Lino Guzzella
Lino Guzzella is a Professor at the Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control, ETH Zurich
With his research group, Professor Guzzella focuses on novel approaches in system dynamics and control of energy conversion systems. Control-oriented systems modeling, dynamic optimization and feedback control design methods are the main areas of research. Particular emphasis is placed on the minimization of fuel consumption and pollutant emission of land vehicle propulsion systems.
Curriculum Vitae
Born
Switzerland, also holds Italian citizenship
Professional Background
- Diploma in mechanical engineering 1981
- Doctorate control engineering ETH Zurich 1986
- Assistant and Associate Professor in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering departments at ETH, Zurich
- R&D team leader, Sulzer Brothers, Winterthur 1987-1991
- Head of Department of R&D mechatronics, Hilti, Schaan 1992-1993
- Assistant and Associate Professor ETH Zurich 1993–1999
- Honda Visiting Professor at The Ohio State University 2003-2004
- Full Professor of Thermotronics at ETH Zurich 1999-present
Achievements
Major Awards
- IEEE Fellow 2011
- IFAC Fellow 2009
- IEEE-MSC - Industry Award for Excellence in Translational Control Research 2008
- Energy Globe Award 2005
- IMechE Thomas Hawksley Medal 2002
- Crompton Lancaster Medal 2001
- IEEE Control Systems Magazine Best Paper Award 2001
- SAE Arch T. Colwell Merit Award 2000
- Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award 2000
Recent Publications
- Vehicle Propulsion Systems - Modeling and Optimization, Springer Verlag 2007
- Introduction to Modeling and Control of IC Engine Systems, Springer Verlag 2004
Key Memberships
- Member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) 2009
- Member of the Swiss CTI Committee on Engineering Sciences 2006
- Member of the board of governors of IFAC 2002
