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Universal Perturbation Attacks on Neural Network Controllers for Wheeled Mobile Robots
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology (TCST), submitted
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Robotics · Control · Learning
Suryaprakash
Rajkumar
PhD Researcher · Concordia University
Montréal, Canada
I am a PhD researcher in Information Systems Engineering at Concordia University, supervised by Prof. Walter Lucia in the Predictive Cyber-Physical System Security (PreCySe) Group. My research focuses on enabling autonomous robots to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently by combining model-based control with data-driven learning.
My work spans learning-based trajectory tracking, set-theoretic collision avoidance, and predictive control for autonomous and multi-agent robotic systems. A central goal of my research is to bridge rigorous safety and control guarantees with computationally efficient methods that can be implemented in real time on affordable robotic platforms.
Research interests
Mobile and aerial robotics · Optimal and predictive control · Imitation learning · Safe multi-agent systems
Publications & Manuscripts
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Manuscript
Backdoor Poisoning of Federated Neural Network Controllers for Differential-Drive Robots
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, submitted
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Manuscript
Guaranteed Set-Theoretic Collision Avoidance in Multi-Agent Mobile Robotic Systems
Manuscript in preparation for IEEE Transactions on Robotics (T-RO)
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Published
A Real-Time Affordable Predictive Trajectory Tracking Controller for Differential Drive Robots via Imitation Learning
IEEE 22nd International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 2026
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Poster
Robust Set-Theoretic MPC-Based Guidance for Guaranteed Collision Avoidance in Multi-Agent Robotic Systems
Biannual Meeting on Systems and Control Theory (MSCT), Waterloo, Canada, 2023
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Published
ME-CapsNet: A Multi-Enhanced Capsule Networks with Routing Mechanism
IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing & Communication Technologies, Bangalore, India, 2022
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Published
Optimization of Quadcopter Frame Using Generative Design and Comparison with DJI F450 Frame
International Conference on Robotics, Intelligent Automation and Control Technologies, Chennai, India, 2021
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Poster
Event-Based Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance for Outdoor Environments
International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Prague, Czech Republic, 2021
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Education
PhD in Information Systems Engineering
Sept 2024 - PresentConcordia University
Montreal, Canada
- Supervisor: Prof. Walter Lucia
- Group: Predictive Cyber-Physical System Security Group (PreCySe)
- Courses: Multi-agent Systems, Nonlinear Systems
MASc in Quality Systems Engineering
Sept 2022 - Aug 2024Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
- Supervisor: Prof. Walter Lucia
- Group: Predictive Cyber-Physical System Security Group (PreCySe)
- Courses: Linear System, TQM, Advanced Statistics, Cyber-physical Systems
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Sept 2018 - Aug 2022Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai, India
- Supervisor: Prof. Arockia Selvakumar
- Courses: Control Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, System Design
Teaching & Research Experience
Part-time Lecturer
Nov 2025 - Jan 2026Tecnológico de Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico
- Taught Mobile Robotics (control, filtering/estimation, kinematics/dynamics, and optimal control).
- Designed the course syllabus, assignments, and assessments; mentored student projects from modeling and estimation to optimal control.
Research Intern
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022ARTPARK, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory, IISc
Bangalore, India
- Worked on event vision based end-to-end agile navigation of a quadrotor in a cluttered environment
- Developed and deployed a module for event-to-depth prediction using a spiking neural network for efficient monocular depth prediction for dynamic obstacle avoidance intended to be used on neuromorphic chip (Intel Loihi)
Research Intern
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021Robotics Innovations Lab, IISc
Bangalore, India
- Used neuromorphic/event cameras to perform dynamic obstacle avoidance in a constrained outdoor space using an autonomous ground vehicle and aerial platforms
- Conceptualized and developed human-UAV collaboration solutions to perform autonomous collaborative asset inspection in an industrial warehouse/assembly line setup
Summer Research Intern
May 2021 - Jul 2021Arizona State University
Phoenix, USA
- Digitized construction spaces using laser scanning and photogrammetry via sensor fusion
- Deep learning algorithms were used for automated analysis
- The digital representations were processed to provide insights to builders and stewards
Autonomous System Developer - Intern
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021Aero2Astro
Chennai, India
- Developed ROS-based autonomous navigation firmware using Visual Inertial SLAM capable of working in indoor, outdoor, and GPS-denied environments
- Experiments were conceptualized and conducted for monocular vision SLAM using ORB3 SLAM specifically designed for aerial vehicles
Project Research Intern
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020Yuan-Ze University
Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Deployed multiple ROS packages for KUKA-based manipulators and simulated various ROS Industrial packages using MoveIt
- Implemented forward and inverse kinematics for a 6 DOF custom-designed manipulator in ROS Industrial
Research Projects
Naval Research - Canadian Armed Forces
Setpoint Attack Detection on a Networked Control System
Designed a command governor cyber-attack detection solution to detect attacks on setpoints/references shared through a network which was tested on a high-fidelity simulation of a fleet of naval vessels.
Naval Research - Canadian Armed Forces
GAN-based Optimal Attack Detection and Generation on GNSS Measurement
Architected and implemented an LSTM-GAN network to detect attacks on GNSS through a discriminator network and generate optimal attack vectors through a generator network that cannot be detected through classical statistical-based cyber-attack detection mechanisms.
Curriculum Vitae & Contact
For a copy of my CV or to discuss research, please get in touch by email.
suryaprakash.rajkumar@concordia.ca
Office EV10.210, GW Campus · Concordia University