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  • * Chronobiology and systems biology.
  • * Mathematical modeling and control theory.

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  • * The body's internal clock (circadian oscillator) regulates vital functions; environmental misalignment is linked to poor health outcomes.
  • * External stimuli like light or drugs can shift circadian phase, but effectiveness depends on timing.
  • * Accurate real-time assessment of circadian phase is essential for effective control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the impact of imperfect real-time sensing on controlling circadian phase using model predictive control (MPC).
  • * To develop strategies for robust circadian phase control despite sensor inaccuracies.

Main Methods:

  • * Simulations using model predictive control (MPC) to adjust circadian clock phase.
  • * Analysis of control system performance under bounded sensor errors.
  • * Exploration of using the expected phase response curve (PRC) to enhance control.

Main Results:

  • * MPC can effectively control circadian phase with perfect phase knowledge.
  • * Bounded sensor errors can be managed to ensure bounded control errors.
  • * The expected PRC can improve control robustness in the presence of sensor inaccuracies.

Conclusions:

  • * Robust control of the circadian clock is achievable despite imperfect real-time phase sensing.
  • * The proposed method using expected PRC offers a promising approach for *in vivo* circadian phase regulation.
  • * This research advances strategies for aligning biological rhythms with environmental cues for improved health.