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

Tomasz Feliks | Systems Theory | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks | Systems Theory | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks, Opole University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Tomasz Feliks is an accomplished academic in Control and Robotics, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Opole University of Technology since 2022. He earned his PhD, MSc, and BSc (all with Honors) from the same university. A passionate innovator, Dr. Feliks designed an autonomous minisumo robot and organized events like the European Robot Challenge. Proficient in Matlab, C++, LabVIEW, and more, he has received multiple prestigious awards, including the LOTTO Scholarship Program and scholarships for academic excellence. Dr. Feliks is an IFAC Affiliate and an active contributor to the CODiT Conference Committee. ๐ŸŒŸ

 

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks has an impressive academic background in Control and Robotics. He earned his PhD with Honors in Control and Robotics from Opole University of Technology in November 2021. Prior to that, he completed his MSc (with Honors) in the same field in June 2017 and his BSc (with Honors) in February 2016, all from Opole University of Technology. Additionally, he obtained a Teleinformatics Technician qualification (with Honors) from Opole Technical College in 2012. Dr. Feliksโ€™s solid academic foundation has paved the way for his distinguished research career. ๐ŸŒŸ

 

Work Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Opole University of Technology since March 2022, where he continues to contribute to the academic and research community in Control and Robotics. Prior to this, he held the position of Assistant at the same university from January 2021 to March 2022. His time at Opole University reflects his commitment to advancing robotics and control systems through both teaching and research. Dr. Feliksโ€™s experience in these roles highlights his growth as an academic professional and his dedication to the field. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿค–

 

Honors and Awards ๐Ÿ…

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks has received several prestigious honors throughout his academic career. He has been an IFAC Affiliate since December 2024 and serves on the CODiT Conference Committee for 2023โ€“2025. Dr. Feliks was a recipient of the LOTTO Scholarship Program “100 for 100” in 2018, under the honorary patronage of the Polish Prime Minister. He also earned BSc, MSc, and PhD Scholarships from the Rector of Opole University of Technology (2013โ€“2018) and the BSc Scholarship from the Marshal of the Opole Province (2014โ€“2015), recognizing his academic excellence and commitment to research. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ“

 

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomasz Feliks specializes in Control Systems and Robotics, with a particular focus on minimum-energy control design and inverse model control. His research explores geometric-based methods for optimizing the performance of multivariable perfect control systems, including their applications in both continuous-time and discrete-time frameworks. Dr. Feliks is also involved in the development of robust fractional-order control techniques and energy optimization algorithms for non-full rank systems, contributing to the advancement of state-space theory in control systems. His work includes applications in predictive control, robust algorithms, and energy efficiency. โš™๏ธ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ“Š

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “A new geometric-oriented minimum-energy perfect control design in the IMC-based state-space domain” โ€“ Cited by: 12, Year: 2020 ๐Ÿ“Š
  • “A geometric-based approach to the maximum-speed state and output variables for some class of IMC structures” โ€“ Cited by: 9, Year: 2019 ๐Ÿ”ง
  • “Switching perfect control algorithm” โ€“ Cited by: 7, Year: 2020 ๐Ÿ”„
  • “A norm-based approach to the minimum-energy multivariable perfect control design” โ€“ Cited by: 7, Year: 2018 โš™๏ธ
  • “Application of generalized inverses in the minimum-energy perfect control theory” โ€“ Cited by: 6, Year: 2023 ๐Ÿ“š
  • “A new extension of inverse model control design to non-full rank state-space plants” โ€“ Cited by: 6, Year: 2020 ๐Ÿ”
  • “Robust fractional-order perfect control for non-full rank plants described in the Grรผnwald-Letnikov IMC framework” โ€“ Cited by: 5, Year: 2021 ๐Ÿง 
  • “A new non-full rank algorithm for the IMC-derived d-step MIMO structures in the pole-free state space” โ€“ Cited by: 5, Year: 2020 ๐Ÿ”ข
  • “Further towards the analytical solution of minimum-energy perfect control design problem” โ€“ Cited by: 5, Year: 2018 ๐Ÿ“
  • “Energy optimization of the continuous-time perfect control algorithm” โ€“ Cited by: 3, Year: 2022 ๐Ÿ’ก