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Ronald H. Brown, Ph.D.
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Associate Professor and
Director of Center for Intelligent Systems
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Marquette University
Office:
Olin 505
Phone: (414) 288 - 3501
Fax: (414) 288 - 5579
Email: ronald.brown@marquette.edu
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Research Interests
- Systems/Controls
- Intelligent controls
- Adaptive Systems
- Neural Networks in Identification and Controls
Professional Preparation
| University of Illinois |
Ph.D. |
1986 |
| University of Wisconsin |
M.S. |
1977 |
| University of Illinois |
B.S. |
1976 |
Honors
| 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993, Fall 1989, Spring 1989, Fall 1988, Spring 1988, Fall 1987 |
Distinguished Scholar
Marquette University |
| 1984-85 |
Eastman Kodak Fellowship |
Professional Activities
1995-present |
Power Engineering Society of the IEEE |
1988-present |
Industry Applications Society of the IEEE |
1986-present |
Industrial Electronics Society of the IEEE |
| 1983-present |
Control Systems Society of the IEEE |
1972-present |
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Current Research
- Intelligent controls: Nonlinear system identification and adaptive controls, including utilizing artificial neural networks and training algorithms.System modeling and simulation, parameter estimation and identification.
- Control systems: Discrete- time control systems, implementation of digital algorithms, microprocessor based control systems. Incremental motion control, control of switched reluctance, brushless DC and step motor systems.
- Optimization: Optimal control theory, optimal control of nonlinear systems.
Selected Recent Publications
R. H. Brown, M. K. Quan, B. Marx, and J. G. Norment, “Weathering the Storm: Successfully Navigating Short-Term Forecasting Abnormalities,” Gas Forecaster’s Forum, (Covington, KY), September 2004. |
H. Singh, R. H. Brown, and D. S. Naidu, “Discrete-Time Time Scale Analysis via a New Seperation Ratio and the Unified Approach,” International Journal of System Science, vol. 34, no. 6, 15 May 2003. |
Bangura, J.F.; Povinelli, R.J.; Demerdash, N.A.O.; Brown, R.H.; “Diagnostics of Eccentricities and Bar/End-Ring Connector Breakages in Polyphase Induction Motors Through a Combination of Time-Series Data Mining and Time-Stepping Coupled FE-State-Space Techniques,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 39, No. 4, July-Aug. 2003, pp. 1005 - 1013.
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R. J. Povinelli, J. F. Bangura, N. A. O. Demerdash, and R. H. Brown, “Diagnostics of Bar and End Ring Connector Breakage Faults in Polyphase Induction Motors Through a Novel Dual Track of Time-Series Data Mining and Time-Stepping Coupled FE-State Space Modeling” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol 17, no. 1, pp. 39-46, March 2002.
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| E. St. P. Walters, R. H. Brown, and J. A. Heinen, “On Direct Offline Discrete-Time Identification of the Continuous-Time Elements of an RC Electric Circuit Network,” Proceedings: 44th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (Dayton, OH), August 2001, pp. 37-40. |
| Hui Li Lim and R. H. Brown, “Hourly Gas Load Forecasting Model Input Factor Identification Using a Genetic Algorithm,” Proceedings: 44th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (Dayton, OH), August 2001, pp. 670-673. |
(R. H. Brown), “Marquette Model Forecasts Daily Gas Loads,” Gas Utility Manager, February 2001. |
| H. Singh, R. H. Brown, and D. S. Naidu, “Unified Approach to Linear Quadratic Regulator with Time-Scale Property,” Optimal Control Applications and Methods, vol. 22, pp. 1-16, 2001. |
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