Farouk ZOUARI

@enit.rnu.tn

Université de Tunis El Manar, BP. 37, Le Belvédère, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia
Laboratoire de Recherche en Automatique (LARA), École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis (ENIT), Université de Tunis El Manar, BP. 37, Le Belvédère, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia

Farouk ZOUARI
Farouk Zouari was born in Tunis, Tunisia, on August 27, 1980. He received his Engineer degree in Electrical Engineering, his magister degree in Automatic and Signal Processing, and his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Engineering School of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia, in 2004, 2005 and 2014, respectively. He is currently a researcher at Laboratoire de Recherche en Automatique (LARA), École Nationale d′Ingénieurs de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar. His current research interests include fractional-order systems, neural control theory, nonlinear control, and intelligent adaptive control.

EDUCATION

PhD in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering,
National School Engineers of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
Subject: On adaptive neural control of complex dynamic systems
Date of the defense: December 16, 2014
Mention: Right Honorable

Master's degree in electrical engineering,
National School Engineers of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
Subject: Implementation of conventional and unconventional identification methods
Date of the defense: August 04, 2005
Mention: Very Good

Electrical engineering bachelor's degree,
National School of Engineers of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
Subject: Algorithms for designing artificial neural networks
Date of the defense: June 22, 2004

Baccalaureate Diploma in Mathematics, Tunisia
Graduation Year: 1999

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Control and Systems Engineering
42

Scopus Publications

1194

Scholar Citations

21

Scholar h-index

25

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Nonlinear optimal control of the planar inverted pendulum
    G Rigatos, G Cuccurullo, P Siano, M Abbaszadeh, Z Gao, F Zouari
    Autonomous Intelligent Systems 6 (1), 11 , 2026
    2026
  • Adaptive fuzzy control for practical fixed-time synchronization of fractional-order chaotic systems
    A Boulkroune, F Zouari, A Boubellouta
    Journal of Vibration and Control 32 (7-8), 1767-1781 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 81
  • Do Family CEOs Improve US Family Business Performance?
    O Toumia, F Zouari, MA Yetgin
    Driving Organizational Success Through People-Centered Practices, 125-156 , 2026
    2026
  • Effect of Artificial Intelligence Awareness on Job Performance: Mediating and Moderating Role of Gender
    O Toumia, F Zouari, R Mefteh
    AI for Organizational Excellence and Inclusive Growth, 193-226 , 2026
    2026
  • Novel fixed-time fuzzy sliding-mode synchronization schemes of two uncertain dissimilar chaotic systems
    A Boulkroune, A Boubellouta, A Bouzeriba, F Zouari
    Soft Computing 30 (1), 121-139 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A flatness-based adaptive fuzzy control method for an endogenous economic growth model
    G Rigatos, F Zouari, P Siano
    Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems 2 (2), 1-23 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Nonlinear optimal control of a two-link rigid-flexible robotic manipulator
    G Rigatos, P Siano, G Cuccurullo, M Abbaszadeh, K Busawon, Z Gao, ...
    Journal of Vibration and Control, 10775463251401114 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Nonlinear optimal control for the 6-DOF fixed-wing UAV
    G Rigatos, Z Gao, K Busawon, M Abbaszadeh, P Siano, M Al Numay, ...
    Journal of Control and Decision, 1-22 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Nonlinear optimal control for two cable-driven 3-DOF robotic cranes
    GG Rigatos, F Zouari, M Abbaszadeh, M Al-Numay, P Siano
    Control and Cybernetics 54 (2), 157-204 , 2025
    2025
  • Practical finite-time fuzzy synchronization of chaotic systems with non-integer orders: two chattering-free approaches
    A Boulkroune, A Boubellouta, A Bouzeriba, F Zouari
    Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering 34 (3), 334-359 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 21
  • Nonlinear optimal control for the five-axle and three-steering coupled-vehicle system
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, K Busawon, P Siano, M Al Numay, ...
    Autonomous Intelligent Systems 5 (1), 10 , 2025
    2025
  • A nonlinear optimal control approach for bacterial infections under antibiotics resistance
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, P Siano, M Al-Numay, F Zouari
    Journal of Systems Science and Complexity 37 (6), 2293-2317 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Nonlinear optimal control of the 6-DOF parallel Stewart robotic platform
    G Rigatos, G Cuccurullo, P Siano, M Abbaszadeh, M AL-Numay, F Zouari
    2024
  • Flatness-based disturbance observer and control for a robotic mining excavator
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, F Zouari, P Siano, M Al-Numay, G Cuccurullo
    2024
  • Finite-time adaptive event-triggered output feedback intelligent control for noninteger order nonstrict feedback systems with asymmetric time-varying pseudo-state constraints …
    F Zouari, A Ibeas, A Boulkroune, J Cao
    Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation 136, 108036 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 55
  • Nonlinear optimal control for free-floating space robotic manipulators
    G Rigatos, J Pomares, M Abbaszadeh, K Busawon, Z Gao, F Zouari
    Spacecraft and Satellites 1, 2450001 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Nonlinear control of a gas compressor driven by an electric motor
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, B Sari, P Siano, G Cuccurullo, F Zouari
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3094 (1), 240002 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Neural Network-Based Robust Adaptive Output Feedback Control for MIMO Time-Varying Delay Systems
    F Zouari, M Mahmud
    Global Conference on Applications of Artificial, 60-77 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Flatness-based control in successive loops for autonomous quadrotors
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, K Busawon, L Dala, J Pomares, F Zouari
    Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control 146 (2), 024501 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Flatness-based control in successive loops for dual-arm robotic manipulators
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, Z Farouk
    Journal of Vibration and Control , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Adaptive neural output-feedback control for nonstrict-feedback time-delay fractional-order systems with output constraints and actuator nonlinearities
    F Zouari, A Ibeas, A Boulkroune, J Cao, MM Arefi
    Neural Networks 105, 256-276 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 84
  • Adaptive fuzzy control for practical fixed-time synchronization of fractional-order chaotic systems
    A Boulkroune, F Zouari, A Boubellouta
    Journal of Vibration and Control 32 (7-8), 1767-1781 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 81
  • Neural network controller design for fractional-order systems with input nonlinearities and asymmetric time-varying Pseudo-state constraints
    F Zouari, A Ibeas, A Boulkroune, J Cao, MM Arefi
    Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 144, 110742 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 69
  • Output‐feedback controller based projective lag‐synchronization of uncertain chaotic systems in the presence of input nonlinearities
    A Boulkroune, S Hamel, F Zouari, A Boukabou, A Ibeas
    Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2017 (1), 8045803 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 68
  • Intelligent fuzzy controller for chaos synchronization of uncertain fractional-order chaotic systems with input nonlinearities
    A Boubellouta, F Zouari, A Boulkroune
    International journal of general systems 48 (3), 211-234 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 67
  • Neural adaptive quantized output-feedback control-based synchronization of uncertain time-delay incommensurate fractional-order chaotic systems with input nonlinearities
    F Zouari, A Boulkroune, A Ibeas
    Neurocomputing 237, 200-225 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 65
  • Nonlinear optimal control for a gas compressor driven by an induction motor
    G Rigatos, M Abbaszadeh, B Sari, P Siano, G Cuccurullo, F Zouari
    Results in Control and Optimization 11, 100226 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 61
  • Adaptive backstepping control for a single-link flexible robot manipulator driven DC motor
    F Zouari, KB Saad, M Benrejeb
    2013 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 61
  • Finite-time adaptive event-triggered output feedback intelligent control for noninteger order nonstrict feedback systems with asymmetric time-varying pseudo-state constraints …
    F Zouari, A Ibeas, A Boulkroune, J Cao
    Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation 136, 108036 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 55
  • Neuro-adaptive tracking control of non-integer order systems with input nonlinearities and time-varying output constraints
    F Zouari, A Ibeas, A Boulkroune, J Cao, MM Arefi
    Information Sciences 485, 170-199 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 55
  • Adaptive backstepping control for a class of uncertain single input single output nonlinear systems
    F Zouari, KB Saad, M Benrejeb
    10th International Multi-Conferences on Systems, Signals & Devices 2013 … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 52
  • Observer-based adaptive neural network control for a class of MIMO uncertain nonlinear time-delay non-integer-order systems with asymmetric actuator saturation
    F Zouari, A Boulkroune, A Ibeas, MM Arefi
    Neural Computing and Applications 28 (Suppl 1), 993-1010 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 49
  • Robust neural adaptive control for a class of uncertain nonlinear complex dynamical multivariable systems
    F Zouari, KB Saad, M Benrejeb
    International Review on Modelling and Simulations 5 (5), 2075-2103 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 49
  • Neural network based adaptive backstepping dynamic surface control of drug dosage regimens in cancer treatment
    F Zouari
    Neurocomputing 366, 248-263 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 46
  • High-gain observer-based adaptive fuzzy control for a class of multivariable nonlinear systems
    L Merazka, F Zouari, A Boulkroune
    2017 6th International Conference on Systems and Control (ICSC), 96-102 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 44
  • Discrete-time observer-based state feedback control of heart rate during treadmill exercise
    A Ibeas, A Esmaeili, J Herrera, F Zouari
    2016 20th International conference on system theory, control and computing … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 32
  • Fuzzy state-feedback control of uncertain nonlinear MIMO systems
    L Merazka, F Zouari, A Boulkroune
    2017 6th International Conference on Systems and Control (ICSC), 103-108 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 31
  • Neural approximation-based adaptive control for pure-feedback fractional-order systems with output constraints and actuator nonlinearities
    F Zouari, A Boubellouta
    Advanced synchronization control and bifurcation of chaotic fractional-order … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 28
  • Variable-structure backstepping controller for multivariable nonlinear systems with actuator nonlinearities based on adaptive fuzzy system: M. Haddad et al.
    M Haddad, F Zouari, A Boulkroune, S Hamel
    Soft Computing 23 (23), 12277-12293 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 27
  • Robust adaptive control for a class of nonlinear systems using the backstepping method
    F Zouari, KB Saad, M Benrejeb
    International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 10 (3), 166 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 27