Matt Harris

Publications | Books

• Harris, M., Rose, B., (2023). Optimal Spacecraft Guidance. Utah State University Library *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Harris, M., Sarsılmaz, S.B, (2025). LMI-Based Design for Regional Fixed-Time Nonlinear Control with Settling Time and Control Constraints. Nonlinear Dynamics
• Griffith, A., Harris, M., (2025). Efficient Techno-economic Optimization of Integrated Energy Systems using Bayesian Optimization. Energy
• Moulton, B., Harris, M., Hunsaker, D., (2025). Stabilizing a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage Fighter Aircraft in Multiple Trim Scenarios. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Woodford, N., Harris, M., (2024). Lyapunov Functions and Region of Attraction for Spherically Constrained Relative Motion. Nonlinear Dynamics
• Echigo, K., Hayner, , Mittal, , Sarsilmaz, , Harris, M., Acikmese, , (2023). Linear Programming Approach to Close-Proximity Operation with Element-wise Quantized Control. IEEE Control Systems Letters
• Jansson, O., Harris, M., (2023). A Geometrical, Reachable Set Approach for Constrained Pursuit-Evasion Games with Multiple Pursuers and Evaders. Aerospace
• Jansson, O., Harris, M., (2023). Convex Optimization-based Technique for Trajectory Design and Control of Constrained Nonlinear Systems. Aerospace
• Woodford, N., Harris, M., (2023). Strong Observability of LTV Systems with Feedthrough and On-orbit Reconnaissance Applications. IEEE Control Systems Letters
• Harris, M., Geller, D., Shuster, S., (2023). A Measure-driven Approach for Exact Solution of Gauss' Variational Equations under Impulse Control. IEEE Control Systems Letters
• Harris, M., Jansson, O., (2023). A Technique for Nonlinear Control based on Second-order Cone Programming and Interpolation. ASME Letters on Dynamic Systems and Control
• Woodford, N., Harris, M., (2023). Equilibria, Periodicity, and Chaotic Behavior in Spherically Constrained Relative Orbital Motion. Nonlinear Dynamics
• Woodford, N., Harris, M., (2023). Spherically Constrained Relative Motion Trajectories in Low Earth Orbit. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Kunhippurayil, S., Harris, M., (2022). Strong Observability as a Sufficient Condition for Non-singularity and Lossless Convexification in Optimal Control with Mixed Constraints. Control Theory and Technology
• Woodford, N., Harris, M., (2022). Geometric Properties of Time Optimal Controls with State Constraints Using Strong Observability. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
• Kunhippurayil, S., Jansson, O., Harris, M., (2021). Lossless Convexification of Optimal Control Problems with Annular Control Constraints. Automatica
• Shuster, S., Geller, D.K, Harris, M., (2021). An Analytic Maneuver Sequence for Safety Ellipse Reconfigurations Based on Relative Orbital Elements. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Harris, M.W, (2021). Optimal Control on Disconnected Sets using Extreme Point Relaxations and Normality Approximations. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
• Shuster, S., Geller, D.K, Harris, M.W, (2020). Analytic Impulsive Maneuver Sequences for Nominal Safety Ellipse Reconfigurations. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Harris, M.W, (2019). Abnormal and Singular Solutions for a Two-player Zero-sum Differential Game. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications
• Deuri, D., Acikmese, B., Scharf, D., Harris, M.W, (2017). Customized Real-time Interior-point Method for Onboard Powered Descent Guidance. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Acikmese, B., Demir, N., Harris, M.W, (2015). Convex Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Density Safety Constraints in Markov Chain Synthesis. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
• Harris, M.W, Acikmese, B., (2014). Lossless Convexification of Non-convex Optimal Control Problems for State Constrained Linear Systems. Automatica
• Harris, M.W, Acikmese, B.W, (2014). Maximum Divert and Soft Landing Using Convex Optimization. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications
• Harris, M.W, Acikmese, B., (2014). Minimum Time Rendezvous of Multiple Spacecraft Using Differential Drag. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
• Hull, D.G, Harris, M.W, (2012). Optimal Solutions for Quasi-planar Ascent over a Spherical Moon. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.