Jeremy Castagno
Contact Information
- Email: JeremyBYU@gmail.com
- LinkedIn
Education
- Brigham Young University, Fulton School of Engineering and Technology, April 2013
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.76
- Minors: Computer Science, Mathematics
Research Interests
- Fast Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- MPC for Friction Stir Welding at 10-Hz
- Interfacing to multivariable process control experiment
Publications
- Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 51, No. 2, April 2015. Preprint, Article
Experience
- PRISM Research, BYU, Provo UT, 9/12 - Present
- Developed innovative solutions for Model Predictive Control (MPC) of a laboratory benchmark system
- Described the technical details of the implementation in easy to understand documentation
- Researching new control algorithms for an advanced welding technique using the friction stir process
- Process Optimization, Valero Energy, San Antonio Texas, 5/12 - 9/12
- Performed gasoline blend model study of 7 refineries using statistical methods potentially reducing octane giveaway
- Analyzed and improved the T50 with ethanol model by over 50%
- Completed mass balances on LPG providing 25% better production estimates to dealers
- Created custom Excel/VBA spreadsheets to streamline data extraction of refineries
- PC Administrator, BYU, 9/07-7/08;9/10-5/12
- Programmed custom application distribution software saving 20% of worker time
- Created a standard computer environment used on 200+ Engineering College computers
Volunteer Experience
- Study Abroad for "Engineers without Borders", Cusco Peru, 4/12-5/12
- Organized a multi-discipline engineer team creating low cost water filters
- Designed, created, and distributed multiple engineering projects in rural villages
- Representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, India 7/08-8/10
- Taught and directed English classes of size 25+ and adapted lesson plans
Interests and Awards