Dr James Taylor FIET
Senior Lecturer
Engineering Building
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancaster
United Kingdom
LA1 4YR
+44 1524 592375
Research Interests
Control theory and optimisation, with a particular focus on state variable feedback using linear and nonlinear generalised non–minimal state space models.
Mechatronic systems engineering and the environment, including applied research into mobile construction and nuclear decommissioning robots, micro–climate control in buildings, automation in agriculture, wave energy converters, the global climate system and intelligent transportation systems.
System identification and signal processing. Developer of the Captain Toolbox for Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, which provides MATLAB compatible functions for data–based mechanistic analysis of nonstationary and nonlinear systems.
Selected Publications
System identification of metabotropic glutamate receptor dependent long–term depression
Tambuyzer, T., Ahmed, T., Berckmans, D., Taylor, J., D., B. & Aerts, J-M. 2013 In : Neural Computation. 25, 3, p. 650-670, 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Non–minimal state variable feedback decoupling control for multivariable continuous–time systems
Taylor, J., Chotai, A. & Cross, P. 2012 In : International Journal of Control. 85, 6, p. 722-734, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Controllable forms for stabilising pole assignment design of generalised bilinear systems
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Burnham, K. J. 31/03/2011 In : IEE Electronics Letters. 47, 7, p. 437-439, 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Multi-objective performance optimisation for model predictive control by goal attainment
Exadaktylos, V. & Taylor, C. J. 2010 In : International Journal of Control. 83, 7, p. 1374-1386, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Control of a dual-arm robotic manipulator
Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. 08/2010 In : Nuclear Engineering International. 55, 673, p. 24-26, 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
James Taylor's Publications
2013
Dynamic data–based modelling of synaptic plasticity: mGluR–dependent long–term depression
Tambuyzer, T., Ahmed, T., Taylor, J., Berckmans, D., D., B. & Aerts, J-M. 02/2013 6th International Conference on Bio–inspired Systems and Signal Processing. p. 48-53 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Paper
System identification of metabotropic glutamate receptor dependent long–term depression
Tambuyzer, T., Ahmed, T., Berckmans, D., Taylor, J., D., B. & Aerts, J-M. 2013 In : Neural Computation. 25, 3, p. 650-670, 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
2012
Linear and nonlinear non-minimal state space control system design.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Tych, W. 2012 System Identification, Environmental Modelling and Control System Design. Wang, L. & Garnier, H. (eds.). London: Springer, p. 559-582 24 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter
Low-level joint control of a robotic manipulator using state-dependent parameter models
Robertson, D. & Taylor, J. 2012 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Multi-State-Dependent parameter model identification and estimation.
Tych, W., Sadeghi, J., Smith, P., Chotai, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2012 System Identification, Environmental Modelling and Control System Design. Wang, L. & Garnier, H. (eds.). London: Springer, p. 191-210 20 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter
Non–minimal state variable feedback decoupling control for multivariable continuous–time systems
Taylor, J., Chotai, A. & Cross, P. 2012 In : International Journal of Control. 85, 6, p. 722-734, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Practical experience with unified discrete and continuous–time, multi–input identification for control system design
Taylor, J., Young, P. & Cross, P. 2012 16th IFAC Symposium on System Identification. Kinnaert, M. (ed.). Brussels: IFAC, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Paper
Recent Developments in the CAPTAIN Toolbox for Matlab
Young, P. & Taylor, J. 2012 16th IFAC Symposium on System Identification . Kinnaert, M. (ed.). Brussels: IFAC, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Paper
SSpace: A flexible and general state space toolbox for MATLAB.
Taylor, C. J. & Pedregal, D. J. 2012 System Identification, Environmental Modelling and Control System Design. Wang, L. & Garnier, H. (eds.). London: Springer, p. 615-636 22 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter
State-dependent control of a hydraulically-actuated nuclear decommissioning robot
Robertson, D. & Taylor, J. 2012 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
State-dependent system identification for control of a hydraulically-actuated nuclear decommissioning robot
Robertson, D., Taylor, J. & Lokuciewski, C. 2012 16th IFAC Symposium on System Identification. Kinnaert, M. (ed.). Brussels: IFAC, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Paper
2011
Controllable forms for stabilising pole assignment design of generalised bilinear systems
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Burnham, K. J. 31/03/2011 In : IEE Electronics Letters. 47, 7, p. 437-439, 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
An Independent Validation of the Optimality of Latching and De-clutching Control by Evolutionary Methods.
Gunn, K. J., Taylor, C. J. & Lingwood, C. J. 2011 9th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
State dependent feed-forward control of a wave energy converter model.
Cross, P., Taylor, J. & Aggidis, G. 2011 9th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2010
State dependent control of a robotic manipulator used for nuclear decommissioning activities.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Robertson, D. 10/2010 IEEE RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems IROS 2010. Taipei, Taiwan, p. 2413-2418 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Captain toolbox analysis of the hyperfast switching peltier cooling system benchmark.
Taylor, C. J. & Young, P. C. 09/2010 UKACC International Conference Control 2010. Burnham, K. J. & Ersanilli, V. E. (eds.). p. 1082-1087 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Continuous-time feed-forward proportional-integral-plus control.
Cross, P., Taylor, C. J. & Aggidis, G. A. 09/2010 UKACC International Conference Control 2010. Burnham, K. J. & Ersanilli, V. E. (eds.). p. 229-234 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Multi-objective evolutionary optimisation of the geometry of a class of controlled wave energy converter.
Gunn, K., Lingwood, C. & Taylor, C. J. 09/2010 UKACC International Conference Control 2010. Burnham, K. J. & Ersanilli, V. E. (eds.). p. 349-354 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Nonlinear control by input-output pole assignment: state space derivation.
Taylor, C. J. & Chotai, A. 09/2010 UKACC International Conference Control 2010. Burnham, K. J. & Ersanilli, V. E. (eds.). p. 1076-1081 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Control of a dual-arm robotic manipulator
Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. 08/2010 In : Nuclear Engineering International. 55, 673, p. 24-26, 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Multi-objective performance optimisation for model predictive control by goal attainment
Exadaktylos, V. & Taylor, C. J. 2010 In : International Journal of Control. 83, 7, p. 1374-1386, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
The Captain toolbox.
Young, P. C., Taylor, C. J., Tych, W., Pedregal, D. J. & McKenna, P. G. 2010
Research output: Non-textual form › Software
2009
Nonlinear control by input-output state variable feedback pole assignment
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 06/2009 In : International Journal of Control. 82, 6, p. 1029-1044, 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Non-minimal state space model-based continuous-time model predictive control with constraints
Wang, L., Young, P. C., Gawthrop, P. & Taylor, C. J. 06/2009 In : International Journal of Control. 82, 6, p. 1122-1137, 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Stabilizing global mean surface temperature: a feedback control perspective
Jarvis, A., Leedal, D., Taylor, J. & Young, P. 05/2009 In : Environmental Modelling and Software. 24, 5, p. 665-674, 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
An interactive PC-based electrical power system simulator for engineering education.
Ma, X., Taylor, C. J. & Joyce, M. J. 2009
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Evolutionary algorithms for the development and optimisation of wave energy converter control systems.
Gunn, K., Taylor, C. J. & Lingwood, C. 2009 8th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Feed-forward control of a nonlinear power take-off simulation for wave energy conversion.
Cross, P., Taylor, C. J. & Aggidis, A. 2009 20th International Conference on Systems Engineering.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Forward path model predictive control using a non-minimal state space form
Exadaktylos, V., Taylor, C. J., Wang, L. & Young, P. C. 2009 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part I: Journal of Systems & Control Engineering. 223, 3, p. 353-369, 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Linear and nonlinear control of a power take-off simulation for wave energy conversion.
Taylor, C. J., Stables, M. A., Cross, P., Gunn, K. & Aggidis, G. A. 2009 8th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Parameter estimation and errors-in-variables techniques
Taylor, C. J. 2009
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
State dependent ramp metering control of motorway bottlenecks using non-linear pole assignment.
Taylor, C. J. & Chotai, A. 2009 12th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
The Captain Toolbox for Matlab
Young, P., Tych, W. & Taylor, J. 2009
Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
The Development of a Prototype of a Multi-Arm Robotic System for Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) Applications within the Nuclear Industry.
Bakari, M. J., Seward, D. W. & Taylor, C. J. 2009
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
2008
Time-series analysis for online recognition and localization of sick pig (sus scrofa) cough sounds
Exadaktylos, V., Silva, M., Ferrari, S., Guarino, M., Taylor, C. J., Aerts, J-M. & Berckmans, D. 12/2008 In : Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 124, 6, p. 3803-3809, 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Real-time recognition of sick pig cough sounds
Exadaktylos, V., Silva, M., Aerts, J-M., Taylor, C. J. & Berckmans, D. 10/2008 In : Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 63, 2, p. 207-214, 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Development of an automated verticality alignment system for a vibro-lance
Shaban, E. M., Ako, S., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W. 07/2008 In : Automation in construction. 17, 5, p. 645-655, 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Constraint handling for state dependent parameter models.
Exadaktylos, V., Taylor, C. J. & Chotai, A. 2008 Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on Control.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Genetic algorithms for the development and optimisation of wave energy converter control systems.
Gunn, K. & Taylor, C. J. 2008
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Nonlinear pole assignment control of state dependent parameter models with time delays.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2008 Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on Control.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Non-minimal state dependent Riccati equation and pole assignment control of nonlinear systems.
Taylor, C. J. & Chotai, A. 2008 Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Systems Engineering.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2007
Proportional-integral-plus control applications of state-dependent parameter models
Taylor, C. J., Shaban, E., Stables, M. & Ako, S. 23/11/2007 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part I: Journal of Systems & Control Engineering. 221, I7, p. 1019-1032, 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Modelling of an hydraulic excavator using simplified refined instrumental variable (SRIV) algorithm
Gu, J., Taylor, J. & Seward, D. 11/2007 In : Journal of Control Theory and Applications. 5, 4, p. 391-396, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Environmental Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with the Captain Toolbox
Taylor, C. J., Pedregal, D. J., Young, P. C. & Tych, W. 1/06/2007 In : Environmental Modelling and Software. 22, 6, p. 797-814, 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Frequency analysis for real-time identification of sick pigs and disease monitoring in pig houses.
Exadaktylos, V., Silva, M., Aerts, J-M., Taylor, C. J., Ferrari, S., Guarino, M. & Berckmans, D. 06/2007 Precision livestock farming '07. Cox, S. (ed.). Wageningen: Wageningen Academic Publishers, p. 125-131 7 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Online recognition and localisation of sick pig cough sounds.
Exadaktylos, V., Silva, M., Aerts, J-M., Taylor, C. J., Ferrari, S., Guarino, M. & Berckmans, D. 06/2007 p. 615-620 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Evaluation of Ramp Metering on the M3/M27 and the potential benefits of predictive and linked control optimized for queue constraints.
Taylor, C. J. 2007
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
System identification, time series analysis and forecasting: The Captain Toolbox handbook.
Pedregal, D. J., Taylor, C. J. & Young, P. C. 2007 Lancaster: Lancaster University. 273 p.
Research output: Book/Report/Proceedings › Other report
2006
Nonlinear control of ventilation rate using state dependent parameter models
Taylor, C. J. & Stables, M. A. 09/2006 In : Biosystems Engineering. 95, 1, p. 7-18, 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Multivariable proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of the ALSTOM nonlinear gasifier simulation
Taylor, C. J. & Shaban, E. 1/05/2006 In : IEE Proceedings - Control Theory and Applications. 153, 3, p. 277-285, 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Control of micro-climate using time delay state dependent parameter models.
Taylor, C. J., Stables, M. A. & Chotai, A. 2006 Proceedings of the 18th international conference on systems engineering (ICSE-06)..
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Design of discrete-time RIDE control system.
Ding, L., Bradshaw, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2006 Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on Control.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Development of an automated verticality alignment system for a vibro-lance.
Taylor, C. J., Shaban, E. M., Chotai, A. & Ako, S. 2006 Proceedings of the 7th Portuguese conference on automatic control (Controlo-07).
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Linear, nonlinear and classical control of a 1/5th scale automated excavator.
Taylor, C. J., Sidiropoulou, E., Shaban, E. M., Tych, W. & Chotai, A. 2006 Proceedings of the 18th international conference on systems engineering (ICSE-06)..
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Nonlinear control system design for construction robots using state dependent parameter models.
Taylor, C. J., Shaban, E. M., Chotai, A. & Ako, S. 2006 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control..
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Non-minimal model predive control with an integral-of-error state variable.
Taylor, C. J., Exadaktylos, V. & Chotai, A. 2006 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control..
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Power optimisation for a 1-DOF surging WEC in regular seas with dynamically changing wave frequency.
McCabe, A. P., Yavuz, H., Bradshaw, A., Taylor, C. J. & Aggidis, G. A. 2006 Proceedings of the SUPERGEN marine energy research consortium : work package 9 : wave power control..
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2005
Comparison of classical and modern control applied to an excavator-arm.
Dixon, R., Taylor, C. J. & Shaban, E. M. 2005 International Federation of Automatic Control 16th Triennial World Congress.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Nonlinear control system design for construction robots: estimation, partial linearization by feedback and state-dependent-parameter control.
Shaban, E. M., Zied, K., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W. 2005 Proceedings of the 22nd international symposium on automation and robotics in construction (ISARC-05).
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Proportional-integral-plus control of a class of nonlinear systems using exact and partial linearisation by feedback.
Shaban, E. M. & Taylor, C. J. 2005 Proceedings of the international conference on automatic control and system engineering (ACSE-05).
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2004
Macroscopic traffic flow modelling and ramp metering control using Matlab/Simulink
Taylor, C. J., McKenna, P. G., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Mackinnon, M. 1/10/2004 In : Environmental Modelling and Software. 19, 10, p. 975-988, 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Environmental test chamber for the support of learning and teaching in intelligent control
Taylor, C. J. 10/2004 In : International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education. 41, 4, p. 375-387, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Cost effective combined axial fan and throttling valve control of ventilation rate
Taylor, C. J., Leigh, P., Chotai, A., Young, P. C., Vranken, E. & Berckmans, D. 09/2004 In : IEE Proceedings-Control Theory and Applications. 151, 5, p. 577-584, 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of ventilation rate in agricultural buildings
Taylor, C. J., Leigh, P. A., Price, L., Young, P. C., Berckmans, D. & Vranken, E. 02/2004 In : Control Engineering Practice. 12, 2, p. 225-233, 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Proportional-Integral-Plus Control Strategy of an Intelligent Excavator
Gu, J., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W. 01/2004 In : Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 19, 1, p. 16-27, 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Identification of a multivariable state dependency for airflow rate in a forced ventilation test chamber.
Taylor, C. J., Stables, M. A. & Young, P. C. 2004 Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on Control. 60 ed.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Multivariable proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of the ALSTOM nonlinear gasifier model.
Taylor, C. J. & Shaban, E. M. 2004 UKACC International Control Conference. 256 ed.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
PIP-gain scheduling control of an intelligent excavator.
Gu, J., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W. 2004 Proceedings of the 21st international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. p. 280-285 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Robustness comparison of control systems for a nuclear power plant.
Ding, L., Bradshaw, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2004 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
State dependent parameter proportional-integral-plus (SDP-PIP) control of a nonlinear robot digger arm.
Shaban, E. M., Taylor, C. J. & Chotai, A. 2004 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control. 59 ed.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2003
Characteristic comparison of control systems for a nuclear power plant.
Bradshaw, A., Ding, L. & Taylor, C. J. 2003 Proceedings of the international conference on agile manufacturing (ICAM2003). p. 4-6 3 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Implementation of a combined fan and valve control design in a ventilation chamber.
Leigh, P., Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A., Young, P. C. & Vranken, E. 2003 Proceedings of the 16th international conference on systems engineering (ICSE2003). p. 423-428 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
State dependent parameter – proportional integral plus (SDP-PIP) control of non-linear systems.
Kontoroupis, P., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2003 Proceedings of the 16th international conference on systems engineering (ICSE2003). p. 373-378 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
State dependent parameter (SDP) modelling of a traffic corridor based on a macroscopic statistical traffic model (STM).
Kontoroupis, P., McKenna, P. G., Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2003 Proceedings of the 16th international conference on systems engineering (ICSE2003). p. 367-372 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Traffic flow modelling and linked ramp metering control for the M3/M27 pilot scheme.
Taylor, C. J., McKenna, P. G., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Scariza, J. 2003 Proceedings of the 16th international conference on systems engineering, ICSE 2003. p. 687-692 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2002
Wave energy research at Lancaster University: PS frog and frond.
Taylor, C. J., Bradshaw, A., Chaplin, R. V., French, M. & Widden, M. B. 2002 Proceedings of the world renewable energy congress VII held in Cologne, Germany.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
2001
Design and application of PIP controllers: robust control of the IFAC ’93 benchmark
Chotai, A., Taylor, C. J. & Young, P. C. 1/08/2001 In : Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control. 23, 3, p. 183-200, 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Data-based modelling and proportional integral plus (PIP) control of nitrate in an activated sludge benchmark
Ghavipanjeh, F., Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 01/2001 In : Water Science and Technology. 44, 1, p. 87-94, 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
2000
State space control system design based on non-minimal state-variable feedback: further generalisation and unification results.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 09/2000 In : International Journal of Control. 73, 14, p. 1329-1345, 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Modelling and control design for free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE) systems
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C., Chotai, A., Mcleod, A. & Glasock, A. R. 04/2000 In : Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research. 75, 4, p. 365-374, 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Data-based modelling and proportional integral plus (PIP) control of nitrate in an activated sludge benchmark.
Ghavipanjeh, F., Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 2000 Proceedings of Aquatech: conference on wastewater and EU nutrient guidelines. Amsterdam
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Modelling and PIP control of dissolved oxygen in a wastewater treatment benchmark system.
Ghavipanjeh, F., Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2000 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control 2000.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Modelling and proportional integral plus (PIP) control of ventilation rate in a fan test chamber.
Leigh, P., Taylor, C. J., Price, L., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2000 Proceedings of the 15th international conference on systems engineering.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Non-minimal state space design: a unified approach to state variable feedback.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2000 Proceedings of the 15th international conference on systems engineering. Coventry University
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of agricultural buildings.
Taylor, C. J., Price, L., Leigh, P., Young, P. C. & Berckmans, D. 2000 Proceedings of Agricontrol 2000: international conference on modelling and control in agriculture, horticulture and post-harvest processing. The Netherlands
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of non-linear systems
McCabe, A. P., Chotai, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2000 In : Systems Science. 26, p. 25-46, 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of non-linear systems.
McCabe, A. P., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Taylor, C. J. 2000 Proceedings of the 15th international conference on systems engineering. Vol. 2, p. 407-412 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of the ALSTOM gasifier problem
Taylor, C. J., McCabe, A. P., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 2000 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part I: Journal of Systems & Control Engineering. 214, 6, p. 469-481, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Proportional-integral-plus control of feedback-dependent systems with input and output constraints.
McCabe, A. P., Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 2000 Proceedings of the UKACC international conference on control 2000. University of Cambridge
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
1999
An analysis of the dynamic response of stomatal conductance to a reduction in humidity over leaves of Cedrella odorata
Jarvis, A. J., Young, P. J., Taylor, C. J. & Davies, W. J. 08/1999 In : Plant, Cell and Environment. 22, 8, p. 913-924, 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Data-Based Mechanistic Modelling (DBM) and control of mass and energy transfer in agricultural buildings
Price, L., Young, P. C., Berckmans, D., Janssens, K. & Taylor, C. J. 1999 In : Annual Reviews in Control. 23, 1, p. 71-82, 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Modelling and control of forced ventilation in agricultural livestock buildings.
Leigh, P., Young, P. C., Chotai, A., Price, L., Taylor, C. J., Vranken, E. & Berckmans, D. 1999
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
1998
Nonminimal state space approach to multivariable ramp metering control of motorway bottlenecks
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Whittaker, J. 11/1998 In : IEE Proceedings-Control Theory and Applications. 145, 6, p. 568-574, 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Modelling and PIP control design for open top chambers
Lees, M. J., Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 10/1998 In : Control Engineering Practice. 6, 10, p. 1209-1216, 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Continuous time Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control with filtering polynomials.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 1998 Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on Control. Institution of Electrical Engineers Conference Publication No. 455, Vol. 2, p. 1391-1396 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
DACCORD: integrated and co-ordinated control.
Kotsialos, A., Ellouni, N., Middelham, F., van Schuppen, J. & Taylor, C. J. 1998 8th World Conference on Transportation Research. Pergamon
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Multivariable Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control of time delay systems.
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 1998
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control of the GEC Alsthom Gasifier benchmark challenge.
Taylor, C. J., McCabe, A., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 1998
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
Proportional-integral-plus (PIP) control of time delay systems
Taylor, C. J., Chotai, A. & Young, P. C. 1998 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part I: Journal of Systems & Control Engineering. 212, 1, p. 37-48, 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) co-ordinated ramp metering control of motorway networks.
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Whittaker, J. 1998
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper
1997
Forecasting and control of interurban traffic networks using a state space formulated traffic model
Taylor, J., Whittaker, J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1997 International Federation of Automatic Control 8th symposium on Transportation systems .
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Forecasting, simulation and control of interurban traffic networks
Taylor, J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1997 12th International Conference on Systems Engineering.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Modelling and control design for Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE) systems used in plant physiology climate change experiments
Taylor, J., Young, P., Chotai, A. & Mcleod, A. 1997 International Federation of Automatic Control 3rd Workshop on Mathematical and Control Applications in Agriculture and Horticulture . Pergamon
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Modelling and control design for open top chambers used in plant physiology climate change experiments
Lees, M., Taylor, J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1997 International Federation of Automatic Control 3rd symposium on Modelling and Control in Biomedical Systems including Biological Systems . Elsevier
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Robust PIP control of multivariable stochastic systems
Taylor, J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1997 12th International Conference on Systems Engineering.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
1996
PIP optimal control with a risk sensitive criterion.
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C. & Chotai, A. 09/1996 UKACC International Control Conference. p. 959-964 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
Structural and predictive aspects of Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control.
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C., Chotai, A. & Dixon, R. 09/1996 UKACC International Conference on Control. IEEE, p. 1374-1379 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
The importance of structure in PIP control design.
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. C., Chotai, A., Tych, W. & Lees, M. J. 1996 UKACC International Control Conference. Vol. Conf., p. 1196-1201 6 p.
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
True Digital Control of carbon dioxide in agricultural crop growth experiments
Taylor, C. J., Lees, M., Young, P. & Minchin, P. E. H. 1996 International Federation of Automatic Control 13th Triennial World Congress. Elsevier
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
True Digital Control of interurban traffic networks
Taylor, C. J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1996 International Federation of Automatic Control 13th Triennial World Congress. Elsevier
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Conference contribution
1994
On the relationship between GPC and PIP control
Taylor, J., Young, P. & Chotai, A. 1994 Advances in Model-Based Predictive Control. Clarke, D. W. (ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 53-68
Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter
James Taylor's Projects
2010
James Taylor's Activities
2013
IET Control and Automation Conference
Dr James Taylor (Member of programme committee), 2013
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
IFAC Workshop on Advances in Control and Automation Theory for Transportation Applications (ACATTA 2013)
Dr James Taylor (Member of programme committee), 2013
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
2012
Executive Committee, IET Control and Automation Network
Dr James Taylor (Member), 1/10/2012 → 30/09/2015
Activity: External academic engagement › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
9th UKACC International Control Conference
Dr James Taylor (Member of programme committee), 2012
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
IFAC Technical Committee on Control in Agriculture
Dr James Taylor (Member), 2012 → …
Activity: External academic engagement › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
IFAC Technical Committee on Modelling and Control of Environmental Systems
Dr James Taylor (Member), 2012 → …
Activity: External academic engagement › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
2011
Visiting Associate Professor at National Taiwan University
Dr James Taylor (Visitor), 2011
Activity: External academic engagement › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
2010
8th UKACC International Control Conference
Dr James Taylor (Member of programme committee), 2010
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
InstMC Mini–Symposia on Challenges in Oil & Gas Subsea Production, UKACC Control Conference
Dr James Taylor (Chair), 2010
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
2009
12th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems
Dr James Taylor (Member of programme committee), 2009
Activity: Conference participation › Participation in conference
2008
Executive Committee, UK Automatic Control Council (UKACC)
Dr James Taylor (Member), 2008 → …
Activity: External academic engagement › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
IFAC Technical Committee on Transportation and Vehicle Systems
Dr James Taylor (Member), 2008 → …
Activity: External academic engagement › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
Current Students
Research students currently supervised by James Taylor include:
