y = x + 3\) is a linear equation and \(y = x^2 + 3x\) is a quadratic equation. If the product of two numbers is zero, then one or both numbers must also be equal to zero. To solve, put each ...

This oral exam is open to the public. In this dissertation, we study optimization methods in interconnected systems and investigate their applications in robotics, energy harvesting, and mean-field ...