Michele Cucuzzella

Prof. Michele Cucuzzella is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Discrete Technology and Production Automation. He holds a visiting professorship at Hiroshima University. His research focuses on control systems, DC microgrids, and renewable energy integration. He has contributed to over 65 publications, with notable work in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology and Automatica. His research addresses challenges in distributed control, passivity-based methods, and robust stability of power networks. He received the IEEE Outstanding Paper Award (2020) for his work on consensus algorithms in DC microgrids. His work bridges theoretical control advancements with practical applications in smart grids and district heating systems.

Research Interests:
- DC Microgrid Control (voltage regulation, distributed optimization)
- Passivity-Based Control (for nonlinear systems, sampled-data stabilization)
- Energy Systems (district heating, renewable integration)
- Robust Control (sliding mode techniques, uncertain dynamics)
- Networked Systems (multi-agent consensus, game-theoretic approaches)

Awards:

• IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology Outstanding Paper Award (2020)

Key Contributions:
Prof. Cucuzzella’s research emphasizes scalable solutions for modern energy networks. He has developed frameworks for voltage control in DC microgrids, robust stability under ZIP loads, and adaptive control for district heating systems. His work on passivity and sliding mode control addresses practical challenges in energy systems, balancing theoretical rigor with real-world applicability.