Edward P. Gatzke

Research Group

Doctoral Students

7.    Alexis Rivera-Montalvo. Analysis and Modeling of Dynamic Biological Systems, 8/16/06 - Present. PhD Expected 8/10.

6.    Timur Aleyev. Efficient Identification and Control Methods for Nonlinear Systems, 8/16/06 - Present. PhD Expected 8/09.

5.    Andrew T. Stamps. Modeling, Control, and Optimization of Hydrogen Production Systems, 8/16/03 - Present. PhD Expected 8/07.
   
4.    Katherine Schlaperjahn. Batch Process Modeling and Optimization, 8/16/02 - Present. 
   
3.    Chris Long. Model Based Control Using Nonconvex Optimization. 1/16/02 - 5/5/06.
   
2.    Pradeep Polisetty. Global Optimization Techniques for Modeling, Control, and Estimation of Large Scale Systems. 1/16/02 - 8/1/06.

1.    Justin Gantt. Multidimensional Modeling of Granulation Processes: A Multiscale Approach. 11/16/01 - 5/5/06.


South Carolina Honors Thesis

2.     Richard Chapman.  Financial Modeling Using Deterministic Optimization Methods. Spring 2006.

1.     Katherine Rochelle.  Type I Diabetes Systems Control Modeling for Drug Delivery.  Spring 2005.

REU Students

6.     Chad Huelsman, Ohio Dayton.  Modeling and Optimization of algae production systems.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2006.

5.     Joshua Jackson, Tennessee Tech.  Metabolic Pathway Model Identification Using Nonlinear Optimization Techniques.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2006.

4.     Thomas Palathra, City College, NY.  Multi-Dimensional Population Balance Modeling for Enhanced Drug Delivery.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2005.

3.     Greg Lapp, Lafayette College.  Hybrid Dynamic Modeling of an Experimental System.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2004.

2.     Deborah Soto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Experiments with a High Shear Granulation System.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2003.

1.     Ryan Fortin, Arizona State. Dynamic Modeling and Control Using HYSYS and MATLAB.    NSF REU Program.  Summer 2002.


General Research Students, Undergraduate

13.     Richard Chapman. Dynamic Modeling of Economic Systems.  Fall 2005.

12.     Stephanie Belcher. Diabetic Patient Modeling and Control.  Fall 2005.

11.     Sean Dunkin. Melt Agglomeration for Granulation Systems.  Spring 2004.

10.     Peter Sanders. Dynamic Modeling of Fuel Cell Systems.  Spring 2004.

9.     Leigh Alexander. Dynamic Modeling of Diabetic Patients.  Spring 2004.

8.     Katherine Rochelle. Insulin Control for Diabetic Patients.  Fall 2003, Spring 2003, Fall 2004.

7.     Jeremy Wright. Parallel Optimization Methods.  Summer-Fall 2003, Spring 2006.

6.     Shameka Robinson. Kinetics of Methanol Reformer Systems.  Summer-Fall 2003.

5.     Jacob Hunter. Simulation and Dynamic Modeling using HYSYS and MATLAB.  Spring, Summer, and Fall 2003, Spring and Fall 2004.

4.     Cindi Hyman. Dynamic Modeling of a Methanol Reformer System.  Fall 2002, Spring and Fall 2003, Spring 2004.

3.     Justin Miles. Dynamic Modeling and Control of a Multiple Pressure Tank System.  Fall 2002, Spring and Fall 2003.

2.    Mary Todoro. Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Tank System with Multiple RHP Zeros. Spring 2002.

1.    Kimberly Devine.  Dynamic Modeling of a Fuel Cell Reformer System. Spring 2002.


Other Research Supervision

6.     Richard Voepel. Modeling of Algae Growth for Biodiesel Production. Summer 2007.  Governor's School Summer student.

5.     Aaron Clare. Modeling and Control of Diabetic Type I Patients. Summer 2005.  Governor's School Summer student.

4.     Adrian Scott. Optimization of a Methanol Reformer. Summer 2002.  High school summer student.

3.    Shiva Rai. Parallel Branch and Reduce Methods. Fall 2001.  CSE graduate student.

2.    Dinakar Kumagnat. Linear Programming Interfaces. Spring 1994.  CSE graduate student.

1.    Vahini Badagown. Optimization Using LP_Solve and PCx.  Spring 2002.  CSE graduate student.