Research Emphasis

Advanced Control and Optimization of Multiple Plants

 On-line optimization, pinch technology, model predictive control, optimal chemical complex configuration 

Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization 

Process modification, automation, material changes (e.g. new solvents and chemical pathways), Pollution Index Evaluation 

Advanced Methods for Chemical Complexes  

Total Cost Accounting 

Life Cycle Assessment 

Sustainable Costs

 Risk Management 

Hazard and operability analysis (e.g. Hazop, fault tree), process safety management, equipment and human reliability analysis 

Inherently Safer Design 

Process safety management, fault detection and consequence prevention