Jacquelien Scherpen Awarded Prestigious Hendrik W. Bode Prize

We are proud to announce that Prof. Jacquelien Scherpen, rector of the University and a distinguished researcher embedded in our institute, has been awarded the prestigious Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize 2024 by the IEEE Control Systems Society. This recognition honours her outstanding contributions to the field of systems and control engineering.

Prof. Scherpen has been instrumental in advancing nonlinear control and model reduction methodologies, particularly with applications in energy systems. Her innovative work continues to inspire both academic and industrial advancements, reflecting the high-calibre research fostered at our institute. The Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize, named after one of the pioneers in control systems theory, is a testament to Prof. Scherpen's exceptional impact on the field. The award highlights her ability to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern control engineering.

On behalf of the entire institute, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Scherpen for this well-deserved recognition of her groundbreaking work and its global impact.