Model predictive controller development for artificial pancreas

Development of a model predictive regulator in a type 1 diabetes patient simulator.

Student’s task:

  • To get acquainted with the patient simulator developed at the university and then the further development of it, implementation and testing of optimization procedures.
  • Has to carry out the developments in the Python programming language, Advantage: the ability of programming mathematical procedures
  • Has to test the controller on a large virtual cohort on an UVA/Padova simulator approved by the FDA for preclinical testing.

The implemented improvements will be used in a mobile phone application.