Matthew Walter Dunnigan

Matthew Walter Dunnigan is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences and a member of the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems at Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on control systems, robotics, algorithms, and renewable energy technologies. He has contributed to over 171 publications, emphasizing topics like aerial manipulation, microgrid optimization, and photovoltaic systems.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in energy and innovation. Dunnigan has received awards for student-led research in applied engineering and manufacturing automation. His research collaborations span global institutions, with active projects in dynamics, optimization, and sensor networks.

• Key Research Areas: Control Systems, Robotics, Algorithms, Renewable Energy, Microgrids, and Sensor Technologies.
• Awards:
  • Best paper award at the International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (2016).
  • Best Student Paper Award in Manufacturing at Automation and Computing (2015).
• Advising & Grants: Dunnigan has advised on projects related to mobile manipulators and underwater vehicles, though specific student names are not listed. His grants and funding details are not detailed in the text.
• Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems, focusing on interdisciplinary mechatronics and control applications.