Roberto Zanasi
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, University of Bologna
Papers
7
Total Citations
100
H-Index
6
About
Roberto Zanasi is a leading figure in the control of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems, with a career spanning robust control theory, automotive dynamics, and robotics. His most impactful work, "Control of port Hamiltonian systems by dissipative devices and its application to improve the semi-active suspension behaviour" (50 citations), demonstrates his ability to bridge advanced theoretical frameworks with practical engineering—here, using dissipative control to enhance vehicle ride comfort. Zanasi has also made foundational contributions to modeling and simulation, notably for systems with variable dynamic dimensions, such as clutches in automotive drivetrains (13 citations), and to trajectory planning, where his online filter (11 citations) ensures smooth, constraint-compliant motion for robotic and industrial applications. His research on robust binary control and sliding mode techniques for AC motor drives (8 citations) further underscores his expertise in handling parameter uncertainties. Notably, Zanasi’s work on head-neck modeling for passenger comfort (6 citations) reflects a human-centric approach to vehicle design. With a career that integrates rigorous theory with real-world impact, Zanasi is a key reference for researchers in mechatronics, vehicle dynamics, and nonlinear control systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2Simulation of variable dynamic dimension systems: The clutch example13 citations · 2001
- 3
- 4VSS robust control techniques for AC motor drives8 citations · 2002
- 5Nonlinear trajectory generator for evolution control systems7 citations · 2002
- 6Head-neck model for the evaluation of passenger's comfort6 citations · 2003
- 7Robust Binary Control of Robotic Systems5 citations · 1992