Dr. Taeyoung Lee, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, delivered a captivating keynote speech at the 8th Workshop on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control, held in Besançon, France, from June 10 to 12. The workshop, organized by The International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), attracted leading researchers and practitioners from around the globe to delve into cutting-edge developments in control theory and applications.
IFAC, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Paris, is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of automatic control systems. It encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including engineering, physical sciences, biology, economics, and beyond, focusing on both theoretical advancements and practical applications with significant societal implications.
Lee's keynote, titled "Geometric Mechanics and Controls on Nonlinear Manifolds for Complex Dynamic Systems," explored pivotal advancements in control system engineering. He highlighted the critical role of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methodologies in addressing the challenges posed by modern technological advancements such as digitalization and automation. These methods are essential for designing robust and efficient control systems capable of managing complex dynamic behaviors across various domains, including aerospace, robotics, and energy systems.
In his talk, Lee emphasized the importance of incorporating geometric structures of manifolds into control system design—a departure from conventional approaches that often overlook such nuances, leading to suboptimal performance. His presentation showcased how leveraging geometric mechanics can enable more agile and effective control strategies, demonstrated through simulations and experiments involving diverse aerospace systems. The insights shared by Lee are poised to influence future developments in nonlinear control, offering promising avenues for advancing the capabilities of complex dynamic systems in real-world applications.
Lee's participation in this IFAC workshop underscores GW Engineering’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in mechanical and aerospace engineering, contributing significantly to global scientific discourse and innovation in control theory. His keynote address marks a milestone in advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geometric mechanics and complex dynamic systems control.