Hadi Y. Kanaan

Saint Joseph's University, Saint Joseph University, École Supérieure des Affaires

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About

Hadi Y. Kanaan is a leading researcher in advanced control systems, with a primary focus on sliding-mode control, robotics, and nonlinear system dynamics. His most influential contribution is the development of an exponential reaching law for sliding-mode control, introduced in his highly cited 2010 paper (531 citations). This novel approach dramatically reduces chattering—a persistent challenge in sliding-mode control—while preserving robust tracking performance, making it applicable to complex multi-input/multi-output (MIMO) systems. Kanaan’s work has been validated through implementations on modular robot arms, including a 3-DOF system (2010) and a five-DOF robot arm using fuzzy PID control (2004, 42 citations). His research bridges theoretical control design with practical robotic applications, offering solutions that enhance precision and stability in real-world automation. With a career spanning over two decades, Kanaan’s contributions have shaped modern nonlinear control strategies, earning him recognition as a key figure in robotics and control engineering. His work continues to inspire researchers seeking robust, chattering-free control methods for autonomous systems.