D. Silvestre, J. P. Hespanha, and C. Silvestre, "Fast desynchronization algorithms for decentralized medium access control based on iterative linear equation solvers", IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 67, no. 11, pp. 6219–6226, 2022. doi: 10.1109/TAC.2021.3130888.
A. Yazidi, D. Silvestre, and B. J. Oommen, "Solving two-person zero-sum stochastic games with incomplete information using learning automata with artificial barriers", IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 650–661, 2023, issn: 2162-2388. doi: 10.1109/TNNLS.2021.3099095.
G. Ramos, D. Silvestre, and C. Silvestre, "A discrete-time reputation-based resilient consensus algorithm for synchronous or asynchronous communications", IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 69, no. 1, pp. 543–550, 2024. doi: 10.1109/TAC.2023.3266982.
D. Silvestre, "Constrained convex generators: A tool suitable for set-based estimation with range and bearing measurements", IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 6, pp. 1610–1615, 2022. doi: 10.1109/LCSYS.2021.3129729.
F. Rego and D. Silvestre, "A novel and efficient order reduction for both constrained convex generators and constrained zonotopes", IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, pp. 1–8, 2025. doi: 10.1109/TAC.2024.3525388.
D. Silvestre, "Comparison of recent advances in set-membership techniques: Application to state estimation, fault detection and collision avoidance", European Journal of Control, vol. 81, p. 101 161, 2025, issn: 0947-3580. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcon.2024.101161.
D. Silvestre, "Set-valued estimators for uncertain linear parameter-varying systems", Systems & Control Letters, vol. 166, p. 105 311, 2022, issn: 0167-6911. doi: 10.1016/j.sysconle.2022.105311.
B. Lourenço and D. Silvestre, "Enhancing truck platooning efficiency and safety - a distributed model predictive control approach for lane-changing manoeuvres", Control Engineering Practice, vol. 154, p. 106 153, 2025, issn: 0967-0661. doi: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2024.106153.
D. Silvestre and G. Ramos, "Model predictive control with collision avoidance for unknown environment", IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 7, pp. 2821–2826, 2023. doi: 10.1109/LCSYS.2023.3288884.
R. Ribeiro, F. Santos, D. Silvestre and C. Silvestre, "Distributed exploration algorithm for gps-denied areas based on flocking rules", International Journal of Control, vol. 0, no. 0, pp. 1–10, 2025. doi: 10.1080/00207179.2025.2458135.
H. Policarpo et al., "Conceptual design of an unmanned electrical amphibious vehicle for ocean and land surveillance", World Electric Vehicle Journal, vol. 15, no. 7, 2024, issn: 2032-6653. doi: 10.3390/wevj15070279.
F. Rego and D. Silvestre, "Cooperative navigation using constrained convex generators", European Journal of Control, vol. 81, p. 101 163, 2025, issn:0947-3580. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcon.2024.101163.
G. Ramos, D. Silvestre, and C. Silvestre, "The robust minimal controllability and observability problem", International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, vol. 31, no. 10, pp. 5033–5044, 2021. doi: 10.1002/rnc.5527.
P. Taborda, H. Matias, D. Silvestre, and P. Lourenço, "Convex mpc and thrust allocation with deadband for spacecraft rendezvous", IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 8, pp. 1132–1137, 2024. doi: 10.1109/LCSYS.2024.3407611.
D. Silvestre and P. Lourenço, "Guidance and control for in-orbit servicing and assembly missions", Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier, 2024, isbn: 978-0-12-803581-8. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-14081-5.00027-1.
F. Rego, "Distributed Observers for LTV Systems: a Distributed Constructibility Gramian Based Approach", Automatica, Volume 155, 2023, 111117, ISSN 0005-1098. doi: 10.1016/j.automatica.2023.111117.
F. Santos, D. Silvestre, and R. Cunha, "Development and experimental validation of a LoRA wireless sensor network for wildfire surveillance", in IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA), 2023, pp. 911–917. doi: 10.1109/CCTA54093.2023.10252472.
D. Silvestre, "Privacy assessment for linear consensus using constrained convex generators", in 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), 2023, pp. 8045–8050. doi: 10.1109/CDC49753.2023.10384271.
D. Silvestre, "Constrained convex generators: A tool suitable for set-based estimation with range and bearing measurements", in IEEE American Control Conference (ACC), Jun. 2022.
D. Silvestre, "Accurate guaranteed state estimation for uncertain lpvs using constrained convex generators", in IEEE 61st Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), 2022, pp. 4957–4962. doi: 10.1109/CDC51059.2022.9993211.
D. Silvestre, "Exact set-valued estimation using constrained convex generators for uncertain linear systems", in IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 56, no. 2, pp. 9461–9466, 2023, 22nd IFAC World Congress, issn: 2405-8963. doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.241.
D. Silvestre, "Closed-form approximations for the minimal robust positively invariant set using constrained convex generators", in IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 58, no. 25, pp. 126–131, 2024, 3rd Control Conference Africa CCA 2024, issn: 2405-8963. doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.10.249.
D. Silvestre and G. Ramos, "Model predictive control with collision avoidance for unknown environment", in 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), Dec. 2023..
P. Garrido and D. Silvestre "A lean path for learning control in undergraduate electronics programmes", in IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 58, no. 25, pp. 78–83, 2024, 3rd Control Conference Africa CCA 2024, issn: 2405-8963. doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.10.241.
F. Rego and D. Silvestre "Explicit Computation of Guaranteed State Estimates using Constrained Convex Generators", in IEEE 63rd Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), Milan, Italy, 2024, pp. 1400-1405. doi: 10.1109/CDC56724.2024.10885976.
A. Carvalho, "Automatic Event Detection for Tennis Sport", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Nov. 2023.
D. Fernandes, "Automatic Event Detection for Motorsport", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
G. Murta, "Automatic Event Detection for Videogames", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
A. Tavares, "Prevention of Forest Fires using Computer Vision", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
F. Santos, "Sensor Network using a Mix of Cheap Sensors", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2022.
F. Pereira, "Six Floor Origin - A Media JIT Packaging and Storage Platform", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
R. Pires, "Enhancing Security through the use of Load-Balancing Stochastic Algorithms", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Oct. 2022.
P. Matias, "Outlier and Attacker Resilient Methods Based on Rating and Reputation Systems", MSc, School of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, Mar. 2023.
D. Silva, "Distributed and Centralized Observers for Sensor Fusion with Non-Gaussian Noises", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Oct. 2024.
J. Felizardo, "Passively Safe Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
B. Contente, "Formal Safety Verification Using Reachability Analysis for the Koopman Operator", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2024.
L. Silva, "Neural Networks Robustness Verification using Reachability Tools", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2023.
B. Lourenço, "Enhancing Truck Platooning Efficiency and Safety", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2023.
J. Pereira, "Computationally Efficient and Safe Constrained Attitude Control for Spacecraft Slewing with Control Barrier Functions", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Jun. 2024.
J. Neves, "A Comparison Study of MPC and Control Barrier Functions Algorithms for Multi-Agent Systems in the presence of Obstacles", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Jun. 2021.
J. Coelho, "Surveillance System using Cheap Sensors and Drones", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Jun. 2023.
H. Matias, "Model-Predictive Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Aerial Surveillance Applications", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2023.
R. Palma, "Stability Guarantees for Model Predictive Controllers", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Oct. 2023.
P. Taborda, "Model Predictive Control and Allocation with Nonconvex Constraints for Space Rendezvous", MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Nov. 2023.
Daniel Silvestre's research interests span the fields of fault detection and isolation, distributed systems, network control systems, computer networks, Optimal Control and Nonlinear Optimization.