc.edu
217-244-4539 |
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