Simos Evangelou

Simos Evangelou is a Reader in Systems Engineering at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College London. He holds a BA/MEng from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Control Engineering from Imperial College London. His expertise lies in applying control engineering to real-world dynamical systems, with industry collaborations in automotive and aerospace sectors. He emphasizes innovation, patent development, and practical applications of research for societal and economic benefit. His core skills include analytical problem-solving, project management, and multi-tasking under pressure.

Research interests span Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and interdisciplinary fields like Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering. His work focuses on control systems, hybrid electric vehicles, active suspensions, and energy management strategies. Notable contributions include advancements in model predictive control, autonomous vehicle coordination, and robust control frameworks for vehicular systems.

Dr. Evangelou’s research also extends to subsea engineering, including design verification processes for oil and gas products, and optimization of transportation systems in urban environments. He collaborates with the Control and Power Research Group at Imperial College, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation.