Research and Teaching Interests

· Statistical modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, Bayesian methods

· Design of experiments, time series analysis and forecasting

· Structural health monitoring

· Discrete-event system simulation

Publications

1. Vanli, O.A., Zhang, C., Wang, B. (2011), “Adaptive Bayesian Methods in Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Control with Small Experimental Data Sets”, IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, 24, No. 1, in press.

2. Vanli, O. A. , Zhang, C., Chen, L. J., Wang, K., Wang, B. (2010), “A Bayesian Approach for Integration of Physical and Computer Experiments for Quality Improvement in Nano-composite Manufacturing”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 26, No. 7, 749-764.

3. Vanli, O. A. and Del Castillo, E. (2009), “Bayesian Approaches for On-line Robust Parameter Design”, IIE Transactions, 41, No. 4, 359-371.

4. Vanli, O. A. and Del Castillo, E. (2007), “Closed-Loop System Identification for Small Samples with Constraints”, Technometrics, 49, No. 4, 382-394.

5. Vanli, O. A., Patel, N. S., Janakiram, M. and Del Castillo, E. (2007), “Model Context Selection for Run to Run Control”, IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, 20, No. 4, 506-516.

6. Vanli, O.A., Zhang, C., Wang, B. (2011), “An Adaptive Bayesian Approach for Robust Parameter Design with Observable Time Series Noise Factors”, IIE Transactions (under review)

7. Vanli, O.A., Zhang, C., Nguyen, A., Wang, B. (2011), “A Minimax Sensor Placement Approach for Damage Detection in Composite Structures”, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (under review)