People: Faculty
Dr. Christos Georgakis

Director, Systems Research Institute

Professor
, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Tufts University

Ph.D.
, Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota

Research Profile: Modeling, Optimization and Control of Batch Processes by Use of Tendency Models; Nonlinear Model Predictive Control and Identification; Statistical Process and Controller Monitoring; Interaction of Design and Control.

Dr. Paul Barton

Professor, Chemical Engineering, M.I.T.

Ph.D.
, Imperial College, University of London

 

Research Profile: Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Optimization, Hybrid and Embedded Systems, Mixed-integer and Global Optimization Theory and Algorithms, Design and Operation of Micro-scale Chemical Processes, Systems Biology, Batch Process Design and Operation.

Dr. Gregory Botsaris

Professor of Chemical Engineering (Emeritus)Tufts University

Research Professor
, Tufts University


Ph.D.
, Chemical Engineering, M.I.T.

Research Profile:
New Freeze Concentration Process For Industrial Effluents; Stability Analysis of Industrial Crystallizers and Dynamic-behavior Simulation in the Laboratory; Crystallization of Calcium Magnesium Acetate.

Dr. Ramin Haghgooie

Research Affiliate, Systems Research Institute

Post-Doctoral Associate, M.I.T.

Ph.D., M.I.T.

Research Profile: Microfluidics: Separations; Single Molecule Studies; Cell Manipulation.

Self-assembly:  Field Responsive Fluids; Bio-mimetic Materials.

 

Dr. David Vinson

Professor of Practice,
Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Tufts University

Ph.D.
, Chemical Engineering, Lehigh

Research Profile: Quantifying the operability of chemical processes, optimizing processes through the application of advanced process control, and the improvement of the life-cycle operating efficiencies; Investigating, developing new approaches/technologies for existing and emerging industries and processes that have not derived significant benefits from these enabling technologies; Integration of these technologies into the Quality by Design approach within the pharmaceutical industries.