The
Control Systems Group at the Electrical Engineering Department in Eindhoven University of Technology is seeking applications for a
postdoctoral researcher for 1 FTE for 2 years to contribute to the
Carefree Models Project, a large-scale initiative aimed at improving the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of predictive models in process industries.
InformationPredictive models are central to Industry 4.0, yet their performance deteriorates over time due to sensor drift, process variations, and system changes. The
CareFree Models Project addresses these challenges by developing frameworks for
automated maintenance, adaptation, and transfer of predictive models, ensuring robust, sustainable, and efficient industrial operations.
The successful candidate will lead the
Model Predictive Control (MPC) development for a drying process, one of the project’s key industrial case studies. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing scalable MPC strategies for dryer systems.
- Developing and integrating self-updating and adaptive predictive models into industrial operations.
- Collaborating with academic and industrial partners for validation on real-world data.
- Contributing to a transferable and scalable Industry 4.0 framework.