معرفی
Dr Antonio Del Rio Chanona is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Optimisation and Machine Learning for Process Systems Engineering (OptimLPSE) group and is Co-Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Synthesis & Reaction Technology (rEaCt). His research focuses on applying optimization, machine learning, large language models, and reinforcement learning to chemical engineering systems, with a focus on bioprocess control and scale-up.
Education:
- BSc (Distinction) in Chemical Engineering, National Autonomous University of Mexico (2008–2013)
- PhD (Danckwerts-Pergamon award recipient) in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge (2013–2017)
Research Interests: His work bridges computational methods (optimisation, AI) with chemical engineering applications. Key areas include:
- Machine learning for process systems
- Bioprocess optimisation and control
- Large language models for engineering design
- Reinforcement learning in dynamic systems
Affiliations:
- Centre for Process Systems Engineering
- Energy Futures Lab
- Artificial Intelligence Network
- Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering
Awards:
- Recipient of the Danckwerts-Pergamon award for top PhD performance at the University of Cambridge
Group & Collaborations: His group operates under the OptimLPSE Centre and collaborates with industry on process systems innovation. He co-leads the rEaCt CDT, training next-generation researchers in synthesis and reaction technologies.
