Maria Dels Dolors Magret Planas is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically affiliated with the School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB). She is a core member of the SCL-EG research group (Sistemes de Control Lineals: estudi Geomètric), focusing on geometric approaches to linear control systems. Her research spans linear algebra, matrix theory, and control systems with particular emphasis on singular systems, switched linear systems, matrix pencils, and invariant subspaces. Over her career, she has developed geometric frameworks for analyzing controllability and stability properties of complex dynamical systems, with applications extending to electrical circuit analysis and coding theory. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, demonstrating how abstract algebraic structures can solve concrete control problems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on geometric methods in control theory, particularly investigating the structural properties of switched linear systems and singular systems. Her research demonstrates sophisticated applications of matrix theory to characterize system behavior, with particular attention to controllability subspaces, invariant structures, and distance metrics between system classes. These contributions have advanced theoretical understanding while providing practical tools for system analysis and design. Professor Magret Planas has successfully supervised doctoral students including Montoro López, Maria Eulalia (thesis on hyperinvariant subspaces) and Tarragona, Sonia (thesis on geometric study of differentiable families of singular systems). She has participated in numerous competitive R&D projects, including 'Estructuras geométricas de los sistemas de control lineales' and 'Red temática de álgebra lineal, análisis matricial y aplicaciones,' demonstrating sustained research funding and collaborative leadership. As a member of the SCL-EG research group within UPC's Department of Mathematics, she contributes to a vibrant research environment focused on geometric approaches to linear control systems. Her work exemplifies the strong tradition of applied mathematics at UPC, particularly in the intersection of algebra and control theory.







