PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Control Systems (Discrete Event and Hybrid Systems) in Ann Arbor United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor

The control systems discipline has undergone a radical transformation over the past three decades. Affordable microprocessors have made it possible to integrate control algorithms into virtually every type of technology imaginable. Advanced computer-aided design tools now allow for the analysis and creation of controllers for intricate multivariable systems. Societal demands for enhanced safety and environmental protection have presented complex problems that require feedback control solutions. Emerging control applications span diverse fields like cyber-physical systems, biological networks, production automation, and robotic walking systems. The University of Michigan's EECS Department Control Laboratory faculty are at the forefront of these innovations. Our research pushes technological boundaries while our courses effectively translate these advancements for student learning.