PhD Position in Control and Optimization of Strip Processing Plants

The Automation and Control Institute (ACIN) at TU Wien is offering a funded PhD position focused on the control and optimization of material properties within continuous processing lines for steel strips. Working within the Complex Dynamical Systems Group and alongside an industrial research partner, the successful candidate will tackle challenges in mathematical modeling, data-based estimation, and industrial control implementation. This role involves both foundational theoretical research and practical realization on live industrial systems. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate strong English proficiency.

• Formulate mathematical models capturing the impact of thermal and mechanical processing steps on material microstructure and properties
• Design and implement data-based estimation algorithms and soft-sensors for unmeasured system variables
• Train and adapt estimation models using off-line laboratory measurement data
• Develop advanced monitoring, optimization, and real-time control strategies for continuous strip processing lines
• Deploy, test, and validate developed control algorithms on an industrial strip processing plant