SCOPE

The purpose of the 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 all fields of modeling and simulation. 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.

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
Education and Training
eLearning Platforms
Laboratory Simulation Software
Computer Simulation Techniques
Case Studies
Petri Nets
Virtual Reality and Graphical Simulations
Discrete-Event Simulation
Security/Emergency Support Tools
Plant Simulation
Domain-Specific Tools
Serious Games
Team-Support Tools

AREA 2: FORMAL METHODS

Security
Distributed and Parallel Simulation
Decision Support
Mathematical Simulation
Neural Nets and Fuzzy Systems
Risk Analysis
Verification and Validation
Co-Simulation
Planning and Scheduling
Ontologies
Real-Time Systems
Conceptual Modeling
Stochastic Modeling and Simulation
Dynamical Systems Models and Methods
Non-Linear Systems
Optimization Issues

AREA 3: COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION

Interoperability
Fluid Dynamics
Environmental Modeling
Green Technologies
Crisis and Conflict Management Simulation
Collaborative Systems
Business Process Modeling
Service Value and Supply Chains
Multiscale Simulation
Performance Analysis
Biological and Social Systems Simulation
Agent-Directed Simulation
Biologically Inspired Systems Simulation

AREA 4: APPLICATION DOMAINS

Automotive Industry
Logistics
Intelligent Transportation
Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Materials
Sport and Entertainment
Wireless Systems
Sustainable City and Regional Planning and Engineering
GIS/GPS Systems
Hardware in the Loop Simulation
Process Engineering
Smart Cities and Homes
Cloud Computing Systems
Modeling and Simulation of Internet of Things (IoT) Systems
Modeling and Simulation of Cybersecurity Protocols and Schemes
Data Analytics and Simulation
Simulation of Energy Systems
Security and Military
Construction Engineering and Project Management
Telecommunication Systems and Networks
Clean Energy and Power Systems
Electronics Design and Manufacturing
Industrial Processes
Healthcare and Elderly Care
Ad Rare Event Simulation and Co-Simulation