Thomas F.

Edgar

Degree Background

Degree Field Institution Date

B. S. Chemical Engineering University of Kansas 1967
M.A. Chemical Engineering Princeton University 1968
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Princeton University 1971

Academic Positions
The University of Texas at Austin Assistant Professor 1971-1976
The University of Texas at Austin Associate Professor 1976-1981
University of California at Berkeley Visiting Professor 1978
The University of Texas at Austin Professor 1981-present

Principal Publications of Last Five Years

S. Abrol, T.F. Edgar, “A Fast and Versatile Technique for Constrained State Estimation,” J. Process Control 21 (2011)
343-350.

J. Lee, J. Kim, J. Byeon, S. Sung, T.F. Edgar, “Relay Feedback Identification for Processes Under Drift and Noisy
Environments,” AICHE Journal, Vol. 57, No 7, pp. 1809-1816, 2011.

J. Lee, J. Kim, S.W. Sung, W. Ryoo, and T.F. Edgar, “Multiple Switching Relay for Identification of Frequency
Responses,” in press, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2011.

K.H. Baek, Y. Kim, Y.J. Kim, C. Kang, C. Han, and T.F. Edgar, “Optimum Sensor Selection and Utilization Technique
for Plasma Etching,” IEEE Transactions in Semiconductor Manufacturing, 2011.

S.Z. Fashami, T.F. Edgar, G.T. Rochelle, “The interaction of Design and Control of Amine Scrubbing System in
Response to Electricity and CO2 Prices,” Chinese J. of Chemical Engineering, 2011

J. Kim, J. Byeon, S.W. Sung, J. Lee, W. Roo, and T.F. Edgar, “Multiple Switching Relays for the Estimation of
Ultimate Data,” Int’l Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 9 (2), 294-300, 2011.

R. Dunia and T.F. Edgar, “Modeling of Tumor Growth Undergoing Virotherapy,” Computers in Biology and Medicine,
2011.

K. Powell and T.F. Edgar, “Modeling and Control of a Solar Thermal Power Plant with Thermal Energy Storage,”
Chem E Science, (2011), doi: 10.1016/j. ces.2011.12.009.

B. Spivey and T.F. Edgar, “Dynamic Modeling, Simulation, and MIMO Predictive Control of a Tubular Solid Oxide
Fuel Cell,” accepted to J. Process Control, January 2012.

W.J. Cole, K.M. Powell, and T.F. Edgar, “Optimization and advanced control of thermal energy storage systems,” Rev
Chem Eng 28, 2012.

Scientific and Professional Societies

AIChE (President, 1997; Chair, AIChE Foundation, 2002-2008)
President, American Automatic Control Council (1990-91)
American Society for Engineering Education
Instrument Society of America
American Chemical Society - Member
Chair, Council for Chemical Research (1992-93)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Board of Directors (2012-14), Commissioner (2006-11)

Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years

Smart Process Manufacturing – Roadmap Development (NSF Grant)
Executive Officer – CACHE Corporation
Co-Authored textbook: Process Dynamics and Control, 3d ed. (2010)