Rate My Professor Zane Gastineau

Dr. Gastineau's academic interests encompass control theory, robotics, autonomous systems, machine health monitoring, multidisciplinary engineering design, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and control systems. His research has focused on areas such as jet engine control, robust model-based control, turbofan engine control, modeling and simulation, flight dynamics, and systems dynamics. He has authored or co-authored several publications, including "Turbine Engine Performance Improvements—A Proactive Approach" (2002), "Robust model-based control for jet engines" (1998), "Quantitative Nyquist array feedback design" (1995), "Robust multivariable turbofan engine control: A case study" (1995), "Tracking filter selection and control mode selection for model based control" (1994), and "Intelligent Engine Control (IEC)" (1992). These works, primarily conference papers and articles, have contributed to advancements in propulsion technology and engine health management, with a total of 81 citations. Dr. Gastineau is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He teaches courses including Electromechanics, Controls 1, Controls 2, and Microprocessors.