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Wouter Aangenent is a control theorist whose work addresses a foundational challenge in modern engineering: bridging the gap between mathematical models and real-world system behavior. His research centers on data-driven control, robust and adaptive control, and the intersection of system identification with controller design. Aangenent’s major contribution lies in developing methods that allow controllers to be designed directly from measured data, bypassing the need for explicit, often unreliable, mathematical models. His seminal paper, "Data-based LQG control" (2004), tackles the persistent problem of model fidelity in control theory, proposing a framework that integrates data into the Linear-Quadratic-Gaussian (LQG) design process. While this work has garnered 2 citations, its conceptual impact is significant, highlighting a critical shift toward data-centric approaches in control. Aangenent’s research continues to influence the field by challenging traditional modeling paradigms, offering practical solutions for complex systems where accurate models are elusive. His achievements underscore a commitment to making control theory more robust and applicable in real-world settings, inspiring students and researchers to rethink the role of data in automation and system regulation.