Plenary Lectures - International Conference on Process Control

Plenary Lectures:

Morten Hovd (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway): Title to be announced
Jaroslav Pekař (Garrett Motion, Czech Republic): Title to be announced

Semi-Plenary Lectures:

Best Paper Award: To be announced
Best Paper by Female Researcher Award: To be announced
Best Paper by Young Author Award: To be announced

Plenary Lecture I

Title: To be announced

by Morten Hovd (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway)

ABSTRACT: TBA

Bio:

Morten Hovd holds a BSc (Hons) in Natural Gas Engineering from the University of Salford (UK) and a Dr. Ing. (PhD) in Process Control from the University of Trondheim (now the Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU). After a few years in industry, mainly in oil & gas and pulp & paper, Hovd took up his present position as professor of process control at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU in 1998.
Hovd has authored more than 150 papers and the textbook Advanced Chemical Process Control. Putting Theory into Practice (Wiley-VCH, 2023). His main scientific interests are in control structure design, control performance monitoring, optimization-based control (including MPC), and control applications.

Plenary Lecture II

Title: To be announced

by Jaroslav Pekař (Garrett Motion, Czech Republic): Title to be announced

ABSTRACT: TBA

Bio: Controls engineering bridges control theory with practical applications, grounded in a deep understanding of complex physical systems, fundamental principles, mathematical models, IT, and embedded computing. This interdisciplinary field, combining various engineering domains with mathematics and algorithms, aligns perfectly with my professional interests.
My expertise lies in developing and applying advanced control systems, real-time optimization, and predictive control in the automotive industry. The most rewarding aspect of my work is pushing hardware to its design limits through optimal control solutions and delivering these results to end users or customers.
I thrive on collaborating with diverse teams, networking, and exploring new technologies and application domains, particularly in automotive electrification. This passion drives me to build and lead innovative R&D teams. Understanding the value of technology and ensuring it addresses real customer problems also fuels my interest in technical marketing.
Throughout my career, I have worked on R&D, development, and control applications for various systems, including electric, hybrid, and traditional powertrains in both passenger and commercial vehicle segments. I have successfully transitioned advanced control solutions from ideation to mass production.
I am the author or co-author of over 50 technical publications, including conference papers and journals. I hold several patents and have received the IEEE Control System Technology Award and the IFAC Industrial Achievement Award.