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Max H. de Queiroz is a leading researcher in the application of Supervisory Control Theory (SCT) to complex, real-world automation and robotics systems. His primary research areas include discrete event systems, manufacturing control, and multi-robot coordination. De Queiroz’s most significant contribution is his pioneering method for implementing SCT on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), detailed in his highly cited 2016 work (59 citations). This paper directly addresses the critical challenge of coordinating diverse equipment—such as robots, CNC lathes, and assembly machines—in flexible manufacturing systems, bridging the gap between theoretical control models and practical industrial deployment. He has further extended SCT to the coordination of multi-robot teams for urban search and rescue (2023), showcasing its versatility in high-stakes, dynamic environments. His work also encompasses the scheduling of cluster tools and the development of mission control systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) operating in hydroelectric dam lakes. By consistently applying formal control theory to solve tangible engineering problems, de Queiroz has established himself as a key figure in advancing the reliability and efficiency of automated systems across manufacturing, emergency response, and underwater exploration.