Dr. Leyla Özkan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leyla Özkan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her research aims to improve operation and enhance understanding of industrial chemical systems through modeling, system theory, and mathematics, developing new tools and methods for chemical applications. She collaborates closely with industrial partners to develop solutions for processes that meet real industrial needs and has demonstrated the commercial value of these methods. Her group specifically advances methods for autonomous operation support technology, including predictive control models, real-time optimization, and process monitoring at the enterprise level, integrating process design with instrumentation and operational aspects. In addition to her research, Özkan teaches master's level courses such as Model Based Control and Advanced Process Control in the Systems Control master's program. She serves as chair of the PSE-NL Network and is an associate editor for the Journal of Process Control. Chemical systems exhibit complex behaviors that lead to numerous research questions in dynamics and control, making the mathematical expression of these dynamics a cornerstone of her research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoc

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne • UK

Developed tools and methods for controlling pharmaceutical crystallization processes as part of an EPSRC project.

R&D Consultant

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

IPCOS Technology • Boxtel

Developed model reduction technology for glass melting tanks.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) • Eindhoven

Conducting research and teaching in the area of Control Systems.

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.