Learning to Optimize (L2O)

Accelerating the solution of complex, constrained optimization problems through solver-free, self-supervised learning frameworks.

Learning to Optimize for Mixed-Integer Non-linear Programming with Feasibility Guarantees

L2O framework addressing parametric MINLP by integrating integer correction layers for adaptive rounding with projections to ensure feasibility

Lead: Bo Tang

Learning to Solve Constrained Bilevel Control Co-Design Problems

Self-supervised L2O framework solving constrained bilevel control co-design problems trough control with enforced coupling constraints

Lead: James Kotary


Learning to Control (L2C)

Synthesizing constrained neural control policies for nonlinear and infinite-dimensional systems via differentiable predictive control and offline self-supervised learning.

Learning to Solve Parametric Mixed-Integer Optimal Control Problems via DPC

Achieving near-optimal control performance via DPC in input- and state-constrained parametric mixed-integer optimal control problems.

Lead: Ján Boldocký

Zero-Shot Function Encoder-Based Differentiable Predictive Control

Integrating Function Encoder-based Neural ODEs with DPC to enable zero-shot control of nonlinear systems

Lead: Hassan Iqbal

Learning to Control PDEs with Differentiable Predictive Control and Time-Integrated Neural Operators

End-to-end framework integrating Time-Integrated DeepONets with DPC to enable the offline, self-supervised optimization of control policies for PDEs

Lead: Dibakar Roy Sarkar


Model Predictive Control (MPC)

Advancing the computational efficiency, real-time execution, and predictive accuracy of linear and nonlinear Model Predictive Control systems through novel solver architectures and data-driven dynamics learning.

A Time-Certified Predictor-Corrector IPM Algorithm for Box-QP

A time-certified predictor-corrector interior-point algorithm guarantees deterministic execution times and strict iteration complexity bounds for solving box-constrained quadratic programs in real-time model predictive control.

Lead: Liang Wu

πMPC: A Parallel-in-horizon and Construction-free NMPC Solver

The MPC algorithm delivers a construction-free, parallel-in-horizon nonlinear model predictive control solver by combining a novel variable-splitting scheme with a velocity-based system representation to enable highly efficient execution directly on system matrices.

Lead: Liang Wu

Least-Squares Multi-Step Koopman Operator Learning for Model Predictive Control

Learning long-horizon dynamics thorugh convex multi-step Koopman framework while completely bypassing the compounding prediction errors that plague traditional single-step models.

Lead: Liang Wu


Differentiable Programming

Integrating differentiability into engineering modeling frameworks to enable gradient-based learning, verification, and design optimization.

∂CBDs: Differentiable Causal Block Diagrams

Integrating causal block diagrams, differentiability for learning and contract-based verification frameworks.

Lead: Thomas Beckers


Energy systems

Enhancing the operation and scheduling of energy storage and grid systems through decision-focused learning and advanced optimization.

Accelerating Underground Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Scheduling with Decision-Focused Learning

This paper presents a decision-focused learning framework for underground pumped hydro energy storage scheduling that uses neural networks to guide recursive linearization.

Lead: Honghui Zheng


Scientific Machine Learning (SciML)

Bridging physics-based modeling with machine learning to ensure safety, stability, and physical consistency in data-driven representations of dynamical systems.

Safe Physics-informed Machine Learning for Dynamics and Control

Tutorial paper provides a comprehensive overview of safe physics-informed machine learning for dynamics and control.

Lead: Ján Drgoňa


Nonlinear System Identification

Advancing data-driven modeling of complex dynamics.

Learning Neural Differential Algebraic Equations via Operator Splitting

Introducing an operator splitting numerical integration scheme for learning Neural Differential Algebraic Equations.

Lead: James Koch