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Electronics and Electrical Engineering
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2026

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Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
72
Citations
24046
World Ranking
799
National Ranking
4

B. De Schutter publication distribution in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where B. De Schutter sits on this spectrum.

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34 publications 1,065+

This scientist: 571 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.

B. De Schutter D-index placement in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where B. De Schutter sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 178 scientists 31 D-Index: 257 scientists 32 D-Index: 263 scientists 33 D-Index: 262 scientists 34 D-Index: 244 scientists 35 D-Index: 236 scientists 36 D-Index: 211 scientists 37 D-Index: 220 scientists 38 D-Index: 214 scientists 39 D-Index: 214 scientists 40 D-Index: 205 scientists 41 D-Index: 187 scientists 42 D-Index: 194 scientists 43 D-Index: 201 scientists 44 D-Index: 155 scientists 45 D-Index: 189 scientists 46 D-Index: 148 scientists 47 D-Index: 160 scientists 48 D-Index: 134 scientists 49 D-Index: 130 scientists 50 D-Index: 141 scientists 51 D-Index: 156 scientists 52 D-Index: 108 scientists 53 D-Index: 130 scientists 54 D-Index: 112 scientists 55 D-Index: 97 scientists 56 D-Index: 111 scientists 57 D-Index: 102 scientists 58 D-Index: 108 scientists 59 D-Index: 120 scientists 60 D-Index: 103 scientists 61 D-Index: 93 scientists 62 D-Index: 92 scientists 63 D-Index: 74 scientists 64 D-Index: 77 scientists 65 D-Index: 73 scientists 66 D-Index: 64 scientists 67 D-Index: 69 scientists 68 D-Index: 60 scientists 69 D-Index: 39 scientists 70 D-Index: 57 scientists 71 D-Index: 59 scientists 72 D-Index: 46 scientists 73 D-Index: 49 scientists 74 D-Index: 38 scientists 75 D-Index: 35 scientists 76 D-Index: 32 scientists 77 D-Index: 35 scientists 78 D-Index: 31 scientists 79 D-Index: 22 scientists 80 D-Index: 34 scientists 81 D-Index: 31 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 23 scientists 84 D-Index: 18 scientists 85 D-Index: 30 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 20 scientists 89 D-Index: 8 scientists 90 D-Index: 17 scientists 91 D-Index: 7 scientists 92 D-Index: 14 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 15 scientists 95 D-Index: 10 scientists 96 D-Index: 12 scientists 97 D-Index: 10 scientists 98 D-Index: 10 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 16 scientists 101 D-Index: 5 scientists 102 D-Index: 7 scientists 103 D-Index: 7 scientists 104 D-Index: 8 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 13 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 5 scientists 109 D-Index: 10 scientists 110 D-Index: 8 scientists 111+ D-Index: 96 scientists
30 D-Index 111+

This scientist: 72 D-Index — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Control theory
  • Algorithm

His primary areas of study are Model predictive control, Control engineering, Control theory, Control theory and Control. His Model predictive control research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Cruise control, Simulation and Optimal control. His research in Simulation focuses on subjects like Intelligent agent, which are connected to Reinforcement learning.

His Control engineering study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Particle swarm optimization, Distributed computing, Automatic control and Benchmark. His research in Control theory intersects with topics in Road traffic control and Nonlinear system. His Control research incorporates elements of Computation and Mathematical optimization.

His most cited work include:

  • A Comprehensive Survey of Multiagent Reinforcement Learning (1182 citations)
  • Brief Equivalence of hybrid dynamical models (635 citations)
  • Multi-agent model predictive control for transportation networks: Serial versus parallel schemes (209 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

B. De Schutter focuses on Model predictive control, Control theory, Mathematical optimization, Control engineering and Control. His research integrates issues of Optimal control, Control theory, Simulation, Benchmark and Optimization problem in his study of Model predictive control. In Control theory, B. De Schutter works on issues like Fuzzy logic, which are connected to Stability.

His Mathematical optimization research incorporates themes from Control system and Computation. His research in the fields of Adaptive control overlaps with other disciplines such as Electric power system. His work carried out in the field of Control brings together such families of science as Multi-agent system and Transport engineering.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Model predictive control (47.92%)
  • Control theory (34.37%)
  • Mathematical optimization (28.65%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2014-2020)?

  • Mathematical optimization (28.65%)
  • Model predictive control (47.92%)
  • Control theory (34.37%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

B. De Schutter mainly focuses on Mathematical optimization, Model predictive control, Control theory, State and Control. His Mathematical optimization research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Traffic flow, Job shop scheduling and Benchmark. His Benchmark research includes elements of Nonlinear model, 2-opt, Distributed model predictive control and Multi-agent system.

B. De Schutter focuses mostly in the field of Model predictive control, narrowing it down to matters related to Automotive engineering and, in some cases, Optimization problem. His studies in Control theory integrate themes in fields like Control engineering, Human-in-the-loop and Curse of dimensionality. His study in Control theory is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both State vector and Reinforcement learning.

Between 2014 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Reinforcement Learning Applied to an Electric Water Heater: From Theory to Practice (67 citations)
  • Timely condition-based maintenance planning for multi-component systems (37 citations)
  • A multi-class model-based control scheme for reducing congestion and emissions in freeway networks by combining ramp metering and route guidance (31 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Algorithm
  • Control theory

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Real-time computing, Reliability engineering, Control theory, Control theory and Model predictive control. Real-time computing is closely attributed to Bayesian network in his work. His work on Proactive maintenance, Planned maintenance and Condition-based maintenance as part of general Reliability engineering study is frequently connected to Corrective maintenance and Spare part, therefore bridging the gap between diverse disciplines of science and establishing a new relationship between them.

His research on Control theory frequently links to adjacent areas such as Automotive engineering. The Control theory study combines topics in areas such as Curse of dimensionality and Reinforcement learning. His Model predictive control study is associated with Control.

Best Publications

  • A Comprehensive Survey of Multiagent Reinforcement Learning

    L. Busoniu;R. Babuska;B. De Schutter

  • Brief Equivalence of hybrid dynamical models

    W. P. M. H. Heemels;B. De Schutter;A. Bemporad

  • Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning: An Overview

    Lucian Buşoniu;Robert Babuška;Bart De Schutter

  • Model predictive control for optimal coordination of ramp metering and variable speed limits

    Andreas Hegyi;Bart De Schutter;Hans Hellendoorn

  • Optimal coordination of variable speed limits to suppress shock waves

    A. Hegyi;Bart De Schutter;J. Hellendoorn

  • Brief Model predictive control for max-plus-linear discrete event systems

    Bart De Schutter;Ton Van Den Boom

  • Deep convolutional neural networks for detection of rail surface defects

    Shahrzad Faghih-Roohi;Siamak Hajizadeh;Alfredo Nunez;Robert Babuska

  • Residential Demand Response of Thermostatically Controlled Loads Using Batch Reinforcement Learning

    Frederik Ruelens;Bert J. Claessens;Stijn Vandael;Bart De Schutter

  • Multi-agent model predictive control for transportation networks: Serial versus parallel schemes

    R. R. Negenborn;B. De Schutter;J. Hellendoorn

  • Demand Response With Micro-CHP Systems

    Michiel Houwing;Rudy R Negenborn;Bart De Schutter

  • Optimal traffic light control for a single intersection

    B. De Schutter;B. De Moor

  • Accelerated gradient methods and dual decomposition in distributed model predictive control

    Pontus Giselsson;Minh Dang Doan;TamáS Keviczky;Bart De Schutter

  • Distributed model predictive control of irrigation canals

    Rudy R. Negenborn;Peter-Jules van Overloop;Tamás Keviczky;Bart De Schutter

  • Model predictive control for ramp metering of motorway traffic: A case study

    T. Bellemans;B. De Schutter;B. De Moor

  • A comparative analysis of distributed MPC techniques applied to the HD-MPC four-tank benchmark

    I. Alvarado;D. Limon;D. Muñoz de la Peña;J.M. Maestre

  • Forecasting day-ahead electricity prices in Europe : The importance of considering market integration

    Jesus Lago;Fjo De Ridder;Peter Vrancx;Bart De Schutter

  • Minimal state-space realization in linear system theory: an overview

    B. De Schutter

  • Fast Model Predictive Control for Urban Road Networks via MILP

    Shu Lin;B. De Schutter;Yugeng Xi;H. Hellendoorn

  • Passenger-demands-oriented train scheduling for an urban rail transit network

    Yihui Wang;Yihui Wang;Tao Tang;Bin Ning;Ton J.J. van den Boom

  • Robust output-feedback controller design via local BMI optimization

    S. Kanev;C. Scherer;M. Verhaegen;B. De Schutter

  • Model predictive control for perturbed continuous piecewise affine systems with bounded disturbances

    I. Necoara;B. De Schutter;T.J.J. van den Boom;J. Hellendoorn

  • Multi-agent model predictive control for transportation networks: serial versus parallel schemes

    Rudy R. Negenborn;Bart De Schutter;Hans Hellendoorn

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert Babuska
Robert Babuska Delft University of Technology
Rudy R. Negenborn
Rudy R. Negenborn Delft University of Technology
Hans Hellendoorn
Hans Hellendoorn Delft University of Technology
Andreas Hegyi
Andreas Hegyi Delft University of Technology
Bart De Schutter
Bart De Schutter Delft University of Technology
Tao Tang
Tao Tang Beijing Jiaotong University
Bin Ning
Bin Ning Beijing Jiaotong University
Manfred Morari
Manfred Morari University of Pennsylvania

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