Multiscale Process Systems Engineering

The Multiscale Process Systems Engineering (mPSE) group focuses on the design, synthesis, optimization, operation, control and planning and scheduling of chemical process systems. Multi-scale modeling is a key activity where engineering problems are simulated at various spatial (molecular, meso and macro) and temporal scales. Advances in computer technologies have boosted developments in mPSE, allowing us to tackle challenging problems and implement ideas previously limited by lack of technologies. Research in mPSE is industry relevant and its outcomes go directly towards solving real problems in a wide range of industries.

Faculty

ANSUMALI, Santosh Computational kinetic theory; Non-equilibrium thermodynamics; Turbulence and microflow

KARIWALA, Vinay Kumar Decentralized process control; Plant-wide process control; Process modeling & identification

KWAK, Sang Kyu Statistical thermodynamics; Molecular modeling and simulation