The Process Science and Modelling (PSM) programme is a leading centre of process science, development, engineering and analysis. The programme has world class activities in chemometrics and analysis as well as a strong team in process development and innovation for high value chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Our skill base spans modelling, process engineering, safety, environmental assessment / LCA, supply chain modelling, control, metabolic engineering, chemical kinetics, scale-up and pilot-scale operations.

The objectives of PSM are:

• To develop, maintain and exploit internationally leading activities in key areas of process science and engineering
• To maintain a relevant capability for the support of ICES, A*STAR and Singapore activities in process science and engineering
• To provide a centre for the formation of excellent process scientists and technologists
• To solve problems for ICES, our customers and other stakeholders

As well as over forty active researchers, we operate a range of leading-edge equipment. We have unique experimental capabilities in spectrometry and other measurement techniques for investigation of complex systems. The Kilolab houses a batch chemical processing facility with Hastelloy vessels at up to 60 Litre scale, as well as a growing range of continuous processing and formulation equipment. We also operate a solid oxide fuel cell test facility and a wide range of general laboratory equipment. Our complementary activities in process-related modelling use software including Matlab, Dynochem, G2, GAMS and many others.

PSM carries a wide range of projects - internally, in collaboration with other ICES programmes and with external partners or customers.

There are four teams in PSM, each bringing its own distinctive range of skills and experience:

• Advanced Reaction Engineering, Process Analytics and Chemometrics (AREPAC)
• Process Engineering, Analysis and Design
• INCOME (Integrated Continuous Multi-purpose Engineering)
• Process Systems and Control