EE650, Basics of Modern Control Systems, 2026-2027, Sem I

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Objective of the course:

The objective of this course is to provide a rigorous introduction to modern control theory using state-space methods for system modeling, analysis, estimation, and controller design. It bridges the gap between classical control techniques and contemporary control methodologies used in research and advanced engineering applications.

Outcomes of the course:

At the end of the course, students will be able to model and analyze linear and nonlinear dynamical systems using state-space methods, and evaluate system properties such as controllability, observability, and stability. They will be able to design modern controllers and state estimators, implement them using computational tools, and apply appropriate control techniques to solve practical engineering problems

Instructor

Abhilash Patel, apatel[at]iitk.ac.in

Teaching Assistants

Name	Roll No	Email
Neeta Yadav	231040605	neetayadav23@iitk.ac.in
Prakhar Bajpai	241040621	prakharb24@iitk.ac.in
Lisa Naik	241040615	lisanaik24@iitk.ac.in

Schedule

Wed, Fri 18:15-19:30, at L10

Announcements

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[30-July-2026] Welcome to EE650! Course webpage is now active. Please download the First Course Handout (FCH) and read it before the next class.
[31-July-2026] Project Guidlines uploaded. Click here.

Lectures

Lecture	Topics	Reading Recommended	Class Discussion
L1/30-07-2026	Course Mechanics and motivation	FCH