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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

Nonlinear Model-based Optimizing Control of
Polymerization Reactors

Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Delaware

This project is sponsored by the UD Process Control
and Monitoring Consortium, and is a collaboration
between the University of Delaware and 
Invensys Intelligent Automation. Industrial collaborations 
with major chemical companies will be a component of the project.

The goal of the work is to develop and evaluate tools
for nonlinear model predictive control using advanced 
distributed software architectures. Preliminary studies
will focus on low order free radical simulation benchmark 
systems, and will progess to more complex emulsion systems,
including experimental studies. Issues to be addressed
include computational benchmarking, analysis of
the nonlinear MPC controller, optimal formulation of
grade transition policy, and eventual prototyping
on industrial pilot scale processes.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. Degree in Chemical Engineering
with experience or extensive exposure to process modeling,
optimization, and advanced control. Strong oral and
written communication skills are a requisite. Experience with
polymer systems is not required, but is desirable.

The University of Delaware offers competitive salary and benefits.
Applicants should send a CV, a statement of their professional interests
(not longer than 1 page) and the names, e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers of at least three technical references to:

Professor Francis J. Doyle III
Department of Chemical Engineering
Colburn Laboratory
University of Delaware
Newark DE 19716
PH: (302) 831-0760
FX: (302) 831-0457
doyle@che.udel.edu
http://www.che.udel.edu/doyle


Submission of application material
by e-mail is strongly encouraged.