Xinfeng Shao | Control Theory | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xinfeng Shao | Control Theory | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Liaoning University of Technology, China

Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Northeastern University (2023), Dr. Xinfeng Shao is a Lecturer & Master’s Supervisor at Liaoning University of Technology (LUT). His research focuses on adaptive intelligent control, cyber-physical system security, event-triggered control, and fault-tolerant control. He has led multiple national-level projects, including the National Youth Science Foundation Project, and contributed to 10+ papers in top journals, with two highly cited in IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems. ๐Ÿ“ His technical skills include MATLAB/Simulink and Python, and he is an active member of the Chinese Association of Automation and IEEE. ๐ŸŒ

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๐ŸŽ“ Educational Background

Dr. Xinfeng Shao earned his Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Northeastern University in 2023. His research is focused on adaptive intelligent control, cyber-physical system security, event-triggered control, and fault-tolerant control. These areas are critical for enhancing the reliability and security of modern automation systems, especially in the context of cyber-physical systems (CPS). His innovative work aims to develop intelligent control frameworks that ensure optimal performance even under uncertain and adversarial conditions. Dr. Shao’s expertise contributes significantly to the advancement of automation and security technologies.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Projects

Dr. Xinfeng Shao has been a Principal Investigator for several key research initiatives, including the National Youth Science Foundation Project (Category C), the Liaoning Provincial Education Department Youth Cultivation Project, and the LUT Doctoral Research Startup Fund. These projects reflect his leadership in advancing research in control systems and cybersecurity. Additionally, Dr. Shao is a Key Participant in two National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Projects and the prestigious Liaoning “Xing Liao Talent Program” Leading Talent Project. His involvement in these projects highlights his significant contribution to the scientific community.

๐Ÿ“š Research Achievements

Dr. Xinfeng Shao has authored over 10 papers in prestigious journals like IEEE Transactions, with 2 papers being ESI Top 1% Highly Cited. His research has introduced novel control frameworks for ensuring the security of multi-agent systems (MASs) and improving nonlinear fault tolerance. These groundbreaking contributions are recognized internationally for advancing the fields of adaptive control and cybersecurity. His work continues to shape the future of control systems and automation, making a significant impact in both theoretical and applied research.

๐Ÿง  Research Focus

Dr. Xinfeng Shao’s research is centered around adaptive intelligent control, cyber-physical system (CPS) security, fault-tolerant control, and event-triggered control. His work explores the resilience and security of multi-agent systems (MASs), focusing on attack-resistant control frameworks in the presence of malicious disturbances like FDI attacks and DoS attacks. Dr. Shao also investigates nonlinear systems and distributed control strategies, developing secure formation control and adaptive fuzzy control techniques. His contributions are instrumental in enhancing the robustness and security of automated systems, improving fault tolerance and performance under uncertain conditions

Conclusion

Mr. Xinfeng Shao is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His innovative research in intelligent and secure control systems, impressive publication record, project leadership, and recognized academic contributions present a strong case for this honor. He exemplifies the qualities of a top-tier researcher advancing critical technologies in automation and cyber-physical security.

๐Ÿ“š Publications Top Notes

  • “Dynamicโ€Eventโ€Based Predefinedโ€Time Secure Formation Control for Nonlinear Multiagent Systems Against FDI Attacks”International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 2025. DOI: 10.1002/rnc.8017 ๐Ÿ”’

  • “Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Consensus Tracking Control of Stochastic High-Order MASs Under FDI Attacks”IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 2024. DOI: 10.1109/TFUZZ.2024.3352076 ๐Ÿ”„

  • “Event-based distributed resilient control strategy for microgrids subject to disturbances and hybrid attacks”Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.amc.2023.128273 ๐ŸŒ

  • “Robust adaptive dynamic memoryโ€eventโ€triggered attitude control for nonlinear multiโ€UAVs resist actuator hysteresis”International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/rnc.6821 ๐Ÿš

  • “Event-based adaptive fuzzy fixed-time control for nonlinear interconnected systems with non-affine nonlinear faults”Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.fss.2021.08.005 โš™๏ธ

  • “Neural-network-based adaptive secure control for nonstrict-feedback nonlinear interconnected systems under DoS attacks”Neurocomputing, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2021.03.087 ๐Ÿง 

  • “Fuzzy Adaptive Event-Triggered Secure Control for Stochastic Nonlinear High-Order MASs Subject to DoS Attacks and Actuator Faults”IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/tfuzz.2020.3028657 ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

  • “Adaptive Fuzzy Prescribed Performance Control of Non-Triangular Structure Nonlinear Systems”IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/tfuzz.2019.2937046 ๐Ÿ”ง

  • “Adaptive Fuzzy Prescribed Performance Control for MIMO Stochastic Nonlinear Systems”IEEE Access, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2882634 ๐Ÿ”„

  • “Adaptive prescribed performance decentralized control for stochastic nonlinear large-scale systems”International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 2018. ๐Ÿ“Š

Ali Alavi Nasab | Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Alavi Nasab | Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Alavi Nasab, Shiraz University, Iran

Ali Alavi Nasab is an M.Sc. student in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) at Shiraz University, Iran, with a GPA of 17/20 (3.7/4) and ranked 3rd in his major. His research focuses on nonlinear control, robotic systems, and safety-critical systems. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ He has published multiple papers on control barrier functions for mobile robots. Ali’s academic excellence is evident through awards such as being accepted for his M.Sc. without an entrance exam and ranking among the top 15% of students. He is also a teaching assistant and active in research projects. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ก

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Education ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ“

Ali Alavi Nasab pursued his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Control Systems at Shiraz University, Iran, from 2021 to 2024. He achieved an impressive GPA of 17/20 (3.7/4) and ranked 3rd among all master students in his major. ๐Ÿ… Prior to this, he earned his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering at the same university, graduating in 2021 with a GPA of 16.6/20 (3.45/4) and ranking in the top 15% of his field. ๐ŸŽ“ His academic achievements reflect his dedication and excellence in the field of electrical engineering. โšก

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Ali Alavi Nasabโ€™s research interests are centered around cutting-edge topics in Electrical Engineering. He focuses on Nonlinear Control and Robust Control, exploring innovative ways to enhance system stability. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ He is also deeply involved in Robotic Systems, working on advanced control techniques to improve their performance. ๐Ÿค– His work extends to Safety-Critical Systems, aiming to ensure reliability and safety in high-stakes environments. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Additionally, Ali is intrigued by Estimation Theory for accurate prediction and Prescribed-time Control to optimize time-dependent processes. โฑ๏ธ His diverse interests highlight his passion for shaping the future of control systems.

Honors and Awards ๐Ÿ†

Ali Alavi Nasab has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in Electrical Engineering. In 2023, he ranked 3rd in the Department of Electrical Engineering (Control Systems Major) at Shiraz University. ๐Ÿฅ‰ In 2021, he was accepted into the M.Sc. program without an entrance exam, an honor awarded to the top students of each faculty. ๐ŸŽ“ Ali was also ranked among the top 15% of students in his department in 2020. ๐ŸŒŸ From 2018 to 2021, he was a dedicated member of the Electricity Students Scientific Association. โšก Additionally, in 2020, he contributed to the Shahid Ahmadi Rooshan Program, supported by the National Elites Foundation. ๐Ÿ…

Teaching and Work Experience ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ผ

Ali Alavi Nasab has gained valuable teaching and research experience throughout his academic journey. In Fall 2023, he served as a Teaching Assistant for Robust Control and Linear Control Systems Lab, working with Dr. Asemani and using MATLAB & Simulink. ๐Ÿ”ง From 2022 to the present, Ali has been working on his Master’s thesis in the Applied Control and Robotics Research Laboratory under Dr. Asemani. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป In 2020-2021, he contributed to the Shahid Ahmadi Rooshan Program as a part-time student, using MATLAB, DIgSILENT, and Python. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Additionally, in Summer 2020, he completed an internship in PLC Programming with Dr. Safavi, using Siemens SIMATIC Manager (STEP 7). โš™๏ธ His teaching assistant role also included Probability for Engineers with Dr. Zayyani in Fall 2019. ๐ŸŽ“

Research Focus

Ali Alavi Nasabโ€™s research primarily focuses on the application of Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) to enhance the safety and efficiency of mobile robotic systems. ๐Ÿš— His work on fault-tolerant control systems aims to ensure the reliability of mobile robots even in the presence of system failures. ๐Ÿ”ง His expertise spans nonlinear control and robust control methodologies, particularly in the context of unicycle mobile robots and wheeled mobile robots. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Ali’s contributions are advancing safety-critical control systems, with an emphasis on prescribed-time control for real-time, effective robot navigation. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป

Conclusion

Mr. Ali Alavi Nasab is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in control systems and robotics, coupled with his impressive technical skills and academic achievements, places him at the forefront of emerging researchers in his field. His future research contributions are likely to continue making significant impacts in engineering, particularly in safety-critical systems and robotics.

Publication Top Notes

  • “Control of mobile robots using control barrier functions in presence of fault” โ€“ AA Nasab, MH Asemani, Cited by 3, 2023 ๐Ÿค–

  • “A Control Barrier Function Based Approach for Safe and Efficient Navigation of Unicycle Mobile Robots” โ€“ A Rahmanian, AA Nasab, MH Asemani, Cited by 1, 2024 ๐Ÿš—

  • “Safe prescribed time controller for wheeled mobile robots by using control barrier functions as a safety filter” โ€“ AA Nasab, R Badiei, MH Asemani, 2025 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ