Research

Global Optimization of Grey-Box Constrained Models

2013 AIChE Annual Meeting in San Fransisco

November 05, 2013

F. Boukouvala M.M.F. Hasan C.A. Floudas

Grey-box optimization methods have a wide range of applicability in various fields which rely on expensive simulations or solely input-output data [1]. Consequently, there has been great interest in the development of methods for the optimization of models for which…

Simulation-Based Derivative-Free Optimization for Computationally Expensive Functions

2012 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh

October 31, 2012

F. Boukouvala M.G. Ierapetritou

Nowadays, the need to develop predictive models for complex processes along with advances in computational tools and capabilities have lead to the development of a plethora of detailed complex mathematical methods. However, as the complexity and level of detail increases,…

From Experimental Data to Building Integrated Dynamic Flowsheet Models for Pharmaceutical Processes

2012 AIChE Annual Conference in Pittsburgh

October 29, 2012

F. Boukouvala F.J. Muzzio M.G. Ierapetritou

FDA harmonization guidelines [1] aim to promote building quality into design of pharmaceutical processes through mechanistic understanding of powder process behavior. Based on this paradigm, the industry is moving with a fast pace towards a model-based process and product design,…

Dynamic Flowsheet Modeling Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

International Forum of Process Analytical Technology (IFPAC) in Baltimore

January 24, 2012

F. Boukouvala V. Niotis R. Ramachandran F.J. Muzzio M.G. Ierapetritou