Faculty
Matthew A. Franchek
Professor of Subsea Engineering, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Email mfranchek [at] uh.edu
Phone 713-743-2758
Engineering Expertise:
Modeling: Linear and Nonlinear System Identifications; Physics Based Modeling, Online Adaptive Modeling, Automated Data-Driving Modeling, Dynamic Systems Analysis.
Automatic Control: Linear and Nonlinear Feedback Control, Data-Driven Controller Identification, Feedforward Control, Multivariable Control Systems, and Adaptive Control.
Subsea Engineering Experience:
Model Based Methods in
- Subsea Machine Diagnostics, Prognostics and Performance Monitoring
- Multi-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Modeling in Pipelines
- Multi-Phase Fluid Pumps
- Optimization and Analysis Led Design of Subsea Architectures
- Fluid Power (Hydraulic) and Hydraulic Fracturing Modeling
- Subsea Systems Integration
Automatic Control of
- Subsea Blowout Preventers
- Muilt-Phase Fluid Pumps and Electric Motors
- Well and Manifold Multivariable Pressure and Flow Control
- Dual Gradient Drilling
- Autonomous ROV Tasks