Marco Zepeda-Rabanal
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Marco Zepeda-Rabanal is a rising figure in advanced control systems engineering, whose work bridges classical and fractional-order control theory with real-world applications. His primary research focuses on the design, tuning, and experimental validation of switched fractional-order PID (FOPID) controllers for complex, unstable dynamical systems—most notably the inverted pendulum, a benchmark problem in robotics and aerospace. Zepeda-Rabanal’s major contribution lies in developing a systematic methodology that combines the robustness of fractional calculus with the adaptability of switched control strategies, enabling precise stabilization of inherently unstable systems. His most-cited paper, "Design, Tuning, and Experimental Validation of Switched Fractional-Order PID Controllers for an Inverted Pendulum System" (2025, 2 citations), demonstrates this approach through both simulation and hardware experiments, offering a practical framework that outperforms traditional PID controllers. Though early in his career, his work has already attracted attention for its potential to improve performance in autonomous vehicles, drone stabilization, and precision manufacturing. Zepeda-Rabanal’s research stands out for its rigorous experimental validation, making his contributions immediately applicable to real-world control challenges.
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