Publications for Dr Victor Becerra

Journal Publications

• R K H Galvão, A Izhac, S Hadjiloucas, V M Becerra, J W Bowen : "MIMO Wiener model identification for large scale fading of wireless mobile communications links", IEEE Communications Letters 11, No 6, 513-515 (2007)
• R K H Galvão, S Hadjiloucas, A Izhac, V M Becerra, J W Bowen : "Wiener system subspace identification for mobile wireless mm-wave networks", IEEE Transactions Vehicular Technology 56, No 4, 1935-1948 (2007)
• D Izzo, V M Becerra, D R Myatt, S J Nasuto, J M Bishop : "Search Space Pruning and Global Optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist Spacecraft Trajectories", Journal of Global Optimization, Springer US, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 283-296 (2007)
• T Froese, S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, C J Coelho : "Comparison of extrasystolic ECG signal classifiers using discrete wavelet transforms", Pattern Recognition Letters, 27, 393-407 (2006)
• Z Ahmida, A Charef, V M Becerra : "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):369-381 (2006)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, M Abou-Seada : "Financial ratio selection for distress classification", In: "Encyclopedia of Data Warehousing and Mining", J. Wang (Ed.), Idea Group Reference, London, pp. 503-508 (2006)
• V M Becerra, F Garces, S J Nasuto, W Holderbaum : "An Efficient Parameterization of Dynamic Neural Networks for Nonlinear System Identification", IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, 16(4): 983- 988 (2005)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, M Abou-Seada : "Neural and wavelet network models for financial distress classification", Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 11:35-55 (2005)
• R K H Galvão, S Hadjiloucas, V M Becerra, J W Bowen : "Subspace system identification framework for the analysis of multimoded propagation of THz-transient signals", Measurement Science and Technolgy, 16, pp. 1037-1053 (2005)
• C Li, V M Becerra : "Towards robustness via fuzzy c-means algorithm", In: Fuzzy logic, Soft Computing and Computational Intelligence Theory and Applications IFSA 2005 World Congress. Beijing, China, July 28-31 (2005)
• V M Becerra, C Cage, W S Harwin, P M Sharkey : "Real time control of a Puma 560 robot using Matlab/Simulink", IEEE Control Systems Magazine 24(5): 78-82 (2004)
• V M Becerra : "Solving optimal control problems with state constraints using nonlinear programming and simulation tools", IEEE Transactions on Education 47(3): 377-384. (2004)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, J M F Calado, P M Silva : "Nonlinear system identification using linear-wavelet models", Applied Mathematics and Computer Science 14(2): 221-232 (2004)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, M Abou-Seada : "Ratio selection for classification models", Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 8(2): 151-170 (2004)
• S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, J W Bowen, R Martini, M Brucherseifer, H P M Pellemans, P Haring Bolivar, H Kurz, J M Chamberlain : "Comparison of state space and ARX models of a waveguide's THz transient response after optimal wavelet filtering", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques MTT, 52, No. 10, pp. 2409-2419 (2004)
• V M Becerra, S J Nasuto, W Holderbaum, F Garces : "Approximation of nonlinear systems trajectories using dynamic neural networks", Accepted to IEEE Neural Network. (2003)
• Z H Abu el zeet, V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Combined bias and outlier identification in dynamic data reconciliation", Computers and Chemical Engineering, 26(6), pp. 921-935 (2002)
• Z H Abu el zeet, V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Enhancing model predictive control using dynamic data reconciliation", AIChE Journal. 48:2, pp. 324-333. (2002)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, M Abou-Seada : "Neural and wavelet network models for financial distress classification", Submitted to: International Journal of Intelligent Systems in Accounting, Finance and Management (2001)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Applying the extended Kalman filter to systems described by nonlinear differential-algebraic equations", Control Engineering Practice 9 (3) : 267-281 (2001)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Optimal control of non-linear hybrid systems under model-reality differences - decomposition and hierarchical structure", Automatica 37:1757-1769 (2001)
• V M Becerra, Z H Abu el zeet, P D Roberts : "Integrating predictive control and economic optimisation", Computing and Control Engineering Journal, 10(5) (1999)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Application of a novel optimal control algorithm to a benchmark fed-batch fermentation process", Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 20(1):11-17 (1998)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Novel developments in process optimisation using predictive control", Journal of Process Control, 8:117-138 (1998)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Dynamic integrated system optimisation and parameter estimation for discrete time optimal control of nonlinear systems", International Journal of Control, 63:257-281 (1996)

Conference Publications

• V M Becerra, J Biggs, S J Nasuto, V F Ruiz, W Holderbaum, D Izzo : "Using Newton's method to search for quasi-periodic relative satellite motion based on nonlinear Hamiltonian models", 7th Cranfield Conference on Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures in Space, pp. 193-202, Greenwich, UK, 16-20 July (2006)
• P M Silva, V M Becerra, I Khoo, J M F Calado : "Multiple-model fault tolerant control of terminal units of HVAC systems", IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 2006), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pp. 2896-2901, July 9-12 (2006)
• S Torres, J A Méndez, L Acosta, V M Becerra : "Adaptive robust controller for robot manipulators: experiments on a PUMA 560 robot", 8th International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control SYROCO 2006, Bologna, Italy, September 6-8 (2006)
• E S C Tzimopoulos, V M Becerra : "Neural network based learning control of a PUMA 560 manipulator", UKACC International Conference on Control 2006, Glasgow, UK, 30 August-1 September (2006)
• V M Becerra, S C Cook, J Deng : "Predictive computed-torque control of a PUMA 560 manipulator robot", 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague Czech Republic, July 4-8 (2005)
• J Deng, V M Becerra, S J Nasuto : "A novel dynamic neural network structure for nonlinear system identification", 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, July 4-8 (2005)
• S Hadjiloucas, A K Shaver, V M Becerra, G C Walker, J W Bowen, S V O'Leary, L J Frasinski, R K H Galvão : "Pseudospectral issues in tailored femtosecond pulses", Laser driven plasma accelerators: new sources of energetic particles and radiation. Paper presentation at the Royal Society discussion meeting, Carlton House Terrace, London, 6-7 June (2005)
• V M Becerra, D R Myatt, S J Nasuto, J M Bishop, D Izzo : "An Efficient Pruning Technique for the Global Optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist Trajectories", Global Optimisation, Almeria, Spain (2005)
• D R Myatt, V M Becerra, S J Nasuto, J M Bishop : "GASP: An Efficient Pruning Technique for the Global Optimisation of Multiple Gravity Assist Trajectories", XXXVI° Annual Conference, Italian Operations Research Society, AIRO 2005, Italy. (2005)
• S Hadjiloucas, J W Bowen, R K H Galvão, V M Becerra : "Pulse shaping using state space algorithms", Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Karlsruhe, Germany pp. 415-416, IEEE Catalog Number 04EX857, ISBN: 0-7803-8490-3, September 27 - October 1 (2004)
• S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, A Izhac, J W Bowen, V M Becerra : "State-space model identification of wireless mobile THz networks", Joint 29th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 375-376, IEEE Catalog Number 04EX857, ISBN: 0-7803-8490-3, September 27 - October 1 (2004)
• J Deng, V M Becerra : "Application of constrained predictive control on a 3D crane system", IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, Singapore (2004)
• S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, A Izhac, V M Becerra, J W Bowen : "A black-box identifitation framework for wireless terahertz networks", IFAC Symposium, Brazil (2004)
• C Li, V M Becerra, J Deng : "Extension of fuzzy c-means algorithm", 2004 IEEE Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, Singapore (2004)
• C Li, V M Becerra : "Limit equation of fuzzy relation and its application", 2004 IEEE International Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics, The Hague, The Netherlands (2004)
• C Li, V M Becerra : "Limit equation of fuzzy relation and its application", Proc. IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Delft, Netherlands (2004)
• G Martinez-Hernandez, V M Becerra : "Optic Flow as the basis for a Real Time Controller", 7th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, Madrid, Spain (2004)
• G Martinez-Hernandez, V M Becerra : "Preliminary results from a ral time control system using optical information", 2004 IEEE Internal Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics, The Hague, The Netherlands (2004)
• G Martinez-Hernandez, V M Becerra : "Preliminary results from a real time control system using optical information", Proc. IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Delft, Netherlands (2004)
• S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, J W Bowen, R Martini, M Brucherseifer, H P M Pellemans, P Haring Bolivar, H Kurz, J M Chamberlain : "Wavelet filtered modelling applied to measurements of a waveguide's THz time domain response", Tenth IEEE International Conference on THz Electronics, Cambridge UK, pp. 129-132 September (2002)
• S Torres, V M Becerra, J A Méndez, L Acosta, G N Marichal, A F Hamilton, M Sigut : "Identification of a robotic system using dynamic neural networks", XXIII Jornadas de AutomÁtica,  9-11 de Septiembre de 2002, La Laguna, Tenerife; In Spanish (2002)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, J M F Calado, P M Silva : "Nonlinear System Identification Using A Combined Linear and Ridge-Wavelet Structure", 2002 Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Lisbon, Portugal, July 9-12 (2002)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, J M F Calado, P M Silva : "Linear-Wavelet Models for Non-linear Identification Applied to a Pressure Plant", 2002 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks. May 12-17, Honolulu, Hawaii (2002)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, M Abou-Seada : "On the Utility of Input Selection and Pruning for Financial Distress Prediction Models", 2002 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 12-17, pp. 1328-1333 (2002)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, M Abou-Seada : "Variable Selection for Financial Distress Classification Using a Genetic Algorithm", 2002 Congress on Evolutionary Computation, May 12-17, Honolulu, Hawaii, pp. 2000-2005. (2002)
• V M Becerra, J M F Calado, P M Silva, F Garces : "System identification using dynamic neural networks: training and initialization aspects", IFAC World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2002)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra : "Linear-wavelet models applied to the identification of a two-link manipulator", 21 IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control, Innsbruck, Austria, February 18-21, pp. 479-484 (2002)
• R K H Galvão, V M Becerra : "Linear-wavelet models for system identification", IFAC World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2002)
• K Pirabakaran, V M Becerra : "PID Autotuning Using Neural Networks and Model Reference Adaptive Control", IFAC World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2002)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Hierarchical control and optimisation of the Tennessee Eastman process", IFAC World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (2002)
• S Hadjiloucas, R K H Galvão, V M Becerra, J W Bowen, R Martini, M Brucherseifer, H P M Pellemans, P Haring Bolivar, H Kurz, J M Chamberlain : "ARX and subspace identification models of a waveguide's propagation constant measured with wideband coherent THz spectrometry", XIV Brazilian Automatic Control Conference (CBA 2002), Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, pp. 2084-2089 (2002)
• P M Silva, J M F Calado, J M G Sa da Costa, V M Becerra : "Remote control systems laboratory", IFAC Workshop on Internet Based Control Education, Madrid (Spain) (2001)
• Z H Abu el zeet, P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Bias detection and identification in dynamic data reconciliation", Proc. European Control Conference, Porto, Portugal, pages 2352-2357 (2001)
• Z H Abu el zeet, V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Steady state optimisation using data reconciliation and bias estimation", Proc. IFAC LSS2001 Large Scale Systems and Applications, Bucharest, Romania, pages 296-301 (2001)
• V M Becerra, R K H Galvão, M Abou-Seada : "Financial distress classification employing neural networks", Proc. IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Marbella, Spain, pages 45-49 (2001)
• G Carrillo, P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Genetic algorithms for optimal control of beer fermentation", Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, Mexico City, Mexico, pages 391-396 (2001)
• K Pirabakaran, V M Becerra : "Automatic tuning of PID controllers using model reference adaptive control techniques", IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Denver, Colorado (2001)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Hierarchical algorithm for optimal control of non-linear differential algebraic equation systems", Proc. IFAC LSS2001 Large Scale Systems and Applications, Bucharest, Romania, pages 284-289 (2001)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Optimal control of nonlinear differential algebraic equation systems", In: Proc. IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Sydney, Australia, pages 754-759 (2000)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Dynamic data reconciliation for sequential modular simulators: application to a mixing process", In Proc. Of the American Control Conference 2000, Chicago, Illinois, USA, pages 2740-2744, 2000. (2000)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Optimal control of nonlinear systems represented by nonlinear differential algebraic equations", Proc. American Control Conference 2000, Chicago, USA, pages 762-766 (2000)
• Z H Abu el zeet, V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Applying data reconciliation and bias estimation to static optimisation", Proc. UKACC International Conference on Control 2000, Cambridge, UK (2000)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Dynamic data reconciliation for a class of nonlinear differential algebraic equation models using the extended Kalman filter", In Proc. 14th IFAC World Congress, Beijing, China, July 5-9, volume L, pages 303-308 (1999)
• V M Becerra, Z H Abu el zeet, P D Roberts : "Integrating Predictive Control and Economic Optimisation", In: Proc. Model predictive control: techniques and applications, IEE Colloquium, London (1999)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Model Predictive Control using Dynamic Integrated System Optimisation and Parameter Estimation (DISOPE)", In: Proc. Model predictive control: techniques and applications, IEE Colloquium, London (1999)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Dynamic data reconciliation for sequential modular simulators", In Proc. UKACC International Conference on Control '98, volume 2, pages 1230-1235. Swansea, UK (1998)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Integrated predictive control and economic optimisation: decomposition and hierarchical structure", In Proc. 8th IFAC/IFORS/IMACS/IFIP Symposium on Large Scale Systems: Theory and Applications, volume 1, pages 474-479. Patras, Greece (1998)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Optimal control of non-linear hybrid systems under model-reality differences - decomposition and hierarchical structure", In Proc. 8th IFAC/IFORS/IMACS/IFIP Symposium on Large Scale Systems: Theory and Applications, volume 1, pages 159-164. Patras, Greece (1998)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "Optimal control of non-linear systems under model-reality differences - a hybrid approach", In Proc. International Conference on Optimization Techniques and Applications, pages 751-758. Perth, Australia (1998)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, G W Griffiths : "Process optimisation using predictive control: application to a simulated reaction system", In Proc. IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, pages 629-634. Banff, Canada (1997)
• P D Roberts, V M Becerra : "An algorithm for optimal nonlinear batch process control with model-reality differences and unmatched terminal constraints", In Proc. IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, pages 517-522. Banff, Canada (1997)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Developement of a new linear state space identifier with low computational requirements for large scale systems", In Proc. Controlo '96. Porto, Portugal (1996)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "New developments in batch process input profile optimisation", In Proc. UKACC International Conference on Control '96, pages 762-786. Exeter, UK (1996)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, J Lin, G W Griffiths : "New developments in process optimisation using predictive control", In Proc. 13th IFAC World Congress, volume M, pages 115-120. San Francisco, USA (1996)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "A hierarchical extension of dynamic integrated system optimization and parameter-estimation", In Proc. 7th IFAC/IFORS/IMACS symposium on large scale systems - theory and applications, pages 191-196. London, UK (1995)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Discrete dynamic integrated system optimisation and parameter estimation and its application to optimal batch process control", In Proc. 3rd. European Control Conference, volume 2, pages 1255-1260. Rome, Italy (1995)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "Nonlinear predictive control using dynamic integrated system optimisation and parameter estimation", In Proc. IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems Design, pages 795-800. Tahoe City, USA (1995)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts : "A new approach for the solution of the optimal setpoint tracking problem for nonlinear systems", In Proc. International Conference on Control 94, pages 849-854. Coventry, UK (1994)
• V M Becerra, P D Roberts, J Lin : "Development and application of a novel algorithm for steady- state optimizing control using dynamic information", In Proc. 3rd IEEE Conference on Control Applications, pages 257-262. Glasgow, UK (1994)
• V M Becerra, C E Garcia, N Bacalao : "Optimal tuning of power system stabilizers for Static Var Compensators in Venezuela", In Proc. 4th CIGRE ERLAC, pages 849-854. Puerto Iguazu, Brazil - in Spanish (1991)

Books

• F Garces, V M Becerra, C Kambhampati, K Warwick : "Strategies for Feedback Linearisation", Springer (2003)

Articles

• V M Becerra, C E Garcia : "Optimal tuning of power system stabilizers for Static Var Compensators in the national network", Revista CIV, (352) - in Spanish (1990)

Reviews

• V M Becerra : "Book Review: Autotuning of PID Controllers, by Cheng-Ching Yu, Springer Verlag, London", Automatica, 36:1173-1774 (2000)
• V M Becerra : "Book Review: Electric Systems, Dynamics and Stability with Artificial Intelligence Applications, by J.A. Momoh and M.E. El-Hawary, Marcel Decker inc", New York. IEEE Control Systems Magazine, 20(4):120-121 (2000)
• V M Becerra : "Book Review: Symbolic Methods in Control Systems Analysis and Design, by Neil Munro", Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK. IEEE Control Systems Magazine, 19(6):97-98 (1999)

PhD Thesis

• V M Becerra : "Development and applications of novel optimal control algorithms", PhD Thesis - City University, London, UK (1994)