Elvis A. Eugene's CV
Written on May 20th, 2024 by Elvis A. Eugene
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Education
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Minor: Computational Science and Engineering (2022)
M.S., Chemical Engineering (2020)
Dissertation: Foundations of molecular-to-systems design: Frameworks for data-driven process systems engineering
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
B. E., Chemical Engineering (2012)
Research Experience
Senior Scientist, Computational Process Design and Optimization
Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development, and Medicine
Groton, CT (July 2022 - current)
- Developing dynamic models using first-principles and sparse machine learning for active pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis across the laboratory to manufacturing scales.
- Investigating artificial intelligence for automated and self-optimizing experimentation.
- Augmenting decision-making for economic resource management using optimal experiment design.
- Key research tools include Bayesian optimization, gray-box hybrid modeling, machine learning, probabilistic programming, nonlinear programming, and model-based design of experiments.
Graduate Research Assistant
Dowling Lab, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN (July 2017 - May 2022)
- Created a framework for data-driven decision-making under model-form uncertainty based on gray-box Bayesian hybrid models (BHM).
- Demonstrated that novel polymer membranes are promising for the sustainable recovery of lithium using predictive mathematical models for structure property relationships, superstructure optimization for system design, and nonlinear parameter estimation to define transport phenomena.
- Proposed integrated vision of data science to revolutionize molecular-to-systems engineering.
- Mentored 3 graduate students and 1 undergraduate researcher resulting in 4 journal articles and 2 successful fellowship grants.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assitant
Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN (August 2017 - May 2019)
- Nurtured the academic curiosity of the students while firmly rooting fundamental principles by running tutorial sessions and office hours to elucidate concepts from lectures.
- Developed tutorials to train undergraduate students in the use of software and programming languages.
- Courses: Numerical and Statistical Analysis (Spring 2018, Spring 2019), Thermodynamics II (Fall 2018), Senior Chemical Engineering Laboratory (Fall 2017).
Professional Experience
Senior Process Engineer
Simon India Limited
New Delhi, India (September 2012 - May 2017)
- Designed (detailed engineering), supervised construction, and commissioned a 2000 metric ton per day sulphuric acid plant with heat recovery system, the first of its kind, at Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., Odisha, India.
- Increased project revenue by 17% by compiling technical documentation for change-order negotiations.
- Negotiated technical issues with client and licensor and served as the junior technical liaison for the caprolactam distillation project at Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation, Gujarat, India.
- Demonstrated technical mastery and attention to detail as a part of several teams responsible for hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies of the plant as well as factory and site acceptance tests of critical plant subsystems.
Peer reviewed publications
Elvis A. Eugene, Kyla Jones, Xian Gao, Jialu Wang, and Alexander W. Dowling. Learning and optimization under epistemic uncertainty with Bayesian hybrid models. Computers and Chemical Engineering, 179, 108430 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2023.108430
Jialu Wang, Elvis A. Eugene, and Alexander W. Dowling. Scalable Stochastic Programming with Bayesian Hybrid Models. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 49, 1309-1314 (2022). 10.1016/B978-0-323-85159-6.50218-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85159-6.50218-9
Noah P. Wamble, Elvis A. Eugene (eqaul contributions), William A. Phillip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Optimal Diafiltration Membrane Cascades Enable Green Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10, 37, 12207-12225 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02862
Joanthan Ouiment, Xinhong Liu, David J. Brown, Elvis A. Eugene, Tylar Popps, Zachary W. Muetzel, Alexander W. Dowling, and William A. Phillip. DATA: Diafiltration Apparatus for high-Throughput Analysis. Journal of Membrane Science, 641, 119743 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119743
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Phillip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Material Property Targets to Enable Adsorptive Water Treatment and Resource Recovery Systems. ACS ES&T Engineering, 1, 1171-1182 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.0c00046
Elvis A. Eugene, Xian Gao, and Alexander W. Dowling. Learning and Optimization with Bayesian Hybrid Models. Proceedings of the American Controls Conference, 3997-4002 (2020). https://doi.org/10.23919/ACC45564.2020.9148007
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Data Science-Enabled Molecular-to-Systems Engineering for Sustainable Water Treatment. Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 26, 122-130 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coche.2019.10.002
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Material Property Goals to Enable Continuous Diafiltration Membrane Cascades for Lithium-ion Battery Recycling. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 47, 469-474 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818597-1.50075-8
Invited talks
Elvis A. Eugene, Xian Gao, and Alexander W. Dowling. Decision-Making Under Epistemic Uncertainty Using Bayesian Hybrid Models, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2021, Boston, MA.
Elvis A. Eugene. Molecules to System Design of Advanced Membrane Materials and Technologies, University of Notre Dame Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar Series, Spring 2021, Notre Dame, IN.
Conference presentations
Elvis A. Eugene, Jialu Wang, and Alexander W. Dowling. Optimization Under Uncertainty with Bayesian Hybrid Models, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2022, Phoenix, AZ.
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Material Property Targets for Emerging Adsorptive Water Treatment and Resource Recovery Systems, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2021, Boston, MA.
Noah Wamble, Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Superstructure Optimization Enabled Design Heuristics and Material Property Targets for Continuous Diafiltration Membrane Cascades, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2021, Boston, MA.
Elvis A. Eugene.Multiscale Systems Engineering for the Development of Sustainable Technologies. (Poster). AIChE Annual Meeting, 2021, Boston, MA.
Elvis A. Eugene, Noah Wamble, Xinhong Liu, Jonathan Ouimet, William A. Phillip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Molecules to System Design of Advanced Membrane Materials and Technologies, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2020. Elvis A. Eugene, Xian Gao, and Alexander W. Dowling. Bayesian Learning from Hybrid Models and their Applications in Reaction Engineering, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2020.
Elvis A. Eugene, Xian Gao, and Alexander W. Dowling. Learning and Optimization with Bayesian Hybrid Models, American Control Conference, 2020.
Elvis A. Eugene, Xinhong Liu, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Model Based Optimization and Bayesian Learning from Dynamic Membrane Characterization Experiments, Conference on Data Analytics (CoDA) 2020, Santa Fe, NM.
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Mathematical Optimization and Process Intensification of Diafiltration Membrane Systems, AIChE Annual Meeting, 2019, Orlando, FL.
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Material Property Goals to Enable Continuous Diafiltration Membrane Cascades for Lithium-ion Battery Recycling (poster), 9th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, Copper Mountain, CO.
Elvis A. Eugene, William A. Philip, and Alexander W. Dowling. Optimizing Materials Discovery and Novel Membrane Systems: Mathematical Frameworks, 2019 AIChE Midwest Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.
Honors and Awards
2021: Finalist, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Computing and Systems Technology Division (CAST) Directors’ Student Presentation Awards
2021: Best Poster Award, Notre Dame Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Graduate Student Organization (CBEGSO) Research Symposium
2020: Notre Dame Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Exemplary Candidacy Award
2020: Notre Dame Learning Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award
2020: American Control Conference Travel Award
2020: Conference on Data Analytics Travel Award
2020: Notre Dame Graduate School Professional Development Award
2019: Foundations of Computer Aided Process Design (FOCAPD) Travel Award
Grants and Fellowships
2020: The Patrick and Jana Eiler’s Graduate Student Fellowship for Energy Related Research
2019: Notre Dame Graduate Student Government Conference Presentation Grant
Service, Leadership, and Outreach
2021: Tutor, Robinson Community Learning Center
2020: Session Chair, Decision-making for Industrial Process Systems, AIChE Spring Meeting
2019: Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, Notre Dame Graduate Student Government
2018: President, Research Symposium Committe, CBEGSO
2017: Secretary, Research Symposium Committe, CBEGSO
