GENERAL SESSIONS
Proposals are invited which address a key theme in one of the areas of interest of the conference.
Authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts to the General Sessions, in case they cannot find a suitable Special Session for their papers.
Abstracts submitted to the General Sessions will be reviewed by the general organizer and the advisory committee members.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Titles and descriptions of Special Sessions will be posted and updated as soon as proposals are received from special session organizers and accepted by the general organizer.
Abstracts submitted to one of the special sessions will be reviewed by the respective special session organizers.
Should you need additional information about one of the following special sessions, please contact the Session Organizer(s).
SS1. Neural Network Dynamics
This special session will focus on the area of neural networks mathematical theory, analysis, simulations and applications in engineering, aerospace and all areas of sciences. Intended audience includes researchers for neural applications as well as those with mathematical interests. (see brochure)
Session Organizer(s):- Eva Kaslik, West University of Timisoara, Romania
- Seenith Sivasundaram
SS2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
This special session is dedicated to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle's (UAV) control, models and applications. UAVs may be of different kinds, and may range from helicopters less than 1 meter wide used for indoors inspection, to unmanned airplanes of several meters.
Session Organizer(s):- Gilney Damm, IBISC Lab. - Evry -Val d'Essonne University, France
SS3. Advances in Nonlinear Differential Equations
This session will include all talks that are related to nonlinear differential equations that are both ordinary and partial. It will also include Stochastic Differential Equations. The focus will be on the solution techniques that include asymptotic analysis, Lie symmetry and Lie transform approach, Inverse Scattering Transform, Hirota Calculus, sub-ODE method, G'/G method, Adomian decomposition method, He's variational principle and many more. The solutions will include nonlinear waves like the solitary waves, shock waves, compactons, cnoidal waves and others. The solutions obtained by using the multiple-scale perturbation analysis are also encouraged.
Session Organizer(s):- Anjan Biswas, Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware, USA
- Chaudry Khalique, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa
- Fengshan Liu, Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware, USA
SS4. Stability and Lyapunov Theory
This session will be devoted to the Stability and Lyapunov Theory in Ordinary Differential Equations, Integral and Integro-Differential Equations, Functional Differential Equations (differential equations with constant delay, variable delay, neutral differential equations with constant delay, variable delay and their applications in control theory, mathematical modeling, shell theory, fluid dynamics, informatics, oscillation theory etc.).
Session Organizer(s):- Cemil Tunc, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
SS5. Contributions of PhD students (and post-doctoral researchers)
Many developments in the fields of Engineering, Aerospace and Sciences frequently occur as a result of the interaction between scientists and applied mathematicians. The high complexity of practical applications requires the joint work of specialists from different fields. The aim of this session is to give an opportunity to Ph.D. students and young post-doctoral researchers to present their own contributions related to mathematical problems from different fields, as well as interact with other Ph.D. students.
Session Organizer(s):- Anne Bronzi, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
- Dragos-Patru Covei, Constantin Brancusi University of Tg-Jiu, Bld. Republicii 1, 210152, Romania
SS6. Mathematical Research In Dynamical Systems Theory
This special session is devoted to the study of a large class of dynamical systems corresponding to physical phenomena. Some of the presented problems represent mathematical researches within aerospace sciences and include studies related to stability, controllability and optimization of the analyzed phenomena. All considered problems are contributions in nonlinear dynamical system theory and applications.
Session Organizer(s):- Mihai Popescu, Institute of Applied Mathematics, Bucharest, Romania
SS7. Methods of Nonlinear Analysis for Partial Differential Equations
This special session will focus on methods of nonlinear functional analysis: fixed point theorems, critical point theory, upper and lower solutions method, iterative techniques etc. for partial differential equations and systems arising from the mathematical modeling in engineering, aerospace and all areas of science. Intended audience includes researchers in nonlinear analysis, partial differential equations and applied mathematics.
Session Organizer(s):- Eduard-Wilhelm Kirr, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
- Radu Precup, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
SS8. Advances in Fractional Differential Equations
This session is devoted to the qualitative theory of fractional differential equations and its applications to science and engineering. Main focus includes existence theorems, controllability as well as long term behavior of solutions of such equations and related numerical problems.
Session Organizer(s):- Gisèle M. Mophou, Université des Antilles et de la Guadeloupe, France
- Gaston M. N’Guérékata, Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA
SS9. Petri nets for complex systems
Petri nets have graphical representation and are easy to learn. Their use makes it possible to describe the static and dynamic aspects of the system with the necessary mathematical formalism. This session is devoted to present the use of formal models based on Petri nets for modeling, simulation and validation of complex systems.
Session Organizer(s):- Joslaine Jeske de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Goias, Campus Jataí, Brazil
SS10. System identification: Theory and Application in Aerospace, Biology, Engineering and Science
This special session is devoted to the theory, development of novel algorithms and applications to a wide range of unique problems in aerospace, biology, engineering and science. The papers presented in this session will introduce innovative techniques for unsolved problems in system identification and applications to ongoing research problems in industry, government laboratories and universities.
Session Organizer(s):- Sunil Kukreja, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, USA
SS11. Nuclear Power and Research Systems Modeling
This special session will focus on simulation methodologies applied to Nuclear Engineering. The main topics include neutronic, thermohydraulics and safety analysis.
Session Organizer(s):- Antonella Lombardi Costa, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Claubia Pereira, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
SS12. Integral Equations and their Applications
This section is devoted to integral equations and their applications to the areas of the general scope of the conference. Special emphasis is put in the analysis of properties of Fredholm, Volterra and singular integral equations including equations generated by Wiener-Hopf, Toeplitz, Hankel and fractional order integral operators and their various applications. Talks presenting the use of integral equations in the areas of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics and wave diffraction are especially welcomed.
Session Organizer(s):- Luis Castro, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- Stefan Samko, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
MINISYMPOSIUM 1. Modern Aeroelasticty
Advanced aeroelasticity research progresses are demonstrated in this session, theoretically by CFD and experimentally by up-to-date measurement techniques. Nonlinear phenomena due to coupling between structures and aerodynamic forces are focused on in aeronautics. Other fields are also welcome, for example, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and so on.
Session Organizer(s):- A. Balakrishnan, UCLA
- Jiro Nakamichi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan
MINISYMPOSIUM 2. Astrodynamics
This special session covers topics related to the orbital motion of artificial satellites, including spacecrafts that are orbiting the Earth, as well as the ones that go outside the vicinity of the Earth. The main topics include orbital maneuvers but also orbit determination and propagation, effects of perturbative forces, atittude determination and propagation, chaos and planetary motion.
Session Organizer(s):- Vivian Gomes, INPE, Brazil
- Antonio Prado, INPE, Brazil
MINISYMPOSIUM 3. Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
Space mission success depends on adequate dynamics investigation and control system performance. Besides, future advanced space missions will involve control system design technique with novel architectures, technologies, and algorithms to solve the Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control System problems. This session is open to papers with topics ranging from dynamics theoretical formulations to innovative control systems design that will advance the state of the art, reduce the cost of applications, and speed the convergence to hardware, numerical, or design trade solutions.
Session Organizer(s):- Luiz Carlos DeSouza, INPE, Brazil
MINISYMPOSIUM 4. Mathematical Applications in Electrical, Aerospace and Control Engineering
The aim of this session is to disseminate recent developments of mathematical applications in electrical and aerospace engineering, control, mechanics, electromagnetic fields, and radar cross section engineering. The session also surveys new contributions in applied mathematics and engineering sciences.
Session Organizer(s):- Ahmad Sabihi, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
MINISYMPOSIUM 5. Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization in Aerospace Industry
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) is an emerging field in aerospace engineering that attempts to introduce a structured methodology to locate the best possible design in a multidisciplinary environment, through the application of optimization algorithms. MDO can be considered to be a discipline in and of itself with an intention of acting as an agent to bind the other disciplines together.Papers are sought that address topics in development or application of MDO methodology, Multidisciplinary Analysis, and optimization methods. MDO applications of interest address aerospace and mechanical systems for use in Aerospace Insdustry that may incorporate any number of enabling technologies. Papers are also sought on Space Propulsion System design and Optimization. This includes design, optimization and application of Solid rocket motor and Liquid engine Systems an subsystems.
Session Organizer(s):- Ali Kamran, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), Beijing, China
- He LinShu, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), Beijing, China
- Amer Rafique, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), China
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