Industrial Engineering

IMPACT - Faculty Research and Highlights

Neural network-based model predictive control (NN-MPC) process for closed-loop control of blood glucose level in diabetic rats on artificial pancreas systems (APS) - Dr. Ko

One of Dr. Lee’s recent research areas is to study the effect of obesity on heart disease.

Spring 2020

• Dr. Chen (PI) submitted research proposal to Saint Louis University for Smart City Project in January 2020.
  • Above ground asset mapping using LiDAR and 3D street cameras for the City of St. Louis ($100,000)
• Dr. Onal (PI) submitted a MRI proposal to National Science Foundation in January 2020.
  • NSF MRI: Acquisition of an Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Platform for Leading-edge Research and Teaching ($550,000)

Fall 2019

• Dr. Cho (co-PI) submitted a proposal for SIU Concept Development Award in October 2019.
  • Novel syringe system for fluid separation ($15,000)

Spring 2019

• Dr. Chen (PI) submitted a research project proposal to NSF in April 2019.
  • CPS-Small: Collaborative Research: Control of CPS with Human-in-the-Loop Analytics and Improving Search ($340,000)

Summer 2018

• Dr. Onal (PI) submitted a research project proposal to NIH in June 2018.
  • Gait Alterations in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as Determined using a Motion Capture and Analysis System ($145,000)

Spring 2018

• Dr. Chen (PI) submitted a research project proposal to NSF in April 2018.
  • CPS-Small: Data-driven Analytics through Improving Search ($307,000)
• Dr. Lee (co-PI) submitted a research project proposal to NIH in January 2018.
  • Model-based assessment of cardiac adipose tissue volume and distribution ($437,000)

Fall 2017

• Dr. Cho (PI) submitted a research project proposal to American Heart Association (AHA) in November 2017.
  • Determining the mechanical components of endotracheal intubation that differentiate novice from expert providers ($21,000)
• Drs. Ko (co-PI) and Lee (co-PI) submitted a research project proposal for SIU SOM/SIUE/SIUC Collaboration Support Grant in October 2017.
  • Effect of Circadian Rhythm on Blood Glucose Levels of Diabetic Rats studied using the Rat Artificial Pancreas System ($20,000)
• Drs. Onal (PI) and Cho (co-PI) have received NSF Award in September 2017.
  • MRI: Acquisition of Motion Capture/Analysis System (MCAS) for Leading-edge Research and Teaching ($185,358)

Summer 2017

• Drs. Ko (co-PI) and Lee (co-PI) submitted a project proposal to NIH in June 2017
  • A Feasibility Study of Developing Customized Algorithm for Artificial Pancreas System using a Rat Model ($433,500)
• Dr. Lee (co-PI)'s project proposal to American Heart Association (AIREA) has been awarded in June 2017
  • Volumetric Assessment of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Using Echocardiography ($77,000)
• Dr. Onal's proposal for STEM Center Faculty Fellow for 2017-2018 was approved in May 2017
  • Integration of Medical Device Design and Fabrication Projects in to the Industrial Engineering Curriculum through Collaborating with Industry Partners

Spring 2017

• Dr. Cho (co-PI) received Concept Development Award (SIU School of Medicine) in Aril 2017
  • Novel Syringe System for Isolation of Lipoaspirate
• Dr. Chen (co-PI) submitted NSF CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) proposal in February 2017
  • Ushering in the Smart and Autonomous Power Converters for Utility Power Grid
• Dr. Onal (PI) submitted NSF MRI proposal in January 2017
  • Acquisition of Motion Capture/Analysis System for Leading-Edge Research and Teaching ($185,358)

Fall 2016

• Dr. Chen submitted three proposals to NSF and DARPA.
  • DARPA (PI): Improving Search for Detection of Adversarial Activities
  • Collaborative Proposal (co-PI): Optimal Scheduling and Control of High Throughput Screening Systems in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (NSF/SMOR)
  • Collaborative Proposal (co-PI): Job Market Dynamics in Engineering and Computer Science (EHR CORE)
• Dr. Cho presented at 2016 SIU Technology and Innovation Expo.
  • Novel Syringe for Isolating Lipoaspirate, October 2016, Chicago, IL
• Dr. Eneyo presented his research work at a national conference.
  • IISE Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference 2016, September 2016, San Antonio, TX
• Dr. Ko presented his research work supported by SIUE ART Grant at a national conference.
  • Glucose Prediction in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Artificial Neural Networks, IISE Annual Conference & Expo, May 2016, Anaheim, CA.
• Dr. Lee teaches off-campus courses on Unigraphics NX and CATIA to Boeing engineers at Boeing.
• Dr. Onal received SIUE STEP 2017 Award
  • STEP Project (PI): Comparative Analysis of the Peripapillary Outer Retinal Layer for Diagnosis of Glaucoma, August 2016 - July 2017
• Dr. Onal submitted NSF SCH proposal and internal proposal for NSF MRI.
  • NSF SCH (PI), INT: Collaborative Research: Development of a Prediction System for Preventive Diagnosis of Multi-stage Glaucoma
  • NSF MRI Internal Proposal (PI), Acquisition of Motion Capture/Analysis System (MCAS) for Leading-edge Research and Teaching