• MATLAB and Simulink are used as fundamental modeling and simulation tools for research and development wherever engineering and science is applied. More than 6,500 colleges and universities use MATLAB and Simulink for teaching and research. MathWorks products also help prepare students for careers in industry, where the tools are widely used for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation.

  • Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL), located in Cambridge, MA, is the North American R&D organization for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a $40B global manufacturer of electrical products including elevator and escalators, HVAC systems, electrical power systems, satellites and spacecraft, factory automation and industrial robots, transportation systems, and visual information systems. Controls researchers at MERL collaborate with corporate R&D laboratories, business units in Japan and the United States, and academic partners around the world to develop new control algorithms and control technologies that extend the capabilities and the performance envelope of these systems.

    For students who are interested in pursuing an exciting research internship, and for PhD graduates interested in careers in our lab, please check our Website, Facebook, LinkedIn or @MERL_news for our internship program and open positions.

  • Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin, is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 116,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery, and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. With a focus on the U.S. National Defense Strategy, we are developing, innovating, and integrating hypersonic capabilities that travel Mach 5 or more, directed energy that travels at the speed of light, and autonomous systems used for a variety of lifesaving military and commercial applications. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics develops high-performance combat, air mobility and reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. We also provide world-class training, focused logistics support, and advanced targeting and navigation technologies to enable the right people with the right skills to be in the right place at the right time with the right information to accomplish their missions. Lockheed Martin Space builds satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. As we look to the future, we are driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That is why we are designing smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Within Lockheed Martin, the Advanced Technology Laboratories is a research and development center for scientific advancement in the areas of autonomy, robotics, artificial intelligence, command & control, human-machine symbiosis, spectrum operations, hypersonics and cyber.

  • Since its founding in 1994, STEGO in Kennesaw, GA, has been developing, producing, and distributing a constantly growing product range for the protection of electrical and electronic components. Enclosure heaters, filter fans, LEDs, thermostats, smart sensors, humidity switches, and control cabinet accessories ensure optimized climate conditions in a wide variety of environments and ensure the permanent and reliable operation of sensitive components.

    STEGO’s IO-Link–enabled sensors bring standardized communication, real-time environmental monitoring, and device-level diagnostics into modern automation architectures. Seamless integration with PLCs and industrial networks enables reliable access to high-quality data, forming a connected sensing layer that supports advanced automation strategies such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of critical assets.

  • dSPACE is a leading provider of simulation and validation solutions worldwide for developing networked, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles. The company's range of end-to-end solutions are used particularly by automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components in their new vehicles long before a new model is allowed on the road. Not only is dSPACE a sought-after partner in vehicle development, but engineers also rely on our know-how at dSPACE when it comes to aerospace and industrial automation. Our portfolio ranges from end-to-end solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services as well as training and support. With approximately 2,200 employees worldwide, dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, has three project centers in Germany, and serves customers through regional dSPACE companies in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, and South Korea.

  • Quanser is the world leader in innovative technology for engineering education and research. With a heritage in creating leading-edge platforms for controls, mechatronics, and robotics, Quanser has built a legacy over the past 35 years of transformational solutions that bring emerging technologies including autonomous robotics, IoT, self-driving, and virtual reality to students worldwide. Quanser is unique as the only commercial organization that offers a comprehensive, academically sound platform for delivering programs that push the boundaries of traditional engineering education and research. Through a wide network of academic partners and faculty equivalent researchers and course designers, Quanser works with institutions to solve the challenges of modern engineering as true colleagues as opposed to conventional vendors.

  • A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. Our 502 diverse and open access journals, including 493 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals, are supported by more than 295,000 academic experts who share our mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

  • Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, we create innovative technologies, products, and services that help our customers maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future. We combine technology, services and execution expertise to assist our customers with hydrocarbons location, geological data management, drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and production optimization throughout the life of their asset.

  • Unitree Robotics is a global leader in civilian robotics, specializing in the independent research, development, production, and sales of high-performance legged/humanoid robots, the dexterous hands and robotic arms for consumer and industrial markets. The company has gained international recognition through its participation in prestigious events, including the 2021 CCTV Spring Festival Gala (Year of the Ox), the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, the 2023 Super Bowl Pre-Show, the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games, and the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala (Year of the Snake).

    As the first company to publicly retail high-performance quadruped robots and achieve industrial applications, Unitree’s quadruped robots account for 60-70% of global shipments, and it leads globally in delivering large-sized general-purpose humanoid robots. Unitree’s business spans over 50% of countries and regions worldwide.

    Since its founding in 2016, Unitree has focused on developing high-performance general-purpose legged robots for consumer and industrial use. Through independent innovation in hardware and software, it has achieved a leading position in legged robot technology. The company has filed over 200 domestic and international patents, with more than 180 granted to date.

  • The Office of Fellowships at the National Academies administers postdoctoral and senior fellowship awards on behalf of government sponsors. These fellowship awards play an important role in the career development of postdoctoral researchers and scholars for the academic, federal, industrial, and international workforce.

  • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society, dedicated to advancing the state of the art in aeronautics, astronautics, and related engineering disciplines. AIAA serves as a vital bridge between industry, academia, and government, fostering innovation in areas such as autonomous systems, guidance and control, space systems, and advanced air mobility.

    Through its conferences, publications, professional development programs, and standards activities, AIAA supports the global aerospace community and promotes the application of control theory and systems engineering to some of the most complex challenges in aviation and space exploration. AIAA provides valuable opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of aerospace.

  • The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is an international society of over 12,000+ members from 85 countries. SIAM publishes 18 peer-reviewed journals, a robust books program which includes 550+ textbooks and monographs, as well as conference proceedings.

  • Control is the leading global media brand delivering in-depth coverage of control, instrumentation and optimization technologies for the process industries. With its focused editorial content and deep industry reach, Control's mission is to help engineering professionals advance the safety, reliability, sustainability and profitability of the global process industries. Learn more and subscribe to their print magazine and e-newsletter via their website.