2008 –
- K. M. Deliparaschos, A. C. Zolotas, S. G. Tzafestas, FPGA-Based Efficient Hardware/Software Co-design for Industrial Systems with Systematic Sensor Selection, Journal of Electrical Engineering, 67(3), 150-159 (2016).
- K. Michail, K. M. Deliparaschos and S. G. Tzafestas, A. C. Zolotas, AI-Based Actuator/Sensor Fault Detection with Low Computational Cost for Industrial Applications, IEEE Transactions of Control Systems Technology, 24(1), 293-301 (2015).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. I. Mantelos, Time Delay and Uncertainty Compensation in Bilateral Telerobotic Systems: State-of-Art with Case Studies, In: M.K. Habib and J.P. Davim (eds.), Engineering Creative Design in Robotics and Mechatronics. iGI Global, 24(1), 293-301 (2013).
- G. P. Moustris, K. M. Deliparaschos, S. G. Tzafestas, Feedback equivalence and control of mobile robots through a scalabe FPGA architecture, In: In Recent Advances in Mobile Robotics, Edited by: Dr. Andon Venelinov Topalov, ISBN 978-953-307-909-7. InTech, 401-426 (2011).
- V. Potkonjak, S. G. Tzafestas, M. Vukobratovic, M. Milojevic and M. Jovanovic, Human and Humanoid Postures under External Disturbances: Part 1-Modeling, Simulation and Robustness, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 63(2), 191-210 (2011).
- M. Vukobratovic, M. Milojevic, S. G. Tzafestas, M. Jovanovic and V. Potkonjak, Human and Humanoid Postures under External Disturbances: Part 2—Simulation and Robustness, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 63(2), 211-231 (2011).
- K. M. Deliparaschos, G. C. Doyiamis, S. G. Tzafestas, Design and Performance Assessment
of a Parameterized Genetic Algorithm on Chip, International J. Factory Automation, Robotics
and Soft Computing, InternationalSar (2009).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Teaching Control and Robotics Using the Web, In : Web-Based Control
and Robotics Education (S. G. Tzafestas, ed.), Ch.1 Springer (2009).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Teaching Control Engineering over the Internet : A Rapidly Growing Approach
with Future, In : Recent Advances in Control Systems, Robotics, and Automation (S. Penacchio,
ed.), Internationalsar, Vol.3 (2009).
- K. M. Deliparaschos, G. C. Doyamis, and S. G. Tzafestas, A Parameterized Genetic
Algorithm IP Core, FPGA Design, Implementation and Performance Evaluation, International Journal
of Electronics , Vol.95, No.11, pp.1149-1166 (2008).
- D. Aristos and S. G. Tzafestas, An extensive Analysis of Simultaneous Robot –
World and Hand-Eye Calibration Problem, Intl. J. Factory Automation, Robotics, and Soft Computing,
No.1, pp.7-18 (2008).
- G. Moustris and S. G. Tzafestas, Reducing a Class of Polygonal Path Tracking
to Straight Line Tracking via Nonlinear Strip-Wise Affine Transformation, Mathematics and
Computers in Simulation , Vol.79, No.2, pp.133-148 (2008).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Attractors and Energy Spectrum of Neural Structures
Based on the Model of the Quantum Harmonic Oscilator, In : Complex-Valued Neural Networks
: Utilizing High Dimensional Parameters (T. Nitta, ed.), IGI Publications (2008).
- S. G. Tzafestas, The Art and Impact of Physical and Virtual Enterprise Incubators: The
Greek Paradigm, In : The Open Knowledge Society : A Computer Science and Information Systems
Manifesto (WSKS 2008) (M.D. Lytras, et.al. eds.), CCIS Series, Vol.19, Springer, Berlin
/ Heidelberg, pp.549-559 (2008).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, H∞ Tracking of Uncertain SISO Nonlinear Systems
: An Observer-Based Adaptive Fuzzy Approach, Intl. J. System Science, Vol.38, No.6, pp.459-472
(2007).
2007
- D. P. Pantazopoulos and S. G. Tzafestas, A Bi-Stage Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier System
for Object Identification, International J. of Image Processing and Communications, Vol.12,
No.1, pp.53-56 (2007).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Neurodynamics and Attractors in Quantum Associative
Memories, Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol.14, No.3, pp.225-242 (2007).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Extended Kalman Filtering for Fuzzy Modeling
and Multi-Sensor Fusion, Mathematical and Computer Modeling of Dynamical Systems, Vol.13,
No.3 (2007).
2006
- K. M. Deliparaschos, F. I. Nenedakis and S. G. Tzafestas, Design and Implementation
of a Fast Digital Fuzzy Logic Controller Using FPGA Technology, Journal of Intelligent and
Robotic Systems, Vol.45, No.1, pp.77-96 (2006).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Quantum Learning for Neural Associative Memories,
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Vol.157, No.13, pp.1797-1813 (2006).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Adaptive Fuzzy Control for the Ship Steering
Problem, Journal or Mechatronics, Vol.16, No.6, pp.479-489 (2006).
- S. G. Tzafestas and P. G. Zavlangas, Industrial and Mobile Robot Collision Free
Motion Planning Using Fuzzy Logic Algorithms, In : Industrial Robotics : Theory, Modelling
and Control, Ch.10 (S. Cubero, ed.), Pro Literatur Verlag/ARS, Berlin/Vienna,
(2006).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Concerning Human – Automation Symbiosis in the Society and the
Nature, Intl. J. of Factory Automation, Robotics and Soft Computing, No.3, pp.18-26
(July 2006).
- K. Deliparaschos and S. G. Tzafestas, A Parameterized T-S Digital Fuzzy Logic
Processor : Soft Core VLSI Design and FPGA Implementation, Intl. J. of Factory Automation,
Robotics and Soft Computing , No.3, pp.9-17 (July 2006).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Neural Structures Using the Eigenstates of
the Quantum Harmonic Oscillator, Open Systems and Information Dynamics, Vol. 13, No.1
(2006).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Feed-forward Neural Networks using Hermite
Polynomial Activation Functions, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Springer,
Vol.392, pp.323-333 (2006).
2005
- G. Moustris and S. G. Tzafestas, A Robust Fuzzy-Logic Path Tracker For non-Holonomic
Mobile Robots, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Tools, Vol.14, No.6,
pp.935-965 (2005).
2004
- G.G. Rigatos and S.G. Tzafestas, Fuzzy Automata for Fault Diagnosis: A Syntactic
Analysis Approach, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence , Springer (2004).
- G. Apostolikas and S.G. Tzafestas, Improved Qmdp Policy for Partially Observable
Markov Decision Processes in Large Domains: Embedding Exploration Dynamics, Intell. Automation
and Soft Computing , Vol. 10(3), pp. 209-220 (2004).
- E. Skoundrianos and S. G. Tzafestas, Modeling and Fault Detection/Identification
of Dynamical Discrete-Time Systems Using MLP and a New Sigmoidal Activation Function, J. Intell.
and Robotic Systems Vol. 41(1), pp. 19-36 (2004).
- M. Vukobratovic, V. Potkonjak and S.G. Tzafestas, Human and Humanoid Dynamics-From
the Past to the Future, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems , Vol. 41(1), pp. 65-84 (2004).
2003
- G. Apostolikas and S.G. Tzafestas, On-Line RBFNN Based Identification of Rapidly
Time-Varying Nonlinear Systems with Optimal Structure Adaptation, Mathem. and Computers in
Simulation , Vol. 63, pp. 1-13 (2003).
- J. A. Pantazopoulos and S. G. Tzafestas, Optimizing the Subdivision of Elements
in Discontinuity Meshing for Hierarchical Radiosity, Int. J. of Aritifical Intell. Tools ,
Vol. 12(4), pp. 395-411 (2003).
- V. Potkonjak, S.G. Tzafestas, D. Kostic, G. Djordjevic and M.Rasic, The Handwriting
Problem : Illustrating Man-Machine Analogy in Robotics, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magaz. ,
Vol. 10(1), 35-56 (2003).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Expert Control Systems, EOLSS Encyclopedia, IFAC Publication
(2003).
2002
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos, Fuzzy Reinforcement Learning Control for Robot Compliance
Tasks, IEEE Trans on Systems, Man and Cybernetics-Part B, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 107-113
(2002).
- G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Parallelization of a Fuzzy Control Algorithm Using
Quantum Computation, IEEE Trans on Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 451-460 (2002).
- S. G. Tzafestas, M. G. Pantelelis and D. L. Kostis, Design and Implementation of a Logic
Controller Using Petri Nets and Ladder Logic Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Modeling and Simulation,
Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 135-167 (2002).
- J. Pantazopoulos and S. G. Tzafestas, Occlusion Culling Algorithms : A Comprehensive
Survey, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 123-156 (2002).
- S. G. Tzafestas, E. Kyriannakis and G. Apostolikas, Fuzzy Adaptive Predictive Decentralized
Control of Discrete Time Interconnected Systems, Systems Science, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.
5-24 (2002).
- S. G. Tzafestas, M. Kotsis and T. Pimenides, Observer – Based Optimal Control of
Flexible Stewart Parallel Robots, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp.
489-503 (2002).
- P. Poulos, G. G. Rigatos, S. G. Tzafestas and A. Koukos, A Pareto – Optimal Genetic
Algorithm for Warehouse Multi – Objective Optimization, Engineering Applications of
Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 737-749 (2002).
- J. Pantazopoulos and S. G. Tzafestas, Visibility and Occlusion Culling Algorithms in
Architectural Walkthroughs, Image Processing and Communications, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 33-46
(2002).
- V. Potkonjak, J. Radojicic and S. G. Tzafestas, Modeling Robot "Psycho-Physical" State
and Reactions – A New Option in Human – Robot Communication-Part 1 : Concept and
Background, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 339-352 (2002).
- V. Potkonjak, J. Radojicic, S. G. Tzafestas and D. Kostic, Modeling Robot "Psycho –
Physical" State and Reactions – A New Option in Human – Robot Communication –
Part 2 : Modeling and Simulation, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp.
353-364 (2002).
- P. G. Zavlangas and S. G. Tzafestas, Integration of Topological and Metric Maps for Indoor
Mobile Robot Path Planning and Navigation, Image Processing and Communications, Vol.
8, No. 1, pp. 55-64 (2002).
- S. G. Tzafestas, M. P. Tzamtzi and G. G. Rigatos, Robust Motion Planning and Control
of Mobile Robots for Collision Avoidance in Terrains with Moving Objects, Mathematics and
Computers in Simulation, Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 279-292 (2002).
- M. A. Symeonaki, G. B. Stamou and S. G. Tzafestas, Fuzzy Non – Homogeneous Markov
Systems, Applied Intelligence, Vol. 17, pp. 201-212 (2002).
- E. N. Skoundrianos and S. G. Tzafestas, Fault Diagnosis via Local Neural Networks, Mathematics
and Computers in Simulation, Vol. 60, pp. 169-180 (2002).
- G. Apostolikas and S. G. Tzafestas, On-line RBFNN – Based Identification of Rapidly
Time – Varying Nonlinear Systems with Optimal structure Adaptation, Mathematics and
Computers in Simulation, Vol. 61, pp. 1-13 (2002).
- G. Apostolikas, T. Pimenides and S. G. Tzafestas, Model – Based Predictive Control
of Large Scale Systems Based on Fuzzy, Neural and Neurofuzzy Estimators, Studies in Informatics
and Control, April (2002).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Sp. N. Raptis and T. Pimenides, Genetic Algorithm – Based Fuzzy
System Design Using a New Representation Scheme, Studies of Informatics and Control (2002).
2001
- G.B. Stamou and S.G. Tzafestas , Resolution of Composite Fuzzy Relation Equations Based
on Archimedean Triangular Norms, Fuzzy Sets and Systems , Vol. 120, No. 3, pp. 395-407
(2001).
- T.E. Krikochoritis and S.G. Tzafestas , Control of Flexible Joint Robots Using Neural
Networks, IMA J. Mathem Control and Information , Vol. 18, pp. 269-280 (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. C. Zikidis, NeuroFAST : An On-Line Neuro-Fuzzy ART-Based Structure
and Parameter Learning Takagi-Sugeno-Kang Model, IEEE Trans. on Systems, Man, Cybernetics-Part
B : Cybernetics, Vol. 31(5), pp. 797-802 (2001).
- A. V. Topalov and S. G. Tzafestas, Fuzzy – Neural – Genetic Layered Multi-Agent
Reactive Control of Robotic Soccer, In : Data Mining for Design and Manufacturing (D. Braha,
ed.), Kluwer, Dordrecht / Boston, pp. 417-442 (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas, P. A. Prokopiou and C. S. Tzafestas, A New Partitioned Robot –
Neurocontroller : General Analysis and Application to Teleoperator Modeling Uncertainties Compensation,
Machine Intelligence & Robotic Control, Vol. 3(1), pp. 7-26 (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas, G. G. Rigatos and G. A. Vagelatos, Design of Fuzzy Gain-Scheduled Robust
Controllers Using Kharitonov External Gain Margin Theorem, J. Intell. & Fuzzy Systems, Vol.
10, pp. 39-56 (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas, Computational Intelligence Techniques for Short-Term
Electric Load Forecasting, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems, Vol. 31(1-3), pp. 7-68 (2001).
- G. A. Vagelatos, G. G. Rigatos and S. G. Tzafestas, Incremental Fuzzy Supervisory Controller
Design for Optimizing the Injection Process, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 20,
pp. 207-216 (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas, A. Melfi and T. Krikochoritis, Omnidirectional Mobile Manipulator Modeling
and Control : Analysis and Simulation, System Analysis Modeling and Simulation, Vol.
40, pp. 329-364 (2001).
- P. G. Zavlangas and S. G. Tzafestas, Integrated Fuzzy Global Path Following and Obstacle
Avoidance for Mobile Robots, Systems Science, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 85-96 (2001).
- K. C. Zikidis and S. G. Tzafestas, Adaptive Neurofuzzy Modeling Applied to Policy Gradient
Reinforcement Learning, HERMIS Journal (2001).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas, Human – Machine Interaction in Intelligent
Robotic Systems : A Unifying Consideration with Implementation Examples, J. Intell. and Robotic
Systems, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 119-141 (2001).
- C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas, Full State Modeling, Motion Planning and Control
of Mobile Manipulators, Studies in Informatics and Control, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 109-127
(2001).
- V. Potkonjak, S. G. Tzafestas, D. Kostic and D. Djordjevic, Human – Like Behavior
of Robot Arms – General Considerations and the Handwriting Task : Part I Mathematical Description
of Human – Like Motion : Distributed Positioning and Virtual Fatigue, Robotics and Computer
Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 17, pp. 305-315 (2001).
- V. Potkonjak, D. Kostic, S. G. Tzafestas, M. Popovic, M. Lazarevic and G. Djordjevic, Human
– Like Behavior of Robot Arms – General Considerations and the Handwriting Task :
Part II – The Robot Arm in Handwriting, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing,
Vol. 17, pp. 317-327 (2001).
2000
- S. G. Tzafestas , E. N. Skoundrianos and G. G. Rigatos , Nonlinear Neural Control
of Discrete-Time Systems Using Local Model Neural Networks, Int. J. Knowledge-Based Intell.
Engrg. Systems , Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 130-140 (2000).
- E. S. Tzafestas , A. Nikolaidou and S. G. Tzafestas , Performance Evaluation and
Dynamic Node-Generation Criteria for "Principal Component Analysis" Neural Networks, Mathem.
& Computers in Simulation , Vol. 51, Nos. 3-4, pp. 145-156 (2000).
- G. B. Stamou and S. G. Tzafestas , Neural Fuzzy Relational Systems with a New Learning
Algorithm, Mathem. & Computers in Simulation , Vol. 51, Nos. 3-4, pp. 301-314 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos , Stability Analysis of an Adaptive Fuzzy Control System
Using Petri Nets and Learning Automata, Mathem. & Computers in Simulation , Vol. 51, Nos.
3-4, pp. 315-339 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas , S. N. Desypris and D. L. Kostis , Adaptive Control of Flexible
Joint Robots via the Singular Perturbation approach, Syst. Anal. Modell. Simul. , Vol.
38., No.2, pp. 477-494 (2000).
- C. S. Tzafestas , P. Prokopiou , and S. G. Tzafestas , A Differential Motion
Planning Algorithm for Controlling Multi-Robot Systems Handling a Common Object, Control &
Cybernetics , Vol. 29, No. 2 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. Kyriannakis , Regulation of GMA Welding Thermal Characteristics
via a Hierarchical MIMO Predictive Control scheme Assuring Stability, IEEE Trans. on Industrial
Electron. , Vol. 47. No. 3, pp. 668-678 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos , Self-Tuning Multivariable Fuzzy and Neural Control
Using Genetic Algorithms, J. Inform. & Optimiz. Sciences , Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 257-287
(2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. Pantazopoulos , An Efficient Algorithm for Ray Tracing, J. Intell.
& Robotic Systems , Vol. 28, Nos. 1-2, pp. 171-180 (2000).
- G. G. Rigatos , C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Mobile Robot Motion Control
in Partially Unknown Environments Using a Sliding-Mode Fuzzy Logic Controller, Robotics and
Autonomous Systems , Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 1-11 (2000).
- P. G. Zavlangas and S. G. Tzafestas , Industrial Robot Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance
Employing Fuzzy Logic, J. Intell. & Robotic Systems , Vol. 27, Nos. 1-2, pp. 85-97 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and Sot. N. Raptis , Image Segmentation via Iterative Fuzzy Clustering
Based on Local Space Frequency Multi-Feature Coherence Criteria, J. Intell. & Robotic Systems ,
Vol. 28, Nos. 1-2, pp. 21-37 (2000).
- V. Potkonjak , S. G. Tzafestas and D. Kostic , Concerning the Primary and Secondary
Objectives in Robot Task Definition : The "Learn from Humans" Principle, Mathem. & Computers
in Simulation , Vol. 54, pp. 145-157 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas , C. E. Syrseloudis and G. G. Rigatos , Hybrid Position Force Control
via a Neuro-Fuzzy Technique : Application to the Milling Process, Intl. J. Mech. Production
Syst. Engrg. , No. 4, pp. V.25-V.36 (2000).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Mekras , Improving Business Processes with the use of Knowledge-Based
Systems, In: S.H. Zanakis, G. Doukidis and C. Zoupounidis (eds), Recent Developments and Applications
in Decision Making , Kluwer, Boston/Dordrecht (2000).
- P. Maragos , G. Stamou and S. G. Tzafestas , A Lattice Control Model of Fuzzy Dynamical
Systems in State Space, In: J. Goutsias, L. Vincent and D. Bloomberg (eds.), Mathematical
Morphology and its Application to Image and Signal Processing , Kluwer, Boston, pp. 61-70
(2000).
1999
- G. B. Stamou and S. G. Tzafestas, Fuzzy Relation Equations and Fuzzy Inference Systems:
An Inside Approach, IEEE Trans. Syst. Man Cybern. : Part B , Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 694-702
(1999).
- M. P. Tzamtzi and S. G. Tzafestas, Stability Robustness of Feedback Linearizable Systems
with Input Unmodeled Dynamics, IEE Proc.-Control Theory Appl. , Vol. 146, No. 1, pp. 77-83
(1999).
- M. P. Tzamtzi and S. G. Tzafestas, A Small Gain Theorem for Locally Input-to-State Stable
Interconnected Systems, J. Franklin Inst. , Vol. 336, pp. 893-901 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas, Intelligent Industrial and Service Robotic Systems:
Architectural, Artificial Intelligence and Prototyping Issues, Systems Anal. Modell. & Simulation
(SAMS), Vol. 35, pp. 131-173 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas , Learning, Reasoning, and Problem Solving in Robotics,
In: S.Y. Nof (ed.), Handbook of Industrial Robotics (ch.20), John Wiley & Sons ,
pp. 373-392 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos, A Simple Robust Sliding-Mode Fuzzy Logic Controller
of the Diagonal Type, J. Intell. & Robotic Syst. , Vol. 26, Nos. 3-4, pp. 353-388 (1999).
- C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas, Recent Algorithms for Fuzzy and Neurofuzzy Path
Planning and Navigation of Autonomous Mobile Robots, Systems Science , Vol. 25, No. 2
(1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos, Design and Stability Analysis of a New Sliding-Mode
Fuzzy Logic Controller of Reduced Complexity, Machine Intelligence and Robotic Control ,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 27-41 (1999).
- K. Galkowski , N. Theodorou , and S. G. Tzafestas, Non-Standard State-Space
Models for 2D Systems, Bull. Polish Acad. Sciences , Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 91-101 (1999).
- D. L. Kostis , E. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas, A Matlab-Based Graphical Toolbox
for Control System Analysis and Design Education, Studies in Informatics and Control ,
Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 209-219 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas , S. Raptis and N. Moschos , A Hybrid Pricing Expert System Based
on Fuzzy Reasoning, Found. Comp. & Decision Sci. , Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 171-187 (1999).
- P. A. Prokopiou , S. G. Tzafestas and W. S. Harwin, A Novel Scheme for Human-Friendly
and Time-Delays Robust Neuropredictive Teleoperation, J. Intell. & Robotic Systems ,
Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 311-340 (1999).
- Tsois and S. G. Tzafestas , Sources of Efficiency in Planning : A Survey, In : S. G. Tzafestas
(ed.), Advances in Intelligent Systems : Concepts, Tools and Applications , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston,
pp. 3-20 (1999).
- P. Piamsa-Nga , S. R. Subramanya , N. A. Alexandridis , S. Srakaew ,
G. Blankenship , G. Papakonstantinou , P. Tsanakas and S. G. Tzafestas ,
Content-Based Audio Retrieval Using a Generalized Algorithm, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances
in Intelligent Systems: Concepts, Tools and Applications , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp.
231-242 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. Pantazopoulos , An Efficient Algorithm for Rendering Parametric
Curves, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent Systems : Concepts, Tools and Applications ,
Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 357-366 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and L. N. Laliotis , Current Techniques in Distributed Sensor Networks
and Connection with AI and GIS : An Overview, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent
Systems : Concepts, Tools and Applications , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 451-466 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and Y. Anthopoulos , Supervised Learning in Multilayer Perceptrons : The
Back-Propagation Algorithm, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.), Soft Computing in Systems and Control
Technology , World Scientific, Singapore/London, pp. 3-30 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K.C. Zikidis , An On-Line Self Constructing Fuzzy Modeling Architecture
Based on Neural and Fuzzy Concepts and Techniques, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.), Soft Computing
in Systems and Control Technology , World Scientific, Singapore/London, pp. 119-168 (1999).
- C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Fuzzy and Neurofuzzy Approaches to Mobile Robot
Path and Motion Planning Under Uncertainty, In: S. G. Tzafestas (ed.), Soft Computing in Systems
and Control Technology , World Scientific, Singapore/London, pp. 193-220 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas , M. - P. Saltouros and M. Markaki , A Tutorial Overview of Genetic
Algorithms and Their Applications, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.), Soft Computing in Systems and
Control Technology , World Scientific, Singapore/London, pp. 223-300 (1999).
- P. A. Prokopiou , W. S. Harwin and S. G. Tzafestas , Enhancement of a Telemanipulator
Design with a Human Arm Model, In : S. G. Tzafestas and G. Schmidt (eds.), Progress in System
and Robot Analysis and Control Design , Springer, Berlin/London, pp. 445-456 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Intelligent Autonomous Robotic Systems : Some General Issues and Two
Representative Research Prototypes, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent Autonomous
Systems , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 3-23 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas , M. P. Tzamtzi and G. G. Rigatos , Autonomous Robot Motion Planning
and Control in Uncertain Environments : Overview and a New Algorithm Based on Sliding-Mode Control,
In: S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent Autonomous Systems , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston,
pp. 267-288 (1999).
- K. Watanabe , Y. Shiraishi , J. Tang , T. Fukuda and S. G. Tzafestas ,
Autonomous Control for an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot with Feedback Control System, In : S.
G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent Autonomous Systems , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston,
pp. 289-308 (1999).
- T. E. Krikochoritis , C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Dynamic Modeling and
Locomotion Control of Biped Autonomous Robots, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Intelligent
Autonomous Systems , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 381-406 (1999).
- P. Prokopiou , W. S. Warwin and S. G. Tzafestas , Exploiting a Human Arm Model
for Fast Intuitive and Time-Delays-Robust Telemanipulation, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances
in Manufacturing : Decision, Control and Information Technology , Springer, Berlin/London,
pp. 255-266 (1999).
- C. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Intelligent Robotic Assembly and Disassembly : General
Architecture and Implementation Case Studies, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Manufacturing
: Decision, Control and Information Technology , Springer, Berlin/London, pp. 267-282 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Mekras , Industrial Forecasting Using Knowledge-Based Techniques
and Artificial Neural Networks, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Manufacturing : Decision,
Control and Information Technology , Springer, Berlin/London, pp. 171-180 (1999).
- P. Maragos and S. G. Tzafestas , Min-Max Control with Application to Discrete Event Dynamic
Systems, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Advances in Manufacturing : Decision, Control and Information
Technology , Springer, Berlin/London, pp. 217-230 (1999).
- E. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Intelligent Forecasting and Fault Diagnosis Using
Neural Estimators, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Computational Intelligence in Systems and Control
Design and Applications , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 3-16 (1999).
- M. A. Symeonaki , G. B. Stamou and S. G. Tzafestas , Fuzzy Markov Systems for the
Description and Control of Population Dynamics, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Computational Intelligence
in Systems and Control Design and Applications , Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 301-310 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and D. Vogiatzis, Concerning Hopfield Networks : An overview with Application
to System Identification and Control, In : S. G. Tzafestas (ed.) Computational Intelligence in
Systems and Control Design and Applications, Kluwer, Dordrecht / Boston, pp. 311-334 (1999).
- S. G. Tzafestas and Sot. Raptis, Fuzzy Image Processing : A Review and Comparison of
Methods, Image Processing & Communications, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 3-24 (1999).
1998
- C. S. Tzafestas , P. A. Prokopiou and S. G. Tzafestas , Path planning and control
of a cooperative three-robot system manipulating large objects, J. Intell. and Robotic Syst.
, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 99-116 (1998).
- N. I. Katevas and S. G. Tzafestas , The active kinematic histogram method for path planning
of non-point, non-holonomically constrained mobile robots, Advanced Robotics , Vol. 12,
No. 4, pp. 375-395 (1998).
- S. G. Tzafestas , T. E. Krikohoritis and C. S. Tzafestas , Robust-adaptive gait
control of a 9-link biped robot, Syst. Anal. Modell. Simul. , Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 247-304
(1998).
- P. A. Prokopiou , C. S. Tzafestas , E. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas ,
Neural network robust-adaptive telemanipulator control: Comparison with sliding-mode control,
Syst. Anal. Modell. Simul. , Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 259-294 (1998).
- E. S. Tzafestas , S. N. Raptis and S. G. Tzafestas , Multi-agent robot architectures:
The decomposition issue and a case study, Int. J. Artificial Intell. Tools , Vol. 7,
No. 2, pp. 163-187 (1998).
- N. I. Katevas , S. G. Tzafestas and C. G. Pnevmatikatos , The approximate cell
decomposition with local node refinement global path planning method: Path nodes refinement and
curve parametric interpolation, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems , Vol. 22, Nos. 3-4, pp.
289-314 (1998).
- K. Watanabe , Y. Shiraishi , S. G. Tzafestas , J. Tan and T. Fukuda ,
Feedback control of an omnidirectional autonomous platform for mobile service robots, J. Intell.
and Robotic Syst. , Vol. 22, Nos. 3-4, pp. 315-330 (1998).
- S. G. Tzafestas and M. P. Tzamtzi , Robustness of a special assignment method applied
to a flexible beam, Int. J. Control , Vol. 70, No. 6, pp. 859-872 (1998).
- S. G. Tzafestas and M. P. Tzamtzi , On the robust stability of linear systems with parametric
uncertainty, Systems Science , Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 59-66 (1998).
- P. Dalianis , Y. Kitsios and S. G. Tzafestas , Graph colouring using fuzzy controlled
neural networks, Intell. Automation and Soft Computing , Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 273-288 (1998).
- S. G. Tzafestas , E. Kyriannakis and Y. Anthopoulos , Model-based predictive control
of large scale systems using a neural estimator, Appl. Math. and Comp. Sci. , Vol. 8,
No. 3, pp. 585-598 (1998).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. G. Rigatos , Neural and neurofuzzy FELA adaptive robot control
using feedforward and counterpropagation networks, J. Intell. and Robotic Syst. , Vol.
23, No. 2-4 (1998).
- C. S. Tzafestas , G. G. R.igatos and S. G. Tzafestas , Design of fault tolerant
control systems : Passive and active approaches, Systems Science , Vol. 24, No. 4, pp.
5-28 (1998).
1997
- S. G. Tzafestas and P. A. Prokopiou , Compensation of Teleoperator Modeling Uncertainties
with a Sliding-Mode Controller, Robotics & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing , Vol. 13,
No.1, pp. 9-20 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and Z. Ma , A Polynomial Function Discovery System - FFS, Int. J. Artlficial
Intelligence Tools , Vol.6, No. l, pp.l-13 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas , Knowledge Acquisition : A Comprehensive Overview
of Methods and Tools, Studies in Informatics and Control , Vol. 6, No. 2, pp.181-214 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , G. G. Rigatos and E. J. Kyriannakis , Geometry and Thermal Regulation
of GMA Welding via Conventional and Neural Adaptive Control, J. Intelligent and Robotic Systems
, Vol.19, No. 2, pp.153-186 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Y. Anthopoulos , N. Katevas , and E. Spyropoulou
, Architecture and Implementation of an Autonomous Car-Disassembly System, Syst. Anal.
Modell. Simulation , Vol. 29, pp.129-149 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , G. Kapsiotis , and E. J. Kyriannakis , Model-Based Predictive
Control for Generalized Production Planning Problems, Computers in Industry , Vol. 34,
pp. 20l-210 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , N. Mastorakis , and N. J. Theodorou , A Study of the Effect
of an Input on the State Variables of Discrete-Time LTI Systems, Systems Science , Vol.
23, No. 1, pp. 5-11 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. Kalat , Walsh Function Analysis of Parabolic Distributed Systems
with Time- and Space-Varying Parameters, Found. Comp. Decision Sci. , Vol. 22, No. 3,
pp. 185-194 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , E. Kyriannakis , and G. Kapsiotis , Decentralized Model
Based Predictive Control of Large Scale Systems, Syst. Anal. Modell. Simulation , Vol.
29, pp.1-25 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E. S. Tzafestas , Recent Advances in Knowledge Acquisition Methodology,
In : Knowledge Based Systems - Advanced Concepts , Techniques and Applications (S. G.
Tzafestas, editor), World Scientific, Singapore, pp. 3-59 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and P. J. Dalianis , Multiple Simultaneous Fault Diagnosis of Complex
Mechanical Systems Based on Shallow Knowledge, In : Knowledge Based Systems - Advanced Concepts,
Techniques and Applications (S. G. Tzafestas, editor), World Scientific, Singapore, pp.399-418
(1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , T. D. Vavatsikos and P. G. Levendis , Architectural and Functional
Issues of a Decision Support Expert System for Concurrent Design, In : Knowledge Based Systems
- Advanced Concepts, Techniques and Applications (S. G. Tzafestas, Editor), World Scientrfic,
Singapore, pp.559-856 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Z. Ma and E. S. Tzafestas , Some Results in Inductive Learning:
Version Space, Explanation-Based and Genetic Algorithm Approaches In: Knowledge Based Systems
Advanced Concepts, Techniques and Applications (S. G. Tzafestas, editor), World Scientific,
Singapore, pp.87-124 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Overview of Intelligent Controls In : Methods and Applications of
Intelligent Control , (S. G. Tzafestas, editor), Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp.3-23 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. S. Tzafestas , Fuzzy and Neural Intelligent Control : Basic Principles
and Architectures, In : Methods and Applications of Intelligent Control , (S. G. Tzafestas,
ed.), Kluwer, Dordrecht/Boston, pp. 25-67 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , E. J. Kyriannakis and G. G. Rigatos , Adaptive Model-Based Predictive
and Neural Control of the Welding Process In: Methods and Applications of Intelligent Control
(S.G. Tzafestas, ed.), Kluwer, DordrechtBoston, pp.509-548 (1997).
- S.G. Tzafestas and E.J. Kyriannakis , Exact Model Matching in Large Scale Systems
with m-Step-Delay Sharing Information System, System Science , Vol. 23, No. 2, pp.5-16
(1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , A. Zagorianos and P. Dimou , Velocity Control of Redundant Robots
Using a Global Optimization Approach, Syst. Anal. Modell. Simulation , Vol. 29, pp.287-299
(1997).
- N. Katevas , N. M. Sgouros , S. G. Tzafestas , G. Papakonstantinou ,
P. Beattie , J. M. Bishop , P. Tsanakas and D. Koutsouris , SENARIO : A
Sensor-Aided Intelligent Navigation System for Powered Wheelchairs, IEEE Robotics & Automation
Magaz , Vol. 4, No. 4, pp.60-70 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , T. E. Krikochoritis and C. S. Tzafestas , Robust Sliding-Mode
Control of Nine-Link Biped Robot Walking, J. of Intelligent & Robotic Systems , Vol. 20,
No. 2-4, pp.375-402 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas , E. S. Tzafestas , A. Marinos and P. Behrakis , A Respiration-Status
Diagnostic Certainty-Factors System Based on Blood Gases Measurements, Systems Science ,
Vol. 23, No. 2, pp.45-61 (1997).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. B. Stamou, Concerning Automated Assembly : Knowledge-Based Issues
and a Fuzzy System for Assembly Under Uncertainty, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems ,
Vol.10, No. 3, pp.183-192 (1997).
1996
- S. G. Tzafestas , M. Raibert and C. S. Tzafestas , Robust Sliding Mode Control
Applied to a 5-Link Biped Robot, J. Intelligent & Robotic Systems , Vol.15, No. l, pp.
67-133 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , S. Reveliotis and G. Kapsiotis , The Generalized Network Model
: Algorithms and Applications, System Science , Vol. 22, No.1, pp. 21-46 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. Koumblis , Study of Inventory Planning Policies for Exponentially
Varying Demand, Syst. Anal. Modeling Simul. , Vol. 22, pp.159-167 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , P. J. Dalianis and G. Anthopoulos , On the Overtraining Phenomenon
of Backpropagation Neural Networks, Math. Comp. Simul. , Vol. 40, Nos. 5-6, pp. 507-521
(1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. B. Stamou , An Improved Neural Network for Fuzzy Reasoning Implementation,
Math. Comp. Simul. , Vol. 40, Nos. 5-6, pp. 565-576 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , A. Zagorianos and T. Pimenides , A Solution to the Velocity Control
of Redundant Robots, Math. Comp. Simul. , Vol. 4I, Nos. 3-4, pp. 201-208 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , S. Raptis and G. Stamou , A Flexible Neurofuzzy Cell Structure
for General Fuzzy Inference, Math. Comp. Simul. , Vol. 41, Nos. 3-4, pp. 219-233 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas and P. J. Dalianis , A Real-Time Expert Data Filtering System for Industrial
Plant Environments, Math. Comp. Simul. , Vol. 41, Nos. 5-6, pp. 473-484 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , G. B. Stamou , S. Roumeliotis and N. K. Papadopoulos ,
An Expert System for Flexible Robotic Assembly Under Uncertainty Based on Fuzzy Inference, Stud.
Informatics and Control (SIC) , Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 401- 407 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , S. Raptis and J. Pantazopoulos , A Vision-Based Path Planning
Algorithm for a Robot-Mounted Welding Gun, Image Processing and Communications , Vol.
2, No. 4, pp. 61-72 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Modern Manufacturing Systems : An Information Technology Perspective,
In: Computer-Assisted Management and Control of Manufacturing Systems (Spyros Tzafestas,
editor), Springer, pp.1-56 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas and F. Capkovic , Petri Net-Based Approach Synthesis of Intelligent Control
Systems for DEDS, In : Computer-Assisted Management and Control of Manufacturing Systems (Spyros
Tzafestas, editor), Springer, pp. 325-351 (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Kapsiotis , The Generalized Network Model : Algorithms and Application
to Manufacturing Operations, In: Computer-Assisted Management and Control of Manufacturing
Systems (Spyros Tzafestas, editor), Springer, pp. 441-468 (1996).
- S.G. Tzafestas and P.J. Dalianis , Artificial Neural Networks in the Fault Diagnosis
of Technological Systems : A Case Study in Chemical Engineering Process, Engineering Simulation ,
Vol.13, pp. 939-954 (1996).
- S.G. Tzafestas , A Production-Distribution Chain Model for Automotive CIM Products, Tech.
Review , No.53, pp. 56-58, June (1996).
- S.G. Tzafestas , Automated Assembly of Industrial Products, Tech. Review , No.58,
pp. 60-66, Dec. (1996).
- S. G. Tzafestas , T. D. Vavatsikos and P. G. Levendis , Architectural and Functional
Issues of a Decision Support Expert System for Concurrent Design, In : Knowledge-Based Systems
: Advanced Concepts, Techniques and Applications (Spyros Tzafestas, editor), World Scientific ,
(1996).
1995
- Zagorianos , S. G. Tzafestas and G. S. Stavrakakis , On-Line Discrete-Time Control
of Industrial Robots, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Vol. 14, pp. 289-299 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. Athanassiou , Flexible Petri Nets for Intelligent Robot Cell Modeling,
Found. Computing & Decision Sci. Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 239-252 (1995).
- K. Watanabe , S. -H. Jin and S. G. Tzafestas , Learning Multiple Fuzzy Control
of Robot Manipulators, J. Artificial Neural Networks, Vol. 2, Nos. 1&2, pp. 119-136 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. Athanassiou , A New Class of Petri Nets for Fast Robot Cell Prototyping,
CC-AI : Communication & Cognition-Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 225-252
(1995).
- K. Watanabe , K. Hara , S. Koga and S. G. Tzafestas , Fuzzy-Neural Network
Controllers Using Mean-Value-Based Functional Reasoning, Neurocomputing , Vol. 9, pp.
39-61 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Kapsiotis , A Unified Hierarchical Control Algorithm for Constrained
Multi-Delay Interconnected Systems: Application to Production Planning, Control Theory and
Advanced Technology (C-TAT) , Vol. 10, No. 4 (Part 4), pp. 1737-1761 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis , Scheduling Unit-Length Parts on Identical Machines
with a Constant Set-Up for Different Part Types, Stud. Informatics & Control (SIC), Vol.
4, No. 3, pp. 263-271 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas , A. Triantafyllakis and G. Rizos , Scheduling Dependent Tasks
on Identical Machines Using a Novel Heuristic Criterion : A Robotic Computation Example, J.
Intell. & Robotic Systems , Vol. 12, pp. 229-237 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis , Scheduling AND/OR Dependent Tasks on Parallel
Processors, Systems Science , Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 45-54 (1995).
- G. Kapsiotis and S. G. Tzafestas , Model-Based Predictive Control for Managerial Planning
in a Composite Marketing Production Problem, Stud. Informatics & Control (SIC), Vol.
4, No. 1, pp. 59-78 (1995).
- N. E. Mastorakis , S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou , m-D Characteristic Polynomial
Factorization Using Operators Method and State Feedback Control, Control & Cybernetics, Vol.
24, No. 2, pp. 141-153 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas , G. Kapsiotis and T. Pimenides , Expert Decision Support Based
on the Generalized Network Model: An Application to Transportation Planning, Studies in Informatics
and Control (SIC) , Vol. 4, pp. 343-356 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas , G. Kapsiotis and T. Pimenides , Integrated Approach to Dynamic
Production Inventory and Marketing Decisions in Multi-Product CIM Operations, Syst. Anal.
Model. Simul. (SAMS), Vol. 17, pp. 1-19 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas and H. Verbruggen , Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Decision Making,
Control and Automation, In : Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Decision Making, Control,
and Automation (Spyros Tzafestas and Henk Verbruggen, editors) , Kluwer, pp. 1-39 (1995).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Neural Networks in Robot Control, In: Artificial Intelligence in
Industrial Decision Making, Control, and Automation (Spyros Tzafestas and Henk Verbruggen, editors) ,
Kluwer, pp. 327-387 (1995).
- H. Verbruggen , S. G. Tzafestas and E. Zanni , Knowledge-Based Fault Diagnosis
of Technological Systems, In: Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Decision Making, Control,
and Automation (Spyros Tzafestas and Henk Verbruggen, editors) , Kluwer, pp. 449-506 (1995).
- E. S. Tzafestas and S. G. Tzafestas , Incremental Design of a Flexible Robotic Assembly
Cell Using Reactive Robots, In : Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Decision Making, Control,
and Automation (Spyros Tzafestas and Henk Verbruggen, editors) , Kluwer, pp. 555-571 (1995).
1994
- Triantafyllakis and S. G. Tzafestas, Improved optimal algorithms for scheduling unit-length
independent tasks on uniform machines, Int. J. Systems Science , Vol. 25, pp.591-601 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, L. Palios and F. Cholin, Diagnostic expert system inference engine based
on the cerainty factors model, Knowledge-Based Systems , Vol.7, No.1, pp17-26, (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Fuzzy systems and fuzzy expert control : An overview, The Knowledge
Engineering Review , Vol.9, No.3, pp. 229-268 (1994).
- Zagorianos, E. Kontoyiannis and S. G. Tzafestas, Resolved Motion model-based predictive
control of redundant robots, Math. & Computers in Simulation (IMACS Trans.) , Vol. 37,
pp.195-205 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Kapsiotis, PID self-tuning control combining pole placement and
parameter optimization techniques, Math. & Computers in Simulation , Vol.37, pp.133-142
(1994).
- K. Valavanis, A. I. Kokkinaki and S. G. Tzafestas, Knowledge based systems in engineering
applications, J. Intell. & Robotic Systems , Vol.10, No.2, pp. 113-145 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis , A new adaptively weighted combinatorial dispatching
rule for complex scheduling problems, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems , Vol.7,
No.1, pp. 7-15 (1994).
- G. Kapsiotis and S. G. Tzafestas, Hierarchical control approach to managerial problems
of manufacturing systems, In: Modern Manufacturing-Information, Control and Technology (M.
Zaremba and B. Prasad, eds.) ch.7, pp.173-224 (1994).
- N. E. Mastorakis, N. J. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, A general factorization method
for multivariable polynomials, Multid. Systems and Signal Processing Vol.5, pp.151-178
(1994).
- N. E. Mastorakis, S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou, A Multidimensional polynomial
factorization method based on the multidimensional Lagrange polynomials, Appl. Maths. & Comp.
Science , Vol.4, No.4, pp.517-526 (1994).
- N. E. Mastorakis, S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou, A multidimensional polynomial
factorization through the root perturbation approach, Control-Theory and Advanced Technology
(C-TAT) , Vol.10, No.4 (Part 1), pp.901-911 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, N. J. Theodorou, T. Pimenides and A. Kanellakis, Stability margin of
2-dimensional discrete systems, Syst. Anal. Model. Simul. (SAMS) , Vol.15, pp.159-173
(1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, G. Stamou and K. Watanabe, Fuzzy reasoning through a general neural
network model, In: Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systems , Kluwer,
pp.145-164 (1994).
- K. Watanabe, S. Jin and S. Tzafestas, Fuzzy control for robot manipulators with artificial
rubber muscles, In: Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systems , Kluwer,
pp.439-552 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, F. V. Hatzivassiliou and S. K. Kaltsounis, Fuzzy logic design of a nondestructive
robotic fruit collector, In : Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systems ,
Kluwer, pp.553-562 (1994).
- F. V. Hatzivassiliou and S. G. Tzafestas, Analysis and design of a new piezoresistive
tacticle sensor system for robotic applications, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems , Vol.10,
pp.243-256 (1994).
- G. Kapsiotis and S. G. Tzafestas, Coordinated control of manufacturing/supply chains,
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems , Vol.7, No.3, pp.206-212 (1994).
- G. Kapsiotis and S. G. Tzafestas, Hierarchical control approach to a composite inventory-marketing
problem, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems , Vol.11, pp.293-309 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. N. Venetsanopoulos, Fuzzy sets and fuzzy reasoning : An Introduction,
In : Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systems , Kluwer, pp.3-30
(1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas, S. Terzakis and A. N. Venetsanopoulos, Fuzzy parameter and state estimation
In : Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systrems , Kluwer, pp.347-368
(1994).
- A. N. Venetsanopoulos, S. G. Tzafestas and S. Terzakis, Fuzzy dynamic systems : analysis
control and identification, In : Fuzzy Reasoning in Information, Decision and Control Systems ,
Kluwer, pp.69-98 (1994).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Vagelatos, Supervisory control of a continuous process for alcali-cellulose
preparation in viscose production line, Technika , No.99, pp.32-35 (1994).
1993
- S. G. Tzafestas, A. I. Kokkinaki and K. P. Valavanis, An overview of expert systems,
In : Expert systems in Engineering Applications , Springer Verlag, pp. 3-24 (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Adrianopoulos, Knowledge acquisition for expert system design,
In: Expert Systems in Engineering Applications , Springer-Verlag, pp.25-51(1993).
- K. P. Valavanis and S. G. Tzafestas, Knowledge-based expert systems for Intelligent Control
Applications, In : Expert Systems in Engineering Applications , Springer-Verlag, pp.259-268
(1993).
- A. I. Kokkinaki, K. P. Valavanis and S. G. Tzafestas, A survey on expert system tools
and engineering based expert systems, In : Expert Systems in Engineering Applications ,
Springer-Verlag, pp.367-378 (1993).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas, Generalized pseudo-Bayes estimation and detection for
abruptly changing systems, J. Intell. and Robotic Systems , Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 95-112
(1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe, Techniques for adaptive estimation and control of discrete-time
stochastic systems with abruptly changing parameters, In : Control and Dynamic Systems : Advances
in Theory and Applications (C.T. Leondes, Ed.) Academic Press , Vol.55, pp.111-148
(1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis, Reduced complexity algorithms for scheduling
independent tasks on uniform machines, Math. Modelling and Scientific Computing , Vol.1,
No.1, pp.116-125 (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe, Failure detection and identification for dynamic systems
: (I) Statistical Approaches, In : Applied Optimal Control , Marcel Dekker, pp. 3-44 (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe, Failure detection and identification for dynamic systems
: (II) Analytical Redundancy Approaches, In : Applied Optimal Control , Marcel Dekker,
pp. 45-78 (1993).
- Kurylowicz, I. Jaworska and S. G. Tzafestas, Robust stabilizing control : An overview,
In : Applied Optimal Control , Marcel Dekker, pp. 289-324 (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and L. Palios, Improved propabilistic inference engine for system fault
diagnosis, Systems Science , Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 5-15, (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis, An optimal scheduling algorithm for minimizing
the maximum weighted latness of unit length independent tasks, Computers in Industry ,
Vol.22, pp.283-289 (1993).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis, Deterministic scheduling in computing and manufacturing
systems : A survey of models and algorithms, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation ,
Vol.35, No. 5, pp. 397-434 (1993).
1992
- S. Tzafestas, A. Kanellakis and N. Theodorou, Two-dimensional digital filters without
overflow oscillations and instability due to finite word length, IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing ,
Vol. 40, No. 9, pp. 2311-2317 (1992).
- Kanellakis, S. Tzafestas and N. Theodorou, Computation of the stability margin of two-dimensional
discrete systems, IEEE Trans. Autom. Control , Vol. 37, No. 6, pp. 824-827 (1992).
- S. Tzafestas, A. Kanellakis and N. Theodorou, Application of the frequency dependent
Lyapunov equation to 2-dimensional problems, Proc. IEE, Part D : Control Theory and Appls. ,
Vol. 139, No. 2, pp. 197-203 (1992).
- K. Watanabe, T. Fukuda and S. Tzafestas, Sliding mode control and variable structure
system observer as a dual problem for systems with non-linear uncertainties, Int. J. Systems
Sci. , Vol.23, No.11, pp.1991-2001 (1992).
- S. Tzafestas, N. Konstantinidis and G. Saroglou, ESID : An expert system for diagnosis
and therapy of infectious diseases, Syst. Anal. Modell. Simul. , Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-21
(1992).
- S. Tzafestas, B. Kalobatsos, G. Stavrakakis and A. Zagorianos, Some results concerning
the autonomous trajectory generation and adaptive control of industrial robots, J. Franklin
Inst. , Vol. 329, No. 1, pp. 1-14 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Distributed parameter systems estimation and control : An update, In
: Syst. and Control Encyclop : Suppl. 2 (Ed. M. Singh), Pergamon, pp. 710-723 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe, Filtering, smoothing and control in discrete-time stochastic
distributed sensor networks, In : Large Scale Engineering Stochastic Systems , Marcel
Dekker, pp. 229-252 (1992).
- Triantafyllakis and S. G. Tzafestas, Optimal grouping of dependent tasks for parallel
scheduling, In : Parallel and Distributed Computing in Engineering Systems (Eds. S. Tzafestas
/ P. Borne / L. Grandinetti), pp. 135-139 (1992).
- N. Mastorakis, N. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, Multidimensional transfer function factorization
using the state space approach, In : Parallel and Distributed Computing in Engineering Systems
(Eds. S. Tzafestas / P. Borne / L. Grandinetti), pp. 497-499 (1992).
- K. Watanabe, T. Fukuda and S. G. Tzafestas, Generalized predictive control for linear
stochastic systems in a state space approach, In : Parallel and Distributed Computing in Engineering
Systems (Eds. S. Tzafestas/ P. Borne / L. Grandinetti), pp. 511-516 (1992).
- G. Kapsiotis and S. G. Tzafestas, Decision making for inventory/production planning using
model based predictive control, In : Parallel and Distributed Computing in Engineering Systems
(Eds. S. Tzafestas/ P. Borne / L. Grandinetti), pp. 551-556 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas, G. Kapsiotis and S. Reveliotis, The generalized network approach to
optimized decision making and planning, In : Computational Systems Analysis : Topics and Trends
(A. Sydow, Ed.) Elsevier/ North Holland (1992).
- F.V. Hatzivassiliou and S. G. Tzafestas, A path planning method for mobile robots in
a structural environment, In : Robotic Systems : Advanced Techniques and Applications (S.G.
Tzafestas, Ed.), Kluwer , pp. 261-270 (1992).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas, Generalized fixed-interval smoothers for discrete-time
systems, Int. J. Systems Sci. , Vol. 23, No. 9, pp. 1491-1506 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas, S. Magoulas and A. Triantafyllakis, An interactive advisory forecasting
system, Found Comp. & Decision Sci. , Vol. 17, No. 4, pp.235-255 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Triantafyllakis, Optimal task scheduling via the LPT and MULTIFIT
heuristics under a geometric progression condition, Found. Comp. & Decision Sci. , Vol.
17, No. 2, pp. 99-107 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Konstantinidis, ENGEXP : An integrated environment for the development
and application of expert systems in equipment and engine fault diagnosis repair, Advances
in Engrg. Software , Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 3-14 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Partial differential equation models : Numerical solution, In : Concise
Encyclop. of Modelling and Simulation (D.P. Atherton / P.Borne, Eds.), Pergamon, pp.323-328
(1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Elianos, BIOEXP : An expert system for therapeutical use in pneumonia
treatment, In: Mathematical and Intelligent Models in System Simulation (R.Hanus, P.Kool,
S.Tzafestas, Eds.), J.C.Baltzer AG Sci. Publ. Co., pp.301-311 (1992).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. Athanassiou, Discrete event simulated execution of Petri net models
using AI techniques, In : Mathematical and Intelligent Models in System Simulation (R.Hanus,
P.Kool, S.Tzafestas, Eds.), J.C.Baltzer AG Sci. Publ. Co., pp.623-634 (1992).
- N.E. Mastorakis, S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou, A simple multidimensional polynomial
factorization method, In : Mathematical and Intelligent Models in System Simulation (R.Hanus,
P.Kool, S.Tzafestas, Eds.), J.C.Baltzer AG Sci. Publ. Co., pp.73-76 (1992).
- N. Mastorakis, N. Theodorou and S. Tzafestas, Factorization of m-D polynomials in linear
m-D factors, Int. J. Systems Science , Vol.23, No.11, pp.1805-1824 (1992).
- K. Watanabe, T. Fukuda and S. G. Tzafestas, An Adaptive Control for CARMA Systems Using
Linear Neural Networks, Int. Journal of Control Vol. 56, pp. 483-497 (1992).
1991
- S. G. Tzafestas, Introduction to intelligent robotic systems, In: Intelligent Robotic
Systems, Marcel Dekker , pp. 3-4 (1991).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Adaptive, robust, and rule-based control of robotic manipulators, In
: Intelligent Robotic Systems, Marcel Dekker , pp. 313-419 (1991).
- Kanellakis, S. Tzafestas and N. Theodorou, Stability tests for 2-D systems using the
Schwarz form and inners determinants, IEEE Trans. Circuits & Syst. , Vol. CAS 38, pp.
1071-1077 (1991).
- Jaworska and S. Tzafestas, Robust stability analysis of robot control systems, Robotics
and Autonomous Syst. , Vol. 7, pp. 285-290 (1991).
- K. Watanabe, T. Fukuda and S. Tzafestas, An iterative learning control scheme using the
weighted least-squares method, J. Intell. Robotic Syst. , Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 267-284 (1991).
- K. Watanabe, K. Shiramizu, T. Fukuda and S. Tzafestas, An iterative learning control
for noisy systems by using linear neural networks, In : Engineering Systems with Intelligence
(Ed. S. Tzafestas), Kluwer, pp. 205-212 (1991).
- Athanassiou and S. G. Tzafestas, Flexible Petri net modelling environment for intelligent
robot cells, In: Engineering Systems with Intelligence (Ed. S. Tzafestas), Kluwer, pp.
593-604 (1991).
- Jaworska and S. G. Tzafestas, Improvement of system reliability using robust control
theory, Int. J. Systems Sci. , Vol. 22, pp. 587-593 (1991).
- S. G. Tzafestas, G. Kapsiotis and S. Reveliotis, A dual algorithm for post optimization
of the generalized network optimal flow problem, Found. Computing & Decision Sci. , Vol.
16, No. 1, pp. 39-54 (1991).
- S. G. Tzafestas and E.S. Tzafesta, The blackboard architecture in knowledge-based robotic
systems, In: Expert Systems & Robotics (T.Jordanides / B.Torby, Eds.), Springer, Series
F : Vol. 71, pp. 285-317 (1991).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Task grouping and scheduling for parallel processing, In : Systems
and Control-Topics in Theory and Applications (T. Ono / F. Kozin, Eds), MITA Press, pp.
401-419 (1991).
- K. Watanabe, T. Fukuda and S. G. Tzafestas, Learning algorithms of layered neural networks
via extended Kalman filters, Intl. J. Syst. Sci. , Vol. 22, No. 4, pp.753-768 (1991).
1990
- S. G. Tzafestas, Petri-net and knowledge-based methodologies in manufacturing systems
modelling, simulation and control, In: Systems & Control Encyclop. : Suppl1 , Pergamon
Press (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas, AI techniques in computer aided manufacturing systems, In: Knowledge
Engineering (Ed. H. Adeli), McGraw-Hill, pp. 161-212 (1990).
- J. K. Pal and S. G. Tzafestas, Modelling and simulation, In : Real Time Microcomputer
Control of Industrial Processes , Kluwer, pp. 187-233 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. K. Pal, Digital control algorithms, In : Real Time Microcomputer
Control of Industrial Processes , Kluwer, pp. 81-138 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and L. Dritsas, Combined computed torque and model reference adaptive
control of robot systems, J. of Franklin Institute , Vol. 327, pp. 273-294 (1990).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas, A hierarchical multiple model adaptive control of discrete-time
stochastic systems for sensor and actuator uncertainties, Automatica , Vol. 26, pp. 875-886
(1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Kehriotis, A numeric symbolic expert system for 2-D and 3-D object
recognition in robotic applications, Math. & Comput. in Simul. , Vol. 32, pp. 403-418
(1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and M. Skolarikos, Sensor fault detection in large scale systems via
overlapping decomposition, Autom. Product. Info. Ind. (APII) , Vol. 24, pp. 413-434 (1990).
- N. Theodorou, A. Kanellakis and S. G. Tzafestas, New criteria for the absence of limit
cycles in 2-D digital filters, Int. J. Syst. Sci. , Vol. 21, No.8, pp. 1727-1732 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Papanikolopoulos, Incremental fuzzy expert PID control, IEEE
Trans. on Industrial Electronics , Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 365 -371 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas, A. Kanellakis and N. Theodorou , Method for computing the stability margin
of 2D discrete systems, Electron. Lett. , Vol. 26, No.15, pp. 1139-1140 (1990).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas , Observations weighted controllers for SISO stochastic
systems using a perturbed-type dual criterion, Int. J. Control , Vol. 52, No. 5, pp. 1019-1034
(1990).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas , Decentralized estimation algorithms for a backward pass
fixed-interval smoother, Int. J. Syst. Sci. , Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 913-931 (1990).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas , Stochastic controls for systems with faulty sensors,
ASME J. Dynamic Syst. Meas. And Control , Vol. 112, No. 1, pp.143-147 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe , Learning algorithms for neural networks with the Kalman
filters, J. Intell. and Robotic Syst. , Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 305-319 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas , Artificial intelligence and expert systems in control : an overview,
Syst. Anal. Modelling Simul. , Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 171-190 (1990).
- S. G. Tzafestas and K. Watanabe , Modern approaches to system / sensor fault detection
and diagnosis, Journal A , Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 42-57 (1990).
1989
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas, New computationally efficient formula for backward pass
fixed-interval smoother and its U-D factorization algorithm, IEE Proceedings, Vol. 136,
Pt.D., No. 2, pp. 73-78 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. T. Kossidas, Computer – aided modelling and identification
of technological and economic systems, J. Info. & Optimiz. Sci., Vol. 10, No. 2, pp.
345-368 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Dynamic modelling and adaptive control of industrial robots, Syst.
Anal. Modelling Simul., Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 243-266 (1989).
- K. Watanabe and S. G. Tzafestas, Observation – weighted controller for linear stochastic
systems using a dual criterion – Single input / Single output case, Int. J. Systems
Sci., Vol. 20, No. 7, pp. 1305-1321 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Stavrakakis, Model reference adaptive control of industrial robots
with actuator dynamics, J. Info. & Optimiz. Sci., Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 423-444 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. P. Frangakis, On microcomputer-based simulation of linear multivariable
systems, J. Info. & Optimiz. Sci., Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 445-458 (1989).
- A Kanellakis, N. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, A new stability test for 2-dimensional
discrete systems using bilinear continued fractions, IEEE Trans. Circuits & Systems, Vol.
CAS-36, No. 1, pp. 141-144 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Knowledge – based approach to system modelling, diagnosis and
control, Syst. Anal. Modelling Simul., Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 3-21 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Ligeza, A framework for knowledge-based control, J. Intell.
& Robotic Syst., Vol. 2, pp. 407-425 (1989).
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Diagnosis in Dynamic Systems (Ed. R. Patton / P. Frank / R. Clark), pp. 509-572 Prentice
Hall (1989).
- G. Papakonstantinou and S. G. Tzafestas, Attribute grammar approach to knowledge-based
system building : Application to fault diagnosis, In : Knowledge – Based System Diagnosis,
Supervision and Control (Ed. S. G. Tzafestas), Plenum Press, pp. 103-136 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, S. Abu El Ata-Doss and G. Papakonstantinou, Expert system methodology
in process supervision and control, In : Knowledge – Based System Diagnosis, Supervision
and Control (Ed. S. G. Tzafestas), Plenum Press, pp. 181-216 (1989).
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14, No. 3, pp. 273-289 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Knowledge-based models and methods in manufacturing, In : System
Modelling and Simulation (Eds. S. G. Tzafestas / A. Eisinberg / L. Carotenuto), North Holland,
pp. 3-15 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, T. Pimenides, N. Theodorou, A. Kossidas and A. Kanellakis, Recent new
results in the stability analysis and feedback design of 2-dimensional systems, In : System
Modelling and Simulation (Eds. S. G. Tzafestas / A. Eisinberg / L. Carotenuto), North Holland,
pp. 137-148 (1989).
- G. Stavrakakis, A. Zagorianos and S. G. Tzafestas, Combined Euler-Lagrange / Newton –
Euler robot modelling and identification, In : System Modelling and Simulation (Eds.
S. G. Tzafestas / A. Eisenberg / L. Carotenuto), North Holland, pp. 209-220 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Impact of distributed – parameter and large – scale systems
theory on the computer control of modern life systems, In : Distributed – Parameter
System : Modelling and Simulation (Eds. T. Futagami / S. G. Tzafestas / Y. Sunahara), North
Holland, pp. 3-15 (1989).
- S. G. Tzafestas and H. Kanoh, Dynamic studies of flexible robot manipulators, In : Distributed
– Parameter System : Modelling and Simulation (Eds. T. Futagami / S. G. Tzafestas
/ Y. Sunahara), North Holland, pp. 329-344 (1989).
1988
- S. G. Tzafestas, Integrated sensor-based intelligent robot system, IEEE Control Systems
Magaz., Vol. 8, pp. 61-72 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Zagorianos, Inverse kinematic analysis of a class of industrial
robots, Int. J. Robotics and Automation, Vol. 3, pp. 21-27 (1988).
- N. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, On minimal realizations of multidimensional discrete
systems, Found. Control Engrg, Vol. 13, pp. 79-92 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas, N. Theodorou and A. Kanellakis, Recent advances in the stability analysis
of M-D systems, Info. & Decision Technologies, Vol. 14, pp. 195-211 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas, G. Stavrakakis and A. Zagorianos, Robot model reference adaptive control
through lower / upper part dynamic decomposition, J. Intell. & Robotic Syst., Vol. 1,
pp. 163-184 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Theodorou, Computational algorithms for algebraic operations on
multidimensional polynomials, Int. J. Systems Sci., Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 311-34 (1988).
- C. Botsaris, A. Philippou and S. G. Tzafestas, Models and methods for optimizing repairable
consequtive k-out-of-n : F systems, Meth. Operations Res., Vol. 56 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Expert Systems in CIM operations : Key to productivity and quality,
In : Systems Analysis and Simulation I : Theory and Foundations (Editors A. Sydow / S.
G. Tzafestas / R. Vichnevetsky), Springer-Verlag, pp. 378-386 (1988).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Ligeza, Expert control through decision making, Found. Contr.
Engrg., Vol. 13, No. 1 (1988).
1987
- S. G. Tzafestas, Information Sources in Systems and Control, Systems and Control Encyclop.,
Pergamon, Vol. 8, pp. 5575-5585 (1987).
- S. G. Tzafestas, N. Theodorou and A. Kanellakis, State Space Stability Criteria for 3-D
Recursive Digital Filters, J. Electrical and Electronic Engrg. Australia, Vol. 7, pp.
221-225 (1987).
- C. A. Botsaris and S. G. Tzafestas, Stabilization and Optimal Control of symmetrically
ε-Coupled Bilinear Systems Via Quadratic State Feedback Controllers, J. Info. & Optimiz. Sci.,
Vol. 8, pp. 221-231 (1987).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. Theodorou, An inductive Approach to the State Space Representation
of M-D Systems, Control : TAT, Vol. 3, pp. 293-322 (1987).
- S. G. Tzafestas, DPS : Estimation and Control, Systems and Control Encyclop., Pergamon,
Vol. 2, pp. 1186-1193 (1987).
- S. G. Tzafestas, PDE Models : Numerical Solution, Systems and Control Encyclop., Pergamon,
Vol. 6, pp. 3622-3626 (1987).
- S. G. Tzafestas, Simulation Modelling Formalism : Partial Differential Equations, Systems
and Control Encyclop., Pergamon, Vol. 6, pp. 4360-4365 (1987).
1986
- S. G. Tzafestas, State – Feedback Control of Three – Dimensional Systems,
In "Multidimensional Systems : Techniques and Applications", pp. 161-232, Marcel Dekker
(1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. A. Botsaris, Reliability Measures and Optimal Maintenance Policies
for a Standby System with Repair Facilities Subject to Breakdown, J. Franklin Inst., Vol.
321, No. 6, pp. 309-323 (1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and M. F. Hassan, Complex Large Scale Systems Methodologies in Conjunction
with Modern Computer Technology, Control : Theory and Advanced Technology, Vol. 2, pp.
105-130 (1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and C. A. Botsaris, The Escalator Method for Determining Optimal State
Feedback Controllers for Bordered Unconstrained Bilinear Systems, Int. J. System Science,
Vol. 18, p. 501 (1986).
- C. A. Botsaris, S. G. Tzafestas and S. Anastasiou, Binary Programming for Turbo-jet Engine
Fault Detection, Int. J. System Science, Vol. 18, pp. 507-511 (1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and G. Papakonstantinou, Microprocessor – Based Data Reduction
and Compression Systems, in Microprocessor – Based Control Systems (N. K. Sinha,
Editor), D. Reidel (1986).
- P. Stavroulakis and S. G. Tzafestas, Design of Low – Order Delayed – Measurement
Observers for Discrete Linear Systems, Int. J. Systems Science, Vol. 17, pp. 353-365
(1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and M. Skolarikos, Parallel Kalman Filter Bank Design for Adaptive Image
Restoration, in Parallel Processing Techniques for Simulation (M. Singh, A. Allidina,
B. Daniels, Editors), pp. 217-228, Plenum (1986).
- S. G. Tzafestas and J. Kalat, New Results on Walsh Function Analysis and Identification
of DPS, in Complex and Distributed Systems : Analysis Simulation and Control, pp. 251-262,
North Holland (1986).
1985
- S. G. Tzafestas, Digital PID and Self-Tuning Control, In "Applied Digital Control" ,
pp. 1-48, North Holland (1985).
- C. A. Botsaris and S. G. Tzafestas, Reliability Analysis and Optimization of a Repairable
Standby System with Modular Items, Int. J. Systems Science, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 313-323
(1985).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou, On the Exact Model Matching of 3-D Discrete Systems
Using Feedback Control, Canadian J. Electr. Eng., Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 22-31 (1985).
- N. J. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, Reducibility and Factorizability of Multivariable
Polynomials : Overview and New Result (Invited Paper), Control : Theory and Advanced Technology,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 25-46 (1985).
- S. G. Tzafestas and N. J. Theodorou, Open – Loop Dead – Beat Control of Multidimensional
Systems, J. Franklin Inst., Vol. 329, No. 3, pp. 311-324 (1985).
- N. J. Theodorou and S. G. Tzafestas, Factorizability Conditions for Multidimensional
Polynomials, IEEE Trans. Autom. Control, Vol. AC-30, No. 7, pp. 697-700 (1985).
- G. Prasada Rao and S. G. Tzafestas, A Decade of Piecewise Constant Orthogonal Functions
in Systems and Control, Math. Comp. Simul., Vol. 27, pp. 389-407 (1985).
- G. P. Frangakis, G. Papakonstantinou and S. G. Tzafestas, A Fast Walsh-Transform-Based
Data Compression Multi-Microprocessor System : Application to ECG Signals, Math. Comp. Simul.,
Vol. 27, pp. 491-502 (1985).
- S. G. Tzafestas and A. Angeleli, Three Dimensional Image Restoration Using ARMA Modelling
and Maximum Likelihood Estimation, J. Control, Comp. Sci. & Signal Processing, pp. 73-77,
(1985).
1968
- Optimal filtering smoothing and prediction in linear distributed –parameter systems, Proc.IEE,
Vol.115,No 8, pp.1207-1212, 1968 (with J.M.Nightingale).
- Optimal Control of a class of linear stochastic distributed- parameter systems, Proc.IEE,
Vol 115, No 8, pp.1213-1220, 1968 (with J.M.Nightingale).
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No.11, pp.1737-1742 1968, (with J.M.Nightingale).
1969
NRC Demokritos
- Differential-dynamic-programming approach to optimal nonlinear distributed-parameter control
systems, Proc.IEE, Vol.116, No.6, pp.1078-1084, 1969 (with J.M.Nightingale).
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1970
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IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, Vol.AC-15, No.3, pp.376-378, June 1970 (with
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1971
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1971 , pp.45-47 (with G.Frangakis).
1972
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Letters, 1972, Vol.1, No.3, pp.69-75.
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1973
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Science, 1973 , Vol.4, No.1, pp.87-95 (with D.Efthymiatos).
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Science, 1973 , Vol.4, No.2, pp.167-178 (with P.Paraskevopoulos).
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1974
University of Patras
- Finite-difference modelling, identification and simulation of a solar water heater, Solar
Energy, Vol.16, pp.25-31 1974 (with N.Koumoutsos and A. Spyridonos)
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pp.301-307, 1974.
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On Auto Control, Aug. 1974.
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Trans. On Auto Control, Oct.1974 , pp.610-612 (with C.Tsonis and P.Paraskevopoulos)
1975
- Group decoupling theory for a generalized linear multivariable control system, Intern. J.
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