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Ruben, Shalom D

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  • Dr. Ruben is interested in control and system theory. His focus is in design, modeling, and control of mechatronic systems. Also, he is interested in the application of convex optimization in mechatronics. He is also exploring using GPUs for fast embedded numerical implementation of optimization solvers, control algorithms, and computer vision algorithms needed to attain solutions in real-time. Dr. Ruben is especially interested in using robotics as a mechanism for technology education. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational outreach in K-12 education is a passion of Dr. Ruben's.

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  • Control and system theory, Design modelling and control of mechatronic systems, Optimization theory and embedded optimization, Computer Vision used in feedback control or Visual Servoing, Taking advantage of the GPU for fast embedded algorithms, Robotics as a mechanism for technology education

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  • ECEN 4138 - Control Systems Analysis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
    Analysis and design of continuous time control systems using classical and state space methods. Laplace transforms, transfer functions and block diagrams. Stability, dynamic response, and steady-state analysis. Analysis and design of control systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Computer aided design and analysis. Department enforced prerequisite: background in Laplace transforms, linear algebra,and ordinary differential equations. Same as ECEN 5138. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 4138 or MCEN 5138 or ASEN 4114 or ASEN 5114.
  • ECEN 5138 - Control Systems Analysis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
    Analysis and design of continuous time control systems using classical and state space methods. Laplace transforms, transfer functions and block diagrams. Stability, dynamic response, and steady-state analysis. Analysis and design of control systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Computer aided design and analysis. Topics covered in this course will be investigated in more depth, require external readings, additional homework will be assigned, and the exams will be more difficult. Recommended prerequisite: ECEN 3300. Same as ECEN 4138. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 4138 or MCEN 5138 or ASEN 4114 or ASEN 5114.
  • ECEN 5448 - Linear Control Systems
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022
    Offers a state space approach to analysis and synthesis of linear systems, state transition matrix, controllability and observability, system transformation, minimal realization, and analysis and synthesis of multi-input and multi-output systems. Recommended prerequisites: ECEN 3300 and ECEN 4138. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 5448 and ASEN 5014.
  • MCEN 4043 - System Dynamics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    Covers linear dynamic systems and mathematical tools for understanding them. Topics include Laplace transform, multi-domain system modeling, input-output relationships, time-domain response, Fourier series, frequency-domain response, and introduction to feedback control.
  • MCEN 4085 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Second part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Includes refinement of prototype, design optimization, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Students orally present the final design and prepare a written report and operation manual for the product. GEEN-BS and GEEN-BSEPL students are not required to complete MCEN 4026.
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