Continuing Education Lectures:

  1. Heuristics optimization techniques. At the Refresher course in Applied Mathematics and Statistic, UGC Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai. Conducted at the Department of Mathematics, ICT Mumbai, December 2013.

Invited Talks:

  1. Techno-economic feasibility analysis of sustainable bioenergy feedstock production using optimization and simulation models. At National Chemical Laboratory, Pune (India), February 2011.

  2. Systems approaches to biofuel sustainability. At Department of Chemical Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (India), January 2011.

  3. Is sustainability achievable? Exploring the limits of sustainability using model systems. At Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, February 2008.

  4. Effect of uncertainty and complexity on modeling in sustainability. At TARDIS 2006: Trans-Atlantic Research and Development Interchange on Sustainability 2006, A scientific workshop, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO, September 2006.

  5. Sustainable mercury waste management: Industrial and ecological perspective. At NEERI – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, India, July 2006.

Journal Articles:

  1. A. Soman and Y. Shastri. Optimization of novel photobioreactor design using computational fluid dynamics. Applied Energy, 140: 246-255, 2015.

  2. S. Sen Gupta, S. Bhartiya, and Y. Shastri. The practical implementation of algal biodiesel: Challenges and potential solution. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 9(20): 1-12, 2014

  3. Y. Shastri, Z. Miao, L.F. Rodriguez, T.E. Grift, A.C. Hansen, and K.C. Ting. Determining optimal size reduction and densification for biomass feedstock using the BioFeed optimization model. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 8(3): 423-437, 2014.

  4. T. Lin, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, and K.C. Ting. Integrated strategic and tactical biomass-biofuel supply chain optimization. Bioresource Technology, 156: 256-266, 2014.

  5. T. Lin, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, and K.C. Ting. Integrated strategic and tactical biomass-biofuel supply chain optimization. Bioresource Technology, 156: 256-266, 2014.

  6. T. Lin, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, and K.C. Ting. GIS enabled biomass-ethanol supply chain optimization. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 7(3): 314-333, 2013.

  7. Y. Shastri. Sustainability models. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering – Sustainability of the Food Systems, Second Edition, Taylor & Francis Online, January 2013.

  8. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Switchgrass – practical issues in developing a fuel crop. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 7(37): 1-14, 2012.

  9. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Impact of probability of working day on planning and operation of biomass feedstock production systems. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 6(3): 281-291, 2012.

  10. Z. Miao, Y. Shastri, T.E. Grift, A.C. Hansen and K.C. Ting. Lignocellulosic biomass feedstock transportation alternatives, logistics, equipment configurations and modeling. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 6(3): 351-362, 2012.

  11. Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen and K.C. Ting. Impact of distributed storage and pre-processing on Miscanthus production and provision systems. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 6(1): 21-31, 2012.

  12. Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen and K.C. Ting. Agent-based analysis of biomass feedstock production system dynamics. BioEnergy Research, 4(4): 258-275, 2011.

  13. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Development and application of BioFeed model for optimization of herbaceous biomass feedstock production. Biomass & Bioenergy, 35(7): 2961-2974, 2011.

  14. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. A novel decomposition and distributed computing approach for the solution of large scale optimization models. Computers & Electronics in Agriculture, 76(1): 69-79, 2011.

  15. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Stochastic modeling for uncertainty analysis and multi-objective optimization of IGCC system with single-stage coal gasification. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 50(9): 4879-4892, 2011.

  16. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Design for environment: a state of the art review. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 13(2): 227-240, 2011.

  17. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Optimization of Miscanthus harvesting and handling as energy crop: BioFeed model application. Biological Engineering Transactions, 3(1): 37-69, 2011.

  18. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and S. Mehrotra. An innovative trading approach for sustainable mercury waste management. International Journal of Innovation & Science, 3(1): 9-22, 2011.

  19. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Green process design, green energy, and sustainability: A systems analysis perspective. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 34(9): 1348-1355, 2010.

  20. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. L-Shaped BONUS algorithm with application to water pollutant trading. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 47(23): 9417-9425, 2008.

  21. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar, H. Cabezas and J. Williamson. Is sustainability achievable? Exploring the limits of sustainability with model systems. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(17): 6710-6716, 2008.

  22. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and H. Cabezas. Optimal control theory for sustainable environmental management. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(14): 5322-5328, 2008.

  23. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Optimal control of lake pH for mercury bioaccumulation control. Ecological Modelling, 216(1): 1-17, 2008.

  24. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Sustainable ecosystem management using optimal control theory: Part 1 (Deterministic systems). Journal of Theoretical Biology, 241(3): 506-521, 2006.

  25. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Sustainable ecosystem management using optimal control theory: Part 2 (Stochastic systems). Journal of Theoretical Biology, 241(3): 522-531, 2006.

  26. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Sensor placement in water networks: A stochastic programming approach. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 132(3): 192-203, May/June 2006.

  27. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. An efficient algorithm for large scale stochastic nonlinear programming problems. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 30(5): 864-877, 2006.

Technical Reports:

  1. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Optimal control theory for sustainable environmental management under uncertainty: Phase II. United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Contract EP05C000413, November 2008.

  2. Y. Shastri, J. Salazar and U. Diwekar. APECS CAPE-OPEN compliant uncertainty analysis framework. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Contract: Subtask 41817.312.01.06, September 2008.

  3. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. APECS CAPE-OPEN compliant uncertainty analysis framework. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Contract: Subtask 41817.312.01.06, March 2008.

  4. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. APECS CAPE-OPEN compliant stochastic modeling, multi-objective optimization, and reduced order modeling capabilities. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Contract: Subtask 41817.312.16, October 2007.

  5. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Optimal control theory for sustainable environmental management under uncertainty. United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Contract EP05C000413, September 2007.

Edited books:

  1. Y.N. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Engineering and Science of Biomass Feedstock Production and Provision, Springer Science Publishers, ISBN:  978-1-4899-8014-4, 2014.

Book Chapters:

  1. Y.N. Shastri and K.C. Ting. Biomass feedstock production and provision: Overview, current status, and challenges. In Engineering and Science of Biomass Feedstock Production and Provision, Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen and K.C. Ting (Ed.), pp. 1-15, Springer Science Publishers,  ISBN: 978-1-4899-8014-4, 2014.

  2. Y.N. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez and K.C. Ting. Systems informatics and analysis. In Engineering and Science of Biomass Feedstock Production and Provision, Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen and K.C. Ting (Ed.), pp. 195-232, Springer Science Publishers, ISBN:  978-1-4899-8014-4, 2014.

  3. Z. Miao, Y.N. Shastri, T.E. Grift, and K.C. Ting. Lignocellulosic biomass feedstock supply logistics and system integration. In Biomass Processing, Conversion and Biorefinery, Bo Zhang and Y. Wang (Ed.), pp. 37-60, Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge, New York, ISBN: 978-1-62618-346-9, 2013.

  4. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Freshwater ecosystem conservation and management: A control theory approach. In Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquaculture Research, Felice De Carlo and Alessio Bassano (Ed.), pp. 301-345, Nova Science, ISBN: 978-1-61209-419-9, 2010.

  5. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Industrial pollution management: A sustainability perspective. In Industrial Waste: Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment, John Samuelson (Ed.), pp. 121-204, Nova Science, ISBN: 978-1-60692-720-5, 2009.

  6. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Nonlinear programming. In Introduction to Applied Optimization (2nd edition), U. Diwekar (Author), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Netherlands.

Monograph:

  1. Y. Shastri. Sustainable system management: Achieving sustainability with a systems theory approach. VDM Verlag, Germany, ISBN: 363904715X, 2008

Book Review:

  1. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Sustainability science and engineering: Defining principles. Martin A. Abraham (Ed.), Elsevier. In Environmental Progress 26(1): 11-14, 2007.

Media/Other:

  1. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2009: Reviewed the research paper titled ‘Is sustainability achievable? Exploring the limits of sustainability with model systems’ from Environmental Science & Technology, 42, 2008.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings:

  1. V. Mukhtyar, Y. Shastri and R. Gudi. Improved stable, optimal production in gas lift wells: Exploiting additional degrees of freedom. In 10th International Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems (DYCOPS), Mumbai, India, 2013.

  2. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Green process design, green energy and sustainability: A systems analysis perspective. FOCAPD-09, 7th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design: Design for Energy and the Environment (Breckenridge, CO), M. El-Halwagi and A. Linninger (Eds.), 39, 2009.

  3. Y. Shastri, J. Salazar and U. Diwekar. Multi-objective optimization analysis of the IGCC system with chemical looping combustion. In FOCAPD-09, 7th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design: Design for Energy and the Environment (Breckenridge, CO), M. El-Halwagi and A. Linninger (Eds.), 479, 2009.

  4. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Integrated waste management using a systems theory approach. In FOCAPO-08 (Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Operations), Cambridge, MA, 2008.

  5. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. An optimal control and options theory approach to forecasting and managing sustainable systems. At Third biennial meeting of the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society (iEMSs 2006), Burlington, VT, July 2006.

  6. Y. Shastri, T. Schweickhardt and F. Allgöwer. Plant and control relevant nonlinearity analysis of a CSTR: A case study. In 7th International Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems (DYCOPS), Cambridge, MA, 2004.

Conference Presentations:

  1. A. Soman and Y. Shastri. Optimization of novel photobioreactor design using computational fluid dynamics. In 4th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER), Mumbai, India, 2013.

  2. T. Lin, S. Mathanker, Y. Shastri, Z. Miao, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, T.E. Grift, K.C. Ting. Influence of harvesting technology on biomass feedstock logistics. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 13592212, Kansas City, MO, 2013.

  3. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting, Z. Miao, T.E. Grift. Size matters: Determining the optimal level of size reduction and compression for biomass feedstock using BioFeed optimization model. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 121338449, Dallas, TX, 2012.

  4. Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Impact of biomass delivery contract options on Miscanthus production market development. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 121338446, Dallas, TX, 2012.

  5. T. Lin, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Biomass-ethanol supply chain optimization: Dynamic facility location planning under changing supply and demand. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 121338301, Dallas, TX, 2012.

  6. Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Agent based modeling analysis of biomass feedstock production system dynamics and resilience. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 339b, Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Production and Supply for the Emerging Biorefinery Industry, Minneapolis, MN, 2011.

  7. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Impact of weather on biomass feedstock harvest operations and productions costs. In Aspects of Applied Biology, Biomass and Energy Crops IV, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 112: 231-238, 2011.

  8. Y. Shastri, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Energy crop market development and resilience analysis using and agent based model. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1110694, Louisville, KY, 2011.

  9. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Impact of weather on biomass feedstock harvest system operations and cost. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1110695, Louisville, KY, 2011.

  10. Y.C. Liao, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Concurrent Science, Engineering and Technology (ConSEnT) for biomass feedstock production decision support. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1111666, Louisville, KY, 2011.

  11. T. Lin, L.F. Rodriguez, Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Dynamic biorefinery facility location planning: A framework for an object oriented, GIS-based supply chain model. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1111814, Louisville, KY, 2011.

  12. Y. Shastri, M.C. Hu, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Biomass feedstock market supporting the emerging biorefinery industry: How will it develop? In AIChE Annual Meeting, 276a, Forest Products Biorefinery Feedstock and Logistics, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010.

  13. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Techno-economic feasibility of Miscanthus as energy crop: Analysis using BioFeed model. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 64d, Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Production and Supply for the Emerging Biorefinery Industry, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010.

  14. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. BioFeed optimization model enhancement and its application to Miscanthus production. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1008488, Pittsburgh, PA, 2010.

  15. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. A novel computational approach to solve complex optimization problems involving multiple stakeholders in biomass feedstock production. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 1008487, Pittsburgh, PA, 2010.

  16. Y. Shastri, A.C. Hansen, L.F. Rodriguez, K.C. Ting. Biomass feedstock production and provision: A system level optimization approach. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 119a, Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Production and Supply for the Emerging Biorefinery Industry, Nashville, TN, 2009.

  17. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Sustainability under uncertainty: A systems analysis perspective. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 714a, Sustainability Under Uncertainty, Nashville, TN, 2009.

  18. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. L-Shaped BONUS algorithm for large scale stochastic nonlinear programming problem solution. In The 20th International Symposium of Mathematical Programming (ISMP), Chicago, 2009.

  19. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar, H. Cabezas, J. Williamson and N. Lewis. Integrated modeling analysis for sustainability assessment and policy decision making. In First International Congress on Sustainability Science and Engineering (ICOSSE), Cincinnati, OH, 2009.

  20. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. L-Shaped BONUS algorithm for large scale stochastic mixed integer nonlinear programming problem solutions. In INFORMS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2009.

  21. Y. Shastri, K. Domdouzis, M.C. Hu, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. System level analysis of biomass feedstock production for bioenergy sector. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 095998, Reno, NV, 2009.

  22. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Application of optimization for water pollutant trading between point and non-point sources. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number 095645, Reno, NV, 2009.

  23. K. Domdouzis, Y. Shastri, M.C. Hu, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Systems informatics techniques in biomass feedstock production engineering. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number ****, Reno, NV, 2009.

  24. M.C. Hu, Y. Shastri, K. Domdouzis, L.F. Rodriguez, A.C. Hansen, K.C. Ting. Engineering solutions for biomass feedstock production: A multi-objective systems optimization. In ASABE Annual Meeting, paper number ****, Reno, NV, 2009.

  25. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar, H. Cabezas and N. Lewis. Large scale disaster analysis and management: System level study on an integrated model. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 750a, Systems Analysis of Sustainability, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

  26. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and S. Zitney. Uncertainty analysis of an IGCC system with single-stage entrained flow gasifier. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 512a, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

  27. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar. L-shaped BONUS algorithm with application to water pollutant trading. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 407e, Design Under Uncertainty, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

  28. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar, H. Cabezas and J. Williamson. Analysis and management of an integrated ecological-economic-social model: A sustainability perspective. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 223e, Salt Lake City, UT, 2007.

  29. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Mercury bioaccumulation dependence on aquatic food chain population dynamics. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 174a, Salt Lake City, UT, 2007.

  30. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and S. Zitney. A novel method of grid generation for finite elements with application to gasifier dynamics. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 338f, Salt Lake City, UT, 2007.

  31. U. Diwekar, Y. Shastri, K. Subramanyan, and S. Zitney. CAPE-OPEN compliant stochastic modeling and reduced-order model computation capability for APECS system. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 228b, Salt Lake City, UT, 2007.

  32. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and H. Cabezas. Integrated ecosystem and energy sustainability: A modeling and management study. In AIChE Midwest Regional Meeting 2007, Chicago, IL, 2007.

  33. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and H. Cabezas. Optimal control theory for sustainable environmental management. In INFORMS Midwest Regional Conference 2007, Management Science: Theory and Emerging Applications, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2007.

  34. U. Diwekar and Y. Shastri. Forecasting and managing sustainable systems: A framework based on optimal control and options theory. Keynote paper, In 3rd Biennial meeting of the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society (iEMSs 2006), Burlington, VT, July 2006.

  35. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and H. Cabezas. Optimal control for sustainable environmental management. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 106g, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

  36. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Mercury trading in water: Application of stochastic programming for decision making. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 422e, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

  37. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Optimal control of lake pH for mercury bioaccumulation control. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 423b, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

  38. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Sustainable environmental management for mercury in water: Part 1 (Industrial sustainability). At Tenth Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference - Designing for sustainable future, Washington, DC, June 2006.

  39. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Sustainable environmental management for mercury in water: Part 2 (Ecological sustainability). At Tenth Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference - Designing for sustainable future, Washington, DC, June 2006.

  40. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Optimal sensor placement for water distribution network security. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 374b, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.

  41. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and S. Mehrotra. Mercury trading for sustainable industrial waste management. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 561g, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.

  42. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Efficient optimization algorithm for large scale problems in nonlinear stochastic programming. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 12g, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.

  43. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Application of control theory for sustainable ecosystem management. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 541f, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.

  44. Y. Shastri, U. Diwekar and S. Mehrotra. Implications of pollutant trading on mercury waste management. At INFORMS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2005.

  45. Y. Shastri Y. and U. Diwekar. Sustainability of water eco-system under uncertainty. In AIChE Annual Meeting, 2d, Austin, TX 2004.

  46. Y. Shastri and U. Diwekar. Application of stochastic programming for optimal sensor placement in water distribution networks. At The Tenth International Conference on Stochastic Programming, Tucson, AZ, 2004.