Dr. Shankar Bhattacharyya, Robert M. Kennedy ’26 Professor II in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, co-authored a new book titled "Linear Multivariable Control Systems.”
The book examines the area of control systems, which spans many disciplines, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, biological systems and economics. Examples of applications include power electronics, robotics and autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, chemical process control, gene regulation and cancer therapy, and inflation control.
This book, which will serve the needs of two graduate courses in the department, covers fundamental theory and design techniques, providing a blend of theory and practical results.
“This textbook has been in the making for at least 30 years and contains a large amount of research material developed at Texas A&M over the years,” Bhattacharyya said. “It also benefits from our accumulated experience of teaching this material for over 50 years. “
The intended publication date is December 2021.
Bhattacharyya has taught generations of Aggie engineers the elements of control theory. His research interests include automatic control systems, multivariable control system analysis and design, computer-aided control system design, and robust stability and control theory applications.