I received both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology, and double Ph.D. degrees from HIT and University of Groningen. Before joining SYSU, I worked successively in City University of Hong Kong, Southeast University, and Delft University of Technology. I also visited the Institute of Systems Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Intelligent Biomimetic Design Lab, College of Engineering, Peking University, for weeks.

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💡 Research Interests

My current research interests include Enhanced Observer Design, Nonsmooth Control, Learning Control, Distributed Estimation, Cooperative Target Fencing & Pointing control, and other relevant distributed coordination problems.

📝 Publications

Journal Articles

[J33] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, H.B. Du, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Robust feedback-cascaded high-gain observers for uncertain nonlinear systems. under review, 2025

[J32] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, W.C. Xue, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Filtered feedback-cascaded high-gain observers for observability canonical systems. under review, 2024

[J31] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, W.C. Xue, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Peak-free feedback-cascaded generalized extended high-gain observer: A multi-saturation approach. under review, 2024

[J30] C. Liu, Z.Y. Chen, F. Chen, W.W Yu, F. Zhang. Flexible target-fencing control with distributed singleton formation avoidance. under review, 2024

[J29] H.X. Hu, G.H. Wen*, Y. Chen, F. Zhang, T.W. Huang. Social power evolution analysis for Friedkin-Johnsen model with oblivious individuals. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, under review, 2024

[J28] F. Zhang, C.L. Jin*, W.G. Xia, X.M. Sun, H. Bai. Cooperative pointing control of multi-robot systems via distributed target estimation. Systems & Control Letters, online, 2025

[J27] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng*, F. Zhang, Q. Li, Y. Zhang, A. Zemouche. Observer design method for nonlinear generalized systems with nonlinear algebraic constraints with applications. Automatica regular paper, online, 2023

[J26] P. Ramazi*, F. Zhang, M. Cao. Cooperative concurrent targeting for planar arrays of point sources. Automatica, online, 2023

[J25] F. Zhang, Y.L. Li*, W.G. Xia, T. Liu, W.W. Yu. Synchronization of Lur’e networks via heterogeneous unknown interconnections. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 71(2):807-811, February 2024

[J24] J.Z. Wu, S. Yuan, Q.Q. Dang, F. Zhang*, W.W. Yu. Cooperative pointing control of collinear double-integrators without angular velocity. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 360(12):9050-9064, August 2023

[J23] T.T. Zhang, S.J. Zhang*, F.Z. Guo, X.T. Zhao, F. Zhang. Prescribed time attitude containment control for satellite cluster with bounded disturbances. ISA Transactions, 137:160-174, June 2023

[J22] X.L. Wang, H.S. Su*, F. Zhang, G.R. Chen. A robust distributed interval observer for LTI systems. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control full paper, 68(3):1337-1352, March 2023

[J21] N. Wang, G.H. Wen*, Y. Wang, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche. Fuzzy adaptive cooperative consensus tracking of high-order nonlinear multi-agent networks with guaranteed performances. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(9):8838-8850, September 2022

[J20] N. Wang, Y. Wang, G.H. Wen*, M.L. Lv, F. Zhang. Fuzzy adaptive constrained consensus tracking of high-order multi-agent networks: A new event-triggered mechanism. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems, 52(9):5468-5480, September 2022

[J19] R.W. Zuo, Y.H. Li*, M.L. Lv, Z.C. Liu, F. Zhang. Fuzzy adaptive output-feedback constrained trajectory tracking control for HFVs with fixed-time convergence. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 30(11): 4828-4840, September 2022

[J18] F. Zhang, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche, W.W. Yu*, J.H. Park. Output feedback self-synchronization of directed Lur’e networks via global connectivity. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(7):6490-6503, July 2022

[J17] S.J. Zhang*, T.T. Zhang, H.B. Guo, F. Zhang. General attitude cooperative control of satellite formation by set stabilization. Acta Astronautica, 191:125-133, February 2022

[J16] S. Li, W.G. Xia*, F. Zhang. Synchronization of continuous-time linear systems with time-varying output couplings. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 18(1):143-152, January 2022

[J15] J.Z. Wu, W.H. Pu, F. Zhang*, W.W. Yu. Decentralized targeting control of collinear agents. Asian Journal of Control, 24:782–793, 2022

[J14] X.L. Wang, H.S. Su*, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche, G.R. Chen. Interval observer design and consensus of multi-agent systems with time-varying interval uncertainties. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 59(5):3392-3417, 2021

[J13] N. Wang, Y. Wang, J.H. Park*, M.L. Lv, F. Zhang*. Fuzzy adaptive finite-time consensus tracking control of high-order nonlinear multi-agent networks with dead-zone. Nonlinear Dynamics, 106:3363–3378, 2021

[J12] P.F. Lu, H. Wang, F. Zhang, W.W. Yu*, G.R. Chen. Formation control of nonholonomic mobile robots using distributed estimators. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 67(12):3162-3166, 2020

[J11] G.H. Wen*, P.J. Wang, T.W. Huang, J.H. Lv, F. Zhang. Distributed consensus of layered multi-agent systems subject to attacks on edges. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 67(9):3152-3162, 2020

[J10] F.Z. Guo, T.T. Zhang, F. Zhang, L. Gao, Z.P. Wang, S.J. Zhang*. Event-triggered coordinated attitude control for satellite formation under switching topology. Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 2(2):e34, 2020.

[J9] A. Zemouche, F. Zhang, F. Mazenc, R. Rajamani*. High-gain nonlinear observer design with lower tuning parameter. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control full paper, 64(8):3194-3209, 2019

[J8] X.D. Chen*, J.M.A. Scherpen, F. Zhang. Model reduction of synchronized Lur’e networks with incrementally sector-bounded nonlinearities. European Journal of Control, 50:11-19, November 2019

[J7] S. Baldi*, F. Zhang, T.L. Quang, P. Endel, O. Holu. Passive versus active learning in operation and adaptive maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Applied Energy, 252:113478, October 2019

[J6] S. Yuan*, F. Zhang, S. Baldi. Adaptive tracking of switched nonlinear systems with prescribed performance using a reference-dependent reparametrization approach. International Journal of Control, 92(6): 1243-1251, 2019

[J5] F. Zhang, H.L. Trentelman*, G. Feng, J.M.A. Scherpen. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems via dynamic output feedback. European Journal of Control, 44:15-26, November 2018

[J4] F. Zhang*, H.L. Trentelman, J.M.A. Scherpen. Robust cooperative output regulation of heterogeneous Lur’e networks. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 27(16):3061-3078, 2017

[J3] F. Zhang*, H.L. Trentalman, J.M.A. Scherpen. Dynamic feedback synchronization of Lur’e networks via incremental sector boundedness. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 61(9):2579-2584, September 2016

[J2] F. Zhang, H.L. Trentelman*, J.M.A. Scherpen. Fully distributed robust synchronization of networked Lur’e systems with incremental nonlinearities. Automatica regular paper, 50(10):2515-2526, October 2014

[J1] S.J. Zhang*, X.B. Cao, F. Zhang, L. He. Monocular vision-based iterative pose estimation algorithm from corresponding feature points. Science China Information Sciences, 53(8):1682-1696, August 2010

Book Chapters

[B1] J.J. Fu, G.H. Wen, Y.J. Xu, A. Zemouche, F. Zhang. Resilient cooperative control of input constrained networked cyber-physical systems. Security and Resilience in Cyber-Physical Systems: Detection, Estimation and Control, Springer, 2022

Conference Proceedings

[C13] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng, F. Zhang, Q.H. NGUYEN, M. Alma, A. Zemouche. Distributed high-gain observer for nonlinear connected autonomous vehicle. American Control Conference, to appear, Denver, Colorado, USA, July 8-10, 2025

[C12] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng, F. Zhang, M. Alma, M. Haddad, A. Zemouche. Nonlinear observer design for vehicle lateral load transfer ratio estimation. American Control Conference, pp.1350-1354, Toronto, Canada, July 8-12, 2024

[C11] C. Liu, F. Zhang, X.Y. Liao, Z.Z. Zhang. Two distributed singleton formation avoidance strategies for noncooperative target fencing. Youth Academic Annual Conference of Chinese Association of Automation, pp.1255-1260, DaLin, China, June 7-9, 2024

[C10] H. Arezki, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche. A HG/LMI-based observer for a tumor growth model. European Control Conference, pp.259-263, London, UK, July 12-15, 2022

[C9] F. Zhang, H.L. Liang, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche, W.W. Yu. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems by periodically intermittent control. IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation invited session, pp.1102-1107, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 16-19, 2019

[C8] F. Zhang, W.W. Yu, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche. Practical absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems via periodic event-triggered feedback. China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, pp.42-47, Doha, Qatar, January 1-4, 2019

[C7] H.L. Liang, Z. Zhou, F. Zhang, C. Peng, Y.L. Wang. Stochastic stability of evolutionary prisoner’s dilemma. Australian & New Zealand Control Conference, pp.1-6, Melbourne, Australia, December 6-8, 2018

[C6] P.F. Lu, W.W. Yu, F. Zhang. Leader-follower formation control with mismatched compasses. Chinese Control Conference invited session, pp.8821-8826, DaLian, China, July 26-28, 2017

[C5] F. Zhang, M. Mazo Jr., N. van de Wouw. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems under event-triggered feedback. IFAC World Congress open invited session, pp.15866-15871, Toulouse, France, July 9-14, 2017

[C4] A.V. Proskurnikov, F. Zhang, M. Cao, J.M.A. Scherpen. A general criterion for synchronization of incrementally dissipative nonlinearly coupled agents. European Control Conference, pp.581-586, Linz, Austria, July 15-17, 2015

[C3] F. Zhang, W.G. Xia, H.L. Trentelman, K.H. Johansson, J.M.A. Scherpen. Robust synchronization of directed Lur’e networks with incremental nonlinearities. IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control, pp.276-281, Antibes, France, October 8-10 2014

[C2] F. Zhang, P. Ramazi, M. Cao. Distributed concurrent targeting for linear arrays of point sources. IFAC World Congress, pp.8323-8328, Cape Town, South Africa, August 24-29, 2014

[C1] Y.H. Geng, W. Lu, F. Zhang. Robust sliding mode control for attitude control of small satellite. IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, Germany, April 2011

👨‍💻 Projects

2020.12 - 2025.11, High-Precision Multi-DOF Control of Inertial Sensors

2018.1 - 2020.12, Cooperative Control of Lur’e Networks Over Dynamic Topologies

💼 Professional Service

• Associate Editor: European Journal of Control, IET Control Theory & Applications

• Conference Editorial Board: IEEE Control Systems Society

• Program Committee Member: 20th International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems, BEXCO, Busan, Korea, October 13-16, 2020

• Reviewer: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Automatica, IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Systems & Control Letters, International Journal of Control, European Journal of Control, Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems, Journal of The Franklin Institute, Asian Journal of Control, IEEE Control Systems Letters, Optimal Control Applications and Methods, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Internet of Things Journal

📖 Courses

• Undergraduate Courses: MATLAB with Applications
• Postgraduate Courses: Robust and Adaptive Control

🧑‍ Group Members

Current Ph.D. students

2025.9 - : Cheng Liu, YunWei Guo

2024.9 - : ZhiMing Yang, DanYu Li

Current master students

2024.9 - : Hao Chen, QinTao Lai, RuTao Zhong

2023.9 - : YuAng Ke, YaChuan Li

2022.9 - : Cheng Liu, JiaBo Liu, Hao Xu

Current undergratutes

2024.9 - : PeiPei Jin, NiCan Liu

Former master students

2021.9 - 2024.6: HongJie Fang (Control Engineer, Shenzhen Gudsen Technology, China)

2021.9 - 2024.6: ZhiMing Yang (Ph.D. student, SYSU)

2020.9 - 2022.6: Xin Deng (Product Manager, CaiNiao Network Technology, HangZhou, China)

2019.9 - 2022.6: JinZe Wu (Ph.D. student, Southern University of Science and Technology, ShenZhen, China & Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy)

Former undergraduates

2023.11 - 2024.5: ZhiYang Sun (master student, SYSU)

2022.11 - 2023.5: YuAng Ke (master student, SYSU), MingShuai Wu (master student, SYSU), Ke Xu (master student, PKU)

Useful Links

ieeecss.org/conferences/all

www.ifac-control.org/conferences

Open Problems

In the case you are also interested in the following problems, please do not hesitate to drop me an email with your considerations. Thank you.

• Absolute Observer Design of Lur’e Systems

• Absolute Output Regulation of Lur’e Systems

• Fully distributed self-synchronization of directed Lur’e networks