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most citedIntroducing a Deep Neural Network-based Model Predictive Control Framework for Rapid Controller Implementation

13 citations · 29 across the 4 of their papers we have counts for

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10 papers

eess.SY2026

Deep Behaviour Cloning of Model Predictive Control for Real-Time Operation of a Hydrogen-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine

Alexander Winkler, Neeraj Naduvath Mana, David Gordon +1

Hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel (H2DF) combustion engines offer a promising pathway for decarbonising hard-to-electrify transport sectors, yet their highly nonlinear dynamics and coupled…

eess.SY2026

Hydrogen-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Operation Using Real-Time GRU-Based Nonlinear Model Predictive Control

Alexander Winkler, Vasu Sharma, Julian Bedei +4

Hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel (H2DF) combustion reduces combustion-out CO2 emissions but exhibits nonlinear cycle-to-cycle dynamics at high hydrogen energy shares (HES). This work eval…

cs.LG2025

Hybrid Reinforcement Learning and Model Predictive Control for Adaptive Control of Hydrogen-Diesel Dual-Fuel Combustion

Julian Bedei, Murray McBain, Alexander Winkler +3

Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Machine Learning Integrated Model Predictive Control (ML-MPC) are promising approaches for optimizing hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel engine control, as t…

eess.SY2025★ 2 cited

Incorporating a Deep Neural Network into Moving Horizon Estimation for Embedded Thermal Torque Derating of an Electric Machine

Alexander Winkler, Pranav Shah, Katrin Baumgärtner +3

This study presents a novel state estimation approach integrating Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) into Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE). This is a shift from using traditional physics-b…

eess.SY2025

Safe Reinforcement Learning-based Control for Hydrogen Diesel Dual-Fuel Engines

Vasu Sharma, Alexander Winkler, Armin Norouzi +3

The urgent energy transition requirements towards a sustainable future stretch across various industries and are a significant challenge facing humanity. Hydrogen promises a clean,…

cs.LG2025

Safe Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Engine Control

Julian Bedei, Lucas Koch, Kevin Badalian +3

This work introduces a toolchain for applying Reinforcement Learning (RL), specifically the Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) algorithm, in safety-critical real-world envir…

cs.LG2023★ 10 cited

LExCI: A Framework for Reinforcement Learning with Embedded Systems

Kevin Badalian, Lucas Koch, Tobias Brinkmann +4

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to its application in many areas of everyday life. In the context of control engineering, reinforcement learning (RL) represents a…

cs.LG2023★ 4 cited

Transfer of Reinforcement Learning-Based Controllers from Model- to Hardware-in-the-Loop

Mario Picerno, Lucas Koch, Kevin Badalian +4

The process of developing control functions for embedded systems is resource-, time-, and data-intensive, often resulting in sub-optimal cost and solutions approaches. Reinforcemen…

eess.SY2023★ 13 cited

Introducing a Deep Neural Network-based Model Predictive Control Framework for Rapid Controller Implementation

David C. Gordon, Alexander Winkler, Julian Bedei +3

Model Predictive Control (MPC) provides an optimal control solution based on a cost function while allowing for the implementation of process constraints. As a model-based optimal…

eess.SY2022

Machine Learning Integrated with Model Predictive Control for Imitative Optimal Control of Compression Ignition Engines

Armin Norouzi, Saeid Shahpouri, David Gordon +6

The high thermal efficiency and reliability of the compression-ignition engine makes it the first choice for many applications. For this to continue, a reduction of the pollutant e…