Sharmila Kayastha

Dr. Sharmila Kayastha is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. Her primary affiliation is with the School of Science at RMIT's City Campus. She specializes in control engineering, robotics, and maritime engineering, with a strong focus on nonlinear control systems and their applications in space robotics, underwater vehicles, and precision instrumentation.

Her research interests span post-impact motion control of space robots, flexible manipulator dynamics, nonlinear control for underwater vehicles, and advanced actuation techniques using piezoelectric materials. She has co-authored influential papers on topics such as trajectory tracking control for robot arms, robust coordinated control of dual-arm space robots, and state-dependent Ricatti equation control for satellite cameras.

Dr. Kayastha's publications demonstrate expertise in integrating theoretical control methodologies with practical engineering challenges in aerospace and maritime systems. Her work bridges fundamental control theory with applied robotics, emphasizing precision, robustness, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Her research outputs include studies on model predictive control for space manipulators, disturbance-rejection mechanisms for underwater vehicles, and innovative solutions for spacecraft camera stabilization using piezoelectric actuators. These contributions highlight her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex control problems in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial contexts.