25th European Simulation and Modelling Conference- ESM'2011, October 24-26, 2011, Guimaraes, Portugal, Preliminary Programme


Preliminary Programme

Session Timing

October 24
08.00-17.00 Registration
08.45-09.15 Welcome by the rector of the University, director of the Informatics department and the director of the Production Department
09.15-10.00 Keynote Speaker
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Sessions
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Sessions
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-17.30 Sessions
18.00-20.00 GUIDED CITY TOUR OF GUIMAREAS

October 25
08.30-17.00 Registration
09.00-10.00 Keynote Speaker
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Sessions
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Sessions/Tutorial
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-18.30 Sessions
20.00-23.00 Conference Dinner

October 26
08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-10.00 Sessions
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Sessions
12.30-12.45 Closing Session and Best Paper Award

Keynote Speakers

Evolutionary Intelligence in Agent Modeling
José Neves, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal

Faithful digital 3D reconstruction of large cities using Computer Vision/Computer Graphics collaboration techniques
André Gagalowicz, INRIA - Rocquencourt, Domaine de Voluceau, Le Chesnay Cedex, France

Tutorial

Business Intelligence and Data Mining with the R Tool
Paulo Cortez, University of Minho, Campus de Azurem, Guimaraes, Portugal

Sessions Overview

DISCRETE SIMULATION METHODOLOGY

DSMT_02
An Easy Extendable Modeling Framework for Discrete Event Simulation Models and their Visualization

Hendrik Renken, Christoph Laroque and Matthias Fischer, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany

METH_04
Regression Based Metamodeling Approach for Nonstationary Simulation Output Analysis

Rita Marques Brandao, Universidade dos Acores and CEG-IST, Ponta Delgada and Acacio M. O. Porta Nova, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal

TOOLS_01
Towards Performance Based Design: Scope of Using Computer Based lighting Simulation Tool for predicting possible efficient luminaire layout of a Production Space in context of Dhaka Region, Bangladesh

Md. Mohataz Hossain, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Palassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh

MONTE CARLO SIMULATION

DSMT_04
Comparison of Monte Carlo Methods through a Case Study

Megdouda Ourbih-Tari and Abdelnasser Dahmani, University A. Mira of Bejaia and Latifa Ourbih-Baghdali, ENSTP, Algiers, Algeria

AI_03_FUZ
Reliability Based Pareto Optimal Design of Controller for Probabilistic Systems using Fuzzy Rule Based System and GA

Gh. Zarepour, M. Ghamati, B. Ahmadi, A. Jamali, and N.Nariman-zadeh, The University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

PETRI NET SIMULATION

METH_10_PETRI
Activity Diagram 2 Petri Net: Transformation Based Model in Accordance with the OMG SYSML Specifications

Damien Foures, CNRS-LAAS, Vincent Albert, University of Toulouse and Jean-Claude Pascal, INSA, UTM, LAAS, Toulouse Cedex 4, France

PETRI_01
Time Coverage Reachability Analysis of TB Nets

Carlo Bellettini and Lorenzo Capra, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy

NEURAL NETWORK SIMULATION

AI_02_NEUR
Calculation of Probability of Failure using GMDH Type Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms

B. Ahmadi, M. Ghamati, A. Jamali, N.Nariman-zadeh and Gh. Zarepour, The University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

AI_04_NEUR
Optimal Design of PID Controller Using Model Predictive Control and GMDH-type Neural Networks

Vahid Majdabadi-Farahani, Maryam Hanif, Nader Nariman-Zadeh, Ali Jamali and G. Zare’pour, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

AI_06_NEUR
Supervised Self-Organization using Joined Growing Neural Gas

Dusan Fedorcak and Ivo Vondrak, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

MULTI-AGENT SIMULATION

COMPLEX_01
A Survey on Complexity Sciences and their Modeling Techniques

Javad Jassbi and Morteza Mahmoudzadeh, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

AGENT_02
Multi-Hierachical-Agent Based Modelling Simulation Framework

Carlos Bragança de Oliveira and António Carvalho Brito, Universidade do Porto Porto, Portugal

METH_03_AI
Cartography of Multi-Agent Model Parameter Space through a reactive Dicotomous Approach

Patrick Taillandier and Frédéric Amblard, IRIT, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France

AI_05_NEUR
Integration of multi-agent system in the segmentation of medical images

Cherifa Nabila Chaoui and Fatima Bendella, SIMPA, University of Science and Technology of Oran-USTO, Oran El Mnaouer, Algeria

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

METH_08
Basic Constructions for the Definition of the Software Development Process with Formal Methods

Jan Kožusznik and Svatopluk Štolfa, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

TOOLS_02/DSMT_06
System Dynamic Simulation Approach of Software Development Process in Haskell

Jan Kožusznik, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

LOGIS_10_TOOLS
Simulation as a decision Support Tool in Maintenance Float Systems – The Automatic Generation of Simulation Programs

Francisco Peito and Armando Leitão, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, Bragança and Guilherme Pereira and Luis Dias, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal

TOOLS_07
ECLIPSE-DDML: A Graphical Modelling Tool for Dynamic System Simulation

Ufuoma Bright Ighoroje, African University of Science and Technology Abuja, Nigeria

DISTRIBUTED PARALLEL SIMULATION

HPCN_04
HLA High Performance and Real-Time Simulation Studies with CERTI

Jean-Baptiste Chaudron, Martin Adelantado et Eric Noulard, ONERA and Pierre Siron, Institut Superieur de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace, France

HPCN_05
Warp-Level Parallelism: Enabling Multiple Replications In Parallel on GPU

Jonathan Passerat-Palmbach, Jonathan Caux, Pridi Siregar and David R.C. Hill, ISIMA, Aubiere, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, LIMOS, Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, Aubiere and Integrative Biocomputing, Nouvelles Structures Chantepie, France

HPCN_08_LOGIS
Simulation Based Evaluation of QOS Guided Scheduling for Distributed Computing in Large Environments

Florin Pop, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

HPCN_03
Enhancement of Ant Colony Optimization for Grid Job Scheduling and Load Balancing

Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud, Aniza Mohamed Din and Husna Jamal Abdul Nasir, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

DEVS

HPCN_01
An Objective Driven Framework for Discrete Event Simulation of Continuous Systems

V.Albert and A.Nketsa, CNRS; LAAS; Universite de Toulouse, Toulouse, France

HPCN_07_DEVS
A Generic Methodology to DEVS Parallel and Distributed Simulation

Adedoyin Adegoke, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Nigeria and Mamadou K. Traoré, Université Blaise Pascal, LIMOS, Clermont-Ferrand 2, France

BUSINESS SIMULATION

METH_09
Storyboards Method and Structures Shot

David Ježek and Svatopluk Štolfa, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

ENV_01_INTEL
Trust Model for Social Network

Arnostka Netrvalova and Jiri Safarik, University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czech Republic

METH_02
Competency Based Human Resources Allocation in Business Process Simulations

Štěpán Kuchař and Jan Martinovič, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

BUS_01
Market Segmentation through Conjoint Analysis using Latent Class Models

Liberato Camilleri and Lara Marie Azzopardi, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

AI_08
Using Data Mining for Bank Direct Marketing: An Application of the Crisp DM Methodology

Sérgio Moro and Raul M. S. Laureano, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE – IUL), Lisbon, and Paulo Cortez, Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

INDUSTRIAL DECISION MAKING

LOGIS_07_TOOLS
A Simulation Study of a Multi-Site Production Plant using ARENA

António Carvalho Brito, Carlos Bragança de Oliveira and Paulo Sá Marques, Universidade do Porto, INESC, Porto, Portugal

METH_06
MDE in Action: First Steps towards a Crop Model Factory

Guillaume Barbier, ITK SAS, Montpellier and François Pinet, Cemagref, UR TSCF, Aubière and David R.C.Hill, Clermont Université, CNRS, Université Blaise Pascal, LIMOS, ISIMA, Clermont-Ferrand, France

METH_07
Use of the Belief Theory to formalize Agent Decision Making Processes: Application to cropping Plan Decision Making

Patrick Taillandier, IRIT - Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France

INDUSTRIAL OPTIMIZATION

OPT_01_METH
Optimizing Binary Outcomes obtained from Decision Making Pattern on Pace Rating

Peeradaech Suwittayaruk and Dirk Van Goubergen, Ghent University, Ghent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium

OPT_06
Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in a Textile Production System

Sérgio Oliveira, José A. Oliveira, Luís S. Dias, Guilherme Pereira, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

OPT_03
A Simulation of Allocation the Power Reserve in the Power System and Microgrid containing Renewables

Eugeniusz M. Sroczan, State Higher Vocational School in Gniezno, Gniezno, Poland

ENGINEERING SIMULATION

METH_13_IND
Simulation and Experimental Techniques for the Analysis of localized Incremental Forging Operations

Ana M. Camacho, Marta M. Marín, Claudio Bernal and Miguel A Sebastián, National Distance University of Spain (UNED), Madrid, Spain

TOOLS_05
Real-Time Simulation of Automated Mechanical Transmissions

Marius Bataus Daniela Vasiliu Nicolae Vasiliu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

ELECTRONICS SIMULATION

METH_14_IND
Modeling of the Advanced Spin Transfer Torque memory macro and Micromagnetic Simulations

Alexander Makarov, Viktor Sverdlov, Dmitry Osintsev, Josef Weinbub, and Siegfried Selberherr, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria

DSMT_03
A Simulation Study for T0/T1 Data Replication and Production Activities within CMS

Ciprian Dobre, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania and Iosif C. Legrand, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA

TOOLS_03
NS-3 Simulation and Management of WiMAX and LTE Networks with NSDL

Eduardo M.D. Marques, Jorge J.F. Sousa, Paulo N.M. Sampaio, Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI), University of Madeira (UMa), Funchal/Madeira, Portugal

TRANSPORT SIMULATION

LOGIS_01
A Thirty-Two Thousand Variable Nonlinear Transportation Problem

William Conley, Austin E. Cofrin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

LOGIS_11
A Simulation Approach to Support the Design of Flexible Transport Systems

Ana Dias, Joaquim Oliveira, José Telhada and Maria Sameiro Carvalho, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

LOGIS_15
Mathematical Model and Industrial Application of Four Index Transportation Problem

Michel Gourgand, Tuyet-Hoa Pham and Alain Tanguy, Blaise Pascal University, Aubière Cedex, France

VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIMULATION

LOGIS_13
Autonomous Vehicles Simulation: A Comprehensive review

Jose L. F. Pereira and Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti, LIACC, University of Porto

LOGIS_03
Utilisation of Computer Simulation for testing additional Support for Dispatching Rail Traffic

Jan Fikejz and Antonín Kavička, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic

GPS BASED SIMULATION

GPS_01
GPS Based Real-Time Transport Control for Production Network Scheduling Simulation

Matthias Klumpp and Christof Kandel, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen, Germany

GPS_02
Shapley Value Simulation for Allocating GHC Emission Savings due to Logistic Pooling within ECR Cooperation

Christian Wick and Matthias Klumpp, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen, Germany

LOGISTICS PROBLEMS SIMULATION

EDU_02
A Computer Assisted Study concerning the Impact of Bucket Capacity on Efficiency of Construction Processes

Magdalena Hajdasz and Adam Marlewski, Poznań University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

METH_11
An Empirical Evaluation of Martins’ Algorithm for the Multi-Objective Shortest Path Problem

Gerrit K. Janssens, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium and Jose Maria Pangilinan, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines

ANMT_02
An exact Algorithm for the Full Truckload Pick-Up and Delivery Problem with Time Windows: Concept and Implementation Details

Gerrit K. Janssens and Kris Braekers, IMOB, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium

LOGIS_08
Green Bullwhip Effect Simulation

Matthias Klumpp, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen, Germany

AGENT_03
Goal-Based Agents in Material Flow Simulations –Integration of an Agent Programming Framework in the Discrete Event Simulator D3FACT

Alexander Klaas, Christoph Laroque, Hendrik Renken and Wilhelm Dangelmaier, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany

WAREHOUSE SIMULATION

LOGIS_09
Simulation in the Warehouse Design and Management Context: A Survey

Carla A. S. Geraldes, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, and Maria Sameiro Carvalho and Guilherme A B Pereira, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

LOGIS_12
An Integrated Approach for Warehouse Design and Planning

Carla A. S. Geraldes, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança and Maria Sameiro Carvalho and Guilherme A. B. Pereira, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

LOGIS_04
Humanitarian Logistics Depot Location Model

Christof Kandel, Hella Abidi and Matthias Klumpp, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen, Germany

INVENTORY LOGISTICS

DSMT_01
Workload Control Methods Stability

Nuno O. Fernandes, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, and S. Carmo-Silva, University of Minho, CITEP, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal

LOGIS_02
Simulation of JIT multi-stage multi-product supply chain, and optimization of objectives

Seyed Kamal Chaharsooghi and Arman Sajedinejad, Tarbiat Modares, University. Jalal ale Ahmad Highway, Tehran, Iran

LOGIS_06
Simulation as Tools to estimate the Homogenization Efficiency of Bulk Material Handling

Mark B. Duinkerken, Dingena L. Schott, Jos T. van der Geest, Paul Stoop and Gabriel Lodewijks, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

FLUID FLOW SIMULATION

FLUID_01
CFD Modeling of the SDS2 Injection System for CANDU6 Nuclear Reactor

I. Prisecaru, S. Nicolici and D. Dupleac, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, and I. P. Niţă, Magurele – Ilfov, Romania

ANMT_01
Performance and Flow field Analysis for a Diffuser Pump at Different Flow and Design Parameters

I. Shahin, M. Abd Elganny, O.E. Abdellatif, Samir S. Ayad and M.F. Abd Rabbo, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

METH_16_HPCN
Hybrid modeling and simulation of a multi-product reactive distillation column

Ramon R.H. Schiffelers, Edwin Zondervan, Jacobus E. Rooda and Andre B. de Haan, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

METH_17_ENG
Modeling, Simulation and Dynamic Identification of the Electro Hydraulic Proportional Valve

Bogdan Mihalescu, Constantin Călinoiu, Daniela Vasiliu and Nicolae Vasiliu, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

AI_09
Uni-axial Compressive Strength Prediction of Jet Grouting Columns using Support Vector Machines

Joaquim Tinoco, António Gomes Correia and Paulo Cortez, Universidade do Minho , Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, Portugal

WASTEWATER SIMULATION

FLUID_02
Comparative Modeling of Hydraulic Load of Water and Wastewater Networks

Jan Studzinski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Systems Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland

ENV_07
Modeling and simulation of technological wastewater neutralization system in the brewing industry

Andrzej Urbaniak, Wojciech Góra and Rafał Brodziak, Poznań University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

METH_12_OPT
Momentum Probability and staffing Calculations for Comet, Meteor and Asteroid Defense

William Conley, Austin E. Cofrin School of Business, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

ENV_03_HOS
Simulating Medical Disasters with Realistic Victim Profiles

Christophe Ullrich and Filip Van Utterbeeck, Royal Military Academy, Brussels and Erwin Dhondt, Queen Astrid Military Hospital, Neder-Over-Heembeek and Michel Debacker, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium

ENV_05
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment with constrained Design of Experiments, using a Model Driven Engineering Approach

Romain Lardy, Gianni Bellocchi, Bruno Bachelet and David R.C. Hill, Grassland Ecosystem Research Unit, INRA, Clermont Université, CNRS, and ISIMA, Clermont Ferrand, France

MEDICAL SIMULATION

ENV_02
Spatial Simulation of a (h1N1) Influenza Virus Spreading Comparison with Regional Data

Luc Touraille, Delphine Bas, Julien Keruzec, Claude Mazel and David R.C. Hill, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, ISIMA / LIMOS, Clermont-Ferrand and CNRS, Aubiere, and Amandine Letagneaux, Damien Mouly, Carine Boige and Alain Leroy, InVS – CIRE Auvergne, Clermont Ferrand and Alexandre Muzy, LISA, CNRS, Universita di Corsica Pasquale Paoli, Corti, France

ENV_11_BIO
Last advances in the simulation of the blood clots interaction for use in a new developed mechanical thrombectomy device

G. Romero, I. Moreno and M.L. Martínez, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain and G. Pearce and N.D. Perkinson, Wolverhampton University, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

ENV_04_BIO
Simulation Approach for Systems Radiation Biology

David Sarramia, Lydia Maigne, Vincent Breton, Laurent Deroussi, Benjamin Louvet, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, CNRS, Clermont-Ferrand, France

METH_05
Shape Parameterisation of Tablet Shapes using Partial Differential Equations

Norhayati Ahmat, Hassan Ugail and Gabriela González Castro, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom

MEDICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS I

AGENT_01-INTEL
A Moral Decision Support System in Medicine

Gabriel Pontes, Ana Duarte, David Cuevas, Miguel Miranda, Antonio Abelha and Jose Machado, Universidade do Minho, CCTC, Braga, Portugal

ENV_08_HOS
Digital Clinical Guidelines Modelling

Tiago Oliveira, Ângelo Costa and Paulo Novais, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal and João Neves, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho EPE, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

ENV_09_HOS
An open source decision support system to improve healthcare show rates

Hugo Peixoto, Manuel Filipe Santos, António Abelha and José Machado, Universidade do Minho, Braga, and António Correia, Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde, Portugal

ENV_13_HOS_OPT
Performance Measuring of a Paediatric Operating Theatre: A Discrete Event Simulation Approach

Latifa Dekhici and Khaled Belkadi, University Mohamed Boudiaf, Oran, Algeria and Alain Tanguy, University Blaise Pascal, Les Cézeaux, Aubière Cedex, France

MEDICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS II

INTEL_01
Object trajectory simulation - An evolutionary approach

Pedro Goncalves, Luciano Alves, Tiago S_a, Miguel Miranda, Antonio Abelha and Jose Machado, Universidade do Minho, CCTC, Braga, Portugal

INTEL_02
Towards Intelligent Drug Electronic Prescription

Júlio Duarte, João Neves, Marco Gomes, Vitor Marques, Manuel Filipe Santos, António Abelha and José Machado, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal

INTEL_03
Enabling Real-time Intelligent Decision Support in Intensive Care

Filipe Portela and Manuel Filipe Santos, Universidade do Minho, Guimarães and Pedro Gago, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, and Álvaro Silva and Fernando Rua, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto and António Abelha. José Machado and José Neves, Universidade do Minho, Portugal

EDU_01
Usability Evaluation in Virtual Environment of a Tool for Early Diagnosis of Dementia

Syadiah Nor Wan Shamsuddin, Elizabeth Walters, Hassan Ugail and Valerie Lesk, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom