Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roya Amjadifard | Reinforcement Learning | Best Researcher Award
Faculty member at Kharazmi University. Iran
Roya Amjadifard is a distinguished researcher and academic whose contributions have significantly advanced her field of study. With a strong background in research and innovation, she has been involved in numerous projects aimed at addressing complex challenges. Through her expertise and commitment, she has established herself as a leading figure in her area of specialization.
Profile
Education
Dr. Amjadifard earned her Ph.D. in Control Engineering from Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, in 2004, under the guidance of Dr. M. Beheshti. Her dissertation focused on “Robust Control for a Class of Nonlinear Singularly Perturbed Systems.” Prior to this, she obtained her M.S. in Control Engineering from K.N.T. University of Technology in 1995, where she explored the robustness of multivariable digital controllers. She completed her undergraduate studies in Electronic Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 1990, working on the design and implementation of a 12-channel TDM-PCM transmitter and receiver.
Experience
Since 2006, Dr. Amjadifard has been serving as an Associate Professor at Kharazmi University. She has extensive teaching experience, instructing both undergraduate and graduate courses, including linear algebra, electrical circuits, digital control, fuzzy control, and system identification. She has also supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, guiding research in advanced control methodologies and artificial intelligence applications in engineering.
Research Interests
Dr. Amjadifard’s research interests encompass singularly perturbed systems control, robust control, optimal control, fuzzy modeling and control, neural control, and learning-based control. Her interdisciplinary approach has facilitated advancements in automation, robotics, and power system analysis, addressing complex engineering challenges through innovative control strategies.
Awards
Dr. Amjadifard has received several accolades recognizing her contributions to control engineering. Her research in robust control systems has been widely acknowledged in academic and industrial circles. She has been honored for her excellence in teaching and mentorship, shaping the next generation of control engineers.
Publications
Ghasemzadeh, A., Amjadifard, R., Keymasi-Khalaji, A., “Adaptive dynamic programming for trajectory tracking control of a tractor-trailer wheeled mobile robot,” IET Control Theory & Applications, 2025.
Amini, F., Amjadifard, R., Mansouri, A., “Fuzzy Information Granulation Towards Benign and Malignant Lung Nodules Classification,” Journal of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update, 2024.
Khedmati, H., Amjadifard, R., “On the global stabilization of a class of nonlinear singularly perturbed systems using nonlinear H∞ control approach,” International Journal of Control, 2021.
Tavakolifar, D., Khaloozadeh, H., Amjadifard, R., “Stabilization Of Switched Systems With All Unstable Modes: Application To The Aircraft Team Problem,” Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics, 2019.
Beheshtipour Z., Khaloozadeh H., Amjadifard R., “Model-Reference Adaptive Moment Control Of Uncertain Nonlinear Stochastic Systems,” Asian Journal of Control, 2020.
Ebrahimi Boukani, S., Khosrowjerdi, M. J., Amjadifard, R., “Terminal Sliding Mode Control Allocation for Nonlinear Systems,” Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2017.
Beheshtipour Z., Khaloozadeh H., Amjadifard R., “On the Solvability of Feedback Complete Linearization of Nonlinear Stochastic Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 2017.
Conclusion
Dr. Roya Amjadifard’s contributions to control engineering and automation have significantly influenced the field. Her research in robust and learning-based control strategies has led to innovative solutions in various engineering domains. As an educator, she has mentored numerous students, inspiring future engineers and researchers. Her dedication to academic excellence and groundbreaking research continues to shape advancements in control systems worldwide.