Book Chapters and Newsletters Articles

  • Submodular maximization subject to uniform and partition matroids: from theory to practical applications and distributed solutions,
    Solmaz Kia,
    Elsevier Encyclopedia Control, Submitted 2024
  • [PDF]

  • Multi-agent coverage control: from discrete assignments to continuous multi-agent distribution matching,
    Solmaz Kia and Sonia Martinez
    ASME Summer 2024 DSCD Newsletter, Submitted 2024
  • [PDF]

    Journal Publications

  • Sequential Gaussian variational inference for nonlinear state estimation applied to robotic applications,
    Minwon Seo, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, under review, 2024
  • [ArXiv]

  • Time-varying convex optimization with O(n) computational complexity,
    Mohammadreza Rostami, Hossein Moradian, Solmaz Kia,
    Automatica, under review 2024

  • Stein-MAP: a sequential variational inference framework for maximum a posteriori estimation,
    Minwon Seo, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Transactions on Robotics, under review, 2023
  • [ArXiv]

  • Bayesian Online Learning for Human-assisted Target Localization,
    Minwon Seo, Solmaz Kia,
    Automatica, under review, 2023
  • [ArXiv]

  • Stein coverage: a variational inference approach to distribution-matching multisensor deployment,
    Donipolo Ghimire, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters,9(6):5370-5376, 2024
  • [ArXiv]

  • OptiTrack-aided supervised learning for neural network based ultra-wideband ranging bias correction ,
    Changwei Chen, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Sensors, 24(6):8484-8492, 2024
  • [PDF]

  • Privacy preservation in continuous-time average consensus algorithm via deterministic additive perturbation signals,
    Navid Rezazadeh, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Transactions on Control of Networked Systems, 11(1):534-546, 2024
    [arXiv]

  • Self-Localizing on-demand portable wireless beacons for coverage enhancement of RF beacon-based indoor localization systems,
    Changwei Chen, Solmaz S Kia
    IEEE Journal of Indoor and Seamless Positioning and Navigation, Volume 1, pages: 180-186, 2023
    [PDF (Open access)]

  • Augmented UWB-ZUPT-SLAM utilizing multi-sensor fusion,
    Chi-Shih Jao, Danmeng Wang, Changwei Chen, Eudald Sangenis, Joe Grasso, Solmaz S Kia, Andrei M Shkel
    IEEE Journal of Indoor and Seamless Positioning and Navigation, Volume 1, 2023
    [PDF (Open access)]

  • Distributed strategy selection: A submodular set function maximization approach,
    Navid Rezazadeh, Solmaz Kia,
    Automatica, Volume 153, 111000, 2023 (open access)

  • A study on accelerating average consensus algorithms using delayed feedback,
    H. Moradian, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Transactions on Control of Networked Systems, 10(1):157-168, 2023
    [arXiv]

  • Online target localization using adaptive belief propagation in the HMM framework ,
    Minwon Seo, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters , 7(4):10288-10295, 2022

  • PINDOC: Pedestrian indoor navigation system integrating deterministic, opportunistic, and cooperative functionalities,
    Chi-Shih Jao, Ali A. Abdallah, Changwei Chen, Minwon Seo, Solmaz S. Kia, Zaher M. Kassas, Andrei M. Shkel,
    IEEE Sensors, 22(14):14424-14435, 2022

  • Cooperative localization using learning-based constrained optimization,
    Changwei Chen, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters , 7(3):7052-7058, 2022

  • Learning-based measurement scheduling for loosely-coupled cooperative localization,
    Jianan Zhu, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(3):6313-6319, 2022
    [arXiv]

  • Quantum-inspired evolutionary algorithm for service-matching task assignment,
    Joan Vendrell, Solmaz Kia,
    Information, 13(9), 2022

  • A distributed service-matching coverage via heterogeneous agents,
    Yi-fan Chung, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2):4400-4407, 2022
    [arXiv]

  • Learning contraction policies from offline data
    N. Rezazadeh, M. Kolarich, Solmaz Kia, N. Mehr
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, April 2022
    [arXiv]

  • UWB sensor placement for foot-to-foot ranging in dual-foot mounted ZUPT-aided INS
    Changwei Chen, Chi-Shih Jao, Andrei Shkel, Solmaz Kia,
    IEEE Sensors Letters, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Feb. 2022
    [PDF]

  • A distributed modified Newton-Raphosn algorithm ,
    H. Moradian, Solmaz S. Kia
    Automatica, Volume 136, February 2022
    [arXiv]

  • Decentralized Cooperative Localization with LoS and NLoS UWB Inter-agent Ranging
    J. Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Sensors Journal, 22(6), March 2022
    [arXiv]

  • A server-assisted loosely-coupled cooperative localization under limited connectivity,
    J. Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Sensors Letters, 5(4), April 2021

  • Cluster-based distributed augmented Lagrangian algorithm for a class of constrained convex optimization problems,
    H. Moradian, Solmaz S. Kia
    Automatica, Volume 129, July 2021
    [arXiv]

  • Deterministic privacy preservation in static average consensus problem,
    A. Esteki. Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Control Systems Letters, 5(6):2036-2041, Dec. 2021)
    [arXiv, extended verion]

  • A sub-modular receding horizon solution for mobile multi-agent persistent monitoring,
    N. Rezazadeh, Solmaz S. Kia
    Automatica, Volume 127, May 2021
    [arXiv],[Video Demo]

  • On the positive effect of delay on the rate of convergence of a class of linear time-delayed systems,
    H. Moradian, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Volume: 65(11), Nov. 2020
    [arXiv (Extended version)]

  • Dynamic active average consensus,
    Y. Chung, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Control Systems Letters, Volume:5, Issue: 4, October 2021
    [arXiv]

  • A SPIN-based dynamic TDMA communication for an UWB-based infrastructure-free cooperative navigation,
    J. Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Sensors Letters, Volume: 4 , Issue: 7 , July 2020
    [PDF] [Video]

  • Measurement scheduling for cooperative localization in resource-constrained conditions,
    Q. Yan, L. Jiang, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters , Volume: 5 , Issue: 2 , April 2020
    [arXiv]

  • Distributed leader following of an active leader for heterogeneous linear multi-agent systems,
    Y. Chung, Solmaz S. Kia
    Systems & Control Letters, Volume 137, March 2020
    [arXiv]

  • Bias compensation for UWB ranging for pedestrian geolocation applications,
    J. Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Sensors Letters, 3(9), 2019

  • Cooperative localization under limited connectivity,
    J. Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 35(6):1523-1530, 2019
    [arXiv]

  • On the cycle flow formulation of optimal network flow problems and respective distributed solutions,
    R. Asadi, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 6(5):1251-1260, September 2019

  • Tutorial on dynamic average consensus: the problem, its applications, and the algorithms,
    Solmaz S. Kia, B. Van Scoy, J. Cortes, R. A. Freeman, K. M. Lynch and S. Martinez
    IEEE Control Systems, 39(3):40-72, 2019
    2021 IEEE Control Systems Magazine Outstanding Paper Award
    [arXiv]

  • On robustness analysis of a dynamic average consensus algorithm to communication delay,
    H. Moradian, Solmaz Kia
    IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, 6(2):633-641, 2019
    [arXiv]

  • New anti-windup structure for magnitude and rate limited inputs and peak-bounded disturbances,
    M. Sadeghi Reineh, Solmaz Kia, F. Jabbari
    Automatica, 97(11):301-305, 2018
    [PDF]

  • Server assisted distributed cooperative localization over unreliable communication links,
    Solmaz Kia, J. Hechtbauer, D. Gogokhiya, and S. Martinez,
    IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 34(5):1392-1399, 2018
    [arXiv]

  • A track-to-track fusion method for tracks with unknown correlations,
    M. Zarei-Jalalabadia, S. M. Malaek, Solmaz S. Kia
    IEEE Control Systems Letters, 2(2):189-194, 2018
    [PDF]

  • Distributed optimal in-network resource allocation algorithm design via a control theoretic approach,
    Solmaz S. Kia,
    Systems & Control Letters, 107: 49-57, September 2017

  • Cooperative localization for mobile agents: a recursive decentralized algorithm based on Kalman filter decoupling,
    Solmaz S. Kia, Stephen Rounds, Sonia Martinez,
    Control System Magazine, April issue: 86-101, 2016.
    [arXiv]

  • Distributed event-triggered communication for dynamic average consensus in networked systems,
    Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, and Sonia Martinez,
    Automatica, 59(9): 112-119, 2015.
    [arXiv]

  • Distributed convex optimization via continuous-time coordination algorithms with discrete-time communication,
    Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, and Sonia Martinez,
    Automatica, 55(5): 254–264, 2015.
    [arXiv]


  • Dynamic Average Consensus under Limited Control Authority and Privacy Requirements,
    Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, and Sonia Martinez,
    International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 25:1941-1966, 2015.
    [arXiv] [bibtex]

  • Controllers for Linear System with Bounded Actuators: Slab Scheduling and Anti-Windup,
    Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari,
    Automatica, 49(3):762-769, 2013.
    [PDF]

  • On Bounded Real Matrix Inequality Dilation,
    Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari,
    International Journal of Control, 85(10):1593-1601, 2012.
    [PDF] [bibtex]

  • Modified Dynamic Anti-windup through Deferral of Activation,
    Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari,
    International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 22(15):1661-1673, 2012.
    [PDF]

  • Multi-stage Anti-Windup Compensation for Open-loop Stable Plants,
    Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari,
    IEEE Transaction on Automatic Control, 56(9), 2011.
    [PDF]

  • Modified Anti-windup Compensators for Stable Plants,
    Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari,
    IEEE Transaction on Automatic Control, 54(8), 2009.
    [PDF]
  • Refereed Conference Publications

  • [CA44] Chungwei Chen, Solmaz S. Kia, "A Rényi divergence based approach to fault detection and exclusion for tightly coupled GNSS/INS system", International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, Virtual event, 2021, [PDF]

  • [CA43] Jianan Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia (2020), "An UWB-based communication protocol design for an infrastructure-free cooperative navigation", IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS), Virtual event, 2020, [PDF]

  • [CA42] Jianan Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia (2020), "UWB ranging aided pedestrian geolocation with GPB-based filtering for LoS and NLoS measurement processing", IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS), Virtual event, 2020, [PDF] [Video]

  • [CA41] Boya Sun, Jemin George, Solmaz S. Kia (2020), "High-resolution modeling of the fastest first-order optimization method for strongly convex functions", IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), Virtual event, 2020, [PDF][Extended arXiv version]

  • [CA40] Qi Yan, L. Jiang, Solmaz S. Kia (2020), "Measurement scheduling for cooperative localization in resource-constrained conditions", International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Virtual event, 2020.

  • [CA39] Yi-Fan Chung, Solmaz S. Kia (2019),"Distributed dynamic containment control over a strongly connected and weight-balanced digraph", IFAC Workshop on Distributed Estimation and Control in Networked Systems,Chicago, IL.

  • [CA38] Navid Rezazadeh, Solmaz S. Kia (2019),"A receding horizon approach to persistent monitoring for a group of mobile agents over an urban area", IFAC Workshop on Distributed Estimation and Control in Networked Systems,Chicago, IL.

  • [CA37] Yi-Fan Chung, Solmaz Kia (2019),"Distributed minimum energy leader-follower algorithm for multi-agent systems with an active non-homogenous leader", European Control Conference , Naples, Italy.

  • [CA36] Hossein Moradian, Solmaz Kia (2019),"Accelerated average consensus algorithm using outdated feedback", European Control Conference , Naples, Italy.

  • [CA35] Jianan Zhu, Solmaz Kia (2019),"UWB-based infrastructure-free cooperative navigation with NLoS ranging bias compensation for indoor pedestrian geolocation", ION’s International Technical Meeting, Reston, VA, submitted.PDF

  • [CA34] Seyyed Ahmad Razavi, Eli Bozorgzadeh, Solmaz Kia (2019),"Communication-computation co-design of decentralized task chain in CPS applications", Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) Conference , Florence, Italy, to appear.

  • [CA33] Hossein Moradian, Solmaz Kia (2018),"A study of the rate of convergence increase due to time delay for a class of linear systems", IEEE Control and Decision Conference , Miami, FL.

  • [CA32] Jianan Zhu, Solmaz Kia (2018),"A loosely coupled cooperative localization augmentation to improve human geolocation in indoor environments", Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation Conference, Nantes, France. [PDF]

  • [CA31] Seyyed Ahmad Razavi, Eli Bozorgzadeh, Kanghee Kim and Solmaz Kia (2018),"Resource-aware decentralization of a UKF-based cooperative localization for networked mobile robots", Euromicro DSD 2018 conference, Prague, Czech Republic.

  • [CA30] Navid Rezazadeh, Solmaz S. Kia (2018),"Privacy preservation in a continuous-time static average consensus algorithm over directed graphs", American Control Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

  • [CA29] Jianan Zhu, Solmaz S. Kia (2017),"Consistent loosely coupled decentralized cooperative navigation for team of mobile agents", ION’s International Technical Meeting , Monterey, CA.[PDF]

  • [CA28] Solmaz S. Kia (2017), "An augmented Lagrangian distributed algorithm for an in-network optimal resource allocation problem", American Control Conference, Seattle,WA.
  • [CA27] Hossein Moradian, Solmaz S. Kia (2017), "Dynamic average consensus in the presence of communication delay over directed graph topologies", American Control Conference, Seattle, WA.

  • [CA26] Maryam Sadeghi Reineh, Solmaz S. Kia, Faryar Jabbari (2017),"Anti-windup designs for systems with amplitude and rate bounded actuators", 20th IFAC World Congress.

  • [CA25] A. Asadi, Solmaz S. Kia, A. Regan (2016),"Cycle basis distributed ADMM solution for optimal network flow problem over bi-connected graphs", 54th Allerton Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing, Monticello, Il.

  • [CA24] Solmaz S. Kia (2016),"Distributed optimal resource allocation over networked systems and use of an epsilon-exact penalty function, 14th IFAC Symposium on Large Scale Complex Systems, Riverside, CA.

  • [CA23] Maryam Sadeghi Reineh, Solmaz S. Kia, Faryar Jabbari (2016),"Multi-stage anti-windup for LTI systems with actuator magnitude and rate saturation", American Control Conference, Boston, MA.

  • [CA22] Solmaz S. Kia, (2015),"A distributed dynamical solver for an optimal resource allocation problem over networked systems", IEEE Control and Decision Conference, Osaka, Japan.

  • [CA21] Vu Dinh, Solmaz S. Kia, (2015),"A Server-Client Based Distributed Processing for an Unscented Kalman Filter for Cooperative Localization", IEEE International Conference on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems , San Diego, CA.

  • [CA20] Solmaz S. Kia, Stephen Rounds, Sonia Martinez (2015), "Cooperative Localization under Message Dropouts via a Partially Decentralized EKF Scheme", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation , Seattle, WA.

  • [CA19] Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, Sonia Martinez (2014), "Dynamic Average Consensus with Distributed Event-triggered Communication", IEEE Control and Decision Conference , Los Angeles, CA (invited paper).

  • [CA18] Solmaz S. Kia, Stephen Rounds, Sonia Martinez (2014), "A Centralized-Equivalent Decentralized Implementation of Extended Kalman Filters for Cooperative Localization ", IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Chicago, IL.

  • [CA17] Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, Sonia Martinez (2014), "Periodic and Event-triggered Communication for Distributed Continuous-time Convex Optimization", Pro. of American Control Conference , Portland, Or.

  • [CA16] Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, and Sonia Martinez, (2013), “Saturation-tolerant Average Consensus with Controllable Rates of Convergence,” Pro. of SIAM Conference on Control and Its Applications, San Diego, CA.

  • [CA15] Solmaz S. Kia, Jorge Cortes, and Sonia Martinez, (2013), “Singularly Perturbed Algorithms for Dynamic Average Consensus,” Proc. of European Control Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.

  • [CA14] Iman Alizadeh, Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, and Benjamin Villac, (2011), “Low-Thrust Adaptive Guidance Scheme Accounting for Engine Performance Degradation,” Pro. of AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Girdwood, AK.

  • [CA13] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2011), “Anti-Windup with Slab-Based Scheduling for Systems with Bounded Actuators,” Pro. of IFAC World Congress, Milan, Italy (invited paper).

  • [CA12] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Sung M. Kang, Jason L. Speyer, (2010), “Adaptive Indirect Adaptive Control for Sys- tems with Unknown or Varying Dynamics”, Pro. of AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit , Toronto, Canada.

  • [CA11] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2010), “Multiple Stage Anti-windup Augmentation Synthesis for Open-loop Stable Plants,” Pro. of IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Atlanta, GA.

  • [CA10] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2010), “Scheduled Static Anti-windup Augmentation Synthesis for Open-loop Stable Plants,” Pro. American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD (invited paper).

  • [CA9] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2009), “Modified Anti-windup Compensators for Stable Plants: Dy- namic Anti-windup Case,” Pro. of IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Shanghai, P.R. China.

  • [CA8] Faryar Jabbari, Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, (2009), “Scheduled Controllers for Linear Systems with Bounded Actuators: Slab Condition,” Pro. of American Control Conference, St. Louis, MO.

  • [CA7] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2008), “Modified Anti-windup Compensators for Stable Linear Sys- tems,” Pro. of American Control Conference, Seattle, WA.

  • [CA6] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2007), “Scheduling in Antiwindup Controllers: Output Feedback Case,” Pro. of IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, New Orleans, LA.

  • [CA5] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2007),“Dilated Matrix Inequalities for Control Design in Systems with Bounded Actuators,” Pro. of IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, New Orleans, LA.

  • [CA4] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2007), “Combining Antiwindup and Oversaturation,” Pro. of AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit, Hilton Head, SC.

  • [CA3] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Albert Farre-Gabernet, Faryar Jabbari, (2007), “Scheduled Anti-windup Controllers for Application to Aircraft in Unstable Operating Conditions,” Pro. ofAIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit, Hilton Head, SC.

  • [CA2] Solmaz Sajjadi-Kia, Faryar Jabbari, (2007), “Use of Scheduling for Anti-Windup Controller Design,” Pro. of American Control Conference, New York, NY, (best paper in the session).

  • [CA1] S. M. Malaek, Solmaz Sajjadi Kia, (2004), “Effects of Human Pilot Energy Expenditure on Pilot Evaluation of Aircraft Handling Qualities,” Pro. of AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference and Exhibit, Providence, RI.