Problems and Challenges in Control Theory under Complex Dynamical Network Environments

Abstract This article addresses some new problems and challenges faced by the conventional control theory under complex dynamical network environments. After introducing the network science and engineering background, it discusses some research issues regarding pinning control of complex dynamical networks, controllability of directed networks, as well as “network of networks” and its modeling and control.

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