Previous Seminar Series
The Sargent Centre has been running a successful Seminar Series for many years and each year we invite distinguished national and international experts to the Centre. The Sargent Centre Seminar Series video recordings are available and can be downloaded.
2019 CPSE Seminar Series
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
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Professor Rafiqul Gani (Technical University of Denmark) |
Abstract: Professor Rafiqul Gani (Technical University of Denmark) Synthesis, design and analysis of energy efficient sustainable process alternatives |
13 February 2019, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
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Professor Michail Georgiadis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) |
Abstract: Professor Michail Georgiadis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) Recent Developments in the Optimisation of Energy and Production Systems |
13 March 2019, 3pm CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
Professor Iqbal Mujtaba (University of Bradford) |
Abstract: Professor Iqbal Mujtaba (University of Bradford) Water - The Global Challenge and Everybody’s Business: Social & Technological Perspective |
20 March 2019, 3pm CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
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Professor Marianthi Ierapetritou (Rutgers University) |
Abstract: Professor Marianthi Ierapetritou (Rutgers University) Surrogate-Based Modeling and Optimization for Advanced Decision Making |
27 March 2019, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
Professor Daniel Kuhn (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) |
Abstract: Professor Daniel Kuhn (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) Data-Driven Distributionally Robust Optimization |
10 April 2019, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
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Professor Costas Pantelides (Process Systems Enterprise and Imperial College London) |
Abstract: Professor Costas Pantelides (PSE and Imperial College) Digitalization in the process industries: substance beyond the hype? |
1 May 2019, 11am
CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
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Professor Ana Barbosa-Povoa (University of Lisbon) |
Abstract: Professor Ana Barbosa-Povoa (University of Lisbon) How to Design and Planning Supply Chain Towards Sustainability Goals? |
22 May 2019, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
CPSE Ad Hoc Seminars
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
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Professor Daniel R. Lewin, Technion |
Abstract: Professor Daniel R. Lewin, Technion Flip your Class! |
6th August2019, 10am |
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Professor Maurizio Zollo |
New Imperial Business School initiative on Sustainability |
26 June 2019, 10:30am Lecture Theatre 3, ACEX |
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Dr Radoslav Paulen, Slovak University of Technology |
Abstract: Dr Radoslav Paulen (Slovak University of Technology) Optimal Control of Membrane Diafiltration Processes |
25 June 2019, 11:00am Lecture Theatre 3, ACEX |
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Professor Michael Henson |
Building Metabolic Models of Human Microbiota to Probe Community Composition and Species Interactions |
12 March 2019, 11:30am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |
| Professor Christos Georgakis, Tufts University |
Advanced Design of Experiments Methodologies for Enhanced Process Understanding |
24 October 2018, 15:00pm Lecture Theatre 2, ACEX |
| Ahmet Palazoglu (Technical University of Denmark) |
Abstract: Ahmet Palazoglu (Technical University of Denmark) A new design paradigm to address demand response objectives in process systems |
12 October 2018, 12:00pm Lecture Theatre 1, ACEX |
| Professor S. Pushpavanam (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) |
Abstract: Professor S. Pushpavanam (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) Physical insights into multiphase flows in micro-fluidics |
3 May 2018, 3pm Lecture Theatre 2, ACEX 203 |
2018 CPSE Seminar Series
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Jordi Bascompte (University of Zurich) |
Abstract: Professor Jordi Bascompte (University of Zurich) Plant-Animal Mutualistic Networks: The Architecture of biodiversity |
14 February 2018, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C615 Roderic Hill Building |
| Professor Roger Guimera (Universitat Rovira i Virgili) |
Abstract: Professor Roger Guimera (Universitat Rovira i Virgili) |
21 March 2018, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C615 Roderic Hill Building |
| Professor Mark A. J. Huijbregts (Radboud University Nijmegen) |
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25 April 2018, 11am CPSE Seminar Room, C615 Roderic Hill Building |
| Stefanie Hellweg (ETH Zurich) |
Abstract: Stefanie Hellweg (ETH Zurich) |
3 May 2018, 11am Lecture Theatre 3, 333 Roderic Hill Building |
| Professor Fengqi You (Cornell University) |
23 May 2018, 10am Lecture Theatre 3, 333 Roderic Hill Building |
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| Professor Uwe Sauer (ETH Zurich) |
20 June 2018, 11am Lecture Theatre 3, 333 Roderic Hill Building |
2018 CPSE Ad Hoc Seminars
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Christos Georgakis, Tufts University |
Advanced Design of Experiments Methodologies for Enhanced Process Understanding |
24 October 2018, 15:00pm Lecture Theatre 2, ACEX |
| Ahmet Palazoglu (Technical University of Denmark) |
Abstract: Ahmet Palazoglu (Technical University of Denmark) A new design paradigm to address demand response objectives in process systems |
12 October 2018, 12:00pm Lecture Theatre 1, ACEX |
| Professor S. Pushpavanam (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) |
Abstract: Professor S. Pushpavanam (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) Physical insights into multiphase flows in micro-fluidics |
3 May 2018, 3pm Lecture Theatre 2, ACEX 203 |
2017 CPSE Seminar Series Programme
| Speaker | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
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Professor Ignacio E. Grossmann (Carnegie Mellon University) |
Abstract - Professor Ignacio E. Grossmann New developments in flexibility analysis and global optimization |
24 February 2017 |
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Dr Jie Li (The University of Manchester) |
Abstract - Dr Jie Li Data-Driven Mathematical Modeling and Global Optimization Framework for Integrated Petroleum and Petrochemical Planning Operations |
8 March 2017 |
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Dr. Xiaoxia “Nina” Lin (University of Michigan -Ann Arbor) |
Abstract - Dr Xiaoxia “Nina” Lin Elucidating and Engineering Microbial Communities: Systems and Synthetic Biology Approaches |
5 April 2017 |
| Professor Vassily Hatzimanikatis (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) -Laboratory of Computational Systems Biotechnology |
Abstract - Professor Vassily Hatzimanikatis Concepts and Methods from Chemical Reaction Engineering and Process Sys-tems Engineering for Exploring and Managing Metabolic Complexity | 26 April 2017 |
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Professor Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos (Texas A&M) |
Abstract - Professor Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos Towards the grand unification of model-based design, control and scheduling |
17 May 2017 |
| Professor Costas D. Maranas(The Pennsylvania State of University) | Abstract - Professor Costas D. Maranas Using systems engineering tools to elucidate and redesign biological networks |
7 June 2017 |
2017 CPSE Ad Hoc Seminars
| Speaker | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Venkat Venkatasubramanian (Columbia University) | Abstract -Professor Venkat Venkatasubramanian How Much Income Inequality is Fair? Surprising insights from Statistical Thermodynamics and Game Theory |
23 November 2017 |
| Professor G.V. Rex Reklaitis (Purdue University) | Abstract - Professor G.V. Rex Reklaitis Contributions & Challenges for Process Systems Engineering in Healthcare |
20 November 2017 |
| Professor Yaroslav Sergeyev (University of Calabria) | Absract - Professor Yaroslav Sergeyev Lipschitz global optimization | 22 February 2017 |
| Dr Yousef Alshammari (University of Vienna) | Abstract - Dr Yousef Alshammari Achieving deep cuts in CO2 emissions in oil producing countries: the Case of Saudi Arabia |
13 January 2017 |
| Professor Chrysanthos E. Gounaris (Carnegie Mellon University) | Abstract - Professor Chrysanthos E. Gounaris Mathematical optimization for process operations and materials design |
21 November 2017 |
Historical Seminar Series Programmes
2016 CPSE Seminar Series Programme
2015 CPSE Seminar Series Programme
2014 CPSE Seminar Series Programme
2013 CPSE Seminar Series Programme
Sargent Centre has been running a successful Seminar Series for many years and each year we invite distinguished national and international experts to the Centre. The seminars are put together by:
Sargent Centre Staff
Sargent Centre Reps
Industrial Consortium Members can propose speakers and topics of research that interest them by contacting their company's Academic Friend. The Sargent Centre Seminar Series video recordings are available and can be downloaded.
The theme for this year’s seminar series is “Manufacturing the Future: Industry, Biology & Mathematics”. Due to the College closure regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the seminars will now take place online.
2021 Sargent Centre Seminar Series
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
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Dr Brahim Benyahia (Loughborough University) |
1 March 2021 at 13:00 Online |
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Dr Dimitrios Gerogiorgis (University of Edinburgh) |
Process Optimisation for Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 |
21 April 2021 Online |
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Professor Constantinos Theodoropoulos (University of Manchester) |
Integrated Systems Approach for Optimizing the Sustainable Bioproduction of Biofuels and Added-Value Chemicals: The Microalgal Biorefinery Paradigm |
12 May 2021 at 13:00 Online |
| Professor Meihong Wang (University of Sheffield) |
Systems Engineering for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) |
26 May 2021 at 13:00 Online |
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Dr Eirini Velliou (University College London) |
Manufacturing Robust High Throughput Tools For Cancer Screening - A Case Study On Pancreatic Cancer |
23 June 2021 Online |
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Professor Sarah Waters (University of Oxford) |
TBC |
June 2021 Online |
CPSE Ad Hoc Seminars
| Speakers | Title and Abstracts | Seminar Date |
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Dr Nimir O. Elbashira (Texas A&M University Energy Institute) |
Abstract: Dr Nimir O. Elbashira (Texas A&M University Energy Institute) Development of a Novel Natural Gas Processing Technology Utilizing CO2 |
14 October 2019, 10am CPSE Seminar Room, C617 Roderic Hill Building |