Dr. Hector Budman

Professor

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Biography

Hector Budman is a Professor at the University of Waterloo in the field of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on multidisciplinary efforts related to pharmaceuticals, water treatment, minerals processing, and the pulp and paper industries. Budman primarily investigates robust control theory and advanced control techniques such as Model Predictive Control, Inferential Control, and Non-Linear Control. His work addresses model inaccuracies and quantifies model uncertainty using experimental data, resulting in control systems that are based on process models designed to compensate for these differences. A significant portion of his studies emphasizes the modeling and control of typically non-linear processes, which are required to operate efficiently across various conditions. Budman has authored or co-authored over 150 journal publications and contributed to the book “Periodic Operations in Chemical Reactors.” He has engaged in teaching various courses, such as Fluid Mechanics and Advanced Process Dynamics Control, while also mentoring graduate students currently applying for admission.

Research Interests

Courses

CHE 211 - Fluid Mechanics CHE 341 - Introduction to Process Control CHE 522 - Advanced Process Dynamics Control CHE 524 - Process Control Laboratory CHE 624 - Advanced Process Dynamics Control

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.