Book Chapters

1. Eikens, B., Karim, M. N. and Simon, L. (2001). Combining Neural Networks and first principle models for bioprocess modeling. In: Application of neural networks and other learning technologies in process engineering (I.M. Mujtaba and M.A. Hussain, Eds.). Imperial College Press.
   
   Computationally efficient methods, which combine physical process knowledge with unmeasured disturbances, are proposed to address the demand for accurate modeling, automation and regulation of bioprocesses. The applications of this methodology range from identification, simulation to optimization of pharmaceutical systems.
   
2. Eikens, B., Karim, M. N. and Simon, L. (2001). Process identification with self-organizing networks. In: Application of neural networks and other learning technologies in process engineering (I.M. Mujtaba and M.A. Hussain, Eds.*). Imperial College Press.
   
   A technique to visualize and identify industrial processes is outlined to represent the different metabolic states encountered during baker's yeast fermentation. This tool has the ability to extract useful information and discover patterns in large data collections even when the process is complex and poorly understood.

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   Application of Neural Networks and Other Learning Technologies in Process Engineering. Imperial College Press, London, 2001. The book summarizes the use of neural networks to solve industrially relevant problems such as modeling, identification, estimation, control, and optimization. Foreword to the book: ".this book contains contributions in the field of neural networks and learning technologies from experts in different parts of the globe."
   
3. Simon, L. (2010). Distributed parameter estimation of dermal absorption of chemicals using a physiologically inspired boundary condition. In: Skin Anatomy and Physiology Research Developments (L. F. Bukowskiy, Ed.). Nova Publishers. Download this article.
   
   The proposed methodology helps answer a series of important questions concerning dermal exposure: How fast are chemicals absorbed through the cutaneous layers? When a chemical comes into contact with the skin, how long does it take the substance to enter the bloodstream? After a few minutes of exposure, how far into the skin has the compound penetrated? The approach adopted in this study can facilitate the development of efficient dermal risk assessment strategies.

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   Skin Anatomy and Physiology Research Developments. Nova Science Publishers Inc, NY, 2009. "Skin anatomy refers to the structure of the skin, which consists of two principal parts: the outer, thinner portion which is called the epidermis and the inner, thicker portion which is known as the dermis. Alternatively, skin physiology is the subdivision of physiology which concerns the functions of the skin including the regulation of body temperature, protection, sensation, excretion, immunity, blood reservoir and the synthesis of Vitamin D. There are more than a thousand conditions that may affect the skin but some of the most common skin diseases include rashes, bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasitic infections, pigmentation disorders, tumors and cancers and skin diseases that result from trauma. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field."
4. Kim, K.S. and Simon, L. (2011). Optimal Control of Heat-Assisted Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems. In: Process Control: Problems, Techniques and Applications (S. P. Werther, Ed.). Nova Publishers.
   
   

   Innovative and dynamic techniques to help devise efficient drug-delivery systems, while decreasing production costs, are outlined. In the proposed environment, treatment strategies and effects of temperature exposure on conventional patches can be evaluated and appropriate corrective action taken. A control scheme is recommended to overcome shortcomings of existing technologies.

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   Process Control: Problems, Techniques and Applications. Nova Science Publishers Inc, NY, 2011. "Process control is a statistics and engineering discipline that deals with architectures, mechanisms and algorithms for controlling the output of a specific process. This new book presents current research in the study of the problems, techniques and applications of process control. Topics discussed include the surface enhancements process of shot-peening; statistical process monitoring; data acquisition and signal processing of frequency response (FR) evaluation during plasma electrolytic surface treatments; the Markov chain approach for performance evaluation of control charts and proactive feed-forward process control."

    

Books where acknowledgements are given

1. Belfiore, L.A. Transport Phenomena for Chemical Reactor Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003.
2. Loney, N.W. Applied Mathematical Methods for Chemical Engineers. CRC Press, 2001.
3. Smith, C.A. and Corripio, A. Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control, 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006.
   

Simon group citations in recently published books

1. Suzuki, K. (Ed.). Artificial Neural Networks - Methodological Advances and Biomedical Applications. InTech, 2011.
2. Lebovka, L., Vorobiev, E. and Chemat, F. (Eds.). Enhancing Extraction Processes in the Food Industry. CRC Press, 2011.
3. Ranade, V.V. and Cannon, J.B.  Drug Delivery Systems, Third Edition. CRC Press, 2011.
4. Zhan, S. (Ed.) Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook: Applications. JCRC Press, 2011.
5. Balakin, K.V. Pharmaceutical Data Mining: Approaches and Applications for Drug Discovery. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009.
6. Ehrhardt, C. and Kim, K.-J. (Eds.). Drug Absorption Studies: In Situ, In Vitro and In Silico Models (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Aspects). Springer, 2008.
7. Boekel, M.A.J.S. van. Kinetic Modeling of Reactions In Foods (Food Science and Technology). CRC Press, 2008.
8. Peinemann, K.-V. and Nunes, S.P. (Eds.) Membrane Technology: Volume 1: Membranes for Life Sciences. Wiley-VCH, 2007.
9. Grassi, M., Grassi, G., Lapasin, R. and Colombo, I. Understanding Drug Release and Absorption Mechanisms: A Physical and Mathematical Approach. CRC Press, 2006.
10. Dunn, S., Constantinides, A. and Moghe, P.V. Numerial Methods in Biomedical Engineering. Academic Press, 2005.
11. Zhong, J.-J. and Scheper T. (Eds.). Biomanufacturing. Springer, 2004.