Mst (Kamrun) Kamrunnahar

212 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building
Dept. of Engineering Science and Mechanics
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802

Tel. (814) 865-0663 (W)
Fax: (814) 865-6161 (W)

Email: muk11@psu.edu

Personal Webpage: http://www.personal.psu.edu/~muk11/

• Ph.D. in Chemical Process Control (Major: Chemical Engineering.): University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 2001
  Thesis title: “ARMarkov Model-based Predictive Control: Design and Stable Tuning”

• M.Sc. (Chemical Engg.): Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1995
• B.Sc. (Chemical Engg.): Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1993

• NIH K25 Career Development Award, “Brain-Machine Interface: A Robust, High Performance Predictive Control Algorithm”, Role: PI
  

• The Multimodal Neuroimaging Training Program (MNTP) at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. This program provides training in multiple imaging modalities: MRI/DTI, functional MRI, PET, MEG/EEG, and optical imaging. fMRI module, June-July 2009.

• Research Associate (Aug. ’06 –), The Center for Neural Engineering (CNE), Engineering Science and Mechanics Dept., Penn State University, University Park, PA

(i) Working on: (a) Feature extraction and model identification using non-invasive EEG data from human brain in order to develop control algorithms for Brain Computer Interface systems, (b) Optimization of electroencephalographic (EEG) data acquisition techniques, ( c) co-advised a senior honors thesis, (d) offered a graduate seminar course (E Sc 597E) on Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) in Spring 2009, (ii) Contributed significantly to the development of a Laboratory system for human EEG data acquisition and analysis for teaching and research purposes, (iii) Led study groups at the Center for Neural Engineering (CNE) by giving weekly seminars on Neural Engineering, (iv) Career Development Award, National Institute of Health (NIH), on “Brain-Machine Interface: A Robust, High Performance Predictive Control Algorithm”. Role: PI.

• Research Associate (Jan ’05-July’06), Engineering Science and Mechanics Dept., Penn State University, University Park, PA

Worked on: (i) Data Mining and Model development to study corrosion properties of metals and alloys using Neural Networks, statistical methods, and Bioinformatics tools (ii) Trained a WISEr (Women in Science and Engineering) student on data mining methodologies and tools.

• Post-doctoral Scholar (June ’03 – Dec. ’04), Material Science and Engineering Dept., Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Worked on: (i) Modeling Fundamental Role of Nano-scale Oxide Films in the Oxidation/Reduction Reactions on Noble Metal Electrocatalysts, specifically applicable to fuel cells. (ii) Development of Figure of Merit for the Quality of a ZrO2 Coating on Boiling Water Reactor Surfaces.

• Post-doctoral Research Associate (Sep. 2001 –March 2003 ), Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at UIUC, Illinois.

Worked on: (i) ‘Parameter sensitivity analysis of pit initiation at single sulfide inclusions in stainless steel’. (ii) ‘Portal development for the parameter sensitivity analysis of Copper electrodeposition for making interconnects on microelectronic devices’. (iii) ‘Modeling of Copper electrodeposition in the presence of additive systems’.

• Research Assistant (Sep. 1999 – July 2001), Dept of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada.

Worked on System Identification, Model-based Predictive Controller (MPC) design and analysis.

• Teaching Assistant (Sep. 1997 - Dec 1997), Dept of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada.

Assisted with a course on Numerical Methods.

• Lecturer (1994 - 1995) Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Designed and taught undergraduate courses, developed and instructed laboratory experiments, mentored undergraduate students, and served on the committee for undergraduate student development.

• E Sc 597E, E Sc 597I: graduate seminar course on Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI), Penn State University, Spring 2009, Fall 2009
• Weekly Lectures on Neural Engineering, Center for Neural Engineering, Penn State University, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
• Numerical Methods using MATLAB (Teaching Assistant), University of Alberta, Fall 1997
• Mass and Energy Balances in Chemical Engineering, Heat Transfer, and Chemical Control Systems Design, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), 1994-1995

• Andrew Geronimo: PhD Thesis, Penn State University, 2009 -
• Tasleema Khan: Senior honors thesis at The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Penn State University, Spring 2009
• Margaret Cosgriff: Summer Intern, Penn State University, 2007
• Lauren Ellis: Undergraduate research experience project sponsored by the Space Grant Consortium, 2006

• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S. Schiff, “Model based Imagery Task Discrimination towards the Development of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI)”, under revision.
• N. S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P.M. Mendes, S.J. Schiff, J.H. Correia, “The Danger of Asymmetric Cues in Brain-Computer Interfaces”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, submitted.
• N. S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P. M. Mendes, S. J. Schiff, and J. H. Correia, “Variable Down-Selection for Brain-Computer Interfaces”, in press for publication in the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series published by Springer.
• M. Kamrunnahar, and M. Urquidi-Macdonald, “Prediction of Corrosion Behavior using Neural Network as a Data Mining Tool”, Corrosion Science, 2009; DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2009.10.024.
• L. Amelinckx, M. Kamrunnahar, and D.D. Macdonald, “Figure of Merit for the Quality of ZrO2 Coating Technology to Mitigate Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking in Boiling Water Reactors (BWR)”, Corrosion Science, 2006. 48 (11), p. 3646-3667.
• M. Kamrunnahar, J. Bao, and D.D. Macdonald, “Challenges in the Theory of Electron Transfer at Passive Interfaces” Corrosion Science, 47, 3111-3139, 2005.
• M. Kamrunnahar, R.D. Braatz, and R.C. Alkire, “Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of Pit Initiation at Single Sulfide Inclusions in Stainless Steel”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 151(2), B90-B97, 2004.
• M. Kamrunnahar, D.G. Fisher, and B. Huang, “Performance Assessment and Robustness Analysis Using an ARMarkov Approach”, Journal of Process Control, 14(8), 915-925, 2004.
• M. Kamrunnahar, D.G. Fisher, and B. Huang, “Model Predictive Control Using an Extended ARMarkov Model”, Journal of Process Control, 12(1), 123-129, 2002.
• M. Kamrunnahar, B. Huang, and D.G. Fisher, “Estimation of Markov Parameters and Time-Delay/ Interactor Matrix”, Chemical Engineering Science, 55 (17), 3353-3363, 2000.

• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “Optimization of electrode channels towards the development of Brain Machine Interfaces (BMI)” in preparation.
• M. Urquidi-Macdonald and M. Kamrunnahar, “Alloy Design Using Cluster Analysis”, in preparation.
• M. Urquidi-Macdonald and M. Kamrunnahar, “Extrapolation of Polarization Data on Alloy 22 using Neural Network Pattern Recognition”, in preparation.

• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “Optimization of electrode channels towards the development of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI)”, Proceedings of the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBC2009, Minnesota, 2009.

• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “Model-based Responses and Features in Brain Computer Interfaces”, Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS 2008, Vancouver, Canada, 4482-4485, 2008.
• M. Kamrunnahar, and S.J. Schiff, “Optimization of electrode channels in a visual discrimination task”. BMC Neuroscience 2007, 8(Suppl 2):P139, 2007. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2202-8-S2-P139.pdf.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, M. Cosgriff, and S.J. Schiff, “Model-based Discrimination of Tasks towards the Development of Brain Machine Interfaces (BMI)”, Proceedings of the 12th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2008, vol. 2, 162.
• N. S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P. M. Mendes, S. J. Schiff, and J. H. Correia, “Variable Subset Selection for Brain-Computer Interface - PCA-based Dimensionality Reduction and Feature Selection”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing, Porto, Portugal, January 14 – 17, 2009, pp 35-40.
• N.S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P.M. Mendes, S.J. Schiff, and J.H. Correia. “Comparison of EEG Pattern Classification Methods for Brain-Computer Interfaces”. Proceedings of the 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS, 2540-2543, 2007.
• N.S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P.M. Mendes, S.J. Schiff, and J.H. Correia. “Customized Linear Discriminant Analysis for Brain-Computer Interfaces”. Proceedings of the 3rd International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, vol. ISS, 430-433, 2007.
• M. Urquidi-Macdonald and M. Kamrunnahar, “Topologically Ordered Corrosion Maps of Most Commonly Used Alloys”, Electrochemical Society (ECS) Transactions: Corrosion (General), in press, 2009.
• K. Kirsch, M. KamrunNahar, and M. Urquidi-Macdonal, “Data Mining of General Corrosion of Most Commonly Used Alloys, using Kohonen Mapping” Proceedings of the ASME PVP conference, in press, 2009.
• M. KamrunNahar, and M. Urquidi-Macdonald, “Data Mining of Experimental Corrosion Data Using Neural Network”, Electrochemical Society Transactions: Corrosion and Electrochemistry of Advanced Materials, 2006, 1(4), p. 71-79.
• M. Kamrunnahar, B. Huang, and D.G. Fisher, “Predictive Control Using an Extended ARMarkov Model”, proceedings of the IFAC ADCHEM Conference, Pisa, Italy, 2000.

• M. Kamrunnahar, A. Geronimo, and S.J. Schiff, “Towards a Robust Visual Stimulus in Brain Computer Interfaces”, Neuroscience 2009, the 39th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, October 2009.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “Optimization of electrode channels towards the development of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI)”, IEEE EMBC2009, Minnesota, September 2009.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “Source Derivation in Model-based Feature Discrimination in Brain Computer Interfaces”, Neuroscience 2008, the 38th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington D. C., November 2008.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, S.J. Schiff, and B. Gluckman, “Model-based Responses and Features in Brain Computer Interfaces”, IEEE EMBC2008, Vancouver, Canada, August 2008.
• N. S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P. M. Mendes, S. J. Schiff, and J. H. Correia, “Variable Subset Selection for Brain Computer Interface”, Biosignals 2009, International Conference on Bio-Inspired Systems and Signal Processing, Porto - Portugal, 14 - 17 January, 2009. The best student paper of the session.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, M. Cosgriff, and S.J. Schiff, “Model-based Discrimination of Tasks towards the Development of Brain Machine Interfaces (BMI)”, 2nd International Symposium on Bio- and Medical Informatics and Cybernetics: BMIC 2008 (a part of the 12th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2008), Orlando, Florida, July 2008.
• K. Kirsch, M. KamrunNahar, and M. Urquidi-Macdonal, “Data Mining of General Corrosion of Most Commonly Used Alloys, using Kohonen Mapping” ASME PVP conference, Prague, Czech Republic, July 2009. The best undergraduate student paper.
• M. Urquidi-Macdonald and M. Kamrunnahar, “Topological Ordered Maps of General Corrosion of Most Commonly Used Alloys”, 215th Electrochemical Society (ECS) Meeting, San Francisco, California, May 2009.
• “Brain Computer Interfaces: Thoughts into Action”, Invited Guest Lecture, Engineering Science and Mechanics Seminar Series, Penn State University, April 2009.

• M. Kamrunnahar, and S. Schiff, “Imagery Task Discrimination towards the Development of Brain Machine Interfaces (BMI)”, Neuroscience Day, Penn State University, October 2007.
• N.S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P.M. Mendes, S.J. Schiff, and J.H. Correia, “Comparison of EEG Pattern Classification Methods for Brain-Computer Interfaces”, 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS, Lyon, France, August 2007.
• M. Kamrunnahar, and S. Schiff, “Optimization of electrode channels in a visual discrimination task”, Computational Neuroscience, Toronto, Canada, July 2007.
• M. Kamrunnahar, “How the Brain Works”, Hands-on Workshop, Penn State University, July 2007.
• N.S. Dias, M. Kamrunnahar, P.M. Mendes, S.J. Schiff, and J.H. Correia, “Customized Linear Discriminant Analysis for Brain-Computer Interfaces” 3rd International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Hawaii, USA, May 2007.
• M. Kamrunnahar, N.S. Dias, and S.J. Schiff, “The use of brain waves to move a remote control car”, Brain Awareness Days, The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, March 2007.
• M. Kamrunnahar, “Part I - ARMarkov Model-based Predictive Control and Part II - Data Mining of Experimental Corrosion Data”, George Mason University, May 2006.
• M. Kamrunnahar, and M. Urquidi-Macdonald, “Data Mining of Experimental Corrosion Data Using Neural Network”, 208th Annual Electrochemical Society (ECS) Meeting, Los Angeles, October 2005.
• Alameda, J., et al., “The Alliance Science Portal”, AIChE 2002 Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, 2002.
• M. Kamrunnahar, B. Huang, and D.G. Fisher, “Statistical Properties of Model Parameters Estimated Using ARMarkov Identification”, 49th CSCHE Conference, Saskatoon, Canada, Oct. 1999.
• M. Kamrunnahar, B. Huang, and D.G. Fisher, “Model Predictive Control Using ARMarkov/LS Identification and a Fractional Control Horizon”, Annual AICHE Meeting, Miami, Nov. 1998.
• M. Kamrunnahar, B. Huang, and D.G. Fisher, “Time-Delay/ Interactor Matrix Estimation Using ARMarkov Least-squares Method”, 48th CSCHE Conference, London, Canada, Oct. 1998.

• M. Urquidi-Macdonald, and M. Kamrunnahar, “Data Mining of Experimental Localized Corrosion Data”, quarterly technical progress reports submitted to the Office of Science and Technical Information (OST & I), U.S. Department of Energy, March 2006, December 2005, September 2005, June 2005, and March 2005.
• “The Fundamental Role of Nano-Scale Oxide Films in the Oxidation of Hydrogen and the Reduction of Oxygen on Noble Metal Electrocatalysts”, co-author of technical progress report submitted to the Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C., USA, 2004.
• “Optimization of Zirconium Oxide Coating Technology to Mitigate Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking in BWRs”, co-author of progress report submitted to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, CA, USA, 2004.
• “Parameter Sensitivity Analysis: a Portal Scenario”, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, NCSA, 2002.
• “Reaction Plane Model for Copper Electrodepostion on Flat Surface”, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002.
• “Experimental evaluation of ARMarkov Model-based Predictive Controller on a pilot scale CSTH”, Chemical & Materials Engg Dept., University of Alberta, Canada, 2001.
• “State Space Model Predictive Control (MPC) for Multirate Systems - State Estimation and Disturbance Prediction Issue”, Chemical & Materials Engg Dept., University of Alberta, Canada, 1999.
• “Model Predictive Control Using Semidefinite Programming”, Chemical & Materials Engg Dept., University of Alberta, Canada, 1999.
• “Model Identification of Light Bulb Equipment Using Real-time Data”, Chemical & Materials Engg Dept., University of Alberta, Canada, 1996.

• Reviewer: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2008
• Reviewer: IEEE EMBC, 2009
• Reviewer: Bio- and Medical Informatics and Cybernetics: BMIC 2008
• Reviewer: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Moderator: Surviving Skills and Ethics Workshop, Penn State University, 2009
• Judge: Graduate Research Exhibition at ESM Today, Penn State University, 2009
• Member: Society for Neuroscience (SFN)
• Member: IEEE, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
• Member: Graduate Women in Science (GWIS)
• Member: Commission for Women (CFW), Penn State University

• The best student paper of a session, Biosignals 2009, Porto - Portugal, January 14 - 17 , 2009. Role: Co-author.
• The best undergraduate student paper, ASME PVP conference, Prague, Czech Republic, July 2009. Role: Co-author.
• Canadian International Development Agency Scholarship to study MSc. Engineering (1994-1995).
• Canadian International Development Agency PhD Scholarship (1996-2001).
• First Grade Merit award, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh, August 1988 – December 1993.

• “How Brain Works”: Summer workshop for 11-12th Grade Girl students organized by the Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) Institute, Penn State University, 2007
• “The use of brain waves to move a remote control car”:, Brain Awareness Days, The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, 2007