2026 Francesco Bullo: Electronics and Electrical Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Electronics and Electrical Engineering	87	338	329	159	152	437	41200

Research.com Recognitions

2019 - SIAM Fellow For contributions to geometric control, distributed control, and network systems with application to robotic coordination, power grids, and social networks.
2014 - Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)
2010 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to geometric and cooperative control with applications to mechanical and robotic systems

Overview

Francesco Bullo is affiliated with the University of California, Santa Barbara in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within engineering and computer science, with a focus on control systems and network dynamics.

They have contributed extensively to the fields of study including:

Engineering
Computer Science

Within these broader fields, Bullo's subfields of study emphasize:

Control and Systems Engineering
Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Computer Networks and Communications
Artificial Intelligence
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Their main research topics encompass:

Control and Stability of Dynamical Systems
Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence
Complex Network Analysis Techniques
Game Theory and Applications
Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
Advanced Control Systems Optimization
Model Reduction and Neural Networks

Frequent publication venues for Bullo include:

arXiv (Cornell University)
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
IEEE Control Systems Letters
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems

Recent published papers include:

"Data-Driven Resilient Predictive Control Under Denial-of-Service," 2022, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
"Matching-based capture strategies for 3D heterogeneous multiplayer reach-avoid differential games," 2022, Automatica
"Data-Driven Self-Triggered Control via Trajectory Prediction," 2023, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
"Convergence properties of the heterogeneous Deffuant-Weisbuch model," 2020, Automatica
"Social Power Evolution in Influence Networks With Stubborn Individuals," 2021, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Frequent co-authors of Bullo include:

Saber Jafarpour
A. S. Davydov
Pedro Cisneros-Velarde
Alexander A. Davydov
Anand Gokhale

Bullo has received professional recognition in the form of several fellowships:

SIAM Fellow (2019) for contributions to geometric control, distributed control, and network systems with applications to robotic coordination, power grids, and social networks
Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) (2014)
IEEE Fellow (2010) for contributions to geometric and cooperative control with applications to mechanical and robotic systems

Best Publications

Coverage control for mobile sensing networks

J. Cortes;S. Martinez;T. Karatas;F. Bullo

4137
Citations
Attack Detection and Identification in Cyber-Physical Systems

Fabio Pasqualetti;Florian Dorfler;Francesco Bullo

2296
Citations
Distributed Control of Robotic Networks: A Mathematical Approach to Motion Coordination Algorithms

Francesco Bullo;Jorge Cortes;Sonia Martinez

2113
Citations
Distributed Control of Robotic Networks

Francesco Bullo

1922
Citations
Synchronization in complex networks of phase oscillators: A survey

Florian Dörfler;Francesco Bullo

1215
Citations
Secondary Frequency and Voltage Control of Islanded Microgrids via Distributed Averaging

John W. Simpson-Porco;Qobad Shafiee;Florian Dorfler;Juan C. Vasquez

1053
Citations
Geometric control of mechanical systems

Francesco Bullo;Andrew D. Lewis

1012
Citations
Synchronization in complex oscillator networks and smart grids

Florian Dörfler;Michael Chertkov;Francesco Bullo

966
Citations
Kron Reduction of Graphs With Applications to Electrical Networks

F. Dorfler;F. Bullo

906
Citations
Synchronization and power sharing for droop-controlled inverters in islanded microgrids

John W. Simpson-Porco;Florian DöRfler;Francesco Bullo

899
Citations
Robust rendezvous for mobile autonomous agents via proximity graphs in arbitrary dimensions

J. Cortes;S. Martinez;F. Bullo

853
Citations
Optimal sensor placement and motion coordination for target tracking

Sonia MartíNez;Francesco Bullo

761
Citations
Controllability Metrics, Limitations and Algorithms for Complex Networks

Fabio Pasqualetti;Sandro Zampieri;Francesco Bullo

708
Citations
Motion Coordination with Distributed Information

S. Martinez;J. Cortes;F. Bullo

652
Citations
Synchronization and Transient Stability in Power Networks and Nonuniform Kuramoto Oscillators

Florian Dörfler;Francesco Bullo

651
Citations
Consensus Computation in Unreliable Networks: A System Theoretic Approach

F. Pasqualetti;A. Bicchi;F. Bullo

609
Citations
SPATIALLY-DISTRIBUTED COVERAGE OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL WITH LIMITED-RANGE INTERACTIONS

Jorge Cortés;Sonia Martínez;Francesco Bullo

562
Citations
Coordination and Geometric Optimization via Distributed Dynamical Systems

Jorge Cortés;Francesco Bullo

557
Citations
Breaking the Hierarchy: Distributed Control and Economic Optimality in Microgrids

Florian Dorfler;John W. Simpson-Porco;Francesco Bullo

547
Citations
Geometric control of mechanical systems : modeling, analysis, and design for simple mechanical control systems

Francesco Bullo;Andrew D. Lewis

537
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Florian Dorfler ETH Zurich

Sonia Martinez University of California, San Diego

Fabio Pasqualetti University of California, Riverside

Emilio Frazzoli ETH Zurich

Joao P. Hespanha University of California, Santa Barbara

Sandro Zampieri University of Padua

Antonio Bicchi Italian Institute of Technology

Sairaj V. Dhople University of Minnesota

Brian Johnson University of Washington

Richard M. Murray California Institute of Technology

External Links

Personal website of Francesco Bullo Google Scholar page

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students exploring Electronics and Electrical Engineering, expanding skills through related online degrees can enhance career prospects. Many professionals benefit from short certificate programs that provide quick, practical knowledge in specialized areas, often leading to higher salaries without the need for lengthy degrees.

Those who prefer less social interaction may find success in fields suited for introverts. The list of introvert jobs that pay well includes roles that focus on analytical and technical skills, making them a good match for engineers seeking rewarding careers with a balanced work environment.

For engineers aiming to transition into leadership or management roles, obtaining an online project management degree can be highly beneficial. Programs like the bachelor project management offer comprehensive training in managing complex projects within technical fields.

Moreover, the quickest online project management degree options allow students to earn credentials rapidly, enabling faster career advancement while continuing their work in engineering or related disciplines.