List of recent publications (2004-today)
Last update: February 2020

 

 

 

2020

 

E. Terzi, L. Fagiano, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Structured modelling from data and optimal control of the cooling system of a large business center”, Journal of Building Engineering, 2020.

 

M. Farina, X. Zhang, R. Scattolini: “A hierarchical MPC scheme for coordination of independent systems with shared resources and plug-and-play capabilities“, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 28, n.2, pp. 521-532,  2020.

 

E. Terzi, T. Bonetti, D. Saccani, M. Farina, L. Fagiano, R. Scattolini: “Learning-based predictive control of the cooling system of a large business center”, Control Engineering Practice, 2020.

 

 

2019

 

N. Rathod, A. La Bella, G. Puleo, R. Scattolini, A. Rossetti, C. Sandroni: “Modelling and predictive control of a solar cooling plant with flexible configuration”, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 76, pp. 74-86, 2019.

 

E. Terzi, L. Fagiano, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: ”Learning-based predictive control for linear systems: a unitary approach”, Automatica, Vol. 108, 2019.

 

L. Bugliari Armenio, E. Terzi, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Model Predictive Control design for dynamical systems learned by Echo State Networks”, IEEE Control Systems Letters, Vol. 3, n. 4, pp. 1044-1049, 2019.

 

A. La Bella, M. Farina, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini: "Design of aggregators for the day-ahead management of microgrids providing active and reactive power services" , IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, 2019.

 

A. Cataldo, M. Morescalchi, R. Scattolini, "Fault tolerant Model Predictive Control of a de-manufacturing plant", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 104, Issue 9–12, pp 4803–4812, 2019.

 

M. Lauricella, M. Farina, R. Schneider, R.Scattolini: “Iterative distributed fault detection and isolation for linear systems based on Moving Horizon Estimation”, Int. Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, DOI: 10.1002/acs.3063, 2019.

 

L. Bugliari Armenio, E. Terzi, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Echo State Networks: analysis, training and predictive control “, European Control Conference, Naples, 2019.

 

A. Martinelli, A. La Bella, R. Scattolini, “Secondary Control Strategies for DC Islanded Microgrids Operation ”,  European Control Conference, Naples, 2019.

 

A. La Bella, L. Fagiano, R. Scattolini, “Set membership estimation of day-ahead microgrids scheduling”, European Control Conference, Naples, 2019.

 

A. La Bella, F. Bonassi, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Two-layer model predictive control of systems with independent dynamics and shared control resources”, 15th IFAC Symposium on Large Scale Complex Systems: Theory and Applications, Delft, 2019.

 

L. Bugliari Armenio, E. Terzi, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Learning Model Predictive Control with Echo State Networks”, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2019.

 

J.R. Salvador, E. Terzi, M. Farina, D.R. Ramirez, L. Fagiano, D. Muñoz de la Peña, R. Scattolini: “Learning-based predictive control for MIMO systems”, 2019 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2019.

 

 

2018

 

S. Raimondi Cominesi, M. Farina, L. Giulioni, B. Picasso, R. Scattolini, “A two-layer stochastic Model Predictive Control scheme for microgrids”, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 26, 1, pp. 1-13, 2018.

 

M. Farina, X. Zhang, R. Scattolini, “A hierarchical multi-rate MPC scheme for interconnected systems”, Automatica, Vol. 90, n. 4, pp. 38-46, 2018.

 

E. Terzi, A. Cataldo, P. Lorusso, R. Scattolini: “Modelling and predictive control of a recirculating cooling water system for an industrial plant”, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 68, pp. 205-217, 2018.

 

X. Zhang, M. Farina, S. Spinelli, R. Scattolini: “A multi-rate Model Predictive Control algorithm for systems with fast-slow dynamics”, IET Control Theory & Applications, Vol. 12, Issue 18, pp. 2468 –2477, 2018.

 

A. La Bella, M. Farina, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini, “Microgrids aggregation management providing ancillary services, European Control Conference, Limassol, 2018.

 

E. Terzi, L. Fagiano, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Learning multi-step prediction models for receding horizon control”,  European Control Conference, Limassol, 2018.

 

E. Terzi, L. Fagiano, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Robust predictive control with data-based multi-step prediction models”, European Control Conference, Limassol, 2018.

 

A. La Bella, S. Negri, R. Scattolini, E. Tironi, “A two-layer control architecture for islanded AC microgrids with storage devices”, 2nd IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, Copenhagen, 2018.

 

A. La Bella, M. Farina, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini, “On the design of a microgrids aggregation management framework to provide ancillary services”, CIRED Workshop, Ljubljana, 2018.

 

A. Cataldo, E. Lanzarone, M. Morescalchi, R. Scattolini, “Complexity reduction of Model Predictive Control for a de-manufacturing plant”, 16th IFAC Symp. on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing (INCOM), Bergamo, 2018.

 

E. Terzi, L. Fagiano, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Identification of the cooling system of a large business center”, 18th IFAC Symposium on System Identification, SYSID 2018,  Stockholm, 2018.

 

 

2017

 

La Bella,  S. Raimondi Cominesi, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini, “Hierarchical predictive control of microgrids in islanded operation“, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 14, 2, pp. 536-546, 2017.

 

S. Raimondi Cominesi, A. Del Corno, E.Corsetti, G.Guagliardi, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini, Thermal and energy production optimization in microgrids with Model Predictive Control, Renewable Energy & Power Quality Journal, Vol. 14, pp. 908-913, 2017.

 

M. Farina, X. Zhang, R. Scattolini, “A hierarchical MPC scheme for interconnected systems“, 20th IFAC World Congress, Toulouse, 2017.

 

M. Lauricella, M. Farina, R. Schneider, R. Scattolini, “A distributed fault detection and isolation algorithm based on Moving Horizon Estimation”, 20th IFAC World Congress, Toulouse, 2017.

 

 

 

2016

 

A. Cataldo, R. Scattolini, “Dynamic pallet routing in a manufacturing transport line with Model Predictive Control”, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 24, n. 5, pp. 1812-1819, 2016.

 

M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Model predictive control of linear systems with multiplicative unbounded uncertainty and chance constraints, Automatica, Vol. 70, pp. 258-265, 2016.

 

M. Farina, L. Giulioni, R. Scattolini, “Stochastic linear Model Predictive Control with chance constraints - a review, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 44, pp 57-67, 2016.

 

B. Picasso, X. Zhang, R. Scattolini, “Hierarchical Model Predictive Control of independent systems with joint constraints”, Automatica, Vol. 74, pp. 99-106, 2016.

 
C. Sandroni, E. Corsetti, G. Guagliardi, S. Raimondi Cominesi, R. Scattolini, “Daily and Short Term Optimal Energy Management with Uncertainty”, CIRED, Helsinki, 2016.

 

M. Farina, L. Giulioni, R. Scattolini, “Distributed Predictive Control of Stochastic Linear Systems”, IEEE  American Control Conference, Invited, Boston, 2016.

 

D.J. Nativ, A. Cataldo, R. Scattolini, B. De Schutter, “Model Predictive Control of an Automated Storage/Retrieval System”, 8th IFAC Conf. on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control, Troyes, 2016.

 

S. Raimondi Cominesi, A. La Bella, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “ A multi-layer control scheme for microgrid energy management “, IFAC Workshop on Control of Transmission and Distribution Smart Grids - CTDSG 2016, Prague.

 

 

2015

 

M. Farina, A. Guagliardi, F. Mariani, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini: “Model predictive control of voltage profiles in MV networks with distributed generation”, Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 34, pp. 18-29, 2015.

 

M. Farina, L. Giulioni, L. Magni, R. Scattolini, “An approach to output-feedback MPC of stochastic linear discrete-time systems”, Automatica (regular paper), Vol. 55, pp. 140-149, 2015.

 

M. Farina, E. Osto, A. Perizzato, L. Piroddi, R. Scattolini, “Fault Detection and Isolation of Bearings in a Drive Reducer of a Hot Steel Rolling Mill”, Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 39, pp. 35-44, 2015.

 

A. Cataldo, A. Perizzato, R. Scattolini, “Production scheduling of parallel machines with model predictive control”, Control Engineering Practice, Vol.42, pp 28-40, 2015.

 
Stefano Raimondi Cominesi, Marcello Farina, Luca Giulioni, Bruno Picasso, Riccardo Scattolini, “Two-layer predictive control of a micro-grid including stochastic energy sources”, IEEE American Control Conference, 2015.
 

M. Farina, A. Perizzato, R. Scattolini, “Application of distributed predictive control to motion and coordination problems for unicycle autonomous robots”, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 72, pp 248–260, October 2015.

 

A. Cataldo, R. Scattolini, T. Tolio, “An energy consumption evaluation methodology for a manufacturing plant”, CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Vol. 11, pp. 53–61, 2015.

 
M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Model predictive control of linear systems with multiplicative unbounded uncertainty and average constraints”, 5th IFAC Conference on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, Seville, 2015. 
 
A. Perizzato, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, “Formation control and collision avoidance of unicycle robots with distributed predictive control”, 5th IFAC Conference on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, Seville, 2015. 
 

 

2014

 

M. Farina, G. Betti, L. Giulioni, R. Scattolini: “An approach to distributed predictive control for tracking: Theory and Applications”,  IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 22, n.4, 1558-1566, 2014.
 

G. Betti, M. Farina, A. Guagliardi, A. Marzorati, R. Scattolini: "Development of a Control-Oriented Model of Floating Wind Turbines", IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 22, n. 1, pp. 69-82, 2014.

 

G. Betti, M. Farina, R. Scattolini:  Realization issues, tuning, and testing of a distributed predictive control algorithm”,  Journal of Process Control,  Vol. 24, pp. 424–434, 2014.

 

M. Farina, G. Betti, R. Scattolini: “Distributed Predictive Control of continuous-time systems" Systems & Control Letters, Vol. 74, pp. 32–40, 2014.

 

M. Farina, L. Giulioni, L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “Output Feedback Model Predictive Control: a probabilistic approach”, 19th IFAC World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 7461-7466, 2014.
 
A. Cataldo, A. Perizzato, R. Scattolini: “Management of a production cell lubrication system with model predictive control”, International Conference Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2014, Ajaccio, pp. 131-138, 2014. 
 
A. Cataldo, A. Perizzato, R. Scattolini, “Modeling and Model Predictive Control of a De-Manufacturing Plant”, IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, Antibes, pp. 1855-1860, 2014.
 
A. Perizzato, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Stochastic Distributed Predictive Control of Independent Systems with Coupling Constraints”, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Los Angeles, pp. 3228-3233, 2014.
 
A. Perizzato, M. Farina, L. Piroddi, R. Scattolini, E. Osto. Fault Detection of Bearings in a Drive Reducer of a Hot Steel Rolling Mill. IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, Antibes, 2014.

 

2013

 

B. Picasso, C. Romani, R. Scattolini: “Tracking control of Wiener models with hierarchical and switching MPC”, Optimal Control, Applications and Methods, Vol. 34, n.1, pp. 1-16, 2013.

 

Christofides P., R. Scattolini, D. Munoz de la Pena, J. Liu: “Distributed model predictive control: a tutorial review and future research directions”, Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 51, pp. 21-41, 2013.

 
L. Galbusera, G. Ferrari Trecate, R. Scattolini: “A hybrid model predictive control scheme for containment and distributed sensing in multi-agent systems”, Systems & Control Letters, Volume: 62, n. 5, pp. 413-419, 2013. 
 
G. Betti, M. Farina, R. Scattolini:  A robust MPC algorithm for offset-free tracking of constant reference signals”,  IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, Vol. 58, n. 9, 2394-2400, 2013.

 

S. Aghaei, F. Sheikholeslam, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “An MPC-based reference governor approach for offset-free control of constrained linear systems”, International Journal of Control, Volume: 86, n. 9, pp. 1534-1539, 2013.

 

M. Farina, P. Colaneri, R. Scattolini: “Block-wise discretization accounting for structural constraints”, Automatica, Vol. 49, n. 11, pp. 3411–3417, 2013.

 
M. Farina, R. Scattolini, G. Betti, “A solution to the tracking problem using distributed predictive control”, European Control Conference, 2013.

 

2012

B. Picasso, D. Desiderio, R. Scattolini: “Robust stability analysis of nonlinear discrete-time systems with application to MPC”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 57, n. 1, pp. 185-191, 2012.

 

M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Distributed moving horizon estimation for nonlinear constrained systems”, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 22, pp.123–143, 2012.

 

M. Giroletti, M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “A hybrid frequency/power based method for industrial load shedding, Int. Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vo. 35, n. 1, pp 194-200, 2012.

 

M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Distributed predictive control: a non-cooperative algorithm with neighbor-to-neighbor communication for linear systems”, Automatica (regular paper), Vol. 48, n. 6, pp. 1088-1096, 2012.

 

M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Tube-based robust sampled data MPC for linear continuous-time systems”, Automatica, Vol. 48, n. 7, pp. 1473-1476, 2012.

 

P.S. Carinci, M. Frina, F. Manenti, R. Scattolini: “Application of advanced estimation techniques to a chemical plant model”, Chemical Engineering Transactions, Vol. 29 , pp. 1609-1614 , 2012. 

 

Christofides P., R. Scattolini, D. Munoz de la Pena, J. Liu: “Distributed model predictive control: a tutorial review”, Chemical Process Control, CPC VIII, Savannach, Georgia, U.S.A., 11-13 January, 2012.

 

Betti G., M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Distributed predictive control for tracking constant references”, IEEE American Control Conference, Montreal, pp. 6364-6369, 2012.

 

Petrone F., M. Farina, G. Guagliardi, C. Sandroni, R. Scattolini, A. Veneroni: “Object-oriented modeling of a power network for model-based voltage control”, CIRED, paper n. 258, Lisbona, 2012.

 

P. Colaneri, M. Farina, R. Scattolini, R. Shorten, “A note on discretization of sparce linear systems”, IFAC Symp. ROCOND'12, Aalborg, June 20-22, 2012.

 

G. Betti, M. Farina, A. Marzorati, R. Scattolini, A. Guagliardi: “Modeling and control of a floating wind turbine with spar buoy platform”, 2nd IEEE ENERGYCON Conference & Exhibition, Florence, pp. 227-232, 2012.

 

Betti G., M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Distributed predictive control for tracking constant references”, IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Hawaii, USA, 2012.


2011


M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, C. Romani, R. Scattolini "Moving horizon estimation for distributed nonlinear systems with application to cascade river reaches", Journal of Process Control, Vol. 21, n. 6, pp. 767-774, 2011.


B. De Schutter, R. Scattolini: “Editorial - Introduction to the special issue on hierarchical and distributed model predictive control”, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 21, n. 6, pp. 683-684, 2011.


F. Casella, M. Farina, F. Righetti, R. Scattolini, D. Faille, F. Davelaar, A. Tica, H. Gueguen, D. Dumur: “An optimization procedure of the start-up of Combined Cycle Power Plants”, 18th IFAC World Congress, Milan, 2011.


B. Picasso, D. Desiderio, R. Scattolini: “Inherent robustness of nonlinear discrete-time systems”, 18th IFAC World Congress, Milan, 2011.


M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “Distributed non-cooperative MPC with neighbor-to-neighbor communication”, 18th IFAC World Congress, Milan, 2011.

 

M. Farina, R. Scattolini: “An output feedback distributed predictive control algorithm”, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Orlando, 2011.


2010

M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Moving horizon state estimation of large-scale constrained partitioned systems, Automatica, Vol. 46, n. 5,  910-918, 2010.


B. Picasso, D. De Vito, R. Scattolini, P. Colaneri: “An MPC approach to the design of two-layer hierarchical control systems, Automatica, Vol. 46, n. 5, pp. 823-831, 2010, DOI: 10.1016/j.automatica.2010.02.013.


M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Distributed Moving Horizon Estimation for Linear Constrained Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 55, n.11, pp. 2462-2475, 2010.


M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “State estimation for large-scale partitioned systems: a moving horizon approach”, IEEE American Control Conference, Baltimora, pp. 7040-7045, 2010.


D. De Vito, B. Picasso, R. Scattolini: “On the design of reconfigurable two-layer hierarchical control systems with MPC”, IEEE American Control Conference, Baltimora, pp. 4707-4712, 2010.


M. Farina, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Distributed moving horizon estimation for nonlinear constrained systems”, 8th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems, pp. 909-914, Bologna, 2010.


B. Picasso, D. Desiderio, Riccardo Scattolini: “Robustness analysis of nominal Model Predictive Control for nonlinear discrete-time systems”, 8th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems, pp. 214-219, Bologna, 2010.

L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “An overview of nonlinear Model Predictive Control”, ”, in Automotive Model Predictive Control: Models,  Methods and Applications, L. Del Re, F. Allgower, L.Glielmo, C. Guardiona, I.Kolmanvski eds., Lecture Notes in Control and Information Science, Vol. 402, pp. 107-117, Springer, 2010.


2009


G. Ferrari-Trecate, L. Galbusera, M. Marciandi, R. Scattolini: “Model Predictive Control Schemes for Consensus in Multi-Agent Systems with Single- and Double-Integrator Dynamics”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 54, n.11, 2560-2572, 2009.

R. Scattolini: “Architectures for distributed and hierarchical model predictive control – a review”, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 19, pp. 723-731, 2009. doi:10.1016/j.jprocont.2009.02.003.


M. Corno, S. Savaresi, R. Scattolini, E. Comignaghi, M. Sofia, A. Palma, E. Sepe: “Rapid virtual prototyping and dynamics analysis of a common rail injection system for gasoline engines”, International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing, Vol. 4, ns. 1-2, pp. 17-42, 2009.


G. Lorini, A. Miotti, and R. Scattolini , “Modeling, simulation and predictive control of a gasoline engine”, in Modeling, Control, Simulation and Diagnosis of Complex Industrial and Energy Systems, L. Ferrarini, C. Veber, Eds, ISA Publ., pp. 53-74,  2009.

B. Picasso, C. Romani, R. Scattolini: “Hierarchical model predictive control of Wiener Models”, in Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, L. Magni, D. Raimondo, F. Allgöwer eds., Lecture Notes in Control and Information Science, Vol. 384, pp. 139-152, Springer, 2009.


B. Picasso, C. Romani, R. Scattolini: “On the design of hierarchical control systems with MPC”, European Control Conference, pp. 731-736, Budapest, 2009.


L. Magni, D. Pala, R. Scattolini: “Stochastic model predictive control of constrained linear systems with additive uncertainty”, European Control Conference, pp. 2235-2240, Budapest, 2009.


M. Farina, G. Ferrari Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Distributed moving horizon estimation for sensor Networks”,  IFAC Workshop on Estimation and Control of Networked Systems, pp. 126-131, Venice, 2009.


M. Farina, G. Ferrari Trecate, R. Scattolini: “A moving horizon scheme for distributed state estimation”,  IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, pp. 1818-1823, Shanghai, 2009.


L. Galbusera, G. Ferrari Trecate, R. Scattolini: “A hybrid model predictive control scheme for multi-agent containment and distributed sensing”,  IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, pp. 7006-7011, Shanghai, 2009.


2008

A. Ferrara, R. Scattolini: “Gain Reduction in Switched Sliding Mode Control”, IMA Journal of Mathematical Control and Information, Vol. 5, n. 1, 23-36, 2008.


G. Lorini, A. Miotti, R. Scattolini: “Modeling, simulation and predictive control of a spark ignition engine”, Special Issue Advanced Control Systems in Automotive Applications, International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, Vol. 3 n. 3, 2008.


L. Magni, R. Scattolini, M. Tanelli: “Switched Model Predictive Control for Performance Enhancement”, International Journal of Control, Vol.81, n. 12, 1859-1869, 2008.


D. De Vito, R. Scattolini: “On the solution of the constrained multiobjective control problem with the receding horizon approach",  Kybernetika, Vol. 44, n. 5, 649-663, 2008.


P.Bolzern, R.Scattolini, N.Schiavoni: Fondamenti di Controlli Automatici, McGraw-Hill in Italian, , first edition 1998, second edition 2004, third edition 2008.


R. Scattolini, P. Colaneri, D. De Vito: “A switched MPC approach to hierarchical control”, 17th IFAC World Congress, pp. 7790-7795, Seoul, 2008.


M. Corno, S. Savaresi, R. Scattolini, E. Comignaghi, M. Sofia,  A. Palma, E. Sepe: “Modelling, Parameter Identification and Dynamics Analysis of a Common Rail Injection System for Gasolina Engines”, 17th IFAC World Congress, pp. 8481-8486, Seoul, 2008.


L. Galbusera, M. Marciandi, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Contractive distributed MPC for consensus in networks of single- and double-integrators”, 17th IFAC World Congress, pp. 9033-9038, Seoul, 2008.


L. Bologna, I. Guerini, S. Onori, G. Rizzoni, R. Scattolini: “Hierarchical diagnosis strategy for an automotive electrical power generation system”, Proc. ASME 2008 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Ann Arbor, USA, 2008.

M. Corno, F. Casella, S. Savaresi, R. Scattolini: “Object oriented modeling of a gasoline direct injection system”, 6th International Modelica Conference, pp. 83-91, Bielefeld, Germania, 2008.


B. Picasso, C. Romani, R. Scattolini: “Hierarchical model predictive control of Wiener Models”, Int.
Workshop on Assessment and Future Directions of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, Pavia, pp. 1-12, September 2008. (also to appear in Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Springer).


2007

L. Magni, R. Scattolini: "Tracking of non square non linear continuous time systems with piecewise constant model predictive control", Journal of Process Control, Vol. 17, pp. 631-640, 2007.


D.M. Raimondo, L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “Decentralized MPC of Nonlinear Systems: an Input-to-State Stability Approach”, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 17, pp. 1651-1667, 2007.


Magni L., R. Scattolini: “Robustness and robust design of MPC for nonlinear systems”, Assessment and Future Directions of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, R. Findeisen, F. Allgöwer, L. Biegler eds., Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Vol. 358, 239-254, Springer, 2007.


Raimondo D., L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “Decentralized Open-Loop MPC of Nonlinear Systems: an Input-to-State Stability Approach” , European Control Conference, Kos, pp. 1642-1647, 2007.


Raimondo D., L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “A Decentralized MPC Algorithm for Nonlinear Systems” , 7th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems (NOLCOS 2007), Pretoria, pp. 128-133, 2007.


D. De Vito, A. Miotti, R. Scattolini: “Power Flow Management with Predictive Capabilities for a Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle”, Fifth IFAC Symposium on Advances in Automotive Control, Monterey, CA, 2007.


P. Colaneri, R. Scattolini: “Robust Model Predictive Control of Discrete-Time Switched Systems”, 3rd IFAC Workshop PERIODIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (PSYCO'07), S. Petersburg, 2007.


L. Galbusera, M. Marciandi, G. Ferrari-Trecate, R. Scattolini: “Model Predictive Control Schemes for Consensus in Multi-agent Systems with Integrator Dynamics and Time-varying Communication”,  3^rd Workshop on Networked Control Systems : Tolerant to Faults, Nancy, 2007.


D. De Vito, R. Scattolini: “A receding horizon approach to the multiobjective control problem”, 46th IEEE Control and Decision Conference, pp. 6029-6034, New Orleans, 2007.


G. Ferrari Trecate, L. Galbusera, M. Marciandi, R. Scattolini: “A Model Predictive Control Scheme for Consensus in Multi-Agent Systems with Single-Integrator Dynamics and Input Constraints”, 46th IEEE Control and Decision Conference, pp. 1492-1497, New Orleans, 2007.


R. Scattolini, P. Colaneri: “Hierarchical Model Predictive Control”, IEEE Control and Decision Conference, pp.
New Orleans, 2007.



2006

De Filippi R., R. Scattolini: “Idle speed control of a F1 racing engine”, Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 14, n. 3, pp. 251-257, 2006.


L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “Stabilizing Decentralized Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Systems”, Automatica, Vol. 42, n. 7, pp. 1231-1236, 2006.


L. Magni, D.M. Raimondo, R. Scattolini: “Regional Input-to-State Stability for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control”, IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, Vol. 51, n.9, 1548-1553, 2006.


L. Magni, R. Scattolini: Complementi di Controlli Automatici, (in Italian), Pitagora Editrice Bologna, 2006.


Miotti A., R. Scattolini, F. Pretolani, R. Franzosi: “Traditional and advanced control of coal power plants: a comparative study”, American Control Conference, Minneapolis, U.S.A., pp. 3451-3456, 2006.


Miotti A., R. Scattolini, A. Musi, C. Siviero: “Integrated breathing model and multi-variable control approach for air management in advanced gasoline engine”, SAE Conf. 2006.


Magni L., R. Scattolini, M. Tanelli: “Switched model predictive control for performance enhancement”,  IFAC Workshop on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for Fast Systems, Grenoble, 2006.


Scattolini R., A. Miotti, G. Lorini, P. Bolzern, P. Colaneri, N. Schiavoni: “Modeling simulation and control of an automotive gasoline engine”,  IEEE Conf. on Control Applications, Munich, pp- 2748-2753, 2006.


Magni L., D. Raimondo, R. Scattolini: “Input-to-State Stability for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control”, 45th IEEE Control and Decision Conference, pp. 4836-4841, S. Diego, 2006.


2005


Magni L. and R. Scattolini, “Control design for nonlinear systems: trading roubustness and performance with the MPC approach”, IEE Proceedings on Control Theory and Applications, Vol 152, n. 3, pp. 333-339, 2005.

Magni L. and R. Scattolini, “On the solution of the tracking problem for nonlinear systems with MPC”, Int. Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 36, n. 8,  pp. 477-484, 2005.


Miotti A., R. Scattolini: “Modelling and control of an onboard fuel processor for indirect methanol fuel cell vehicles”, 16th IFAC World Congress, Praga, 2005.


Magni L., R. Scattolini: “Tracking of non-square nonlinear systems with model predictive control”, 16th IFAC World Congress, Praga, 2005.


Aurora C., M. Diehl, P. Kuehl, L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “Nonlinear model predictive control of combined cycle power plants”, 16th IFAC World Congress, Praga, 2005.


Ferrara A., R. Scattolini: “Gain reduction in switched sliding mode control”, 16th IFAC World Congress, Praga, 2005.


Di Palma F., R. Scattolini , A. Ferrara: “Some results on the stability of multi-controlled system”, Joint 2005 International Symposium on Intelligent Control & 13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, pp. 1298–1302, Limassol (Cipro), 2005.


2004


Aurora C., L. Magni, R. Scattolini, P. Colombo, F. Pretolani and G. Villa: “Predictive control of thermal power plants”, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 14, pp. 415-433, 2004.


Magni L., R. Scattolini: "Stabilizing model predictive control of nonlinear continuous time systems", IFAC Annual Reviews in Control, Vol. 28, pp. 1-11, 2004.


Barigozzi A., L. Magni, R. Scattolini: “A probabilistic approach to fault diagnosis of industrial systems”, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 12, n. 6, pp. 950-955, 2004.


L. Magni and R. Scattolini: “Model predictive control of continuous-time nonlinear systems with piecewise constant control”, IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, 2004, Vol. 49, n. 6, 900-906, 2004.


Magni L., G. De Nicolao and R. Scattolini: “On the stabilization of nonlinear discrete-time systems with output feedback”, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control,  vol. 14, pp. 1379-1391, 2004.


De Filippi R. and R. Scattolini, “Idle speed control of a F1 racing engine”, IFAC Symp. on Advance in Automotive Control, Salerno, Italy, pp. 232-237, 2004.


Fusari A. and R. Scattolini, “System Hazard Analysis of the Selespeed Gearbox”, IFAC Symp. on Advance in Automotive Control, Salerno, Italy, pp. 386-391, 2004.


Alabastri E., L. Magni, S. Ozioso, R. Scattolini, C. Siviero, A. Zambelli, “Modeling, analysis and simulation of a gasoline direct injection system”, IFAC Symp. on Advance in Automotive Control, Salerno, Italy, pp. 284-288, 2004.

Aurora C., P. Colombo, F. Pretolani, R. Scattolini, “Supervisory and dynamic control optimization of combined cycle power plants”, IREP Symposium 2004, Cortina, Italy, Vol.2, pp. 187-195, 2004.


Aurora C., M. Diehl, A. Ferramosca, L. Magni, A. Miotti, R. Scattolini, “Nonlinear model predictive control for combined cycle power plants”, IFAC NOLCOS 2004, Stuttgart pp. 777-782, 2004.


Ferrara A., R. Scattolini, “Image-based control of a robot manipulator for aerospace applications”, Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures in Space
2004, pp. 663-672, Riomaggiore, Italy, 2004.