Journal Articles
[J33] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, H.B. Du, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Robust feedback-cascaded high-gain observers for uncertain nonlinear systems. under review, 2025
[J32] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, W.C. Xue, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Filtered feedback-cascaded high-gain observers for observability canonical systems. under review, 2024
[J31] H.F. Wang, G.H. Wen, W.C. Xue, Z.P. Fan, F. Zhang. Peak-free feedback-cascaded generalized extended high-gain observer: A multi-saturation approach. under review, 2024
[J30] C. Liu, Z.Y. Chen, F. Chen, W.W Yu, F. Zhang. Flexible target-fencing control with distributed singleton formation avoidance. under review, 2024
[J29] H.X. Hu, G.H. Wen*, Y. Chen, F. Zhang, T.W. Huang. Social power evolution analysis for Friedkin-Johnsen model with oblivious individuals. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, under review, 2024
[J28] F. Zhang, C.L. Jin*, W.G. Xia, X.M. Sun, H. Bai. Cooperative pointing control of multi-robot systems via distributed target estimation. Systems & Control Letters, online, 2025
[J27] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng*, F. Zhang, Q. Li, Y. Zhang, A. Zemouche. Observer design method for nonlinear generalized systems with nonlinear algebraic constraints with applications. Automatica regular paper, online, 2023
[J26] P. Ramazi*, F. Zhang, M. Cao. Cooperative concurrent targeting for planar arrays of point sources. Automatica, online, 2023
[J25] F. Zhang, Y.L. Li*, W.G. Xia, T. Liu, W.W. Yu. Synchronization of Lur’e networks via heterogeneous unknown interconnections. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 71(2):807-811, February 2024
[J24] J.Z. Wu, S. Yuan, Q.Q. Dang, F. Zhang*, W.W. Yu. Cooperative pointing control of collinear double-integrators without angular velocity. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 360(12):9050-9064, August 2023
[J23] T.T. Zhang, S.J. Zhang*, F.Z. Guo, X.T. Zhao, F. Zhang. Prescribed time attitude containment control for satellite cluster with bounded disturbances. ISA Transactions, 137:160-174, June 2023
[J22] X.L. Wang, H.S. Su*, F. Zhang, G.R. Chen. A robust distributed interval observer for LTI systems. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control full paper, 68(3):1337-1352, March 2023
[J21] N. Wang, G.H. Wen*, Y. Wang, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche. Fuzzy adaptive cooperative consensus tracking of high-order nonlinear multi-agent networks with guaranteed performances. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(9):8838-8850, September 2022
[J20] N. Wang, Y. Wang, G.H. Wen*, M.L. Lv, F. Zhang. Fuzzy adaptive constrained consensus tracking of high-order multi-agent networks: A new event-triggered mechanism. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems, 52(9):5468-5480, September 2022
[J19] R.W. Zuo, Y.H. Li*, M.L. Lv, Z.C. Liu, F. Zhang. Fuzzy adaptive output-feedback constrained trajectory tracking control for HFVs with fixed-time convergence. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 30(11): 4828-4840, September 2022
[J18] F. Zhang, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche, W.W. Yu*, J.H. Park. Output feedback self-synchronization of directed Lur’e networks via global connectivity. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(7):6490-6503, July 2022
[J17] S.J. Zhang*, T.T. Zhang, H.B. Guo, F. Zhang. General attitude cooperative control of satellite formation by set stabilization. Acta Astronautica, 191:125-133, February 2022
[J16] S. Li, W.G. Xia*, F. Zhang. Synchronization of continuous-time linear systems with time-varying output couplings. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 18(1):143-152, January 2022
[J15] J.Z. Wu, W.H. Pu, F. Zhang*, W.W. Yu. Decentralized targeting control of collinear agents. Asian Journal of Control, 24:782–793, 2022
[J14] X.L. Wang, H.S. Su*, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche, G.R. Chen. Interval observer design and consensus of multi-agent systems with time-varying interval uncertainties. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 59(5):3392-3417, 2021
[J13] N. Wang, Y. Wang, J.H. Park*, M.L. Lv, F. Zhang*. Fuzzy adaptive finite-time consensus tracking control of high-order nonlinear multi-agent networks with dead-zone. Nonlinear Dynamics, 106:3363–3378, 2021
[J12] P.F. Lu, H. Wang, F. Zhang, W.W. Yu*, G.R. Chen. Formation control of nonholonomic mobile robots using distributed estimators. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 67(12):3162-3166, 2020
[J11] G.H. Wen*, P.J. Wang, T.W. Huang, J.H. Lv, F. Zhang. Distributed consensus of layered multi-agent systems subject to attacks on edges. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 67(9):3152-3162, 2020
[J10] F.Z. Guo, T.T. Zhang, F. Zhang, L. Gao, Z.P. Wang, S.J. Zhang*. Event-triggered coordinated attitude control for satellite formation under switching topology. Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 2(2):e34, 2020.
[J9] A. Zemouche, F. Zhang, F. Mazenc, R. Rajamani*. High-gain nonlinear observer design with lower tuning parameter. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control full paper, 64(8):3194-3209, 2019
[J8] X.D. Chen*, J.M.A. Scherpen, F. Zhang. Model reduction of synchronized Lur’e networks with incrementally sector-bounded nonlinearities. European Journal of Control, 50:11-19, November 2019
[J7] S. Baldi*, F. Zhang, T.L. Quang, P. Endel, O. Holu. Passive versus active learning in operation and adaptive maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Applied Energy, 252:113478, October 2019
[J6] S. Yuan*, F. Zhang, S. Baldi. Adaptive tracking of switched nonlinear systems with prescribed performance using a reference-dependent reparametrization approach. International Journal of Control, 92(6): 1243-1251, 2019
[J5] F. Zhang, H.L. Trentelman*, G. Feng, J.M.A. Scherpen. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems via dynamic output feedback. European Journal of Control, 44:15-26, November 2018
[J4] F. Zhang*, H.L. Trentelman, J.M.A. Scherpen. Robust cooperative output regulation of heterogeneous Lur’e networks. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 27(16):3061-3078, 2017
[J3] F. Zhang*, H.L. Trentalman, J.M.A. Scherpen. Dynamic feedback synchronization of Lur’e networks via incremental sector boundedness. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 61(9):2579-2584, September 2016
[J2] F. Zhang, H.L. Trentelman*, J.M.A. Scherpen. Fully distributed robust synchronization of networked Lur’e systems with incremental nonlinearities. Automatica regular paper, 50(10):2515-2526, October 2014
[J1] S.J. Zhang*, X.B. Cao, F. Zhang, L. He. Monocular vision-based iterative pose estimation algorithm from corresponding feature points. Science China Information Sciences, 53(8):1682-1696, August 2010
Book Chapters
[B1] J.J. Fu, G.H. Wen, Y.J. Xu, A. Zemouche, F. Zhang. Resilient cooperative control of input constrained networked cyber-physical systems. Security and Resilience in Cyber-Physical Systems: Detection, Estimation and Control, Springer, 2022
Conference Proceedings
[C13] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng, F. Zhang, Q.H. NGUYEN, M. Alma, A. Zemouche. Distributed high-gain observer for nonlinear connected autonomous vehicle. American Control Conference, to appear, Denver, Colorado, USA, July 8-10, 2025
[C12] S.Y. Meng, F.W. Meng, F. Zhang, M. Alma, M. Haddad, A. Zemouche. Nonlinear observer design for vehicle lateral load transfer ratio estimation. American Control Conference, pp.1350-1354, Toronto, Canada, July 8-12, 2024
[C11] C. Liu, F. Zhang, X.Y. Liao, Z.Z. Zhang. Two distributed singleton formation avoidance strategies for noncooperative target fencing. Youth Academic Annual Conference of Chinese Association of Automation, pp.1255-1260, DaLin, China, June 7-9, 2024
[C10] H. Arezki, F. Zhang, A. Zemouche. A HG/LMI-based observer for a tumor growth model. European Control Conference, pp.259-263, London, UK, July 12-15, 2022
[C9] F. Zhang, H.L. Liang, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche, W.W. Yu. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems by periodically intermittent control. IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation invited session, pp.1102-1107, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 16-19, 2019
[C8] F. Zhang, W.W. Yu, G.H. Wen, A. Zemouche. Practical absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems via periodic event-triggered feedback. China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, pp.42-47, Doha, Qatar, January 1-4, 2019
[C7] H.L. Liang, Z. Zhou, F. Zhang, C. Peng, Y.L. Wang. Stochastic stability of evolutionary prisoner’s dilemma. Australian & New Zealand Control Conference, pp.1-6, Melbourne, Australia, December 6-8, 2018
[C6] P.F. Lu, W.W. Yu, F. Zhang. Leader-follower formation control with mismatched compasses. Chinese Control Conference invited session, pp.8821-8826, DaLian, China, July 26-28, 2017
[C5] F. Zhang, M. Mazo Jr., N. van de Wouw. Absolute stabilization of Lur’e systems under event-triggered feedback. IFAC World Congress open invited session, pp.15866-15871, Toulouse, France, July 9-14, 2017
[C4] A.V. Proskurnikov, F. Zhang, M. Cao, J.M.A. Scherpen. A general criterion for synchronization of incrementally dissipative nonlinearly coupled agents. European Control Conference, pp.581-586, Linz, Austria, July 15-17, 2015
[C3] F. Zhang, W.G. Xia, H.L. Trentelman, K.H. Johansson, J.M.A. Scherpen. Robust synchronization of directed Lur’e networks with incremental nonlinearities. IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control, pp.276-281, Antibes, France, October 8-10 2014
[C2] F. Zhang, P. Ramazi, M. Cao. Distributed concurrent targeting for linear arrays of point sources. IFAC World Congress, pp.8323-8328, Cape Town, South Africa, August 24-29, 2014
[C1] Y.H. Geng, W. Lu, F. Zhang. Robust sliding mode control for attitude control of small satellite. IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, Germany, April 2011