Process systems engineering

As we advance the area of systems engineering, our goal is to develop new mathematical models and computational capabilities in:

  • large-scale nonlinear and dynamic optimization
  • mixed-integer linear and nonlinear optimization
  • optimization under uncertainty (stochastic, robust)
  • high-performance and scientific computing
  • machine learning and data science

Examples of current application areas include:

  • optimal process synthesis, design, operations, and control
  • supply chain, scheduling, planning, and enterprise-wide optimization
  • sustainable processes and circular economies
  • carbon capture and climate change
  • energy systems, renewables, and critical infrastructure
  • recovery of rare-earth elements and critical minerals
  • materials design and optimization

Sample research projects

Process systems engineering faculty

Lorenz Biegler

Lorenz Biegler

Covestro University Professor
Chemical Engineering

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Chrysanthos Gounaris

Chrysanthos Gounaris

Professor
Chemical Engineering

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Ignacio Grossmann

Ignacio Grossmann

Rudolph R. and Florence Dean University Professor
Chemical Engineering

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Carl Laird

Carl Laird

Professor
Chemical Engineering

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Ana Inés Torres

Ana Inés Torres

Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering

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Center for Advanced Process Decision-making

The Center for Advanced Process Decision-making (CAPD) provides an umbrella organization to give students the opportunity to interact with industry in the area of process systems engineering.