Professore Ordinario, Università di Napoli Federico II, Italy
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Strengths for the Award:
Francesco Amato is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of bioengineering and automatic control, with an extensive and distinguished academic career. His contributions to these fields are well-recognized, evidenced by his prolific publication record of around 370 papers in international journals and conference proceedings, along with three monographs published by respected publishers like Springer Verlag and Wiley. His leadership roles, including serving as the Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Director of the Biomechatronics Laboratory, demonstrate his ability to guide significant research initiatives and mentor the next generation of scholars. His expertise is further validated by his role as a reviewer for leading journals and his participation in evaluating research projects at both national and international levels. These achievements underscore his deep impact on the field and his dedication to advancing knowledge and innovation in bioengineering and control theory.
Areas for Improvement:
While Francesco Amato’s research output is undeniably impressive, there is always room for growth, especially in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Given the evolving nature of research in bioengineering, enhancing partnerships across diverse scientific domains could broaden the applicability and impact of his work. Additionally, while his leadership roles within academic institutions are commendable, expanding his influence to include more active involvement in global research networks or international conferences could further elevate his profile and foster wider recognition of his contributions. Such involvement might also open new avenues for collaborative research and funding opportunities, further enriching his academic and scientific pursuits.
Publications Top Notes
- Singular finite horizon full information H∞ control via reduced order Riccati equation
- 📚 Kybernetika, Vol. 31, pp. 601–611, December 1995.
- Authors: F. Amato, A. Pironti
- Necessary and sufficient conditions for quadratic stability and stabilizability of uncertain linear time-varying systems
- 📚 IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 41 (1), pp. 125–128, January 1996.
- Authors: F. Amato, A. Pironti, S. Scala
- Design and Robustness Analysis of Gain Scheduled Control system for Parabolic Flight
- 📚 Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, Vol. 19, pp. 430–437, March-April 1996.
- Authors: F. Amato, G. Ambrosino, M. Mattei, L. Verde
- Quadratic stabilization with an H∞ performance bound of uncertain linear time-varying systems
- 📚 Systems & Control Letters, Vol. 28, pp. 103–114, June 1996.
- Authors: F. Amato, A. Pironti
- A multivariable stability margin in presence of time-varying, bounded rate gains
- 📚 International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 7, pp. 127–143, February 1997.
- Authors: F. Amato, M. Corless, M. Mattei, R. Setola
Conclusion:
Francesco Amato’s exceptional contributions to bioengineering and automatic control make him a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” His extensive publication record, leadership in academic institutions, and role in advancing critical areas of research underscore his qualifications. While there are opportunities for further interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement, his current achievements and impact on the field are noteworthy and deserving of recognition.