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Harouna Souley Ali is a control systems researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robust control theory and robotics, with particular focus on H∞ control methodologies, Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) systems, and state estimation techniques. His research has made meaningful contributions to the control and filtering of complex dynamical systems, including singular bilinear systems and robotic manipulators. Among his most influential contributions is his work on H∞ filtering for singular bilinear systems applied to flexible-joint robotics, which has garnered 23 citations and demonstrates his ability to bridge advanced mathematical frameworks with real-world engineering challenges. His sustained investigation into H∞ control of SCARA robots using polytopic LPV approaches — developed across multiple publications from 2006 onward — has helped establish practical methodologies for handling nonlinear robotic systems through tractable linear representations derived from Lagrangian dynamics. More recently, Ali has explored sliding mode observers for state estimation in robotic manipulators, addressing the critical challenge of accurately estimating position and velocity in systems where direct measurement is limited. Collectively, his body of work reflects a rigorous and application-driven research agenda that continues to inform the design of robust controllers and observers for advanced robotic and mechatronic systems.