Research interests
Sensors signal processing and visualization.
This research area considers the design of signal processing algorithms for real time-applications of tomographic and multispectral instrumentation.
Process modeling and advanced control system design.
The main motivation of this research is the design of control structures based on first-principles models.
Decision support systems.
This research area is oriented to develop process data analytics tools and strategies for integrated processes optimization in the mineral processing industry.
Current research projects
201-2017 Conicyt. Solar Energy Research Center. Associated researcher. Main research areas: Observers and control system design for solar powered system. Modeling and Control of Electrodialysis systems.
Past research projects
2013-2015 Fondecyt 1103682, Modelling and control of systems with multidimensional sensing.
2010-2012 Fondecyt, Nonlinear state estimation for tomography applications: monitoring a sedimentation process. Collaboration with M. Vaukhonen and T. A. Johansen.
2013-2014 Idea CA12i10371, Characterization of slags and pyrometallurgical reactions by optical methods. Associated researcher.
2013-2014 STIC-AMSUD, Analysis and design methods for networked and embedded control systems. Collaborative project with J.M. Gomes Da Silva (UFRGS) Porto Alegre, Brasil and S. Tarbouriech (LASS) Toulouse, France.
2013-2015 ECOS-CONICYT, Modeling and stabilization of distributed port Hamiltonean systems: Application to macro and micro systems with irreversible thermodynamics phenomena. Collaborative project with B. Machke (LAGEP) Universite Claude Bernard, Lyon, France.
Patents
O. Farias and D. Sbarbaro, “Combustion Control system based on optical methods for gas and fuel-oil”, Chilean patent 50029, issued: June 2014.
O. Farias and D. Sbarbaro, “A system for detection and analysis of gas or fuel oil flames using optical devices”,U.S. Patent, issued: December 6, 2011.
S. Torres, P. Cohelo, J.P. Segovia and D. Sbarbaro, "Real-time detection of objects inside shell-off cooked clams”, Chilean Patent 51625, issued: January 2016.
L. Arias and D. Sbarbaro, "A method for determining the spectral characteristics and the number of optical channels" Chilean paten 53866t, issued: January 2017.