Chariklia Panteli
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Chariklia Panteli is a leading researcher in the field of marine robotics, with a primary focus on the control and autonomy of underactuated autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Her work centers on enabling "hydrobatics"—the underwater equivalent of aerobatics—allowing AUVs to combine long-range, energy-efficient cruising with agile, high-maneuverability operations. Panteli’s major contribution lies in developing advanced nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) strategies that solve the fundamental challenge of controlling underactuated systems, which have fewer actuators than degrees of freedom. Her most-cited paper, "Nonlinear model predictive control for hydrobatics: Experiments with an underactuated AUV" (2023, 35 citations), demonstrates real-world experimental validation of these controllers, proving their effectiveness in demanding tasks like obstacle avoidance, docking, and under-ice inspections. This work has significant implications for offshore energy, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. Panteli’s research is notable for bridging theoretical control theory with practical, experimental robotics, establishing her as a key innovator in the next generation of agile, intelligent underwater vehicles.
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