Abstract

This workshop introduces the fundamental principles of Sliding Mode Control (SMC) and its practical implementation in engineering systems. It explains the concepts of sliding manifolds, reaching conditions, and robustness with respect to matched uncertainties. Particular attention is given to the chattering phenomenon, its origins in discontinuous control laws, and commonly used mitigation strategies such as boundary layers and higher order methods. Through intuitive explanations and representative examples, the workshop provides participants with a solid foundation for designing and implementing sliding mode controllers in real-world applications.

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 numerous highly cited journal publications and has contributed to the international 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.