Process Control and Automatic Control of Nonlinear Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Modern engineering and applied sciences face increasingly complex linear and nonlinear phenomena across diverse domains—from bioprocess control and robotics to autonomous vehicles and cyber–physical systems. Addressing these challenges requires advanced control techniques that are mathematically rigorous, robust to uncertainty, and capable of real-time adaptation.

This Special Issue, titled “Process Control and Automatic Control of Nonlinear Systems”, aims to highlight recent advances in the mathematical foundations and practical implementations of both linear and nonlinear robust control. In response to feedback from the Editorial Board, we explicitly welcome contributions that also cover advanced topics in linear robust control, such as H infinity methods, loop-shaping techniques, and robust pole placement approaches—especially when applied to systems with structured uncertainties and disturbances.

We encourage works that combine theoretical developments with real-world applications of control techniques, including, but not limited to, sliding mode control, intelligent observers, fractional-order controllers, high-gain estimation, and machine learning-based adaptive schemes. Contributions exploring the convergence between robust linear theory and nonlinear dynamics are especially welcomed.

Of particular interest are studies that demonstrate the interplay between mathematics and engineering—showcasing innovative uses of nonlinear models, optimal feedback strategies, and data-driven approaches applied to electrical, biological, or mechanical systems. Cross-disciplinary research combining control theory with robotics, biotechnology, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and process industries is highly encouraged.

We invite researchers from academia and industry to submit original papers that contribute to this vibrant and evolving field, strengthening the connection between mathematical theory and technological innovation.

Dr. Abraham Efraim Rodriguez Mata
Guest Editor

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• nonlinear control theory
• robust linear control
• sliding mode control
• fractional-order systems
• high-gain observers
• robust and adaptive controllers
• intelligent and learning-based control
• control of biological systems
• autonomous vehicle control
• machine vision and tracking
• process modeling and system identification