Publications

Scientific Framework of External Excellence

1. Deshpande, P. B., Six Sigma for Karma Capitalism, Six Sigma and Advanced Controls, 2015 (Available on amazon). Meant for Static Manufacturing and Transactional Processes


2. Harry, J. Mikel and Lawson, J. R., Six Sigma Productivity Analysis and Process. Characterization, Motorola Press, 1992. Meant for Static processes.


Scientific Framework for Internal Excellence


1. Deshpande, Pradeep B., PhD and Kowall, James P., MD, PhD, The Nature of Ultimate Reality and How It Can Transform Our World: Evidence from Modern Physics; Wisdom of YODA, SAC 2015.


Selected Technical Papers on External Excellence


1. Deshpande, P. B., Distillation Dynamics and Control, Chemical Engineering Education, Vol. 10, No. 4, Fall 1976.


2. Schork, F. J., Deshpande, P. B., Double Cascade Controller Tested, Hydrocarbon Processing, No. 6, June 1978.


3. Brantley, R. O., Leffew, K. W., Deshpande, P. B., Do You Need Cascade Control, Hydrocarbon Processing, March 1981.


4. Patke, N. G., Deshpande, P. B., Chou, A. C., Evaluation of Inferential and Parallel Cascade Control for a Distillation System, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Proc. Des. Dev., Vol. 21, April 1982.


5. Brantley, R. O., Schaefer, R. A., Deshpande, P. B., Online Process Identification, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Proc. Des. Dev., Vol. 21, April 1982.


6. Srinivas, S. P., Deshpande, P. B., Krishnaswamy, P. R., Extension of Nichols Chart for Identification of Open-loop Unstable Systems, AIChE. Journal, 30, 4, July 1984.


7. Watson, K. R., Wong, J. P., Deshpande, P. B., Simulation of Simple Controlled Processes with Dead-time, Chemical Engineering Education, Vol. 19, No. 1, Winter 1985.


8. Ralston, P. A. S., Watson, K. R., Patwardhan, A.A., and Deshpande, P. B., A Computer Algorithm for Optimized Control. Ind. Eng. Chem. Proc. Des. Dev., Vol. 24, October 1985.


9. Arulalan, G. R., Deshpande, P. B., “New algorithm for multivariable control”, Hydrocarbon Processing, June 1986.


10. Arulalan, G. R., Deshpande, P. B., “Simplified Model Predictive Control.” I&EC Proc. Research, 26, 2, 1987.


11. Deshpande, P. B., A Graduate Course in Multivariable Control Methods, Chemical Engineering Education, Fall 1988.


12. Chawla, V. K., Prasad, P. R., Deshpande, P. B., “A New Digital Control Algorithm: Application to SISO Systems”, Hydrocarbon Processing, October 1989.


13. Ramkrishna, D., Deshpande, P. B., Kumar, R., Sharma, M.M., “Chemical Engineering Education for the Future: Deliberations from U.S.-India Conference”, Chemical Engineering Education. Vol. 23, No. 3, 1989.


14. Prasad, P.R., Chawla, V.K., Deshpande, P.B., “A New Algorithm for SISO and MIMO Systems: Applications to Multiloop Control Systems”, I & E C Research, 29, 1, 1990.


15. Prasad, P.R., Deshpande, P. B., Kwalik, K.M., Schork, F. J., Leffew, K. W., “Multiloop Control of a Polymerization Reactor” Polymer Engineering & Science, 30, 6, 1990.


16. Krishnaswamy, P.R., Rangaiah, G.P., Jha, R.K., and Deshpande, P.B., When to Use Cascade Control, I&EC Research, 29, 10, 1990.


17. Kulkarni, B.D., Tambe, S., Shukla, N., and Deshpande, P.B. Nonlinear pH Control, Chemical Engineering Science, 46,4,1991.


18. Krishnaswamy, P.R., Shukla, N.V., Deshpande, P.B., and M.N. Amrouni, Reference System Decoupling for Multivariable Control, I&EC Research, 30, 4, 1991.


19. Ravi Kumar, V., Kulkarni, and Deshpande, P.B., On Robust Nonlinear Control, Proceedings of the Royal Society, London; Series A, 433, June 1991. pp.711-722.


20. Deshpande, P. B. and Krishnaswamy, P.R., “A Graduate Course in Digital Computer Process Control,” Chemical Engineering Education, 25, 4, Fall 1991.


21. Deshpande, P. B., Improve Quality Control On-line with PID Controllers, Chem. Eng. Progress, 88, 5, 1992.


22. Bandyopadhayay, J.K., Ravi Kumar, V., Kulkarni, B.D. and Deshpande, P. B., “On Dynamic Control of Chaos”, Physics Letters (A), 166, 3/4, 22 June 1992. PP. 197-204.


23. Deshpande, P. B., Hannula R. E., Bhalodia, M., and Hansen, C. W., Achieve Total Quality Control of Continuous Processes, Chem. Eng. Progress, 89, 7, 1993.


24. Shukla, N.V., Deshpande, P.B., Ravi Kumar, V., Kulkarni, B.D., Enhancing the Robustness of Internal Model Based Nonlinear pH pH Controller, Chemical Engineering Science, 48, 5, (1993), 913-920.

25. Wong, Y.H., Krishnaswamy, P.R., Teo, W.K., Kulkarni, B.D., and Deshpande, P.B., Experimental Application of RNCL (Robust Nonlinear Control Law) to pH Control, Chem. Eng. Science, (48), 1993.


26. Bandyopadhayay, J. K., Ravi Kumar, V., Kulkarni, B.D., and Deshpande, P. B., On the Intricacies in the Dynamic Regulatory Control of Chaotic Systems, Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, 18, 6, 1993. pp. 891-910.


27. Maniar, V., Deshpande, P.B., A New Approach to Control of M.S.F. Desalination Plants, Paper Presented at the International Desalination Conference, Yokohama, Japan, November 3 – 6, 1993.


28. Hajare, R.P., Krishnaswamy, P.R., Plank, C.A., and Deshpande, P.B., Modeling of the Recycle Effects in Distillation Systems, Developments in Chemical Engineering & Mineral Processing Vol 2, No. 1, 1994.


29. Meziou, A.M., Deshpande, P.B., and Alatiqi, I.M., Dynamic Matrix Control of an Industrial Gas Reformer, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 20, 3, 1995. pp. 187-192.


30. Ramaganesan, S., Sanghvi, B., Deshpande, P. B., Hang, C. C., and Sin, K. K., Constrained Model Predictive Control: A Demonstration Experiment, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Automation, Hyderabad, January 5-7, 1995.


31. Deshpande, P. B., Bhalodia, M. A., Caldwell, J. A., and Srinivas, Y. S., Should You Use Constrained Model Predictive Control?, Chemical Engineering Progress, 91, 3, 1995. pp. 65-72.


32. Ramasamy, S., Deshpande, P.B., Tambe, S.S., and Kulkarni, B.D., Robust Nonlinear Control with Neural Networks, Proceedings of the Royal Society, Series A, London, 449, June 1995. pp. 655-667.


33. Ramasamy, S., Deshpande, P. B., Paxton, G. E., and Hajare, R. P., Consider Neural Networks, for Process Identification, Hydrocarbon Processing, 74, 6, 1995. pp. 59-62.


34. Ramasamy, S., Deshpande, P. B., Tambe, S. S., and Kulkarni, B. D., Neural Networks for the Identification of MSF Desalination Plant, Desalination, 110, April 1995. pp. 185-193.


35. Assef, J. Z., Watters, J. C., Deshpande, P. B., and Alatiqi, I. M., Advanced Control of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Unit, Paper Presented at the International Desalination Conference, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., November 18 – 24, 1995.


36. Maniar, V. and Deshpande, P. B., Advanced Controls of Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Desalination Plants, Paper Presented at the International Desalination Conference, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., November 18 – 24, 1995.

37. Deshpande, P. B., Prospects for Advanced Controls in Desalination Plants, Paper Presented at the International Desalination Conference, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., November 18 – 24, 1995.


38. Robertson, M. W., Watters, J. C., Deshpande, P. B., Assef, J. Z., and Alatiqi, I. M., Model-Based Control for Reverse Osmosis Desalination Processes, Desalination, 104, 1996. pp. 59-68.


39. Maniar, V. M. and Deshpande, P. B., Advanced Controls for Multistage Flash (MSF) Plant Optimization, Journal of Process Control, 6, 1, 1996. pp. 49-66.


40. Meziou, A.M., Deshpande, P.B., Cozewith, C., Silverman, N.I., and Morrison, W., Dynamic Matrix Control of an Industrial Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Polymerization Reactor, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 35, 1, 1996. pp. 164-168.


41. Deshpande, P. B., Ramasamy, S., and Yerrapragada, S. S., Neural Nets Improve Batch Quality, Control Engineering, April 1996. pp. 53-56.


42. Deshpande, P. B., Yerrapragada, S. S., Jacob, E. F., Mohanty, R. N., and Joshi, S. L.,Software Monitoring Technologies: A Review and an Industrial Case Study, Hydrocarbon processing, September 1996. p. 81.


43. Assef, J. Z., Watters, J. C., Deshpande, P. B., and Alatiqi, I. M., Advanced Control of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Unit, Journal of Process Control, 7, 4, 1997.


44. Leffew, K. W., Ramaganesan, S., and Deshpande, P. B., Experimental Application of Constrianed Model Predictive Control to a Solid State Polymerization Process, Paper presented at the IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, Banff, Canada, June 9-11, 1997.


45. Deshpande, P.B., Emerging Technologies and Six Sigma, Hydrocarbon Processing, April 1998.


46. Deshpande, P. B., Globalization, Economic Development, and Competitiveness: Opportunities and Challenges, Maddox Distinguished Lecture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 23 April 1998.


47. Leffew, K. W., Yerrapragada, S. S., and Deshpande, P. B., Monitoring and Optimization of a Solid-state Polymerization Process: A Six Sigma Perspective, AIChE Spring Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas, March 1999.


48. Deshpande, P. B., Makker, S. L., and Goldstein, M., Boost Competitiveness via Six Sigma, Chemical Engineering Progress, 95, 9, September 1999. pp. 65-70.


49. Burden, A. C., Deshpande, P. B., and Watters, J. C., Advanced process Control of a B-9 Permasep Permeater Desalination Pilot Plant, Desalination, 133, 2001 pp. 271-283.

50. Leffew, K. W., Yerrapragada, S. S., and Deshpande, P. B., Six Sigma and Solid-state Polymerization, Chemical Engineering Communications, 188, October 2001 pp. 109-114.


51. Burden, A. C., Tantalean, R. Z., and Deshpande, P. B., Control and Optimize Nonlinear Processes, Chemical Engineering Progress, 99, 2, February 2003. pp. 63-73.


52. Alatiqi, I. M. and Deshpande, P. B., Transforming Higher Education with Six Sigma, Proceedings of the INQAAHE (International Network of Quality Assessment Agencies in Higher Education) Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 29 – April 2, 2009.


53. Deshpande, P. B., Tantalean, R. Z., Unifying Framework for Six Sigma and Process Control, Hydrocarbon Processing, June 2009.


54. Deshpande, P. B., "The Six Sigma Green Belt Training Program: An in-depth look", Hydrocarbon Processing, 89, 4, April 2010. pp. 71-74.


Media Publications on Individual and Societal Transformation and Peace


1. BBC Radio Program, Wake Up to Money Interviews Pradeep B. Deshpande, Mumbai’s Dabbawallas, November 3, 2003.


2. Consultant Editor of the telegraph, Dr. Ashok V. Desai interviews Pradeep B. Deshpande, Six Sigma Enlightenment, Business World, October 4, 2004.


3. Arti Carroll Menon Interviews Pradeep B. Deshpande, Six Sigma Could Change the World, The Economic Times, September 18, 2009.


4. Pradeep B. Deshpande and James P Kowall, The Life Force Of ‘Prana’ In Our First Breath To Our Last, India Currents, April 21, 2024 (https://indiacurrents.com/the-life-force-of-prana-in-our-first-breath-to-our-last/).


5. Pradeep B. Deshpande, A Chemical Engineer Learns New Lessons from the Bhagvad Geeta, India Currents, March 10, 2024 (https://indiacurrents.com/a-chemical-engineer-learns-new-lessons-from-the-bhagavad-gita/)Pradeep B. Deshpande, How My Life Changed After 60? Medium, February 11, 2024 (https://pradeepbdeshpande.medium.com/how-my-life-changed-after-60-3204db25bb0e).


6. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Gautam Gupta, Mahendra Sunkara, Emotional Excellence Boosts Performance (https://engrxiv.org/preprint/view/3211).


7. Pradeep B. Deshpande and James P. Kowall, When to Use Science, News India Times, December 29 2923 p. 4 (http://epaper.newsindia-times.com/2023_12_29/4/)


8. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Gautam Gupta, Mahendra Sunkara, and James P. Kowall, A Novel Opportunity for Science and Scientists: How scientists can become super inventors, (https://engrxiv.org/preprint/view/3196).


 9. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Jagat Ratna for Maharishi Veda Vyasa: A Petition, News India Times, December 1, 2023 (http://epaper.newsindia-times.com/2023_12_01/4/). Full Article: (http://epaper.newsindia-times.com/2023_12_01/).


10. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Why American Democracy is in Peril and How to Save it, Medium, November 17, 2023 (https://pradeepbdeshpande.medium.com/why-american-democracy-is-in-peril-and-how-to-save-it-ed904926a2ca).


11. Pradeep B. Deshpande and Tony Belak, America at a Crossroads, Mediate.com, November 28, 2016 (https://mediate.com/america-at-a-crossroads/).


12. Pradeep B. Deshpande in Conversation with Piya Jyoti-Kachroo, Sanatan Dharma – One World, One Family, ITV Gold Video Hyperlink, https://youtu.be/YbPTZoTMZL0?si=_JJdF4d6VqkYMnimamerica.


13. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Sanatan Dharma, Casteism and Hinduism, News India Times, September 21, 2023 (https://www.newsindiatimes.com/sanatan-dharma-casteism-and-hinduism/).


14. Pradeep B. Deshpande and James P. Kowall, Sanatan Dharma: One World, One Family, News India Times, September 14, 2023 (https://www.newsindiatimes.com/sanatan-dharma-one-world-one-family/).


15. Pradeep B. Deshpande, How to Accelerate the Rise of India, New India Abroad, February 4, 2024 (https://www.newindiaabroad.com/news/accelerating-the-rise-of-india).


16. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Decoding the Significance of Indian American Heritage, India Currents Magazine, April 19, 2021 (https://indiacurrents.com/decoding-the-significance-of-indian-american-heritage/).


17. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Steve Jobs Yogananda Paramahansa Link Unraveled, Siliconeer (https://siliconeer.com/current/steve-jobs-yogananda-paramahansa-link-unraveled/), June 9,2018.


18. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Leadership: The Path to Self-Awareness, The Hindu BusinessLine, August 15 2019.


19. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Bhavasar, S. N. and Kowall, James P., Saamkhya Hypothesis –Creation Link Deciphered, Pragyata, June 9, 2022.


20. Pradeep B. Deshpande, Transforming Higher Education, Higher Education Digest,September 7, 2023 (https://www.highereducationdigest.com/transforming-higher-education/).


Professional Publications on Corporate and Societal Transformation and Peace

1. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Turbocharge General Education Requirements with Science of External and Internal Excellence, paper presented at ASEE Annual Meeting, Columbus, June 2017.


2. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Scientific Framework for World Transformation, TEDx UofL Talk, April 7, 2017.


3. Deshpande, Pradeep B., The Secret of Exemplary Performance, BizEd, September/October 2019.


4. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Take Heart, America, you are not declining, BizEd, August 29, 2019.


5. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Actualizing the New Statement, Business Mandate, Madras Management Association, March 2021.


6. Deshpande Pradeep B., Disruptive Innovation, Mumbai Dabbawallas Website, 2020.


7. Kasanoff, Bruce, How to Measure and Enhance Your Intuition, Forbes.com, November 26, 2020. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucekasanoff/2020/11/26/how–to-measure-and-strengthen-your-intuition/?sh=57c557637a73)


8. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Transforming India and Indian Businesses, Business Mandate, Madras Management Association, October 2020. pp. 55-57.


9. Deshpande, Pradeep B., Scientific Framework for World Transformation, Dialogue and Alliance, June 23, 2019.


6.3. Books and Proceedings


1. Deshpande, P. B., Ash, R. H., Computer Process Control with Advanced Control Applications, Instrument Society of America (I.S.A.), Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1983; 2nd Ed., 1988. This was a best seller at ISA for two years.


2. Deshpande, P. B., Distillation Dynamics and Control, (I.S.A.), 1985; Arnold Press, London, England, 1985.


3. Ramkrishna, D., Deshpande, P. B. Kumar, R., Sharma, M. M., Ed., Proceedings of U.S.-India Conference: Chemical Engineering Education for the Future, Bangalore Press, 1988.


4. Deshpande, P.B., Ed., Multivariable Process Control, Instrument Society of America, 1989.


5. Schork, F.J., Deshpande, P. B., and Leffew, K.W., Control of Polymerization Reactors, Marcel-Dekker, Inc., New York, 1993.


6. Tambe, S., Kulkarni, B. D., and Deshpande, P. B., Elements of Artificial Neural Networks with Selected Applications in Chemical Engineering, and Chemical & Biological Sciences, Simulation and Advanced Controls, Inc., 1996.


7. Deshpande, P. B. and Alatiqi, I. M., Editors, Proceedings of the Workshop on Control Systems Frontiers for the Petroleum, Power, and Water Production Industries, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement in Sciences, November 11-15, 2000.