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Themes

Papers may be submitted for oral or poster presentation on any topic relevant to process analysis and control, in-process measurements, data analysis and process modelling.

Themes selected for APACT 2025 are: 

  • Advances in process analysis technologies
  • New methodologies in data analysis and modelling
  • Advances in process engineering modelling and control
  • Digitalization in process manufacturing
  • Sustainability and the circular economy
  • PAT in the context of regulated industries

Some example topics for each theme are given below, although the list is not exhaustive.

Advances in process analysis technologies - Example topics include:

  • Advances in sampling technologies
  • Optimization of sampling protocols
  • In-line/on-line/non-invasive analysis techniques
  • Imaging and image analysis
  • Miniaturisation of analysers/sensors and sensor networks
  • Process analytical aspects of robotics
  • Real-time monitoring of bioprocesses

New methodologies in data analysis and modelling - Example topics include:

  • Advances in process statistics and chemometrics
  • Calibration-free methods
  • Calibration model maintenance and transfer
  • Data mining

Advances in process engineering modelling and control - Example topics include:

  • Digital twins
  • Process performance monitoring
  • Predictive and hybrid modelling
  • Process control and optimization
  • Soft Sensors

Digitalization in process manufacturing - Example topics include:

  • AI and cyber security
  • Data systems and standards for assured manufacturing quality
  • Impact of AI/ML on process analysis and control
  • Integration of analytics for autonomous process control
  • On-line process diagnostics

Sustainability and the circular economy - Example topics include:

  • Analytical challenges in alternative fuels
  • Advances in measurements supporting net zero
  • Role of process measurements and process modelling in waste reduction and re-use
  • Whole systems modelling - from supply chains to customer

PAT in the context of regulated industries - Example topics include:

  • Engagement with regulators on the role of PAT in manufacturing
  • Opportunities for advanced control/AI in regulated industries
  • Example case studies