Manfredi Maggiore

Manfredi Maggiore is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his Laurea in Electronic Engineering from the University of Genoa (1996) and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University (2000). His research specializes in nonlinear control theory, robotics, and dynamical systems, with a focus on virtual holonomic constraints, path following, and stabilization of underactuated mechanical systems.

Research Interests: Prof. Maggiore's work integrates mathematical methods from dynamical systems theory and differential geometry to address fundamental challenges in nonlinear control. Key areas include:

• Set stabilization and its relationship to path following
• Virtual holonomic constraints for mechanical systems
• Distributed coordination of robotic networks
• Hybrid control of underactuated systems

Recent Publication Trends (2017-2024): His 15 most recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on geometric control methods for robotic and mechanical systems, particularly stabilization of underactuated systems (e.g., acrobots, snake robots) using virtual constraints. Key themes include distributed multi-agent control, hybrid system stabilization, and novel applications of differential geometry.

Awards:

• IEEE Conference on Control Applications Best Paper Award (2005)
• ECE Teaching Award (2004, 2014, 2015)
• Faculty Teaching Award (2018)
• Senior Member, IEEE Control Systems Society

Affiliations: He leads research within the Systems Control Group and has held visiting positions at the University of Bologna (2007-2008) and École CentraleSupélec (2015-2016). He organizes the Biennial Meeting on Systems and Control Theory, promoting Canadian control research collaboration.