Max Varley
Max Varley
Max Varley
Max Varley
max.varley@gmail.com
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About Me
I am an electrical engineer specialising in control theory, state estimation, and vision-based localisation.
I enjoy combining theoretical insight with practical implementation across both professional work and personal projects.
Most Used Tools
My Top 4
My Top 4
My Top 4
My Top 4
MATLAB/Simulink
Language/Simulator
C++
Language
Python
Language
LaTeX
Typesetting
Publications
Optimal Linear Filtering for Finite-Dimensional State
Estimation with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Optimal Linear Filtering for Discrete-Time Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Asymptotically Optimal Finite-Dimensional Approximations
for Linear Filtering with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Kalman Filtering for Discrete-Time Linear Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Publications
Optimal Linear Filtering
for Finite-Dimensional State
Estimation with Infinite-Dimensional
Observations
Optimal Linear Filtering
for Discrete-Time Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional
Measurements
Asymptotically Optimal
Finite-Dimensional Approximations
for Linear Filtering with
Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Kalman Filtering for
Discrete-Time Linear Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional
Observations
Publications
Optimal Linear Filtering for Finite-Dimensional State
Estimation with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Optimal Linear Filtering for Discrete-Time Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Asymptotically Optimal Finite-Dimensional Approximations
for Linear Filtering with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Kalman Filtering for Discrete-Time Linear Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Publications
Optimal Linear Filtering for Finite-Dimensional State
Estimation with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Optimal Linear Filtering for Discrete-Time Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Asymptotically Optimal Finite-Dimensional Approximations
for Linear Filtering with Infinite-Dimensional Measurements
Kalman Filtering for Discrete-Time Linear Systems
with Infinite-Dimensional Observations
Education
PhD - Control Theory
June 2020
To
April 2025
Disseration Topic: Efficient autonomous navigation of drones equipped with optical or lidar based sensors within GPS-denied environments
University of Melbourne
Master of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jan 2018
To
June 2020
Capstone Project Awarded Best Electrical Engineering Project
Awarded High Distinctions in: Creative Innovative Engineering, Embedded Systems Design, Advanced Signal Processing, Communication Networks, Internship, Capstone Project
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems)
Jan 2015
To
Dec 2017
Awarded High Distinctions in: Foundations of Computing, Algorithms and Data Structures, Engineering Systems Design 1, Engineering Systems Design 2
University of Melbourne
Education
PhD - Control Theory
2020
To
2025
Disseration Topic: Efficient autonomous navigation of drones equipped with optical or lidar based sensors within GPS-denied environments
Melbourne University
Master of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2018
To
2020
Capstone Project Awarded Best Electrical Engineering Project
Awarded High Distinctions in: Creative Innovative Engineering, Embedded Systems Design, Advanced Signal Processing, Communication Networks, Internship, Capstone Project
Melbourne University
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems)
2015
To
2017
Awarded High Distinctions in: Foundations of Computing, Algorithms and Data Structures, Engineering Systems Design 1, Engineering Systems Design 2
Melbourne University
Education
PhD - Control Theory
June 2020
To
April 2025
Disseration Topic: Efficient autonomous navigation of drones equipped with optical or lidar based sensors within GPS-denied environments
University of Melbourne
Master of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jan 2018
To
June 2020
Capstone Project Awarded Best Electrical Engineering Project
Awarded High Distinctions in: Creative Innovative Engineering, Embedded Systems Design, Advanced Signal Processing, Communication Networks, Internship, Capstone Project
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems)
Jan 2015
To
Dec 2017
Awarded High Distinctions in: Foundations of Computing, Algorithms and Data Structures, Engineering Systems Design 1, Engineering Systems Design 2
University of Melbourne
Education
PhD - Control Theory
June 2020
To
April 2025
Disseration Topic: Efficient autonomous navigation of drones equipped with optical or lidar based sensors within GPS-denied environments
University of Melbourne
Master of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jan 2018
To
June 2020
Capstone Project Awarded Best Electrical Engineering Project
Awarded High Distinctions in: Creative Innovative Engineering, Embedded Systems Design, Advanced Signal Processing, Communication Networks, Internship, Capstone Project
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems)
Jan 2015
To
Dec 2017
Awarded High Distinctions in: Foundations of Computing, Algorithms and Data Structures, Engineering Systems Design 1, Engineering Systems Design 2
University of Melbourne
Awards
Best Electrical Engineering Project
Endeavour Exhibition 2019
University of Melbourne
Awards
Best Electrical Engineering Project
Endeavour Exhibition 2019
University of Melbourne
Awards
Best Electrical Engineering Project
Endeavour Exhibition 2019
University of Melbourne
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher
June 2020
To
Present
Engaged with academic publications and contributed novel ideas to the field of control theory via publications and, ultimately, my doctoral thesis
University of Melbourne
Association President
2022
To
2024
Elected as president of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Students Association (EEERSA).
Managed administrative tasks, increased club membership through outreach initiatives, organised regular events, and liased with faculty members to represent the interests of Graduate Researchers within the EEE department
University of Melbourne
University Tutor
2021
To
2022
Ran university tutorials for:
Control Systems: Teaching classical frequency-domain techniques, system modelling, linearisation, stability analysis, PID control, and the application of theory to hardware via MATLAB and Simulink software
Digital System Design: Teaching combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, interconnection networks, and hardware description in Verilog, with practical applications using FPGAs
University of Melbourne
Data61 Intern
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Integrated CSIRO software to operate on the Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano environments, awarded High Distinction in corresponding subject
CSIRO
Technician
2018
Assembled and repaired printed circuit boards for use in Alcoa's aluminium smelters
C-born Software Systems
cborn.com
Tutor
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Provided weekly physics and math lessons to students from Year 9 to VCE
Freelance
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher
2020
To
Present
Engaged with academic publications and contributed novel ideas to the field of control theory via publications and, ultimately, my doctoral thesis
Melbourne University
Association President
2022
To
2024
Elected as president of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Students Association (EEERSA).
Managed administrative tasks, increased club membership through outreach initiatives, organised regular events, and liased with faculty members to represent the interests of Graduate Researchers within the EEE department
Melbourne University
University Tutor
2021
To
2022
Ran university tutorials for:
Control Systems: Teaching classical frequency-domain techniques, system modelling, linearisation, stability analysis, PID control, and the application of theory to hardware via MATLAB and Simulink software
Digital System Design: Teaching combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, interconnection networks, and hardware description in Verilog, with practical applications using FPGAs
Melbourne University
Data61 Intern
2019
To
2020
Integrated CSIRO software to operate on the Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano environments, awarded High Distinction in corresponding subject
CSIRO
Technician
2018
Assembled and repaired printed circuit boards for use in Alcoa's aluminium smelters
C-born
Software
Systems
cborn.com
Tutor
2019
To
2020
Provided weekly physics and math lessons to students from Year 9 to VCE
Freelance
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher
June 2020
To
Present
Engaged with academic publications and contributed novel ideas to the field of control theory via publications and, ultimately, my doctoral thesis
University of Melbourne
Association President
2022
To
2024
Elected as president of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Students Association (EEERSA).
Managed administrative tasks, increased club membership through outreach initiatives, organised regular events, and liased with faculty members to represent the interests of Graduate Researchers within the EEE department
University of Melbourne
University Tutor
2021
To
2022
Ran university tutorials for:
Control Systems: Teaching classical frequency-domain techniques, system modelling, linearisation, stability analysis, PID control, and the application of theory to hardware via MATLAB and Simulink software
Digital System Design: Teaching combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, interconnection networks, and hardware description in Verilog, with practical applications using FPGAs
University of Melbourne
Data61 Intern
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Integrated CSIRO software to operate on the Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano environments, awarded High Distinction in corresponding subject
CSIRO
Technician
2018
Assembled and repaired printed circuit boards for use in Alcoa's aluminium smelters
C-born Software Systems
cborn.com
Tutor
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Provided weekly physics and math lessons to students from Year 9 to VCE
Freelance
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher
June 2020
To
Present
Engaged with academic publications and contributed novel ideas to the field of control theory via publications and, ultimately, my doctoral thesis
University of Melbourne
Association President
2022
To
2024
Elected as president of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Students Association (EEERSA).
Managed administrative tasks, increased club membership through outreach initiatives, organised regular events, and liased with faculty members to represent the interests of Graduate Researchers within the EEE department
University of Melbourne
University Tutor
2021
To
2022
Ran university tutorials for:
Control Systems: Teaching classical frequency-domain techniques, system modelling, linearisation, stability analysis, PID control, and the application of theory to hardware via MATLAB and Simulink software
Digital System Design: Teaching combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, interconnection networks, and hardware description in Verilog, with practical applications using FPGAs
University of Melbourne
Data61 Intern
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Integrated CSIRO software to operate on the Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano environments, awarded High Distinction in corresponding subject
CSIRO
Technician
2018
Assembled and repaired printed circuit boards for use in Alcoa's aluminium smelters
C-born Software Systems
cborn.com
Tutor
Nov 2019
To
Feb 2020
Provided weekly physics and math lessons to students from Year 9 to VCE