Andrew Teel

Andrew Teel is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on developing feedback control algorithms for nonlinear and hybrid dynamical systems, with applications in medical treatment scheduling (e.g., HIV drug protocols), automotive engine optimization, active vibration isolation, mobile robotics, and aerospace systems. He is affiliated with UCSB's Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation.

Teel holds prestigious honors including IEEE Fellow and IFAC Fellow, and has served on the Board of Governors of the IEEE Control Systems Society. He received the NSF Early Career Award for his contributions to control theory. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, addressing challenges in stochastic systems, networked control, and robust stabilization.

Key research areas include hybrid systems, stochastic control, and optimization. He has contributed to methodologies for systems with switching dynamics, distributed control under adversarial conditions, and resilient networked systems. His publications span journals and conferences, emphasizing both foundational theory and real-world implementation.

• Awards: NSF Early Career Award, IEEE Fellow, IFAC Fellow
• Advising/Grants: Focus on doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in control systems and robotics. Active in securing grants for hybrid systems research and interdisciplinary projects.
• Labs/Teams: Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation at UCSB.