Advised PhD Theses

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
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
Volterra Series Estimation in the Presence of Prior Knowledge
Georgios Birpoutsoukis, Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 2018
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Wiener System Identification with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions
Koen Tiels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, March 2015
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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)
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)
Tackling Two Drawbacks of Polynomial Nonlinear State-Space Models
Anne Van Mulders, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2012
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Identification of Block-Oriented Nonlinear Models
Philippe Crama, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2004
Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Yves Rolain
Frequency Response Function Measurements in the Presence of Nonlinear Distortions
Kenneth Vanhoenacker, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, June 2003
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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)
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)
High Spatial Resolution Experimental Modal Analysis
Steve Vanlanduit, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 2001
Promoters: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens, Prof. Dr. ir. Patrick Guillaume
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
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
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
Nonparametric Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
Stefaan Duym, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 1998
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steady-State Analysis of Strongly Nonlinear Circuits
Eli Van Den Eijnde, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, December 1989
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
Design of Optimal Input Signals with Minimal Crest Factor
Edwin Van der Ouderaa, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, January 1989
Promoter: Prof. Dr. ir. Johan Schoukens
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