Foreword

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the importance of computational tools in engineering education and practice cannot be overstated. MATLAB and Simulink have become indispensable platforms for engineers across various fields, offering powerful capabilities for computation, modeling, and simulation. With this handbook, “Engineering Computation and Modeling in MATLAB and Simulink”, students and professionals alike are provided with a practical and accessible guide that builds foundational skills essential to engineering problem-solving and design.

This book is tailored for both Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) engineering students, as well as professionals seeking a quick yet comprehensive start in computational techniques. By organizing concepts in a clear and systematic manner, the book enables readers to delve into MATLAB/Simulink with confidence. Readers are guided from basic engineering computations to advanced modeling and simulation techniques, gaining the ability to develop and analyze systems in areas such as Electrical Power Engineering, Control Systems, Power Electronics, and Electrical Machines. This structured approach to learning opens doors to creating real-time prototypes, bridging the gap between theory and application.

With its thoughtfully designed Sections A and B, this book ensures a step-by-step progression, starting from built-in commands in MATLAB and advancing toward complex system modeling using Simulink. Worked examples and tutorials provide hands-on experience, enabling users to deepen their understanding and immediately apply what they’ve learned to real-world problems.

I commend the authors for this contribution to engineering education and professional development. This book stands as an invaluable resource, equipping its readers with the skills to harness MATLAB/Simulink effectively and to drive innovation in both academic and industrial settings.