ORCID: 0000-0002-1607-9943
Ph.D. from Texas A & M University (Chemical Engineering, 1976)
M. Eng. from Texas A & M University (Chemical Engineering, 1973)
B.S. from Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey (Chemical Engineering, 1970)
Professor Cinar's research activities are concentrated in three areas: complex adaptive agent-based systems, modeling, simulation and control of biomedical systems, and supervision of manufacturing process operations. The research activities focus on the development of theory, methodology, and tools that are used in various chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical systems.
Complex Adaptive Agent-Based Systems
Hierarchical multi-agent systems for modeling, supervision, and control of distributed complex adaptive systems
Modeling, Simulation and Control of Biomedical Systems
Artificial pancreas systems for patients with type 1 diabetes
Stochastic agent-based modeling of angiogenesis and tissue growth
Dynamic models and simulation of glucose and insulin variations in patients with diabetes, effects of exercise, hypoglycemia alarm systems
Metabolic pathway models for glucose utilization in muscle cells
Supervision of Manufacturing Process Operations
Multivariable process monitoring, performance assessment, and fault diagnosis
Nonlinear and multivariable process model development
Knowledge-based systems for supervisory control and intelligent process operations
Fault-tolerant control systems
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Diabetes Association
American Society for Engineering Education
Biomedical Engineering Society
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Control System Society, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society)
2019: Artificial Pancreas Research Award, Diabetes Technology Society
2014: Sigma-Xi / IIT Award for Excellence in University Research
2009: Visiting Professor, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, PRC
2005: Fellow, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
2005 – 2008: Adjunct Professor, Shanghai University, Shanghai, PRC
2003: Ernst W. Thiele Award, Chicago Section of AIChE
1996: W. M. Langdon Award for Excellence in Teaching, IIT
1992-1993: ASA/NSF/NIST Senior Research Fellow
1987: W. M. Langdon Award for Excellence in Teaching, IIT
1971-1976: Fulbright-Hays Student Fellowship
Data Analytics and Machine Learning Techniques for Large Longitudinal Data from People with Diabetes and Advisory System Development, Mahmoud Abdel Latif (in progress)
Predictive multivariable models and Artificial Pancreas Control Systems. Xiaoyu Sun (in progress)
Modeling of Type 2 Diabetes, Andrew Shahidehpour (in progress)
Physiological Variable Estimation from Wearable Devices, Data Analytics and Artificial Pancreas Control Systems. Reza Mohammad Askari (in progress)
Effects of Sleep in Type 1 Diabetes and Multivariable Artificial Pancreas Systems for Operation During Sleep. Rachel Brandt. (in progress)
Artificial Pancreas Control Systems for Operation During and After Exercise. Nicole (Frantz) Hobbs (in progress)
Agent-based Modeling of Immune Response in the Development of Type 1 Diabetes. Qian Xu (August 2020)
Incorporating Real-Time Estimates of Physiological States in Artificial Pancreas Systems. Mert Sevil (May 2020)
An Adaptive Personalized Multivariable, Multimodule Artificial Pancreas System Based on Plasma Insulin Cognizant Model Predictive Control. Iman Hajizadeh (December 2019)
Multivariable Simulation Platform for Type 1 Diabetes and Automatic Meal Handling in Artificial Pancreas Systems. Sediqeh Samadi, May 2019
Multi-Layer Agent-Based Modeling for Bone Tissue Engineering. Chenlin Lu, May 2018
Controller Performance Assessment and Data Reconciliation for Artificial Pancreas. Jianyuan Feng, December 2017
Multi-Agent Modeling of Tissue Growth and Angiogenesis with High Performance Computing. Elif Seyma Bayrak, August 2015
Multivariable Adaptive Identification, Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Control of Artificial Pancreas Systems, Kamuran Turksoy, May 2015.
Agent-Based Modeling of Angiogenesis Within Degradable Biomaterial Scaffolds. Hamidreza Mehdizadeh, December 2013.
Controller Design And Distributed Control with Multi-Agent Systems. Quan Min Shao. December 2013.
Modeling Glucose-Insulin Dynamics and Automated Blood Glucose Regulation in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Meriyan (Eren) Oruklu, December 2012.
Agent-Based Techniques in Local, Autonomous and Adaptive Decision-Making. Arsun Artel, December 2010.
Modeling and Analysis of Glucose and Free-Fatty-Acid Utilization in Skeletal Muscle Tissue. Baris Agar, December 2010.
Supervision and Control of Complex Chemical Processes with Agent-Based Systems. Sinem Perk, August 2010.
Agent-Based Supervision of Chemical Processes. M. Derya Tetiker, December 2009.
Complex System Modeling and Monitoring with Distributed Intelligent Agents. Eric Tatara, December 2005.
Statistical Process Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis in a Continuous HTST Pasteurization Process. Figen Kosebalaban, May 2000.
Linear and Nonlinear CVA Empirical Modeling of Chemical Processes. Jeffrey DeCicco, December 1999.
Process and Product Improvement by Statistical Methods for Multivariable Continuous Processes. Lourdes White, May 1999.
Statistical Dynamic Modeling and Monitoring of Multivariable Continuous Processes. Antoine Negiz, December 1995.
Multivariate Statistical Techniques for Modeling, Monitoring and Controlling Continuous Processes. Anne Raich, December 1994.
A Knowledge-based System for Automated Multivariable Nonlinear Process Identification, Xianchun Wu, December 1993.
Robust Multivariable Controller Design Techniques for Intelligent Control by Supervisory Knowledge-Based Systems, Scott J. Kendra, December 1992.
Optimization and Control of Periodically Forced Chemical Reactors, Fatih Ozgulsen, May 1991.
Fault Tolerant Chemical Reactor Control. Michael Basila, December 1991.
Selectivity and Yield Improvement by Forced Periodic Oscillations: Ethylene Oxidation Reaction. Kostas Rigopoulos, May 1990.
The Bifurcation and Modification of Equilibrium States in Chemical Reactors. Raymond Adomaitis, May 1988.
The Design and Control of Autothermal Tubular Reactors. Richard W. Chylla, May 1987.
Modeling of Mammalian Cell Culture. Robert Jackson, May 2019
Modeling interactions between CD8+ T cells and beta cells in pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes, Qian Xu, December 2016
Fault Detection and Diagnosis Using An Agent-Based System, David Mendoza Serrano, August 2009.
Statistical monitoring and fault diagnosis of batch and concurrent batch processes. Sinem Ertunc, May 2003.
Modeling and Energy Metabolism of Liver. Hayrin Eren, December 2002.
Controller Performance Assessment Techniques for Multivariable Model Predictive Control Systems and Development of a Simulation Environment, Johan Schaefer, December 2000.
Studies on Modeling Glucose-Insulin Interaction in Human Body and Development of a Simulation Package, Fetanet Ceylan Erzen, December 2000.
A Knowledge-Based System for Performance Monitoring and Diagnosis of Univariate Controllers, Ayman Al-Qattan, July 1999.
An Integrated Knowledge-Based System for Automated System Identification, Monitoring, and Sensor Audit for Multivariable Processes, Eric Tatara, May 1999
Application of Two and Three Mode Statistical Analysis to a Semi-Batch Polymerization Reactor, Bruce Williams, May 1997.
Intelligent Statistical Monitoring of Multivariable Processes by Interfacing Knowledge-Based Systems and SPC Tools, Aras Tomas Norvilas, May 1997.
Assessment of pulsed High Voltage Electrical Treatment for the Cold Pasteurization of Food Materials, Sevcan Kucuk, December 1995.
Dynamic Reactor Model Development by Neural Network Techniques, H. I. Kavak, December 1990.
Expert System for On-line Fault Diagnosis in Package Boilers, Jay Chaterjee, December 1990.
Reliable Control System Design for a Heat Exchanger with a Four-Parameter Controller, Kumar Raju, August 1989
State Estimation in Tubular Packed Bed Reactors, Hosung Kang, May 1989
Nonlinear and Vibrational Control of an Exothermic CSTR, K. Rigopoulos, August 1986
Vibrational Control of an Exothermic Reactor, J. Deng, August 1985
Fault Tolerant Computer Control of a Heat Exchanger Network, R. A. Martini, May 1985
Computer Control of a Multivariable Reactor System, J. Riegler, December 1984