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Alberts' research specializations encompass uncrewed aerial systems, magnetically levitated transportation systems, robotics, smart structures, active noise control, internal combustion engine control, sensor design, spacecraft control, flight control, and active and passive control of flexible structures. He is the author of numerous journal and conference publications, editor of several conference proceedings, and holder of a U.S. patent related to passive damping. Key publications include 'Morphing shape metastructures using the hybrid position feedback control and bistable structural elements' (Nonlinear Dynamics, 2025, with Simsek and Bilgen); 'On the Influence of Structural Flexibility on Feedback Control Stability for Magnetically Suspended Vehicles' (Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 2011, with Hanasoge); 'Design and Analysis of Fiber Enhanced Viscoelastic Damping Polymers' (Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 1995); and 'Passivity-Based Controllers for Flexible Multibody Systems' (IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 1995, with Kelkar and Joshi). His contributions include chairing ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division Education and Aerospace panels and serving as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. Major awards and honors comprise the 2010 Excellence in Industrial Partnering Award from the Batten College of Engineering and Technology, 1988 Outstanding Faculty Award from the Mechanical Engineering Department at Old Dominion University, SERC Visiting Fellowships in 1994 and 1995, and induction into Sigma Xi Honor Society in 1984.