Mike Grimble

Mike Grimble is a Research Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. His work is centered on advanced control systems with applications across automotive, aerospace, marine, and industrial domains. He is actively involved in theoretical and applied research, particularly in nonlinear and robust control methodologies.

Research Interests:

• Theory and application of nonlinear and robust control for multivariable systems
• Adaptive control and estimation methods
• Benchmarking and performance assessment of control systems
• Condition monitoring and industrial applications
• Real-time control and embedded systems

His recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying predictive and adaptive control techniques to electric vehicles, battery systems, underwater robotics, and industrial machinery. These works emphasize real-time implementation, energy optimization, and robustness—critical for modern sustainable and autonomous systems.

Scientific Recognition and Activities:

• Invited speaker on the benefits and challenges of advanced control in industrial applications (2013)
• Contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable industry and innovation
• Active research output with over 158 publications, including journals, conferences, and book chapters

Research Leadership and Funding:

• Principal Investigator on multiple EPSRC and RSE-funded projects
• Co-investigator in interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Medical Devices Doctoral Training Centre
• Organizer of international workshops on hybrid and predictive control

Labs and Research Teams:

He is associated with the Industrial Control Centre at the University of Strathclyde, a leading hub for control engineering research. His collaborations span departments and institutions, involving real-time LabVIEW implementations, hardware demonstrations, and partnerships with industry players like National Instruments and Quanser Inc.