The Process Synthesis and Dynamics group develops methods and tools for synthesis, analysis and control of complex
process systems. It combines physical chemical insight with theoretical concepts from systems and control
as well as from applied mathematics. Process insight guides the way to suitable problem formulations and
feasible as well as efficient solution strategies. If possible with reasonable effort, theoretical concepts
are validated experimentally. With its approach the PSD helps to bridge the gap between theory and application.
Traditionally, the main field of application are chemical processes
and fuel cell systems. Besides, there is a growing interest in biological systems,
where we also see a large potential for our methods and tools.
A condensed overview with current fields of application is given in Fig.1.
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Figure 1 Overview of the research
activities of the process synthesis and dynamics
group.
The PSD group closely cooperates with the chair for Automation/Modeling at the
Otto-von-Guericke University. Both groups are headed by Achim Kienle, who holds a
professorial position at the university and is an external scientific member of the MPI.
The research of the PSD group is further connected
to most of the other groups at the MPI.
Figure 2 The Process Synthesis and Process Dynamics Group
Projects of Research Group
Project Area Process Control
Project Area Process Design
Project Area Biosystems Engineering
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