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Anuradha Annaswamy
Alma mater Yale University
Known for adaptive control theory
Spouse(s) Mandayam Srinivasan
Awards IEEE Fellow (2002)
Scientific career
Fields Computer science
Institutions Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston College
Yale University

Anuradha M. Annaswamy is a brilliant computer scientist. She is famous for her research on how systems can learn and adjust, which is called adaptive control theory. She also works on smart grids, which are modern, efficient electricity systems.

Since 1996, Annaswamy has been working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is a senior research scientist there. She also directs the Active Adaptive Control Laboratory. This lab focuses on making flight controls smarter and more reliable.

Her Journey in Science

Education and Early Career

Anuradha Annaswamy earned her first degree, a B.E., in 1979. She studied at the Indian Institute of Science. After that, she went to Yale University. In 1985, she completed her Ph.D. in Computer science from Yale.

Big Research Projects

In 2014, Annaswamy received a large grant. This money came from the National Science Foundation. She used it to lead an important project. The project aimed to make electricity and gas systems work together better. This helps make sure our energy supply is strong and reliable.

Annaswamy has written more than 500 academic papers. These papers have been used and referenced by other scientists many times. One of her most important books is Stable adaptive systems. This book helps people understand how to design systems that can learn and adjust on their own.

Awards and Honors

Anuradha Annaswamy has received many awards for her amazing work. These awards show how much her contributions mean to the world of science and engineering.

  • IEEE Fellow (2002): She received this for her work on adaptive control theory. It also recognized her contributions to neural networks and smart control systems for engines.
  • IEEE Control Systems Society Distinguished Member (2016)
  • Fellow, International Federation of Automatic Control (2017)
  • Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Control Systems Society (2017)
  • Best Paper Award, IEEE Control Systems Magazine (2010)
  • Donald Julius Groen Prize, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (2008)
  • Hans Fischer Fellow, Technische Universitat Munchen-Institute for Advanced Studies (2008)
  • George Axelby best paper award, IEEE Trans. Autom. Control (1988)

Personal Life

Anuradha Annaswamy is married to Mandayam Srinivasan.

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