Patrick Coirault

Patrick Coirault is a Full Professor in Automatic Control and Systems at the University of Poitiers' Institute of Technology. He is affiliated with the LIAS research laboratory, with operations at both ENSIP in Poitiers and ISAE-ENSMA. His research spans theoretical and applied control systems with significant contributions to multiple engineering domains.

Professor Coirault's research interests encompass nonlinear control systems, multi-agent formation control, chaotic system synchronization, and practical applications in automotive systems. His work in hybrid vehicle control addresses critical challenges including torque ripple reduction, combustion control, and energy management. He has also made significant contributions to antenna array synchronization, power systems control, and wind engineering applications. His methodological approach combines theoretical advances in control theory with practical implementation in real-world systems, often bridging traditional model-based control with emerging data-driven techniques.

Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a clear evolution toward distributed control systems, particularly for power networks and multi-agent coordination. His 2023-2025 publications demonstrate increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional control approaches, exemplified by work on data-enabled predictive control for LPV systems. The applications of his research span automotive systems, power grids, wireless communications, and aerodynamics, showcasing the versatility and impact of his control methodologies across multiple engineering disciplines.

Professor Coirault maintains active collaborations within the LIAS research laboratory and with international partners. His publication record in top-tier journals including Automatica, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and Control Engineering Practice demonstrates his sustained contribution to the field of control systems engineering over several decades.