Dr Michael Negnevitsky is a Professor in Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science at the University of Tasmania,
Australia. This text has been developed from his lectures to
undergraduates. Educated as an electrical engineer, Dr
Negnevitsky’s many interests include artificial intelligence and
soft computing. His research involves the development and
application of intelligent systems in electrical engineering,
process control, and environmental engineering. He has
authored and co-authored over 300 research publications
including numerous journal articles, four patents for
inventions, and two books.