Advised PhD Theses


  1. Towards User-Friendly Identification of Advanced Motion Systems – Selected Topics in Frequency Domain System
    Dieter Verbeke, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, December 2019
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. Mark Runacres, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  2. Structure Discrimination and Identification of Nonlinear Systems
    Alireza Fakhrizadeh Esfahani, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 2018
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Dr. ir. Koen Tiels
  3. Volterra Series Estimation in the Presence of Prior Knowledge
    Georgios Birpoutsoukis, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 2018
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  4. Multivariate Polynomial Decoupling in Nonlinear System Identification
    Gabriel Hollander, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, December 2017
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Dr. ir. Philippe Dreesen
  5. Nonlinear State-Space Modelling of the Kinematics of an Oscillating Cylinder in a Fluid Flow
    Jan Decuyper, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, November 2017
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ing. Tim De Troyer, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  6. Structured Nonlinear System Identification using Kernel-Based Methods
    Ricardo Castro-Garcia, KUL Leuven, October 2017
    Promoters: Prof. dr. ir. Johan A.K. Suykens (KUL), Prof. dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB)
  7. Data-Driven Discrete-Time Identification of Continuous-Time Nonlinear Systems and Nonlinear
    Modelling of Li-Ion Batteries

    Rishi Relan, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, October 2017
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  8. Differentiation of Soft Biological Tissues and Phantoms using a Piezoelectric Tactile Sensor for
    Applications in Brain Tumor Resection

    David Oliva Uribe, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Leibniz Universität Hannover
    (co-tutelle), July 2017
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joerg Wallaschek (LUH)
  9. D-Optimal Input Design for the Identification of Structured Nonlinear Systems
    Alexander De Cock, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2017
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  10. Development of User-Friendly System Identification Techniques
    Egon Geerardyn, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, August 2016
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB), Dr. ir. Tom Oomen (Eindhoven University of
    Technology)
  11. System Identification in Highly Non-Informative Environment
    Sándor Kolumbán, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Budapest University of
    Technology and Economics, (co-tutelle) January 2016
    Promoters: Prof. István Vajk (Budapest University of Technology and Economics), Prof. Dr. ir. Johan
    Schoukens (VUB)
  12. Nonparametric Identification of Linear Time-Varying Systems
    Péter Zoltán Csurcsia, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Budapest University of
    Technology and Economics, (co-tutelle) October 2015
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB), Prof. Dr. ir. István Kollár (Budapest University of
    Technology and Economics)
  13. Wiener System Identification with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions
    Koen Tiels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, March 2015
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  14. Study of the Best Linear Approximation of Nonlinear Systems with Arbitrary Inputs
    Hin Kwan Wong, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Warwick, (co-tutelle) June 2013
    Promoters: Prof. Nigel G. Stocks (University of Warwick), Prof. em. Keith R. Godfrey (University of
    Warwick), Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB)
  15. Frequency Domain Based Performance Optimization of Systems with Static Nonlinearities
    David Rijlaarsdam, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, (co-tutelle) June
    2012
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. M. Steinbuchen, Dr.ir. P.W.J.M. Nuij (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven),
    Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB)
  16. Tackling Two Drawbacks of Polynomial Nonlinear State-Space Models
    Anne Van Mulders, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2012
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  17. Nonlinear Dynamic Systems: Blind Identification of Block-Oriented Models, and Instability under
    Random Inputs

    Laurent Vanbeylen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2011
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  18. Some Practical Applications of the Best Linear Approximation in Nonlinear Block-Oriented Modelling
    Lieve Lauwers, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2011
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  19. Nonlinear and Dynamical Models for Temperature Reconstructions from Multiproxy Data in Bivalve Shells
    Maite Bauwens, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, March 2011
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir.Frank Dehairs
  20. Identification and Use of Nonparametric Noise Models Extracted from Overlapping Subrecords
    Kurt Barbé, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, September 2009
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
  21. Resource-Aware Design of Smart Measurement Systems: a Learning-From-Examples Approach
    Anna Marconato, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Università degli Studi di Trento, (co-tutelle) March 2009
    Promoters: Prof. Dario Petri (Università degli Studi di Trento), Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB)
  22. Identication of Nonlinear Systems using Polynomial Nonlinear State Space Models
    Johan Paduart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 2008
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon
  23. A System Identification View on Two Aquatic Topics: Phytoplankton Dynamics and Water Mass
    Mixing

    Anouk de Brauwere, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, April 2007 
    Promoters: Prof. Willy Baeyens, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  24. Development and Evaluation of a Numerical method for the Identification of a Physical System Described by a Partial Differential Equation: a Case Study 
    Kathleen De Belder, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2006 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  25. Verification and Correction of Test Signals with a Spectrum Analyzer 
    Daan Rabijns, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, March 2006 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. G. Vandersteen, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  26. Identification of Block-Oriented Nonlinear Models
    Philippe Crama, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2004 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Yves Rolain 
  27. Frequency Response Function Measurements in the Presence of Nonlinear Distortions 
    Kenneth Vanhoenacker, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2003 
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  28. Identification of Nonlinear Systems using Interpolated Volterra Models
    József G. Németh, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, (co-tutelle), June 2003 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB), Prof. Dr. ir. István Kollár (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) 
  29. Model Based Claibration of D/A Converters 
    Vargha Balasz, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, (co-tutelle), June 2002 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. Ir. Johan Schoukens (VUB), Dr. István Zoltán (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) 
  30. High Spatial Resolution Experimental Modal Analysis
    Steve Vanlanduit, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2001 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Patrick Guillaume 
  31. Nonlinear Identification with Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic
    Jürgen Van Gorp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, August 2000 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon 
  32. Caching in Dataflow-Based Instrumentation & Measurement Environments 
    Eli Steenpunt, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, October 1999 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Yves Rolain 
  33. Design of Digital Chebyshev Filters in the Complex Domain
    Rudi Vuerinckx, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, February 1998 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Yves Rolain
  34. Nonparametric Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
    Stefaan Duym, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 1998 
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  35. Identification of Linear and Nonlinear Systems in an Errors-in-Variables Least Squares and Total Least Squares Framework
    Gerd Vandersteen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, April 1997 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  36. Design and Realization of Low Crest Factor Broadband Microwave Excitation Signals
    Tom Van den Broeck, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, September 1995 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Alain Barel, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  37. Identification of Linear Systems from Amplitude Information Only 
    Yves Rolain, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, March, 1993 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon 
  38. Identification of Linear Systems from Time- or Frequency-Domain Measurements
    Hugo Van hamme, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June, 1992 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  39. Identification of Multi-Input Multi-Output Systems using Frequency-Domain Models
    Patrick Guillaume, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June, 1992 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Rik Pintelon 
  40. Measuring Nonlinear Systems – A Black Box Approach for Instrument Implementation
    Marc Vanden Bossche, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May, 1990 
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Alain Barel, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  41. Steady-State Analysis of Strongly Nonlinear Circuits 
    Eli Van Den Eijnde, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, December 1989 
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens                
  42. Design of Optimal Input Signals with Minimal Crest Factor
    Edwin Van der Ouderaa, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 1989 
    Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens 
  43. Analysis and Application of a Maximum Likelihood Estimator for Linear Systems 
    Rik Pintelon, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 1988
    Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. J. Renneboog, Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens