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2026

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89
Citations
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World Ranking
296
National Ranking
102

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in United States Leader Award
  • 2012 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2011 - Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)
  • 2009 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to analysis and control of nonlinear and distributed parameter processes

Overview

Panagiotis D. Christofides is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of engineering, with a strong focus on control and systems engineering. Additional subfields include electrical and electronic engineering, materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, and computer networks and communications.

The scientist has contributed extensively to topics related to fault detection and control systems, advanced control systems optimization, and control systems and identification. Other notable areas of work include semiconductor materials and devices, catalytic processes in materials science, advancements in semiconductor devices and circuit design, and smart grid security and resilience.

Their recent publication record demonstrates active engagement in research on neural network modeling and model predictive control, nonlinear process control, and cybersecurity in operations and supply chains. Significant papers include:

  • A tutorial review of neural network modeling approaches for model predictive control (2022, Computers & Chemical Engineering)
  • Process structure-based recurrent neural network modeling for model predictive control of nonlinear processes (2020, Journal of Process Control)
  • Process structure-based recurrent neural network modeling for predictive control: A comparative study (2022, Process Safety and Environmental Protection)
  • Machine learning modeling and predictive control of nonlinear processes using noisy data (2021, AIChE Journal)
  • Cybersecurity in process control, operations, and supply chain (2023, Computers & Chemical Engineering)

The scientist frequently publishes in several specialized venues. Their most common publication outlets include:

  • Process Safety and Environmental Protection
  • Computers & Chemical Engineering
  • Digital Chemical Engineering
  • AIChE Journal
  • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research

Coauthor collaborations are notable and include frequent partnerships with Zhe Wu, Fahim Abdullah, Carlos G. Morales-Guio, Matthew Tom, and Junwei Luo.

In addition to journal articles, they have contributed to book publications, including a work published by Springer Nature titled "Process Operational Safety and Cybersecurity" (2021).

The scientist has been recognized by peers and professional organizations with awards including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2012, Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control in 2011, and IEEE Fellow in 2009 for contributions to the analysis and control of nonlinear and distributed parameter processes.

Best Publications

  • Nonlinear and Robust Control of PDE Systems: Methods and Applications to Transport-Reaction Processes

    PD Christofides;J Chow

  • Distributed model predictive control: A tutorial review and future research directions

    Panagiotis D. Christofides;Riccardo Scattolini;David Muñoz de la Peña;Jinfeng Liu

  • A tutorial review of economic model predictive control methods

    Matthew Ellis;Helen Durand;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Nonlinear and Robust Control of PDE Systems

    Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Predictive control of switched nonlinear systems with scheduled mode transitions

    P. Mhaskar;N.H. El-Farra;P.D. Christofides

  • Economic model predictive control of nonlinear process systems using Lyapunov techniques

    Mohsen Heidarinejad;Jinfeng Liu;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Stabilization of nonlinear systems with state and control constraints using Lyapunov-based predictive control☆

    Prashant Mhaskar;Nael H. El-Farra;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Finite-dimensional control of parabolic PDE systems using approximate inertial manifolds

    P.D. Christofides;P. Daoutidis

  • Output feedback control of switched nonlinear systems using multiple Lyapunov functions

    Nael H. El-Farra;Prashant Mhaskar;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Lyapunov-Based Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Systems Subject to Data Losses

    D. Munoz de la Pena;P.D. Christofides

  • Control of Nonlinear and Hybrid Process Systems: Designs for Uncertainty, Constraints and Time-Delays

    Panagiotis D Christofides;Nael H El-Farra

  • Distributed model predictive control of nonlinear process systems

    Jinfeng Liu;David Muñoz de la Peña;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Supervisory Predictive Control of Standalone Wind/Solar Energy Generation Systems

    Wei Qi;Jinfeng Liu;Xianzhong Chen;P D Christofides

  • Predictive control of particle size distribution in particulate processes

    Dan Shi;Nael H. El-Farra;Mingheng Li;Prashant Mhaskar

  • Effect of Thermodynamic Restriction on Energy Cost Optimization of RO Membrane Water Desalination

    Aihua Zhu;Panagiotis D. Christofides;Yoram Cohen

  • Finite-dimensional approximation and control of non-linear parabolic PDE systems

    James Baker;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Machine learning-based predictive control of nonlinear processes. Part I: Theory

    Zhe Wu;Anh Tran;David Rincon;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Dynamic optimization of dissipative PDE systems using nonlinear order reduction

    A. Armaou;P.D. Christofides

  • Feedback Control of Hyperbolic PDE Systems

    Panagiotis D. Christofides;Prodromos Daoutidis

  • Isolation and handling of actuator faults in nonlinear systems

    Prashant Mhaskar;Charles McFall;Adiwinata Gani;Panagiotis D. Christofides

  • Output feedback control of switched nonlinear systems using multiple Lyapunov functions

    N.H. EI-Farra;Prashant Mhaskar;P.D. Christofides

  • Distributed Model Predictive Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems with Scheduled Mode Transitions

    Mohsen Heidarinejad;Jinfeng Liu;Panagiotis D. Christofides

Frequent Co-Authors

Jinfeng Liu
Jinfeng Liu University of Alberta
Nael H. El-Farra
Nael H. El-Farra University of California, Davis
Prashant Mhaskar
Prashant Mhaskar McMaster University
Yoram Cohen
Yoram Cohen University of California, Los Angeles
Prodromos Daoutidis
Prodromos Daoutidis University of Minnesota
Donghua Zhou
Donghua Zhou Shandong University of Science and Technology
Lutz Mädler
Lutz Mädler University of Bremen
Xiao He
Xiao He Tsinghua University
Jane P. Chang
Jane P. Chang University of California, Los Angeles
Andrew R. Teel
Andrew R. Teel University of California, Santa Barbara

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