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PODCAST

Coffee and Control

Podcast in which I interview fascinating people from within the world of control theory/ control engineering. Primarily aimed at PhD/masters students but can hopefully be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in control. New episodes released monthly

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00:57:59

Sophie Schirmer (Quantum Control 2: Controllability...

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2025/12/01

This month I got to interview Sophie Schirmer about herfascinating work on quantum control, including notions such as controllability and realisability, different types of quantum states (including pure, mixed, and dark states), comparison between different approaches to optimisation, and the quantum phenomena inside MRI scanners! You can find the transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0TFtckp7zEKCG0wdMHY0nySptrzbkV9ohQExa6ykGg/edit?usp=sharingFollow the podcast on LinkedIn:

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01:09:51

Carrie Weidner (Quantum Control 1: Optimisation and...

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2025/11/01

In this month’s episode got to talk to Dr Carrie Weidner allabout controlling quantum systems! I find out what the control objective is forthese systems, how to characterise their robustness (or at least attempt to),how easy it is to apply this to practical systems, and a lot more besides.You can find the transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aixaD-P6R6jFDjS4Zp6nJ2n5ZHPfbWKYCue2v2_ZCVU/edit?usp=sharing Follow the podcast on LinkedIn:

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00:52:45

Andy Lawrence (EPSRC grant funding)

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2025/10/09

In this episode I sit down with Dr Andy Lawrence and learn all about the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including his top tips on successful grant applications, advice for not getting discouraged by rejected submissions, how to build successful collaborations with industry, and a lot more besides! You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FxscV2YjbfeI_u26ETkA25hMwGVmJojHdV5zj7J7wyE/edit?usp=sharingFollow the podcast on LinkedIn:

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00:53:40

Alberto Padoan: Part 2 (Distances between behaviours...

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2025/10/01

This episode features the second part of my interview with the fantastic Alberto Padoan! Featuring discussions of data-driven modelling in a geometric/ non-linear context, how to define distances in a behavioural systems setting, and the origin story of his podcast, inControl.You can find the transcript at: https://CoffeeControlLinks.short.gy/y67vmp Follow the podcast on linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffee-and-control-podcastOr connect with me personally:

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01:00:18

Alberto Padoan: Part 1 (Moments of Systems and Model...

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2025/09/01

In this episode I sit down with the wonderful Alberto Padoan and discuss his work on model order reduction and generalising concepts from linear systems to the non-linear setting.You can find the transcript at: https://CoffeeControlLinks.short.gy/IRMql9Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffee-and-control-podcast/Or connect with me directly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/ReferencesinControl podcast: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/ Andrea Marson:

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01:00:05

Ying Shuai Quan (Model Predictive Control and...

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2025/08/01

In this episode I sit down with Dr Ying Shuai Quan and getexcited about her work on adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems, with particular focus on applying model predictive control. Features deep-dives into various aspects of MPC, with occasional offshoots into other cool areas of control! You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufp57VuzymcEivN3lzMaHVKgH8LgqI9BZDzgmdz2pug/edit?usp=sharingFollow the podcast on LinkedIn:

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00:56:09

ECC Special (European Control Conference 2025)

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2025/07/01

This episode is an ECC special, where I go on a trip to theEuropean control conference and bring you with me!Connect with me and with the podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/X: https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/ References (Cool people to go look up!)ECC25 web page: https://ecc25.euca-ecc.org/Guido Carnevale:

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01:10:03

Mathias Foo (River systems and biochemical control)

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2025/06/01

In this episode I interview Dr Mathias Foo about his fascinating research on controlling river systems, implementing control systems using DNA, and gene network rewiring. Basically applying control to a bunch of different systems that you weren’t expecting. Connect with me and with the podcast!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/X: https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:08:54

Jonathan Mayo-Maldonado (Switched systems and DC...

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2025/05/01

In this episode I interview Jonathan Mayo Maldonado about his work on applying the behavioural framework to modelling and controlling switched systems, as well as applying data-driven control to power systems! You can engage with the podcast onBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hodgins-733a30175/ Or email me at lhodginscontrol@gmail.com Jonathan

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00:59:39

Paolo Rapisarda (Behavioural systems and Willems'...

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2025/04/01

In this episode I talk to Professor Paolo Rapisarda about a bunch of interesting theoretical (but very useful) aspects of control, including his work on behavioural systems theory, model reduction, Willems’ fundamental lemma, and data-driven control.You can engage with the podcast onX: https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_podBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/Or email me at lhodginscontrol@gmail.com Paolo Rapisarda:

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00:54:48

Sabine Hauert (Swarm robotics and artificial evolution)

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2025/03/01

In this episode I interview Professor Sabine Hauert about the super interesting work she does on the control of swarm robots, how considering nanoparticles as swarms can be used to treat cancer, and how morphogenesis can generate structure from random interactions. You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_control_podcast/),BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/coffee-and-control.bsky.social) and X(https://x.com/coffee_ctrl_pod)for updates on episodes!You can also connect with

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00:54:48

William Holderbaum (Geometric control and...

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2025/02/02

In this episode, I talk to Professor William Holderbaum about some of the many fascinating areas of research he’s involved in, including Boolean control, geometric control, and control of electroactive polymer gels—plus a lot more!Follow us for updates on new episodes: Instagram BlueSky X (Twitter) PhD research PhD Thesis (in French) Boolean Control Using State-Space Approach Neural Networks for Boolean Control PID Control of Boolean Systems Predictive Control Sliding Mode Control FES

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00:58:10

Zehor Belkhatir (Fractional order modelling and...

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2025/01/08

In this episode I talk to Dr Zehor Belkhatir about her fascinatingwork using fractional order systems to model the brain, as well as how control can be used for chemotherapy treatment. You can follow us on Instagram, BlueSky, and X for updates on episodes! References Thesis: Dr. Zehor Belkhatir's thesis explores key aspects of fractional systems in biomedical applications. Fractional order estimation: ScienceDirect article. Cardiovascular system ECC paper: IEEE Explore paper. Hybrid

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00:59:55

Matthew Turner (Anti-windup and aircraft control)

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2024/12/01

In this episode we interview Professor Matthew Turner, professor in the Cyber Physical Systems group at the university of Southampton, about his fascinating work on aircraft control, anti-windup, Lur’e systems, and his recent research into applying techniques from control theory to the analysis of neural networks. Contact me at: lgh1g19@soton.ac.uk We have an Instagram now! References: PhD Thesis National Research Council of Canada Aerospace Research Centre Nonlinear High Gain Feedback

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00:50:32

Chris Freeman (Iterative learning control and stroke...

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2024/11/01

In this first episode, I talk to Chris Freeman, professor of applied control at the University of Southampton and expert on all things related to iterative learning control and its application in rehabilitation. Contact Chris at ctf1@soton.ac.uk Contact me at lgh1g19@soton.ac.uk References: 1984 ILC paper Early stroke rehabilitation work RC for tremor suppression ILC and RC design paper Multiple model adaptive control for FES Robust control of Hammerstein systems Electrode array

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00:02:07

Coffee and Control trailer

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2024/10/25

Trailer for my new control-related podcast! Epsiodes will be released on the 1st of each month. You can check out inControl here: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/ inControl episodes tend to be realeased during the middle of the month, so you could subscribe to both! (Please bear with me regarding the strange background noises and general awkwardness - I'm still learning how podcast making works!)

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