Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Hans Georg Bock

Grants and Cooperations (since 2004)

  • DFG SPP1253 Optimization with PDE:
    Optimal Control of Periodic Adsorption Processes (2006-2009),
    with D. Ager and S. Engell.
  • DFG SPP1253 Optimization with PDE:
    Optimal Control of Periodic Adsorption Processes (2009-2012),
    with S. Engell and S. Sager.
  • DFG: Optimization-based control of chemical engineering processes (2003-2009),
    with F. Allgöwer, M. Diehl, W. Marquardt and J. P. Schlöder.
  • DFG: Numerische Algorithmen für Schätzung auf Bewegten Horizonten
    und Nichtlineare Modellprädiktive Regelung unter Unsicherheiten
    (2012-2014), with J. P. Schlöder.
  • DFG: Heidelberg Graduate School
    of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences
    (GSC 220/1) (2007-2012).
  • DFG: International Research Training Group
    “Complex Processes: Modeling, Simulation and Optimization”
    (GRK 710) (2001-2010).
  • DAAD: Partnership with universities in developing countries:
    Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam (1997-2007).
  • Daimler-Benz Foundation:
    South-East Asia Network for Scientific Computing (since 2003).
  • State of Baden-Württemberg:
    Numerical methods for modeling and diagnosis of biosystems (2005-2006),
    with E. Kostina and R. Rannacher.
  • State of Baden-Württemberg:
    Open-loop stable motion of walking and running robots (2003-2006),
    with K. Mombaur.
  • BMBF:Non-standard problems of optimal control
    in chemistry and biotechnology (2001-2004),
    with J. P. Schlöder.
  • BMBF: Non-linear model predictive control
    of discontinuous processes in chemical engineering (2004-2007),
    with J. P. Schlöder.
  • BMBF: Numerische Optimierungsverfahren für Parameterschätzung
    und den Entwurf optimaler Experimente (2007-2010),
    with A. Griewank, E. Kostina, J. P. Schlöder and G. Wozny.
  • BMBF: Parameterschätzung und optimale Versuchsplanung
    für nichtlineare instationäre Prozesse der Industrie
    unter Unsicherheiten und Echtzeitbedingungen
    (2010-2013), with J. P. Schlöder, E. Kostina, A. Schreieck, W. Kowalsky.
  • BMBF FORSYS: Viroquant-Projekt (2008-2010),
    with R. Eils and J. P. Schlöder.
  • EU: PREDIMOT - Model predictive control of combustion engines (2005-2007),
    with M. Diehl.
  • EU (Erasmus-Mundus/EMMA): An International Academic Exchange Programme
    with 7 EU Universities and 8 Asian Universities in
    Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Philippines and Pakistan (since 2009).
  • EU: ERC Advanced Investigator Grant
    "Model-Based Optimizing Control - from a Vision to Industrial Reality" (2012-2017),
    with S. Engell
  • EU: EMBOCON - Embedded Optimization for Control (2010-2012),
    with S. Sager and J. P. Schlöder.
  • ESA: Gauss-Newton method
    with relaxation for initial orbit determination (2005-2008),
    with E. Kostina and J. P. Schlöder.
  • Helmholtz Association: Systems Biology,
    SB Cancer (2008-2010),
    with R. Eils and J. P. Schlöder.
  • Industry (Daimler): Energy-optimal truck driving (2007-2010),
    with J. P. Schlöder.
  • Industry (Microsoft Research): Development of a computational platform
    for modeling and model validation of signal transduction (2005-2006),
    with R. Eils.
  • Industry (BASF): Numerical methods
    for model discrimination in nonlinear differential equations (2007-2009),
    with J. P. Schlöder.
  • Industry (BASF): Junior Research Group
    “Numerical methods for optimum experimental design in partial differential equations” (2008-2014),
    with J. P. Schlöder.
  • Industry (Daimler): Parameter estimation and design
    of optimum acceleration profiles to avoid power train oscillations (2006-2007),
    with M. Diehl.
  • NGO (World Monument Fund): Reconstruction of the Phnom Bakheng Temple
    and Development of a Computer Model of the Preah Khan Temple (2005-2007).
  • NGO (Global Heritage Fund): Restauration and Reconstruction
    of the Banteay Chhmar Temple (since 2008).