A. Al-Sakkaf, C. Luo, Y. Wang, and
S. Palanki, "Technoeconomic and Life Cycle Analyses of the Co-production
of Olefins, Aromatics and Alkanes using Microwave-assisted Conversion of Polypropylene
Plastic Waste," ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, in press (2026)
Y. Chen, C. Jiang, B. Robinson, K. Tiwari, Y. Wang, O. Sanyal, D. Talan, J. Gaillard,
M. Elvington,
S. Palanki, and J. Hu, "Selective Extraction of Rare Earth Elements
from Red Mud via Phase Partitioning," React. Chem. Eng. 2026, doi:
10.1039/D6RE00147E
A. Al-Sakkaf, C. Luo, Y. Wang, and
S. Palanki, "Technoeconomic Analysis of a Novel Microwave-assisted
Catalytic Process that Converts Mixed Plastic Waste to Propylene and Ethylene," Systems
and Control Transactions, doi:
10.69997/sct.111177 , 5, 11-17, 2026
M.M. Rahman, M.E. Haque, S.R. Baddam, J. Hu, and
S. Palanki, "Control Structure Design of Novel Microwave-Catalyzed
Process for Simultaneous Production of Ammonia and Ethylene," Systems and
Control Transactions, doi:
10.69997/sct.171140, 5, 2418-24, 2026
X. Wang, C. Lou, J. Hu, and
S. Palanki, "Development of a Novel Microwave-Assisted Process that
Converts Waste Polyethylene Plastic to Ethylene," Front. Energy Res., doi:
10.3389/fenrg.2026.1726062, 14:1726062, 2026
O. Almaraz and
S. Palanki, "Assessing the impact of fuel price volatility on a natural
gas power plant for electrification of chemical plants," Clean Technologies and
Environmental Policy, doi:
10.1007/s10098-026-03524-6, 28, 171, 2026
S. Palanki, "Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at West Virginia
University," Chemical Engineering Education, 60, 2, 96-103, 2026
M.M. Rahman, M.E. Haque, S.R. Baddam, J. Hu, and
S. Palanki, "Technoeconomic Analysis of a Novel Microwave Process to
Produce Ethylene from Methane," ACS Omega, doi:
10.1021/acsomega.5c11191,11, 8376-8390, 2026
X. Wang, M.E. Haque, C. Lou, J. Hu, and
S. Palanki, "Technoeconomic and Life Cycle Analysis of a Novel Catalyzed
Process for Producing Ethylene from Waste Plastic," Processes, 14(2), 333,
2026
M.R. Poreddy, S.R. Baddam, K. Tewari, , B. Robinson,
S. Palanki, Y. Wang, and J. Hu, "
Microwave-Induced Single-Stage CO2 Hydrogenation to Light Olefins over a ZnO-ZrO2/SAPO-34
Tandem Catalyst," ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, doi:
10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c12902, 14, 879-884, 2026
A. Al-Sakkaf, C. Luo, Y. Wang, and
S. Palanki, "Techno-economic Analysis of a Microwave-assisted Novel
Process that Converts Polypropylene Plastic Waste to Propylene," Industrial
and Engineering Chemistry Research, doi:
10.1021/acs.iecr.5c03596, 64, 23568-23581, 2025
S.R. Baddam, C. Jiang, M.R. Poreddy, K. Tewari, B. Robinson, Y. Wang,
S. Palanki, and J. Hu, "Microwave-Driven Nonoxidative and Selective
Conversion of Methane to Ethylene over Mn-Based Catalysts," Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry Research, doi:
10.1021/acs.iecr.5c02894, 64, 22102-22114, 2025
O. Almaraz, M.E. Haque, D. Bhattacharyya, X. Liu and
S. Palanki, "Modular Integrated System for Carbon-Neutral Methanol Synthesis
Using Direct Air Capture and Carbon-Free Hydrogen Production," Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry Research, doi:
10.1021acs.iecr.5c02311, 64, 22775-22789, 2025
M.P. Poreddy, K. Tiwari, S.R. Baddam, A. Caiola, C. Jiang, B. Robinson,
S. Palanki, Y. Wang, J. Hu, "
Manganese and Zinc Supported on Zeolite (SiO
2/Al
2O
3=5.1) Catalysts for Microwave-Driven Dehydration of Ethanol to Ethylene," ACS Sustainable
Chemistry and Engineering, doi:
10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c08739, 13, 19319-19327, 2025
A. Akintola, F. Lima,
S. Palanki
and Y. Tian, "Membrane Reactor for Sustainable Hydrogen Production: Modeling, Simulation,
and Multi-Objective Optimization Studies," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Research, 64, 14429-14448, 2025
X. Wang, O. Almaraz, J. Hu and
S. Palanki, "Modeling and Simulation of a Novel Process that Converts
Low Density Polyethylene to Ethylene," Systems and Control Transactions, 4, 450-455,
2025
O. Almaraz,
S. Palanki and J. Hu, "
Simulation of Decarbonization of Natural Gas to Methanol Conversion Process Using Microwave-Assisted Dry
Reforming with Integrated Chemical Looping for Hydrogen Production," Systems and Control Transactions, 4, 444-449, 2025
O. Almaraz, J. Riley and
S. Palanki, "Technoeconomic Analysis of Microwave-Assisted Dry Reforming
Integrated with Chemical Looping for Production of Methanol," Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry Research, 64, 12074-12086, 2025
G. King and
S. Palanki, "Impact of the Medicaid Expansions on Heart Disease
Mortality in the United States: A County-Level Analysis," Economic Affairs,
45, 78-91, 2025
M.E. Haque and
S. Palanki. "Advanced Process Control Strategies for Efficient Methanol
Production from Natural Gas," Processes, 13, 424, 2025
O. Almaraz,
S. Palanki and J. Hu, "Process Design of Carbon-Neutral Routes
for Methanol Synthesis," Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 97-102, 2024
M.E. Haque, N. Tripathi,
S. Palanki, Q. Xu, and K.D.P. Nigam, "Plant-Wide Modeling and Economic
Analysis of Monoethylene Glycol Production," Processes 10 (9), 1755, 2022
A. Nguyen, K. Battle, S.S. Paudel, N. Xu, J. Bell, L. Ayers, C. Chapman, A.P. Singh,
S. Palanki, T. Rich, D.F. Alvarez, T. Stevens and D.T. Tambe, "Integrative
Toolkit to Analyze Cellular Signals: Forces, Motion, Morphology, and Fluorescence," JoVE
(Journal of Visualized Experiments), 181, e63095, 2022
P. Shettigar J, K. Lochan, G. Jeppu,
S. Palanki, and T. Indiran, "Development and Validation of Advanced
Nonlinear Predictive Control Algorithms for Trajectory Tracking in Batch Polymerization,"
ACS Omega, 6 (35), 22857-22865, 2021
M.E. Haque, T.K. Gupta, P. Nazier and
S. Palanki, "Techno-Economic Analysis of an Integrated Process Plant
for the Production of 1,3-Butadiene from Natural Gas," Industrial and Engineering
Chemistry Research, 60, 30, 11187-11201, 2021
R. Palanki, S. Chamarthy and
S. Palanki, "Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Diabetes Diagnoses
in the United States: A County-Level Analysis," Economic Affairs, 41(1), 111-122,
2021
M.E. Haque, N. Tripathi and
S. Palanki, "Development of an Integrated Process Plant for the Conversion
of Shale Gas to Propylene Glycol," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research,
60, 1, 399-411, 2021
D. Fernandes, M.E. Haque,
S. Palanki, S.G. Rois and D. Chen, "DMC Controller Design for an Integrated
Allam Cycle and Air Separation Plant," Computers and Chemical Engineering, 141,
107019, 2020
M.E. Haque,
S. Palanki and Q. Xu, "Advanced Process Control for Cost-effective Glycol
Loss Minimization in A Natural Gas Dehydration Plant under Upset Conditions,"
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 59, 16, 7680-7692, 2020
S. Moazami, H. Zargarzadeh and
S. Palanki, "Kinematics of Spherical Robots Rolling over 3D Terrains,"
Complexity, Article ID 7543969, 2019
N. Tripathi,
S. Palanki, Q. Xu and K.D.P. Nigam, "Production of 1,3 Butadiene and
Associated Co-Products Ethylene and Propylene from Lignin," Industrial and Engineering
Chemistry Research, 58, 35, 16182-16189,2019
N. Tripathi, Q. Xu and
S. Palanki, "Modeling and Simulation of the 1,3-Butadiene Extraction
Process at Turndown Capacity," Chemical Engineering and Technology, 42(12), 2649-2657,
2019
M.E. Haque, Q. Xu, and
S. Palanki, "Glycol Loss Minimization for a Natural Gas Dehydration
Plant Under Upset Conditions," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research,
58(5): 1994-2008, 2019
M.E. Haque, Q. Xu, T.C. Ho, and
S. Palanki, "Design and Simulation for Tank Farm Emission Control at
a Polymer Plant," Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering, 47, 59-64, 2019
G. Sabeeh,
S. Palanki, N.D. Sylvester, M.Y. El-Sharkh, Modeling and Analysis of
a Hydrogen Reformer for Fuel Cell Applications," Heat Transfer Engineering, 40:13-14,
1153-1161, 2019
Y. Kurle, Q. Xu, and
S. Palanki, "Dynamic Simulation Study for Boil-off Gas Minimization
at Liquified Natural Gas Exporting Terminals," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Research, 57(17): 5903-5913, 2018
M. Colomb,
S. Palanki, N.D. Sylvester, "Experimental Verification of Scalable Model
for the Hydrochlorination Reaction in a Pilot-Scale Fluidized Bed Reactor,"Powder
Technology, 301:989-998, 2016
M. Colomb,
S. Palanki, N.D. Sylvester, "Modeling the Hydrochlorination Reaction
in a Laboratory-scale Fluidized Bed Reactor," Powder Technology, 292:242-250,
2016
R. Palanki, J. Poiroux, and
S. Palanki, "Design and Evaluation of a Low-cost Piezoelectric Device
for Remote Diagnosis of Respiratory Diseases," Int. J. Bioautomation, 19(4):
521-530, 2015
R. Palanki, S. Arora, N. Tyagi, L. Rusu, A.P. Singh,
S. Palanki, J.E. Carter, and S. Singh, "Size is an Essential Parameter
in Governing the UVB-protective Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles in Human Keratinocytes,"
BMC Cancer, 15:636, 2015
S. Arora, N. Tyagi, A. Bhardwaj, L. Rusu, R. Palanki, K. Vig, S.R. Singh, A.P.
Singh,
S. Palanki, M.E. Miller, J.E. Carter, and S. Singh, "Silver Nanoparticles
Protect Human Keratinocytes against UVB Radiation-Induced DNA Damage and Apoptosis:
Potential for Prevention of Skin Carcinogenesis," Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology,
Biology and Medicine, 11(5), 1265-1275; 2015
S. Palanki and N.D. Sylvester, "Modeling and Analysis of Miniaturized
Packed-bed Reactor for Mobile Devices Powered by Fuel-cells,"in Fuel Cell: Micro
and Nano Engineering, ed. Y.C. Leung and J. Xuan, Chapter 10, CRC Press, Taylor
and Francis, 2015
D. O'Keefe, J. Telotte, Y. El-Sharkh and
S. Palanki, "Temperature Dynamics and Control of a Water-Cooled Fuel
Cell Stack," J. Power Sources, 256, 470-478, 2014
S. Palanki, "Design and Analysis of Glycerol Reformer for Stationary
Fuel Cell Applications," Ind. Chem. Eng., 55, 3, 189-199, 2013
S. Palanki, "Chemical Engineering at the University of South Alabama,"
Chemical Engineering Education, 47, 1, 2-8, 2013
S. Palanki and D.E. Balzaretti, Design of Forest Products Process Plants
for Production of Platform Chemicals," J. of Bioprocess Engineering and Biorefinery,
1, 2, 233-236, 2012
S. Palanki, "The Use of Podcasts in Teaching Process Control," Journal
of Engineering Education, Vol. XXV, 4, 70-75, 2012
S. Palanki, "The Application of Pontryagin's Minimum Principle for End-Point
Optimization of Batch Processes," pp. 335-345, in Control and Optimization with
Differential-Algebraic Constraints, L. Biegler, S. Campbell, V. Mehrmann (eds.),
SIAM, Philadelphia, 2012
S. Palanki, D.V. Khakhar, and R. Bajpai, "Preface to the Prof. K.D.P.
Nigam Festschrift," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 51, 4, 1435-1436,
2012
V. Vadlamudi and
S. Palanki , "Modeling and Analysis of Miniaturized Methanol Reformer
For Fuel Cell Powered Mobile Applications." Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 36, 5,
3364-3370, 2011
V. Alagharu,
S. Palanki, and K.N. West, "Analysis of Ammonia Decomposition Reactor
to Generate Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Applications." J. of Power Sources, 195, 829-833,
2010
W. Teichmiller and
S. Palanki, "Analysis of Radial Flow Reformer for Fuel Cell Applications,"
Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 48, 1482-1486,
2009
C.Y. Nah and
S. Palanki, "Analysis of Heptane Autothermal Reformer to Generate Hydrogen
for Fuel Cell Applications," Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 34, 8566-8573, 2009
P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and
S. Palanki, "Analysis of Battery Backup and Switching Controller for
a Fuel Cell Powered Automobile," Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy, 34, 380-387, 2009
R.S. Sista, A.E. Eckhardt, V. Srinivasan, M.G. Pollack,
S. Palanki and V.K. Pamula, "Heterogeneous Immunoassays Using Magnetic
Beads on a Digital Microfluidic Platform," Lab on a Chip, 8, 2188-2196, 2008
J.C. Telotte, J. Kern and
S. Palanki, "Miniaturized Methanol Reformer For Fuel Cell Powered Mobile
Applications," Int. J. Chemical Reactor Engineering," Vol 6, A64, 2008
P. Kolavennu,
S. Palanki, D.A. Cartes, and J.C. Telotte, "Adaptive Controller for
Tracking Power Profile in a Fuel Cell Powered Automobile," J. Process Control,
18, 558-567, 2008
A. Darabi, D. W. Nelson, and
S. Palanki, “Acquisition of Troubleshooting Skills in a Complex Learning
Environment: Worked example vs. conventional problem solving instructional strategies,”
Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 4, 1809-1819, 2007
A. Darabi, E.G. Sikorski, D.W. Nelson and
S. Palanki, “Efficient, motivational, and effective strategies for complex
learning: Computer-based simulation experiments in troubleshooting,” Technology,
Instruction, Cognition, and Learning, i3, 233-247, 2006
P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and
S. Palanki, “Design of a Fuel Cell Power System for Automotive Applications,”
Int. J. Chemical Reactor Eng., Vol 4, Article A19, 2006
P. Kolavennu, J.C. Telotte, and
S. Palanki, “Design of a Fuel Cell Power System for Generating Hydrogen
for Automotive Applications,” Chem. Eng. Edu., Summer Issue, 2006
E. G. Collins, Jr., M.F. Selekwa, R. Walker, and
S. Palanki, “Parameter and State Variation Estimation for Multi-Equilibrium
Nonlinear Systems,” European J. of Control, 12, 4, 353-364, 2006
J. Vemuri and
S. Palanki, "Optimal Operation of Baker's Yeast Fermentation in the
Presence of Uncertainty," Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol 1,
Issue 1-2, 92-103, 2006
S. Palanki and J. Vemuri, "Optimal Operation of Semi-Batch Processes
with a Single Reaction." Int. J. Chemical Reactor Engineering, Vol 3, Article
A17, 2005
E. Elisante, G. P. Rangaiah, and
S. Palanki, "Robust Controller Synthesis for Multivariable Nonlinear
Systems with Unmeasured Disturbances," Chem. Eng. Sci., 59, 5, 977-986, 2004
B. Srinivasan,
S. Palanki, and D. Bonvin, "Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes:
I. Characterization of the Optimal Solution," Comp. Chem. Eng., 27, 1, 1-26,
2003 [Best Paper of the Year 2003 Award]
B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin, E. Visser, and
S. Palanki, "Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes: II. Measurement
Based Optimization," Comp. Chem. Eng., 27, 1, 27-44, 2003 [Best Paper of the
Year 2003 Award]
S. Palanki, J. C. Cockburn, and S. Kolavennu, Kolavennu,"Robust State
Feedback Synthesis for Control of Non Square Multivariable Nonlinear Systems,"
J. Process Control, 13, 7, 623-631, 2003
S. Palanki and S. Kolavennu, Simulation of Control of a CSTR Process,
IJEE, 19, 3, 398-402, 2003
S. Palanki, "Optimal Operation of Batch Reactors," Recent Developments
in Optimization and Optimal Control in Chemical Engineering, Ed. R. Luus, 37/661
(2), 179-193, Research Signpost, Trivandrum, 2002
K. Raghavan and
S. Palanki, "Development of Automated RTM for Manufacture of Composite
Polymer Parts," Dev. Chem. Eng. Min. Proc. 10(1/2), 129-142, 2002
M.E. van Wissen,
S. Palanki, and J. Grievink, "Flatness-based Optimization of Batch Processes,"
Computer-Aided Chem. Eng., Vol. 10, 589-594, 2002
V. Sampath,
S. Palanki, J. C. Cockburn, and J. P. Corriou, "Robust Controller Design
for Temperature Tracking Problems in Jacketed Batch Reactors," J. Process Control
12(1), 27-38, 2002
S. Kolavennu,
S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Nonlinear Control of Nonsquare Multivariable
Systems," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 6, 2103-2110, 2001
S. Kolavennu, J. C. Cockburn, and
S. Palanki, "Robust Nonlinear Control of Multivariable Nonlinear Systems,"
Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 14, 4339-4349, 2001
B. Srinivasan,
S. Palanki, D. Grymonpre, and B. R. Locke, "Optimization of a Continuous
Pulsed Corona Reactor," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, No. 3, 1035-1039, 2001
E. Visser, B. Srinivasan,
S. Palanki, and D. Bonvin, "A Feedback-Based Implementation Scheme for
Batch Process Optimization," J. Process Control, Vol. 10, No. 5, 399-410, 2000
S. Kolavennu,
S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Robust Control of I/O Linearizable
Systems via Multi-Model H2/H∞ Synthesis," Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 55, No. 9, 1583-1589,
2000
M. Krothapally and
S. Palanki, "A Neural Network Strategy for End-Point Optimization of
Batch Processes," ISA Trans., 38, 383-396, 1999
S. Palanki and M. Krothapally, "Online Optimization of Batch Process,"
Trends in Chem. Eng., 5, 45-69, 1999
V. Sampath,
S. Palanki, and J.C. Cockburn, "Development of Gain Scheduling for Trajectory
Tracking Problems in Input-Output Linearizable Batch Process," Comp. Chem. Eng.,
23, 285-288, 1999
S. Kolavennu,
S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Synthesis of Robust Nonlinear State
Feedback for Regulation of Uncertain MIMO Systems," Comp. Chem. Eng., 23, 269-272,
1999
M. Krothapally, B. Bennett, W.C. Finney and
S. Palanki, "Experimental Implementation of an Online Optimization Scheme
to Batch PMMA Synthesis," ISA Trans., 38, 185-198, 1999
M. Krothapally, J.C. Cockburn and
S. Palanki, "Sliding Mode Control of I/O Linearizable Systems with Uncertainty,"
ISA Trans., 37, 313-322, 1998
S. Rahman and
S. Palanki, ``State Feedback Synthesis for On-Line Optimization of Batch
Reactors with Multiple Manipulated Inputs," Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 10, 1429-1439,
1998
V. Sampath and
S. Palanki, "Optimization of Isothermal-Isobaric Chemical Vapor Infiltration,"
Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 773-776, 1998
V. Sampath,
S. Palanki, and J. C. Cockburn, "Robust Nonlinear Control for Polymethylmethacrylate
Production in a Batch Reactor," Comp. Chem. Eng., 22, 451-457, 1998
M. Krothapally and
S. Palanki, "A Neural Network Strategy for Batch Process Optimization,"
Comp. Chem. Eng., 21, 463-468, 1997
V. Sampath and
S. Palanki, "A Simple Experiment in Process Dynamics," Chem. Eng. Edu.,
31, 1, 64-69, 1997
S. Palanki and C. Kravaris, "Input-Output Linearization of Time-Varying
Systems," Comp. Chem. Eng., 21, 8, 891-903, 1997
S. Rahman and
S. Palanki, "State Feedback Synthesis for On-Line Optimization in the
Presence of Measurable Disturbance," AIChE J., 42, 10, 2869-2882, 1996
S. Rahman and
S. Palanki, ``Optimal State Feedback for On-Line Optimization of Batch
Reactors with Two Manipulated Inputs," Comp. Chem. Eng., 20, 1023-1028, 1996
S. Rahman and
S. Palanki, "On-Line Optimization of Batch Processes with Nonlinear
Manipulated Input,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 51, No. 3, 449-459, 1996
S. Palanki, C. Kravaris, and H.Y. Wang, "Optimal Feedback Control of
Batch Reactors with a State Inequality Constraint and Free Terminal Time,'' Chem.
Eng. Sci., Vol. 49, No. 1, 85-97, 1994
S. Palanki, C. Kravaris, and H.Y. Wang, "Synthesis of State Feedback
Laws for End-Point Optimization in Batch Processes,'' Chem. Eng. Sci., Vol. 48,
No. 1, 135-152, 1993
S. Palanki, with X.M. Li, C. Kravaris and H.Y. Wang, "Transient Measurements
and Analyses of Biosensors,'' AIChE Symp. Series, Vol 85, 287, 100-105, 1989
H.Y. Wang,
S. Palanki, and G. Hyatt, "Application of Affinity Adsorption in Thienamycin
Fermentation,'' Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 30, 115-119, 1989
C. Kravaris and
S. Palanki, "A Lyapunov Approach for Robust Nonlinear State Feedback
Synthesis,'' IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr., AC-33, 1188-1191, 1988
C. Kravaris and
S. Palanki, "Robust Nonlinear State Feedback Under Structured Uncertainty,''
AIChE J., 34, 1119-1127, 1988
S. Palanki and S.K. Gupta, "Analytical Design Equations for Multisolute
Reverse Osmosis Systems,'' Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research,
26, 2449-2454, 1987