Conference Presentations

1. Arkun, Y. and Stephanopoulos, G., "Interaction Between Process Design and Control: A Study on Operability,"
AIChE Mtg., San Francisco, Nov., 1979.

2. Arkun, Y. and Stephanopoulos, G., " A Steady-State Design Approach Towards Optimal Operation of
Chemical Plants via Constraint Control," Can. Chem. Eng. Conf., Sarnia, Ontario, 1979.

3. Arkun, Y. and Smith, K., "Dynamic Analysis and Control of Spouted Bed Reactors," AIChE Mtg., New Orleans,
Nov., 1981.

4. Arkun,Y. and Ramakrishnan, S., "Structural Sensitivity Analysis in Controlller Synthesis," AIChE Mtg.,
Los Angeles, Nov., 1982.

5. Arkun, Y., Manousiouthakis, B., Palazoglu, A. and Putz, P., "Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Robust
Multivariable Control Systems for Chemical Processes," AIChE Mtg., Anaheim, May, 1984.

6. Arkun, Y. and Hollett, J., "Experimental Evaluation of Internal Model Computer Control," ACS National Mtg.,
April, 1984.

7. Arkun, Y. and Manousiouthakis, B., "Synthesis of Control Structures for Large Systems Using Block Relative
Gain," AIChE Mtg., Chicago, paper no. 103h., Nov., 1985.

8. Arkun,Y., "Computer Aided Design of Robust Control Systems," IFAC Conf. on Microcomputer Applications,"
Istanbul, Turkey, July, 1986.

9. Calvet, J-P. and Arkun,Y., "Feedforward and Feedback Linearization of Nonlinear Systems and Its Implementation
Using IMC," AIChE Mtg., New York, paper no. 83c, Nov., 1987.

10. Hook, B.D., Littman, H., Morgan, M. and Arkun, Y., "An Axisymetric Model for An Adiabatic Spouted Bed Reactor
with a Highly Exothermic Catalytic Reaction," AIChE Mtg., paper no. 162d, Washington, Nov., 1988.

11. Reeves, D. E. and Arkun, Y., "Interaction Measures for Nonsquare Decentralized Control Structures," AIChE Mtg.,
paper no.128b, Washington, Nov., 1988.

12. Calvet, J-P. and Arkun,Y., "Design of Robust Controllers for Uncertain Nonlinear Processes with Bounded
Disturbances," AIChE Mtg. paper no. 144b., San Francisco, Nov., 1989.

13. Hernandez, E. and Arkun, Y., " Applications of Two Dimensional System Theory in Process Control," AIChE Mtg.,
Chicago, paper no. 211a, Nov., 1990.

14. Reeves, D. E., Arkun, Y. and Downs, J., "New Results on Integrating Systems," AIChE Mtg., Chicago, poster no.
312l, Nov., 1990.

15. Schork, F.J., Arnold, B.D. and Arkun,Y.," The Application of Kalman Filtering Techniques for Reactor Feed
Composition Estimation," AIChE Mtg., Houston, April, 1991.

16. Arkun,Y., Schork, F.J. and Peterson,T., "Control of a Semibatch Polymerization Reactor by Nonlinear Model
Predictive Control," poster at Eng. Found. Conf. on Polymer Reaction Engng, Santa Barbara, March , 1991.

17. Hernandez, E. and Arkun,Y.,"Identification and Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Polynomial ARMA Models,"
AIChE Mtg, Nov., 1991.

18. Simminger, J., Hernandez, E., Arkun,Y. and Schork, F. J., "A Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller Based
on Iterative QDMC," AIChE Mtg, Nov., 1991.

19. Hernandez, E. and Arkun, Y., "Nonlinear Control Using Polynomial ARMA Models," SIAM Conference on Control
and its Applications, Minneapolis, Sept., 1992.

20. Hernandez, E. and Arkun, Y., "Stability and Invertibility of Nonlinear Input / Output Models," AIChE Mtg., Miami,
Nov., 1992.

21. Banerjee, A. and Arkun,Y., "Control Configuration Design as Applied to Tenneessee Eastmant Plant-Wide Control
Problem," AIChE Mtg., St. Louis, Nov., 1993.

22. Banerjee, A., Arkun,Y., Ogunnaike, B. A. and Pearson, R., "Robust Nonlinear Control by Scheduling Multiple
Model Based Controllers," Annual AIChE mtg, San Francisco, 1994.

23. Arkun,Y., "Model Predictive Control : A Tutorial", National AIChE mtg, Atlanta, 1994.

24. Sriniwas, G. R., Arkun,Y., Chien, I-L. and Ogunnaike, B. A., "Identification and Control of a High-Purity Distillation Column: A Case Study," National AIChE mtg, Atlanta, 1994.

25. Banerjee, A., Arkun,Y., Ogunnaike, B. A. and Pearson, R., "Multiple Model Based Estimation of Nonlinear
Systems," Annual AIChE Mtg., 1995.

26. Banerjee, A., Arkun,Y., Ogunnaike, B. A. and Pearson, R., "Robust Multiple Model Based Control of Nonlinear
Systems," Annual AIChE Mtg., 1995.

27. Da Rold, A., Sriniwas, G. R., Arkun,Y. and Schork, F.J., "Optimal Estimation of Multi-rate Delayed Systems:
Application to an a Olefin Polymerization Reactor", ICheaP-2, Florence, Italy, May, 1995.

28. Rigopoulos, A. and Y. Arkun, "Principal Component Analysis in Estimation and Control of Paper
Machines," Weyerhaeuser Workshop on Modeling and Control of Digesters and Paper Machines, Tacoma, WA,
June 19-20, 1995.

29. Sriniwas, G. R. and Arkun,Y., " Optimization and Convergence Issues for MPC Algorithms using
Polynomial ARX Models", Annual AIChE Mtg., 1995.

30. Banerjee, A. and Arkun,Y., "Self Scheduling MPC for LPV Systems," Annual AIChE Mtg., 1996.

31. Lakshamanan, N. and Arkun, Y., " Control of Nonlinear Batch Processes using Self-Scheduling MPC,"
Annual AIChE Mtg., Miami Beach, FL, Nov., 1997.

32. Lu, Y. and Arkun, Y., "Model Predictive Control of Polytopic Linear Parameter Varying Plants," Annual AIChE Mtg., 1998.

33. Rigopoulos, A. and Arkun, Y., "The use of CVA towards identification of dynamic models for control of sheet forming processes. A comparison with PCA-(V) AR modeling," Annual AIChE Mtg., Miami Beach, FL, Nov., 1998.

34. Rigopoulos, A. and Arkun, Y., "Reduced order MPC design for CD profile control of sheet forming processes:
handling of actuator constraints and performance loss," Annual AIChE Mtg., Miami Beach, FL, Nov., 1998.

35. Yaohui Lu and Yaman Arkun, "Infinite Horizon Model Predictive Control Algorithms for Polytopic Linear
Parameter Varying Systems," presented in AICHE annual meeting, November, Miami, FL, 1998.

36. Yaohui Lu and Yaman Arkun, "A Quasi-Linear Approach to Nonlinear Model Predictive Control," in
AICHE annual meeting, November, 1999, Dallas, TX

37. Yaohui Lu and Yaman Arkun, "Polytope Updating in Quasi-min-max MPC Algorithms," Proceedings of
ADCHEM, Pisa, Italy, June, 2000.

38. B. Haznedar and Arkun, Y., "Implementation of Reduced Order Infinite Horizon MPC to Sheet Forming
Processes, AICHE National meeting, Atlanta, March, 2000.

39. J. Tabb and Arkun,Y., "Monitoring of Sheet Forming Processes using Adaptive Wavelet Decomposition,"
AICHE National meeting, Atlanta, March, 2000.

40. Yaohui Lu and Yaman Arkun, "Approximation error and model/plant mismatch considerations in scheduling
quasi-minmax MPC algorithms for nonlinear processes," AICHE annual meeting, Reno, NV, November 4-9,
2001.

41. Mestan, E., Türkay, M. and Arkun, Y., "Model Predictive Control Methods in Supply Chain Management
Problems". INFORMS, Nov. 2002.

AWARDS

Donald P. Eckman Award, presented by the American Automatic Control Council in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of automatic control, 1986.

Outstanding Teacher Award, presented by the AIChE Student Chapter of Georgia Tech., 1986.

Seminar Presentations

1. "Design of Steady-State Optimizing Control Structures for Chemical Processes," Control Science Center,
Univ. of Minnesota, Feb. 1979.

2. "Design and Control of Chemical Plants with Multiregime Capabilities," Stevens Institute of Technology, Feb. 1982.

3. "Robustness Problems in Design and Operation of Multiregime Chemical Plants," Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan, May 1983.

4. "Dynamic Analysis and Control of Spouted Bed Catalytic Reactors," ARCO Chemicals Co., Philadelphia,
Sept. 1983.

5. "Synthesis of Control Systems for Chemical Plants ," University of Bosphorous, Istanbul, Turkey,
Aug. 1983.

6. "Design of Chemical Plants with Multiregime Capabilities," University of Bosphorous, Istanbul, Turkey,
Aug. 1983.

7. "Robustness Issues in Design and Control of Chemical Plants," University of Massachusetts, April 1984.

8. "Robustness Issues in Design and Control of Chemical Plants," University of California, Santa Barbara,
May 1984.

9. "Design of Robust Control Systems," PLAPIQUI, Universidad National del Sur, Argentina, Aug. 1984.

10. "Studies on Design and Control of Chemical Plants. An Overview of Recent Results and A New
Formulation for the Future," Argentinian Petrochemical Institute, Buenos Aires, Aug. 1984.

11. "Robustness Issues in Process Control," Cornell University, Sept. 1984.

12. "Synthesis of Control Systems for Chemical Plants. A New Adventure Into An Old Territory," University of California , Davis, Jan. 1985.

13. "Robustness Issues in Design and Control of Chemical Plants," Purdue University, Oct. 1984.

14. "Design of Robust Control Systems," Georgia Institute of Technology, Oct. 1984.

15. "Robustness Issues in Design and Control of Chemical Plants," Clarkson College, 1985. Nov. 1984.

16. "Robustness Studies in Process Design and Control ," The City College of CUNY,
New York, Feb. 1985.

17. "Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures for Chemical Plants," Carnegie-Mellon University,
March 1985.

18. "Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures for Chemical Plants Using the Concept of Block Relative
Gain," Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, April 1985.

19. "Dynamic Process Operability," Auburn University, Nov. 1985.

20. "Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures for Chemical Plants," ALCOA, Pittsburg, Nov. 1985.

21. "Recent Advances in Process Control," Weyerhauser Co., Tacoma, Seattle, June 1986.

22. "Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures," University of Maryland, Nov. 1986.

23. "Block Relative Gain and Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures," University of Pennsylvania,Oct.,1986.

24. "Nonlinear Process Control," University of Alabama, May, 1987.

25. "Decentralized Control of Chemical Processes," University of Notre Dame, Oct. 1987.

26. "Nonlinear Process Control : Feedback and Feedforward Linearization of Nonlinear Systems," University of Texas, Austin, April 1988.

27. "Nonlinear Process Control - Feedback and Feedforward Linearization of Nonlinear Systems," N.C. State University, September 1988.

28. "Synthesis of Process Control Structures," General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY, July, 1988.

29. "Process Control Research at Georgia Tech," Tennessee Eastman Co., Kingsport, TN, July, 1988.

30. "Nonlinear Process Control," University of Michigan, March 1989.

31. "New Trends in Process Control," Milliken Co., Spartanburg, April, 1989.

32. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control," Case Western Reserve University, November, 1989.

33. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control," Texas A&M University, April, 1990.

34. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control and Neural Networks," Shell Co. Westhollow Research Center, April 1990.

35. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control," IIT, Chicago, April, 1990.

36. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control," Process Modeling and Control Center, Lehigh University, Oct. 1990.

37. "Nonlinear Process Control," LSU, Oct 1991.

38. "Nonlinear Process Control," DuPont, Wilmington, Oct 1991.

39. "Nonlinear Process Control," University of Florida, Jan, 1992.

40. " Recent Research Trends in Process Control," Bogazici University, Turkey, March, 1992.

41. " Recent Research Trends in Process Control," Middle East Technical University, Turkey, March, 1992.

42. "Nonlinear Control Using Polynomial ARMA Models and Neural Nets," DuPont, Wilmington,
Sept., 1992.

43. "Nonlinear Model Predictive Control", FSU, Dec, 1993.

44. "Research and Practice in Advanced Process Control," Phillips Petroleum, May 1993.

45. "Dynamic Model Identification and Model Predictive Control," Weyerhaeuser Co., Sept 1993.

46. "Nonlinear Identification and Model Predictive Control," SHELL Amsterdam, July, 1993.

47. "Nonlinear Identification and Model Predictive Control," IPST, Georgia Tech , April, 1994.

48. "Model Predictive Control," School of Mechanical Engineering, GeorgiaTech, May, 1994.

49. "Transition Control," University of Stuttgardt, Germany, September 1995.

50. "Transition Control," University of Aachen, Germany, September 1995.

51. "Transition Control," University of South Carolina, November, 1995.

52. "Estimation and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," University of Wisconsin,
November, 1996.

53. "Self Scheduling Model Predictive Control using Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) Models,"
Control Center, University of Minnesota, October, 1997.

54. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," University of Delaware,
February, 1998.

55. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," UCLA, February, 1998.

56. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey,
March, 1998.

57. "Self Scheduling Model Predictive Control using Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) Models,"
Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, March, 1998.

58. "Control of Sheet Forming Processes using Reduced Order MPC," University of Maryland, October, 1998.

59. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," University of Delaware,
February, 1998.

60. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," UCLA, February, 1998.

61. "Monitoring and Control of Sheet Forming Processes," Boðazici University, Istanbul, Turkey,
March, 1998.

62. "Self Scheduling Model Predictive Control using Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) Models,"
Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, March, 1998.

63. "Control of Sheet Forming Processes using Reduced Order MPC," University of Maryland, October, 1998.

64. "Control of Large Scale Complex Systems: A Case Study on a Paper Machine," Boðaziçi University, Istanbul,
May, 2002

Invited Keynote Adresses/Lectures

1. Arkun,Y., "Dynamic Process Operability. Important Problems, Recent Results and New Challenges,"
Chemical Process Control III, Asilomar, CA., January 1986.

2. Arkun,Y., "Synthesis of Decentralized Control Structures for Chemical Processes,"
IEEE CSS Workshop: Current Issues in Decentralized and Distributed Control, Ohio State Univ., Sept., 1987.

3. Arkun, Y, "Current Research Trends in Process Control", Turkish Institute of Chemical Engineers,
Ankara, Turkey, Sept., 1994.

4. Arkun, Y, "Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Input-Output Models," NATO ASI on Methods of
Model Based Control, Antalya, Turkey, August, 1994.

5. Arkun,Y., "Advanced Control Technology Being a Reality," PHARMTECH Conference, Atlantic City, NJ,
Sept., 1993.

6. Arkun, Y, "Self-Scheduling MPC Using LPV Models," NATO ASI on Methods of Nonlinear Model
Based Control, Antalya, Turkey, August, 1997.

7. Arkun, Y, "Scheduling Model Predictive Control: Algorithms and Applications in Process Control",
Second Chemical Engineering Conference for Collaborative Research in Eastern Meditterranean, Middle East Technical University, May 20-24, 2001.