Areas of Interest:

Stochastic Modeling of Spatial and Temporal Processes; Applied Probability; Optimization

Research Domains: Computational and Mathematical Biology; Complex Systems; Energy Efficiency

• Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Quasi-Batch Production Systems

Stochastic Dynamic Programming, Multi-Dimensional Optimal Control, Heuristic Optimization

• Dynamics, Interactions and Self-Organization in Complex Biological Systems

Markov and Fluid Flow Models, Reaction-Diffusion Equations, Information Theory and Simulation   

Publications:

In Refereed Journals:

·   Eren, E.C., and Gautam, N. (2011), “Efficient Control for a Multi-Product Quasi-Batch Process via Stochastic Dynamic Programming,” IIE Transactions, Vol. 43(03), pp. 192 - 206, (has been featured in the February issue of IE Magazine by Editor-in Chief).

·   Eren E.C., Dixit R., and Gautam, N. (2010), “A Three-Dimensional Computer Simulation Model Reveals the Mechanisms for Self-Organization of Plant Cortical Microtubules into Oblique Arrays,” Molecular Biology of the Cell, Vol. 21, pp. 2674–2684.

Other:

·   Eren, E.C., Dixit R. and Gautam, N. (2011), “A Model for the Dynamics in a Bio-System with Interacting Components,,” working paper.

·   Eren, E.C., Gautam, N., and Dixit R. (2011), “Computational and Analytical Models of the Plant Cortical Microtubule Cytoskeleton,” working paper.

·   Samur M.G., Eren E.C., Hancer O., Tunakan B.B. (2005), “A Computerized Beer Game and Decision Making Experiments,” Proceedings of International System Dynamics Conference, Boston.

Presentations:

·   Eren, E.C., Dixit, R. and Gautam, N. (2011), Lyapunov Stability for a Biological Self-Organization Process, INFORMS Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Eren, E.C. (2011), Stochastic Control of a Production Process with Spatial Variability, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida, UF.

·   Eren, E.C., and Gautam, N. (2011), Energy-Efficient Control in Process Industries, Energy Forum 2011: Energy Security and Sustainability - Global Challenges, Texas A&M Energy Engineering Institute, College Station, TX. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Eren, E.C., Dixit, R. and Gautam, N. (2010) Modeling Self-organization of Microtubules Inside the Plant Cell, INFORMS Annual Conference, Austin, TX. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Eren, E.C., Dixit, R. and Gautam, N. (2010) Modeling Microtubule Dynamics Inside the Plant Cell, INFORMS Annual Conference, Austin, TX. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Eren, E.C., Dixit, R. and Gautam, N. (2009) Stochastic Models for Microtubule Dynamics and Organization inside the Plant Cell, INFORMS Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Eren, E.C., and Gautam, N. (2008) Stochastic Optimal Control of a Quasi-Batch Production Process, INFORMS Annual Conference, Washington, DC. (Presenter: Eren)

·   Dixit, R., Eren, E.C., and Gautam, N. (2008) Self-organized Complexity in the Plant Cortical Microtubule Array, NAKFI Complex Systems Conference, Irvine, CA. (Presenter: Dixit)

·   Eren E.C., Hancer O., Samur M.G., Tunakan B.B. (2005) A Computerized Beer Game and Decision Making Experiments, International System Dynamics Conference, Boston, MA. (Presenters: Hancer and Tunakan).