This paper presents a novel approach to the optimization of a dynamic systems design and
control. Traditionally, these problems have been solved either sequentially or in a combined …

This paper presents a novel approach to the optimization of a dynamic system's design and
control. Traditionally, these problems have been solved either sequentially or in a combined …

Due to their coupling, solving the plant and control optimization problems sequentially does
not guarantee system optimality. Numeric, experimental, and set theoretic demonstrations of …

In designing “smart” artifacts the coupling between the plant (ie, controlled system) and
controller design optimization problems requires special care: while these problems are …

This paper proposes a gradient-based iterative algorithm for optimal co-design of a linear
physical plant and a controller. The proposed algorithm does not rely on the common linear …

In this article, we explore scaling in dynamic optimization with a particular focus on how to
leverage scaling in design studies. Here scaling refers to the process of suitable change of …

The advancement of many engineering systems relies on novel design methodologies,
design formulations, design representations, and other advancements. In this dissertation …

This thesis addresses the problem of integrated mechanical structure and control system
design problem, while a set of n closed-loop performance specifications are required to be …

This paper presents a Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI) framework for selecting sensor and
actuator precision jointly with the determination of control law and free structure parameters …

This paper considers the combined structural and control optimization problem for flexible
systems. The sum of structural mass and controlled system energy terms is minimized …