Dissertations and Theses

References
1
Steven J. Kuntz.
Towards a Turnkey Model Predictive Controller: Identification, Application, and Theory.
PhD thesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, December 2024.
2
Christopher Kuo-Leblanc.
Reconsidering solution methods to the discrete algebraic Riccati equation.
Master's thesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, January 2023.
3
Pratyush Kumar.
Feedback controller design and process modeling methods using machine learning.
PhD thesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, January 2023.
4
Robert D. McAllister.
The Stochastic Robustness of Model Predictive Control and Closed-Loop Scheduling.
PhD thesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, August 2022.
5
Douglas A. Allan.
A Lyapunov-like Function for Analysis of Model Predictive Control and Moving Horizon Estimation.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, August 2020.
6
Travis J. Arnold.
Noise Covariance Estimation for Linear Systems.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, June 2020.
7
Min Yao.
Rapid Synthesis of Epitaxial Semiconductors.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, September 2018.
8
Nishith R. Patel.
Distributed Economic Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, August 2018.
9
Michael J. Risbeck.
Mixed-Integer Model Predictive Control with Applications to Building Energy Systems.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, July 2018.
10
Megan A. Zagrobelny.
MPC Performance Monitoring and Disturbance Model Identification.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, December 2014.
11
Luo Ji.
MPC Performance Monitoring with Improved Nonlinear State Estimation.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, October 2014.
12
Ankur Gupta.
Parameter Estimation in Deterministic and Stochastic Models of Biological Systems.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, December 2013.
13
Kaushik Subramanian.
Integration of Control Theory and Scheduling Methods for Supply Chain Management.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, December 2012.
14
Rishi Srivastava.
Parameter Estimation in Stochastic Chemical Kinetic Models.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, September 2012.
15
Rishi Amrit.
Optimizing Process Economics in Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, September 2011.
16
Brett T. Stewart.
Plantwide Cooperative Distributed Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, October 2010.
17
Sebastian Hensel.
Stochastic kinetic modeling of the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV).
Master's thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, October 2007.
18
Murali R. Rajamani.
Data-based Techniques to Improve State Estimation in Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, October 2007.
19
Paul A. Larsen.
Computer vision and statistical estimation tools for in situ, imaging-based monitoring of particulate populations.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, July 2007.
20
Ethan Allen Sturman Mastny.
Multiple-Time-Scale Order Reduction for Stochastic Kinetics and Molecular Simulation of Crystallization.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, July 2007.
21
Aswin N. Venkat.
Distributed Model Predictive Control: Theory and Applications.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, October 2006.
22
Eric L. Haseltine.
Systems Analysis of Stochastic and Population Balance Models for Chemically Reacting Systems.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, February 2005.
23
Brian J. Odelson.
Estimating Disturbance Covariances from Data for Improved Control Performance.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, August 2003.
24
Matthew Jeremy Tenny.
Computational Strategies for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, June 2002.
25
Daniel B. Patience.
Crystal Engineering Through Particle Size and Shape Monitoring, Modeling and Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, June 2002.
26
Yiyang Wang.
Robust Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, January 2002.
27
Sankash Venkatesh.
Model reduction, parameter estimation, and experimental design of reactors.
Master's thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, March 2001.
28
Scott A. Middlebrooks.
Modelling and Control of Silicon and Germanium Thin Film Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactors.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, February 2001.
29
Christopher V. Rao.
Moving Horizon Strategies for the Constrained Monitoring and Control of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, February 2000.
30
Rahul Bindlish.
Modelling and Control of Polymerization Processes.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, November 1999.
31
John C. Campbell.
Modelling, Estimation and Control of Sheet and Film Forming Processes.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, May 1997.
32
H. B. Matthews.
Model Identification and Control of Batch Crystallization for an Industrial Chemical System.
PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, April 1997.
33
Rolf H. Findeisen.
Suboptimal nonlinear model predictive control.
Master's thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, February 1997.
34
Peter K. Findeisen.
Moving horizon estimation of discrete time systems.
Master's thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, July 1997.
35
Jianfeng Zhang.
Model predictive control of sheet and film forming processes.
Master's thesis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, January 1997.
36
Kenneth R. Muske.
Linear Model Predictive Control of Chemical Processes.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, January 1995.
37
E. Scott Meadows.
Stability and Continuity of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, November 1994.
38
Stephen M. Miller.
Modelling and Quality Control Strategies for Batch Cooling Crystallizers.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, April 1993.
39
John W. Eaton.
Finite Horizon Predictive Control of Chemical Processes.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, March 1992.
40
Andrew P. Fordyce.
Modelling of Antibiotic Production by Bacillus licheniformis Using a Structured/Segregated Approach.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, December 1991.
41
Walter R. Witkowski.
Model Identification and Parameter Estimation of Crystallization Processes.
PhD thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, June 1990.
42
Wai Man Chan.
Modelling, Simulation and Stability of Complex Crystallizers.
Master's thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, August 1988.