SIMULTECH 2014 - 4th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH)

The purpose of the 4th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH) is to bring together researchers, engineers, applied mathematicians and practitioners interested in the advances and applications in the field of system simulation. Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering on one side domain independent methodologies and technologies and on the other side practical work developed in specific application areas. The specific topics listed under each of these tracks highlight the interest of this conference in aspects related to computing, including Conceptual Modeling, Agent Based Modeling and Simulation, Interoperability, Ontologies, Knowledge Based Decision Support, Petri Nets, Business Process Modeling and Simulation, amongst others.
SIMULTECH focuses on bridging formal methods and real world applications; therefore authors should highlight the benefits of Simulation Methodologies and Technologies for industry and services, either in general or for particular applications. Ideas on how to solve business problems, using simulation and modeling methodologies and technologies, will arise from the conference. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques and general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Proceedings of SIMULTECH. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. Both full research reports and work-in-progress reports are welcome. There will be both oral and poster sessions.
Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as tutorials dedicated to technical/scientific topics are also envisaged: companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in holding a tutorial, workshop or special session are invited to contact the conference secretariat or visit the conference website.
CONFERENCE AREAS
Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
1. SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
2. FORMAL METHODS
3. COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION
4. APPLICATION DOMAINS
AREA 1: SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
Enterprise Resource Planning
Petri Nets
Virtual Reality and Graphical Simulations
Discrete-Event Simulation
Security/Emergency Support Tools
Plant Simulation
Domain-Specific Tools
Serious Games
Team-support Tools
Education and Training
e-Learning Platforms
Laboratory Simulation Software
Computer Simulation Techniques
Case Studies
AREA 2: FORMAL METHODS
Security
Planning and Scheduling
Ontologies
Real-Time Systems
Conceptual Modeling
Stochastic Modeling and Simulation
Dynamical Systems Models and Methods
Non-Linear Systems
Optimization Issues
Distributed Simulation
Decision Support
Mathematical Simulation
Neural Nets and Fuzzy Systems
Risk Analysis
AREA 3: COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION
Interoperability
Collaborative Systems
Business Process Modeling
Service Value and Supply Chains
Multiscale Simulation
Performance Analysis
Social Systems Simulation
Agent Based Modeling and Simulation
Swarm Simulation
Fluid Dynamics
Biological Systems
Environmental Modeling
Green Technologies
Crisis Modelling and Simulation
AREA 4: APPLICATION DOMAINS
Automotive Industry
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Military and Defense
Construction Engineering and Project Management
Telecommunication Systems and Networks
Energy and Power Systems
Electronics Design and Manufacturing
Industrial Processes
Healthcare
Logistics, Traffic and Transportation
Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Materials
Sports
Wireless Systems
City and Regional Planning and Engineering
GIS/GPS Systems