Registration is open for attending the "Hands-on training to use Design expert® (StatEase®) software for experiments design and optimization". The course is organized by the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM) and will be held by Jaison Jeevanandam (PhD), under the coordination of João Rodrigues (PhD).
Abstract
An experiment is a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis, discovery or demonstrate a known fact. Various types of experiments are available to obtain results and prove hypotheses. However, randomized experiments, in which various parameters affect the result, lead to loss of resources, chemicals, time, and inaccurate results, which are important aspects to consider in any laboratory. Thus, design of experiments is highly recommended to plan experiments. In general, design of experiments (DoE) is defined as a set of procedures to investigate a relationship between variables.
Further, DoE helps in the screening and optimization of process variables. Nevertheless, DoE involves several complex mathematical equations, which require strong mathematical and statistical knowledge to derive formulas and apply them for designing a list of experiments to optimize process variables. Thus, computational approaches via exclusive software are gaining attention among researchers for designing experiments.
There are numerous DoE software, such as Minitab®, ELLISAT, JMP® academic, QbD-DoE and Design expert®. Among these software, Design expert® is one of the most user-friendly (for those who are not experts in statistics) software, offering ability to screen, characterize, and optimize, and parameter designs, that are widely used in chemical engineering and pharmaceutical industries. Thus, this course will focus on the type of experiments, quality of data from experiments, concepts, types and procedures of experimental design, software for designing experiments, their advantages and limitations, and why Design expert® is a favorite in industrial applications. In addition, the software interface will be explored entirely during the course with hands-on experience in the optimization of parameters using the software, along with a few examples.
Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam Profile
Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam is a MERIT fellow (co-funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and European Union) and R3 researcher in Experimental Neurobiology division, Preclinical Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Czech Republic. Previously, he worked as a senior researcher in CQM, University of Madeira, Portugal (2020-2023). Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam obtained his Ph.D. in the Department of chemical engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science from Curtin University, Malaysia and Australia. His current research focuses on the application of bionanotechnology and artificial intelligence in the fabrication of nanoformulation to deliver drugs for the treatment of several diseases, especially diabetes and its related complications in brain. Till date, Dr. Jaison has authored about 2 monographs, 7 edited books, 66 book chapters and 71 journal articles. He has been listed under Top 2% of highly cited scientists in the world by Stanford University, USA, consequently for 3 years (2021-2023) with H-index of 36.
COURSE PLAN
Day 1: 29/09/2025 – 09h00-12h30
- Theoretical aspects on types of design of experiments (DoE)
- Installation of software in personal laptops and view interface
- Explanation of software interface (Part 1)
- Explanation of software interface (Part 2) and Q&A session
Day 2: 30/09/2025 – 09h00-12h30
- Theoretical aspects of response surface methodology of optimization (Central composite) with software interface
- Theoretical aspects of response surface methodology of optimization (Box-Behnken approach) with software interface
- Explanation of other response surface methodology options in the software interface (Part 1)
- Explanation of other response surface methodology options in the software interface (Part 2) and Q&A session
Day 3: 01/10/2025 – 09h00-12h30
- Theoretical aspects of designing experiments using Design Expert® software
- Theoretical aspects of designing experiments using Design Expert® software with example
- Quiz and general factorial example in software (Part 1)
- General factorial example in software (Part 2) and Q&A session
Day 4: 02/10/2025 – 09h00-12h30
- Hands-on training to use software (Part 1; 2-level factorial method)
- Hands-on training to use software (Part 2; 2-level factorial method)
- Hands-on training to use software (Part 1; Response surface methodology – Box Behnken approach)
- Hands-on training to use software (Part 2; Response surface methodology – Box Behnken approach) and Q&A session
Day 5: 03/10/2025 – 09h00-12h30
- Tips and tricks to use Design Expert®
- Quiz, final remarks, summary and Q&A
Note:
1. All participants must download QR code scanner or Slido app to join the interactive sessions
2. The software will be provided to the audience using wetransfer before the workshop via email. Also, the software will be available via QR code or a pen-drive during the workshop.
3. The interactive section will be open on all the 5 days. If the participants have any queries, they can ask using the app or the interactive section (visible to all the participants) which will be answered the next day during the workshop session.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates: 29th of September to 03rd of October 2025
Duration: 16 hours [3.5 Hours/day with break for 15-20 min in between]
Venue: University of Madeira, Room 0.57
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Registration until 23rd September 2025 Fees: Members of CQM - exempt of payment Students and researchers of UMa - 30,00 EUR Other participants - 50,00 EUR. |
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