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* [http://wisb.warwick.ac.uk Towards Next Generation Synthetic Biology]: 21-22 November 2014, Warwick, UK.
 
*[http://www.ru.is/kennarar/sigurdurh/workshop.html Workshop on Algorithms for Dynamical Systems and Lyapunov Functions]: 17 July -19 July 2013, Reykjavík, Iceland.
 
*[http://www.ru.is/kennarar/sigurdurh/workshop.html Workshop on Algorithms for Dynamical Systems and Lyapunov Functions]: 17 July -19 July 2013, Reykjavík, Iceland.
 
*[http://www.mathematik.tu-dortmund.de/lsviii/new/de/veranstaltungen/oberwolfach2013.html Oberwolfach Workshop on Structured function systems and applications]: 24 February - 3 March 2013, TU Dortmund, Germany.
 
*[http://www.mathematik.tu-dortmund.de/lsviii/new/de/veranstaltungen/oberwolfach2013.html Oberwolfach Workshop on Structured function systems and applications]: 24 February - 3 March 2013, TU Dortmund, Germany.

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SySOS: Systems of Systems and Sum of Squares

Our group develops tools and algorithms for the scalable analysis of nonlinear networked systems (System of Systems) and the design of control laws using computational tools based on the Sum of Squares decomposition and Semidefinite Programming. In particular, our group concentrates on:

  • Nonlinear systems analysis, Sum of Squares optimization and Lyapunov techniques. In this spirit, we have developed methods for stability analysis of systems described by Ordinary, Delay and Partial Differential Equations.
  • Systems and Synthetic Biology. We collaborate closely with groups in biochemistry for understanding biological pathways through mathematical modelling using experimental data and designing new experiments for model invalidation (Systems Biology), as well as proposing and implementing redesigns for existing biological systems for improved performance (Synthetic Biology).
  • Software Development (SOSTOOLS). This can be found here. A new version is currently under development with many more examples.
  • Large-scale Networked Systems analysis with communication and structural constraints. Examples in this field come from synchronization phenomena in oscillator networks, Network Congestion Control for the Internet and Power System analysis. We are also looking at multi-agent systems consensus under communication and structural constraints such as the effect of time delays and switching topologies.
  • Fluid mechanics and Heat transfer, from a control perspective. We are taking a control engineering approach to understand questions in Hydrodynamic Stability and mechanisms for background noise energy amplification and subsequent reduction.
  • Complexity reduction of networked systems. We are investigating methods based on model decomposition and reduction to facilitate computational analysis of large-scale and nonlinear systems. Systems of interest include biochemical reaction networks, power systems and consensus networks.

Current Members

Current Externally Funded Projects

Collaborations

News

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Joining SySOS

  • If you find what we do interesting, and you want to apply for a DPhil (PhD) or MSc by Research in our group, then please contact us sooner than later to discuss possible projects. If you have a strong academic background, the chances of securing funding for your studies are higher the earlier you apply. Note that applications need to follow the Postgraduate Admissions guidelines.
  • There are several other routes for joining SySOS, mainly through fellowships.

Previous Members

  • Dr Bing Chu - Postdoctoral Research Assistant, June 2010-March 2012
  • Dr Yo-Cheng (Mark) Chang DPhil, co-supervised with Professor Judith Armitage, Department of Biochemistry, January 2007-January 2011.
  • Dr Bence Mélykúti, DPhil, co-supervised with Professor Alison Etheridge, Department of Statistics, January 2008-February 2011.
  • Miss Nassia Inglessis, September 2009 - October 2009
  • Mr Christoph Maier, April 2009 - July 2009

Completed Projects

  • European Space Agency project with GMV (Spain), NGC (Canada) and the University of Leicester, "Worst-Case and Safety Analysis Tools for Autonomous Rendezvous Systems".

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