Start
Jul 08, 2016 - 16:00
End
Jul 08, 2016 - 17:00
Venue
Room 118 Chemical Engineering
Event Type
Speaker
Dr. Karthik Ramanathan Simulation Center of Excellence Applied Materials India Private Limited Bangalore.
Title
Mathematical Modeling of Chemical Systems
Abstract: Designing a chemical engineering process/system by a “trial and error” approach becomes more time-consuming and expensive; it is not just testing that is time consuming but also preparation of various catalysts/gasses/reaction. By using mathematical modeling (from first principles) and computer simulation to aid design this process can be considerably shortened. Additionally the exercise of model development and application can lead to a greater understanding of the chemistry and physics of the system which can help to optimize their efficiency and better control of the process. In this talk we shall discuss on how mathematical modeling is used as a tool in the industry. Experiences from automotive and semiconductor industry will be shared using a few examples.Short Bio: Dr. Karthik Ramanathan studied Chemical Engineering and obtained his Bachelor’s degree with from IIT Madras in 2000 and his Ph.D. from University of Houston Texas. His research interests are in the area of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Chemical Kinetics Mathematical Modeling of transport and thermal processes computational techniques (involving parameter estimation optimization advanced numerical methods) and democratization of modeling tools amongst process/design engineers. After completing his PhD in 2004 he worked as a senior researcher in GM R&D for 8 years in the area of emission control. From 2012 he has been working with Applied Materials a semiconductor equipment manufacturing company. He has 18 published journal articles in peer reviewed international journals and has 12 patents to his name. He has numerous awards to his credit such as INAE Young Engineer Award for the year 2013 John M. Campbell Award for the year 2008 - awarded by GM R&D for his outstanding contributions to “game-changing” science and technology and various other internal awards in his companies. He is also an active reviewer for international journals like Chemical Engineering Science Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Society of Automotive Engineers Catalysis Today American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) International Journal of Chemical Kinetics.