General BRD Topics on Modelling & Control

 Uncertainty in models and optimal control
Models are a standard tool for process design, organization and control. The predictive value depends on the assumptions and the accuracy of the parameter values, also in control and optimal control. In general thesis work we want to work on the methodologies that deal with uncertainty. See also algae (Keesman, Van Boxtel, Van Willigenburg)
• Application of MINLP and similar techniques
MINLP is one of the methods find product and energy flow routings in a super structure. In thesis work we want to search for effective ways to use this tool and to search for alternative methods. (Van Boxtel, Van Willigenburg)
• Classical control theory (Van Ooteghem)
• Robotics (Van Willigenburg or Van Asselt)