Monday, November 8, 2010

[France] Sensitivity Analysis for Deterministic Controller Design at SADCO plus 2 more

[France] Sensitivity Analysis for Deterministic Controller Design at SADCO plus 2 more

[France] Sensitivity Analysis for Deterministic Controller Design at SADCO

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Sensitivity Analysis for Deterministic Controller Design at SADCO

Overview
Optimisation-based control systems concern the determination of control strategies for complex, dynamic systems, to optimise some measures of best performance. It has the potential for application to a wide range of fields, including aerospace, chemical processing, power systems control, transportation systems and resource economics. It is of special relevance today, because optimization provides a natural framework for determining control strategies, which are energy efficient and respect environmental constraints.

The multi-partner initial training network SADCO aims at: Training young researchers and future scientific leaders in the field of control theory with emphasis on two major themes sensitivity of optimal strategies to changes in the optimal control problem specification, and deterministic controller design; Advancing the theory and developing new numerical methods; Conveying fundamental scientific contributions within European industrial sectors.


[Canada] PhD Positions in Value-addition of Glycerol into Bio-hydrogen

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PhD Positions in Value-addition of Glycerol into Bio-hydrogen

Overview
The pending global energy crisis is stimulating the quick growth of biodiesel manufacturing. However, biodiesel production cost is increasing due to the accumulation of glycerol as a byproduct. With a ton of biodiesel produced, the process theoretically yields 100 kg of glycerol as a byproduct. The crude glycerol (contaminated glycerol) from biodiesel production is usually contaminated with water, methanol, soap, oil, and biodiesel from the process.

These contaminants give complications of converting glycerol by traditional chemistry methods and thus limits its further use in the pharmaceutical and/cosmetic industry. Clearly, the development of processes to convert crude glycerol into higher value products is both an urgent need and a `target of opportunity` for the development of biorefineries. Such technologies could be readily integrated into existing biodiesel facilities, thus establishing true biorefineries and revolutionizing the biodiesel industry by dramatically improving its economics.


[UK] MSc in Investment Analysis Scholarships at Karen Napier Scholarships

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MSc in Investment Analysis Scholarships at Karen Napier Scholarships

Overview
The Karen Napier Scholarships are generously funded by the Karen Napier Charity in memory of Karen, a graduate of the MSc in Investment Analysis. Each Scholarship will meet the course fees at the Home/EC rate and will offer £3,500 toward maintenance. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Division will waive the remainder of the course fees in the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant.

Who can apply?
Applicants may be of any nationality and must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in Investment Analysis for entry in September 2011. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarships along with the course application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.


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