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).
M1. Aeroelasticity and Multi-Physics in Aerospace
Recent developments of numerical analysis methods and computing powers have enabled us to conduct highly complicated multi-physics simulations. This Mini-Symposium covers a wide range of mathematical and computational issues in modern aerospace engineering, including interactions of aerodynamics, structural mechanics/dynamics, heat transfer, noise and control. Fundamental theoretical studies and new methods such as multi-disciplinary optimization, inverse analysis, probabilistic analysis, and nonlinear modeling and analysis are also within the scope of the symposium. The aim is to gather researchers working on these areas to share cutting-edge information.
Organizer(s):
Prof. A.V. Balakrishnan, UCLA, USA and
Dr. Toshiya Nakamura, Dr. Masato Tamayama, Dr. Jiro Nakamichi
Airframes and Structures Group, Aerospace Research and Development Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (ASG/ARD/JAXA)
M2. Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Control of Macro Elastic Structures, Including MEMS and NEMS and Applications
The aim of this symposium is to gather specialists of different areas working on the dynamics of problems related to elastic structures such as plates, shells, beams, cables and so on.
On the actual demand of the modern technology, in the modeling of such structures, it is unavoidable to take into account nonlinearities of the basic equations.
New phenomena in Dynamics as well as new approaches to older ones are expected to be discovered in the theoretical, numeric and experimental investigations of those structures.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, local and/or global bifurcations, dynamic instability, energy transfer, dynamical integrity profiles , chaos, control of chaos, singular perturbations and asymptotic methods and reduced order modeling.
On the other hand, in recent years, a large amount of research has been dedicated to new materials and their use in new structural components. Among new materials, functionally graded materials and other composites, shape memory alloys, magneto rheological materials, dielectric elastomers, polymers and thin-films have shown great potential for applications in all engineering fields. So, research has been conducted in applications of these materials from micro and nano structures to large space structures. These structures are usually rather slender leading to an eminently non-linear behavior, including new types of nonlinearities and forces.
Papers are solicited in all areas related to theoretical, computational and experimental aspects of the problem.
Organizer(s):
Prof. José Manoel Balthazar, UNESP-Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
Prof. Paulo Batista Goncalves, PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Prof. Marcio José Horta Dantas, UFU, Uberlandia, MG, Brazil
Prof. Andre Fenili, UFABC, Santo Andre, SP, Brazil
M3. Clifford algebras, Clifford analysis and their applications
The session aims to present the latest advances in the field of Clifford (geometric) algebras and their applications in mathematics, physics, engineering and other applied sciences. The proposed session intends to gather experts working on various actually important aspects of Clifford algebras and to explore new connections between different research areas. We expect a fruitful exchange of new ideas and collaboration regarding the research development of this discipline among the participants.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Svetlin Georgiev, University of Sofia, Bulgaria
Dr. Joao Morais, Technical University of Mining, Freiberg, Germany
Prof. Wolfgang Sproessig, Technical University of Mining, Freiberg, Germany
M4. Modeling and Simulation in Engineering
In recent years, the use of modeling and simulation techniques in engineering has accelerated with the advances in computational methods and resources. Modeling and simulation has become an important part of the research repertoire, supplementing and in some cases replacing lengthy experimentation procedures. Engineering parameters are difficult to predict and analyze before prototyping but modern modeling and simulation packages can replicate the actual phenomena in less time and cost. Modeling and simulation focuses on optimizing and predicting the performance and reducing the costs of complex systems that may involve multiple interacting disciplines, such as those found in automobiles, aircrafts, spacecrafts, industrial and manufacturing equipment, and various consumer products.
The multidisciplinary nature of this session invites papers on modeling and simulation models, methods and approaches with applications in the different disciplines of engineering including but not limited to Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Computer Science, Optimization, and Renewable energy. Papers may present innovative models, methods or the problem of solving engineering problems with the help of modeling and simulation. Other use of modeling and simulation in reducing design-cycle time and cost, while increasing the ability to meet all cost, schedule, and technical requirements, may also be addressed.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Amer Farhan Rafique, Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Ali Kamran, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
SS1. Mathematical Issues Associated with Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
Details: TBA
Organizer(s):
Dr. Rees Fullmer, Utah State University, USA
SS2. Statistical Methods in Engineering and Sciences
This special session will serve as a forum for discussing different issues of Stochastic Models and Methods in Engineering and Sciences. The idea of the session is to assemble researchers and practitioners from universities, institutions, industries, businesses and government, working in these fields. The session topics include but are not limited to the following areas: Recent advance in statistical inference; Reliability, safety and quality improvement; Risk management; Process monitoring and control; Stochastic modeling; Design of experiments; Statistical computing; Statistics in practice; Statistics in the health sector, the pharmaceutical industry and logistics; Data mining and warehousing.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Ilia B. Frenkel, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering, Israel
SS3. Physical Aspects of Nonlinear Differential Equations
This session will be on the application of Differential equations of all kinds and their various physical and engineering applications. The types of differential equations that will be considered in this section are ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, stochastic differential equations, fractional differential equations, nonlinear evolution equations, integro-differential equations, nonlinear integro-differential evolution equations and others. The applications will be considered in nuclear physics, nonlinear optics, plasma physics, fluid dynamics, magneto-fluid dynamics, electromagnetic theory, theoretical physics and others. The papers in this session will have applications to any such area(s) or other physical and engineering areas.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Anjan Biswas, Delaware State University, USAProf. Abdul Hamid Kara, Witwatersrand University, South Africa
Prof. Edmana V. Krishnan, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
SS4. State of the Art of Modeling, Numerical Analysis and Control of Wind Turbines
Wind energy has steadily established itself as one of the most reliable and affordable renewable energy resources. Therefore research in that field must be continuous and interdisciplinary. Wind turbine and component design have to be improved continually, i.e. basic research in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, dynamic forces, new materials, feasibility studies into new systems, determination of noise and its reduction methods, optimization methods, etc. Moreover, some additional problems need to be solved for offshore wind energy, such as designing reliable foundation structures, monitoring of operation and maintenance, and controlling for early failure detection, especially corrosion problems.
The main and analyzed subject in this session is highlighted by the topics of wind turbine: design, aerodynamic and aeroelasticity characteristics estimation, performance prediction using mathematical modelling and numerical techniques, improving wind turbine operational efficiency, control methods of wind turbine during power production. Therefore all papers including wind energy topics are welcome.
Our session includes but is not limited to: Optimizing Wind Turbine Performance; CFD Analysis on Wind Turbine Rotor; Rotational and 3-D Effects on Wind Turbine Blades; Aerodynamic Design Optimization of Wind Turbines (Rotor Blades, Airfoils); Structural-Response / Aeroelasticity Analysis; The Rotor-Tower Coupling Effect; Noise of Wind Turbines (Prediction and Reduction) Control Methods of Wind Turbine during Power Production; Wind Engineering.
Organizers(s):
Dr. Alexandru DUMITRACHE and Dr. Florin FRUNZULICA
“Gheorghe Mihoc-Caius Iacob" Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Applied Mathematics of the Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
SS5. Mathematical Medicine and Biology
This session will consist of the use of mathematical and statistical models to answer practical questions in biology and medicine. We are interested in using mathematical techniques such as ordinary and partial differential equations, equilibrium and stability analyses, control theory, data analysis or stochastic analysis to answer questions of practical importance to biologists, medics and public health workers. We envisage this as quite a broad session and any topic that involves mathematics or statistics applied to biology, medicine or public health will be suitable.
Organiser(s):
Dr. David Greenhalgh, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. UK
SS6. Harmonic Analysis, Inequalities, Homogenization Theory and Applications
The main aim of this session is to bring together researchers with different backgrounds and interests in all aspects of Harmonic Analysis, Inequalities, Homogenization Theory and Applications, and discuss for future cooperation and new directions of joint research. The participants are welcomed to present the newest developments and “status of the art” of their research fields. Special meetings with informal discussions will be organized, where in particular various kinds of applications will be highlighted.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Natasha Samko, CEAF, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Dr. Lars-Erik Persson, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
SS7. Integral Equations and Their Applications in Science and Technology
The aim of the session is to discuss both the theory of integral equations and their applications in engineering, mechanics, mathematical physics and so on. Special emphasis will be put on nonlinear integral equations, functional integral equations and the systems of integral equations. We are going to consider various topics of the theory of those integral equations which have a wide range of applications. The theory of fractional integral equations and their numerous applications will be also included.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Jozef Banas, Rzeszów University of Technology, Poland
Prof. Luis Castro, University of Aveiro, Portugal
SS8. Theory and Applications of Divergence and Information Measures and Related Topics
The session deals with various measures of divergence and information and discusses issues related to distribution characterizations. In addition the session deals with statistical inference based on such measures. Model selection criteria for various settings (time series models, survival models, Markov processes etc) as well as goodness of fit tests are expected to be covered.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Alex Karagrigoriou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Prof. Ilia Vonta, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
SS9. Sensitivity Analysis, Stability and Optimal Control in Dynamical Systems
Session dedicated to the memory of late Prof. Mihai Popescu (Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Applied Mathematics of the Romanian Academy, Romania).
Sensitivity analysis is conducted to evaluate the dependence of structural performance on design or imperfection parameter. Sensitivity analysis is classified dependent on whether the governing equation is linear or nonlinear. Nonlinear sensitivity analysis is further classified according to whether the structure in question is a regular state and sub-branches that are dependent on whether the singular state is associated with a limit point, a simple bifurcation point, a coincident critical point, and so on.
The optimal control problems is to minimize a scalar performance index subject to differential and algebraic constraints. The first differential conditions that determine optimal path are the Euler-Lagrange equations and the natural boundary conditions. If the control has a discontinuity, the optimal jump is determined by the Erdman-Weierstrass corner conditions. “The linear quadratic problem” and “linear two-point boundary value problems” is considered.
The main goal of the proposed Session is to bring together researchers involved in the following fields: Sensitivity analysis concerning the dependence of structural performance on design parameters, Stability of the Dynamical Processes with applications in Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aeroelasticity, Optimal Control in Dynamical Systems, The Linear Quadratic Problem and Linear Two-Point Boundary Value Problems with and without Parameters.
SS10. Development and applications of Lyapunov function methods
Session dedicated to his 80th birthday and the memory and honoring of late Prof V.M. Matrosov.
This session will include development of Lyapunov functions methods and applications in all areas including but not limited to robust, adaptive and intelligent control under uncertainities as well as under coordinate, parametric and structural perturbations. In particular, the session will also include vector Lyapunov functions and comparision principle, theory methods and applications and recent developments in all areas.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Stanislav Vassilyev, Russian Academy of Sciences
Dr. Seenith Sivasundaram, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
SS11. Mathematical problems related to the attenuation of acoustical perturbations occurring in lined ducts
Acoustic linings are used to line the surface of ducts in order to attenuate sound emission: for example in the intakes and bypass ducts of turbofan aircraft engines. Due to the practical importance of the problem, in the last 40 years a lot of experimental and theoretical results have been published concerning the subject.
The aim of this section is to bring together researchers working in the field in order to present progress obtained mainly in the mathematical problems related to the attenuation of acoustical perturbations occurring in lined ducts.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Agneta M. Balint, West University of Timisoara, Romania
Prof. Stefan Balint, West University of Timisoara, Romania
SS12. Advances in flight control
The aim of this session is to bring together researchers from different countries in order to provide a comprehensive coverage of advances and modern topics in flight control. It intends to cover the current main themes of flight control researches ranging from adaptive flight control mechanism; fault tolerant flight control; acceleration based flight control; helicopter flight control; comparison of flight control systems and fundamentals.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Stefan Balint, West University of Timisoara, Romania
Prof. Agneta M. Balint, West University of Timisoara, Romania
SS13. Fractional Dynamical Systems and Applications
This session will consists of theory and applications.
Theory includes but is not limited to: Fractional differential equations, Fractional control systems, Fractional impulsive systems, Delay systems, Boundary value problems, Qualitative theory and Numerical methods.
Applications include but are not limited to: chaotic systems, synchronization, neural networks, biological and bio-medical, engineering, chemical, nano, physical and control applications.
Organizer(s):
Bashir Ahmad, Eva Kaslik, Seenith Siva
SS14. New Transform Theory: Developments and Applications
Integral transform methods have proved to be not only prevalent, but also most successful in solving differential equations, and establishing connected theoretical results. With every new introduced integral transform, a new realm of analysis and applications results arise, in addition to the inter-connections with the already well known transforms such as Laplace, Fourier, Mellin and Hankel, etc. The barely two decades old units preserving Sumudu is such a prototype that is continuously thriving, not only because of its pedagogical simplicity, but also due to its vast use in physical problems. The recently introduced N-transform (dubbed as the Natural transform by the organizers) combining both Laplace and Sumudu transforms seems to have and equally rosy future as a prototype.
This session is open to any new development or application involving already well known transforms, or an introduction of any new ones provided its inception is mathematically justified. Hence, the organizers invite papers in this general direction, but connected ideas will be highly considered as well. Suggestions and recommendations are also welcome!
Organizer(s):
Dr. F.B.M. Belgacem, Faculty of Basic Education, PAAET, Shaamyia, Kuwait
Dr. Seenith Siva, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
SS15. Approximation and Control for Distributed Parameter Systems with Applications
This special session will focus on issues related to the construction of low dimensional approximations for control design for distributed parameter systems. Qualitative properties of particular approximation schemes, such as preservation of controllability, stabilizability under approximation, measure of robustness will also be discussed. The presentation will be in the context of real world applications.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Terry L. Herdman, Virginia Tech, USA
Dr. Janos Turi, University of Texas at Dallas, USA
SS16. Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Its Applications to Theoretical Physics and Mechanics
This session will be a forum for discussion on different methods of Nonlinear Functional Analysis for investigation of problems that describe some mathematical models of theoric physics and mechanic processes. Main topics can be Functional Spaces, Nonlinear BVP, Existence of Solution, Behaviour of Solution, Eigenvalue of Nonlinear Operators.
Organizer:
Prof. Kamal Soltanov, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
SS17. Mathematical Problems in Fire and Combustion Research
This session will deal with wide range of mathematical problems emerging in studies of reactive media. Fires, and combustion in general are extremely complex phenomena involving numerous physical and chemical processes, occurring over wide range of scales.
Discussions will be focused on the two fundamental approaches: 1) theoretical analysis, and 2) numerical methods.
Particular topics that are of interest include, but not limited to
- theoretical analysis of relevant ODE and PDEs
- asymptotic analysis
- instabilities, bifurcations and chaos in combustion systems
- efficient and novel numerical methods
- stochastic methods
- mathematical models and approaches for specific applied problems
One of driving objectives for the session is to identify and crystallise mathematical problems that are important for progress, but not yet receiving deserved attention from mathematical community.
The session aims to provide enjoyable open forum for interaction of theoreticians, applied researchers and industry users. Contributions revealing new, stimulating and perhaps controversial ideas are highly encouraged.
Organizer(s):
Prof. Vasily Novozhilov, University of Ulster, UK
SS18. Challenging Problems in Numerical Analysis
This session will focus on recent developments of numerical methods for difficult engineering and applicative problems. The considered topics include but are not limited to the main numerical techniques solving ordinary differential equations in their various aspects. Our aim is to bring together experts in this area with people working on simulation modelling.
The session will be devoted to Donato Trigiante's memory who passed away in September 2011. He was a leading mathematics researcher, a curious scientist who loved to investigate the connections between the continuous real world and its discrete approximation.
Organizer(s):
Dr. Pierluigi Amodio, University of Bari, Italy
Dr. Luigi Brugnano, University of Firenze, Italy
