Ahmed Al‐Durra

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Total Citations

145

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About

Ahmed Al-Durra is a leading researcher in advanced control systems, with a primary focus on robotics and nonlinear control theory. His major contributions lie in the development of robust trajectory tracking algorithms for complex robotic platforms, particularly Skid-Steered Mobile Robots (SSMRs). He pioneered the application of adaptive Second Order Sliding Mode Control for SSMR trajectory tracking, a work that has garnered over 103 citations and is widely recognized for its effectiveness in handling system uncertainties. Al-Durra further advanced the field by designing and implementing Higher-Order Super-Twisting Control (HOST), which overcomes the chattering and convergence limitations of conventional sliding mode methods, as demonstrated in his 2020 study. His research also extends to the modeling and simulation of 2-DOF robotic manipulators, contributing to the broader field of robotics that integrates kinematics, dynamics, and computer vision. With a citation impact exceeding 145 across his key works, Al-Durra’s innovations are pivotal for autonomous systems operating in challenging environments, making him a notable figure in modern control engineering.