Dr. Vinay Prasad

Professor

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Biography

Vinay Prasad is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Chemical Materials Engineering. He has extensive academic and industrial experience in India, the USA, and Canada. His research focuses on process systems engineering, emphasizing multiscale modeling and advanced control optimization. Vinay's work examines complex systems using machine learning and data mining, particularly through graph/network-based approaches. He has a keen interest in several application areas, including chemoinformatics, real-time monitoring of complex reacting mixtures, reservoir engineering, froth flotation, biomass conversion, heterogeneous catalysis, and CO2 capture in microalgal processes. His academic background includes degrees in chemical engineering with a significant focus on process control systems engineering, where he has developed research training primarily in this field.

Research Interests

Courses

CME 265 - Process Analysis

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management