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Control Systems Professors and Supervisors in Netherlands
Professors in control systems in netherlands
302 professors found
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Flight Dynamics
Robust Control
Discrete-time Systems
Optimal Control
Professor
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Industrial Automation
Discrete-time Systems
Robust Control
Optimal Control
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Industrial Automation
Discrete-time Systems
Event-triggered Control
Optimal Control
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Industrial Automation
Feedback Control
Synthesis
Discrete Event Systems
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Human-robot Interaction
Multi-robot Systems
Optimal Control
Discrete-time Systems
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Solid Mechanics
Sliding Mode Control
Electromechanics
Continuous-time Systems
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Control System
Industrial Automation
Feedback Control
Dynamic Systems
Discrete Event Systems
Associate Professor
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Offshore Engineering
Control System
Marine Engineering
Robust Control
Ship Hydrodynamics
Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Industrial Automation
Cyber-physical System
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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University of Groningen
Closing soon
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Closing soon
PhD position in Systems and Control Theory for Energy-based Learning at the University of Groningen , Netherlands. The successful candidate will join the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and work in the Systems, Control and Optimization Group . The project is embedded in the ERC Starting Grant “Energy-based learning of complex dynamical systems” (E-BLOCS) , led by Dr. Henk van Waarde . Research themes ...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
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1 month ago
Javad Taghipour
Disem Institute
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
Javad Taghipour, Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Dyson Institute, says a fully funded PhD position will be advertised soon. The project sits at the intersection of physics-informed machine learning , nonlinear model identification , and structural dynamics . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in advanced engineering research that blends mechanics, data-driven modeling, and computational methods. The post does not yet include the official advert, eligibility criteria,...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
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2 weeks ago
University of Groningen
Netherlands
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Groningen in the Systems, Control and Optimization Group , embedded in the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Faculty of Science and Engineering . The project is part of the ERC Starting Grant Energy-based learning of complex dynamical systems (E-BLOCS) , led by Henk van Waarde . This PhD focuses on systems and control theory , optimization , circuit theory , machine learning , and neuromorphic computing ...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
+5 more
1 week ago
Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Nanomagnetism
Self-assembly
Magnetic Material
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Hybrid Systems
Multi-robot Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Autonomous Vehicle
Continuous-time Systems
Radboud University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence
Social Robotics
Embodied Cognition
Motor Control
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Groningen
Netherlands
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1 week ago
The University of Groningen is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in Energy-based Learning of Dynamical Systems within the Faculty of Science and Engineering , specifically the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Systems, Control and Optimization Group . The project is embedded in the ERC Starting Grant Energy-based learning of complex dynamical systems (E-BLOCS) , led by Dr. Henk van Waarde . The research focuses on systems theor...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
+6 more
1 week ago
University of Groningen
Netherlands
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Groningen in the Systems, Control and Optimization Group , embedded in the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Faculty of Science and Engineering . The project is part of the ERC Starting Grant Energy-based learning of complex dynamical systems (E-BLOCS) , led by Henk van Waarde . This PhD focuses on systems and control theory , optimization , circuit theory , machine learning , and neuromorphic computing ...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
+5 more
1 week ago
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in Bidirectional Power Converter Design and Control for Data Centers , hosted in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE) group. The project sits at the intersection of power electronics , control systems , solid-state transformers (SST) , DC-DC converters , and grid integration , with a strong application focus on next-generation data centers and sustainable AI infrastructure. The research will focus on the DC-DC stage of SST-bas...
Electrical Engineering
Grid Integration
Data Center Management
+2 more
2 weeks ago
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