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E. Guillo’s research focuses on the dynamic modelling, identification, and simulation of heavy mobile machinery used in road construction, with a particular emphasis on compactors and hydraulic systems. Their major contributions lie in adapting classical robotic formulations—such as extended kinematic descriptions and contact-force modelling—to earthmoving engines that lack conventional kinematic constraints, enabling accurate dynamic models for simulation and advanced control. Guillo’s most-cited work, “Dynamic modelling and simulation of a compactor” (1999, 6 citations), and its companion paper (2002, 6 citations) establish foundational methods for identifying the dynamic behaviour of articulated-frame steering vehicles, accounting for rigid wheel–ground interactions. Additional notable works include “Dynamic Modelling and Identification of a Hydraulic Servoactuator” (1997) and “Modeling of Vehicles Using Robotics Formulation” (2001), which extend these techniques to hydraulic actuation and general vehicle dynamics. Their French-language thesis (2000) synthesizes these efforts, aiming to improve road quality through better machine control. Though citation counts are modest, Guillo’s work is significant for its cross-disciplinary application of robotics principles to heavy construction equipment, offering practical pathways for simulation-driven design and automation in civil engineering.