Faculty: Dr. P. Mhaskar

 


Dr. MhaskarAssociate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
and
Canada Research Chair in Nonlinear and
Fault-Tolerant Control (CRC Website)

Member:
McMaster Advanced Control Consortium (MACC)

McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton
Ontario, Canada  L8S 4L7

office: JHE-345A
email: my last name at mcmaster dot ca
voice: (905) 525-9140 ext.23273

B. Tech. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (1999), MS.
Louisiana State University (2001), PhD. University of California,
Los Angeles (2005), P. Eng., Ontario

 

Research Interests

Research interests are in the general area of process control, with focus on

  • Control and systems theory:
    • Nonlinear, robust and predictive control
    • Hybrid systems and control
    • Fault-detection and isolation and fault-tolerant control
  • Applications:
    • Process and plant-wide control subject to actuator/sensor failures
    • Control of transport-reaction and particulate processes
    • Modeling and control of batch processes

Graduate students (see MACC (McMaster Advanced Control Consortium)  website for student awards)

  • Rahul Gandhi (Ph.D.,  2006-2010, currently at Praxair)
  • Siam Aumi (Ph.D.,  2007-2012, currently at Corning)
  • Miao Du (Ph.D.,  2008-current)
  • Matt Wallace (Ph.D.,  2011-current)
  • Buddhadev Das (Ph.D.,  2010-current)
  • Maaz Mahmood (part-time Ph.D., 2011-current)
  • Matt Wallace (MA.Sc., 2009-2011)
  • Maaz Mahmood, (MA.Sc., 2008-2010)

 

Refereed Chapters in Books and Edited issues

    1. El-Farra, N. H. and P. Mhaskar (Eds.), “Control of Networked and Complex Process Systems,” Special Issue of Computers and Chemical Engineering, 32, 1963-2168, 2008.
    2. Mhaskar, P., N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides* , “Techniques for Uniting Lyapunov based and Model Predictive Control,” Assessment and Future Directions of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control-05, Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences Series, R. Findeisen, L. Biegler and F. Allgower (Eds.), 358, 77-91, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2007.

Journal Articles

    1. Mahmood, M. and P. Mhaskar*, "Stochastic Lyapunov-based MPC for Nonlinear Systems," Automatica, accepted for publication.
    2. Aumi, S., B. Corbett., P. Mhaskar* and T. C. Pringle,  "Data-based Modeling and Control of Nylon-6,6 Batch Polymerization," IEEE Trans. Contr. Syst. Tech., accepted for publication.
    3. Du, M., J. Nease and P. Mhaskar*, "An Integrated Fault Diagnosis and Safe-Parking Framework for Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Systems," Int. J. Rob. & Non. Contr., accepted for publication.
    4. Aumi, S. and P. Mhaskar*, "Integrating Data-Based Modeling and Nonlinear Control Tools for Batch Process Control," AIChE J., accepted for publication.
    5. Wallace, M., R. McBride, S. Aumi, P. Mhaskar*, T. Salsbury, and J. House, "Energy Efficient Model Predictive Temperature Control," Chem. Eng. Sci.,  69, 45- 58, 2012.
    6. Golshan, M., J. F. MacGregor* and P. Mhaskar, "Latent Variable Model Predictive Control for Trajectory Tracking in Batch Processes: Alternative Modeling Approaches," J. Proc. Contr., 21, 1345–1358, 20111.
    7. Aumi, S. and P. Mhaskar*, "Robust Model Predictive Control and Fault-Handling of Batch  Processes," AIChE J., 57, 1796-1808, 2011.
    8. Du, M. and R. Gandhi and P. Mhaskar*, "An Integrated Fault Detection and Isolation and Safe-Parking Framework for Networked Process Systems", Ind. & Eng. Chem. Res.,  50,  5667-5679, 2011.
    9. Mahmood, M. and P. Mhaskar*, "On Constructing Constrained Control Lyapunov Functions for Linear Systems," IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr., 56, 1136-1140 , 2011.
    10. Du, M. and P. Mhaskar*, "A safe-parking and safe-switching framework for fault-tolerant control of switched nonlinear systems," Int. J. Contr., 84,  1375-1389, 2011.
    11. Mahmood, M. and P. Mhaskar* "A Safe-Parking Framework for Fault-Tolerant Control of Transport-Reaction Processes," Ind. & Eng. Chem. Res., 49, 4285-4296, 2010.
    12. M. Golshan, J. F. MacGregor*, P. Mhaskar, M. Bruwer, "Latent Variable Model Predictive Control for Trajectory Tracking'', J. Proc. Contr., 20, 538-550, 2010.
    13. Aumi, S. and P. Mhaskar*, "Safe-steering of Batch Processes,'' AIChE J., 2861-2872, 2009.
    14. Gandhi, R., D. Baldwin and P. Mhaskar*, "Safe-Parking of Styrene Polymerization Process," Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 48, 7205-7213, 2009.
    15. Gandhi, R. and P. Mhaskar*, "A Safe-Parking Framework for Plant-Wide Fault-Tolerant Control,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 64, 3060-3071, 2009.
    16. Mahmood, M., Gandhi, R. and P. Mhaskar*, "Safe-Parking of Nonlinear Process Systems: Handling Uncertainty and Unavailability of Measurements,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 63, 5434-5446, 2008.
    17. Gandhi, R. and P. Mhaskar*, "Safe-parking of Nonlinear Process Systems,'' Comp. & Chem. Eng, 32, 2113-2122, 2008.
    18. Mahmood, M. and P. Mhaskar*, "Enhanced Stability Regions for Nonlinear Process Systems using Model Predictive Control,'' AIChE J., 6, 1487-1498, 2008.
    19. Mhaskar, P*. and A. Kennedy "Robust Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Process Systems: Handling Rate Constraints,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 63, 366-375, 2008.
    20. Mhaskar, P., C.  McFall, A. Gani, P. D. Christofides* and J. F. Davis, "Isolation and Handling of Actuator Faults in Nonlinear Systems,'' Automatica, 44, 53-62, 2008.
    21. Gani, A., P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Handling Sensor Malfunctions in Control of Particulate Processes,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 63, 1217-1229, 2008.
    22. Christofides, P. D.*, N. H. El-Farra, M. H. Li and P. Mhaskar, "Model-Based Control of Particulate Processes,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 63,  1156-1172, 2008.
    23. Mhaskar, P., N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Robust Predictive Control of Hybrid Systems: Satisfying Uncertain Schedules Subject to State and Control Constraints,'' Int. J. Adapt. Contr. & Sign. Process., 22, 161-179, 2008.
    24. Mhaskar, P*. and S. Aumi, “Transition From Batch to Continuous Operation in Bio-Reactors: A Model Predictive Control Approach and Application”, Can. J. Chem. Eng., 85, 416-423, 2007.
    25. Gani, A., P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Fault-Tolerant Control of a Polyethylene Reactor,'' J. Proc. Contr., 17, 439-451, 2007.
    26. Mhaskar, P., A. Gani, C. McFall, P. D. Christofides* and J. F. Davis, "Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Process Systems Subject to Sensor Faults,'' AIChE J., 53, 654-668, 2007.
    27. P. Mhaskar*, "Robust Model Predictive Control Design for Fault-Tolerant Control of Process Systems,'' Ind. & Eng. Che. Res., 45, 8565-8574, 2006.
    28. Dubljevic, S., N. H. El-Farra, P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Predictive Control of Parabolic PDEs with State and Control Constraints,'' Inter. J. Rob. & Non. Contr., 16, 749-772, 2006.
    29. Mhaskar, P., A. Gani, N. H. El-Farra, C. McFall, P. D. Christofides* and J. F. Davis, "Integrated Fault Detection and Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Process Systems,'' AIChE J., 52, 2129-2148, 2006.
    30. Mhaskar, P., N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Stabilization of Nonlinear Systems with State and Control Constraints Using Lyapunov-Based Predictive Control,'' Syst. & Contr. Lett., 55, 650-659, 2006.
    31. Mhaskar, P., A. Gani and P. D. Christofides*, "Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Processes: Performance-Based Reconfiguration and Robustness,''   Int. J. Rob. & Non. Contr., 16, 91-111, 2006.
    32. Mhaskar, P., N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Predictive Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems with Scheduled Mode Transitions,'' IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr., 50, 1670-1680, 2005.
    33. El-Farra, N. H., P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Output Feedback Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems Using Multiple Lyapunov Functions,'' Syst. & Contr. Lett., 54, 1163-1182, 2005.
    34. Mhaskar, P., N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "A Framework for Classical Controller Tuning Using Nonlinear Control Techniques,'' AIChE J., 51, 3292-3299, 2005.
    35. Dubljevic, S., P. Mhaskar, N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Predictive Control of Transport-Reaction Processes,'' Comp. & Chem. Eng., 29, 2335-2345, 2005.
    36. Shi, D., N. H. El-Farra, P. Mhaskar, M. Li and P. D. Christofides*, "Predictive Control of Particle Size Distribution in Particulate Processes,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., 61, 268-281, 2006.
    37. Shi, D., P. Mhaskar, N. H. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Predictive Control of Crystal Size Distribution in Protein Crystallization,'' Nanotechnology, 16, S562-S574, 2005.
    38. Mhaskar, P., N. El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Robust Hybrid Predictive Control of Nonlinear Systems,'' Automatica, 41, 209-217, 2005.
    39. Mhaskar, P., N.  El-Farra and P. D. Christofides*, "Hybrid Predictive Control of Process Systems,'' AIChE J., 50, 1242-1259, 2004.
    40. El-Farra, N., P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Hybrid Predictive Control of Nonlinear Systems: Method and Applications to Chemical Processes," Int. J. Rob. & Non. Contr., 14, 199-225, 2004.
    41. El-Farra, N., P. Mhaskar and P. D. Christofides*, "Uniting Bounded Control and MPC for Stabilization of Constrained Linear Systems," Automatica, 40, 101-110, 2004.
    42. Mhaskar, P., M. A. Hjortso and M. A. Henson*, “Cell Population Modeling and Parameter Estimation for Continuous Cultures of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae,” Biotechnology Progress, 18, 1010-1026, 2002.
    43. Venkataraman, C.*,  A . Mehra and P. Mhaskar, “Mechanisms of sulphate aerosol production in clouds: effect of cloud characteristics and season in the Indian region,” Tellus, 53b, 260-272, 2001.

    * indicates corresponding author