People

Samer Saab

Professor and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

Office: Block A 706, Byblos
           Irwin Hall 426, Beirut
Extension: 2365
Email: ssaab@lau.edu.lb

Selected Publications:

  1. S. S. Saab and P. Ghanem, “A Multivariable Stochastic Tracking Controller for Robot Manipulators without Joint Velocities,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control. Accepted author version posted online: 09 November 2017.
  2. S. S. Saab, “An optimal stochastic multivariable PID controller: a direct output tracking approach,” International Journal of Control. Accepted author version posted online: 07 Aug 2017
  3. S. S. Saab, “Development of multivariable PID controller gains in presence of measurement noise,” International Journal of Control. Accepted author version posted online: 09 Dec 2016.
  4. S. S. Saab, “A Stochastic PID Controller for a Class of MIMO Systems,” International Journal of Control, vol. 90, no. 3, pp. 447-462, 2017.
  5. S. S. Saab and H. Msheik, “A Novel RFID Based Pose Estimation Using Single Stationary Antenna,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 3, pp. 1842-1852, 2016.
  6. S. S. Saab and R. Toukhtarian, “A MIMO Sampling Rate Dependent Controller,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 62, no. 6, pp. 3662-3671, 2015.
  7. R. Toukhtarian, A. Sanjab, and S. S. Saab, “On the model order reduction of a direct current motor,” International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 52-70, 2015.
  8. R. Toukhtarian and S. S. Saab, “Impact of Model-Order Reduction of a DC Motor on Control Systems: An Undergraduate Laboratory Module,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 1–9, 2014.
  9. S. S. Saab and Z. Nakad, “A standalone RFID Indoor Positioning System Using Passive Tags,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 58, no. 5, MAY 2011, pp. 1961-1970
  10. S. S. Saab, Jad Houbeika, and Iyad Ouaiss, “A Novel Pseudo-Random Noise and Band Jammer Generator Using a Composite Sinusoidal Function,” in the IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 58, no 2, February 2010.
  11. S. S, Saab, W. Mhanna, S. Saliba, “Conceptualization Study for Using RFID as a Stand-Alone Vehicle Positioning System,” International Journal of Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Applications, 2009.
  12. S. S. Saab, and Joud Khoury, “An Alternative Setup for a Base Station Cellular Antenna,” in the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 56, no 1, January 2007, pp.35-42.
  13. S. S. Saab, “Optimality of First Order ILC among Higher Order ILC,” in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 51 no. 8, August 2006, pp. 1332-1336.
  14. S. S. Saab, and Zaher Kassas, “Power Matching Approach for GPS Coverage Extension,” in the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 7, no. 2, June 2006, pp. 156-166.
  15. S. S. Saab, “Optimal Selection of the Forgetting Matrix into an Iterative Learning Control Algorithm,” in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control., Control, vol. 50, no. 12, December 2005, pp. 2039-2043.
  16. S. S. Saab, “Selection of the Learning Gain Matrix of an Iterative Learning Control Algorithm in Presence of Measurement Noise,” in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 50, no. 11, November 2005, pp. 1761-1774.
  17. S. S. Saab, “A Discrete-time Stochastic Iterative Learning Control Algorithm for a Class of Nonlinear Systems,” Control and Intelligent Systems Journal, ACTA Press, vol. 33, no 2, pp. 95-101, 2005.
  18. S. S. Saab, “A Heuristic Kalman Filter for a Class of Nonlinear Systems”, in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 49, no 12, pp. 2261-2265, December, 2004.
  19. S. S. Saab, “A Stochastic Iterative Learning Control Algorithm with Application to an Induction Motor,” the International Journal of Control, pp., vol. 77, pp. 144-163, January, 2004.
  20. S. S. Saab, “Stochastic P-type/D-type Iterative Learning Control Algorithms,” the International Journal of Control, pp. 139-148, vol. 76, no 2, February, 2003.
  21. S. S. Saab, G. E. Nasr, and E. A. Badr, “Compensation of Axle-Generator Errors Due to Wheel Slip and Slide,” the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 51, no. 3, pp 577-587, May 2002.
  22. S. S. Saab and P. Zouein, “Forecasting passenger load for a fixed planning horizon,” the Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 7, no. 6, pp 361-372, November 2001.
  23. S. S. Saab, “On a Discrete-Time Stochastic Learning Control Algorithm,” the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 46, August 2001, pp. 1333-1336.
  24. S. S. Saab, “A Discrete-Time Stochastic Learning Control Algorithm,” the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 46. no. 6, pp. 877-887, June 2001.
  25. S. S. Saab, E. A. Badr, and G. E. Nasr, “Univariate Modeling and Forecasting of Energy Consumption: The Case of Electricity in Lebanon,” Energy, vol. 26, no. 1, February 2001, pp. 1-14.
  26. S. S. Saab, “A Map Matching Approach for Train Positioning. Part I: Development and Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 49, no. 2, March 2000, pp. 467-475.
  27. S. S. Saab, “A Map Matching Approach for Train Positioning. Part II: Application and Experimentation,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 49, no. 2, March 2000, pp. 476-484.
  28. S. S. Saab, and G. E. Nasr, “Sensitivity of Discrete-Time Kalman Filter to Statistical Modeling Errors,” Optimal Control: Application and Methods, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 249-259, Sept./Oct. 1999.
  29. S. S. Saab, “Robustness and Convergence Rate of a Discrete-Time Learning Control Algorithm for a Class of Nonlinear Systems, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, vol. 9, no. 9, pp. 559-571, July 1999.
  30. S. S. Saab, W. G. Vogt, and M. H. Mickle, “Learning Control Algorithms for Tracking Slowly Varying Trajectories,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, vol. 27 Part B, no. 4, pp. 657-670, August 1997.
  31. S. S. Saab, “A Discrete-Time Learning Control Algorithm for a Class of Linear Time-Invariant Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 40. no. 6, pp. 1138-1142, June 1995.
  32. S. S. Saab, “On the P-type Learning Control,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Con­trol. vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 2298-2302, November 1994.
  33. Z. Nakad, R. Mahfouz, S. Saab, “Speed Measurement Using RFID Passive Tags,” International Journal of Automated Identification Technology (IJAIT), 2(2), July-December 2010, pp. 75-80 (ISSN: 0975-2056).
  34. S. S. Saab, “An RSS Based Localization Algorithm in Cellular Networks,” ACEEE Int. J. on Network Security , Vol. 02, No. 04, pp. 46-50, Oct 2011.