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Prof. Alexandre Megretski

Professor of Electrical Engineering

Primary DLC

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

MIT Room: 32-D730
(617) 253-9828

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Nonlinear System Identification and Model Reduction
Nonlinear Dynamical System Analysis
Design and Validation of Hybrid Control Algorithms
Optimization of Nonlinear Robust Controllers (a.k.a. "Adaptive Control")
Optimization (LP, LMI, Convex, Non-Convex etc.)
Applications: Nonlinear Circuits, Modeling of Live Neurons, A/D Convertion
Theory and Algorithms of Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems
Nonlinear and Robust Control
Non-Convex and Convex Optimization
Formalization of Knowledge in Education
Functional Analysis and Operator Theory

Research Summary

A leading theoretician in the field of control theory, Dr. Megretski’s research involves nonlinear dynamical systems (identification, analysis, design), validation of hybrid control algorithms, optimization, applications to analog circuits, control of animated objects, and relay systems. Most significant is his innovative method of Integral Quadratic Constraints for robust nonlinear control.

Dr. Megretski’s principal field of interests is focused on nonlinear systems

Recent Work

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