The book "Applied Predictive Control" is part of the "Advances in Industrial Control" series and provides a comprehensive analysis of developments in the field of predictive control technology. This technology has proven to be indispensable in various industries, particularly in petrochemicals and process control. The authors, Sunan Huang and Tong Heng Lee, highlight the challenges and advancements in control engineering and offer insights into new theories, controllers, sensors, and industrial processes. The book is aimed at researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of theory and application who wish to understand the latest developments in industrial control technology. It promotes technology transfer and the dissemination of knowledge in a rapidly evolving field that is of great importance to industry.