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BOKOR, József

Affiliation

Computer and Automation Research Institute,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences (since 1987)
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (since 1990)

Positions

  • Research Director, Head of Systems and Control Laboratory, Computer and Automation Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

  • Professor, Head of Department of Transport Automation, Faculty of Transportation Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Studies

  • Technical University Budapest, Electrical Engineering, Department of Automation, B.Sc., 1971

  • Technical University of Budapest, Electrical Engineering, Department of Automation, M.Sc., 1972

Degrees

  • Candidate of Technical Sciences (Ph.D.), 1977

  • Doctor of Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, D.Sc.), 1990

  • Academician, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1998

Research fields

Linear multivariable systems, modeling, identification and robust control. Parametrization issues, identification in closed loops, use of rational bases for modeling dynamic systems, investigation of an associated realization theory. Identification and control of vibrating structures with applications to ground vehicles. Fault detection and isolation, elaboration of detection filters for LTI and LTV systems, robust filter design using H approach.

Industrial R&D Projects

  • Design and implementation of advanced computer controlled systems in oil refinery process industry, Szaszhalombatta, Hungary.

  • Modeling and forecasting electrical energy demand, Hungarian Electricity Board.

  • Identification of approximate models for commercial vehicles and design of suspension control, IKARUS Ltd., Hungary.

  • Design and implementation of safety control systems in nuclear power plant Paks, Hungary.

  • Design and implementation of robust control for avoiding unintended lane departure and for unilateral braking systems for Knorr Brehmse Gmbh.

Languages

English, German.

Scholarships

  • Imperial College of Science and Technology, Computing and Control Department, London, Great Britain. Research in multivariable systems, 1976/1977 academic year.

  • MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems, visiting Fulbright Professor. Research in multivariable robust control and system identification, 1990/1991 academic year, Visiting fellow under a Joint US-Hungarian Research Program, 1992-1995.

  • Technical University of Delft, Laboratory for Measurement and Control, The Netherlands. Visiting Professor. Research in system identification for robust control, 1992, 1993 spring terms.

  • University of Minnesota, Department of Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics, US, MN. Research scholar in safety control for aircrafts, 2000-2003, 2004-2005.

Awards

  • Honorary Doctor, University of Timisoara, 2007

  • Széchenyi Award of the Republic of Hungary, 2007.

  • HÉLIOSZ Medal, 2003.

  • BENEDIKT Medal, 1999.

  • Dénes GÁBOR Medal, 1994.

  • Prize of Computer and Automation Institute, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 1999

  • Hungarian Academy of Sciences for outstanding scientific contributions, 1987.

Teaching activities

Courses include undergraduate courses in control, Ph.D. courses in linear system theory, multivariable feedback systems and system identification, and control of nonlinear systems, Technical University Budapest.

Memberships

Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Engineering, IFAC Hungarian NMO, IFAC TC on Fault Detection Supervision and Safety, TC on system identification, TC on Robust Control, IEEE Computers and Control Systems Society, senior member.

Service

  • IFAC Technical Board, Vice Chairman

  • Hungarian Doctorate and Habilitation Council

  • Hungarian Accreditation Committee

  • Doctorate Committee of Technical University Budapest

  • NATO Research and Technology Board, Hungarian representative for civilian research.

  • European Union Control Association Counsil.

Publications

412 scientific and technical papers written in Hungarian and foreign languages (authored and co-authored), 7 books (with coauthors).

Citations

Number of citations is more than 500.