Staff Profile
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Donaire received his degree in Electronic Engineering in 2003 and his PhD in 2009, both from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina. His work was supported by the Argentine National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, CONICET.
In 2009, he joined the Centre for Complex Dynamic Systems and Control, The University of Newcastle, Australia. Since 2011, he has held the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship of the University of Newcastle, Australia. His research interests include nonlinear and energy-based control theory with application to electrical drives, multi-agent systems, robotics, smart micro-grids networks, marine and aerospace mechatronics, and power systems.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Universidad Nacional de Rosario-Santa Fe-Argentina, 03/04/2009
- Graduate Certificate, Universidad Nacional de Rosario-Santa Fe-Argentina, 25/03/2003
Research
Research keywords
- Control theory
- Nonlinear systems
- Passivity-based control
- Port-Hamiltonian systems
Research expertise
Dr Donaire's research has focused on modelling, analysis, and design of nonlinear control systems. He has particular interest on passivity-based control methods for nonlinear physical systems. His research aims to develop theory for control design in the framework of port-Hamiltonian systems, Euler-Lagrange systems, and Brayton-Moser equations, with application to electrical machines, multi-agent systems, robotics, smart grids, marine and aerospace mechatronics, and power systems.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 010203 | Calculus Of Variations, Systems Theory And Control Theory | 40 |
| 090602 | Control Systems, Robotics And Automation | 40 |
| 090600 | Electrical And Electronic Engineering | 20 |
Collaboration
Dr Donaire have collaborated with national and international researchers. He believes that teamwork, collaboration, and dedication greatly increase the quality and productivity of the research. His previous and on-going collaborations include
- Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes, L2S, CNRS-Supelec-UPS, France.
- Laboratory of Control, School of Electronic Engineering, National University of Rosario, Argentina.
- Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Melbourne, Australia.
- Laboratoire d'Automatique, Gènie Informatique & Signal (LAGIS), Lille, France.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Control system design
- Dynamic systems
- Electrical drives
- Mechatronics
- Port-Hamitonian systems
Teaching expertise
Dr Donaire has teaching experience in the following topics and courses
- Control system design
- Mechatronic systems
- Dynamics and control of electrical drives
- Physical system dynamics
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $482,796 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
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2011 (3 grants)
2010 Research Fellowship - PRCCDSC$457,796
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Alejandro Donaire | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Fellowship | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $457,796 | 2011 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1100065 | ||
Energy-Based Control of Constrained Port-Hamiltonian Systems (PHS)$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Alejandro Donaire, Associate Professor Tristan Perez | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Fellowship Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1100066 | ||
Energy-based Control of Underwater Vehicles$10,000
Funding Body: Defence Science and Technology Organisation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Tristan Perez, Doctor Alejandro Donaire | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100466 | ||
Dr Alejandro Donaire
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7459 |
|---|---|
| Alejandro.Donaire@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | University of Newcastle Research Fellow School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Office | ES431a, ES, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/alejandro-donaire |
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