Erik I. Verriest

Erik I. Verriest is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he has been a faculty member since 1980. He also served as a visiting professor at Georgia Tech Lorraine during the 1991–92, 1993–94, and 1994–95 academic years. His research focuses on mathematical system theory, control systems, delay-differential systems, and their applications in robotics and autonomy.

Education:

• 1973 – Burgerlijk Electrotechnisch Ingenieur, State University of Ghent, Belgium
• 1975 – M.Sc., Stanford University
• 1980 – Ph.D., Stanford University

Research Interests:

Professor Verriest's work spans a wide range of theoretical and applied areas in control and system theory. He has made significant contributions to the algebraic theory of time-varying linear systems, balancing techniques, and array algorithms. His more recent work includes periodic and hybrid systems, delay-differential systems, model reduction for nonlinear systems, and control under communication constraints. He has also explored applications in cryptography, data compression, and optical computing.

His research is deeply rooted in mathematical system theory, with a focus on nonlinear dynamics, optimal control, and stability analysis of complex systems. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in robotics and autonomous systems.

Publications Trend:

From 2020 to 2025, Professor Verriest has published extensively on optimal control methods, delay systems, and nonlinear dynamics. His recent work emphasizes model-free control strategies, state-dependent delays, and energy-efficient control in autonomous systems. He has also contributed to the theoretical foundations of generalized functions and operator differential equations with applications in signal processing and system modeling.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

While specific awards are not listed in the provided text, Professor Verriest is noted to be a member of the IFAC Committee on Linear Systems and has served on numerous International Program Committees (IPCs), indicating recognition and leadership in his field.

Contact & Affiliation:

• Email: erik.verriest@ece.gatech.edu
• Office: VL 492, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Phone: 404.894.2949

He is also affiliated with the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM) at Georgia Tech, where he is a Core Faculty member in Robotics.