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Faculty & Staff

Education

• D.Sc.: Tula State University, Russia, 2009
• Ph.D.: Tula State University, Russia, 1990
• M.Sc./B.Sc.: Tula State University, Russia, 1984

Dr. Igor Boiko received MSc degree (on a six-year program with included BSc degree) from Tula State University (Russia) in Electro-mechanical engineering with specialization in Control Systems. His PhD dissertation was devoted to the development of design methods for high-performance electro-pneumatic control systems. In 1998 he moved to Canada and started working in the petro-chemical industry in the area of distributed control systems and process control. He worked for such companies as Honeywell, ChevronTexaco, Syncrude Canada. He developed a number of innovative control applications successfully used in the industry, among which the most important are the adaptive control system for the sulphur recovery process, and modified relay feedback test used in controller tuning software. Dr. Boiko also led the design of control systems on such Canadian mega-projects as Syncrude UE-1 and Shell Albian Sands. In 2006 he joined the University of Calgary in the capacity of an Adjunct Professor continuing working in the industry. He conducted research in the area of discontinuous control and sliding mode control in particular, and in process control. He developed a novel frequency-domain theory of discontinuous control systems, frequency-domain methods of analysis and design of sliding-mode control systems, which became the subject of his DSc dissertation defended in 2009. Dr. Boiko has over 100 publications, with a high number of papers published in top-rated journals on control theory. Dr. Boiko is a Senior Member of IEEE and a member of IEEE Technical Committee on Variable Structure and Sliding Mode Control.

Honours and Awards

• Plenary lecture at IEEE International Workshop on Variable-Structure Systems and Sliding Mode Control, 2010
• Silver medal of USSR All Union Exhibition of Economic Achievements, 1988
• Best paper award of the All-Union Student Conference “Korolevskie Chtenija” (in memory of spaceship designer S.P. Korolev), 1984

Books

• I. Boiko, Discontinuous Control Systems: Frequency-Domain Analysis and Design, Boston, Birkhauser, 2009.
• V. Kainov, I. Boiko, Parametric Sensitivity and Performance of Dynamic Systems, Tula, 1988 (in Russian).

Selected Journal Articles

• I. Boiko, “On frequency-domain criterion of finite-time convergence of second-order sliding mode control algorithms”, Automatica, Vol. 47, 9, 2011, pp. 1969-1973.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, L. Freidovich, “Generating oscillations in inertia wheel pendulum via two-relay controller”, Internat. J. Robust Nonlinear Control, Vol. 21, 2011, DOI: 10.1002/rnc.1696.
• I. Boiko, “Loop tuning with specification on gain and phase margins via modified second-order sliding mode control algorithm”, Internat. J. System Science, 2011, DOI: 10.1080/00207721003790344.
• I. Boiko, S. Sayedain, “Analysis of dynamic nonlinearity of flow control loop through modified relay feedback test probing”, Internat. J. Control, Vol. 83, 12, 2010, pp. 2580-2587.
• I. Boiko, “Frequency domain precision analysis and design of sliding mode observers”, J. of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 347, 6, 2010, pp. 899-909.
• I. Boiko, “Oscillations and transfer properties of relay feedback systems with time-delay linear plants”, Automatica, Vol.45, 2009, pp. 2897-2902.
• I. Boiko “Frequency domain analysis of accuracy of sliding mode observers under imperfect knowledge of model parameters,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 54, No. 10, 2009, pp. 2446–2450.
• K. Lee, I Boiko, B. Huang, “Implementation of FIR control for H-infinity output feedback stabilization of linear systems”, Internat. J. Control, Vol. 82, No. 12, 2009, pp. 2335-2346.
• N. Faldin, A. Morzhov, I. Boiko, “Analysis of periodic motions in relay feedback systems with saturation in plant dynamics”, Internat. J. System Science, Vol. 40, No. 6, 2009, pp. 659-668.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “Analysis of input-output performance of second-order sliding mode control algorithms,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 54, No. 2, 2009, pp. 399-403.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, R. Iriarte, “Generating self-excited oscillations for underactuated mechanical systems via two-relay controller”, Internat. J. Control, Vol. 82, No. 9, 2009, pp. 1678-1691.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, R. Iriarte, “Generating self-excited oscillations via two-relay controller,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 54, No. 2, 2009, pp.416-420.
• I. Boiko “Oscillations and transfer properties of relay servo systems with integrating plants,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 53, No. 11, 2008, pp.2686-2689.
• I. Castellanos, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, “Parameter identification via modified twisting algorithm”, Internat. J. Control, Vol. 81, No. 1, 2008.
• I. Boiko, I. Castellanos, L. Fridman, “Analysis of response of second-order sliding mode controllers to external inputs in frequency domain”, Internat. J. Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 18, 2008, pp. 502-514.
• I. Boiko, “Autotune identification via the locus of a perturbed relay system approach,” IEEE Trans. Control Sys. Technology, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2008, pp. 182-185.
• I. Boiko, I. Castellanos, L. Fridman, “Describing function analysis of second-order sliding mode observers”, Internat. J. System Science, Vol. 38, No. 10, 2007, pp. 817-824.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “Analysis of chattering in systems with second-order sliding mode,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 52, No. 11, 2007, pp. 2085-2102 .
• I. Boiko, “Analysis of closed-loop performance and frequency-domain design of compensating filters for sliding mode control systems,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 52, No. 10, 2007, pp. 1882-1891.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “Performance analysis of second-order sliding mode control systems with fast actuators,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 52, No. 6, 2007, pp.1053-1059.
• I. Boiko, “Algorithm of PI controller tuning,” TulGU Transactions on Computer Technology, Information Technology, Control Systems, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp.48-59, 2006.
• I. Boiko and L. Fridman, “Frequency domain input-output analysis of sliding mode observers,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 51, No. 11, 2006, pp. 1798-1803.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, R. Iriarte, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “Parameter tuning of second-order sliding mode controllers for linear plants with dynamic actuators,” Automatica, Vol. 42, No.5, 2006, pp. 833 – 839.
• I. Boiko, “Analysis of sliding modes in the frequency domain”, Internat. J. Control, Vol. 78, No. 13, 2005, pp. 969-981.
• I. Boiko and L. Fridman, “Analysis of chattering in continuous sliding-mode controllers,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 50, No. 9, 2005, pp. 1442-1446.
• I. Boiko, “Oscillations and transfer properties of relay servo systems - the locus of a perturbed relay system approach”, Automatica, Vol. 41, No.4, 2005, pp. 677 – 683.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, and M. Castellanos, “Analysis of second order sliding mode algorithms in the frequency domain,” IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol. 49, No. 6, 2004, pp. 946-950.
• I. Boiko, “Frequency domain analysis of fast and slow motions in sliding modes,” Asian Journal of Control, Vol. No.4, 2003, pp. 445-453.

Book Chapters

• I. Boiko, “Frequency-domain analysis of relay feedback systems”, in Industrial Electronics Handbook: Control and Mechatronics, B.M. Wilamowski, J.D. Irwin (eds.), CRC Press, 728 p., 2011.
• I. Boiko, “Analysis of closed-loop performance and frequency-domain design of compensating filters for sliding mode control systems,” in Modern Sliding Mode Control Theory: New Perspectives and Applications (Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences), G. Bartolini, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, E. Usai (Eds.), Springer-Verlag, 465 p., 2008.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “A comprehensive analysis of chattering in second order sliding mode control systems,” in Modern Sliding Mode Control Theory: New Perspectives and Applications (Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences), G. Bartolini, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, E. Usai (Eds.), Springer-Verlag, 465 p., 2008.
• I. Boiko and L. Fridman, “Frequency domain analysis of second order sliding modes” in Advances in Variable Structure and Sliding Mode Control, C. Edwards, E. Fossas, L. Fridman (Eds.), Springer-Verlag, 411 p., 2006.
• I. Boiko, “Analysis of sliding modes in the frequency domain,” in Variable Structure Systems: from Principles to Implementation, A. Sabanovic, L. Fridman, S. Spurgeon (Eds.), IEE, 408 p., 2004.

Patents

• I. Boiko, “Method and apparatus for tuning a PID controller,” US Patent No. 7,035,695, 2006.
• I. Boiko, V. Kainov, V. Fimushkin, “Switching device circuitry”, USSR Patent No. 1,444,935, 1987.

International Conference Papers (last 5 years)

• J. A. Rosales, I. Boiko, L. Fridman “Loop gain adjustment for second order sliding modes,” 2011 American Control Conference, San Francisco, USA, pp.208-213.
• I. Boiko “Analysis of chattering in sliding mode control systems with continuous boundary layer approximation of discontinuous control,” 2011 American Control Conference, San Francisco, USA, pp.757-762.
• I. Boiko “Dynamic harmonic balance and its application to analysis of convergence of second-order sliding mode control algorithms,” 2011 American Control Conference, San Francisco, USA, pp.208-213.
• J. A. Rosales, I. Boiko, L. Fridman ”Design of compensators for high-order sliding modes”, 2010 International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems, Mexico City, Mexico, 2010, pp. 20-25.
• I. Boiko “Analysis of precision and design of sliding mode observers,” 2009 IEEE Conf. Control Applications, St.-Petersburg, Russia, pp. 1517-1522.
• I. Boiko, X. Sun, E. Tamayo “Performance analysis and tuning of variable-structure PID controllers for level process,” 2009 IEEE Conf. Control Applications, St.-Petersburg, Russia, pp. 268-273.
• I. Boiko, A. Ernyes, W. Oli, E. Tamayo “Modified relay feedback test: industrial loop tuner implementation and experiments,” 2009 American Control Conference, Saint Louis, USA, pp.4693-4698.
• N. Faldin, A. Morzhov, I. Boiko “Analysis of periodic motions in relay feedback systems with saturation in plant dynamics,” 2009 American Control Conference, Saint Louis, USA, pp. 1923-1927.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, L. Freidovich “Inducing oscillations in inertia wheel pendulum via two-relay controller: theory and experiments,” 2009 American Control Conference, Saint Louis, USA, pp.65-70.
• I. Boiko, “On convergence rate of second-order sliding mode control algorithms”, in Proc. of the 17th IFAC World Congress IFAC 2008, Seoul, Korea, 2008.
• I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Pisano, and E. Usai, “On the transfer properties of second-order sliding mode control systems”, in Proc. of the 17th IFAC World Congress IFAC 2008, Seoul, Korea, 2008.
• I. Boiko, “Non-parametric tuning of PID controllers via second-order sliding mode algorithms”, in Proc. of the 17th IFAC World Congress IFAC 2008, Seoul, Korea, 2008.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, A. Ferreira, “Identification based generation of self-excited oscillations for underactuated mechanical systems via two-relay algorithm”, 2008 International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems, Antalia, Turkey, June 2008, pp. 41-46.
• I. Boiko, X. Sun, E. Tamayo, “Variable-structure PI controller for tank level process,” 2008 American Control Conference, Seattle, USA.
• I. Boiko, “Modified relay feedback test and its use for non-parametric loop tuning,” 2008 American Control Conference, Seattle, USA.
• I. Boiko, “Extension of harmonic balance principle and its application to analysis of convergence rate of second-order sliding-mode control algorithms,” 2008 American Control Conference, Seattle, USA.
• M.I. Castellanos, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, "Parameter identification via modified twisting algorithm," International Seminar on 70 Anniversary of V.I. Utkin, Mexico City, Mexico, October, 2007.
• I. Boiko, “On fractal nature of parasitic dynamics in sliding mode control,” Proc. 2007 American Control Conference, New York, USA, pp. 3819-3824.
• I. Boiko, “Dynamical model of the Claus process and its identification,” Proc. 2007 American Control Conference, New York, USA, pp. 2260-2264.
• V. Mkrttchian, I. Boiko, “Design of sliding mode indicator,” Proc. 2007 American Control Conference, New York, USA, pp. 4536-4539.
• N. Faldin, A. Morzhov, I. Boiko, “Stability of periodic motions in relay feedback systems with saturation in plant dynamics,” Proc. 2007 American Control Conference, New York, USA, pp. 4721-4726.
• L. Aguilar, I. Boiko, L. Fridman, R. Iriarte, “Periodic motion of underactuated mechanical systems self-generated by variable structure controllers: design and experiments”, Proc. 2007 European Control Conference, Kos, Greece, pp. 3796-3801.

Expertise/Interest

• Nonlinear control
• Discontinuous and sliding mode control
• Process and power control applications
• Mechatronics

Scholarly Activities

• IEEE Technical Committee on Variable Structure and Sliding Mode Control, member, http://www.eda.kent.ac.uk/VSSMC/
• International Program Committee member and Special Session organizer at IEEE Conference on Control Applications 2009, St. Petersburg, Russia
• International Program Committee member at IEEE International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems, VSS-2010, Mexico City, Mexico and VSS-2012, Mumbai, India
• Special session organizer at 17th IFAC World Congress IFAC 2008, Seoul, Korea
• Special session organizer at 2001 World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, USA
• Open Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Editorial board member
• International Program Committee member, 2001, 2002, 2003 World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, USA
• Reviewer for the journals: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Automatica, International Journal of Control, International Journal of Systems Science, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Asian Journal of Control, Journal of Franklin Institute
• Reviewer for the conferences: American Control Conference 2000-2011, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control 2002-2011, IEEE International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems 2004-2010

Professional Membership

• IEEE, Senior Member
• Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), Canada, Professional Engineer (member)