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Stefan Ehlers Jespersen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark, affiliated with the Esbjerg Energy Section. His work centers on produced water treatment for offshore oil and gas operations, specializing in hydrocyclone separation, oil-in-water monitoring, and advanced process control.
His research focuses on enhancing hydrocyclone efficiency for microplastics capture and de-oiling processes through advanced sensing technologies like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy and online microscopy. He integrates deep learning with model predictive control to optimize real-time water treatment, addressing critical environmental challenges in offshore production.
Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward AI-driven solutions for oil-in-water concentration prediction and dynamic efficiency monitoring, leveraging pilot plant data to validate control strategies for sustainable operations.
Dr. Jespersen has secured principal investigator roles for projects like OPTIMAL CONTROL OF DE-OILING HYDROCYCLONES and contributes to eight major initiatives including the Carbon Transformation & Energy Control Hub (C-TECH), with funding from Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre and EUDP.
He collaborates within research teams utilizing pilot facilities for sensor fusion and control system validation, focusing on real-world implementation of water treatment innovations in offshore environments.
