Fractional-Order Systems: Modeling and Control Applications in Engineering
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "General Mathematics, Analysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 98
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Interests: nonlinear dynamics; dynamical systems; neural networks; fractional differential/difference equations; critical point theory
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Interests: applied mathematics; applied models; neural networks; complex networks; dynamic systems; stochastic theory; control and optimization; fractional-order systems; fractional differential equations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of fractional calculus has led to the emergence of fractional-order systems as a powerful tool for modeling and controlling complex dynamical systems across various fields of engineering and science. The inclusion of fractional derivatives and integrals in system models allows for a more accurate representation of processes with memory, hereditary properties, or anomalous dynamics. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest research on fractional-order controlled systems, encompassing both theoretical advancements and practical applications.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies on all aspects of fractional-order systems, including but not limited to the following:
Theoretical Developments:
- Mathematical formulations of fractional-order dynamics.
- Stability and controllability analysis of fractional-order systems.
- Fractional-order transfer functions and system identification.
- Extension of classical control theories (e.g., PID, state-space) to fractional-order systems.
- Numerical methods for solving fractional-order differential equations.
Methods and Techniques:
- Design and analysis of fractional-order controllers (e.g., FOPID controllers).
- Optimization techniques for fractional-order controller tuning (e.g., genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization).
- Stability and robustness analysis in fractional-order control.
- Numerical simulations and approximation methods for fractional systems.
- Hybrid and adaptive control approaches using fractional-order systems.
Applications:
- Robotics and Automation: Improving control precision in robotic arms, drones, and autonomous systems.
- Power and Electrical Systems: Application to power converters, inverters, and smart grids.
- Mechanical Systems: Vibration and damping control, viscoelastic materials, and mechanical design.
- Biomedical Engineering: Application to medical devices, neuroprosthetics, and biological system modeling.
- Environmental Systems: Pollution modeling, resource management, and ecological monitoring.
- Signal Processing and Communications: Fractional-order filters, data transmission, and noise reduction techniques.
Emerging Trends and Challenges:
- Applications in high-dimensional systems, multi-agent systems, and complex networks.
- Computational challenges in real-time implementation of fractional-order controllers.
- New paradigms in fractional-order control for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0.
Prof. Dr. Jianwen Zhou
Dr. Tianwei Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fractional-order differential or difference equations
- fractional controlling theories
- fractional-order systems
- numerical methods
- optimization techniques
- complex networks
- neural networks
- applications in robotics and automation
- applications in power and electrical systems
- applications in mechanical systems
- applications in biomedical engineering
- applications in signal processing and communications
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