PRESENTATIONS
Invited Presentations
  1. J. Liu. Distributed, economic and zone MPC. Department of Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017
  2. J. Liu. State estimation and economic MPC of nonlinear processes. 2016 Chinese Process Control Conference, Lanzhou, China, 2016. (Keynote talk) PDF
  3. J. Liu. Economic model predictive control. 2015 Spring IRC Workshop on Process Control Solutions for Industry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, 2015. PDF
  4. J. Liu. Distributed predictive control and state estimation. Department of Control Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, 2014.
  5. J. F. Forbes and J. Liu. Distributed Process Control and Estimation. 2014 Spring IRC Workshop on Process Control Solutions for Industry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, 2014.
  6. J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. A distributed control framework for smart grid development. AIChE Workshop on Smart Grid for the Chemical Process Industry, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 2013.
  7. J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. A distributed control framework for smart grid development. Workshop on Robust and Stochastic Control Methods for Sustainable Engineering, 51st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Maui, Hawaii, 2012. PDF
  8. J. Liu. Distributed model predictive control. 62nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2012. (Keynote talk) PDF

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Presentations with Published Abstracts
  1. B. Decardi-Nelson, S. Liu and J. Liu. Improving flexibility and energy efficiency of a post-combustion CO2 capture process using economic model predictive control. AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018.
  2. S. Liu and J. Liu. Smart constrained model predictive control. AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018.
  3. X. Yin and J. Liu. Subsystem decomposition of process networks for simultaneous distributed state estimation and control. AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018.
  4. S. Liu, B. Decardi-Nelson, and J. Liu. Economic model predictive control with smart zone tracking. 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 2018.
  5. G. Yan, J. Liu, and B. Huang. Distributed LQG benchmark for distributed networked control systems in presence of communication delays. 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 2018.
  6. B. Decardi-Nelson, S. Liu, and J. Liu. Economic model predictive control of a post-combustion CO2 capture process. 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 2018.
  7. S. Liu and J. Liu. Nonlinear model predictive control for zone tracking. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 564d, Minneapolis, MN, 2017.
  8. A. Zhang, X. Yin, J. Zeng and J. Liu. Distributed economic model predictive control of wastewater treatment plants. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 170d, Minneapolis, MN, 2017.
  9. X. Yin and J. Liu. Distributed output-feedback fault detection and isolation of cascade process networks. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 19c, Minneapolis, MN, 2017.
  10. Y. Mao, S. Liu, J. Nahar, J. Liu and F. Ding. LPV system identification and zone MPC for agro-hydrological systems. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  11. X. Yin and J. Liu. Distributed output-feedback fault detection and isolation of cascade process networks. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  12. S. Liu, Y. Mao and J. Liu. Nonlinear model predictive control for zone tracking. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  13. N. Bajwa, J. McAllister, J. Liu and Z. Li. Anemia management in chronic kidney disease - patient simulator design. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  14. J. Nahar, J. Liu and S. L. Shah. Irrigation scheduling for water conservation. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  15. A. Zhang, X. Yin and J. Liu. Distributed EMPC for wastewater treatment plant. 67th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
  16. J. McAllister, Z. Li and J. Liu. Regulation of anemia in chronic renal disease using zone model predictive control. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 741e, San Franscisco, CA, 2016.
  17. S. Liu and J. Liu. Economic MPC with local optimality. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 684e, San Franscisco, CA, 2016.
  18. X. Yin and J. Liu. Input-output paring accounting for both structure and strength in coupling. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 390f, San Franscisco, CA, 2016.
  19. X. Yin and J. Liu. Forming distributed estimator networks from decentralized estimators. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 42e, San Franscisco, CA, 2016.
  20. T. An, J. Liu, and J. F. Fraser. Coordinated distributed MHE for linear systems. 66th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, 2016.
  21. J. Nahar, J. Liu, and S. L. Shah. Parameter and state estimation of an agro-hydrological system. 66th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, 2016.
  22. S. Liu and J. Liu. Computationally efficient economic model predictive control: stability, performance, convergence. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 733b, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015.
  23. X. Yin and J. Liu. Distributed moving horizon state estimation of two-time-scale nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, page 308d, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015.
  24. K. Arulmaran and J. Liu. State Estimation for Froth Flotation in Coal Beneficiation. 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 2015.
  25. X. Yin and J. Liu. Distributed moving horizon state estimation of two-time-scale nonlinear systems. 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 2015.
  26. S. Liu and J. Liu. Stability and performance of a computationally efficient economic MPC design. 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 2015.
  27. J. Zhang, J. Zeng and J. Liu. Observer-enhanced distributed moving horizon state estimation subject to communication delays and data losses. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 148g, Atlanta, Geogia, 2014.
  28. J. Zhang, S. Liu and J. Liu. Triggered economic MPC of nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 721d, Atlanta, Geogia, 2014.
  29. S. Liu, J. Zhang and J. Liu. Computationally efficient economic MPC and application to oilsand separation. 64th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 2014.
  30. J. Zhang, S. Liu and J. Liu. Economic MPC with triggered evaluations: state and output feedback. 64th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 2014.
  31. S. Li, J. Liu and J. F. Forbes. Distributed MPC: computational issues. 63rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2013.
  32. J. Liu. Robust moving horizon estimation for nonlinear systems with bounded uncertainties. 63rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2013.
  33. J. Zhang and J. Liu. Lyapunov-based MPC with robust moving horizon estimation and its triggered implementation 63rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2013.
  34. J. Zhang and J. Liu. Distributed moving horizon estimation for nonlinear systems with bounded uncertainties. 63rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2013.
  35. J. Liu. Robust moving horizon estimation for nonlinear systems with bounded uncertainties. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 231d, San Francisco, California, 2013.
  36. J. Zhang, M. Ellis, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Robust moving horizon estimation based output-feedback economic model predictive control. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 139d, San Francisco, California, 2013.
  37. J. Zhang and J. Liu. Distributed moving horizon estimation for nonlinear systems with bounded uncertainties. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 137b, San Francisco, California, 2013.
  38. B. Hassanzadeh, H. Pakravesh, J. Liu and J. F. Forbes. Coordination of distributed nonlinear model predictive controllers. 62nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2012.
  39. X. Chen, M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Distributed MPC design for nonlinear two-time-scale process networks. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 687g, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2012.
  40. X. Chen, J. Liu, M. Heidarinejad and P. D. Christofides. Composite fast-slow MPC for nonlinear singularly perturbed systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 654c, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2012.
  41. M. Ellis, M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Integrating dynamic economic optimization and model predictive control for optimal operation of nonlinear process systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 551e, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2012.
  42. M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. On closed-loop performance of Lyapunov-based economic model predictive control of nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 412c, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2012.
  43. M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. State estimation-based economic model predictive control of nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 186f, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2012.
  44. X. Chen, M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Economic cost function design and model predictive control of a chemical process network. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 772b, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  45. X. Chen, M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Model predictive control of nonlinear singularly perturbed systems: application to a large-scale process network. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 214db, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  46. M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Lyapunov-based economic model predictive control of nonlinear systems: handling asynchronous, delayed measurements and distributed implementation. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 473f, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  47. M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Distributed predictive control of switched nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 515c, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  48. A. Leosirikul, D. Chilin, J. Liu, J. F. Davis and P. D. Christofides. Data-based monitoring and retuning of low-level PID control loops. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 710e, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  49. W. Qi, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. A distributed predictive control framework for smart grid development. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 515b, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011.
  50. X. Chen, J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Distributed model predictive control of two-time-scale nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 393e, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
  51. D. Chilin, J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena, P. D. Christofides and J. F. Davis. Data-based monitoring and reconfiguration of distributed model predictive control systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 654a, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
  52. M. Heidarinejad, J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena, J. F. Davis and P. D. Christofides. Multirate distributed model predictive control of nonlinear uncertain systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 740c, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
  53. J. Liu, X. Chen, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Iterative distributed model predictive control of nonlinear systems: handling delayed measurements. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 586e, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
  54. W. Qi, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Supervisory predictive control of an integrated wind/solar energy generation and water desalination system: a two-time-scale approach. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 640c, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
  55. J. Liu, X. Chen, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Architecture for distributed model predictive control of nonlinear process systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 504c, Nashville, Tennessee, 2009.
  56. J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Distributed model predictive control of nonlinear systems subject to asynchronous and delayed measurements. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 389f, Nashville, Tennessee, 2009.
  57. J. Liu, B. Ohran, D. Munoz de la Pena, P. D. Christofides and J. F. Davis. Networked monitoring and fault-tolerant control of nonlinear process systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 264e, Nashville, Tennessee, 2009.
  58. W. Qi, X. Chen, J. Liu and P. D. Christofides. Supervisory predictive control of integrated wind/solar energy generation systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 454b, Nashville, Tennessee, 2009.
  59. J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena and P. D. Christofides. Distributed control system design using Lyapunov-based model predictive control. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 409a, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008.
  60. J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena, P. D. Christofides and J. F. Davis. Lyapunov-based model predictive control of nonlinear systems subject to time-varying measurement delays. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 266c, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008.
  61. J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena, B. Ohran and P. D. Christofides. A Two-tier architecture for networked process control. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 687a, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008.
  62. J. Liu, D. Munoz de la Pena, B. Ohran, C. McFall, P. D. Christofides and J. F. Davis. Networked predictive control of process systems AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 143f, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2007.
  63. D. Munoz de la Pena, J. Liu, P. D. Christofides and J. F. Davis. Estimation-based networked predictive control of nonlinear systems. AIChE Annual Meeting, paper 529e, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2007.

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