Process Systems Engineering Laboratory

PSEL@MIT

Theses and Reports

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Theses

  • Bambang S. Adiwijaya, Simulation and Optimization Tools to Study Design Principles of Biological Networks, Ph.D. Thesis, 2006 (PDF)
  • Berit S. Ahmad, Synthesis of Batch Processes with Integrated Solvent Recovery, Ph.D. Thesis, 1997 (PDF)
  • Russell J. Allgor, Modeling and Computational Issues in the Development of Batch Processes, Ph.D. Thesis, 1997 (PDF)
  • Emre Armagan, Decomposition Algorithms for Global Solution of Deterministic and Stochastic Pooling Problems in Natural Gas Value Chains, M.Sc. Thesis, 2009 (PDF)
  • Paul I. Barton, The Modelling and Simulation of Combined Discrete/Continuous Processes, Ph.D. Thesis, 1992 (PDF)
  • Binita Bhattacharjee, Kinetic Model Reduction using Integer and Semi-infinite Programming, Ph.D. Thesis, 2003 (PDF)
  • Richard Brogle, Environmental and Safety Applications of Mixed Integer Linear Programming, Diploma Thesis, 1997.
  • Elena Chekhova, Methodology for Optimal Operation of Discrete/Continuous Biochemical Processes, Ph.D. Thesis, 2001.
  • Yang Chen, Optimal Design and Operation of Energy Polygeneration Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2013 (PDF)
  • Weiyang Cheong, Simulation and Analysis of a Middle Vessel Batch Distillation Column, B.S. Thesis, 1998 (PDF)
  • David M. Collins, Tools to Analyse Cell Signaling Models, Ph.D. Thesis, 2003 (PDF)
  • Garrett R. Dowdy, Using Semidefinite Programming to Bound Distributions in Chemical Engineering Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2019 (PDF)
  • William F. Feehery, Dynamic Optimization with Path Constraints, Ph.D. Thesis, 1998 (PDF)
  • Jose Alberto Gomez, Simulation, Sensitivity Analysis, and Optimization of Bioprocesses using Dynamic Flux Balance Analysis, Ph.D. Thesis, 2017 (PDF)
  • Stuart M. Harwood, Reachability and robust design in dynamic systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2015 (PDF)
  • Rohit Kannan, Algorithms, analysis and software for the global optimization of two-stage stochastic programs, Ph.D. Thesis, 2017 (PDF)
  • Kamil A. Khan, Sensitivity analysis for nonsmooth dynamic systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2014 (PDF)
  • Lars U. Kreul, Discontinuous and Reactive Distillation, Ph.D. Thesis, 1998.
  • Vinay Kumar, A Nonsmooth Exclusion Test for Finding All solutions of Nonlinear Equations, M.S. Thesis, 2007 (PDF)
  • Cha Kun Lee, Global Optimization of Hybrid Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2006 (PDF)
  • Panayiotis Lemonidis, Global Optimization Algorithms for Semi-Infinite and Generalized Semi-Infinite Programs, Ph.D. Thesis, 2008 (PDF)
  • Wade S. Martinson, Index and Characteristic Analysis of Partial Differential Equations, Ph.D. Thesis, 1999. (PDF)
  • Alexander Mitsos, Man-Portable Power Generation Devices: Product Design and Supporting Algorithms, Ph.D. Thesis, 2006 (PDF)
  • Taeshin Park, Formal Verification and Dynamic Validation of Logic-based Control Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 1997 (PDF)
  • Geoffrey Oxberry, Establishing Global Error Bounds for Model Reduction in Combustion, Ph.D. Thesis, 2013 (PDF)
  • Sivaraman Ramaswamy, Simulation and Control of Dynamic Directed Self-assembly of Nanostructures, Ph.D. Thesis, 2015 (PDF)
  • Patricio Ramirez, Dynamic Simulation of Nuclear Hydrogen Production Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2011 (PDF)
  • Vibhu P. Saxena, Sensitivity Analysis of Oscillating Hybrid Systems, M.S. Thesis, 2010 (PDF)
  • Spencer D. Schaber, Tools for Dynamic Model Development, Ph.D. Thesis, 2014 (PDF)
  • Joseph K. Scott, Reachability Analysis and Deterministic Global Optimization of Differential-Algebraic Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 2012 (PDF)
  • Ajay Selot, Short-Term Supply Chain Management in Upstream Natural Gas System, Ph.D. Thesis, 2008 (PDF)
  • Adam B. Singer, Global Dynamic Optimization, Ph.D. Thesis, 2004 (PDF)
  • Earl Osman P. Solis, Controlled formation of nanostructures with desired geometries: Robust dynamic paths to robust desired structures, Ph.D. Thesis, 2009 (PDF)
  • Matthew D. Stuber, Evaluation of Process Systems Operating Envelopes, Ph.D. Thesis, 2013 (PDF)
  • Kirill Titievsky, Physical interpretation of coarse-grained bead-spring models of complex fluids, Ph.D. Thesis, 2009 (PDF)
  • Siah Hong Tan, Applications of Optimization to Shale Oil and Gas Monetization, Ph.D. Thesis, 2017 (PDF)
  • John E. Tolsma, Analysis of Heteroazeotropic Systems, Ph.D. Thesis, 1999 (PDF)
  • Matias Vikse, A Nonsmooth Approach to Modeling and Optimization – Applications to Liquefied Natural Gas Processes and Work and Heat Exchange Networks, Ph.D. Thesis, 2019 (PDF)
  • Harry A. J. Watson, Robust Simulation and Optimization Methods for Natural Gas Liquefaction Processes, Ph.D. Thesis, 2017 (PDF)
  • Achim Wechsung, Global optimization in reduced space, Ph.D. Thesis, 2013 (PDF)
  • Katharina Wilkins, Sensitivity Analysis of Oscillating Dynamical Systems with Applications to the Mammalian Circadian Clock, Ph.D. Thesis, 2008 (PDF)
  • Mehmet Yunt, Nonsmooth dynamic optimization of systems with varying structure, Ph.D. Thesis, 2011 (PDF)
  • Yong Zhang, Development and Implementation of Algorithms for Pollution Prevention in Pharmaceutical and Specialty Chemical Manufacturing, B.S. Thesis, 1997

Reports

  • Paul I. Barton and S. Galan, Linear DAEs with Nonsmooth Forcing, Technical Report, January 2000 (PDF)
  • Paul I. Barton, Dynamic Modeling and Simulation Notes, Class Notes, July 1997 (PDF)
  • Stuart M. Harwood and Paul I. Barton, Existence and uniqueness theorems for ordinary differential equations with linear programs embedded, Technical Report, August 2012 (PDF)
  • Arash Komaee and Paul I. Barton, Directed Self-Assembly of Linear Nanostructures by Optimal Control of External Electric Fields, Technical Report, March 2016 (PDF)
  • Alexander Mitsos, Benoît Chachuat and Paul I. Barton. Justification of the Modeling Assumptions in the Intermediate Fidelity Models for Portable Power Generation, Technical Report, February 2005 (PDF)
  • Alexander Mitsos and Paul I. Barton. Issues in the Development of Global Optimization Algorithms for Bilevel Programs with a Nonconvex Inner Program, Technical Report, February 2005 (PDF)
  • Gunther Reißig. On the performance of minimum degree and minimum local fill heuristics in circuit simulation, Technical Report, February 2001 (PDF)
  • Adam B. Singer and Paul I. Barton, Convex Underestimators For Dynamic Optimization Problems, Technical Report, April 2001 (PDF)
  • Peter G. Stechlinski and Paul I. Barton, Forward Parametric Sensitivity Functions for Carathéodory Index-1 Semi-Explicit Differential-Algebraic Equations, Technical Report, July 2016 (PDF)
  • Peter G. Stechlinski and Paul I. Barton, Well-Posedness Results for Carathéodory Index-1 Semi-Explicit Differential-Algebraic Equations, Technical Report, November 2016 (PDF)