Hugh Liu
Professor of Institute for Aerospace Studies and the Director of Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education,
University of Toronto
Research Interest: Autonomous unmanned aerial system (UAS) surveillance for traffic data analysis, target detection and tracking, as well as networked UAS and integration with transportation data centre.

Title: Coordinated control for Autonomous Drone Sampling Applications

Abstract: In this talk, we will present recent research and development projects involving multi-unmanned aerial systems for several autonomous missions. The focus is placed on the aerodynamic impact and the corresponding control solutions.  Based on our investigation, the major conclusion is drawn to demonstrate the promising feature of integrated flight dynamics and control.

Short-biography: Hugh H.T. Liu is a Professor of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies, where he has been on the faculty since 2000. He currently also serves as the Director of Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education. In 2022, he was named as the fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering. The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Senior Awards recognizes Canadians for their outstanding achievement in aeronautics, space and related technologies. For the 2021 Senior Awards, Professor Hugh H.T. Liu was awarded the CASI McCurdy Award, presented for his outstanding achievement in the science and creative aspects of engineering relating to aeronautics and space research.