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Modeling, identification & control of periodic systems
We are developing methods for the modeling, identification and control of systems characterised by periodic behaviours. The application focus is on energy systems and we will consider building energy management, autonomous kite-based wind energy, and thermoacoustic heat pump applications.
Keywords: Control systems; system identification; modeling; thermoacoustics; building control; kite dynamics
The Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich is looking for researchers in the area of modeling, identification for periodic systems. Periodicity plays an important role in a number of energy related applications. For example: building energy control is dominated by periodic disturbances (daily & seasonal); kite-based generation systems rely on controlling periodic orbits; and thermoacoustic heat pumps are based on creating acoustic waves. Accurate control is advantageous or even essential for such systems and the objective of the project is to develop and experimentally verify effective modeling and identification methods.
The research will involve theoretical, computational and experimental aspects. Three researchers are being recruited (2 Ph.D. students and 1 Post-doctoral researcher) for the project. Successful applicants will be expected to have a background in control systems (or a related academic area) and strong mathematical skills. Some experience with one of the applications is an advantage but is not necessary.
The Automatic Control Laboratory has four faculty, 10 post-doctoral/senior researchers and about 30 Ph.D. students. The research in the lab is covers a wide variety of theoretical and application topics in the area of control systems. Some examples include: power grid control; hybrid systems; distributed and cooperative control; building control and energy management; automated kites for power generation; embedded control; predictive control; optimisation; and stochastic control. Both Ph.D. students and post-doctoral researchers are employees of ETH and have some teaching responsibilities. The working language of the lab is English.
Ph.D. applicants must have (or be close to completing) a Masters degree from a recognised university. Post-doctoral applicants must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. from a recognised university.
This project is supported for the next four years by the Swiss National Science Foundation. ETH Zurich is an equal-opportunity employer.
The Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich is looking for researchers in the area of modeling, identification for periodic systems. Periodicity plays an important role in a number of energy related applications. For example: building energy control is dominated by periodic disturbances (daily & seasonal); kite-based generation systems rely on controlling periodic orbits; and thermoacoustic heat pumps are based on creating acoustic waves. Accurate control is advantageous or even essential for such systems and the objective of the project is to develop and experimentally verify effective modeling and identification methods.
The research will involve theoretical, computational and experimental aspects. Three researchers are being recruited (2 Ph.D. students and 1 Post-doctoral researcher) for the project. Successful applicants will be expected to have a background in control systems (or a related academic area) and strong mathematical skills. Some experience with one of the applications is an advantage but is not necessary.
The Automatic Control Laboratory has four faculty, 10 post-doctoral/senior researchers and about 30 Ph.D. students. The research in the lab is covers a wide variety of theoretical and application topics in the area of control systems. Some examples include: power grid control; hybrid systems; distributed and cooperative control; building control and energy management; automated kites for power generation; embedded control; predictive control; optimisation; and stochastic control. Both Ph.D. students and post-doctoral researchers are employees of ETH and have some teaching responsibilities. The working language of the lab is English.
Ph.D. applicants must have (or be close to completing) a Masters degree from a recognised university. Post-doctoral applicants must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. from a recognised university.
This project is supported for the next four years by the Swiss National Science Foundation. ETH Zurich is an equal-opportunity employer.
The development of modeling and experimental identification methods, supported by theory, for dynamical systems characterised by periodic behaviour.
Education and training of 2 Ph.D. students
Education and training of 1 post-doctoral researcher.
The development of modeling and experimental identification methods, supported by theory, for dynamical systems characterised by periodic behaviour.
Education and training of 2 Ph.D. students
Education and training of 1 post-doctoral researcher.
To apply: please submit the following (in PDF format) to Prof. Roy Smith (rsmith@control.ee.ethz.ch):
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a short summary of your research interests and motivation;
- a copy of your most recent transcripts (for Ph.D. applicants);
- the names and contact information for 2 to 3 references in a position to assess your research potential.
To apply: please submit the following (in PDF format) to Prof. Roy Smith (rsmith@control.ee.ethz.ch): - a current curriculum vitae; - a short summary of your research interests and motivation; - a copy of your most recent transcripts (for Ph.D. applicants); - the names and contact information for 2 to 3 references in a position to assess your research potential.