👨🏫 Since August 1982, Dr. Rafael Castro-Linares has held the esteemed position of Titular Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Center of Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City. With unwavering dedication, he has contributed to the academic community for over four decades, enriching the minds of students and fostering intellectual growth. As a Titular Professor, Dr. Castro-Linares has not only imparted knowledge but has also served as a mentor, guiding aspiring engineers towards excellence in their chosen field. His commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as he actively engages in research and scholarly pursuits, pushing the boundaries of knowledge in electrical engineering. Through his tenure, Dr. Castro-Linares has witnessed the evolution of the discipline and has played a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory, inspiring generations of scholars and researchers along the way. His enduring presence symbolizes a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and a passion for nurturing future talent in the field of electrical engineering. 🌟
Research Focus:
🔬 Dr. Rafael Castro-Linares’ research focus spans across diverse areas within control systems and robotics, with a particular emphasis on advanced methodologies for trajectory tracking, formation control, and robust control techniques. His contributions range from innovative approaches in flatness-based sliding mode control for stabilizing complex systems like spherical pendulums on quadrotors to developing novel algorithms for controlling tethered kites and UAV quadrotors in real-time applications such as watershed monitoring. Through his work, Dr. Castro-Linares continually pushes the boundaries of control theory, applying cutting-edge techniques to solve challenging problems in robotics and automation, ultimately advancing the field’s capabilities and applications. 🤖
Publication Top Notes:
Flatness‐based sliding mode control for stabilizing a spherical pendulum on a quadrotor