Opening for a postdoc

Our research group at NC State University is looking for a postdoc research associate.

This postdoctoral researcher will work on several exploratory ideas at the interface of control theory, optimization, and machine learning, specifically, about data-driven analysis/characterization of nonlinear control systems and its implication on optimization algorithm development. As this position is supported by startup funds, other directions are potentially available, and new ideas from the candidates are welcomed. Rigorous mathematical training is greatly valued.

Candidates are invited to apply at the NCSU Employment Site (https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/192572) and send a copy of their CV to wentao_tang@ncsu.edu. Recommendation letters will be requested later. The start date is flexible within a year from now.

Moritz Woelk and the PI to present at the 2023 AIChE Meeting

In the upcoming 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida, Moritz Woelk will have an oral presentation on "Dissipativity Learning and Verification from Online Trajectories of Nonlinear Dynamics" (Wednesday, November 8, 2:18 PM - 2:36 PM, Bayhill 25), in the session of "Data-driven Modeling, Estimation and Optimization for Control I".

The PI Wentao Tang will present on "Data-Driven State Observation Via Online Optimization of Chen-Fliess Series" (Wednesday, November 8, 10:06 AM - 10:24 AM, Bayhill 25) in the session of "Advances in Process Control II".

New Ph.D. student joins the group

The research group welcomes Damilola Fasiku to join as a Ph.D. student in Fall 2023. Damilola obtained his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria in 2020. Before admitted to the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering program at NC State, he worked as a research assistant with Prof. Oluwafemi Taiwo. He will carry out research at the interface of data-driven control and optimization.

Cormak won T32 Fellowship

Cormak Weeks has been awarded the NIH T-32 Comparative Molecular Medicine Training Program Fellowship, underscoring his potential to lead interdisciplinary research. This program will play a pivotal role in further developing his proficiency in tackling intricate research challenges, guiding diverse teams, and nurturing his leadership abilities. Cormak's active involvement in the project "AI-driven microstructure control of printed soft materials for drug delivery applications" aligns harmoniously with the program's objectives. Cormak's advisors are glad to see that this T-32 award will provide essential funding to pay for his tuition and fees.

Undergraduate researchers continue/start their studies

Nathan Johnson, a junior undergraduate student in CBE, continues his research project after the summer break. Pursuing a double major in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science, he is interested in energy system optimization of paper plants.

Angela Ni, a sophomore student in CBE, joins the group as an undergraduate researcher. She is intrigued by the idea of using data science in the analysis of chemical engineering problems. The goal for her research is to apply data-driven methods to perform dynamical analysis.

Both of them are supported by the REU fund from the College of Engineering.