Our mission
To deliver high-quality content, services, and educational products in control systems and automation, helping students and universities improve their learning journey and academic programs through practical and engaging lab experiences and projects.
About Us
ControLab was founded in 2024 by three PhD graduates and their professor, all experts in advanced control techniques for different applications such as energy systems, power converters, and drones.
With years of experience teaching various control subjects, they recognized the major needs and challenges students face when learning new topics in control systems. Their collective expertise not only spans cutting-edge research but also a deep understanding of educational methodologies.
Motivated by a passion for enhancing education, they established ControLab to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications. By incorporating exciting and hands-on control design lab experiences, ControLab aims to enrich students' learning journeys and support universities in advancing their academic programs.
The team is dedicated to providing high-quality online content, services, and educational products that make complex control systems accessible and engaging for learners worldwide.
Our team
PABLO POBLETE
Pablo Poblete received his B.Sc. degree with highest honours in Electrical Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) in 2019 and a PhD in Electrical Engineering through a dual-degree program between PUC and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
With over five years of experience across teaching, research, and startup innovation, Pablo has led advanced engineering and consulting projects in power electronics, battery management systems, and multilevel converter control. His doctoral research focused on developing cutting-edge control strategies for integrating second-life battery energy storage systems into the electrical grid.
Pablo is a published author in leading IEEE journals and conferences, and the recipient of multiple awards, including Best Paper recognitions at IEEE SPEC and AUPEC.
RODRIGO H. CUZMAR
Rodrigo Cuzmar holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2017) and an M.Sc. with highest honours (2020) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2024 through a dual-degree program between PUC and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Currently a Research Engineer at UTS’s School of Electrical and Data Engineering, Rodrigo specializes in model predictive control for high-power multilevel converters, with applications spanning electrical drives, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. He also brings strong expertise in real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation and embedded systems.
Rodrigo has published extensively in leading IEEE journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the advancement of advanced control strategies in power electronics.
IGNACIO TORRES
Ignacio received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mechatronic Engineering and his M.Sc. in Energy Conversion from Universidad de Talca, Chile, in 2014 and 2019, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, in 2025.
He is currently a professor at the School of Engineering at Universidad de Talca, where he leads research and teaching in the areas of nonlinear control and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His expertise includes nonlinear model predictive control, stability analysis of nonlinear systems, and the design and control of fixed-wing drone platforms. Ignacio also has strong experience in parallel programming and embedded systems for real-time applications.
In addition to his research, Ignacio is known for creating high-quality educational content that simplifies complex engineering concepts—making him a standout instructor and curriculum developer in the field.
RICARDO AGUILERA
Ricardo Aguilera is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Data Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With over 18 years of experience in power electronics, his research focuses on advanced control strategies for power electronic converters, with applications in renewable energy integration, high-power energy storage, and smart grid technologies.
He is a recipient of three prestigious ARC Discovery Grants and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. Ricardo was recently ranked among the top 2% of most-cited researchers worldwide by the 2024 Stanford–Elsevier list.
In addition to his research, he is a passionate educator, having received the 2021 UTS Vice Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Award and the 2022 SEDE Outstanding Teaching Award. He also serves as Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, helping shape the direction of the field on a global scale.