CJK-OSM8 2014 - The Eighth China-Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems (CJK-OSM8)

Symposium Topics
Optimization Methods
- Optimization theories and algorithms
- Size, shape, and topology optimization
- Optimization problems with multiple disciplines, scales, physics, and objectives
- Design sensitivity analysis and global optimization
- Parallel (or grid) computing in optimization
Design under Uncertainty
- Uncertainty propagation analysis
- Reliability analysis and design optimization
- Robust design optimization
- Model verification and validation (V&V)
- Time-dependent reliability analysis and design
Approximations, Surrogates, and Metamodeling
- Approximation techniques
- Approximation-based design optimization
- Error and convergence study
- Model order reduction and benchmarking studies
Optimization for Noise, Vibration, and Smart Structures
- Tailoring acoustic-vibration characteristics
- Optimization for noise/vibration suppression and control
- Smart structure and energy harvesting
- Actuators, sensors, and signal processing
- Condition monitoring, damage detection, non-destructive testing
Optimization in Core Engineering Areas
- Aerospace engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Naval/ocean engineering, defense, energy, nuclear, civil, and transportation
- Electronics, electrical systems and appliances
- Bioinspired and biomedical engineering; metamaterials
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, etc.)