Bilal J. Karaki

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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Bilal J. Karaki is a control systems researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of networked control, optimal design, and the stabilization of complex dynamical systems. His key research areas include event-based control strategies, linear matrix inequality (LMI) frameworks, and the application of linear quadratic regulator (LQR) theory to nonlinear and underactuated systems. Karaki’s major contribution lies in developing efficient and reliable networked control schemes for challenging platforms such as two-wheeled inverted pendulum systems. By casting classical LQR theory and its exponential variants into the LMI framework, he has advanced the practical stabilization of these inherently unstable systems, ensuring wide-range performance under communication constraints. His most-cited paper, "Event-based networked control scheme for two-wheeled systems" (2019), has garnered 2 citations and demonstrates a novel approach to reducing computational and communication loads while maintaining system stability. This work is particularly notable for bridging theoretical optimal control with real-world implementation challenges. Karaki’s research is highly relevant for students and engineers working on robotics, autonomous vehicles, and networked cyber-physical systems, offering a robust foundation for designing controllers that are both optimal and resilient to network imperfections.