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Preprints and Submitted Manuscripts

  1. C. Zhang, C. He, B. Wang, L. Zheng, J. Zhao, and G. Wang, “Mixed Reality-Assisted Multimodal Teleoperation System for Mobile Robotic Arms,” Advanced Mechatronics, under review.

  2. X. Yang, B. Guo, L. Jin, Y. Shi, C. Zhao, B. Wang, and J. Liu, “CMAD: Coordinated Multi-Agent Adversarial Diffusion for Multi-Vehicle Safety-Critical Scenario Generation in Autonomous Driving,” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, under review.

  3. J. Xu, H. Zhang, X. Jin, B. Wang, B. Guo, and X. Liu, “An Efficient Framework for Dense Small Object Detection in Low-Altitude Intelligent Transportation,” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, under review.

  4. B. Wang and M. Krstic, “Universal Formula Families for Safe Stabilization of Single-Input Nonlinear Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, under review. [arXiv]

  5. B. Wang and M. Krstic, “Nonholonomic directional pursuit and evasion: Global feedbacks,” Systems & Control Letters, under review. [arXiv]

  6. B. Wang, “Nonholonomic Source Seeking by Torque Tuning: Local and Semi-Global Feedbacks,” Systems & Control Letters, under review. [arXiv]

  7. T. Han and B. Wang, “Scaling-Based Reciprocal Control Barrier Functions for Nonholonomic Mobile Robots,” ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control, under review.

  8. T. Han, G. Wang, and B. Wang, “Finite Boundary-Layer Residence Certificates for Non-Strict Control Barrier Functions,” European Journal of Control, under review. [arXiv]

  9. T. Han, G. Wang, B. Guo, and B. Wang, “Control Barrier Functions for Safety-Critical Autonomous Vehicle Systems: A Survey,” Journal of Autonomous Vehicles and Systems, under review.

  10. S. Salah, Y. Li, and B. Wang, “From Roadside Sensing to Risk-Informed Safety Control: Surrogate Safety Measures as a Cyber-Physical Interface,” 2027 TRB Annual Meeting, under review.

Journal Articles

  1. B. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Liu, and L. Liu, “Dynamical Modeling and Analysis of Viscoelastic Properties of Single Cells,” Micromachines, vol. 8, no. 6, Art. no. 171, June 2017. [pdf]

  2. W. Yang, H. Yu, G. Li, B. Wang, Y. Wang, and L. Liu, “Regulation of Breast Cancer Cell Behaviours by the Physical Microenvironment Constructed via Projection Microstereolithography,” Biomaterials Science, vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 863-870, April 2016. [pdf]

  3. B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. G. Nersesov, “The Use of Partial Stability in the Analysis of Interconnected Systems,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, vol. 143, no. 4, Art. no. 044501, October 2021. [pdf]

  4. B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. Nersesov, “Leader-Follower Formation Tracking and Stabilization Control for Heterogeneous Planar Underactuated Vehicle Networks,” Systems & Control Letters, vol. 156, Art. no. 105008, 2021. [pdf]

  5. G. Wang, B. Wang, and C. Zhang, “Fixed-Time Third-Order Super-Twisting-like Sliding Mode Motion Control for Piezoelectric Nanopositioning Stage,” Mathematics, vol. 9, no. 15, Art. no. 1770, 2021. [pdf]

  6. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Time-Varying Formation Control for Heterogeneous Planar Underactuated Multi-Vehicle Systems,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, vol. 144, no. 4, Art. no. 041006, April 2022. [pdf]

  7. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Robust Formation Control and Obstacle Avoidance for Heterogeneous Underactuated Surface Vessel Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 125-137, March 2022. [pdf]

  8. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Formation Regulation and Tracking Control for Nonholonomic Mobile Robot Networks Using Polar Coordinates,” IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 6, pp. 1909-1914, 2022. [pdf]

  9. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Range observer-based formation control for heterogeneous spatial underactuated vehicle networks,” International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 1492-1510, June 2023. [pdf]

  10. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, H. Ashrafiuon, P. Naseradinmousavi, and M. Krstic, “Underactuated Source Seeking by Surge Force Tuning: Theory and Boat Experiments,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 1649-1662, July 2023. [pdf]

  11. G. Wang, B. Wang, J. Zhao, and M. Tao, “Robust tracking for nanopositioning stages using sliding mode control with active disturbance rejection: Design and implementation,” Journal of Vibration and Control, vol. 29, nos. 15-16, pp. 3809-3822, 2023. [pdf]

  12. C. Li, Y. Wang, C. K. Ahn, C. Zhang, and B. Wang, “Milli-Hertz Frequency Tuning Architecture Toward High Repeatable Micromachined Axi-Symmetry Gyroscopes,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 70, no. 6, pp. 6425-6434, June 2023. [pdf]

  13. T. Han and B. Wang, “Safety-Critical Stabilization of Force-Controlled Nonholonomic Mobile Robots,” IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 8, pp. 2469-2474, 2024. [pdf]

  14. B. Wang, T. Han, and G. Wang, “Further Results on Safety-Critical Stabilization of Force-Controlled Nonholonomic Mobile Robots,” ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control, vol. 6, no. 2, Art. no. 021011, 2026. [pdf]

  15. Y. Liu, H. Jiang, Z. He, B. Wang, J. Zhao, and G. Wang, “Decoupled Optimization of a Curved-Beam Compliant Constant Force Mechanism,” Engineering Research Express, vol. 8, Art. no. 095515, 2026. [pdf]

  16. C. Yang, B. Wang, J. Zhao, and G. Wang, “Prescribed-Time Sliding Mode Control for Nanopositioning Stages via Extended State Observer,” Journal of Vibration and Control, OnlineFirst, 2026. [pdf]

  17. B. Jin, T. Tang, Z. Xiao, C. Chen, B. Wang, Q. Shi, J. Zhao, and G. Wang, “High-Altitude Adaptive Net Power Optimization of Fuel Cell Systems Using Deep Reinforcement Learning,” Energy, vol. 359, Art. no. 141442, 2026. [pdf]

  18. X. Liu, B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. G. Nersesov, “Decentralized Impulsive Control for Satellite Formation Flying with Attitude Alignment: A Lyapunov-Based Approach,” ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control, to appear.

Conference Papers

  1. B. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, and L. Liu, “A Novel Approach to Optimize Combinatory Drugs Using Markov Chain,” in Proceedings of the 11th IEEE Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (NEMS) (Matsushima Bay and Sendai MEMS City, Japan, April 17-20, 2016), pp. 18-23. [pdf]

  2. B. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, and L. Liu, “Modeling and Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Single Cells,” in Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine and Engineering (NANOMED) (Macau, China, October 30-November 2, 2016), pp. 51-54. (Best Conference Paper Award) [pdf]

  3. B. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Liu, and L. Liu, “Modeling the Viscoelastic Properties of Living Cells by Considering the Cantilever Effect,” in Proceedings of the 7th IEEE Conference on Cyber Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems (CYBER) (Hawaii, USA, July 31-August 4, 2017), pp. 295-299. [pdf]

  4. B. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Liu, and L. Liu, “The Effect of Loading Rate on the Measurement of Cellular Viscoelasticity Properties with Atomic Force Microscopy,” in Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on Nanoscale (3M-NANO) (Shanghai, China, August 7-11, 2017), pp. 246-249. [pdf]

  5. B. Liu, F. Wei, M. Li, B. Wang, and L. Liu, “Detecting the Micro/nano Physical Properties of Single Lymphoma Cells with Atomic Force Microscopy,” in Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on Nanoscale (3M-NANO) (Shanghai, China, August 7-11, 2017), pp. 250-253. [pdf]

  6. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “A Unified Approach to Stabilization, Trajectory Tracking, and Formation Control of Planar Underactuated Vehicles,” in Proceedings of the 2020 American Control Conference (Denver, CO, July 1-3, 2020), pp. 5269-5274. [pdf]

  7. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Formation Control for Underactuated Surface Vessel Networks,” in Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (Pittsburgh, PA, October 4-7, 2020), Paper DSCC2020-3178. [pdf]

  8. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Singularity-Free Decentralized Formation Tracking Control for Heterogeneous Underactuated Surface Vessels,” in Proceedings of the 2021 American Control Conference (New Orleans, LA, May 26-28, 2021), pp. 3287-3292. [pdf]

  9. B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. Nersesov, “Leader-Follower Formation Stabilization Control for Planar Underactuated Vehicle Networks,” in Proceedings of the 60th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (Austin, TX, December 13-15, 2021), pp. 5703-5708. [pdf]

  10. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Quasi-LPV Control Design for a Class of Underactuated Mechanical Systems,” in Proceedings of the 2022 American Control Conference (Atlanta, GA, June 8-10, 2022), pp. 1904-1909. [pdf]

  11. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Formation Regulation and Tracking Control for Nonholonomic Mobile Robot Networks Using Polar Coordinates,” in Proceedings of the 2022 American Control Conference (Atlanta, GA, June 8-10, 2022), pp. 5069-5074. [pdf]

  12. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, and H. Ashrafiuon, “Formation Control for Heterogeneous Spatial Underactuated Vehicles Using Bearing Measurements,” in Proceedings of the 2nd Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference (Jersey City, NJ, October 2-5, 2022), pp. 657-662. [pdf]

  13. B. Wang, S. Nersesov, H. Ashrafiuon, P. Naseradinmousavi, and M. Krstic, “Source Seeking for Planar Underactuated Vehicles by Surge Force Tuning,” in Proceedings of the 61st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (Cancun, Mexico, December 6-9, 2022), pp. 5335-5342. [pdf]

  14. X. Liu, B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. G. Nersesov, “Decentralized Impulse Control for Multiagent Space Systems,” in Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE Aerospace Conference (Big Sky, MT, March 1-8, 2025), pp. 1-14. [pdf]

  15. T. Han and B. Wang, “Safety-Critical Stabilization of Force-Controlled Nonholonomic Robots,” IEEE Control Systems Letters paper presented at 2025 American Control Conference (Denver, CO, July 8-10, 2025), pp. 1-6. [pdf]

  16. B. Wang, H. Ashrafiuon, and S. G. Nersesov, “Extremum Seeking Control for Antenna Pointing via Symmetric Product Approximation,” in Proceedings of the 5th Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference (Pittsburgh, PA, October 5-8, 2025), IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 59, no. 30, pp. 869-874, 2025. [pdf]

  17. T. Han, G. Wang, and B. Wang, “Finite Boundary-Layer Residence Certificates via Matrosov-Type Auxiliary Functions,” in Proceedings of the 65th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-18, 2026), to appear.

Theses

  1. B. Wang, “Research on Modeling and Analysis of Cellular Mechanical Property Dynamics Based on System Science,” Master’s Thesis, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, June 2018.

  2. B. Wang, “Cooperative Control for Heterogeneous Underactuated Autonomous Vehicle Networks,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, United States, December 2022. [pdf]