Academic-Practice Collaborations in Automation and Control: Keys for Success

This study identifies the keys for successful collaboration between the communities of academia and practice in the field of automation and control. The findings are based on the analysis of 85 different collaborations reported in a survey of the international control community conducted by the Industry and Education Committees at IFAC. Addressing a joint problem, understanding and respecting each other, frequent communication, and adequate funding are among the top attributes of successful collaboration. A complete list of the top 10 keys for success is provided in the conclusion section.