Michel De Lara: 3 books
Control Theory for Engineers
A Primer
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2013
Control Theory is at the heart of information and communication technologies of complex systems. It can contribute to meeting the energy and environmental challenges we are facing.
The textbook is organized in the way an engineer classically proceeds to solve a control problem, that is, elaboration...
Stochastic Multi-Stage Optimization
At the Crossroads between Discrete Time Stochastic Control and Stochastic Programming
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
The focus of the present volume is stochastic optimization of dynamical systems in discrete time where - by concentrating on the role of information regarding optimization problems - it discusses the related discretization issues. There is a growing need to tackle uncertainty in applications of optimization....
The Biased Mind
How Evolution Shaped our Psychology Including Anecdotes and Tips for Making Sound Decisions
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Using a wealth of anecdotes, data from academic literature, and original research, this very accessible little book highlights how we all struggle to cope with the maelstrom of choices, influences and experiences that come our way. The authors have slogged through piles of dry research papers to provide...