Mohamed Karim Bouafoura

University of Carthage, Tunisia Polytechnic School

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Mohamed Karim Bouafoura’s research centers on advanced control theory for nonlinear and uncertain systems, with a particular focus on polynomial dynamics and robotic navigation. His most cited work, “Tracking control synthesis of nonlinear polynomial systems” (2015), introduces a novel nonlinear state feedback approach using orthogonal functions and Kronecker products to force a system’s output to follow a linear reference model—a contribution that has garnered 5 citations and laid groundwork for robust tracking in complex systems. More recently, his 2025 paper, “A Koopman Operator-based NMPC Framework for Mobile Robot Navigation under Uncertainty,” addresses real-world challenges like variable ground friction and sensor noise, offering a data-driven framework that outperforms traditional model-based methods in uncertain environments. This work, already cited once, highlights his ability to merge theoretical rigor with practical robotics. Bouafoura’s impact lies in bridging nonlinear control synthesis and autonomous navigation, providing tools that are both mathematically elegant and applicable to mobile robots operating under unpredictable conditions. His research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking robust, uncertainty-aware control solutions.