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Chemical systems exhibit behavior rich enough to provide endless research questions in dynamics and control. Understanding and expressing them mathematically is the cornerstone of my research.
Research profile
Leyla Özkan is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her research seeks to improve the operation and increase the understanding of industrial chemical systems. She uses modeling, system theory and mathematics to develop new tools and methods and apply them to chemical applications. She collaborates closely with industrial partners, developing solutions for processes with real industrial needs, and her work has demonstrated the commercial value of these methods. The group specifically advances methods for autonomous operation support technology: models for predictive control, real-time optimization, process monitoring both at unit and enterprise level, and integration of process design with instrumentation and operational aspects.
In addition, Özkan teaches master’s degree level courses such as Model Based Control, Advanced Process Control and the System Integration Project in the Systems and Control master’s degree program. She is the chair of the PSE-NL Network and is an associate editor for the Journal of Process Control.
Academic background
Leyla Özkan holds a BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University (Turkey). She undertook her PhD in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University (USA), studying model-based control of chemical processes.
Upon graduating, Özkan became a postdoc at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK) as part of EPSRC project Chemicals Behaving Badly II. In this project, Özkan developed tools and methods for the control of pharmaceutical crystallization processes for companies including GSK, Pfizer, Syngenta and Astrazeneca.
In 2005, Özkan joined IPCOS Technology Boxtel as an R&D consultant, developing model reduction technology for glass melting tanks. In 2009, she returned to academia as Assistant Professor in the Control Systems group of the Electrical Engineering department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AMV ELC - Arbeidsmarkt Vraag gedreven Energy Learning Community
Liebregts, W. R. H. M. (Project member), Hendrix, W. H. A. (Project member), Özkan, L. (Project member), Weiland, S. (Project Manager) & Nawijn, H. (Project member)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Third tier
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FlexEchem: Flexible Electrochemical Plant of the Future
Nawijn, H. (Project communication officer), Özkan, L. (Project Manager), Lage Cano, E. (Project member), Hendrix, W. H. A. (Project member) & Vacancy ENGD (Project member)
1/02/22 → 31/10/26
Project: Second tier
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PRINTYOURFOOD
Nawijn, H. (Project communication officer), Hendrix, W. H. A. (Project communication officer), Özkan, L. (Project Manager) & Gonzalez Rojas, C. (Project member)
21/09/21 → 31/03/26
Project: Second tier
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Smartfood: Real-time Biomolecular Sensing for Smart Food Industry
van der Hagen, D. (Project communication officer), Nawijn, H. (Project communication officer), Hendrix, W. H. A. (Project communication officer) & Özkan, L. (Project Manager)
1/05/21 → 21/12/26
Project: Third tier
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INSPEC: Integrating Sensor Based Information and Advanced Process Control
Özkan, L. (Project Manager), Mendez Blanco, C. (Project member), Nawijn, H. (Project communication officer), Robles Rodriguez, C. (Project member), Porru, M. (Project member) & van der Hagen, D. (Project communication officer)
1/01/17 → 31/12/20
Project: Research direct
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Model-based feedback control of filament geometry in extrusion-based additive manufacturing
Rojas, C. J. G., Portilla Caicedo, C. & Özkan, L., 1 Jul 2024, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 58, 14, p. 403-408 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Model Discrepancy Learning for Heat Exchanger Networks
Akan, T., Portilla Caicedo, C. & Özkan, L., 1 Jul 2024, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 58, 14, p. 271-276 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Model Predictive Control of Vehicle Charging Stations in Grid-Connected Microgrids: An Implementation Study
Hermans, B., Walker, S. S. W., Ludlage, J. H. A. & Özkan, L. (Corresponding author), 15 Aug 2024, In: Applied Energy. 368, 12 p., 123210.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Parameter Estimation For Multi-Stage Processes: A multiple shooting approach integrated with sensitivity analysis
Mendez Blanco, C. & Özkan, L. (Corresponding author), 3 Apr 2024, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 63, 13, p. 5787-5802 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Assessment of a bio-molecular sensor in the operation of adsorption processes-A model based approach
Özkan, L., Monsalve Sánchez, D., Ludlage, J. H. A., Portilla Caicedo, C. & Prins, M. W. J., Jul 2023, p. 143.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Prizes
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Journal of Process Control Paper Prize Award 2020-Survey Category
Saltik, M. B. (Recipient), Özkan, L. (Recipient), Ludlage, J. H. A. (Recipient), Weiland, S. (Recipient) & Van den Hof, P. M. J. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
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29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE 29)
Özkan, L. (Organiser)
Aug 2018 → Jul 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
Courses
Press/Media
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Electrical Engineering department receives a further boost through Cyber-Physical System Center Eindhoven (CPSe) efforts
22/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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-Eindhoven University of Technology: Student team seeks to develop a safe aerosol treatment system for children
Reymen, I. M. M. J., Özkan, L. & Fitzgerald, B.
1/06/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Student Team Seeks to Develop a Safe Aerosol Treatment System for Children
Reymen, I. M. M. J. & Özkan, L.
30/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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