Contact Professor John Economou
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 988372
- Email: j.t.economou@cranfield.ac.uk
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Areas of expertise
- Defence Sensors
- Gun Technologies
Background
Professor Economou is an Professor of Defence Robotics and Autonomous Systems. He is the Deputy Head Centre for Defence Engineering at Cranfield Defence and Security and Head of the Vehicles and Mechatronics Group. He has a BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Wales, Swansea and an MSc in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, from the University of Sheffield. His PhD is from Cranfield University, in modelling and control of skid-steer multi-wheeled vehicles.
Professor Economou completed Military Service with the Hellenic Armed Forces. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Chartered Engineer CEng of IET and a Member of the IET. He is the Course Director of the Aerosystems MSc.
Research opportunities
Campaign lead for Robotics and Autonomous Systems and Human Machine Teaming (RAS-HMT)
Control systems methods for land and aerial platforms (Uncrewed Ground Vehicles UGV and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles UAS)
Fuzzy Logic Takagi-Sugeno Systems
Learning systems and acceptance
Technology and Systems Integrity for Aircraft Systems
Inertial sensors and localisation
Energy-Based path planning and guidance
Current activities
Professor Economou is Course Director of Aerosystems MSc. He also leads activities in the areas of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems / RPAS , Uncrewed / Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems (UMVS short course or MSc), Military Aircraft Systems (MAS short course or MSc), and Guidance and Control Systems (GWS MSc).
Campaign Lead for RAS-HMT.
Clients
- BAE Systems PLC
- QinetiQ Group PLC
- Ministry of Defence
- US Department of Defense
- Defence Equipment and Support (MOD)
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Roke Manor Research Limited
- Richmond Defence Systems Ltd
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Maton D, Economou JT, Galvão Wall D, Ward D & Trythall S. (2023). Subtractive clustering Takagi-Sugeno position tracking for humans by low-cost inertial sensors and velocity classification. Measurement and Control, 56(9-10)
- Norris J, Economou J & Hameed A. (2022). A novel quasi-dynamic guidance law for a dynamic dual-spin projectile with non-conventional, asymmetric roll constraints. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 236(11)
- Norris J, Hameed A, Economou J & Parker S. (2020). A review of dual-spin projectile stability. Defence Technology, 16(1)
- Hamilton J, Galvão Wall D, Saddington AJ & Economou JT. (2020). Hypersurface normalised gain-scheduled controller for a non-linear 6-DOF fast jet. Aerospace Science and Technology, 106
- Wang S, Economou JT & Tsourdos A. (2019). Indirect engine sizing via distributed hybrid-electric unmanned aerial vehicle state-of-charge-based parametrisation criteria. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 233(14)
- Wall DG, Economou J & Knowles K. (2018). Quasi-real-time confined environment path generation for mobile robotic manipulator arms. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 232(3)
- Gurav B, Economou J, Saddington A & Knowles K. (2017). Multi-Mode Electric Actuator Dynamic Modelling for Missile Fin Control. Aerospace, 4(2)
- Suntharalingam P, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2017). Kinetic energy storage using a dual-braking system for an unmanned parallel hybrid electric vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 231(10)
- Wall DG, Economou J, Goyder H, Knowles K, Silson P, .... (2015). Mobile robot arm trajectory generation for operation in confined environments. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 229(3)
- Chindamo D, Economou JT, Gadola M & Knowles K. (2014). A neurofuzzy-controlled power management strategy for a series hybrid electric vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 228(9)
- Economou JT. (2013). Electrification of aircraft systems: Power and control. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 227(4)
- Moreno RF, Economou JT, Bray D & Knowles K. (2013). Modelling and simulation of a fuel cell powered electric drivetrain for wide body passenger aircraft. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 227(4)
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2012). Power and energy management system for fuel cell unmanned aerial vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 226(4)
- Economou JT, Guerra T-M, Tsourdos A & White B. (2011). Computational intelligence for modelling and control of advanced automotive drivetrains. International Journal of Systems Science, 42(2)
- Economou JT, Knowles K, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2011). Fuzzy-hybrid land vehicle driveline modelling based on a moving window subtractive clustering approach. International Journal of Systems Science, 42(2)
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Knowles K, Lauber J & Guerra T-M. (2011). Energy conservation based fuzzy tracking for unmanned aerial vehicle missions under a priori known wind information. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 24(2)
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2010). Adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system-based intelligent power management strategies for fuel cell/battery driven unmanned electric aerial vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 224(1)
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Knowles K. (2009). Fault diagnosis with matrix analysis for electrically actuated unmanned aerial vehicles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 223(5)
- Economou JT, Kladis GP, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). A node-to-node composite graph and pseudo-Boolean modelling: An unmanned aerial vehicle energy application. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 221(5)
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). Fuzzy logic consequent perturbation analysis for electric vehicles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 221(7)
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). SoC ICE on-off control strategy via a SoC min-max approach for a SHEV. International Conference on Integrated Modeling and Analysis in Applied Control and Automation
- Economou JT & Colyer RE. (2006). Fuzzy-hybrid modelling of an Ackerman steered electric vehicle. International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, 41(3)
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Luk PCK. (2003). Takagi–Sugeno model synthesis of a quasi-linear multiwheeled mobile robot. International Journal of Systems Science, 34(14-15)
- Colyer RE & Economou JT. (1999). Soft modelling and fuzzy logic control of wheeled skid-steer electric vehicles with steering prioritisation. International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, 22(1-2)
Conference Papers
- Kumar A, Forsyth T & Economou J. (2021). A novel framework for identifying the threshold of trust-worthiness of Artificial Intelligence
- Abdulrahem H, Chi-Kwong Luk P & Economou J. (2020). Thermal Analysis and Temperature Distribution of Two-Layer and Spoke-Type Ferrite Interior Permanent Magnet Machine
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A & Wang S. (2019). Design of a Distributed Hybrid Electric Propulsion System for a Light Aircraft based on genetic algorithm
- Vincent RV, Economou J, Wall DG & Cleminson J. (2019). H∞/LQR Optimal Control for a Supersonic Air-Breathing Missile of Asymmetric Configuration
- Alkubragyi SS, Luk PCK & Economou J. (2018). A new Supervisory Strategy of a modified D-STATCOM with Dual DC Source in Smart Distribution Grids
- Economou JT, Purdy DJ, Galvão Wall D, Diskett D & Simner D. (2017). Intelligent based terrain preview controller for a 3-axle vehicle
- Kubragyi SSA, Luk PCK & Economou JT. (2017). Sugeno — PI fuzzy controller for battery bidirectional charging in the electric vehicle to support voltage stability in V2G distribution grids
- Alkhafaji M, Luk P & Economou J. (2017). Charging and Discharging Strategy of Electric Vehicles Within a Hierarchical Energy Management Framework
- Alkhafaji M, Luk P & Economou J. (2017). Optimal Design and Planning of Electric Vehicles Within Microgrid
- Al-Saadi MK, Luk PCK & Economou J. (2017). Unit Commitment Dynamic Unified Active and Reactive Power Dispatch of Microgrids with Integration of Electric Vehicles
- Al-Saadi MK, Luk PCK & Economou J. (2017). Integration of the Demand Side Management with Active and Reactive Power Economic Dispatch of Microgrids
- Felix R, Economou J & Knowles K. (2015). Driverless Vehicles and LIDAR: Evaluation of Possible Security Threats on the Open Road
- Felix Moreno R, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2015). Driverless Vehicles and LIDAR: Evaluation of Possible Security Threats on the Open Road
- Felix R, Economou J & Knowles K. (2014). UAS Behaviour and Consistency Monitoring System for Countering Cyber Security Threats
- Felix Moreno R, Economou J & Knowles K. (2014). Energy Management System for Electrified Tactical Mobility Platforms
- Felix R, Economou J & Knowles K. (2013). Control System for a PEM Fuel Cell Powered Heavy Duty Tactical Mobility Truck with Auxiliary Power Generation Capabilities
- Moreno RF, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2013). Sustainable Vehicle Technologies
- Felix Moreno R, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2012). Modelling and simulation of a fuel cell powered medium duty vehicle platform
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2011). Dynamic control of fuel cell air supply system with power management
- Suntharalingam P, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2010). Effect on regenerative braking efficiency with deceleration demand and terrain condition
- Karunarathne L, Knowles K & Economou JT. (2010). Model based power and energy management system for PEM fuel cell/ LI-Ion battery driven propulsion system
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2009). Intelligent power management (IPM) for transient recognition and control of PEM fuel cell/battery hybrid system
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Knowles K. (2009). Event-based energy optimum route planning in the context of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for multi-objective exploration missions
- Suntharalingam P, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2009). Gear locking mechanism to extend the consistent power operating region of the electric motor to enhance acceleration and regenerative braking efficiency in hybrid electric vehicles
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2009). Intelligent power management (IPM) for transient recognition and control of PEM fuel cell / battery hybrid system
- Suntharalingam P, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2009). Gear Locking Mechanism to Extend the Consistent Power Operating Region of the Electric Motor to Enhance Acceleration and Regenerative Braking Efficiency in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Knowles K. (2008). Unmanned aerial vehicle route planning on a dynamically changing waypoint based map for exploration purposes
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Knowles K, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2008). Aerospace energy conservation utilizing optimum methods
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Knowles K, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2008). Digraph matrix reliability analysis for fault assessment for A UAV platform application. A fault-tree analysis approach
- Karunarathne L, Economou JT & Knowles K. (2008). Fuzzy Logic control strategy for Fuel Cell/Battery aerospace propulsion system
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Knowles K. (2008). An Emergency Refuelling Problem over a Dynamically Changing Environment in the Context of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, White BA & Knowles K. (2008). An emergency refuelling problem over a dynamically changing environment in the context of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Economou JT, Kladis G, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). UAV optimum energy assignment using Dijkstra's Algorithm
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). Optimality and Reachability - Pseudo Boolean Power Flows for multi-sourced Vehicle Topologies
- Kladis GP, Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). An Intelligent Rule-Based System For Fault Detection And Diagnosis On A Model-Based Actuator Device
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2007). SoC ICE on-off control strategy via a SoC Min-Max approach for a SHEV
- Letchmanan R, Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2006). Hybrid Petri Nets in Conceptual Schema of Dual-Motor Vehicle Synchronization
- Rosario L, Luk PCK, Economou JT & White BA. (2006). A Modular Power and Energy Management Structure for Dual-Energy Source Electric Vehicles
- Letchmanan R, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, Ashokaraj IA & White BA. (2006). Notice of Violation of IEEE Publication Principles - "Design of ARM-Based Inverter Electrostatic Dehydrator for Crude Oil Emulsions" Fault Evaluation of Relative-Coupled BLDC Drives for Multi-Facet Mobile Robot with Distributed Speed Factors
- Economou JT, Logie G, Ashokaraj IA, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2006). Actuator Model Uncertainty with Bounded Responses
- Letchmanan R, Economou JT, Tsourdos A, Ashokaraj IA & White BA. (2006). Fault evaluation of relative-coupled BLDC drives for multi-facet mobile robot with distributed speed factors
- Economou JT. (2005). Intelligent Energy Source SoC Modelling for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Rosario LC, Economou JT & Luk PCK. (2005). Multi - Agent Load Power Segregation for Electric Vehicles
- Letchmanan R, Economou JT & Tsourdos A. (2005). Modelling and Analysis of Geared PM Stepping Motor for Simulation of All-Electric Off-Road Vehicles
- Luk PCK & Economou JT. (2004). GA optimisation using elitism in fuzzy logic control of a solar power plant
- Ashokaraj I, Tsourdos A, Silson P, White B & Economou J. (2004). Feature based robot navigation: using fuzzy logic and interval analysis
- Ashokaraj I, Tsourdos A, Silson P, White B & Economou J. (2004). A fuzzy logic approach in feature based robot navigation using interval analysis and UKF
- Economou JT. (2003). An intelligent approach to modelling of a solar power plant
- Tsourdos A, Economou JT, White BA & Luk PCK. (2003). Control design for a mobile robot: a fuzzy LPV approach
- Tsourdos A, Economou JT, White BA & Luk PCK. (2003). Fuzzy gain-scheduling for autonomous mobile robot via LMIs approach
- Economou JT, Luk PCK, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2003). Hybrid modelling of an all-electric front-wheel Ackerman steered vehicle
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A, Luk PCK & White BA. (2003). Intelligent control of a multi-actuator mobile robot with competing factors
- Richardson AS, Economou JT & Luk PCK. (2003). Multi-input all-electric vehicle design using a forward simulation software approach
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A, Luk PCK & White BA. (2003). Multi-scenario data driven fuzzy TSK nonholonomic mobile robot modelling
- Tsourdos A, Economou JT, White BA & Luk PCK. (2003). Mobile Robot Control Design via Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion
- Tsourdos A, Economou JT, White BA & Luk PCK. (2003). Mobile robot control design via pseudolinearisation
- Economou JT, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2002). Takagi-Sugeno model synthesis of a quasi-linear parameter varying mobile robot
- Tsourdos A, Economou JT & White BA. (2002). Adaptive pole placement for a MIMO quasi-linear parameter varying mobile robot
- Economou JT, Colyer RE, Tsourdos A & White BA. (2002). Fuzzy logic approaches for wheeled skid-steer vehicles
- Economou JT. (2002). Fuzzy logic force modelling
- Economou JT & Colyer RE. (2000). Modelling of skid steering and fuzzy logic vehicle ground interaction
- Economou JT, Colyer RE & Zbikowski R. (1999). Electric rotary actuator sizing applied to wheeled skid-steer vehicles
- Colyer RE & Economou JT. (1998). Comparison of steering geometries for multi-wheeled vehicles by modelling and simulation
