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Adaptive-Robust Control Of Dynamic Systems Using Generalized Predictive Methods, Shuxrat Tulyaganov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper considers an approach to adaptive-robust control of dynamic systems using generalized anticipation, where the object is described by a locally linearized model. Known self-tuning algorithms show insufficient stability to inaccurate selection of delay or model order. A generalized predictive control approach is suggested, with simulation outcomes showing superiority over traditional methods like generalized minimum variance control and pole assignment.This sliding horizon algorithm is based on predicting future system output signals several steps ahead, based on assumptions about subsequent control actions. One effective assumption is the presence of a “control horizon,” beyond which control signal increments are assumed to …

Review Of Modern Methods For Identification, Forecasting, And Intelligent Control Of Wastewater Biological Treatment Processes, Mirkhalil Agzamovich Ismailov, Boburbek Zokirjon O'G'Li Mannobjonov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article presents a comprehensive review of contemporary approaches to the automation and intelligent control of wastewater biological treatment processes. Particular emphasis is placed on the digitalisation of wastewater treatment plants, ranging from the implementation of automated process control systems (APCS/SCADA-based solutions) to the application of predictive algorithms and the development of digital twins of bioreactors.

Special attention is devoted to mathematical models that underpin the control of bioprocesses. The evolution of the most widely used activated sludge models—ASM1, ASM2d, and ASM3—is examined, as these models describe key processes such as microbial community growth, nitrification, denitrification, and phosphorus removal. It …

Leveraging Blockchain And Llms For Patient–Clinical Trial Matching, Diana Hawashin, Khaled Salah, Raja Jayaraman, Samer Ellahham, Ibrar Yaqoob

Industrial Engineering: Faculty & Staff Publications

Efficiently matching patients to clinical trials is essential for advancing medical research and ensuring reliable outcomes. However, current matching methods face several challenges. These include data integrity issues from tampered records, privacy risks caused by weak anonymization, and manual processes that delay recruitment. In addition, centralized systems lack transparency, expose sensitive patient data to security vulnerabilities, and suffer from single points of failure that reduce resilience and trust. In this paper, we propose a blockchain and Large Language Models (LLMs)-driven solution for secure, trustworthy, traceable, decentralized, and transparent patient-clinical trial matching. Blockchain ensures data integrity, security, and transparency by eliminating …

Ai Agent For Healthcare Education, Sudhanshu Tarale

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Presentations

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A Unified Methodological Framework For Generating Digital Twins Of Multi Class Uncrewed Systems (Uxs), Sai Raghava Pathuri

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Presentations

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Navigation Beyond Wayfinding: Robots Collaborating With Visually Impaired Users For Environmental Interactions, Shaojun Cai, Nuwan Janaka, Ashwin Ram, Janidu Shehan, Yingjia Wan, Kotaro Hara, David Hsu

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Robotic guidance systems have shown promise in supporting blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals with wayfinding and obstacle avoidance. However, most existing systems assume a clear path and do not support a critical aspect of navigation—environmental interactions that require manipulating objects to enable movement. These interactions are challenging for a human–robot pair because they demand (i) precise localization and manipulation of interaction targets (e.g., pressing elevator buttons) and (ii) dynamic coordination between the user’s and robot’s movements (e.g., pulling out a chair to sit). We present a collaborative human–robot approach that combines our robotic guide dog’s precise sensing and localization …

Modeling Advanced Complex And Evolutionary Systems Utilizing End-To-End (E2e) Mbse Framework, Joshua Adelabu

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

Modern Systems Engineering (SE) practices dearth full-cycle framework for next generation systems.

Conceptual Architecture For Digital Twin (Dt) In Disaster Response Applications, Sai Raghava Pathuri

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

Digital Twin Enabled Artificial Intelligence Uncrewed System (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Artificial Intelligence Digital Twin (DT)+Cyber Physical System. The goal was to create DTs of Multi Class UxS. The system of interest was the Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The modeling language used SysML v2.

Calibration Of Time-Domain Impedance Probe (Tdip) To Investigate Space Plasma Dynamics During Periods Of Ionospheric Instability, Piyas Chowdhury, Soumyajit Dey, Edmund A. Spencer

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

The traditional Plasma Impedance Probe (PIP) is popular for diagnosing parameters of the ionospheric plasma to study the space environment. However, the resolution of data measurements of existing PIP instruments, operating at higher frequencies, limits the analysis to studying the plasma features at electron scales. Studying plasma ion parameters is essential to understanding the ionospheric instability growth rates. This can only be accomplished by operating a diagnosing instrument at lower frequencies corresponding to ion scales. A recently developed Time Domain Impedance Probe (TDIP) is implementable for fast moving spacecraft using a time domain approach. The instrument has higher measurement resolution …

Ai Driven Assessment For Clinical Scenarios, Sudhanshu Tarale, Bhushan Lohar, Ninad Pandit

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

Beta 1 captured granular data to validate the system’s ability to measure clinical thoroughness and deliver real-time feedback. Data collection formally approved by the USA IRB (Protocol 25 037; #22849172).

Aurora – Autonomous Urban & Rural Optimization And Resilience Architecture, Ninad Pandit

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

Problem statement: Undetected systemic “leaks” within large-scale food distribution networks result in severe post-harvest perishable losses and critical nutrient degradation.

Joint Capacity Allocation And Job Assignment Under Uncertainty, Peng Wang, Yun Fong Lim, Gar Goei Loke

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We study a multi-period joint capacity allocation and job assignment problem. The goal is to simultaneously allocate resources across J different supply nodes and assign jobs from I different demand origins to these J supply nodes, so as to maximize the reward for matching or minimize the cost of failure to match. We consider three features: (i) supply is replenishable after some random time, (ii) demand is random, and (iii) demand can wait and needs not be fully fulfilled immediately. Such problems emerge in many service management settings such as fleet re-positioning for car-sharing, and patient management in healthcare. We …

A Knowledge Transfer-Based Membrane Evolutionary Algorithm For Solving Large-Scale Sorted Waste Collection Problem With Timeliness, Wenxue Zhang, Boquan Gao, Aldy Gunawan, Yunyun Niu, Jianhua Xiao

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

The sorted collection of municipal solid waste has emerged as an effective waste management strategy due to varying timeliness requirements across different waste types, giving rise to the critical research challenge of timeliness-based waste collection. While existing algorithms primarily focus on small-scale versions of this problem, solving large-scale timeliness-based waste collection problems remains particularly challenging. To tackle this issue, this paper proposes a knowledge transfer-based membrane evolutionary algorithm. Specifically, the original problem and simplified problem are constructed in different membranes respectively, and the knowledge transfer learning mechanism is incorporated into the membrane evolutionary algorithm, enabling effective information exchange between the …

A Capability Maturity Model For Artificial Intelligence Integration In Supply Chain Management, Lordt Becklines

Dissertations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Supply Chain Management (SCM), yet many organizations struggle to assess their readiness for AI adoption and to understand how AI capabilities develop across maturity stages. This dissertation addresses this gap by developing a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for AI integration in SCM, grounded in Organizational Information Processing Theory (OIPT), the Resource-Based View, and related capability frameworks. The model provides a structured approach for evaluating an organization's information-processing requirements, resource configurations, and alignment needed for effective AI-enabled supply chain operations.

Using a design science research approach, the AI-SCM CMM and its associated assessment instrument were derived …

Social Cognition Simulation With Large Language Model-Driven Agents, Mingxin Zhang, Jinxuan Wu, Rui Zhu, Yunlong Wang, Wenjuan Meng, Zhe Liu, Xu Li, Xiaolei Chen, Yuxuan Liang, Yi Zheng, Xiangyang Xue

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the continuous evolution of the capabilities of generative LLMs, their application in social cognition simulation is demonstrating paradigm-shifting potential. Traditional social simulation methods predominantly rely on static rules and simplified behavioral models, making it difficult to capture the dynamic evolution and cultural complexity of human social behavior. LLM-driven agents, equipped with contextual understanding and natural language generation capabilities, are emerging as novel tools for modeling social cognitive mechanisms, enabling the simulation of complex sociopsychological processes such as identity construction, value judgment, and intentional reasoning. This paper briefly introduced the technical foundations of LLMs and highlighted their suitability for …

Research On Chain-Of-Thought Technology For Situational Awareness Based On Modular Reasoning, Hongyuan Ji, Duzheng Qing

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address issues such as insufficient intelligence of situational understanding in traditional simulation systems, a situational visual question answering dataset was constructed, and a modular reasoning framework was proposed. The SACoT was built, which, under a zero-shot setting, employed expert prompts to guide the model in task decomposition and multimodal information fusion, generating reasoning chains to enhance semantic cognition and interpretability and offering a scalable solution with low computation cost. Experimental results indicate that SACoT improves task allocation, enables models to focus on query-relevant image details, mitigates the fragmentation of chain-of-thought induced by multi-step reasoning, and reduces long-form …

Simulation Of Robotic Arm Ball-Catching Strategy Based On Curriculum Rl Of Transformer, Ziyao Zhang, Yunfeng Ji

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Method integrating the PPO algorithm with Transformer network architecture is proposed, and curriculum learning strategy is introduced to solve the difficult training convergence and low efficiency of traditional RL methods in complex and dynamic high-degree-of-freedom tasks such as robotic arm ball catching. The Transformer is employed to effectively capture the complex high-dimensional dependency between the robotic arm's state space, ball trajectory, and environmental physical parameters. Curriculum learning progressively increases catching difficulty by designing training tasks from simple to complex objectives. The experimental results show this method increases the ball-catching success rate by over 60% compared to the traditional …

Research On Uav Target Tracking Algorithm For Simulation Scenarios, Xinyi Li, Zhenfei Wang, Han Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the need for automatic UAV tracking of moving targets in simulated experiments, this paper proposed a long-term automatic tracking method based on an improved channel and spatial reliability-aware tracker (CSRT) algorithm. The target edge features were detected using the Laplacian of guided filter (LOGF) through guided filtering and then fused with the histogram of oriented gradient (HOG) and color names (CN) features to enhance the algorithm's discriminative ability for the target. To evaluate the target state, the paper used average peak correlation energy and perceptual hash Hamming distance. When the target was occluded, the paper employed YOLOv8 …

Distributed Optimization For Integrated Energy Based On Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning, Caixia Tao, Naikun Chen, Fengyang Gao, Jiangang Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the energy management and privacy preservation problems faced by the coordinated optimization of distributed integrated energy systems, a distributed coordinated optimization strategy based on the multi-agent proximal policy optimization algorithm was proposed. An energy management model was established under the MDP framework; the electrical and thermal heterogeneous energy characteristics were considered; a multi-region two-layer interaction mechanism was constructed. Under the framework of centralized training and decentralized execution, homomorphic encryption was utilized to avoid privacy leakage during the coordination process, while accurately quantifying individual contributions to mitigate the problem of variance explosion in multi-agent policy evaluation. In the …

Prediction Of Inflow Wind Field For Large-Scale Wind Turbines Based On Multimodal Hybrid Deep Learning, Jiheng Wang, Yang Hu, Ziqiu Song, Fang Fang, Jizhen Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the demand for high-precision inflow wind field prediction in large-scale wind turbines, traditional CFD methods suffer from high computational costs and poor real-time applicability. This paper proposed a multimodal hybrid deep learning-based wind field prediction method. The proposed method took turbine operating parameters and far-range wind field images as inputs and generated short-range wind field images as outputs. By employing a U-Net-Transformer-GAN hybrid architecture, the model achieved multi-scale feature extraction, temporal dependency modeling, and highresolution wind field image generation. The vorticity transport equation and Kármán-Howarth turbulence statistics were incorporated as weak constraints to enhance physical consistency, while …

Llm-Driven Multi-Agent Social Network Simulation: Interdisciplinary Integration And Cutting-Edge Development, Jiting Li, Yi Sun, Yirong Wang, Yiqin Lin, Jun Jia, Gangsong Ding

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The breakthrough of LLMs has provided powerful tools for social network research, advancing multi-agent social network simulation into a new era. This review systematically examined recent progress in LLM-driven multi-agent social network simulation research through a integrated perspective of multi-disciplines such as artificial intelligence, psychology, communication studies, and sociology. A three-tiered research system, which has gradually formed in this field and encompassed micro-level individual behaviors, meso-level interactive relations, and macro-level system emergence, was summarized. At the micro-level, research focuses on individual human behavior simulation, and numerous studies are dedicated to developing human-like agents with complex cognitive and affective architectures …

An Adaptive Robot Path Planning Based On Improved Rea* Algorithm, Ling Zhu, Jing Li, Zhaohui Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve the computational efficiency and path smoothness in a robot's global path planning, an adaptive robot path planning strategy based on an improved unilateral rectangle expansion A*(REA*) algorithm was proposed. The robot's operational safety was ensured by setting a buffer around obstacles. A passable interval formed by unilateral rectangle expansion was used as the operation unit, and bidirectional alternating search was combined to enhance the path planning efficiency. Inspired by potential field theory, the evaluation function was optimized by introducing a vector form to achieve fast adaptive obstacle avoidance. A new path planning strategy was proposed …

Evolutionary Game-Based Analysis Of Responses To Hallucinations In Generative Artificial Intelligence, Qiang Yan, Qianyu Zhang, Na Wei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The accelerated deployment of generative artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, has amplified the social risks of hallucinations, posing systemic threats to the credibility of the information ecosystem, the effectiveness of users’ cognitive decision-making, and the governance security in the public domain. Research primarily focuses on hallucination mitigation mechanisms at the technical level or the design of regulatory frameworks at the policy level, lacking a systematic theoretical analysis of the evolutionary logic of strategic interactions among the “large language models, users, and regulators” under conditions of bounded rationality. By introducing evolutionary game theory into the field of generative artificial …

Intelligent Air Combat Decision-Making Method Based On Bigru And Priority Dynamic Sampling, Zhengkun Ding, Jiaqi Liu, Junzheng Xu, Yuezhu Xu, Xingmei Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Current multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms suffer from low efficiency in utilizing experience data and difficulties in setting appropriate learning rates. To address these issues, this paper proposed a BiGRU multi-agent PPO with priority sampling and dynamic learning rate. The algorithm incorporated a BiGRU network to enhance the policy network's ability to model temporal information. A priority partial sampling mechanism was introduced to improve the utilization efficiency of high-value experience data. Additionally, an improved Adam optimizer with dynamic learning rate adjustment was employed to address the challenge of learning rate configuration. Simulation experiment results demonstrate that the algorithm significantly …

Knowledge-Enhanced Llm-Based Method For Regional Traffic Signal Control, Risheng Xu, Linyao Yang, Yuanqi Qin, Xiao Wang, Changyin Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Adaptive traffic signal control (ATSC) is crucial for alleviating regional traffic congestion, yet it faces severe challenges in real-time response to unexpected events and global coordination. The DRL method relies on pure data-driven approaches, suffering from core limitations such as poor generalization, weak interpretability, and a lack of guidance from emergency disposal knowledge, which makes them difficult to meet the demands of complex traffic scenarios. A control system that integrates knowledge-driven and data-optimized approaches was proposed. The GraphRAG was used to construct a dynamic traffic knowledge graph, providing LLMs with real-time updated historical emergency disposal experience and road …

A Semantic Knowledge-Enhanced Assessment Method For Spectrum Effectiveness Of Low Earth Orbit Constellations, Yiqing Liu, Qiuyang Zhang, Chunyu Liu, Yao Xue, Zhiwei Wei, Yan Feng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to scientifically assess the spectrum effectiveness of low earth orbit constellations, the problems of insufficient adaptability of the traditional assessment framework and inaccurate estimation of KPIs under sparse data conditions were solved, a semantic knowledge-enhanced assessment method for spectrum effectiveness of low earth orbit constellations was proposed. A comprehensive multi-level, all band, and multi-dimensional spectrum effectiveness assessment framework covering link level, system level, geographical level, and service application level was constructed. A KPI intelligent prediction agent model integrating semantic knowledge and machine learning was proposed to quantify text-like design parameters using SentenceTransformer, so as to rapidly …

Simulation Method For Multi-Crew Construction Processes Based On Large Language Model-Powered Agent, Yifan Wang, Bin Yang, Congjun Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Traditional construction simulation methods typically rely on predefined rules or static scheduling mechanisms, making it difficult to simulate interactive decision-making under complex constraints by dynamically adapting multi-crew construction scenarios. As a result, workforce idleness caused by process dependencies and spatial occupation fails to be solved. A simulation method for multicrew construction processes based on a LLM-powered agent was proposed. The distributed crew agents endowed with construction scenario understanding and reasoning capabilities were constructed, as well as a centralized project manager agent. A “single-manager and multiple-crew” decision-making mechanism for multi-agent interaction in construction was designed. Autonomous decision-making and coordination mechanism …

Integrated Development Environment For Digital Test Applications Based On Cloud-Edge-End Architecture, Wenguang Yu, Qun Li, Hongjie Dang, Hao Chen, Ping Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Digital test applications need to be constructed using the unified digital test development tool. After analyzing the features of digital test applications such as large-sample autonomous run, high computational efficiency requirement, and diverse task scenarios, this paper proposes the integrated development environment (IDE) for digital test applications based on cloud-edge-end architecture. The layered expandable architecture, the hybrid integration framework of multi-source heterogeneous models, and the cloud-edge-end collaborative deployment architecture are designed for the IDE of digital test applications. The IDE supports the rapid development, integration, and execution of digital test models and enables development of digital test applications on …

Research On System And Application Framework Of Tactical Wargaming Simulation Driven By Ai4s, Dayong Liu, Qisheng Guo, Zhiming Dong, Xuehuan Qiu, Zhuoli Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Tactical wargaming simulation, as a crucial tool for combat analysis, simulation training, and equipment demonstration and test, has become a significant means for generating combat effectiveness. Integrating AI into simulation not only enhances simulation efficiency but also diminishes reliance on humans. To assist professionals engaged in tactical wargaming simulation in mastering AI application methods, fostering a systematic mindset, and understanding evolving trends, this paper provided a concise overview of the principles behind AI for science (AI4S). Subsequently, it conducted an analysis of AI4S's application effectiveness in tactical wargaming simulation, established an AI4S-driven wargaming simulation system, and elucidated its composition, …

Knowledge Closed-Loop Driving-Based Intelligent Game Confrontation Simulation, Quan Liu, Yu Wang, Linyue Liu, Hao Chen, Jian Huang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For human-machine intelligence integration and collaborative intelligence enhancement, a “knowledge-model-data-knowledge” closed-loop paradigm for combat simulation is proposed to guide the design of a DRL-based game confrontation simulation architecture. By building a combat priori knowledge-guided DRL agent model, mining and analyzing the time series data of agent interactions generated during simulations, and extracting combat posterior knowledge that expands the cognition boundaries of commanders, the knowledge closed-loop driving mechanism for intelligent combat simulations is achieved. The experimental results indicate that the proposed mechanism can effectively endow the combat simulation system with intelligence growth capabilities, providing valuable reference for the deepening …