Control of Biological and Drug-Delivery Systems for Chemical,
Biomedical, and Pharmaceutical Engineering
Book description
Enables readers to apply process dynamics and control theory to
solve bioprocess and drug delivery problems
The control of biological and drug delivery systems is critical to
the health of millions of people worldwide. As a result, researchers
in systems biology and drug delivery rely on process dynamics and
control theory to build our knowledge of cell behavior and to develop
more effective therapeutics, controlled release devices, and drug
administration protocols to manage disease.
Written by a leading expert and educator in the field, this text
helps readers develop a deep understanding of process dynamics and
control theory in order to analyze and solve a broad range of problems
in bioprocess and drug delivery systems. For example, readers will
learn how stability criteria can be used to gain new insights into the
regulation of biological pathways and lung mechanics. They'll also
learn how the concept of a time constant is used to capture the
dynamics of diffusive processes. Readers will also master such topics
as external disturbances, transfer functions, and input/output models
with the support of the author's clear explanations, as well as:
- Detailed examples from the biological sciences and novel drug
delivery technologies
- 160 end-of-chapter problems with step-by-step solutions
- Demonstrations of how computational software such as MATLAB and
Mathematica solve complex drug delivery problems
Control of Biological and Drug-Delivery Systems for Chemical,
Biomedical, and Pharmaceutical Engineering is written primarily
for undergraduate chemical and biomedical engineering students;
however, it is also recommended for students and researchers in
pharmaceutical engineering, process control, and systems biology. All
readers will gain a new perspective on process dynamics and control
theory that will enable them to develop new and better technologies
and therapeutics to treat human disease.
LAURENT SIMON, PhD, is Associate Professor of Chemical
Engineering and Associate Director of the Pharmaceutical Engineering
Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research and
teaching interests focus on modeling, analysis, and control of drug
delivery systems. Dr. Simon is the author of Laboratory Online,
a series of educational and interactive modules that help engineers
build a strong understanding of drug delivery technologies and their
underlying engineering principles. During his time at NJIT, Dr. Simon
has received the Excellence in Teaching Award, Master Teacher
Designation, and Newark College of Engineering Saul K. Fenster
Innovation in Engineering Education Award.
