Open MSc projects at Control Systems

Control Systems Group
Main topics and MSc projects
Connection with technology domains
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EES
With CE, Civ
Process
Systems
Energy Systems
Fundamentals
Signals, Systems, Control
With ME,
EPE
High Tech
Systems
Automotive
Systems
With EPE, ME
Relation: theory ⇿ application
MSc projects:
Geometric construction of invariant sets for dynamical
systems [F]
The proposed research focuses on methods for computing
invariant sets for dynamical systems that play an important role
in control theory and its applications (e.g., stability analysis).
supervisor: dr. N. Athanasopoulos
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Input / Output structure identification in oil reservoirs [P]
This project is based on finding dominant input and output
pairings in the modeling of oil reservoirs in order to synthetize
efficient models for control of water-flooding based extraction.
supervisor: M.M. Siraj, prof. dr. P.M.J. Van den Hof
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Dynamical diagnosis and treatment design of tumor
Average particle size 0,70 nm
Average particle size 1,6 nm
growth [F]
This project aims at deriving novel control strategies for
regulating tumor growth based on Lyapunov methods based
analysis, game theoretical methods and relating dynamical
models information with ultrasound images for diagnosis and
therapy assessment.
supervisor: A. Doban, dr. M. Lazar
Distributed controller synthesis [F]
Recent developments on this topic are concerned with scalable
distributed control synthesis, i.e., distributed controllers that
exploit the sparsity of the network. The aim of this Master project
is to investigate the usefulness of a newly developed tool, finitestep control Lyapunov functions, for this purpose.
supervisor: dr. M. Lazar
Metroframe skyhook control [H]
In a lithographic tool, the metrology frame supporting the
projection lens needs to be dynamically very stable. This study
focuses on actively controlling the metrology frame with respect
to the fixed world, by using available accelerometers and
measurements from existing sub-system, such as the active lens
supports.
supervisor: prof. S. Weiland, prof. H. Butler [ASML]
Corresponding author: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Immersion hood disturbance observer [H]
The immersion hood in a lithographic tool maintains the water
between lens and stage in its place. The continuous flow of
water produces a disturbance force on the stage. This study
investigates building an observer that estimates the disturbance
force.
supervisor: prof. S. Weiland, prof. H. Butler [ASML]
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Piezoelectric deformable mirror for adaptive optics in EUV
lithography [H]
In EUV Lithography wave front correctors have been proposed to
mitigate thermally induced wave front aberrations. This project
focusses on the conceptual design of a piezoelectric deformable
mirror for an adaptive optics system in EUV Lithography.
supervisor: prof. S. Weiland, prof. H. Butler [ASML]
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Learning control of a Quadcopter [H]
For a Parrot AR.Drone, design and implement a self-learning
controller, which can identify its unknown parameters on the fly
and adjust its controller to changing flight conditions, such as
wind direction, wind speed, or weight.
supervisor: P. Cox and dr. R. Toth
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LPV control of a 3DOF gyroscope [H]
Gyroscopes are highly nonlinear mechanical systems that can
be both used for measurement of orientation and actuators for
compensating disturbances in 3DOF. This project aims to the
development of 3DOF position control for gyroscopes using
linear-parameter varying control
supervisor: dr. R. Toth
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Self learning MPC for process control [P]
Establishing models of highly nonlinear systems is expansive
and needs to be maintained due to varying environmental
conditions and ageing. This project aims at using revolutionary
learning algorithms that can provide and adjust the predictive
control law on-line based on measured data from the system.
supervisor: M. Darwish and dr. R. Toth
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Tuning for model based control systems [P]
The goal of this project is to further improve self tuning schemes
for model predictive control which can operate the closed-loop
system closely to the economic constraints, hence maximizing
profit.
supervisor: dr. L. Ozkan, prof. S. Weiland
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Batch process modeling and control via a tensor
decomposition approach [P]
The main objective in this project is to explore the potential of a
tensor decomposition approach for the modeling, model
predictive control and monitoring of batch processes.
supervisor: dr. L. Ozkan, prof. S. Weiland
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Dynamic network identification over communication
channels and event-triggered sampling [F]
This project aims at developing novel approaches for identifying
the dynamics of network systems (e.g., power grids) with data
including communication delays and event triggered sampling.
supervisor: prof. dr. P.M.J. Van den Hof
Active baseframe control [H]
The high-speed moving stages in a lithographic tool exert forces
and torques on a base frame connected to the floor, which starts
to react dynamically since the floor is not infinitely stiff. This study
investigates the possibilities of supporting the base frame, with a
mass of more than 20000 kg, on Piezo actuators, and control
these in order to stabilize the base frame.
supervisor: prof. H. Butler [ASML], M. Heertjes
PC
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Control and safety for medical robots [H]
This project aims at formulating and solving the problem of
controlling medical robot, an interventional X- Ray Machine, by
using Lagrangian/Hamiltonian modeling methods, inverse and
forward kinematics; analysis and control of the robotic system
based on Lyapunov/simulation methods and integration of
complex constraints and reference tracking.
supervisor: R. Bobiti, dr. M. Lazar
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Adaptive friction compensation via machine learning
methods [H]
Friction compensation is highly important in several motion
control problems. This project aims at the development of novel
self-learning compensation approaches for friction and
disturbance compensation with an application in DC drives.
supervisor: M. Darwish and dr. R. Toth
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Robust control of a Quadcopter based crane [H]
For a Parrot AR.Drone, design and implement a robust controller
that resolves the regulation of the dynamic behavior under
varying load conditions. The system should be able to carry
varying loads attached with flexible wires to the frame.
supervisor: P. Cox and dr. R. Toth
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Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics in EUV Lithography [H]
Thermally induced wavefront aberrations limit the optical
performance of EUV lithography scanners. The objective of this
project is to achieve corrections of the wavefront by employing
Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics.
supervisor: M. Habets, Prof. W.M.J.M. Coene [ASML]
Prof. S. Weiland
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Position-dependent observer for dynamical modes of a
wafer stage [H]
A wafer stage in a lithographic machine needs to move at high
speed with sub-nanometer accuracy. Dynamical modes limit the
controller performance. This study focuses on designing an
observer for these flexible modes, such that the positiondependent observation of these modes is dealt with.
supervisor: prof. S. Weiland, prof. H. Butler [ASML]
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Dynamic Operation Performance Measures [P]
In dynamic operation, the control variables, which are inflows,
inlet concentrations and reactor temperatures are not kept
constant but changed periodically. In this way, the nonlinearity of
the chemical systems is utilized for improving productivity and
selectivity. In this project, the goal is to investigate the effect of
dynamic operation depending on the nonlinearity of the process.
supervisor: dr. L Ozkan

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