Journal Publications:

  • V. Alagharu, S. Palanki, and K.N. West, "Analysis of Ammonia Decomposition Reactor to Generate Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Applications." J. of Power Sources, 195, 829-833 (2010) [pdf]
  • W. Teichmiller and S. Palanki, "Analysis of Radial Flow Reformer for Fuel Cell Applications," Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 48, 1482-1486 (2009) [pdf]
  • C.Y. Nah and S. Palanki, "Analysis of Heptane Autothermal Reformer to Generate Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Applications," Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 34, 8566-8573 (2009) [pdf]
  • P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and S. Palanki, "Analysis of Battery Backup and Switching Controller for a Fuel Cell Powered Automobile," Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 34, 380-387 (2009) [pdf]
  • R.S. Sista, A.E. Eckhardt, V. Srinivasan, M.G. Pollack, S. Palanki and V.K. Pamula, "Heterogeneous Immunoassays Using Magnetic Beads on a Digital Microfluidic Platform," Lab on a Chip, 8, 2188-2196 (2008) [pdf]
  • J.C. Telotte, J. Kern and S. Palanki, "Miniaturized Methanol Reformer For Fuel Cell Powered Mobile Applications," Int. J. Chemical Reactor Engineering," Vol 6, A64 (2008) [pdf]
  • P. Kolavennu, S. Palanki, D.A. Cartes, and J.C. Telotte, "Adaptive Controller for Tracking Power Profile in a Fuel Cell Powered Automobile," J. Process Control, 18, 558-567 (2008) [pdf]
  • A. Darabi, D. W. Nelson, and S. Palanki, “Acquisition of Troubleshooting Skills in a Complex Learning Environment: Worked example vs. conventional problem solving instructional strategies,” Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 4, 1809-1819 (2007)
  • A. Darabi, E.G. Sikorski, D.W. Nelson and S. Palanki, “Efficient, motivational, and effective strategies for complex learning: Computer-based simulation experiments in troubleshooting,” Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning, i3, 233-247 (2006)
  • P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and S. Palanki, “Design of a Fuel Cell Power System for Automotive Applications,” Int. J. Chemical Reactor Eng., Vol 4, Article A19 (2006) [pdf]
  • P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and S. Palanki, “Design of a Fuel Cell Power System for Generating Hydrogen for Automotive Applications,” Chem. Eng. Edu., Summer Issue (2006)
  • E. G. Collins, Jr., M.F. Selekwa, R. Walker, and S. Palanki, “Parameter and State Variation Estimation for Multi-Equilibrium Nonlinear Systems,” European J. of Control, 12, 4, 353-364 (2006)
  • J. Vemuri and S. Palanki, "Optimal Operation of Baker's Yeast Fermentation in the Presence of Uncertainty," Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 1, Issue 1-2, 92-103 (2006) [pdf]
  • S. Palanki and J. Vemuri, "Optimal Operation of Semi-Batch Processes with a Single Reaction." Int. J. Chemical Reactor Engineering, Vol 3, Article A17 (2005) [pdf]
  • E. Elisante, G. P. Rangaiah, and S. Palanki, "Robust Controller Synthesis for Multivariable Nonlinear Systems with Unmeasured Disturbances," Chem. Eng. Sci., 59, 5, 977-986 (2004) [pdf]
  • B. Srinivasan, S. Palanki, and D. Bonvin, "Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes: I. Characterization of the Optimal Solution," Comp. Chem. Eng., 27, 1, 1-26 (2003) [pdf] Best Paper of the Year 2003 Award
  • B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin, E. Visser, and S. Palanki, "Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes: II. Measurement Based Optimization," Comp. Chem. Eng., 27, 1, 27-44 (2003) [pdf] Best Paper of the Year 2003 Award
  • S. Palanki, J. C. Cockburn, and S. Kolavennu, Kolavennu,"Robust State Feedback Synthesis for Control of Non Square Multivariable Nonlinear Systems," J. Process Control, 13, 7, 623-631 (2003) [pdf]
  • S. Palanki and S. Kolavennu, Simulation of Control of a CSTR Process, IJEE, 19, 3, 398-402 (2003)
  • S. Palanki, "Optimal Operation of Batch Reactors," Recent Developments in Optimization and Optimal Control in Chemical Engineering, Ed. R. Luus, 37/661 (2), 179-193, Research Signpost, Trivandrum, 2002
  • K. Raghavan and S. Palanki, "Development of Automated RTM for Manufacture of Composite Polymer Parts," Dev. Chem. Eng. Min. Proc. 10(1/2), 129-142 (2002)
  • V. Sampath, S. Palanki, J. C. Cockburn, and J. P. Corriou, "Robust Controller Design for Temperature Tracking Problems in Jacketed Batch Reactors," J. Process Control 12(1), 27-38 (2002) [pdf]
  • S. Kolavennu, S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Nonlinear Control of Nonsquare Multivariable Systems," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 6, 2103-2110 (2001) [pdf]
  • S. Kolavennu, J. C. Cockburn, and S. Palanki, "Robust Nonlinear Control of Multivariable Nonlinear Systems," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 14, 4339-4349 (2001) [pdf]
  • B. Srinivasan, S. Palanki, D. Grymonpre, and B. R. Locke, "Optimization of a Continuous Pulsed Corona Reactor," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 3, 1035-1039 (2001) [pdf]
  • E. Visser, B. Srinivasan, S. Palanki, and D. Bonvin, "A Feedback-Based Implementation Scheme for Batch Process Optimization," J. Process Control, Vol. 10, No. 5, 399-410 (2000) [pdf]
  • S. Kolavennu, S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Robust Control of I/O Linearizable Systems via Multi-Model H2/H∞ Synthesis," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 55, No. 9, 1583-1589 (2000) [pdf]
  • M. Krothapally and S. Palanki, "A Neural Network Strategy for End-Point Optimization of Batch Processes," ISA Trans., 38, 383-396 (1999)
  • S. Palanki and M. Krothapally, "Online Optimization of Batch Process," Trends in Chem. Eng., 5, 45-69 (1999)
  • V. Sampath, S. Palanki, and J.C. Cockburn, "Development of Gain Scheduling for Trajectory Tracking Problems in Input-Output Linearizable Batch Process," Comp. Chem. Eng., 23, 285-288 (1999)
  • S. Kolavennu, S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Synthesis of Robust Nonlinear State Feedback for Regulation of Uncertain MIMO Systems," Comp. Chem. Eng., 23, 269-272 (1999)
  • M. Krothapally, B. Bennett, W.C. Finney and S. Palanki, "Experimental Implementation of an Online Optimization Scheme to Batch PMMA Synthesis," ISA Trans., 38, 185-198 (1999)
  • M. Krothapally, J.C. Cockburn and S. Palanki, "Sliding Mode Control of I/O Linearizable Systems with Uncertainty," ISA Trans., 37, 313-322 (1998)
  • S. Rahman and S. Palanki, ``State Feedback Synthesis for On-Line Optimization of Batch Reactors with Multiple Manipulated Inputs," Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 10, 1429-1439 (1998)
  • V. Sampath and S. Palanki, "Optimization of Isothermal-Isobaric Chemical Vapor Infiltration," Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 773-776 (1998)
  • V. Sampath, S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Robust Nonlinear Control for Polymethylmethacrylate Production in a Batch Reactor," Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 451-457 (1998)
  • M. Krothapally and S. Palanki, "A Neural Network Strategy for Batch Process Optimization," Comp. Chem. Eng., 21, 463-468 (1997)
  • V. Sampath and S. Palanki, "A Simple Experiment in Process Dynamics," Chem. Eng. Edu., 31, 1, 64-69 (1997)
  • S. Palanki and C. Kravaris, "Input-Output Linearization of Time-Varying Systems," Comp. Chem. Eng., 21, 8, 891-903 (1997)
  • S. Rahman and S. Palanki, "State Feedback Synthesis for On-Line Optimization in the Presence of Measurable Disturbance," AIChE J., 42, 10, 2869-2882 (1996)
  • S. Rahman and S. Palanki, ``Optimal State Feedback for On-Line Optimization of Batch Reactors with Two Manipulated Inputs," Comp. Chem. Eng., 20, 1023-1028 (1996)
  • S. Rahman and S. Palanki, "On-Line Optimization of Batch Processes with Nonlinear Manipulated Input,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 51, No. 3, 449-459 (1996)
  • S. Palanki, C. Kravaris, and H.Y. Wang, "Optimal Feedback Control of Batch Reactors with a State Inequality Constraint and Free Terminal Time,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 49, No. 1, 85-97 (1994)
  • S. Palanki, C. Kravaris, and H.Y. Wang, "Synthesis of State Feedback Laws for End-Point Optimization in Batch Processes,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 48, No. 1, 135-152 (1993)
  • S. Palanki, with X.M. Li, C. Kravaris and H.Y. Wang, "Transient Measurements and Analyses of Biosensors,'' AIChE Symp. Series, Vol 85, 287, 100-105 (1989) 
  • H.Y. Wang, S. Palanki, and G. Hyatt, "Application of Affinity Adsorption in Thienamycin Fermentation,'' Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 30, 115-119 (1989)
  • C. Kravaris and S. Palanki, "A Lyapunov Approach for Robust Nonlinear State Feedback Synthesis,'' IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr.,  AC-33, 1188-1191 (1988)
  • C. Kravaris and S. Palanki, "Robust Nonlinear State Feedback Under Structured Uncertainty,'' AIChE J., 34, 1119-1127 (1988)
  • S. Palanki and S.K. Gupta, "Analytical Design Equations for Multisolute Reverse Osmosis Systems,'' Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 26, 2449-2454 (1987)

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