Michail Skarpetis | Robust control | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michail Skarpetis | Robust control | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michail Skarpetis , Associate Professor Automatic Control Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Greece.

Dr. Michael G. Skarpetis is an Associate Professor of Automatic Control – Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automatic Control Systems at the Department of Digital Industry Technologies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. A leading researcher and educator in control systems, he has authored over 100 papers published in renowned journals and conferences. He previously served as Head of the Division of Automatic Control in the Department of Automation and actively contributes to the Robotics, Automatic Control, and Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory. Dr. Skarpetis has contributed to robust control, vehicle automation, flight systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic system advancements over his academic career.

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🎓 Education Background

Michael G. Skarpetis built his academic foundation in engineering and control systems, though specific degree details and university names are not publicly listed. However, his professional journey and academic stature suggest a rigorous background in electrical or mechanical engineering, possibly followed by doctoral-level research in automatic control systems. His training and early research work have clearly emphasized control theory, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and system modeling, which has influenced his entire academic and research trajectory. His education enabled him to bridge theoretical understanding with industrial applications, a hallmark seen in his extensive publication record and ongoing research endeavors.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Skarpetis holds the position of Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, within the Department of Digital Industry Technologies. He has previously served as the Head of the Division of Automatic Control in the Department of Automation. With over two decades in academia, his work integrates robust control strategies and industrial automation. He is a prominent member of the Robotics, Automatic Control, and Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory, contributing to both education and research. His expertise spans multiple control methodologies applied to vehicles, flight systems, and fluid-powered automation. He also mentors research scholars and engineers in applied automation.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Among Dr. Skarpetis’s achievements is the Coaless Award, recognizing his excellence in research and contribution to control system technologies. Furthermore, he is recognized in the Node of Academic and Scientific Excellence by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs in Greece—an honor reserved for thought leaders in their fields. These accolades highlight his commitment to scholarly excellence, scientific contribution, and national impact in engineering and automation.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Skarpetis’s research is focused on robust control, automatic flight control, vehicle dynamics, and the control of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. He develops advanced control algorithms that withstand uncertainties and disturbances, with applications ranging from electropneumatic actuators to 4-wheel steering vehicles and aerospace control systems. His methodologies include simulated annealing, robust PID, PI controllers, and nonlinear system decoupling. Through continuous innovation, he contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and intelligent control mechanisms for industrial and autonomous systems. His collaborative works often merge theoretical frameworks with practical solutions, making a significant impact on both academic and industrial sectors.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Michael G. Skarpetis is a distinguished academic whose research and teaching have significantly advanced the field of automatic control systems. His leadership roles, extensive publication record, and recognition by academic institutions highlight his authority and contributions. With a focus on robust and adaptive control, especially in fluid power systems and autonomous technologies, Dr. Skarpetis continues to inspire future innovations. His commitment to scientific excellence and active engagement with industrial applications reflect his deep influence across the fields of automation, robotics, and cyber-physical systems.

📄 Top Publications with Notes

  1. Robust triangular decoupling with application to 4WS cars
    Year: 2000
    Journal: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
    Cited by: 66 articles

  2. Input-output decoupling for linear systems with nonlinear uncertain structure
    Year: 1996
    Journal: Journal of the Franklin Institute
    Cited by: 48 articles

  3. Robust control of cars with front and rear wheel steering
    Year: 2002
    Journal: IEE Proceedings-Control Theory and Applications
    Cited by: 25 articles

  4. Robust control techniques for hydraulic actuators
    Year: 2007
    Conference: Mediterranean Conference on Control & Automation
    Cited by: 19 articles

  5. Robust control of pneumatic clutch actuators using simulated annealing techniques
    Year: 2013
    Conference: Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
    Cited by: 16 articles

  6. Robust PI controllers for command following with application to an electropneumatic actuator
    Year: 2006
    Conference: Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
    Cited by: 15 articles

  7. Robust disturbance rejection for left-invertible linear systems with nonlinear-uncertain structure
    Year: 1999
    Journal: (Conference/Article not specified)
    Cited by: 15 articles

  8. Robust Output Command Tracking for Linear Systems with Nonlinear Uncertain Structure with Application to Flight Control
    Year: 2005
    Conference: IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
    Cited by: 14 articles

  9. Robust regional stabilisation of an electropneumatic actuator
    Year: 1998
    Journal: IEE Proceedings-Control Theory and Applications
    Cited by: 14 articles

  10. Robust PID controller for electro—Hydraulic actuators
    Year: 2013
    Conference: IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies & Factory Automation
    Cited by: 13 articles