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Florian Dörfler is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and Deputy Head of the Automatic Control Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2013), and a Diplom in Engineering Cybernetics from the University of Stuttgart (2008). Prior to ETH, he was an Assistant Professor at UCLA (2013–2014).
His research focuses on distributed control and optimization in complex systems, including smart grids, robotic coordination, and social networks. Key areas include power grid stability, online feedback optimization, and data-driven control. He has advised students who received or were finalists for prestigious awards at major conferences such as the European Control Conference and American Control Conference.
Notable awards include the IFAC Manfred Thoma Medal (2020), European Control Award (2020), and IEEE Circuits and Systems Best Paper Award (2016). His work spans theoretical advancements and practical applications, with contributions to stability analysis, decentralized control, and energy systems.
Led the Automatic Control Laboratory and contributes to ETH Zurich’s broader efforts in cyber-physical systems. Active in academic service, including editorial roles and conference organization. His lab develops cutting-edge solutions for grid resilience, distributed optimization, and networked systems.
