Application of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Process Modelling and Optimization (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "AI-Enabled Process Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 23

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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is the second volume of “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Process Modelling and Optimization” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/0OX7N1I66C).

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial process modelling and optimization has proven to be revolutionary. AI can automatically learn the characteristics of industrial processes, improve modelling accuracy, and avoid relying on a large amount of prior knowledge. It can additionally optimize the control strategy of industrial processes and improve their stability and performance and automatically adapt to complex and ever-changing environments. Most importantly, by intelligently analysing industrial process data, AI can enable intelligent monitoring and diagnosis, rapidly detecting and solving problems and thereby improving production efficiency and safety. This Special Issue aims to explore the application of AI approaches in industrial process modelling and optimization. Its focus is on advancing research that harnesses the power of AI to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various industrial processes.

Scope and Objectives:

This Special Issue primarily aims to foster more research and progress in the application of AI for industrial process modelling and optimization. Its scope encompasses a wide range of industries, including, for example, manufacturing, process engineering, automation, and robotics.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • AI-based modelling techniques;
  • Data-driven modelling techniques;
  • The modelling of complex industrial processes;
  • The integration of AI algorithms;
  • Adaptive control systems;
  • Human–machine collaboration systems;
  • Optimization strategies;
  • Intelligent optimization in industrial processes;
  • Data-driven decision support systems;
  • Applications of AI in cyber–physical systems;
  • AI-based process monitoring and fault diagnosis;
  • AI-driven cyber–physical systems.

Prof. Dr. Sheng Du
Prof. Dr. Li Jin
Dr. Pan Yu
Dr. Hao Liu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • industrial process modeling
  • intelligent optimization
  • artificial intelligence
  • decision support systems
  • cyber–physical systems

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