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Marcello Canova

  • Associate Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr
  • 201 W 19th Ave
    E306 Scott Lab
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • 614-247-2336

About

Research interests include:

  • Advanced Automotive Systems, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
  • Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage Systems for Automotive Applications
  • Waste-Heat Recovery for Automotive Systems
  • Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems (Batteries): Electro-Thermal Modeling, Thermal Management, Aging and Life Estimation
  • Modeling and Model-Order Reduction of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
  • Analysis, Optimization and Control of Dynamic Systems

Honors

  • May, 2012

    Lumley Interdisciplinary Research Award.

  • May, 2011

    Kappa Delta Distinguished Faculty Award.

  • April, 2011

    2009 SAE Vincent Bendix Automotive Electronics Engineering Award.

Journal Articles

2015

  • M. Naddeo(*)(**), Y. Liu, J. Zhou, M. Canova, 2015, "A Scalable Modeling Approach for the Simulation and Design Optimization of Automotive Turbochargers." SAE International Journal of Engines 8, no. 4, 12 - 12.

2014

  • J. Wang, D. Liu, M. Canova, R. Downing, L. Cao, A. Co, 2014, "In Situ Quantification and Visualization of Lithium Transport with Neutrons." Angewandte Chemie International Edition 53, no. 36, 12 - 12.
  • Wang,Jinghui; Liu,Danny,X; Canova,Marcello; Downing,R,Gregory; Cao,Lei,R; Co,Anne,C, 2014, "Profiling lithium distribution in Sn anode for lithium-ion batteries with neutrons." JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY 301, no. 1, 277-284 - 277-284.
  • Nagpure,Shrikant(*), Mulligan,Padhraic; Canova,Marcello; Cao,Lei, 2014, "Neutron Depth Profiling of Li-Ion Cell Electrodes with a Gas-Controlled Environment." Journal of Power Sources 248, 489–497 - 489–497.

2013

  • Qiu,Jie; Cao,Lei(*); Mulligan,Padhraic; Turkoglu,Danyal; Nagpure,Shrikant,C; Canova,Marcello; Co,Anne, 2013, "The Potential of Using Li-Ion Batteries for Radiation Detection." IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE 60, no. 2, 662-667 - 662-667.
  • J. Qui, L. Cao, P. Mulligan, D. Turkoglu, S. Nagpure, M. Canova, A. Co, 2013, "The Potential for Using Lithium Batteries for Radiation Detection." IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science 60, 411-427 - 411-427.

2011

  • S. Stockar(*), V. Marano, M. Canova, G. Rizzoni, L. Guzzella, 2011, "Energy-Optimal Control of Plugh-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Real-World Driving Cycles." IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology 60, no. 7, 2949-2962 - 2949-2962.
  • M. Taburri, L. Fiorentini, F. Chiara, M. Canova(*), Y-Y Wang, 2011, "Modeling and Analysis of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine with Variable Geometry Compressor System." SAE International Journal of Engines 4, 2 - 2.
  • Al-Durra,Ahmed(*); Canova,Marcello; Yurkovich,Stephen, 2011, "A Model-Based Methodology for Real-Time Estimation of Diesel Engine Cylinder Pressure." JOURNAL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME 133, no. 3, 031005 - 031005.

2010

  • M. Hsieh, J. Wang(*), M. Canova, 2010, "Two-Level Model Predictive Control for Lean NOx Trap Regenerations." Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control 132, no. 4, 041001 - 041001.
  • M. Canova, S. Midlam-Mohler, P. Pisu, A. Soliman, 2010, "Model-Based Fault Detection and Isolation for a Diesel Lean NOx Trap Aftertreatment System." Control Engineering Practice 18, no. 11, 1307-1317 - 1307-1317.
  • M. Canova(*), F. Chiara, G. Rizzoni, Y. Wang, 2010, "Design and Validation of a Control-Oriented Model of a Diesel Engine with Two-Stage Turbocharger." SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants 2, no. 2, 387-397 - 387-397.
  • Canova,Marcello(*); Midlam-Mohler,Shawn; Pisu,Pierluigi; Soliman,Ahmed, 2010, "Model-based fault detection and isolation for a diesel lean NOx trap aftertreatment system." CONTROL ENGINEERING PRACTICE 18, no. 11, 1307-1317 - 1307-1317.

2009

  • M. Hsieh, M. Canova, J. Wang(*), 2009, "Model Predictive Control Approach for AFR Control During Lean NOx Trap Regenerations." SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants 2, no. 1, 149-157 - 149-157.
  • Canova,Marcello(*); Midlam-Mohler,Shawn; Guezennec,Yann; Rizzoni,Giorgio, 2009, "Mean Value Modeling and Analysis of HCCI Diesel Engines with External Mixture Formation." JOURNAL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME 131, no. 1, 011002 - 011002.

2007

  • Canova,Marcello(*); Midlam-Mohler,Shawn; Guezennec,Yann; Rizzoni,Giorgio, 2007, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on Diesel HCCI Combustion with External Mixture Formation." International Journal of Vehicle Design 44, no. 1-2, 62-83 - 62-83.

Unknown

  • J. Zhou(*)(**), L. Fiorentini, M. Canova, Y. Wang, "Model-Based System Analysis and Optimization for a Turbocharged Diesel Engine with Variable Geometry Compressor." IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
  • C. Waldman(**), S.Gurusubramaniam, L. Fiorentini, M. Canova(*), "Development and Implementation of a Supervisory Energy Management Strategy for a Vehicle Electrical System." Control Engineering Practice
  • J. Zhou(*)(**), L. Fiorentini, M. Canova, "Model-based Optimization and Predictive Control of Diesel Engines with a Variable Geometry Compressor System." International Journal of Powertrains - Special Issue on Engine Combustion Optimization and Control

Presentations

  • "Model-Order Reduction Methods for the Characterization of Thermo-Fluid Systems." 2012, Presented at Ford Research and Innovation Center,
  • "A System Dynamics Approach for Modeling Transient Phenomena in Compressible Fluid Flow Systems." 2011, Presented at Control Systems Seminar Series,
  • "Research on Modeling and Model-Based SOH Estimation in Li-Ion Batteries." 2013, Presented at Hefei University of Technology,
  • "Electrochemical Batteries as Energy Converters: Understanding the Thermal Dynamics of Li-Ion Cells." 2010, Presented at The Ohio State University,
  • "The Future of Automobile – State of the Art and Research for Sustainable Mobility." 2010, Presented at Energy - Seminar Series,
  • "Research on Advanced Powertrain Modeling, Optimization and Model-Based Control at OSU-CAR." 2013, Presented at Department of Automotive Engineeng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University,
  • "Model-Based Optimization and Control of Thermo-Fluid Systems: Application to Organic Rankine Cycles for I.C. Engine Waste Heat Recovery." 2014, Presented at Advanced Engines Control Symposium,
  • "Lumped-Parameter Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Waste Heat Recovery Systems Based on an Organic Rankine Cycle." 2014, Presented at 14th Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology,
  • "Modeling and Model-Order Reduction of Electrochemical Systems for Li-Ion Battery Capacity Fade Estimation." 2013, Presented at Purdue University GATE Seminar Series,
  • "A Unified Approach for Control-Oriented Modeling of Complex Energy Systems." 2008, Presented at Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Papers in Proceedings

2015

  • J. Zhou(*)(**), A. Serrani, M. Canova "Stability and Feasibility of Predictive Inverse Model Allocation for Constrained Over-actuated Linear Systems." in American Control Conference, 2015. (6 2015).

2014

  • Zhou, Junqiang(*)(**), Fiorentini, Lisa, Canova, Marcello "A Softly Switched Multiple Model Predictive Control of A Turbocharged Diesel Engine." in American Control Conference, 2014. (6 2014).
  • G. Fan(*)(**), K. Pan, A. Bartlett, G. Rizzoni, M. Canova "Electrochemical-Thermal Modeling of Li-ion Battery Packs." in ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, 2014. (10 2014).

2013

  • Marcicki,James(*); Bartlett,Alex; Canova,Marcello; Conlisk,Terrence; Rizzoni,Giorgio; Yang, Xiao Guang; Miller,Ted "Characterization of Cycle-Life Aging in Automotive Lithium-Ion Pouch Cells." (1 2013).
  • Zhou,Junqiang(*)(**); Fiorentini,Lisa; Chiara,Fabio; Canova,Marcello "System Analysis and Optimization of Variable Geometry Compressor for Turbocharged Diesel Engines." in American Control Conference (ACC). (1 2013).
  • Zhang,Quansheng(*)(**); Canova,Marcello; Rizzoni,Giorgio "Sliding Mode Control of an Automotive Air Conditioning System." in American Control Conference (ACC). (7 2013).

2012

  • Philipp Skarke; Shawn Midlam-Mohler; Marcello Canova(*) "Waste Heat Recovery From Internal Combustion Engines: Feasibility Study on an Organic Rankine Cycle With Application to the Ohio State EcoCAR PHEV." in ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. (9 2012).
  • Follen,Kenneth; Stockar,Stephanie; Canova,Marcello(*); Guezennec,Yann; Rizzoni,Giorgio "A SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING METHODOLOGY TO PREDICT TRANSIENT PHENOMENA IN COMPRESSIBLE FLUID FLOW SYSTEMS." in ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference / Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. (1 2012).
  • Marcicki,James(*); Rizzoni,Giorgio; Conlisk,A,T; Canova,Marcello "A REDUCED-ORDER ELECTROCHEMICAL MODEL OF LITHIUM-ION CELLS FOR SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION OF BATTERY AGING." in ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference / Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. (1 2012).

2010

  • Maringanti,Rajaram; Midlam-Mohler,Shawn; Fang,Ming; Chiara,Fabio; Canova,Marcello "SET-POINT GENERATION USING KERNEL-BASED METHODS FOR CLOSED-LOOP COMBUSTION CONTROL OF A CIDI ENGINE." in 2nd Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC 2009)/Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. (1 2010).
  • Al-Durra,Ahmed; Canova,Marcello; Yurkovich,Steve "APPLICATION OF EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER TO ON-LINE DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER PRESSURE ESTIMATION." in 2nd Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC 2009)/Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. (1 2010).
  • Fang,Ming; Midlam-Mohler,Shawn; Maringanti,Rajaram; Chiara,Fabio; Canova,Marcello "OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF CYLINDER-BY-CYLINDER AND FUEL BANK CONTROLLERS FOR A CIDI ENGINE." in 2nd Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC 2009)/Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. (1 2010).
  • K. Follen, M. Canova, S. Midlam-Mohler, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni, B. Lee, G. Matthews "A High Fidelity Lumped-Parameter Engine Model for Powertrain Control Design and Validation." in ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. (1 2010).
  • S. Stockar, S. Onori, M. Canova, Y. Guezennec "Model-Based Aging Characterization of Lithium-Ion Batteries in PHEVs Using Large Scale Monte-Carlo Vehicle Simulations." in IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference. (1 2010).
  • M. Muratori, M. Canova, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni "A Reduced-Order Model for the Thermal Dynamics of Li-Ion Battery Cells." in IFAC Symposium on Advances in Automotive Control. (1 2010).
  • Hillstrom,Edward; Canova,Marcello; Guezennec,Yann; Rizzoni,Giorgio "CATHODE PRESSURE MODELING OF THE BUCKEYE BULLET II 540 KW HYDROGEN FUEL CELL SYSTEM." in ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. (1 2010).

2009

  • M. Canova, S. Midlam-Mohler, G. Rizzoni, F. Steimle, D. Boland, M. Bargende "A Simulation Study of an E85 Engine APU for a Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle." in 9th Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology. (1 2009).

2008

  • M. Canova, P. Pisu, A. Soliman "Model-Based Fault Diagnosis of a NOx Aftertreatment System." in 17th IFAC World Congress. (1 2008).
  • M. Canova, F. Chiara, G. Rizzoni, G. D’Errico, T. Lucchini, A. Onorati "Mixed-Mode HCCI-DI Combustion on Common Rail Diesel Engines: Experimental Characterization and Detailed Kinetic Modeling." in Conference on Thermo- and Fluid Dynamic Processes in Diesel Engines. (1 2008).

2007

  • M. Canova, S. Midlam-Mohler, A. Soliman, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni "Control-Oriented Modeling of NOx Aftertreatment Systems." in 8th International Conference on Engines for Automobile. (1 2007).

2006

  • M. Canova, F. Chiara, L. Garzarella, M. Ghisolfi, S. Midlam-Mohler, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni "Experimental Validation for Control-Oriented Modeling of Multi-Cylinder HCCI Diesel Engines." in Proc. of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. (1 2006).

2005

  • Canova,M; Garcin,R; Midlam-Mohler,S; Guezennec,Y; Rizzoni,G "A control-oriented model of combustion process in a HCCI diesel engine." in American Control Conference 2005 (ACC). (1 2005).
  • M. Canova, A. Vosz, D. Dumbauld, R. Garcin, S. Midlam-Mohler, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni "Model and Experiments of Diesel Fuel HCCI Combustion with External Mixture Formation." in 6th Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology. (1 2005).
  • M. Canova, L. Garzarella, M. Ghisolfi, S. Midlam-Mohler, Y. Guezennec, G. Rizzoni "A Control-Oriented Mean-Value Model of HCCI Diesel Engines with External Mixture Formation." in ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. (1 2005).

2003

  • M. Canova, A. Gambarotta "Automotive Engine Modelling for Real-Time Control Using an Object-Oriented Simulation Library." in Control and Diagnostics in Automotive Applications. (1 2003).

2002

  • G. L. Berta, M. Canova, P. Casoli, A. Gambarotta "A control-oriented model for the simulation of turbocharged Diesel engines." in 2nd Int. Workshop on Modeling, Emissions and Control of Automotive Engines. (1 2002).

Patents

  • Marcello Canova, Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara. "Liquid Ring Heat Engine."
  • Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara, Marcello Canova. "Open Thermodynamic Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery (3C Cycle)."
  • Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara, Marcello Canova. "System and Methods for Implementing an Open Thermodynamic Cycle for Extracting Energy from a Gas."
  • Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara, Marcello Canova. "Method and System for Compressing Gas Using a Liquid."