The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
George Pappas
Affidivation:
University of Pennsylvania
NSF Directorate:
CISE
Gender:
M
Award Year:
2002
Citation:
For making fundamental contributions to hybrid systems theory. His work is leading to new understanding in the control of complex systems, such as those found in avionics, automotive electronics, robotics and medicine. His introduction of hybrid control concepts is part of new curriculum that allows students to learn embedded systems concepts at a renowned robotics lab.