Dr Sepideh jahani VakilKandi , University of Zanjan , Iran
A passionate researcher in ⚡Electrical Control Engineering, this Ph.D. graduate from the University of Zanjan specializes in cyber-physical systems 🛡️, machine learning 🤖, and system security 🔐. Her research journey began at the University of Tabriz and continues with an ambitious path toward postdoctoral studies 📚. With a strong foundation in robust adaptive control and a keen interest in intelligent systems like self-driving cars 🚗, she aims to shape future innovations in both academia and industry. Her work demonstrates diligence, innovation, and a relentless drive to advance control systems that withstand modern technological threats. 🌟
Professional Profile
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Education & Experience
She earned her 🎓 B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Control Engineering from the University of Tabriz, where she worked on wind turbine systems and intelligent heart rate control 🏃♀️❤️. Her Ph.D. from the University of Zanjan (2018–2025) focused on the resilient control of cyber-physical systems under cyber-attacks 🛡️💻. Her academic journey includes hands-on research in quadrotor modeling 🚁, robotic manipulator control 🤖, and fuzzy adaptive systems. Through various assistantships and development projects, she has cultivated strong analytical, modeling, and programming skills crucial for advanced control system design. 📈
Professional Development
She has actively engaged in applied R&D throughout her academic career 🔬. From designing robust H∞ controllers for quadrotors 🚁 to developing terminal sliding-mode controllers for robotic manipulators 🤖, her work bridges theory with real-world application. Her skill set includes adaptive control, fuzzy logic, reinforcement learning, and Lyapunov-based system stability proofs 🧠📐. She embraces continuous learning, participating in workshops, collaborative labs, and peer research forums 📚🌍. With a deep interest in future tech and cyber resilience, she continues to enhance her professional capabilities through technical training and interdisciplinary innovation. 💡
Research Focus Area
Her research domain spans Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), System Security 🛡️, Malware Analysis 🐛, Robust Control Systems ⚙️, and Reinforcement Learning 🤖. These fields address the intersection of hardware reliability and software security—critical in a world of autonomous systems and AI-integrated infrastructure 🌐. She particularly excels in building resilient control frameworks that endure cyber-attacks and unpredictable environmental factors. Her studies merge traditional control theory with modern techniques like fuzzy logic and deep learning 🧠. Her goal is to push the frontier of secure, adaptive, and intelligent control systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles 🚘, and networked infrastructure systems. 🌍
Awards and Honors
Although early in her career, her academic excellence and research rigor have earned her recognition in university research circles 🎓🏆. Her participation in funded projects at the University of Tabriz and Zanjan, and contributions to CPS resilience under cyber threats, have positioned her as a promising researcher in control engineering 🔬💪. She has received commendations for innovative modeling techniques, contribution to R&D labs, and academic presentations at technical conferences 📢. Her work on intelligent control systems and fuzzy adaptive designs continues to gain traction, setting her up as a future leader in robust automation and cyber-secure technologies. 🌟🎖️
Publication Top Notes
1.Robust Model Predictive Control of Cyber-Physical LPV Systems
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2023 | IEEE ICEE Conference
DOI: 10.1109/ICEE59167.2023.10334679
✅ Developed a Robust Model Predictive Control (RMPC) framework for Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) systems under deception attacks and disturbances. Demonstrated significant resilience and precision, ideal for real-world cyber-physical applications.
2.Cyber-Physical Systems Under Hybrid Cyber-Attacks
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | ISA Transactions (Elsevier)
DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2025.05.011
✅ Introduced a Resilient Event-Triggered H∞ Control strategy, capable of defending against hybrid attacks (DoS + deception). Offers a balance between security and efficient communication in networked control systems.
3.Adaptive Control of Autonomous Electric Vehicles (Under Review)
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | Submitted to Intelligent Vehicle Journal
✅ Proposes an adaptive event-triggered control for electric vehicles facing actuator faults and cyber-attacks. A major contribution to fault-tolerant autonomous driving systems under uncertain cyber environments.
4. Event-Triggered Consensus in Multi-Agent Systems (Under Review)
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | Submitted to Computational and Applied Mathematics
✅ Investigates multi-agent consensus control using event-triggering and H∞ robustness. Ensures stability and synchronization among agents in presence of multiple cyber intrusions, applicable in swarm robotics and smart grids.
Conclusion
With a consistent track record of scientific excellence, innovative methodologies, and relevance to pressing technological issues, S. Jahani is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Her vision toward secure, intelligent, and resilient systems positions her as a future leader in smart automation and control engineering.