BACG2026 Speaker Profile

Joseph McHale

PhD Student, University of Leeds

Joseph McHale is a final-year PhD student in the Molecules to Product CDT at the University of Leeds. His research focuses on the application of machine learning and model predictive control to batch cooling crystallisation processes, with an emphasis on improving process robustness and accelerating crystallisation development. Prior to beginning his PhD, he worked in project management roles supporting factory expansion and continuous improvement projects within manufacturing environments. His broader research interests include digitalisation, autonomous experimentation, and the integration of machine learning with mechanistic modelling to develop practical tools for process development and manufacturing.