Shows
Coffee and ControlJonathan Mayo-Maldonado (Switched systems and DC networks)In this episode I interview Jonathan Mayo Maldonado abouthis work on applying the behavioural framework to modelling and controllingswitched systems, as well as applying data-driven control to power systems! You can engage with the podcast onBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/Or email me at lhodginscontrol@gmail.com Jonathan Mayo-Maldonado: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/668pbh/doctor-jonathan-mayo-maldonadoPh...2025-05-011h 08
Coffee and ControlPaolo Rapisarda (Behavioural systems and Willems' fundamental lemma)In this episode I talk to Professor Paolo Rapisarda about a bunch of interesting theoretical (but very useful) aspects of control, including his work on behavioural systems theory, model reduction, Willems’ fundamental lemma, and data-driven control.You can engage with the podcast onX: https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_podBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/Or email me at lhodginscontrol@gmail.com Paolo Rapisarda: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5x2h...2025-04-0159 min
Coffee and ControlSabine Hauert (Swarm robotics and artificial evolution)In this episode I interview Professor Sabine Hauert about the super interesting work she does on the control of swarm robots, how considering nanoparticles as swarms can be used to treat cancer, and how morphogenesis can generate structure from random interactions. You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/),BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.social) and X(https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_pod)for updates on episodes!You can also connect with or follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/2025-03-0154 min
Coffee and ControlWilliam Holderbaum (Geometric control and electroactive matter)In this episode, I talk to Professor William Holderbaum about some of the many fascinating areas of research he’s involved in, including Boolean control, geometric control, and control of electroactive polymer gels—plus a lot more!
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PhD research
PhD Thesis (in French)
Boolean Control Using State-Space Approach
Neural Networks for Boolean Control
PID Control of Boolean Systems
Predictive Control
Sliding Mode Control
FES work
Coffee and Control Episode with Chris Freeman
Professor Ken Hunt
FES for Paraplegic Stan...2025-02-0254 min
Coffee and ControlZehor Belkhatir (Fractional order modelling and cancer control)In this episode I talk to Dr Zehor Belkhatir about her fascinating
work using fractional order systems to model the brain, as well as how control
can be used for chemotherapy treatment.
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References
Thesis: Dr. Zehor Belkhatir's thesis explores key aspects of fractional systems in biomedical applications.
Fractional order estimation: ScienceDirect article.
Cardiovascular system ECC paper: IEEE Explore paper.
Hybrid dynamical systems: Springer chapter.
Kevin Aquino: Google Scholar profile.
Fractional differential equations textbook: Mathematics in Science and Engineering.
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Coffee and ControlMatthew Turner (Anti-windup and aircraft control)In this episode we interview Professor Matthew Turner, professor in the Cyber Physical Systems group at the university of Southampton, about his fascinating work on aircraft control, anti-windup, Lur’e systems, and his recent research into applying techniques from control theory to the analysis of neural networks.
Contact me at: lgh1g19@soton.ac.uk
We have an Instagram now!
References:
PhD Thesis
National
Research Council of Canada Aerospace Research Centre
Nonlinear High Gain Feedback
LMIs in Control
AW for Model-Reference Adaptive Control
AW for ILC
Anti-Windup Rev...2024-12-0159 min
Coffee and ControlChris Freeman (Iterative learning control and stroke rehabilitation)In this first episode, I talk to Chris Freeman, professor of applied control at the University of Southampton and expert on all things related to iterative learning control and its application in rehabilitation.
Contact Chris at ctf1@soton.ac.uk
Contact me at lgh1g19@soton.ac.uk
References:
1984 ILC paper
Early stroke rehabilitation work
RC for tremor suppression
ILC and RC design paper
Multiple model adaptive control for FES
Robust control of Hammerstein systems
Electrode array control (1)
Electrode array control (2)
FES control review paper
Thoracic pressure control paper
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Coffee and ControlCoffee and Control trailerTrailer for my new control-related podcast! Epsiodes will be released on the 1st of each month.
You can check out inControl here: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/
inControl episodes tend to be realeased during the middle of the month, so you could subscribe to both!
(Please bear with me regarding the strange background noises and general awkwardness - I'm still learning how podcast making works!)2024-10-2502 min
The Doug Stanhope Podcast#545 - "Pygmies and Lead Poisoning from the Patio"Pygmies, Lead Poisoning and Letters from Prison, it's a Podcast from the Patio. Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do this without your ongoing support. Recorded May 21st, 2023 on the patio in Bisbee, AZ with Doug Stanhope, Chad Shank, Kristin Levine, Gary Lucy, Derrick, Alex Hodgins and Bingo. Produced Alex Hodgins. Edited by Alex Hodgins and Ggreg Chaille. Signed copies of "This Is Not Fame" available while supplies last at Stanhope Store - http://www.dougstanhope.com/store/ We have no idea what the future holds so get on the...2024-03-201h 02