题目：Towards Fractional Order Thinking and Engineering
主讲： Dr. YangQuan Chen, Director of Center for Self-Organizing and Intelligent Systems (CSOIS), Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Utah State University, USA.
时间：2009年5月21日（周四）下午2：00-3：30
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Synopsis:
Many real dynamic systems are better characterized using a non-integer order dynamic model based on fractional calculus or, differentiation or integration of non-integer order. Traditional calculus is based on integer order differentiation and integration. The concept of fractional calculus has tremendous potential to change the way we see, model, and control the nature around us. Denying fractional derivatives is like saying that zero, fractional, or irrational numbers do not exist. After briefly introducing the basics of fractional calculus, I will try to make a convincing case that “fractional order thinking” is ubiquitous with numerous potential engineering applications with an emphasis on dynamic systems controls and signal processing in smart mechatronics, biomechatronics and bioengineering.
Short biography of YangQuan Chen：
YangQuan Chen is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His current areas of research interests include: distributed measurement and distributed control of distributed parameter systems using mobile actuator and sensor networks, mechatronics and controls (intelligent, optimal, robust, nonlinear and adaptive), applied fractional calculus, UAV cooperative control for remote sensing and real time water management and irrigation control. He holds 13 granted and 2 pending US patents. He is an author of three research monographs (Springer-Verlag 1999, 2007, 2009), six textbooks (SIAM Press 2007; Taylor & Francis/CRC 2008 and Tsinghua University Press 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008) and over 100 refereed journal papers.
