Esther M. Amullen
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Esther M. Amullen is a leading researcher in the intersection of cybersecurity and control theory, with a primary focus on securing multi-agent systems against malicious cyber threats. Her work addresses the critical vulnerability of networked control systems—from autonomous vehicle platoons to industrial robotics—to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks that disrupt communication and coordination. Amullen’s major contributions include pioneering model-based resilient control frameworks that enable multi-agent systems to maintain stable, acceptable operation even when communication channels are actively jammed or flooded. Her 2016 paper, "Model-based resilient control for a multi-agent system against Denial of Service attacks," has garnered 29 citations, establishing foundational principles for cyber-physical security. In parallel, her work on "Secured formation control for multi-agent systems under DoS attacks" (17 citations) introduces innovative strategies that allow teams of autonomous agents to achieve and preserve formation—such as cyclic pursuit patterns—despite ongoing adversarial interference. By bridging control engineering with cybersecurity, Amullen has helped define the emerging field of resilient control, offering practical solutions for safeguarding critical infrastructure. Her research remains essential reading for engineers and scientists developing next-generation autonomous systems that must operate reliably in contested environments.
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- 2Secured formation control for multi-agent systems under DoS attacks17 citations · 2016