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Nnaji, A. C., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Becerra, V. (2022) A novel friction model for predicting nonlinear friction dynamics. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 38 (2). pp. 105-120. ISSN 1746-6180

Alasali, F., Haben, S., Becerra, V. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2018) Day-ahead industrial load forecasting for electric RTG cranes. Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 6 (2). pp. 223-234. ISSN 2196-5625 doi: 10.1007/s40565-018-0394-4

Papaioannou, V., Pietrosanti, S., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624, Becerra, V. M. and Mayer, R. (2017) Analysis of energy usage for RTG cranes. Energy, 125. pp. 337-344. ISSN 0360-5442 doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.02.122

Fieber, K. D., Davenport, I. J., Ferryman, J. M., Gurney, R. J., Becerra, V. M., Walker, J. P. and Hacker, J. M. (2016) CHP toolkit: case study of LAIe sensitivity to discontinuity of canopy cover in fruit plantations. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 54 (9). pp. 5071-5080. ISSN 0196-2892 doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2016.2550623

Afonso, R. J. M., Galvao, R. K. H., Kienitz, K. H., Alyami, H., Becerra, V. M. and Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114 (2016) Constrained pre-equalization accounting for multi-path fading emulated using large RC networks: applications to wireless and photonics communications. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 48 (7). 364. ISSN 1572-817X doi: 10.1007/s11082-016-0627-6

Pietrosanti, S., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Becerra, V. M. (2016) Modeling power flow in a hoist motor of a rubber-tired gantry crane. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52 (3). pp. 2088-2094. ISSN 1939-9367 doi: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2529560

Hong, X. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6832-2298, Chen, S. and Becerra, V. (2016) Sparse density estimator with tunable kernels. Neurocomputing, 173 (3). pp. 1976-1982. ISSN 0925-2312 doi: 10.1016/j.neucom.2015.08.021

Fieber, K. D., Davenport, I. J., Tanase, M. A., Ferryman, J. M., Gurney, R. J., Becerra, V. M., Walker, J. P. and Hackerf, J. M. (2015) Validation of Canopy Height Profile methodology for small-footprint full-waveform airborne LiDAR data in a discontinuous canopy environment. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 104. pp. 144-157. ISSN 0924-2716 doi: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2015.03.001

Alkowatly, M. T., Becerra, V. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2015) Bioinspired autonomous visual vertical control of a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 38 (2). pp. 249-262. ISSN 1533-3884 doi: 10.2514/1.G000634

Alkowatly, M. T., Becerra, V. M. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2015) Bio-inspired autonomous visual vertical control of a quadrotor UAV. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 38 (2). pp. 249-262. ISSN 0731-5090 doi: 10.2514/1.G000634

Alkowatly, M. T., Becerra, V. M. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2015) Body-centric modelling, identification, and acceleration tracking control of a quadrotor UAV. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 24 (1). pp. 29-41. ISSN 1746-6172 doi: 10.1504/IJMIC.2015.071697

Robla, S., Llata, J. R., Torre-Ferrero, C., Sarabia, E. G., Becerra, V. and Perez-Oria, J. (2014) Visual sensor fusion for active security in robotic industrial environments. Eurasip Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2014. 88. ISSN 1110-8657 doi: 10.1186/1687-6180-2014-88

Warwick, K. and Becerra, V. (2014) A method to assess individual research outputs. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, Volume 21 (1). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1746-6180 doi: 10.1504/IJMIC.2014.059387

Trujillo, M., Becerra, V. M. and Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114 (2014) Applying robust control theory to solve problems in bio-medical sciences: study of an apoptotic model. Journal of Physics Conference Series, 490 (1). 012140. ISSN 1742-6588 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/490/1/012140

Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2014) Systematic selection of analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. International Journal of Electronics, 101 (5). pp. 667-680. ISSN 0020-7217 doi: 10.1080/00207217.2013.794486

Robla, S., Llata, J. R., Torre-Ferrero, C., Sarabia, E. G., Becerra, V. and Oria, J. P. (2014) Visual sensor fusion for active security in robotic industrial environments. EURSASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2014. 88. ISSN 1687-6180 doi: 10.1186/1687-6180-2014-88

Alkowatly, M. T., Becerra, V. M. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2013) Estimation of visual motion parameters used for bio-inspired navigation. Journal of Image and Graphics, 1 (3). pp. 120-124. ISSN 2301-3699 doi: 10.12720/joig.1.3.120-124

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Hashem, A., Becerra, V. and Galvao, R. (2013) Channel equalization for indoor lighting communications networks. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 450 (1). 012051. ISSN 1742-6588 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/450/1/012051

Hammond, M. W., Xydas, D., Downes, J. H., Bucci, G., Becerra, V., Warwick, K., Constanti, A., Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Whalley, B. (2013) Endogenous cholinergic tone modulates spontaneous network level neuronal activity in primary cortical cultures grown on multi-electrode arrays. BMC Neuroscience, 14. 38. ISSN 1471-2202 doi: 10.1186/1471-2202-14-38

Alyami, H. M., Becerra, V. M. and Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114 (2013) New opportunities for secure communication networks using shaped femtosecond laser pulses inducing filamentation processes in the atmosphere. Journal of Physics Conference Series, 472. 012009. ISSN 1742-6588 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/472/1/012009

Bowden, C., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Becerra, V. M. (2012) Strong structural controllability and the multilink inverted pendulum. IEEE transactions on automatic control, 57 (11). pp. 2891-2896. ISSN 0018-9286 doi: 10.1109/TAC.2012.2191180

Burzynski, R., Crane, M., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Becerra, V. (2012) Space heating and hot water demand analysis of dwellings connected to district heating scheme in UK. Journal of Central South University of Technology, 19 (6). pp. 1629-1638. ISSN 1005-9784 doi: 10.1007/s11771-012-1186-z

Downes, J. H., Hammond, M. W., Xydas, D., Spencer, M. C., Becerra, V. M., Warwick, K., Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Whalley, B. (2012) Emergence of a small-world functional network in cultured neurons. PLoS Computational Biology, 8 (5). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1553-734X doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002522

Bowden, C., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Becerra, V. (2012) Strong structural controllability and the multi-link inverted pendulum. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 57 (11). pp. 2891-2896. ISSN 0018-9286 doi: 10.1109/TAC.2012.2191180

Spencer, M. C., Downes, J. H., Xydas, D., Hammond, M. W., Becerra, V. M., Warwick, K., Whalley, B. J. and Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2011) Multiscale evolving complex network model of functional connectivity in neuronal cultures. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 59 (1). pp. 30-34. ISSN 0018-9294 doi: 10.1109/TBME.2011.2171340

Xydas, D., Downes, J. H., Spencer, M. C., Hammond, M. W., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Whalley, B. J., Becerra, V. M. and Warwick, K. (2011) Revealing ensemble state transition patterns in multi-electrode neuronal recordings using hidden Markov models. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 19 (4). pp. 345-355. ISSN 1534-4320 doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2011.2157360

Spencer, M. C., Downes, J. H., Xydas, D., Hammond, M. W., Becerra, V. M., Whalley, B. J., Warwick, K. and Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2011) Spatio-temporal dependencies in functional connectivity in rodent cortical cultures. Paladyn, 3 (3). pp. 156-163. ISSN 2081-4836 doi: 10.2478/s13230-012-0002-7

Trujillo, M. M., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114 and Becerra, V. (2011) A robust controller design method for feedback substitution schemes using genetic algorithms. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 307 (1). 012040. ISSN 1742-6596 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/307/1/012040

Becerra, V. M. and Galvão, R. K. H. (2010) Um tutorial sobre metodos pseudo-espectrais para controle otimo computacional. Sba: Controle & Automação Sociedade Brasileira de Automatica, 21 (3). pp. 224-244. ISSN 0103-1759 doi: 10.1590/s0103-17592010000300002

Becerra, V. and Galvão, R. K. H. (2010) A tutorial on pseudospectral methods for computational optimal control. Controle & Automação, 21 (3). pp. 224-244. ISSN 0103-1759 doi: 10.1590/S0103-17592010000300002

Warwick, K., Xydas, D., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Becerra, V. M., Hammond, M. W., Downes, J., Marshall, S. and Whalley, B. J. (2010) Controlling a mobile robot with a biological brain. Defence Science Journal, 60 (1). pp. 5-14. ISSN 0011-748X

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Walker, G.C., Bowen, J.W., Becerra, V.M., Zafiropoulos, A. and Galvão, R.K.H. (2009) High signal to noise ratio THz spectroscopy with ASOPS and signal processing schemes for mapping and controlling molecular and bulk relaxation processes. Journal of Physics Conference Series, 183. 012003. ISSN 1742-6588 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/183/1/012003

Deng, J. M., Becerra, V. M. and Stobart, R. (2009) Input constraints handling in an MPC/feedback linearization scheme. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 19 (2). pp. 219-232. ISSN 1641-876X doi: 10.2478/v10006-009-0018-2

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Franklin, T., Becerra, V. M., Walker, G. C. and Bowen, J. W. (2009) Optimising the feedback loop of a millimetre-wave absolute photoacoustic power meter using H-infinity control synthesis. Journal of Physics : Conference Series , 178 (1). p. 12042. ISSN 1742-6588 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/178/1/012042

Galvao, R. K. H., Izhac, A., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Becerra, V. M. and Bowen, J. W. (2007) MIMO Wiener model identification for large scale fading of wireless mobile communications links. IEEE Communications Letters, 11 (6). pp. 513-515. ISSN 1089-7798 doi: 10.1109/lcomm.2007.070242

Torres, S., Mendez, J. A., Acosta, L. and Becerra, V. M. (2007) On improving the performance in robust controllers for robot manipulators with parametric disturbances. Control Engineering Practice, 15 (5). pp. 557-566. ISSN 0967-0661 doi: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.10.003

Izzo, D., Becerra, V. M., Myatt, D. R., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Bishop, J. M. (2007) Search space pruning and global optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist spacecraft trajectories. Journal of Global Optimization, 38 (2). pp. 283-296. ISSN 0925-5001 doi: 10.1007/s10898-006-9106-0

Galvao, R.K.H., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Izhac, A., Becerra, V.M. and Bowen, J.M. (2007) Wiener-System subspace identification for mobile wireless mm-wave networks. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 56 (4). pp. 1935-1948. ISSN 0018-9545 doi: 10.1109/TVT.2007.897250

Froese, T., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M. and Coelho, C. J. (2006) Comparison of extrasystolic ECG signal classifiers using discrete wavelet transforms. Pattern Recognition Letters, 27 (5). pp. 393-407. ISSN 0167-8655 doi: 10.1016/j.patrec.2005.09.002

Becerra, V.M., Garces, F., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 (2005) An Efficient Parameterization of Dynamic Neural Networks for Nonlinear System Identification. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, 16 (4). 983 - 988. doi: 10.1109/TNN.2005.849844

Becerra, V. M., Galvao, R. K. H. and Abou-Seada, M. (2005) Neural and wavelet network models for financial distress classification. Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 11 (1). pp. 35-55. ISSN 1384-5810 doi: 10.1007/s10618-005-1360-0

Ahmida, Z., Charef, A. and Becerra, V. M. (2005) Stabilising solution to a class of nonlinear optimal state tracking problem using radial basis function networks. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 15 (3). 369 - 387.

Galvao, R. K. H., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Becerra, V. M. and Bowen, J. W. (2005) Subspace system identification framework for the analysis of multimoded propagation of THz-transient signals. Measurement Science & Technology, 16 (5). pp. 1037-1053. ISSN 0957-0233 doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/16/5/001

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M., Bowen, J. W., Martini, R., Brucherseifer, M., Pellemans, H. P. M., Bolivar, P. H., Kurz, H. and Chamberlain, J. M. (2004) Comparison of subspace and ARX models of a waveguide's terahertz transient response after optimal wavelet filtering. Ieee Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 52 (10). pp. 2409-2419. ISSN 0018-9480 doi: 10.1109/tmtt.2004.835983

Becerra, V. M., Cage, C. N. J., Harwin, W. S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3928-3381 and Sharkey, P. M. (2004) Hardware retrofit and computed torque control of a PUMA 560 robot. IEEE Control Systems Magazine, 24 (5). pp. 78-82. ISSN 0272-1708 doi: 10.1109/MCS.2004.1337867

Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V., Calado, J. M. F. and Silva, P. M. (2004) Linear-wavelet networks. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 14 (2). pp. 221-232. ISSN 1641-876X

Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M. , Calado, J. and Silva, P. (2004) Nonlinear system identification using linear-wavelet models. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 14 (2). pp. 221-232.

Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M. and Abou-Seada, M. (2004) Ratio selection for classification models. Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 8 (2). pp. 151-170. ISSN 1384-5810

Becerra, V. M. (2004) Solving optimal control problems with state constraints using nonlinear programming and simulation tools. IEEE Transactions on Education, 47 (3). pp. 377-384. ISSN 0018-9359 doi: 10.1109/te.2004.825925

Torres, S. and Becerra, V.M. (2003) Nonlinear identification of a two link robotic system using dynamic neural networks. Proceedings of the 13th IFAC Symposium on System Identification. pp. 377-382.

Sharkey, P. M., Becerra, V.M., Browne, W.N., Grimbleby, J., Guy, C., Harwin, W.S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3928-3381, Linfoot, S., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Ruiz, V.F., Sherratt, R. S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7899-4445 and Shirsavar, S. (2003) On Serving Members in Embargoed Countries - A Response to Dr Adler. IEEE Spectrum. p. 8.

Calado, J.M.F., Silva, P.M.A., Sá da Costa, J.M.G. and Becerra, V.M. (2003) Reengineering an embedded laboratory allowing remote experiments through the internet. 6th IFAC Symposium on Advances in Control Education, ACE 2003.

Galvao, R.K.H., Becerra, V.M. and Abou-Seada, M. (2003) A Wavelet Network Classifier Applied to Financial Distress Prediction. VI Brazilian Congress on Neural Networks, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Abu-el-zeet, Z.H., Roberts, P.D. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) Enhancing model predictive control using dynamic data reconciliation. AIChE Journal, 48 (2). pp. 324-333. ISSN 0001-1541 doi: 10.1002/aic.690480216

Abu-el-zeet, Z. H., Becerra, V. M. and Roberts, P. D. (2002) Combined bias and outlier identification in dynamic data reconciliation. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 26 (6). pp. 921-935. ISSN 0098-1354 doi: 10.1016/S0098-1354(02)00018-2

Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (2001) Optimal control of a class of discrete–continuous non-linear systems — decomposition and hierarchical structure. Automatica, 37 (11). pp. 1757-1769. ISSN 0005-1098 doi: 10.1016/S0005-1098(01)00141-8

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P. D. and Griffiths, G. W. (2001) Applying the extended Kalman filter to systems described by nonlinear differential-algebraic equations. Control Engineering Practice, 9 (3). pp. 267-281. ISSN 0967-0661 doi: 10.1016/S0967-0661(00)00110-6

Becerra, V. M., Abu-el-Zeet, Z. H. and Roberts, P. D. (1999) Integrating predictive control and economic optimisation. Computing and Control Engineering Journal, 10 (5). pp. 198-208. ISSN 0956-3385 doi: 10.1049/ic:19990540

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P.D. and Griffiths, G.W. (1998) Novel developments in process optimisation using predictive control. Journal of Process Control, 8 (2). pp. 117-138. ISSN 0959-1524 doi: 10.1016/S0959-1524(97)00046-2

Becerra, V. M. and Roberts, P.D. (1998) Application of a novel optimal control algorithm to a benchmark fed-batch fermentation process. Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 20 (1). pp. 11-18. ISSN 1477-0369 doi: 10.1177/014233129802000103

Becerra, V. M. and Roberts, P. D. (1996) Dynamic integrated system optimization and parameter estimation for discrete time optimal control of nonlinear systems. International Journal of Control, 63 (2). pp. 257-281. ISSN 1366-5820 doi: 10.1080/00207179608921843

Book or Report Section

Vassile, M., Ceriotti, M., Becerra, V. M. and Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2014) An incremental algorithm for the optimization of multiple gravity assist trajectories. In: Vasile, M. and Becerra, V. M. (eds.) Computational Intelligence in Aerospace Sciences. Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, 244. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Reston, VA, pp. 745-779. ISBN 9781624102608

Warwick, K., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Becerra, V. M. and Whalley, B. J. (2011) Experiments with an in-vitro robot brain. In: Yang, C. (ed.) Computing with instinct: rediscovering artificial intelligence. Lecture notes in computer science (5987). Springer, pp. 1-16, 1st Edition, XIII, 163 p. ISBN 9783642197567 (Sub series: lecture notes in artifical intelligence)

Becerra, V. M. (2010) Solving complex optimal control problems at no cost with PSOPT. In: 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Aided Control System Design (CACSD). IEEE, pp. 1391-1396. ISBN 9781424453542 doi: 10.1109/CACSD.2010.5612676

Xydas, D., Norcott, D. J., Warwick, K., Whalley, B. J., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Becerra, V. M., Hammond, M. W., Downes, J. and Marshall, S. (2008) Architecture for neuronal cell control of a mobile robot. In: Bruyninckx, H., Preucil, L. and Kulich, M. (eds.) European Robotics Symposium 2008. Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, 44. Springer-Verlag Berlin, Berlin, pp. 23-31. ISBN 9783540783152

Becerra, V. M. (2008) Optimal control. In: Scolarpedia. Scolarpedia.

Becerra, V. M., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Anderson, J., Ceriotti, M. and Bombardelli, C. (2007) Search space pruning and global optimization of multiple gravity assist trajectories with deep space manoeuvres. In: 2007 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Vols 1-10, Proceedings. IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation. IEEE, New York, pp. 957-964. ISBN 9781424413393

Ahmida, Z., Charef, A. and Becerra, V. (2006) Stable Nonlinear Receding Horizon Regulator Using RBF Neural Network Models. In: 2006 14th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation. IEEE, pp. 1-5. doi: 10.1109/MED.2006.328824

Becerra, V. M., Cook, S. and Deng, J. (2006) Predictive computed-torque control of a PUMA 560 manipulator robot. In: Piztek , P. (ed.) Proceedings of the 16th IFAC World Congress. Elsevier. ISBN 9780080451084

Krishen, J. and Becerra, V. M. (2006) Efficient fuzzy control of a rotary inverted pendulum based on LQR mapping. In: Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Control. IEEE, New York, pp. 467-472. ISBN 9780780397989

Galvao, R.K.H., Becerra, V. and Abou-Seada, M. (2006) Financial ratio selection for distress classification. In: Wang, J. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Data Warehousing and Mining. IGI Global, London, 503 - 508. ISBN 9781591405573 doi: 10.4018/978-1-59140-557-3

Martinez, G. and Becerra, V. M. (2005) Results of applying sensor fusion to a control system using optic flow. In: Armada, M. (ed.) Climbing and Walking Robots. Springer, New York, pp. 367-375. ISBN 3540229922

Deng, J. M. and Becerra, V. M. (2004) Application of constrained predictive control on a 3D crane system. In: 2004 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, Vols 1 and 2. Ieee, New York, pp. 583-587. ISBN 0780386450

Martinez, G. and Becerra, V. M. (2004) Preliminary results from a real time control system using optical information. In: 2004 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man & Cybernetics, Vols 1-7. IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Conference Proceedings. IEEE, pp. 5923-5928. ISBN 0780385667

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Bowen, J. W., Galvao, R. K. H. and Becerra, V. M. (2004) Pulse shaping using state space algorithms. In: Thumm, M. and Wiesbeck, W. (eds.) Conference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics. IEEE, New York, pp. 415-416. ISBN 0780384903

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Izhac, A., Galvao, R. K. H., Bowen, J. W. and Becerra, V. M. (2004) State-space model identification of a wireless THz network. In: Thumm, M. and Wiesbeck, W. (eds.) Conference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics. IEEE, New York, pp. 375-376. ISBN 0780384903

Martinez, G., Becerra, V. M. and Juarez-Guerrero, J. (2003) Investigation into the performance of an algorithm for deriving concise descriptions of optic flow fields for real-time control. In: Muscato, G. and Longo, D. (eds.) Climbing and Walking Robots: And Their Supporting Technologies. Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd, Westminister, pp. 949-958. ISBN 1860584098

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P.D. and Griffiths, G.W. (1998) Dynamic data reconciliation for sequential modular simulators. In: UKACC International Conference on Control (CONTROL '98). IEEE Press, pp. 1230-1235. ISBN 085296708X doi: 10.1049/cp:19980403

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P. D. and Lin, J. (1994) Development and application of a novel algorithm for steady-state optimising control using dynamic information. In: Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Control and Applications CCA-94. IEEE Press, pp. 257-262. doi: 10.1109/CCA.1994.381457

Becerra, V. M. and Roberts, P. D. (1994) A new approach for the solution of the optimal set-point tracking problem for nonlinear systems. In: Proceedings of Control '94: International Conference on Control, 1994. IEEE Press, pp. 849-854. ISBN 0852966105 doi: 10.1049/cp:19940244

Report

Vasile, M., Ceriotti, M., Radice, G., Becerra, V., Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Anderson, J., (2008) Global trajectory optimisation: can we prune the solution space when considering deep space manoeuvres? Technical Report. ESA

Biggs, J. D., Becerra, V., Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Ruiz, V. and Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624, (2005) A search for invariant relative satellite motion. Technical Report. ESA/ESTEC

Myatt, D. R., Becerra, V. M., Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Bishop, J. M., (2004) Advanced global optimisation for mission analysis and design. Ariadna Final Report. 03-4101a. Technical Report. ESA Ariadna

Conference or Workshop Item

Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2012) Choosing the most suitable analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. In: IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), December 16-19, 2012, Bengaluru, India, pp. 1-6. doi: 10.1109/PEDES.2012.6484259

Milthorp, T., Becerra, V., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Hutt, B. (2011) Adaptive recursive control of a soil testing load frame. In: 2011 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM), 17-19 Sept. 2011, Qingdao, pp. 102-107. doi: 10.1109/RAMECH.2011.6070464

Deng, J., Becerra, V., Stobart, R. and Zhong, S. (2011) Real-time application of a constrained predictive controller based on dynamic neural networks with feedback linearization. In: 18th IFAC World Congress, August 28 - September 2, 2011, Milano (Italy), pp. 6727-6732.

Miranda, E. R., Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Troisi, A. R., Downes, J., Chiaramonte, A., Spencer, M., Hammond, M., Xydas, D., Whalley, B., Becerra, V. and Warwick, K. (2011) A musical instrument using in vitro neural networks. In: International Computer Music Conference (ICMC 2011), 31 Jul - 5 Aug 2011, Huddersfield, pp. 567-570.

Trujillo, M., Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114 and Becerra, V. M. (2010) Robust H∞ optimal controller designs for feedback substitution schemes using LSDP and MOGA 9th IEEE International Conference in Systems Man and Cybernetics. In: 9th IEEE International Conference in Systems Man and Cybernetics, Reading UK.

Xydas, D., Spencer, M., Downes, J., Hammond, M. W. J., Becerra, V. M., Warwick, K., Whalley, B. J. and Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2010) Application of Poisson-based hidden Markov models to in-vitro neuronal data. In: 9th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetic Intelligent Systems, 1-2 Sept 2010, Reading, UK.

Spencer, M., Xydas, D., Downes, J. H., Hammond, M., Becerra, V., Warwick, K., Whalley, B. J. and Nasuto, S. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2010) Investigation of spatio-temporal dependencies in neuronal functional connectivity. In: 9th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetic Intelligent Systems, 1-2 Sept 2010, Reading, UK.

Silva, P.M., Becerra, V.M. and Calado, J.M.F. (2009) Clustering techniques applied to multiple-models structures. In: 7th workshop on advanced control and diagnosis, Zielona Gora, Poland.

Becerra, V. M., Brown, M. and Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2008) Automatically constructing the semantic web. In: SSE Systems Engineering Conference 2008, 25-26 Sep 2008, The University of Reading. (Unpublished)

Silva, P.M. , Becerra, V.M. , Calado, J.M.F. and Khoo, I. (2008) Dimension and coverage of multiple-models structures using clustering techniques. In: 27th IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control , Innsbruck, Austria.

Ongkosutjahjo, M. and Becerra, V.M. (2008) Integrating the Utkin observer with the unscented Kalman filter. In: 17th IFAC World Congress, Seoul, Korea. doi: 10.3182/20080706-5-KR-1001.02121

Downes, J., Hammond, M., Xydas, D., Whalley, B., Becerra, V., Warwick, K. and Nasuto, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2008) Real-time and batch control of MEA channel selection and stimulation. In: 6th International Meeting on Substrate-Integrated Micro Electrode Arrays (MEA Meeting 2008), Reutlingen, Germany.

Hammond, M.W., Marshall, S., Downes, J.H., Xydas, D., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Becerra, V.M., Warwick, K. and Whalley, B.J. (2008) Robust methodology for the study of cultured neuronal networks On MEAs. In: MEA 6th International Meeting on Substrate-Integrated Microelectrode Arrays, Reutlingen, Germany.

Ongkosutjahjo, M. and Becerra, V.M. (2008) The unscented Utkin observer. In: 27th IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control , Innsbruk, Austria.

Silva, P.M., Becerra, V.M., Khoo, I. and Calado, J.M.F. (2007) Hybrid fault detection and isolation in an heater bank of an HVAC system. In: Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Athens, Greece. doi: 10.1109/MED.2007.4433732

Deng, J. M., Becerra, V.M. and Stobart, R. (2007) Predictive control using feedback linearization based on dynamic neural models. In: IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (ISIC 2007), Montreal, Canada. doi: 10.1109/ICSMC.2007.4413858

Torres, S., Mendez, J.A., Acosta, L. and Becerra, V.M. (2006) Adaptive robust controller for robot manipulators: experiments on a PUMA 560 robot. In: 8th International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control SYROCO 2006, Bologna, Italy.

Torres, S., Mendez, J.A., Acosta, L., Becerra, V.M., Sigut, M. and Toledo, J. (2006) Efficient control of robot manipulators with model disturbances. In: 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, San Diego, CA, United States, 2931 - 2936.

Lopes, R.V., Galvao, R.K.H., Milhan, A.P., Becerra, V.M. and Yoneyama, T. (2006) Modelling and constrained predictive control of a 3DOF helicopter. In: XVI Congreso Brasileiro de Automatica , Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 429 - 434.

Silva, P.M., Becerra, V., Khoo, I. and Calado, J.M.F. (2006) Multiple-model fault tolerant control of terminal unites of HVAC Systems. In: 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, 9-13 July 2006, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2896 - 2901.

Tzimopoulos, E.S.C. and Becerra, V.M. (2006) Neural network based learning control of PUMA 560 manipulator. In: UKACC International Conference on Control 2006, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Becerra, V.M., Biggs, J.D., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Ruiz, V.F., Holderbaum, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-9624 and Izzo, D. (2006) Using Newton's method to search for quasi-periodic relative satellite motion based on nonlinear Hamilton models. In: 7th Cranfield Conference on Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures in Space, Greenwich, United Kingdom, 193 - 202.

Mendez, J.A., Torres, S., Acosta, L., Gonzalez, E.J. and Becerra, V.M. (2006) A new method for rejection of uncertainties in the tracking problem for robot manipulators. In: 3rd International Conference on Informatics in Control Automation and Robotics (ICINCO 2006), Setubal, Portugal.

Becerra, V.M., Myatt, D.R., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049, Bishop, J.M. and Izzo, D. (2005) An Efficient Pruning Technique for the Global Optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist Trajectories. In: Global Optimisation, Almeria, Spain.

Myatt, D.R., Becerra, V.M., Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 and Bishop, J.M. (2005) GASP: An Efficient Pruning Technique for the Global Optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist Trajectories. In: XXXVI&deg: Annual Conference, Italian Operations Research Society, AIRO 2005, Italy.

Becerra, V.M., Cook, S. and Deng, J. (2005) Predictive computer-torque control of a PUMA 560 manipulator robot. In: Proc. 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague, Czech Republic.

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Shaver, A.K., Becerra, V.M., Walker, G.M., Bowen, J.W., O'Leary, S.V., Frasinski, L.J. and Galvao, R.K.H. (2005) Pseudospectral issues in tailored femtosecond pulses. Laser driven plasma acelerators: new sources of energetic particles and radiation. In: Poster Presentation at the Royal Society Discussion Meeting, London, UK.

Li, C. and Becerra, V.M. (2005) Towards robustness via fuzzy c-means algorithm. In: Fuzzy Logic, Soft Computing and Computational Intelligence Theory and Applications. IFSA 2005 World Congress, Beijing, China.

Deng, J., Becerra, V.M. and Nasuto, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9414-9049 (2005) A novel dynamic neural network structure for nonlinear system identification. In: 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague,Czech Republic.

Li, C., Becerra, V.M. and Deng, J. (2004) Extension of fuzzy c-means algorithm. In: 2004 IEEE Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, Singapore.

Li, C. and Becerra, V.M. (2004) Limit equation of fuzzy relation and its application. In: 2004 IEEE International Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Martinez, G. and Becerra, V. M. (2004) Optic Flow as the basis for a Real Time Controller. In: 7th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, Madrid, Spain.

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Galvao, R.K.H., Izhac, A., Becerra, V.M. and Bowen, J.W. (2004) A black-box identification framework for wireless terahertz networks. In: IFAC Symposium, Brazil.

Becerra, V.M., Garces, F., Calado, J.M.F. and Silva, P.M. (2003) Input-output linearization of a pilot pressure plant using a dynamic neural network model. In: Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA) 2003, Benalmadena, Spain.

Deng, J. and Becerra, V.M. (2003) Modelling of a 3D crane system using parallel dynamic neural networks. In: Proceedings of IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Workshop on Cybernetic Intelligence, Challenges & Advances, Reading, UK.

Carillo-Ureta, G.E., Roberts, P.D. and Becerra, V.M. (2003) Optimal control of a fermentation process. In: Proceedings of the European Control Conference (CDROM), Cambridge, UK.

Hadjiloucas, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-6114, Galvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M., Bowen, J. W., Martini, R., Brucherseifer, M., Pellemans, H. P. M., Bolivar, P. H., Kurz, H. and Chamberlain, J. M. (2003) Wavelet filtered modelling applied to measurements of a waveguide's THz time domain response. In: IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics (THz 2002), 9-10 Sep 2002, Cambridge, UK, pp. 129-132. doi: 10.1109/THZ.2002.1037608

Galvão, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M., Calado, J. M. K. and Silva, P. M. (2002) Nonlinear system identification using a combined linear and ridge-wavelet structure. In: 10th IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED 2002), 9-12 Jul 2002, Lisbon, Portugal.

Becerra, V. M., Galvão, R. K. H., Calado, J. M. F. and Silva, P. M. (2002) Linear-wavelet models for non-linear identification applied to a pressure plant. In: International Joint Conference on Neural Networks: IJCNN 2002, 12-17 May 2002, Honolulu, HI, USA, pp. 2180-2185. doi: 10.1109/IJCNN.2002.1007479

Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) Hierarchical control and optimisation of the Tennessee Eastman process. In: 15th Triennial World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), 21-26 Jul 2002, Barcelona, Spain.

Galvão, R. K. H. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) Linear-wavelet models applied to the identification of a two-link manipulator. In: 21st IASTED international conference on modelling, identification and control (MIC 2002), 18-21 Feb 2002, Innsbruck, Austria, pp. 479-484.

Galvão, R. K. H. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) Linear-wavelet models for system identification. In: 15th Triennial World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), 21-26 Jul 2002, Barcelona, Spain.

Becerra, V. M., Galvão, R. K. H. and Abou-Seada, M. (2002) On the utility of input selection and pruning for financial distress prediction models. In: International Joint Conference on Neural Networks: IJCNN 2002, 12-17 May 2002, Honolulu, HI, USA, pp. 1328-1333. doi: 10.1109/IJCNN.2002.1007687

Pirabakaran, K. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) PID autotuning using neural networks and model reference adaptive control. In: 15th Triennial World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), 21-26 Jul 2002, Barcelona, Spain.

Silva, P. M. A., Calado, J. M. F., Sá da Costa, J. M. G. and Becerra, V. M. (2002) Remote control systems laboratory. In: IFAC Internet Based Control Education (IBCE'01), 14 Dec 2001, Madrid, Spain, pp. 31-36.

Becerra, V. M., Calado, J. M. F., Silva, P. M. and Garces, F. (2002) System identification using dynamic neural networks: training and initialization aspects. In: 15th Triennial World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), 21-26 Jul 2002, Barcelona, Spain.

Gãlvao, R. K. H., Becerra, V. M. and Abou-Seada, M. (2002) Variable selection for financial distress classification using a genetic algorithm. In: Congress on evolutionary computation: CEC '02, 12 May 2002, Honolulu, HI, USA, pp. 2000-2005. doi: 10.1109/CEC.2002.1004550

Pirabakaran, K. and Becerra, V. M. (2001) Automatic tuning of PID controllers using model reference adaptive control techniques. In: 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON'01), 29 Nov - 02 Dec 2001, Denver, Colorado, USA, pp. 736-740. doi: 10.1109/IECON.2001.976706

Carrillo-Ureta, G. E., Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (2001) Genetic algorithms for optimal control of beer fermentation. In: IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC'01), 5-7 Sep 2001, Mexico City, Mexico, pp. 391-396. doi: 10.1109/ISIC.2001.971541

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P. D. and Griffiths, G. W. (2000) Dynamic data reconciliation for sequential modular simulators: application to a mixing process. In: American Control Conference, 2000, 28-30 Jun 2000, Chicago, IL, USA, pp. 2740-2744. doi: 10.1109/ACC.2000.878707

Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (2000) Optimal control of nonlinear differential algebraic equation systems. In: IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 12-15 Dec 2000, Sydney, Australia, pp. 754-759.

Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (2000) Optimal control of nonlinear systems represented by differential algebraic equations. In: American Control Conference, 2000, 28-30 Jun 2000, Chicago, IL, USA, pp. 762-763. doi: 10.1109/ACC.2000.876600

Roberts, P. D. and Becerra, V. M. (1999) Model predictive control using dynamic integrated system optimisation and parameter estimation (DISOPE). In: IEE Two-Day Workshop on Model Predictive Control: Techniques and Applications, 28 Apr 1999, London, UK, 8/1-8/4. doi: 10.1049/ic:19990536

Becerra, V. M., Roberts, P.D. and Griffiths, G.W. (1997) Process optimisation using predictive control: application to a simulated reaction system. In: IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, 9-11 June 1997, Banff, Canada, pp. 629-634. (Unpublished)

Roberts, P.D. and Becerra, V. M. (1997) An algorithm for optimal nonlinear batch process control with model-reality differences and unmatched terminal constraints. In: IFAC ADCHEMi97: Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, 09-11 June 1997, Banff, Canada. (Unpublished)

Becerra, V. M. and Roberts, P. D. (1996) New developments in batch process input profile optimisation. In: UKACC International Conference on Control, 2-5 Sep 1996, Exeter, UK, pp. 782-786.

Book

Vasile, M. and Becerra, V. M., eds. (2014) Computational intelligence in aerospace sciences. Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, 244. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Reston, VA, pp844. ISBN 9781624102608

Garces, F., Becerra, V.M., Kambhampati, C. and Warwick, K. (2003) Strategies for feedback linearisation: a dynamic neural network approach. Springer-Verlag, London. ISBN 1852335017

Thesis

Becerra, V. M. (1994) Development and applications of novel optimal control algorithms. PhD thesis, City University, London.