TAMU-CC Hosts Digital Twin Control Room Simulation Workshop
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi recently hosted the Digital Twin Control Room Simulation Workshop, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore cutting-edge advancements in simulation technology.
The day-long event was organized and led by Dr. Stewart Behie and Dr. Jangwoon Park, professors in the university’s Industrial Engineering Department. The workshop featured a lineup of speakers from both the university and the midstream energy sector, including representatives from Honeywell, Cheniere Energy, Evans Services, and Eastman Chemical, as well as SIS-Tech Automation.
In addition to expert presentations, attendees were given a tour of TAMU-CC’s new Digital Twin Control Room Simulation lab facilities. After its completion, this lab will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance student learning and industry collaboration.
Notable attendees included Chris Jones, President of Compression Controls Corporation, a Honeywell company, and Dr. Timothy Disher, a general engineer and accident investigator with the PHMSA Accident Investigation Division at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Both PHMSA and Honeywell have partnered with TAMU-CC to fund and develop the simulation lab, while also supporting future research and educational initiatives.
Dr. Behie emphasized the importance of the new lab in preparing students for the workforce. “We will grow our digital twin simulation capability to produce industry-ready students that will make TAMU-CC proud,” he said.
Dr. Park described the workshop as a significant step forward in an ongoing federally funded effort. “This workshop represents a key milestone in our DOT PHMSA–funded project, advancing human-centered HMI through digital twin and AI-enabled technologies,” Park said. He also expressed appreciation to industry partners and university leadership, including Dr. David Ma, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Dr. Ahmed Mahdy, Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation, for their continued support.
The workshop was supported by the Coastal Bend, Midstream Program (CBMP), a program within TAMU-CC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. CBMP works to connect university research and education with midstream industry partners, professional organizations, and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The successful launch of the Digital Twin Control Room Simulation Workshop marks an important step in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry while equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in the evolving energy sector.