Abstract

This workshop focuses on nonlinear control design with emphasis on higher-order sliding mode techniques. It discusses how higher-order sliding modes extend classical approaches by enforcing sliding conditions on higher derivatives of the output, together with the use of sliding-mode observers for robust state and disturbance estimation. Attention is given to robustness, finite-time convergence, and improved precision. The workshop aims to connect nonlinear control theory with practical implementation, providing participants with tools applicable to complex dynamic systems.

About the Speaker

Prof. Leonid Fridman is a distinguished professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a key contributor to modern sliding mode control. His pioneering contributions to higher-order sliding modes have strongly shaped modern robust control methodologies and their application to complex engineering systems worldwide. He has authored influential books and an numerous highly cited journal publications and has contributed to the international research community through editorial service and scientific leadership. He served as Chairman of the IEEE Control Systems Society Technical Committee on Variable Structure and Sliding Mode Control and is an Emeritus Member of the National System of Researchers.