Gennaro Meola

Control Engineering graduate student with a strong background in nonlinear systems, optimal control, and hybrid control architectures.

Skilled in modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex dynamical systems, with solid foundations in electronics (analog and digital), telecommunications, and automation.

Highly motivated and driven, with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with motivated teams, and approach challenges with a competitive and results-oriented mindset.

Hybrid Control for Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance (MATLAB)

• Designed a hybrid control architecture (TT–OA–G2G) for autonomous navigation in obstacle-rich environments
• Applied the Multiple Lyapunov Functions (MLF) theorem to guarantee stability under switching
• Implemented:
• Trajectory Tracking (Frenet-based control)
• Obstacle Avoidance using limit-cycle vector fields
• Go-to-Goal controller for smooth transitions
• Developed switching logic with hysteresis to prevent chattering
• Simulated robot motion using a unicycle kinematic model
• Validated performance via Lyapunov analysis and tracking errors

English: C1 (Esol Certified)