Leandro dos Santos Coelho

About

Leandro dos Santos Coelho is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the crossroads of computational intelligence, robotics, and control systems optimization. His research consistently explores how nature-inspired and metaheuristic algorithms — including genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization (PSO), and differential evolution — can solve complex engineering challenges that traditional mathematical methods struggle to address effectively. Coelho's most celebrated contribution is his 2012 work on multiobjective genetic algorithm-based PID controller tuning for robotic manipulators, which has garnered over 220 citations and established him as an authority in intelligent control design. His broader portfolio spans mobile robot path planning — notably the innovative K-Bug algorithm — humanoid robot force optimization, and nonlinear black-box system identification using neural networks, including cutting-edge applications in piezoelectric micromanipulation. His 2008 educational software tool for teaching PSO fundamentals reflects a commitment to making advanced optimization concepts accessible to students and practitioners alike. With contributions ranging from parallel manipulator optimization to hardware-implemented opposition-based PSO for robot controllers, Coelho's work has meaningfully advanced autonomous robotics and intelligent control. His collectively well-cited body of research demonstrates lasting influence across both theoretical algorithm development and practical robotic engineering applications.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Tuning of PID controller based on a multiobjective genetic algorithm applied to a robotic manipulator

   220 citations · 2012
2. 2
   A software tool for teaching of particle swarm optimization fundamentals

   48 citations · 2008
3. 3
   Nonlinear black-box system identification through coevolutionary algorithms and radial basis function artificial neural networks

   45 citations · 2019
4. 4
   K-Bug, A New Bug Approach for Mobile Robot's Path Planning

   32 citations · 2007
5. 5
   Comparative study of SQP and metaheuristics for robotic manipulator design

   29 citations · 2007
6. 6
   Hardware opposition-based PSO applied to mobile robot controllers

   29 citations · 2013
7. 7
   Robust Control Systems with Genetic Algorithms

   27 citations · 2018
8. 8
   Static force capability optimization of humanoids robots based on modified self-adaptive differential evolution

   26 citations · 2016
9. 9
   Modified differential evolution approach for optimization of planar parallel manipulators force capabilities

   21 citations · 2011
10. 10
    Nonlinear Black-box System Identification through Neural Networks of a Hysteretic Piezoelectric Robotic Micromanipulator

    20 citations · 2015

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links