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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Head of the section: John-Josef Leth
Research Profile
In the Automation & Control section, we focus on developing mathematical and computational methods for modeling, estimation, monitoring, and control of dynamic systems, thereby providing core paradigms for designing control solutions across diverse engineering applications. Our research—conducted by faculty, researchers, and students with support from government and industry—spans both fundamental and applied domains, emphasizing the translation of scientific advances into practical technologies. The section comprises four research groups: Advanced Robotics & AI, Green Lab, Learning and Decisions Lab, and Nonlinear and Optimal Control Lab.
Advanced Robotics & AI: Research focuses on advancing the capabilities of self-learning autonomous robotic systems in extreme environments. Read more
Green Lab: Research focuses on modeling and control problems in connection with the Danish transition to a sustainable society infrastructure. Read more
Learning and Decisions Lab: Research focuses on control and decision synthesis for autonomous machines and infrastructures. Read more
Nonlinear and Optimal Control Lab: Research focuses on the development of analytical and computational methods for the modeling, analysis, and control of complex dynamical systems. Read more
We are also actively engaged in space technology research, encompassing attitude determination and control, fault detection and isolation (including fault-tolerant control), ground station networks, and satellite system engineering. This research is applied to both single-satellite missions and satellite formation flying Read more...
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Profiles
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Quantum-Assisted Physics-Informed Learning for Dynamical Systems
Dehaghani, N. B. (PI)
01/02/2026 → 01/02/2027
Project: Research
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ICaRUS: Integreret e-Kalcinering og CO2-fangst ved brug af bæredygtig elektricitet
Jensen, A. L. (PI), Maigaard Paulsen, M. (Project Participant), Gu, T. (Project Participant), Buus, F. (CoI), Føns, M. (CoI), Miltersen, A. H. (Project Coordinator), Nielsen, K. M. (Project Participant) & Stoustrup, J. (Project Participant)
01/01/2026 → 31/01/2028
Project: Research
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SWiM: Sustainable Water-Based Cooling in Megacities
Anvari-Moghaddam, A. (PI), Ghaemi, S. (CoI), Pugliese, A. A. (Project Coordinator), Pedersen, T. B. (PI), Larsen, K. G. (PI), Wisniewski, R. (PI), Sorknæs, P. (PI), Pomianowski, M. Z. (PI), Ahrendsen, L. B. (Project Participant), Schaffer, M. (Project Participant) & Maccarini, A. (Project Participant)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2030
Project: Research
Research output
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Adaptive Mitigation of Insider Threats via Off-Policy Learning
Xu, G., Chen, K., Jiang, Z.-P., Parisini, T. & Malikopoulos, A. A., 31 Mar 2026, arXiv, 8 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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A Distributed Framework for Data-Driven Safe Coordination in Leader-Follower Networks
Ürkmez, M., Sharifi, M. & Heshmati-Alamdari, S., 22 May 2026, arXiv, 12 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Admittance-Based Motion Planning with Vision-Guided Initialization for Robotic Manipulators in Self-Driving Laboratories
Sulaiman, S., Jensen, T. B., Schetter, F. & Bøgh, S., 29 Jan 2026, arXiv, 6 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
Open Access
Datasets
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Power Loss Reduction in Low-Voltage Distribution Grids via Coordinated Reactive Power Management of PV Inverters
Gui, Y. (Creator), Schwefel, H.-P. C. (Contributor) & Bendtsen, J. D. (Contributor), Springer, Jul 2021
DOI: 10.5278/800957a4-fc0b-47a4-96ce-54ba043a184d
Dataset
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Repeatability Package for: Improvements in Unfolding of Colored Petri Nets
Bilgram, A. (Contributor), Jensen, P. G. (Contributor), Pedersen, T. (Contributor), Srba, J. (Contributor) & Taankvist, P. H. (Contributor), Zenodo, 2021
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5255603, https://zenodo.org/record/5255603
Dataset
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Automatic Voltage Regulation Application for PV Inverters in Low Voltage Distribution Grid
Gui, Y. (Creator), Nainar, K. (Creator), Ciontea, C.-I. (Creator), Bendtsen, J. D. (Contributor), Iov, F. (Contributor) & Stoustrup, J. (Contributor), VBN, 2021
DOI: 10.5278/12e5b7ac-2b35-48f2-9673-3e941ab803c7
Dataset
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Prizes
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Best AI4OPA Workshop Paper Award
Davidsson, D. H. (Recipient), De Salas, B. M. (Recipient), Svendsen, G. G. (Recipient), Kristiansen, R. D. (Recipient), Hansen, G. (Recipient), Melnyk, A. (Recipient), Kawara, A. E. (Recipient), Nielsen, T. (Recipient), Argjaboda, J. (Recipient), Bøgh, S. (Recipient) & Mortensen, A. B. (Recipient), 1 Dec 2025
Prize: Conference prizes
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Novo Nordisk Foundation's Prize for Excellence in Technical Science Teaching 2025
Bøgh, S. (Recipient), Nielsen, J. F. D. (Recipient) & Mayorga, I. L. (Recipient), 19 Mar 2025
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
Activities
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Ocean Engineering (Journal)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
30 Jul 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Cluster Computing (Journal)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
27 Jul 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Press/Media
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Robotter til rummet gav svaret på jordnært problem
02/09/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Teknologi fra rummet rykker ned på jorden
Bøgh, S., Bang, M. & Mortensen, A. B.
26/08/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aalborg and Porto Researchers Model PDEs With Tensor Networks
Dehaghani, N. B. & Wisniewski, R.
20/08/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Advisor to JARUS
la Cour-Harbo, A. (Participant), Martin, T. (Participant), Putland, T. (Participant), Nannini, T. (Participant), Hohtari, H. (Participant) & Dittrich, J. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact
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Harm threshold for unmanned aircraft in European legislation
la Cour-Harbo, A. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact
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Equipment
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Drone Research Lab
la Cour-Harbo, A. (Manager), Jensen, S. (Operator), Rasmussen, F. H. (Other), Dejgaard Meyer, J. (Other), Gomez, A. R. (Other), Bektash, O. M. (Other), Leth, T. (Other), Totu, L. C. (Other), Pedersen, J. N. (Other), Primatesta, S. (Other), Gabrlik, P. (Other) & Bisgaard, M. (Operator)
Department of Electronic SystemsFacility: Testing facility
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Smart Water Infrastructures Laboratory (SWIL)
Ledesma, J. V. (Operator), Wisniewski, R. (Manager), Kallesøe, C. (Operator), Rathore, S. S. (Manager), Misra, R. (Manager), Sawant, V. S. (Manager) & Mazumdar, A. (Manager)
Department of Electronic SystemsFacility: Laboratory