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Edward P. Gatzke

Assistant Professor


Curriculum Vitae
I. Education
  • Ph. D., University of Delaware (2000)
  • B. Ch. E., Georgia Institute of Technology (1995)
II. Honors & Awards
  • NSF Career Award (2003).
III. Memberships
  • Member of AIChE, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Omega Chi Epsilon.
  • Andrews Fellowship (1995-97)
IV. Publications

1.

J. Doyle III, E. P. Gatzke, and R. S. Parker. “Practical Case Studies for Undergraduate Process Dynamics and Control Using the Process Control Modules (PCM).” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 1998, 6(3), 181-191.

2.

E. P. Gatzke, R. Vadigepalli, E. S. Meadows, and F. J. Doyle III. “Experiences with an Experimental Project in a Graduate Control Course.” Chemical Engineering Education, 1999, 33(4), 270-275.

3.

E. P. Gatzke, E. S. Meadows, C. Wang, and F. J. Doyle III. “Model Based Control of a Four Tank System.” Computers and Chemical Engineering, July 2000, 24(2), 1503-1509.

4.

R. Vadigepalli, E. P. Gatzke, and F. J. Doyle III. “Robust H-Infinity Control of a Non-Minimum Phase Experimental Process.” Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2001, 40(8), 1916-1927.

5.

E. P. Gatzke and F. J. Doyle III. “Multi-Objective Control of a Granulation Process.” Journal of Powder Technology, November 2001, 121(2), 149-158.

6.

E. P. Gatzke and F. J. Doyle III. “Moving Horizon Estimation Using Multiple Models and Qualitative Constraints.” Journal of Process Control, February 2002, 12(2), 339-352.

7.

E. P. Gatzke, J. E. Tolsma, and P. I. Barton. “Construction of Convex Function Relaxations Using Automated Code Generation Techniques.” Optimization and Engineering, December, 2002 3(3), 305-326.

8.

P. Kesavan, R. J. Allgor, E. P. Gatzke, and P. I. Barton. “Outer Approximation Algorithms for Separable Nonconvex Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programs.” Accepted November 2003 to Mathematical Programming.

V. Books and book chapters

1.

F. J. Doyle III. with E. P. Gatzke and R. S. Parker. Process Control Modules. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1999.

2.

R. S. Parker, E. P. Gatzke, R. Mahadevan, E. S. Meadows, and F. J. Doyle III. “Nonlinear Model Predictive Control: Issues and Applications” in Nonlinear Predictive Control, Theory and Practice. The Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, 2001.

VI. Refereed conference proceedings

1.

F. J. Doyle III, K. Troutman, E. S. Meadows, E. P. Gatzke, R. Vadigepalli, K. Mahadevan, G. Whitmyre, G. Stoole, and P. Richards. “Innovative Control Education Using a 4-Tank Experiment and the WWW.” Association for Control Education, Sydney, Australia, July 2000.

2.

E. P. Gatzke and F. J. Doyle III. “Multiple Model Approach for CSTR Control.” Proceedings of the International Federation for Automated Control World Congress, Beijing, July, 1999.

3.

P. Dufour, S. Bhartiya, T. J. English, E. P. Gatzke, P. S. Dhurjati, and F. J. Doyle III. “Faults Detection of the Continuous Pulp Digester.” Proceedings of the 6th International Federation for Automated Control Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems, Jejudo, Korea, June, 2001.

4.

E. P. Gatzke and F. J. Doyle III. “Moving Horizon Control and Estimation of a Hybrid Process.” Proceedings of the 6th International Federation for Automated Control Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems, Jejudo, Korea, June, 2001.

5.

E. O. Voit and E. P. Gatzke. “Modeling of Metabolic Systems Using Global Optimization Methods.” ADCHEM (Advanced Control of Chemical Processes) Hong Kong, January 2004.

6.

C. E. Long, P. K. Polisetty, and E. P. Gatzke. “Globally Optimal Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.” DYCOPS 7(Dynamics and Control of Process Systems), Boston, June 2004.

VII. Non-refereed conference proceedings

1.

F. J. Doyle III, R. S. Parker, and E. P. Gatzke. “Advanced Model Predictive Control (MPC) for Type I Diabetic Glucose Control.” American Control Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2000.

2.

C. E. Long, J. Miles, C. Holland, and E. P. Gatzke. “A Flexible Multivariable Experimental Air Tank System for Process Control Education.” American Control Conference. Denver, CO, June 2003.

3.

C. E. Long, E. O. Voit, and E. P. Gatzke. “A Mixed Integer Moving Horizon Formulation for Prioritized Objective Inferential Control of a Bioprocess System.” American Control Conference. Denver, CO, June 2003.

4.

J. A Gantt and E. P. Gatzke. “Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Granulation System.” American Control Conference. Boston, MA, June 2004.

5.

P. K. Polisetty and E. P. Gatzke. “Parallel Contraction of Variable Space for Global Solution of NLPs.” Fundamentals of Chemical Process Design. Princeton, NJ, October 2004.

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