Ramesh K. Agarwal

Washington University in St. Louis

Papers

6

Total Citations

68

H-Index

5

About

Ramesh K. Agarwal is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics control systems, aerospace engineering, and cyber-physical systems security. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of autonomous robot control, particularly in the stabilization and position-tracking of two-wheeled balancing robots. His 2018 paper introducing an invariant dynamic surface approach for position-tracking — now with 27 citations — remains his most influential work, offering a novel variable cut-off frequency framework that addressed longstanding challenges in balancing robot applications. He further built on this foundation with observer-based proportional control schemes that account for real-world parameter and load uncertainties in mobile robots. Beyond ground robotics, Agarwal has expanded his research into space robotics, developing anti-saturation and prescribed performance control strategies for free-flying space robots operating under stochastic and fault-prone conditions. His validation of Ptera, an open-source unsteady vortex lattice solver for flapping-wing flight simulation, demonstrates a commitment to accessible aerodynamic research tools. More recently, his work on model predictive control for cyber-physical systems under denial-of-service attacks reflects a forward-looking interest in securing autonomous systems. With a growing citation record across these diverse domains, Agarwal represents a versatile and increasingly impactful voice in modern control engineering research.

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Key Achievements

5
H-Index
6
Papers
68
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Position-Tracking Controller for Two-Wheeled Balancing Robot Applications Using Invariant Dynamic Surface
27 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis

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