Dr. Richard Murray

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Biography

Richard Murray is the Thomas E. Doris Everhart Professor of Control and Dynamical Systems and Bioengineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He has made significant contributions to the fields of control theory and robotics, particularly in the areas of nonlinear control, decision-making in complex systems, and modeling of robotic systems. His research interests focus on developing mathematical tools and frameworks for analyzing and designing control systems that interact with their environments. He has authored numerous papers and is active in the robotics research community, often collaborating with other researchers to advance the field of autonomous systems.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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