Control system design
Linear and nonlinear control, estimation, robust and adaptive methods, and the analysis that supports them.
International conference
Advances in Control and Optimization of Dynamical Systems
ACODS brings engineers, scientists and academics together around the theory and the practice of controlling and optimizing dynamical systems, from aerospace vehicles and robotics to process, biomedical and electromechanical applications.
The 2023 edition at the Indian Institute of Science has concluded. Session records and photographs from the gathering are collected in the event gallery.
Paper cycleAbstract to final paper
VenueJ. N. Tata Auditorium
HostIISc Aerospace Engineering
FormatRegular and short papers
About the conference
A meeting point for control and optimization
The theme of ACODS is deliberately broad, so that theoretical advances and applied work can be presented side by side. Contributions that connect analysis, computation and real hardware are especially welcome.
The conference is organised by the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. It gathers researchers who design, analyse and deploy controllers, estimators and optimization routines for systems that change over time.
Presentation sessions run alongside invited lectures and focused special sessions. Papers that describe completed work sit next to shorter papers that introduce new ideas while results are still forming, which keeps the discussion open and current.
Selected contributions are recommended to partner journals after the meeting, giving authors a route from the session room to a published record.
Who takes part
- Faculty and scientists presenting control and optimization research
- Doctoral and postgraduate researchers sharing early results
- Industry engineers working on automation and process control
- Aerospace, robotics and biomedical teams applying dynamical systems theory
Areas of interest
Where the work meets the real world
ACODS welcomes theory, computation and application papers across the following areas and beyond.
Optimization
Convex and non convex optimization, optimal and model predictive control, and learning based decision making.
Vehicles and guidance
Flight control, guidance, navigation, and the control of aerial, space and autonomous platforms.
Autonomous systems
Motion planning, cooperative control of multiple agents, and perception in the control loop.
Process and automation
Control of manufacturing, process plants, power systems and computer aided automation.
Biomedical and mechatronics
Control problems in biomedical engineering, electromechanical systems and smart structures.
The programme
From invited lectures to focused sessions
A HCM Training programme combines instructor-led sessions with practical demonstrations, interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and dedicated workshop sessions. The schedule is structured in advance so participants can plan their learning and training activities.
The submission cycle
- Initial submissionA full paper in portable document format, prepared in the double column conference style.
- ReviewEach paper is read by reviewers against the same standard as established international meetings.
- DecisionAuthors are informed of the outcome and of any requested changes.
- Final paperAt least one author registers and uploads the corrected final version.
Invited voices
Lectures from research and industry
ACODS has drawn invited speakers from defence research, academia, automation and advanced manufacturing.
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Ian Craig
Professor, University of Pretoria, and a past President of IFAC
Feedback control applied to the treatment of disease as a constrained dynamical system.
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Siva Banda
Chief Scientist, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
Autonomy and control for unmanned aerial vehicles and cooperative decision making.
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S. N. Balakrishnan
Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Approximate dynamic programming and neural network solutions to optimal control.
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Lalit K. Mestha
Principal Scientist, Xerox Research Center
Control of color imaging systems and large scale industrial control technology.
Host and venue
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
The conference takes place on the IISc campus, with the main sessions held in the J. N. Tata Auditorium. The institute sits in the north of the city and is well connected by road, rail and air.
Founded in 1909, IISc is one of India's leading centres for advanced research in science and engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Engineering has long worked at the intersection of control theory and flight systems.
Recognition
Awards presented at ACODS
The conference recognises strong work by early career researchers and clear, well delivered presentations.
Best student paper
Three papers with a substantial student contribution are selected by a review committee and honoured with first, second and third prizes.
Best presentation
One paper in each session receives a best presentation award, decided by the session chair and co chair.
Journal consideration
A selected set of presented papers is recommended to partner international journals for publication.
Plan your visit
Practical notes for delegates
Accommodation
Campus guest house rooms and a list of nearby hotels at several price points.
See optionsTravel and Visa
Airport, rail and road access, together with guidance for international delegates.
Plan the journeyCity information
Parks, monuments, museums and places of worship across Bengaluru.
Discover the citySightseeing
Half day and full day tours arranged for registered delegates and their families.
View the toursTake part in ACODS
Join the community around control and optimization
Prepare a submission, register as a delegate, or sign in to the author area to manage an existing paper.