Books Book Chapters Refereed Journal Articles
Refereed Conference Papers Other Conference Papers
Ph.D. Theses M.S. Theses
Books top
1. Soroush, M., Nonlinear Model-Based Control, in preparation (2005)
2. Soroush, M., and P. Daoutidis, Process Modeling, in preparation (2005)
Book Chapters top
1. Soroush, M., and P. Daoutidis “Optimal Directionality and Windup Compensation in Input-Constrained Nonlinear Systems,” in Actuator Saturation Control, V. Kapila and K. M. Grigoriadis (eds.), Control Engineering Series, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 227–244 (2002)
2. Doyle III, F. J., M. Soroush, and C. Cordeiro, “Control of Product Quality in Polymerization Processes,” in Chemical Process Control–VI , J. B. Rawlings, B. A. Ogunnaike and J. W. Eaton (eds.), AIChE Symposium Series, 98(326), CACHE, 290–306 (2002)
3. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Feedback Control of Stable, Nonminimum-phase, Nonlinear Processes,” in Chemical Process Control–VI, J. B. Rawlings, B. A. Ogunnaike and J. W. Eaton (eds.), AIChE Symposium Series, 98(326), CACHE, 389–392 (2002)
4. Soroush, M., and H. M. Soroush, “Long-Prediction-Horizon Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” in Nonlinear Predictive Control: Theory and Practice, B. Kouvaritakis and M. Cannon (eds.), IEE Control Engineering Book Series, 61, 190–201 (2001)
5. Soroush, M., and K. Muske, “Analytical Model Predictive Control,” in Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, F. Allgower and A. Zheng (eds.), Progress in Systems and Control Theory series, Vol. 26, Birkhauser-Verlag, Birkhauser Verlag, Basel, 163–179 (2000)
6. Soroush, M., “Directionality and Windup Compensation in Nonlinear Model-Based Control,” in Nonlinear Model-Based Process Control, R. Berber and C. Kravaris (eds.), NATO ASI Series, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 173–208 (1998)
7. Nikravesh, M., M. Soroush, A. R. Kovscek, and T. W. Patzek, “Identification and Control of Industrial-Scale Processes via Neural Networks,” in Chemical Process Control-V, J.C. Kantor, C.E. Garcia, and B. Carnahan (eds.), AIChE Symposium Series, 93(316), 284–287 (1997)
Refereed Journal Articles top
1. Mehranbod, N. and M. Soroush, “A Method of Sensor Fault Detection and Identification,” J. of Process Contr., in press (2004)
2. Soroush, M., N. Mehranbod, and S. Valluri, “An Optimization Approach to Nonlinear Control of Input-Constrained Processes,”Computers & Chemical Engin., in press (2004)
3. Valluri, S., and M. Soroush, “A Nonlinear Controller Design Method for Processes with Actuator Saturation Nonlinearities,” Inter. J. of Control, in press (2003)
4. Mehranbod, N., M. Soroush, M. Piovoso, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “A Probabilistic Model for Sensor Fault Detection and Identification,” AIChE J., 49(7), 1787–1802 (2003)
5. Zambare, N., M. Soroush, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “A Method of Robust Multi-Rate State Estimation,” J. of Process Contr., 13(4), 337–355 (2003)
6. Soroush, M., and N. Mehranbod, “Optimal Compensation for Directionality in Processes with a Saturating Actuator,” Comput.& Chem. Engin., 26(11), 1633– 1641 (2002)
7. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Real-time Nonlinear Control of a Multivariable Non-minimum-phase Process,” AIChE J., 48(10), 2247–2254 (2002)
8. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Nonlinear Controller Design for Input-Constrained, Multivariable Processes,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 41, 3735– 3744 (2002)
9. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Nonlinear Feedback Control of Multivariable Non-minimum-phase Processes,” J. of Process Contr., 12(6), 667– 686 (2002)
10. Zambare, N., M. Soroush, and M. Grady, “Real-time Multi-rate Nonlinear Estimation in a Polymerization Reactor,” AIChE J., 48(5), 1022–1033 (2002)
11. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Continuous-time, Nonlinear Feedback Control of Stable Processes,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 40(9), 2069–2078 (2001)
12. Soroush, M., and N. Zambare, “Nonlinear Output Feedback Control of a Class of Polymerization Reactors,” IEEE Trans. Contr. Systems Tech., 8(2), 310–320 (2000)
13. Tyner, D., M. Soroush, and M. Grady, “Adaptive Temperature Control of Multi- Product Jacketed Reactors,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 38(11), 4337–4344 (1999)
14. Soroush, M., and S. Valluri, “Optimal Directionality Compensation in Processes with Input Saturation Nonlinearities,” International J. of Contr., 72(17), 1555– 1564 (1999)
15. Tatiraju, S., M. Soroush, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “Multi-Rate Nonlinear State Estimation with Application to a Polymerization Reactor,” AIChE J., 45(4), 769–780 (1999)
16. Tatiraju, S., M. Soroush, and R. Mutharasan, “Multi-Rate State and Parameter Estimation in a Biochemical Reactor,” Biotech. & Bioeng., 63(1), 22–32 (1999)
17. Soroush, M., “State and Parameter Estimations and their Applications in Process Control,” Computers Chem. Eng., 23, 229–245 (1998)
18. Soroush, M., and S. Valluri, “Multivariable Nonlinear Controller Synthesis in Discrete- Time,” Computers & Chem. Eng., 22(7–8), 1065–1088 (1998)
19. Grantz, J., S. Valluri, and M. Soroush, “Discrete-Time Nonlinear Control of Processes with Actuator Saturation Nonlinearities,” AIChE J., 44(7), 1701–1705 (1998)
20. Tatiraju, S., and M. Soroush, “Parameter Estimator Design with Application to a Reactor,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 37(2), 455–465 (1998)
21. Valluri, S., M. Soroush, and M. Nikravesh, “Shortest-Prediction-Horizon Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” Chem. Eng. Sci., 53(2), 273–292 (1998)
22. Valluri, S., and M. Soroush, “Analytical Control of SISO Nonlinear Processes with Input Constraints,” AIChE J., 44(1), 116–130 (1998)
23. Soroush, M., and H. M. Soroush, “Input-Output Linearizing Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” International J. of Contr., 68(6), 1449–1473 (1997)
24. Tatiraju, S., and M. Soroush, “Nonlinear State-Estimation in a Polymerization Reactor,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 36(7), 2679–2690 (1997)
25. Soroush, M., “Nonlinear State-Observer Design with Application to Reactors,” Chem. Eng. Sci., 52(3), 387–404 (1997)
26. Valluri, S., and M. Soroush, “Nonlinear State Estimation in the Presence of Multiple Steady States,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 35(8), 2645–2659 (1996)
27. Soroush, M., “Evaluation of Achievable Control Quality in Nonlinear Processes,” Computers & Chem. Eng., 20(4), 357–364 (1996)
28. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “MPC Formulation of GLC,” AIChE J., 42(8), 2377–2381 (1996)
29. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Discrete-Time Nonlinear Feedback Control of Multivariable Processes,” AIChE J., 42(1), 187–203 (1996)
30. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “A Continuous-Time Formulation of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” International J. of Contr., 63(1), 121–146 (1996)
31. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Nonlinear Control of a Polymerization CSTR with Singular Characteristic Matrix,” AIChE J., 40(6), 980–990 (1994)
32. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Synthesis of Discrete-Time Feedforward/Feedback Control Systems for Nonlinear Processes,” AIChE J, 40(3), 473–495 (1994)
33. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Multivariable Nonlinear Control of a Continuous Polymerization Reactor: an Experimental Study,” AIChE J., 39(12), 1920–1937 (1993)
34. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Optimal Design and Operation of Batch Reactors: 1. Theoretical Framework,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 32(5), 866–881 (1993)
35. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Optimal Design and Operation of Batch Reactors: 2. Case Study,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 32(5), 882–893 (1993)
36. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Discrete-Time Nonlinear Controller Synthesis by Input/Output Linearization,” AIChE J., 38(12), 1923–1945 (1992)
37. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Nonlinear Control of a Batch Polymerization Reactor: an Experimental Study,” AIChE J., 38(9), 1429–1448 (1992)
38. Wright, R. A., M. Soroush, and C. Kravaris, “Strong Acid Equivalent Control of pH Processes: an Experimental Study,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 30(10), 2437–2444 (1991)
39. Daoutidis, P., M. Soroush, and C. Kravaris, “Feedforward/Feedback Control of Multivariable Nonlinear Processes,” AIChE J., 36(10), 1471–1484 (1990)
40. Kravaris, C., and M. Soroush, “Synthesis of Multivariable Nonlinear Controllers by Input/Output Linearization,” AIChE J., 36(2), 249–264 (1990)
Refereed Conference Proceedings Papers top
1. Rantow, F. S., M. Soroush, and M. C. Grady, “Optimal Control of A High Temperature Semi Batch Solution Polymerization Reactor,” American Control Conference (ACC), Portland, OR (2005). pdf
2. Soroush, M., and Y. Dimitratos, “Control System Selection: A Measure of Control Quality Loss in Analytical Control,” DYCOPS 7, Boston, MA (2004)
3. Panjapornpon, C., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “A Model-Based Control Method Applicable to Unstable, Non-Minimum-Phase, Nonlinear Processes,” Proc. of ACC, (2004)
4. Rantow, F. S., M. Soroush, and M. C. Grady, “Resin Design and Optimization through Modeling and Optimization of High-Temperature (140-200C) n-Butyl Acrylate Polymerization,” Proc. of FOCAPD Conference, Princeton, NJ (2004)
5. Panjapornpon, C., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “A Method of Controlling Unstable, Non-Minimum-Phase, Nonlinear Processes,” Proc. of International Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, Hong Kong, China, (2004)
6. Panjapornpon, C., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Model-Based Control of Unstable, Non-Minimum-Phase, Nonlinear Processes,” Proc. of IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Maui, Hawaii, 6151–6156 (2003)
7. Soroush, M., N. Mehranbod, and S. Valluri, “An Optimization Approach to Nonlinear Control of Input-Constrained Systems,” Proc. of ACC, 1218–1223 (2003)
8. Mehranbod, N., and M. Soroush, “Sensor Fault Detection and Identification via Bayesian Belief Networks,” Proc. of ACC, 4863–4868 (2003)
9. Zambare, N., M. Soroush, and M. C. Grady, “Multi-rate Nonlinear State Estimation in a Polymerization Reactor: a Real-Time Study,” Proc. of ACC, 2701–2706 (2002)
10. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Nonlinear Control of Stable Non- Minimum-Phase Processes,” Proc. of ACC, 3624-3629 (2001)
11. Kanter, J. M., M. Soroush, and W. D. Seider, “Continuous-Time Nonlinear Control of Stable Non-Minimum-Phase Processes,” Proc. of the IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, Pisa, Italy, 407–412 (2000)
12. Tyner, D., M. Soroush, M. C. Grady, J. Richards, and J. Congalidis, “Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of a Semi-Batch Polymerization Reactor,” Proc. of the IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, Pisa, Italy, 1019– 1024 (2000)
13. Soroush, M., N. Mehranbod, and S. M. Alaie, “Process Directionality in Input- Constrained Systems: it Definition and Optimal Compensation,” Proc. of ACC, 2002-2006 (1999)
14. Tatiraju, S., M. Soroush, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “Multi-Rate Nonlinear State Estimation in a Polymerization Reactor,” Proc. of ACC, 3165–3169 (1998)
15. Tatiraju, S., M. Soroush, and R. Mutharasan, “Nonlinear State and Parameter Estimation in a Bioreactor,” Proc. of ACC, 2324–2328 (1998)
16. Valluri, S., and M. Soroush, “Input Constraint Handling and Windup Compensation in Nonlinear Control,” Proc. of ACC, 1734–1738 (1997)
17. Tatiraju, S., and M. Soroush, “Parameter Estimation via Inversion with Application to Chemical Reactors,” Proc. of ACC, 2429–2433 (1997)
18. Soroush, M., “Discrete-Time Feedforward/Feedback Control of Multivariable Nonlinear Processes,” Proc. of ACC, College Park, Maryland, 1349–1353 (1994)
19. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Multivariable Nonlinear Control of a Continuous Polymerization Reactor with Singular Characteristic Matrix: An Experimental Study,” Proc. of ACC, San Francisco, 2946–2950 (1993)
20. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Model Predictive Control of Multivariable Nonlinear Processes in Continuous-Time,” Proc. of ACC, San Francisco, 393–399 (1993)
21. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Nonlinear Control of a Batch Polymerization Reactor: An Experimental Study,” Proc. of IEEE Conference on Control Applications, Dayton, Ohio, 51–56 (1992)
22. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Multivariable Nonlinear Control of a Continuous Polymerization Reactor,” Proc. of ACC, Chicago, 607–614 (1992)
23. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “A Continuous-Time Formulation of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” Proc. of ACC, Chicago, 1561–1567 (1992)
24. Wright, R. A., M. Soroush, and C. Kravaris, “Strong Acid Equivalent Control of pH Processes: An Experimental Study,” Proc. of ACC, Boston, 1812–1817 (1991)
Other Conference Proceedings Papers top
1. Quan, C., M. Soroush, and M. C. Grady, “Product Quality Improvement in a High-Temperature, Free-Radical Polymerization Reactor,”Proc. of ACC, 3980-3985 (2003)
2. Zambare, N., M. Soroush, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “Robustness Improvement in Multi-rate State Estimation,” Proc. of ACC, 993–998 (2001)
3. Zambare, N., M. Soroush, and B. A. Ogunnaike, “Multirate Control of a Polymerization Reactor: a Comparative Study,” Proc. of ACC, 2553–2557 (1999)
4. Soroush, M., and S. Valluri, “Calculation of Optimal Feasible Controller Output in Multivariable Processes with Input Constraints,” Proc. of ACC, 3475–3479 (1997)
5. Nikravesh, M., M. Soroush, and R. M. Johnston, “Nonlinear Control of an Oil Well,” Proc. of ACC, 739–743 (1997)
6. Nikravesh, M., M. Soroush, and T. W. Patzek, “Design of Smart Wellhead Controllers for Optimal Fluid Injection Policy and Producibility in Petroleum Reservoirs: a Neuro-Fuzzy Approach,” International Thermal Operations and Heavy Oil Symposium, Bakersfield, California, SPE 37557 (1997)
7. Nikravesh, M., M. Soroush, and T. W. Patzek, “Design of Smart Wellhead Controllers for Optimal Fluid Injection Policy and Producibility in Petroleum Reservoirs: a Neuro-Network Model Predictive Approach,” Production Operations Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, SPE 37445 (1997)
8. Nikravesh, M., and M. Soroush, “A Theoretical Methodology for Prediction of Gas- Condensate Flow Behavior,” SPE 36704 (1996)
9. Soroush, M., and M. Nikravesh, “Shortest-Prediction-Horizon Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” Proc. of IFAC World Congress, San Francisco, M, 19–23 (1996)
10. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Short-Horizon Nonlinear Model Predictive Control,” Proc. of IEEE Conference on Control Applications, 943–948 (1995)
11. Soroush, M., “Nonlinear State-Observer Design with Application to Chemical Reactors,” Proc. of DYCORD, Helsingor, Denmark, 447–452 (1995)
12. Soroush, M., “Nonlinear Output-Feedback Control of a Polymerization Reactor,” Proc. of ACC, Seattle, Washington, 2672–2676 (1995)
13. Soroush, M., “Evaluation of Achievable Control Quality in Nonlinear Processes,” Proc. of the IFAC Workshop on the Integration of Process Design and Control, College Park, Maryland, 41–46 (1994)
14. Soroush, M., and S. Valluri, “Optimization and Control of Batch Processes,” Proc. of ACC, College Park, Maryland, 490–494 (1994)
15. Soroush, M., and C. Kravaris, “Nonlinear Control of a Batch Polymerization Reactor,” Proc. of ACC, Boston, 2879–2885 (1991)
Ph.D. Theses top
1. Sairam Valluri, “Nonlinear Control of Processes with Actuator Saturation,” March 1997
2. Srinivas Tatiraju, “Studies in Nonlinear State and Parameter Estimation,” November 1997
3. Neeraj Zambare, “Studies in Robust Estimation and Control,” June 2001
4. Joshua M. Kanter (co-advised with Professor W. D. Seider at the University of Pennsylvania), “Model-based Control of Non-Minimum-Phase Nonlinear Processes,” September 2001
5. Nasir Mehranbod, "A probabilistic approach for sensor fault detection and identification," November 2002
6. Congling Quan, “High-Temperature Free-Radical Polymerization of n-Butyl Acrylate and Ethyl Acrylate,” December 2002 pdf
M.S. Theses top
1. Michelle DiBruno, “Isomerization of Butane,” June 1999
2. Frank D. Witulski, “Cracking Hydrocarbon Molecules by Micro-Organisms,” June 1999
3. Timothy Handa, “Mathematical Modeling and Control of Crystallization Processes,” June 2000
4. Neeraj Zambare, “Studies in Robust Estimation and Control,” March 2001
5. Dwayne Tyner, “Mathematical Modeling, Optimization, and Control of a Semibatch Polymerization Reactor,” June 2001
6. Dhaval N. Gosalia (co-advised with Prof. Scott Diamond of University of Pennsylvania), “Enzyme Assay Microarray for Fluorogenic Reactions,” June 2001
7. Chanin Panjapornpon, “Studies in Model Identification and Control of a Liquid Level and Temperature Process,” March 2002
8. Brad Holtstine (co-advised with Dr. M. C. Grady at DuPont’s Marshall Laboratory), “Experiments in High-Temperature Free-Radical Polymerization,” June 2002
9. Congling Quan, “High Temperature Free-Radical Polymerization,” June 2002
10. Kristin Grenkevich, “Scale-up of a Sensitive Chemical Reaction Process,” September 2003
11. Kung-Chen Jou, “Studies in Fault Detection and Estimation,” September 2003
12. Teodore Fisher, “Control of a Highly Exothermic Reactor,” September 2003