Professor Krishna Busawon

Professor

School: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

I am currently a Professor in Control Systems Engineering and the Head of Electrical Power and Control research group in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment. My research interest lies mainly in the area of mathematical modeling, nonlinear control, nonlinear observer design, fault detection and isolation with application to various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, power and biotechnological systems. Recent research interests are in compressive sensing, chaos communications and hybrid systems.

In 1989, I obtained my first degree in Mathematics and Fundamental Sciences from the University of St-Etienne. I then went to the University of Lyon where he obtained his BEng and MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990 and 1991 respectively. I went on to continue my post-graduate studies in the same university and consequently obtained my MPhil and Ph.D. degree in Control Systems Engineering in 1992 and 1996 respectively.

After obtaining my PhD, I was appointed as Research Fellow at Simon Fraser University, Canada, in 1997. Following this, I joined the University of Nuevo León in Mexico where I worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (FIME).

In the year 2000, I joined Northumbria University where I was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences. Later in 2008, I became a Reader in Control Systems Engineering and recently a Professor since February 2013 at the same university. I am currently the principal investigator of 5 PhD students.

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Research Themes and Scholarly Interests

My research interest lies mainly in the area of mathematical modelling, nonlinear control and observer design, fault detection and isolation with application to various engineering disciplines such as mechanical and power systems.

Key Publications

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A Nonlinear Optimal Control Method for the 6-DOF Autonomous Helicopter, Rigatos, G., Cuccurullo, G., Busawon, K., Dala, L., Gao, Z., Siano, P., Abbaszadeh, M., Zouari, F. 21 May 2026, 2026 25th IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, AQTR 2026 - Proceedings, Piscataway, US, IEEE
Convergence-triggered reinforcement adaptive relearning control for virtually-coupled trains, Si, W., Gao, S., Busawon, K., Dai, X., Wen, T., Wang, H. 1 Jun 2026, In: Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies
Effect of stochasticity on the dynamics of a lac operon model with multiple delays, Halim, A., Shelyag, S., Busawon, K., Pencheva, T., Angelova, M. 28 Aug 2026, In: Interface Focus
Flatness-based control in successive loops for free-floating space robotic manipulators, Rigatos, G., Pomares, J., Abbaszadeh, M., Busawon, K., Gao, Z., Zouari, F. 1 Oct 2026, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
Nonlinear Optimal and Multi-Loop Flatness-Based Control of the 6-DOF Coaxial Rotor UAV, Rigatos, G., Busawon, K., Siano, P., Gao, Z., Abbaszadeh, M., Dala, L. 1 Mar 2026, In: Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems
Nonlinear optimal control of a two-link rigid-flexible robotic manipulator, Rigatos, G., Siano, P., Cuccurullo, G., Abbaszadeh, M., Busawon, K., Gao, Z., Zouari, F. 14 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Vibration and Control
Performance enhancement of a solar-powered refrigerator using phase change materials at the condenser: An experimental study, Bouaichaoui, O., Abderezzak, B., Hemis, M., Shahzad, M., Busawon, K. 1 Jul 2026, In: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
Targeted cancer therapy by nonlinear data-enabled predictive control (DeePC): A case study on lewis lung carcinoma, Küçükdemiral, I., Mousavi, Y., Busawon, K. 1 Jan 2026, In: Biomedical Signal Processing and Control
A Nonlinear Optimal Control Approach for Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulators, Rigatos, G., Abbaszadeh, M., Busawon, K., Pomares, J. 1 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Humanoid Robotics
Development implications of land cover change in Mauritius: a multi-temporal geospatial analysis of sugarcane contraction and built-up area expansion, Mahadea-Nemdharry, R., Doorga, J., Busawon, K. 1 Dec 2025, In: Spatial Information Research

Current and Recent Projects

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Training Hub for Renewable Energy Technologies in Sri Lanka/ THREE-Lanka, Busawon, K. (Principal Investigator), European Commission, 15/01/21 - 14/01/24, £110,653.00
Lingusitics Course, Busawon, K. (Principal Investigator), Regional Center and Nancy Territorial Center | Epinal, 01/03/20 - 30/04/20, 0.00

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