Upcoming Events
24.03.2025 - Jean-Marie Yazbeck: Model Predictive Control for a Vehicle Driving Backward with Multiple Trailers
28.04.2025 - Future PhD in control?!
06.05.2025 - Oliver Paul: Model order reduction in Bayesian sensor calibration and its relation to PCA and Ockham’s razor
20.05.2025 - Renewable Energy Day Freiburg
Past Events
25.02.2025 - Rolf Findeisen: Safe Learning for Control: Balancing Short-Term Decisions with Long-Term Performance and Guarantees
25.02.2025 - Aryan Rana: Modeling and System Identification of a Rotary based Airborne Wind Energy System
24.02.2025 - Optimierung von Nahwärmenetzen
10.01.2025 - Matthias Gramlich: Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Predictive Control for District Heating Networks
05.11.2024 - Dirk Reinhardt: On demand-responsive energy communities in Norway: electricity-price building via dual decomposition
04.11.2024 - Ankita Pawar, Shikha Tiwari, Christian Gajek: Autonomous Trucks at MAN and Master Defenses of Ankita Pawar and Shikha Tiwari
22.10.2024 - Dinesh Krishnamoorthy: Complexity Reduction in Model Predictive Control using Learning Techniques
15.10.2024 - Andrea Ghezzi: Tutorial on mixed-integer (nonlinear) optimization: formulations and solution methods
24.09.2024 - Simon Ramoser: Efficient Active-Passive Vehicle Coordination in Multi-Modal Transportation Networks
23.07.2024 - Jonas Bürgel: Influence of forecast uncertainties on MPC controllers for stationary batteries
16.07.2024 - Kristoffer Løwenstein: Physics-informed online learning of gray-box model by moving horizon estimation and efficient numerical solutions
15.07.2024 - Renewable Energy Day Freiburg
03.07.2024 - Leo Simpson: System Identification from multiple trajectories
02.07.2024 - Leo Simpson: System Identification from multiple trajectories
18.06.2024 - Dr. Niels van Duijkeren: Intro to Robotics Research at Bosch
04.04.2024 - Manuel Yves Galliker: Towards General Loco-Manipulation Control for Legged Robots using NMPC and Beyond
25.03.2024 - James B. Rawlings and Moritz Diehl: Course on Robust Nonlinear Model Predictive Control: Recent Advances in Design and Computation
23.03.2024 - Jochem De Schutter: TEDxFreiburg: Flying Wind Farms - Soaring to Climate Neutrality Faster
09.02.2024 - ELO-X Advisory Board Meeting
02.02.2024 - Akash John Subash: Model Predictive Control for Trajectory following of Automated Guided Vehicles
02.02.2024 - Karsten Bohlmann: Recent Research Topics at ek robotics GmbH
01.02.2024 - Nathalie Janes: Numerische Simulation für nichtglatte gewöhnliche Differentialgleichungen
31.01.2024 - Moritz Berger: Bayesian Sensor Calibration
29.01.2024 - Leo Simpson: How to estimate some parameters of a linear system using noisy measurement data? Theory and Discussion on a real system
25.01.2024 - Jochem De Schutter: Periodic Optimal Control Methods for Nonlinear Energy Conversion Systems
24.01.2024 - Lorenzo Fagiano: Flipped classroom mini-talks on control, optimization and airborne wind energy
16.01.2024 - Frederik Zahn: Flatness-based Hybrid System Modeling – A trajectory perspective on hybrid dynamics
11.12.2023 - Antonia Mühleck: A Dynamic Wake Model based on Vortex Rings for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
30.11.2023 - Bernard Brogliato: Euler implicit time-discretization and analysis of differential-algebraic and descriptor variable linear complementarity systems using passivity
07.11.2023 - Anton Pozharskiy: Evaluating Methods for Solving Mathematical Programs With Complementarity Constraints Arising From Nonsmooth Optimal Control
17.10.2023 - Renzi Wang: Learning State-Dependent Switching System Using Expectation-Maximization Algorithm
22.09.2023 - Vu Thi Huong: The Split Feasibility Problem and Beyond
18.09.2023 - Workshop on Optimization, Systems and Control
05.09.2023 - Ramin Abbasi: Iterative Switching Time Optimization for Mixed-Integer Optimal Control Problems
20.07.2023 - Zlatan Ajanović: Planning and Learning for Long-horizon Sequential Decision-making Problems: Task and Motion Planning Approach
19.07.2023 - Leonardo Cecchin, Maximilian Manderla, Adrian Trachte: MPC, Learning and Control at Bosch
07.07.2023 - Race Car Control Laboratory Final Presentations
04.07.2023 - Oliver Paul: Representations of 3D Rotations
27.06.2023 - Felix Ebert: Space Rocket and Propulsion Control
25.05.2023 - Wind Turbine Guided Tour
16.05.2023 - Lukas Schmidt-Engelbertz: Mixed-integer programming methods for optimal operation of district heating networks
20.04.2023 - Yizhen Wang: Multiple Shooting, Single Shooting and Differential Dynamic Programming for optimal Control Formulations using Barrier Formulations and Squashing
07.03.2023 - Per Rutquist: Learning via Generalized Eigenvalue Problems
15.02.2023 - Syscop Group Retreat
07.02.2023 - Wim van Roy: Continuous Optimization for Control of Finite-State Machines via Time-Freezing in NOSNOC
17.01.2023 - Wim van Roy: Optimal Control for Compressed Air Systems
17.01.2023 - Jakob Harzer, Johannes Huber: Safety Instructions Talk
18.11.2022 - Oliver Paul: Bayesian Sensor Calibration
17.11.2022 - Eslam Salah Zaki Elshiekh: Real-time safety-monitoring for mobile robot navigation on an industrial automation computing platform
15.11.2022 - Sotaro Katayama: Algorithm developments for whole-body model predictive control of robotic systems
18.10.2022 - Ian McInerney: Tuning Numerical Methods for Linear Predictive Control using Toeplitz Operator Theory
04.10.2022 - ELO-X Fall School and Workshop
12.09.2022 - Statusseminar of the FOR2041 project
27.07.2022 - Workshop on Localization and Optimization
19.07.2022 - James B. Rawlings and Moritz M. Diehl: ELO-X Short Course on Model Predictive Control Theory and Computation
12.07.2022 - Hike to Rosskopf Wind Turbines
12.07.2022 - David Kiessling: Time-optimal control of mechatronic systems: Limits of the fully determined case
01.03.2022 - JP Dr. Paul Manns: Sequential Integer Linear Programming with Accelerations by Shortest Path Computations for Integer Optimal Control on One-dimensional Domains
08.02.2022 - Wenxin Xiong: Efficient Iterative Algorithms for Robust TOA/TDOA/AOA Based Localization
07.02.2022 - Leonardo Cecchin : Model Predictive Control for Electro-Hydraulic construction vehicles drivetrain
18.01.2022 - Léo Simpson: Presentation of a project and first results about learning-based control of thermal networks and linear positive systems.
11.01.2022 - Prof. Dr. Johannes Reuter and Hannes Homburger M. Eng.: Tutorial on Model Predictive Path Integral (MPPI) Control
21.12.2021 - Armin Nurkanović: Recent Advances in the Time-Freezing Reformulation for Numerical Optimal Control of Dynamic Systems with State Jumps
20.12.2021 - Daniel Unterweger: Cyclic Pitch Control of a Rotary Kite
02.12.2021 - Jakob Harzer: An Efficient Numerical Method for Highly Oscillatory Optimal Control Problems
09.11.2021 - Léo Simpson: Optimal control coupled with system identification for heat transfer systems
20.10.2021 - Linus Niedermaier: Optimal control for management of electric vehicle charging infrastructures
13.07.2021 - Moritz Diehl: Numerical NMPC for systems with state dependent jumps and discrete actuators
28.06.2021 - Naya Baslan: Modeling and System Identification of Epidemics with Application to COVID-19
24.06.2021 - Fabian Girrbach: Moving Horizon Estimation for Inertial Motion Tracking - Algorithms and Industrial Applications
11.05.2021 - Florian Messerer: Some useful facts about ellipsoids and their application to robust optimal control
08.04.2021 - Ephraim Eckl: Optimization-based Iterative Learning Control Applied to a Quadrotor System
24.02.2021 - Jonas Hall: Numerical Methods and Software for Quadratic Programming Problems with Linear Complementarity Constraints
07.10.2020 - Armin Nurkanovic: The Time-Freezing Method for Numerical Optimal Control of Dynamics with State Jumps
10.07.2020 - Walk to Rosskopf Wind Turbine
20.09.2019 - Global Climate Strike
12.08.2019 - Boris Houska: Moment Based Learning
30.07.2019 - Jonathan Frey: Recent developements on GNSF-IRK
30.07.2019 - eco4wind project meeting
14.03.2019 - Christian Tolksdorf: Mastervortrag
29.01.2019 - Peter Hofmeier : Control an Airborne Wind Energy System with a Non-Linear Model Predictive Controller using a learning Neural Network Model
15.01.2019 - Statusseminar of DFG project on Optimization-based Multi-scale Control of Low-Temperature Combustion Engines
09.01.2019 - Per Rutquist: Julia mini-course
08.10.2018 - Syscop Retreat, Autumn 2018
11.06.2018 - Prof. Michael Schmidt: Research at the Institute of Energy Systems Technology (INES) with a Special Focus on Control Applications
18.04.2018 - Fluid Mechanics Film Series
06.03.2018 - Sabrina Graber: Master thesis defence - time-optimal control for a permanent magnet synchronous machine
27.02.2018 - Syscop and Kiteswarms Members: Internal Workshop on Systems Control and Optimization and Kiteswarms
27.11.2017 - Aachen-Freiburg Workshop on modeling and optimal control of a Gasoline Controlled Auto Ignition (GCAI) Engine
24.10.2017 - Quentin Docquier: Optimal Control of Multibody Systems
17.10.2017 - Branimir Novoselnik, Yutao Chen, Yuning Jiang, Tommaso Sartor: Summer of NOC presentations
05.10.2017 - Airborne Wind Energy Conference 2017
18.09.2017 - Syscop Retreat 2017
15.09.2017 - Gianluca Frison: The BLASFEO and HPIPM frameworks
15.09.2017 - Hoang Xuan Phu: The Method of Orienting Curves for Finding Optimal Paths in Restricted Areas
30.05.2017 - Dr. Christoph Sieg: AWEsome
19.05.2017 - Aachen-Freiburg Workshop on modeling and optimal control of a Gasoline Controlled Auto Ignition (GCAI) Engine
15.05.2017 - Final Presentations of the Embedded Control Project
27.03.2017 - Joris Gillis: Efficient Programming with CasADi 3.1
16.03.2017 - Robin Verschueren: Eco4Wind ACADO course
31.01.2017 - Jonas Schlagenhauf: Master Thesis Presentation: Model Predictive Control of a Constrained Model Airplane
07.12.2016 - Prof. Jonas Buchli, Dr. Diego Pardo and Michael Neunert: Numerical Optimal Control in Agile Robotics
25.11.2016 - Mini Symposium on Numerical Optimization
05.09.2016 - Syscop Group Retreat
25.07.2016 - Summer School on Numerical Optimization Software
13.05.2016 - Fabian Girrbach: Attitude Estimation using IMUs
29.02.2016 - AWESCO Kick-Off Week
08.12.2015 - Stephan Schnez: Take-Off & Landing - A Challenge for Lift-Based, Rigid Wing AWE Systems
24.11.2015 - Gabriele Pannocchia: A tutorial overview on theory and design of offset-free MPC algorithms
10.11.2015 - Lorenz Assländer: Sensory integration in human balance control
03.11.2015 - Marco Laumanns: Distribution shaping and scenario bundling for stochastic programs with endogenous uncertainty
30.10.2015 - Mikhail Katliar: First try of MPC on MPI CyberMotion simulator
26.10.2015 - Nico Wöhrle: Simulation und Verlustanalyse von Lokal Rückseitenkontaktierten Silicium-Solarzellen
24.07.2015 - Niels van Duijkeren: Real-Time NMPC for Mechatronic Systems
21.07.2015 - Benjamin Stickan: Introduction to grid connected power electronics and model based control techniques
07.07.2015 - Massimo De Mauri: Socially-Aware Motion Planning with RRTs
06.07.2015 - Jochem De Schutter: Sensitivity analysis of optimal divertor configurations in nuclear fusion reactors
30.06.2015 - Sébastien Gros: Airborne Wind Energy, Modeling & Optimization
25.06.2015 - Hans Mittelmann: Solving Hard Quadratic 3-Dimensional Assignment Problems from Wireless Communications
12.06.2015 - Damon Vander Lind: Developing a 600 kW Airborne Wind Turbine
26.05.2015 - Quoc Tran Dinh: Parameter Tuning-Free Primal-Dual Algorithms for Large-Scale Constrained Convex Optimization
19.05.2015 - Andrea Zanelli: Efficient Discretization Schemes for Embedded Nonlinear Model Predictive Control
13.05.2015 - Panos Patrinos: FORBES: Forward-Backward Envelope Solver for convex nonsmooth optimization
12.05.2015 - Panos Patrinos joint work with Lorenzo Stella: Forward-Backward L-BFGS for large-scale nonsmooth optimization
05.05.2015 - Prof. Dr. Kristof Van Laerhoven: Towards modelling behaviour from long-term ubiquitous deployments
28.04.2015 - Dietmar Kröner: Mathematics: Key Technology for the Future
27.04.2015 - Rachel Leuthold: Multiple-Wake Vortex Lattice Method for Airborne Wind Energy Membrane-Wing Kites
21.04.2015 - Tobias Lindstrøm Jensen: Fast Algorithms for High-Order Sparse Linear Prediction with Applications to Speech Processing
25.03.2015 - TEMPO Spring School
11.03.2015 - Cristian Gebhard : Multi-body systems and time-domain integration
10.03.2015 - Cristian Gebhardt: Fluid-structure interaction of mechanical systems: an application to wind energy
27.02.2015 - Adrian Bürger: Short introduction to PECas
17.02.2015 - Andrew Wagner: A Brief History of HIGHWIND Carousel Development and an Idea for Future Carousels
17.02.2015 - Mikhail Katliar: Model-predictive control of motion simulators
02.02.2015 - Thiva Albin and Dennis Ritter: This event has passed. Model Predictive Control of Two-Stage Turbochargers for Gasoline Engines
01.12.2014 - HIGHWIND Day
13.11.2014 - Jonas Koenemann: Master Thesis Presentation
31.10.2014 - Mohammed Mehrez: Relative localization and tracking control in multirobot systems using MHE and NMPC
28.10.2014 - Dipl.-Ing. Florian Reiners: Introduction to the field of activities of the department for power electronic systems, Fraunhofer ISE
23.10.2014 - Janick Frasch: Quo vadis qpDUNES?
15.10.2014 - Mikhail Katliar: Optimal Control for Motion Simulation
16.09.2014 - Lilli Bergner: The Galerkin-Polynominal Chaos Method for Optimal Control under Unvertainty
04.09.2014 - Steven Diamond: Convex Optimization in Python with CVXPY
03.09.2014 - TEMPO 2 Day Course on Robust Optimal Control
20.08.2014 - FRIAS Workshop on Robust Optimization and Control
04.08.2014 - Summer School on Numerical Optimal Control
29.07.2014 - Control and Optimization Laboratory Group Workshop
10.07.2014 - Satya Gopisetty: Library Concept and Generic Parametrization for Energy Planning of Polygeneration Systems
10.07.2014 - Martin Schmelas: Prädiktive Algorithmen für thermoaktive Bauteilsysteme zur Entlastung des Stromnetzes
10.07.2014 - Dominik Wystrcil: Optimization of Hydronic Space Heating and Cooling Systems Utilizing Environmental Heat Sources and Sinks