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14er science: Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop

Charles Ferrer — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:47:30 +0000

14er science: Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop Charles Ferrer Wed, 09/24/2025 - 09:47

Researchers from ��ɫ��Ƶ are tackling one of the biggest challenges in quantum today: after years of scientific advancement, can we take quantum technology out of the lab and into the real and unforgiving world?

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Power electronics researchers awarded $1.5M to advance energy technologies

Charles Ferrer — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:37:50 +0000

Power electronics researchers awarded $1.5M to advance energy technologies Charles Ferrer Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:37

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Luca Corradini

Imagine a future where electric vehicle charging stations or AI data center power supply systems can be built like LEGO bricks — small, stackable units that can expand as demand grows.

Luca Corradini, associate professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, is embarking on such a project at the ��ɫ��Ƶ, thanks to a $1.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).

“This research serves as an excellent example of the crucial importance and versatility of power electronics in today’s rapidly evolving energy technology landscape,” said Corradini. “With these innovations, industries could adopt new energy conversion solutions while making power grids more resilient, flexible and affordable.”

At its core, the project will design a Universal AC-DC Electrical Power Mover (UPM) to convert electricity from one form to another — alternating current (AC), which powers our homes and businesses, into direct current (DC), the type needed for things like fast EV charging, storing energy from solar panels or powering large AI data centers. Unlike today’s technologies, the UPM is both modular and versatile.

“We’re designing the UPM as a compact ‘brick’ that can connect directly to other identical bricks just like LEGOs,” Corradini said, who is also a faculty member at the Colorado Power Electronics Center (CoPEC). “Companies can start small and scale up their systems as needed, without a complete redesign.”

This stackable design not only simplifies installation but also allows systems to connect seamlessly to different kinds of power grids, whether lower voltage single-phase systems used in homes, or three-phase power utilized on long-distance high tension lines. Flexibility across electric grids is especially important in the United States since grid connections vary widely across regions.

Traditional power transformers, essential devices that convert voltage levels for safe and efficient electricity use, have been around for more than a century. More modern solid-state transformers are beginning to replace them, but they remain limited in their versatility and scalability.

Corradini, along with Distinguished Professor Dragan Maksimovic who is collaborating on the project, is working to break through those barriers. The UPM’s modularity and reconfigurable design could reduce costs across design, manufacturing, deployment and maintenance stages, while also opening new possibilities for energy systems.

Promising applications include EV fast charging stations, which today require costly, large-scale infrastructure, as well as large AI data centers, whose tremendous growth in electricity demand calls for scalable power solutions.

The system’s bi-directional capability also means energy could flow both ways: from the grid to vehicles or from sources like solar panels back into the grid. That could prove especially valuable in rural or poorly served areas, where additional energy support is needed.

In partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the researchers and graduate students will leverage the ARPA-E funding for extensive prototyping, lab equipment and technology-to-market efforts, including patent development and industry outreach.

Luca Corradini, associate professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, is advancing energy technologies at ��ɫ��Ƶ thanks to a $1.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.

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Researchers test the trustworthiness of AI—by playing sudoku

Charles Ferrer — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:07:05 +0000

Researchers test the trustworthiness of AI—by playing sudoku Charles Ferrer Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:07

A team of computer scientists and study co-author Fabio Somenzi, professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering discovered that some AI large language models can solve sudoku puzzles, but even the best ones struggle to explain how they did it.

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Draper Scholar to explore 3D-printed lens design

Charles Ferrer — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:47:59 +0000

Draper Scholar to explore 3D-printed lens design Charles Ferrer Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:47

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Samuel Silberman, an incoming PhD student in electrical engineering, has been named a 2025 Draper Scholar by Draper. The prestigious graduate fellowship will support his research into radio frequency (RF) lens design using advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

“My Draper fellowship will focus on developing synthesis and optimization methods for the design of RF lenses,” Silberman said. “These lenses will leverage multi-material additive manufacturing and corresponding material parameters achievable through advanced 3D printing techniques.”

RF lenses are critical components in communication and radar systems, often used to create highly directional lens antennas. Through his fellowship, Silberman hopes to take advantage of innovative 3D printing capabilities to improve the performance of these devices.

The Draper Scholar Program provides five years of funding and offers scholars access to scientists and engineers at Draper in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to virtual mentorship, he will travel to Draper annually to present his research and connect with other fellows across the country.

Last summer, Silberman participated in undergraduate research through Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council program. He worked on a resonant capacitive power transfer system for electrified roadways, conducting electromagnetic analysis and designing power electronics for the system. That hands-on experience cemented his interest in RF systems and power transfer and ultimately influenced his decision to pursue his PhD at ��ɫ��Ƶ.

“I was drawn to the work being done in electromagnetic metamaterials by my advisor, Cody Scarborough,” Silberman said, “and Colorado’s great skiing and hiking scene was an added bonus.”

He will be co-advised by Rob MacCurdy, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, on the mechanical aspects of the project.

Silberman earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada.

“I’m really excited to contribute to the field and grow as a researcher through this opportunity,” he said.

Samuel Silberman, an incoming PhD student in electrical engineering, has been named a 2025 Draper Scholar by Draper. The prestigious graduate fellowship will support his research into radio frequency lens design using advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

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Andras Gyenis receives CAREER award to develop next-generation quantum processors

Charles Ferrer — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:03:47 +0000

Andras Gyenis receives CAREER award to develop next-generation quantum processors Charles Ferrer Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:03

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Andras Gyenis (Photo Credit: Jesse Petersen)

Quantum computing holds the promise to revolutionize how we solve complex problems, but today’s devices still face steep challenges. At the heart of the issue lies reliability: current quantum bits—or qubits—are extremely sensitive to environmental noise and prone to errors.

Andras Gyenis is taking a bold step to change that. Gyenis, an assistant professor in ��ɫ��Ƶ’s Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, has received a prestigious five-year, $550,000 National Science Foundation CAREER award to design and build more robust superconducting qubits that could push the boundaries of quantum hardware.

Gyenis’ research focuses on superconducting Fourier qubits, a new type of quantum bit engineered to resist information loss by redundantly encoding quantum information.

Unlike conventional superconducting qubits—used by major companies like Google, IBM and Amazon—which are often vulnerable to noise, Fourier qubits are designed to suppress quantum errors at the hardware level.

“We’re using a strategy inspired by classical computing, where bits are protected from errors through smart design,” Gyenis said. “By protecting the qubit itself, we can reduce the amount of correction needed later and create more scalable systems.”

These Fourier quantum states allow qubits to store their 0 and 1 states in physically separate locations, making it less likely for environmental disturbances to accidentally flip their values. It’s an approach that combines fundamental physics with practical engineering and it may pave the way for longer-lasting, more reliable quantum processors.

Building better qubits from the ground up

The project will proceed through a combination of design, simulation, fabrication and testing. Gyenis and his team will explore novel circuit designs using numerical tools, fabricate quantum chips at ��ɫ��Ƶ’s NSF-supported National Quantum Nanofab facility and perform measurements at ultra-low temperatures—just a fraction above absolute zero.

“We’ll likely go through many iterations,” Gyenis said. “We’re taking a co-design approach: each round of measurements feeds back into the design to improve performance step by step.”

The team will also investigate active Fourier qubits—circuits whose error protection comes from oscillating external parameters. The long-term goal is to demonstrate scalable quantum hardware with built-in robustness, forming a foundation for future superconducting quantum processors.

Training the next generation of quantum engineers

In addition to cutting-edge research, Gyenis’ award supports a comprehensive education and outreach program aimed at expanding quantum engineering at ��ɫ��Ƶ. That includes developing new classes and connecting students to hands-on projects in quantum circuit design and fabrication.

“Quantum education has historically focused on physics students, but today’s challenges require an engineering mindset too,” Gyenis said. “We need to train students not just in quantum theory, but in the real-world design of quantum systems.”

His curriculum will emphasize engineering principles like device layout, signal control, nanofabrication and systems integration. Students will also explore classical analogs of Fourier qubits—mechanical systems that mimic quantum behavior—to build intuition and bridge gaps between disciplines.

A future powered by quantum solutions

While still an emerging field, quantum computing has potential applications that span far beyond science labs. With more robust hardware, these systems could one day help researchers simulate complex molecules for drug development, improve climate models, enable artificial photosynthesis and solve key challenges in cybersecurity and logistics.

“The work we’re doing could benefit fields as varied as healthcare, energy and national security,” Gyenis said. “But just as important, it will help grow a quantum-ready workforce.”

“I’m excited to pursue research that pushes the frontier of quantum hardware, while helping to build a strong quantum engineering program,” he said. “This award allows us to do both—and to do it in a way that’s accessible for the next generation of engineers.”

Andras Gyenis, assistant professor of electrical engineering, has earned a CAREER award through the National Science Foundation to design and build more robust superconducting qubits that could push the boundaries of quantum hardware.

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Quantum Scholar’s journey into the future of computing

Charles Ferrer — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:04:31 +0000

Quantum Scholar’s journey into the future of computing Charles Ferrer Mon, 06/09/2025 - 08:04

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Dr. Andras Gyenis, assistant professor; Arjun Dalwadi, undergraduate researcher; and Pablo Aramburu Sanchez, graduate mentor, in the Gyenis Quantum Lab, which focuses on protected semi and superconducting qubits. (Credit: Jesse Petersen)

For most high school students, late-night scrolling on Instagram leads to memes or music clips.

But for Arjun Dalwadi, a rising third-year electrical and computer engineering student, it led down a different rabbit hole: quantum computing.

Quantum computers could solve complex problems in minutes that would take classical computers decades.

Dalwadi’s curiosity from that Instagram scroll has followed him in his quest to immerse himself in all things quantum.

“��ɫ��Ƶ has been an incredible place to explore quantum and all it has to offer,” he said. “You’re surrounded by faculty members and students who want you to grow and give you the opportunity to contribute in real ways to the field.”

Like many incoming engineering students, he considered mechanical or aerospace engineering—fields with already visible, well-known career paths. However, Dalwadi soon realized that electrical and computer engineering could offer a broader foundation, touching everything from space exploration to digital security and quantum.

“Electrical and computer engineering have applications in every industry, including the very technologies that quantum systems depend on and the design and operation of quantum systems themselves.”

Building a quantum-ready workforce

Today, more than 3,000 Colorado workers are employed in the quantum workforce, supporting over 30 companies that span quantum sensing, networking and computing.

That movement is only gaining momentum, with job growth in quantum expected to reach 30,000 in the next decade in the Mountain West.

As the industry grows, so does the need for engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs trained in the challenges and opportunities that quantum presents.

“Quantum engineering is a rapidly growing field, so we need engineers and scientists with solid quantum knowledge to work in this area,” said András Gyenis, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and one of Dalwadi’s research mentors.

“Quantum is very different from classical physics,” Gyenis explained. “Getting used to the concepts and building intuition as early as possible is critical for students so that they can become part of a strong quantum-ready workforce.”

He believes that undergraduate research experience is one of the best ways to achieve that.

Pushing the boundaries in quantum research

Dalwadi loads a chip onto the "puck," which has the cavity necessary to support the quantum electrodynamic properties of the on-chip devices. (Credit: Jesse Petersen)

In fall 2024, Dalwadi joined Gyenis’s research group, which focuses on quantum hardware and the development of more stable, coherent quantum devices. The lab explores superconducting qubits—tiny circuits etched into a superconducting material that behave like an artificial atom. When multiple qubits are combined onto a chip, they can interact with each other and we can operate multi-qubit gates, creating a quantum processor.

“Our projects are at the intersection of quantum materials and quantum information science,” Gyenis said. “By improving how qubits behave and interact, we’re working toward systems that are not only powerful, but reliable enough for real-world use.”

Dalwadi is designing a new sample holder for testing superconducting qubits inside a dilution refrigerator—an advanced system that cools experiments down to just a few millikelvin, a thousand times colder than outer space, to allow the chip to become superconductive and protect the delicate quantum system from thermal noise.

“It’s such a wild environment,” Dalwadi said. “You’re working with temperatures near absolute zero to isolate these artificial atoms and preserve the quantum state.”

He compared a qubit’s sensitivity to a wiffle ball precariously balanced on top of a thin, tall pole, teetering and vulnerable to the slightest disturbance.

“The slightest gust of wind could knock the wiffle ball off, and it would be impossible to replace it on the pole in the exact position it was in before it was knocked off. That’s what happens if a qubit is uncontrollably perturbed by the environment—the quantum information is lost,” he explained.

Dalwadi dispatches the old sample holder from the dilution fridge to replace it with the new assembly. (Credit: Jesse Petersen)

This is why shielding qubits from environmental noise is so critical, especially from electromagnetic interference. Dalwadi noted that the operating frequencies of superconducting qubits are close to those of everyday wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and cellular networks, making them especially prone to unintended coupling with stray radio waves.

The new sample holder Dalwadi is developing addresses some of the limitations of the lab’s previous design. Notably, it allows researchers to test more devices in a single cooldown cycle—a process that can take days. With the ability to connect up to 12 signal lines, compared to just four in the old design, the updated holder can support multi-qubit chips.

“For example, one qubit might need a drive line, a readout line and a flux bias line—that’s already three lines,” Dalwadi said. “The new design allows us to pack more versatility into each experiment and examine more qubits per cooldown cycle.”

Dalwadi’s work spans RF engineering, printed circuit board (PCB) design, CAD modeling, precision manufacturing and collaboration with graduate students and postdocs to meet experimental needs with optimal performance in a robust, compact assembly.

“Arjun has done a fantastic job as an undergraduate researcher in my lab. He demonstrates exceptional independent problem-solving skills, learning new software skills and studying scientific papers,” Gyenis said. “Even when he saw certain engineering problems for the first time, he did his own research and kept going until he found the solution.”

Early research, big opportunities

Dalwadi’s research experience is made possible through CU Engineering’s Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA) program, which allows undergraduates to gain meaningful research experience alongside faculty mentors.

“I never imagined I’d be contributing to actual quantum experiments this early,” Dalwadi said. “It’s made me more confident in the idea that I can have a career in quantum.”

And he’s not just focused on the hardware. In high school, he wrote an essay on the looming impact of quantum computing on encryption and cybersecurity, topics that are becoming more urgent as quantum processors grow in power.

“Our current internet security is predicated on problems that are near-impossible for classical computers to solve. RSA2048, for example, would take a classical computer trillions of years to break with a brute force attack,” he said. “But a 20-million-qubit quantum computer could theoretically crack RSA2048 in just eight hours. That’s unimaginable computational power.”

Quantum community and vision for the future

Dalwadi’s ongoing fascination with the quantum world led him to apply and join the Quantum Scholars, a program at ��ɫ��Ƶ that supports undergraduate students interested in quantum research and education.

Quantum is going to be everywhere—finance, pharma, energy and even weather forecasting. We need scientists and researchers who can bridge the gap between the theory and the real-world implementation.”

Arjun Dalwadi, electrical & computer engineering student

As a scholar, Dalwadi receives mentorship, professional development and monthly community events where students explore the real-world impact of quantum science. The program introduces scholars to mentors, alumni and industry professionals who are shaping the future of quantum. Hearing directly from researchers at Colorado-based startups who are front and center of quantum technologies is something that Dalwadi notes as invaluable.

“It’s been amazing to connect with other students and scientists who are just as excited about quantum,” he said. “You don’t feel like you’re exploring something niche or isolated. You’re part of an exciting scientific community.”

Looking ahead, Dalwadi hopes to pursue a PhD in quantum information science, focusing on hybrid classical-quantum systems.

One area he’s especially passionate about is quantum computing’s potential in drug discovery and molecular modeling, fields where classical computers often struggle to simulate the complex interactions between atoms and molecules. Quantum computing, he explained, could dramatically accelerate research timelines, therefore reducing the years needed for drug development and clinical trials.

“To me, it’s not just a computational leap, but it’s the potential to save lives and make healthcare more accessible,” Dalwadi said.

“Engineers work to solve problems and make life better for everyone. Quantum is just the next step in that mission. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for a world propelled by quantum technologies.”

Arjun Dalwadi, a third-year electrical and computer engineering student, is immersing himself in all things quantum through the Quantum Scholars program and as an undergraduate researcher in the Gyenis Lab. Dalwadi is on the journey to make an impact for quantum computing.

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As AI explosion threatens progress on climate change, these researchers are seeking solutions

Charles Ferrer — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:40:11 +0000

As AI explosion threatens progress on climate change, these researchers are seeking solutions Charles Ferrer Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:40

Bri-Mathias Hodge, professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering and Kyri Baker, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, suggest that if future data centers are placed in the right location and equipped with energy storage technologies, they can run on 100 percent clean energy.

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Quantum technique could transform remote sensing, infrastructure monitoring

Charles Ferrer — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:14:11 +0000

Quantum technique could transform remote sensing, infrastructure monitoring Charles Ferrer Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:14

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A team of ��ɫ��Ƶ researchers has introduced a quantum sensing technique that could lead to improvements in how we monitor infrastructure, detect changes in the environment and conduct geophysical studies.

Led by Juliet Gopinath, Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Endowed Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, and physics doctoral student Gregory Krueper, the team used a quantum mechanics technique known as cascaded phase sensing, which enables a single sensor to measure multiple variables with extraordinary precision.

Current sensors typically measure temperature, strain or vibrations at a single point, limiting their effectiveness for large-scale monitoring. The new technique published in Physical Review A employs pulses of “squeezed” light—a quantum state that reduces measurement uncertainty beyond classical limits—to collect data from multiple locations along a single optical path.

A new era of sensing technology

Graduate students Sara Moore and Greg Krueper with Professor Juliet Gopinath.

The team’s breakthrough stems from an unexpected challenge.

Optical fiber sensors, which are widely used for monitoring infrastructure and environmental changes, often lose more than 99% of their original probe light, making it seem impossible to integrate quantum techniques. However, Gopinath and the research group found inspiration in two key sources.

“Gravitational wave detectors have successfully used quantum-enhanced light to improve their sensitivity,” Krueper said. “At the same time, recent advancement in classical fiber sensing introduced a method to divide the fiber into separate regions with embedded reflectors. By combining these ideas, and by collecting both reflected and transmitted light, we were able to make a distributed fiber quantum sensor.”

Their approach sends a series of quantum-enhanced light pulses through an optical fiber, using strategically placed reflectors to divide the fiber into distinct measurement zones.

Unlike traditional sensors that measure only one variable at a time, this method allows a single fiber to simultaneously capture precise data from multiple locations.

“By leveraging quantum mechanics, our method enables simultaneous, high-precision measurements at different points along a single sensor,” Gopinath said. “This could greatly improve applications like infrastructure integrity monitoring and environmental sensing.”

While the results are promising, a major hurdle remains: the quantum light source.

Current setups are large and costly. The next step for their research is to develop a portable, chip-based version of the light source, similar to the photonic technology found in modern smartphones. This advancement would pave the way for practical quantum sensors that can be used in the field.

Applications in environmental, geophysical sensing and infrastructure monitoring

Monitoring infrastructure—such as bridges, tunnels and pipelines—currently relies on traditional sensors placed at specific points to track structural health. These methods can be limited in scope and fail to provide a real-time, comprehensive view of an entire structure.

Cascaded phase sensing, as this project explored, addressed this gap by allowing a single optical fiber-based sensor to monitor multiple locations along its length with extreme precision. This continuous, high-resolution data collection could detect tiny vibrations or structural instabilities in real time.

Such advancements would allow engineers to proactively address maintenance needs, prevent failures and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure, ultimately improving public safety and reducing costs.

The technique also has implications for environmental monitoring and geophysical studies. By placing sensors in natural settings, researchers could track subtle changes in temperature, pressure or seismic activity with unprecedented accuracy. This could improve early detection of earthquakes, monitor groundwater movement or study underground structures without invasive drilling.

According to Gopinath, this work represents a new paradigm for quantum sensing that could start an entire field of study.

“Many practical opportunities present themselves, ranging from neuroscience to seismic studies to energy infrastructure,” Gopinath said. “The work can provide a powerful method for sensitive remote sensing using quantum light and optical fibers.”

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An ultrafast microscope makes movies one femtosecond at a time

Charles Ferrer — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:24:53 +0000

An ultrafast microscope makes movies one femtosecond at a time Charles Ferrer Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:24

New ��ɫ��Ƶ research harnesses the power of an ultrafast microscope to study molecular movement in space and time.

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Dall'Anese earns IEEE Best Paper Award 2023 tackling online optimization

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How can online feedback optimization inform traffic flows for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics?

Associate Professor Emiliano Dall’Anese and his research group examined that concept for a paper that recently won the prestigious ‘Best Paper Award’ in the IEEE journal Transactions on Control of Network Systems.

The paper, “Time-Varying Optimization of LTI Systems Via Projected Primal-Dual Gradient Flows,” coauthored with Gianluca Bianchin, Jorge Cortés and Jorge Poveda, was selected for its originality, potential impact on the foundations of network systems and practical significance in applications.

“I'm very thankful to our former postdoc Gianluca and our collaborators for the time and efforts put in developing the framework presented in this paper. More broadly, I am thankful to our PhD students and collaborators that have contributed in developing theory and tools in the areas of online feedback optimization and data-driven optimization throughout the years,” said Dall’Anese. “It was definitely a team achievement.”

Dall’Anese’s research focuses on the intersection of optimization, learning and control in complex network systems. Current application domains for his research include power and energy systems and cyber-physical systems.

Applications Across Areas

“Our paper contributes positively for new tools and methods in the context of controls for complex and autonomous systems,” said Dall’Anese, “and if I were to go one step further, contributes in AI for infrastructures and cyber-physical systems.”

The mathematical framework behind this paper is centered on online feedback optimization — a topic his research group pioneered over the past 10 years. In this paper, the research group examined the Los Angeles highway system and used their framework to model traffic in hopes of lessening congestion ahead of the city’s 2028 Summer Olympics. Their outputs showed that during some parts of the day, the tools they developed significantly outperformed existing techniques.

Online feedback optimization has contributed tools in other application areas.

“Of course, the math needs to be customized, but it’s also applicable to problems in power systems, robotic systems and control of epidemics,” said Dall’Anese. “We have shown how to apply our tools in these areas such as power systems and autonomous systems in other publications.”

A Personal Accomplishment

Upon learning of this award-winning paper, the first thing Dall’Anese did was call his parents back in Italy, letting them know all their sacrifices they made in the past were being rewarded right now.

“My family struggled financially for many years,” he said. “I'm always thankful to the support that my parents provided through the years for myself and my sister.”

Some words of wisdom Dall’Anese hope to instill from this accomplishment, especially being a first-generation college student is, “anybody can be sitting here at my desk with some perseverance, hard-working and the valuable guidance of their research advisors. Anybody can make it.”

What Lies Ahead

His research group has been working on extensions of the paper’s mathematical concepts to systems in which safety needs to be prioritized — such as power grids or autonomous vehicles.

“You don’t want these vehicles to cross highway lanes. This brings together several core areas, namely optimization, machine learning and engineering,” said Dall’Anese.

In power systems, ensuring grids are tightly regulated within a given operating region is critical. Otherwise, cascading failures or disrupted service could occur without proper safety controls.

Prior to joining the ��ɫ��Ƶ, Dall’Anese was a senior scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory creating an impact in the world of sustainable power energy systems. His latest paper is coming full circle with his research motivation.

“When looking at power and energy systems, our work’s grand goal right now is to resolve climate change issues and enable sustainability and resilience in our current power infrastructure,” Dall’Anese said.

Photo: Emiliano Dall’Anese (Credit: Jesse Peterson)

About the IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems

The IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems publishes peer-reviewed papers at the intersection of control systems and network science. Topics covered by this journal include collaborative control, distributed learning, multi-agent systems, distributed optimization, control of collective behavior, large-scale complex systems and control with communication constraints.

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Associate Professor Emiliano Dall’Anese and his research group examined online feedback optimization for a paper that recently won the prestigious ‘Best Paper Award’ in the IEEE journal Transactions on Control of Network Systems.

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