Prof. Ghorbel's scholarly interests are in the field of
dynamic systems and control. He devises analytical tools
from systems and control theory, and dynamical systems and
differential equation theory to analyze, model, and control
a variety of complex dynamic systems.
His main research activities are in the areas of (i)
robotics, (ii) mechanical systems, and (iii) biomedical
systems. His research is characterized by an emphasis on
developing analytical methods while giving equal importance
to simulation and experimental verification in the
laboratory.
• Research Projects
Nanoscale Dynamical Systems
Robotic Pipe Inspection: Locomotion and Sensing
Hysteresis and Friction Phenomena - Applications in Shape
Memory Alloys, Piezo Materials, and Harmonic Drives
Biomedical Systems: Cardiopulmonary System Modeling
Singular Perturbation Theory in Modeling and Control -
Applications in Multi-Time Scale Behavior and Model
Reduction, Flexibility in Mechanical and Robotic Systems