Prof. Amalia J. Moutsopoulou
Department of the Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Chania, Crete, Greece

Title: Innovations in Intelligent Control for Intelligent Structures.

Abstract: In intelligent buildings, regulated vibrations are reduced by a robust control identity. New developments in structural intelligent control in intelligent structures are presented in this study. Because it maintains performance and stability in the face of unforeseen events and disruptions, the strong control identity is essential to the reduction of vibrations in intelligent structures. Intelligent structures can retain operational efficiency by utilizing sophisticated control techniques such as adaptive control and H∞ control, which enable them to dynamically adapt to their surroundings. These techniques are essential for the long-term robustness and dependability of intelligent systems in domains such as robotics, aeronautical engineering, and civil engineering. An important idea in control theory is the intelligent control identity, which is especially helpful for lowering vibrations in intelligent structures like aircraft parts, adaptable buildings, and smart materials with sensors and actuators. By reducing disturbances and uncertainties that affect performance and stability, these systems seek to provide effective and secure operation under a variety of circumstances.

Intelligent structures vibrate due to internal uncertainties like as material qualities or imperfections in the sensors, as well as external disturbances like wind or operating stresses. Robust control helps to lessen these consequences by making sure that the system is stable in the face of uncertainty. The mathematical connection and feedback systems intended to preserve control efficacy under various operating settings are referred to as the robust control identity. Usually, this entails optimizing vibration reduction using Lyapunov-based approaches or H∞ control techniques.

BIO:Amalia J. Moutsopoulou is Αss. Professor in Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete in the Department of the Mechanical Engineering and she teaches Intelligent Building Constructions, Mechanics, from 2008 until today. She has written three books for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering she has many publications in international journals and conferences, her research interests include mechanical and intelligent control engineering. She speaks three languages, French, German and English.

She was born in Athens she was graduated Civil Engineer in Democritus University of Thrace. She received her Diploma (M.Sc.) in Construction management and his Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Mechanical and Control engineering, in 1999 and 2009, respectively, both from the Technical University of Crete in the Department of Production Engineering and Management.