Dr.Fahim Abdullah| Model predictive control Award | Best Researcher Award
Dr.Fahim Abdullah ,University of California, Los Angeles, United States
Education:
- University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Sep 2019āNov 2023
- Advisor: Professor Panagiotis D. Christofides
- Dissertation: Sparse Identification-Based Modeling and Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes
- Developed innovative methodologies for modeling and controlling nonlinear systems with time-scale multiplicity
- Conducted research on overcoming challenges of high sensor noise in data sets
- Contributed to process simulation and cybersecure control architectures
University of Alberta, Canada B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Sep 2014āApr 2018
- Concentration: Chemical Process Control
- Graduated with a GPA of 4.0, Ranking: 1/169
Professional Experience:
- Professional Experience
University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department
- Conducting research in the field of chemical engineering
- Contributing to ongoing projects and collaborations
- Sep 2019āPresent
University of California, Los Angeles Graduate Student Researcher and Teaching Assistant, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering DepartmentIntel, Corporation, Santa Clara, CA Global Cybersecurity Policy Trade Analyst InternABC Group Product Development, Canada Production Support Team Member for Automotive Parts ProductionBangladesh International School, Saudi Arabia High School Mathematics TeacherProvided instruction in mathematics to high school students,Developed and implemented lesson plansSupported production activities and ensured product quality,Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet production targetsEngaged in analyzing cybersecurity policies and trade regulations,Acquired practical experience in global cybersecurity practicesAssisted in teaching Chemical Engineering coursesConducted research under the supervision of Professor Panagiotis D. ChristofidesSep 2019āNov 2023
Research Experience:
- University of California, Los Angeles Graduate Student Researcher
- Topic: Sparse Identification-Based Modeling and Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes
- Date: Sep 2019āPresent
University of Alberta, Canada Undergraduate Student Researcher
Professional Memberships:
Active member contributing to the field of chemical engineering
Publications:
- Alhajeri, M. S., Y. M. Ren, F. Ou, F. Abdullah, and P. D. Christofides, āModel Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes Using Transfer Learning-Based Recurrent Neural Networks,ā Chem. Eng. Res. & Des., in press.
- Kadakia, Y., F. Abdullah, A. Alnajdi, and P. D. Christofides, āEncrypted Distributed Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes,ā Contr. Eng. Pract., 145, 105874, 2024.
- CĀøıtmacı, B., X. Cui, F. Abdullah, D. Peters, Y. Wang, E. Hsu, P. Chheda, C. G. Morales-Guio, and P. D. Christofides, āModel Predictive Control of an Electrically-Heated Steam Methane Reformer,ā Dig. Chem. Eng., 10, 100138, 2024.
- Ou, F., F. Abdullah, H. Wang, M. Tom, G. Orkoulas, and P. D. Christofides, āSparse Identification Modeling and Predictive Control of Wafer Temperature in an Atomic Layer Etching Reactor,ā Chem. Eng. Res. & Des., 202, 1-11, 2024.
- Kadakia, Y., A. Alnajdi, F. Abdullah, and P. D. Christofides, āEncrypted Distributed Model Predictive Control with State Estimation for Nonlinear Processes,ā Dig. Chem. Eng., 9, 100133, 2023.
- Kadakia, Y., A. Alnajdi, F. Abdullah, and P. D. Christofides, āEncrypted Decentralized Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes with Delays,ā Chem. Eng. Res. & Des., 200, 312ā324, 2023.
- Kadakia, Y., A. Suryavanshi, A. Alnajdi, F. Abdullah, and P. D. Christofides, āIntegrating Machine Learning Detection and Encrypted Control for Enhanced Cybersecurity of Nonlinear Processes,ā Comp. & Chem. Eng., 180, 108498, 2024.
- Luo, J., B. C Āøıtmacı, J. B. Jang, F. Abdullah, C. G. Morales-Guio, and P. D. Christofides, āMachine Learning-Based Predictive Control Using On-line Model Linearization: Application to an Experimental Electrochemical Reactor,ā Chem. Eng. Res. & Des., 197, 721ā737, 2023.
- Abdullah, F. and P. D. Christofides, āReal-Time Adaptive Sparse-Identification-Based Predictive Control of Nonlinear Processes,ā Chem. Eng. Res. & Des., 196, 750ā769, 2023.
- Kadakia, Y., A. Suryavanshi, A. Alnajdi, F. Abdullah, and P. D. Christofides, āEncrypted Model Predictive Control of a Nonlinear Chemical Process Network,ā Processes, 11 (8), 2501, 2023.