- Electrical and Computer Engineering
David Q. Mayne was a professor at the University of California, Davis from 1989 to 1996, before returning to Imperial College London as a researcher. His research spanned optimization, model predictive control, nonlinear control and adaptive control, contributing significantly to the development of algorithms for complex non-differentiable optimization problems. These advancements have been pivotal in engineering design, particularly in the creation of linear and nonlinear control systems. In addition, Mayne pioneered differential dynamic programming, or DDP, one of the oldest trajectory optimization techniques in optimal control literature.
Dr. Mayne's contributions to the field of control systems engineering will be remembered and revered by many. His dedication and groundbreaking work have left an indelible mark on the academic and engineering communities.