SIE Seminar: Nathalie Risso
October 13, 2022
2:00 PM (MST)
Nathalie Risso
Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering
University of Arizona
"Cyber-Physical Systems Applications in Mining and Geological Engineering"
In-Person at ENGR 301 or via Zoom
Abstract: Cyber-physical systems are integrations of control of physical elements, communications, and computation. The design of these systems involves capturing the integrated dynamics of the cyber and physical components with models that can provide accurate predictions, along with the definition of controllers that can guarantee performance, particularly in safety-critical applications. Systems such as connected autonomous vehicles, cloud-based control of physical infrastructure in industrial applications, or closing the loop on the Internet of Things, all involve complex dynamics where traditional methods of analysis and design fall short in terms of scale, or performance and safety guarantees. This talk presents an overview of the application of cyber-physical systems in mining and geological engineering environments, emphasizing research and development challenges associated with this area.
Bio: Nathalie Risso is an assistant professor with the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering at the University of Arizona. She has extensive experience as a consultant in the development of automation and autonomous systems solutions for the mining and energy industry sector in Latin America. Dr. Risso has worked as an assistant professor at Universidad del Bio-Bio in Chile where she led several R+D industry and government initiatives in the area of machine learning and control systems. She is now a collaborator in the area of data analytics and automation for the new School of Mining and Minerals Resources at the University of Arizona leading industry collaboration initiatives. Dr. Risso has also contributed to the development of mining and energy policies in Chile and Guatemala, where the participation of stakeholders such as underrepresented minorities and native communities was a key aspect. Dr. Risso is an advocate for inclusion and equity, a WIM Chile and US member, and she has led several women in STEM groups and initiatives.