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David E. Bernal Neira is an Assistant Professor at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He specializes in applying mathematical and computer science tools to address problems relevant to science and engineering, for example, physics and chemical, process, and energy systems engineering. In particular, he works in nonlinear discrete optimization, where, besides applications, he has been working in theory, algorithms, and software. He has been involved in research and teaching related to these topics for over a decade, complemented with research in Quantum Computing. He has co-authored several papers in indexed journals, a few software packages for optimization and quantum computing, given several presentations and seminars in the United States of America and internationally, taught different classes including one on the intersection of optimization, quantum computing, and machine learning (which he co-designed), and have had the pleasure of collaborating with many different researchers in academia, national laboratories, government agencies, and industry. -Link to his profile at Purdue University. -

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+## David E. Bernal Neira + + + +

+Profile Image +David E. Bernal Neira is an Assistant Professor at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He specializes in applying mathematical and computer science tools to address problems relevant to science and engineering, for example, physics and chemical, process, and energy systems engineering. In particular, he works in nonlinear discrete optimization, where, besides applications, he has been working in theory, algorithms, and software. He has been involved in research and teaching related to these topics for over a decade, complemented with research in Quantum Computing. He has co-authored several papers in indexed journals, a few software packages for optimization and quantum computing, given several presentations and seminars in the United States of America and internationally, taught different classes including one on the intersection of optimization, quantum computing, and machine learning (which he co-designed), and have had the pleasure of collaborating with many different researchers in academia, national laboratories, government agencies, and industry.

+ +[Link to his profile](https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/people/ptProfile?resource_id=286478) at Purdue University. + +- [Full CV](files/cv.html) + +## Affiliations + +- **Principal Investigator of [SECQUOIA](index.html)**, *Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA* +- **Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering**, *Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA* +- **Adjunct Professor in Quantum Computing for the Tepper Business School**, *Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA* + +## Former positions + +- **Associate Scientist in Quantum Computing**, *USRA Research Institute of Advanced Computer Science, Mountain View, CA, USA* + Supervisor: Dr. Davide Venturelli +- **Scientist in Quantum Computing**, *NASA Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Mountain View, CA, USA* + Supervisor: Dr. Eleanor Rieffel + +## Education + +- **Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering**, *Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA* (2017-2021) + Advisor: Professor Ignacio E. Grossmann +- **B.Sc. in Physics**, *Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia* (2011-2018) + Advisor: Professor Jaime Forero +- **M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering**, *Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia* (2014-2016) + Advisor: Professor Jorge Mario Gomez +- **B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering**, *Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia* (2010-2014) + Advisor: Professor Jorge Mario Gomez + +## Research Interests + + +In general, a good summary of our work is that we work in Nonlinear discrete optimization via advanced hardware with application in Chemical Engineering. Common focus areas are listed below: + +- Mixed-integer nonlinear programming algorithms, software, and theory +- Quantum computing applications for optimization and chemistry +- Study of non-conventional hardware for computing and optimization +- Distributed (quantum) computing and federated learning +- Process design, synthesis, operations, and control via optimization methods +- Applications of process systems engineering techniques for the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemicals, and other industries +- Optimization-driven process engineering for a sustainable future + + +## Teaching + +Please visit the [teaching page](7-teaching.html) for more information on teaching experience and philosophy of SECQUOIA. For completeness, the courses taught by David are listed below: + +- Process Dynamics and Control - Purdue CHE456 Fall 2023, Fall 2024 +- Quantum Integer Programming and Machine Learning - CMU 47-779 / 47-785, 18-819F [Fall 2021](https://bernalde.github.io/QuIPML/), [Fall 2022](https://bernalde.github.io/QuIPML22/), Fall 2023, Fall 2024 +- Quantum Integer Programming - CMU 47-779 [Fall 2020](https://bernalde.github.io/QuIP/) + +## Awards + +- **Best talk award**, Quantum Computing Applications in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Workshop (2022) +- **Finalist**, AIChE CAST Directors’ Student Presentation Awards (2020) +- **Mark Dennis Karl Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award**, Chemical Engineering Department - Carnegie Mellon University (2019) +- **Cum Laude in Chemical Engineering**, Universidad de los Andes (2014) +- **Alberto Magno Scholarship**, Universidad de los Andes (2010-2014) +- **Valedictorian**, Gimnasio Británico (2009) +- **First place in the Colombian Physics Olympiad, Superior level**, Universidad Antonio Nariño (2007) + +## Publications + +Please visit [the publication page](4-publications.html). + + + +## Navigation + +- [Go back to launch page](/#launch) diff --git a/_posts/2023-07-01-MindtPy.md b/_posts/2023-07-01-MindtPy.md index 3ee6052..daab7ac 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-07-01-MindtPy.md +++ b/_posts/2023-07-01-MindtPy.md @@ -4,14 +4,11 @@ title: AIChE 2023 and INFORMS 2023 description: 'The MindtPy abstract accepted' image: assets/images/posts/Speaker_2023_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Graphic.jpeg --- - The abstract of [MindtPy](https://pyomo.readthedocs.io/en/stable/contributed_packages/mindtpy.html) has been accepted to both [2023 AIChE Annual Meeting](https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2023?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrMKmBhCJARIsAHuEAPR5h2LVn51eow9v9Vkcsy4C0goZVonySZxvBWmeif5ffqKY29GgfOYaAnNmEALw_wcB) and [2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting](https://meetings.informs.org/wordpress/phoenix2023/). -
+![AIChE 2023]({% link assets/images/posts/AIChE2023.png %}){: .center-image } -
+![INFORMS 2023]({% link assets/images/posts/INFORMS2023.png %}){: .center-image } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left} diff --git a/_posts/2023-08-01-Zedong.md b/_posts/2023-08-01-Zedong.md index 12d87b7..1a0e090 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-08-01-Zedong.md +++ b/_posts/2023-08-01-Zedong.md @@ -4,12 +4,9 @@ title: Welcome Dr. Peng description: 'The first postdoc in our group' image: assets/images/posts/Zedong_Albert.jpeg --- - [Zedong Peng](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html) obtained his Ph.D. from Zhejiang University in 2021, co-advised by Prof. Gang Rong and Prof. Hongye Su. During his Ph.D., he visited the Grossmann Research Group at Carnegie Mellon University in 2018. In addition, Zedong is also the main developer of [MindtPy](https://pyomo.readthedocs.io/en/stable/contributed_packages/mindtpy.html). We are delighted to have Zedong join our group, and he will work on algorithms and software for Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming. Zedong will pursue an academic or research position after the postdoc. -
+![Zedong Albert](assets/images/posts/Zedong_Albert.jpeg){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%; height: 50%;" } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2023-09-27-LatinX.md b/_posts/2023-09-27-LatinX.md index cd6cdbc..35c8528 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-09-27-LatinX.md +++ b/_posts/2023-09-27-LatinX.md @@ -4,21 +4,16 @@ title: LatinXinChE First Virtual Symposium 2023 description: 'Speaker Session Winners!' image: assets/images/posts/LatinX_Final.png --- - We are pleased to announce that both our visiting scholars [Andres](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html) and [Pedro](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html) have received awards in the **1st [LatinXinChE Virtual Symposium](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/latinxinche_hispanicheritagemonth-latinxinche-activity-7110006993557323776-3gb9)**. Pedro and Andres were the only finalists who were not faculty or Ph.D. candidates. Yet, Andres got the highest award, allowing him to talk at AIChE and fund his visit to Orlando. Pedro got a memorable mention and a monetary prize! -
+![Added Twitter LatinX]({% link assets/images/posts/Added_Twitter_LatinX.png %}){: .center-image } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } More than 50 scientists from all around the world 🌐 shared their cutting-edge research. Thank you [LatinXinChE](https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/committees/minority-affairs/latinx-che) for this excellent opportunity to share our work! -
+![LatinXinChE Certificates]({% link assets/images/posts/LatinXinChE_Certificates.png %}){: .center-image } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2023-10-18-INFORMS.md b/_posts/2023-10-18-INFORMS.md index 380b640..0268720 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-10-18-INFORMS.md +++ b/_posts/2023-10-18-INFORMS.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ title: 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting description: '@Phoenix' image: assets/images/posts/INFORMS-2023-David-Zedong.jpeg --- - We wrapped up our first INFORMS annual meeting. - [Zedong Peng](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html) presented the work on open-source discrete nonlinear optimizer [**MindtPy**](https://pyomo.readthedocs.io/en/stable/contributed_packages/mindtpy.html). @@ -12,8 +11,6 @@ We wrapped up our first INFORMS annual meeting. For many more to come! -
+![INFORMS 2023 David Zedong](assets/images/posts/INFORMS-2023-David-Zedong.jpeg){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 50%; width: 80%;" } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2023-11-18-AIChE.md b/_posts/2023-11-18-AIChE.md index b996c0c..55528e5 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-11-18-AIChE.md +++ b/_posts/2023-11-18-AIChE.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ title: 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting description: 'Reflecting on a Successful AIChE2023!' image: assets/images/posts/AIChE-2023.jpeg --- - We are thrilled to share highlights from our dynamic participation at AIChE2023 in Orlando this 2023. Our team's presence was felt across multiple sessions, showcasing our commitment to innovation and collaboration in chemical engineering. @@ -16,10 +15,6 @@ Pedro Maciel Xavier presented his poster on the QUBO.jl Julia environment. Addit We thank all who joined us, participated in our sessions, and contributed to the discussions. Your engagement is what makes events like AIChE2023 genuinely memorable. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of chemical engineering together! -## AIChEHighlights #AIChE2023 #PSE #Pyomo #Julia +![AIChE 2023](assets/images/posts/AIChE-2023.jpeg){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 50%; width: 80%;" } -
- - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2023-12-01-GroupDinner.md b/_posts/2023-12-01-GroupDinner.md index d64fc96..0974e6f 100644 --- a/_posts/2023-12-01-GroupDinner.md +++ b/_posts/2023-12-01-GroupDinner.md @@ -4,14 +4,11 @@ title: Group Dinner description: 'The first group dinner of SECQUOIA!' image: assets/images/posts/GroupDinner.jpeg --- - Celebrating a remarkable week at SECQUOIA! We were privileged to host two guests this week: Norman Tubman from NASA and Farshud Sorourifar from The Ohio State University. Their inspiring seminars enlightened our week! We came together for the Fall 2023 SECQUOIA group dinner to cap off an intense and productive week. It was a wonderful opportunity to unwind, share stories, and build connections beyond our research pursuits. Here's to fostering stronger bonds and many more fruitful collaborations ahead! -
+![Group Dinner]({% link assets/images/posts/GroupDinner.jpeg %}){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 80%; height: 50%;" } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2024-01-01-Yirang-Anurag.md b/_posts/2024-01-01-Yirang-Anurag.md index 29854a3..be9e5e7 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-01-01-Yirang-Anurag.md +++ b/_posts/2024-01-01-Yirang-Anurag.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ title: Welcome new PhD students, Yirang and Anurag! description: 'We want to welcome our new PhD students in SECQUOIA!' image: assets/images/posts/yirang_anurag_welcome.jpg --- - We want to welcome our new PhD students in SECQUOIA! @@ -14,8 +13,6 @@ We want to welcome our new PhD students in SECQUOIA! We are excited to have them in our group! -
+![Yirang and Anurag]({% link assets/images/posts/yirang_anurag_welcome.jpg %}){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 50%; width: 80%;" } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2024-02-16-Carolina.md b/_posts/2024-02-16-Carolina.md index a53b4bf..efecc19 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-02-16-Carolina.md +++ b/_posts/2024-02-16-Carolina.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ title: Welcome aboard, Dr Carolina Tristán! description: 'The third postdoc in our group' image: assets/images/posts/CarolinaPSESeminar.jpg --- - Welcome aboard, Dr Carolina Tristán! @@ -14,8 +13,6 @@ Welcome aboard, Dr Carolina Tristán! As a way of introduction, Carolina presented her PhD research in the PSE seminar series. Carolina's expertise in generalized disjunctive formulation and life cycle analysis make her a valuable addition to SECQUOIA. We look forward to collaborating with her on the optimization of sustainable superstructures and process systems. -
+![Carolina PSE Seminar](assets/images/posts/CarolinaPSESeminar.jpg){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;" } - +[Back](/3-news.html){: .button .icon .fa-arrow-left } diff --git a/_posts/2024-02-25-SpringGroupDinner.md b/_posts/2024-02-25-SpringGroupDinner.md index cf6ba6a..fe743f1 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-02-25-SpringGroupDinner.md +++ b/_posts/2024-02-25-SpringGroupDinner.md @@ -4,16 +4,11 @@ title: Spring 2024 Group Dinner description: 'Spring dinner to welcome the new members of SECQUOIA!' image: assets/images/posts/2024_summer_group_dinner.jpg --- - The first SEQUOIA dinner of the year has taken place! The SEQUOIA members have reunited to celebrate the arrival of two new members of the group and the end of one visiting program. We were celebrating the arrival of a new Postdoc, Dr. [Carolina Tristán](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html) and a visiting scholar, [Juan Rodríguez](https://SECQUOIA.github.io/2-members.html). They will be working in the upcoming months with our group. Furthermore, our visiting scholar Andrés Cabeza has finished his first period with us. He will be joining us again in April to continue his job. With this meeting we start a new stage of our workgroup research labor. Best of wishes to all our members! -
+![Spring 2024 Group Dinner]({% link assets/images/posts/2024_summer_group_dinner.jpg %}){: style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 80%; height: 50%;" } -
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