Andrei Savkine

Professor Andrei Savkine is a distinguished academic at the University of New South Wales, serving as Professor and Head of Systems & Control within the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. With a PhD and MS from Leningrad State University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in robotics, control systems, and wireless networks.

• University: University of New South Wales
• School: School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
• Department: Systems & Control
• Position: Professor and Head of Systems & Control
• Email: a.savkin@unsw.edu.au

Professor Savkine's research spans robotics, control theory, and wireless communications with particular emphasis on UAV navigation, autonomous systems, and power grid applications. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical implementations in surveillance, disaster response, and energy management. Recent publications demonstrate cutting-edge research in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), multi-robot coordination, and secure communications.

Analysis of his publication record from 2023-2025 reveals a strong focus on UAV applications across diverse terrains and scenarios, with increasing integration of machine learning techniques. His work shows consistent innovation in trajectory optimization, sensor networks, and communications infrastructure, with particular attention to real-world constraints like uneven terrain and security concerns.

Professor Savkine has authored numerous influential books including 'Autonomous Navigation and Deployment of UAVs for Communication, Surveillance and Delivery' (2022) and 'Wireless Communication Networks Supported by Autonomous UAVs and Mobile Ground Robots' (2022), establishing foundational frameworks for modern drone applications.

His research program demonstrates significant interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with researchers in power systems and computer science, addressing critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, emergency response, and next-generation wireless networks.