Knowledge-Based Expert Systems

Conducting research to explore the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge-based expert systems as non-numerical computing tools for engineering design, analysis, and control. Primary focus is on the design and application of knowledge-based expert systems for fault diagnosis, real-time process supervision and control in CIM systems.

Integrated Production Systems

Research focuses primarily on the integration of automated production functions notably: aggregate production planning, inventory control, materials requirement planning, capacity planning, scheduling and maintenance. The desired goal rests on how the various decision-making techniques are employed to achieve efficient utilization of constrained resources.

Methods Engineering and Work Measurement

Involved in the productivity improvement aspect of methods design and the determination of standards for performing specific tasks including wage incentive programs.

Engineering Economic Analysis

Engaged in the examination of economic analysis of potential system design alternatives and the development of cost estimates whenever a new production/technology is contemplated.

Systems Simulation

Expertise in computer simulation modeling of large-scale systems involving the design and the development of mathematical-logical model of a system and conducting experiments with this model on a digital computer

Artificial Neural Networks

Intelligent modeling of data mining applications using principles and techniques of artificial neural networks.

Last update: June 17, 1999, by eeneyo@siue.edu