Mauricio Muñoz Arias

Mauricio Muñoz Arias is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Engineering Systems and Design Group. His research focuses on developing and applying port-Hamiltonian control theory across multiple domains including aerospace systems, renewable energy, robotics, and sustainable technologies.

Research interests span satellite attitude control, CubeSat design for Earth observation, energy optimization for wave energy converters, and control strategies for solar-powered systems. His work integrates theoretical developments with practical applications in mechanical systems and biological systems modeling.

Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on energy-based approaches across renewable energy systems, aerospace control, and robotic applications. Recent work shows increasing focus on sustainable technologies and interdisciplinary applications combining control theory with biological systems.