28th European Simulation and Modelling Conference - ESM'2014, October 22-24, 2014, FEUP - University of Porto, Prel. Programme

Preliminary Programme

Session Timing

October 22
O8.00-17.00 Registration
O8.45-09.15 Welcome
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 Invited Speaker
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-17.30 Sessions
18.00-20.00 TBA

October 23
O8.30-17.00 Registration
O9.00-10.00 Invited 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 24
08.30-09.00 Registration
O9.00-10.00 Sessions
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Sessions
12.30-12.45 Closing Session and Best Paper Award

KEYNOTE

Tree data structures in the synthesis of effective computational algorithms with special focus on algorithms operating on the special matrices
Jerzy Respondek, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

INVITED SPEAKERS

Simulations and simulacra: history in video games
Andrew Elliott, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Airplane Emergency Analysis
Jaap Van den Herik, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands

TUTORIAL

How to use Quaternions on Modelling Rotations in 3d Space
Feliz Manuel Teixeira, FEUP- University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

SESSIONS

SIMULATION METHODOLOGY

OPT_09
Accelerating the Convergence of Parameter Search Techniques during Simulation based Optimization by Dimension Reduction Methods

Raphael-Elias Reisch and Christian Schröder, University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld, Bielefeld and Christoph Laroque, University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Zwickau, Germany

METH_04
Towards Holistic Modeling and Simulation of Discrete Event and Individual Based Behavior

Nikolaus Furian, Michael O'Sullivan and Cameron Walker, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and Dietmar Neubacher and Siegfried Vossner, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria

METH_11
Causality Test for Non Stationary Time Series

Farai F.Mlambo and Igor N.Litvine, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

METH_10
Modelling the Temperature and pH Decline Early Post Mortem of Beef Carcasses

Cristina Xavier, Ursula Gonzales-Barron and Vasco Cadavez, CIMO Mountain Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Braganza, Braganza and Alexandra Muller, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOLS

TOOLS_08
Simulation Tools for Robotics: Survey and Comparison

Torben Cichon and Malte Rast and Juergen Rossmann, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

TOOLS_13
Towards NetLogo and JADE integration: An Industrial Agent-in-the-loop approach

João Reis and Rosaldo Rossetti, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

OPT_04
Simulation of Openflow Scenarios Based on the NSDL Framework

Talita R. Pinheiro and Paulo N. M. Sampaio, Salvador University (UNIFACS), Ramon R. Fontes, IFBA, Salvador, Brazil and Eduardo M. D. Marques, University of Madeira (UMa), Funchal Madeira - Portugal

HARDWARE SIMULATION

PAR_01
Performance Simulation of Heterogeneous Computing Systems

Jussi Hanhirova and Vesa Hirvisalo, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

AGENT_07
Impact of Message Filtering on HPC Agent Based Simulations

Claudio Marquez, Eduardo Cesar and Joan Sorribes, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain

PAR_03
A method for porting HEP software Geant4 and Root to Intel Xeon Phi hardware accelerator

Pierre Schweitzer, Claude Mazel and David R.C. Hill, LIMOS UMR CNRS, Université Blaise Pascal, Aubière Cedex, and Cristina Cârloganu, Université Blaise Pascal, CNRS/IN2P3, Clermont-Ferrand, France

PAR_04
Numerical Reproducibility, Portability and performance of Modern Pseudo Random Number Generators: Preliminary study for parallel stochastic simulations using hybrid Xeon Phi computing processors

Van Toan Dao, Lydia Maigne, Vincent Breton and David R.C. Hill, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, Aubière Cedex, France and Hong Quang Nguyen, Université Nationale de Hanoï, Vietnam

SIM_AI_04
Performance analysis of a 240 thread tournament level MCTS Go program on the Intel Xeon Phi

Ali Mirsoleimani, Aske Plaat and Jaap van den Herik, Leiden Centre of Data Science, Leiden University and Jos Vermaseren, Nikhef Theory Group, Nikhef Amsterdam, The Netherlands

DATA SIMULATION

OPT_10
Ordering Data Sets by generating Graph Structures

Jürgen Klüver and Christina Klüver, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

SIM_AI_02
Simulation of the Ensemble Generation Process: the Divergence between Data and Model Similarity

Fabio Pinto, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

SIM_AI_01
A Stochastic Analysis of Nested Transactions Success Ratio in RTDBS

Mourad Kaddes, Laurent Amanton, Alexandre Berred and Bruno Sadeg, LITIS/LMAH, Le Havre University, le Havre, France and Majed Abdouli and Rafik Bouaziz, MIR@CL3, Sfax University, Tunisia

LEARNING SYSTEMS

PRED_SIM_01
New Solutions for Feasible Secured Reconfiguration of Embedded Control Systems

Rim Idriss, Adlen Loukil and Mohamed Khalgui, INSAT Institute, University of Cartage, Tunisia

SIM_AI_05
Centralized Versus Decentralized Team Coordination using Dynamic Scripting

Armon Toubman and Jan Joris Roessingh, National Aerospace Laboratory, Amsterdam, Pieter Spronck, Tilburg University, Tilburg and Aske Plaat and Jaap van den Herik, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

AGENT_17
Organization Learning and Cultural Co-Evolution using a GPU Accelerated Agent Based Simulation

Daniela Romano, James Percival and Dermot Breslin, University of Sheffield,, Sheffield, United Kingdom

AGENT_13
Analysing Collaborative Filtering algorithms in a Multi-Agent Environment

Tiago Cunha, Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti and Carlos Soares, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

FINANCIAL SIMULATION

AGENT_10
The Potential of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design for Agent-based Computational Economics

Tuong Manh Vu, Peer-Olaf Siebers and Christian Wagner, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

TOOLS_10
Analysis by State: An Alternative View on Discrete Event Time Series

Arne Koors and Bernd Page, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

RAND_01
Estimation of VaR and CVaR from financial data using simulated alpha-stable random variables

Kristina Sutiene, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania

AGENT_02
Incomplete Information and Learning in Dynamic Price Discrimination in Competitive Environments

Maria Paula V. Cicogna and Celma O. Ribeiro, Polytechnic School – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

MANAGEMENT SIMULATION

METH_06
Nature Analogous Methods for Everybody Applications to Human Resource Management

Christina Klüver and Jürgen Klüver, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

METH_03
Evaluation of Professional Group Knowlegde of Personnel of Complex Plants

Kirill Chernyshov, V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences, Moscow, Russia

AGENT_11
On Modeling Uncertainty in Resource Division Processing using Game against Nature Approach

Krzysztof Skrzypczyk, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

AGENT_01
Extroverted or Introverted Environmental Uncertainty and Performance of Organizational Aspirations

John Qi Dong, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIMULATION

OPT_01
Increase the efficiency of a call centre by developing stochastic data models for simulation

Ahmed A. Elfituri and Andy W. Lung, Kingston University London, United Kingdom

AGENT_14
Comparing Centralized and Decentralized Multi-Agent Approaches to Air Traffic Control

Álvaro Câmara and Daniel Castro Silva, University of Porto / LIACC, Porto, and Pedro Henriques Abreu, University of Coimbra / CISUC, Coimbra, Portugal

WATER NETWORKS SIMULATION

BIO_06_ENV
Computer Aided Planning of Water Nets Revitalization

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

TOOLS_11
Monitoring System’s Utilization for Risk Simulation in Water Distribution Systems

Alicja Bałut and Andrzej Urbaniak, Poznań University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

ELECTRONIC NETWORKS SIMULATION

METH_08
Co-Simulation of Complex Multi-Physics Systems: Application to an aeronautical Example

Romaric Guillerm, Hamid Demmou, and Alexandre Nketsa, CNRS, LAAS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France

AGENT_05
Multi-Agent Solution for a Self Mediator Sensor Network

Anton Ivaschenko, Samara State Aerospace University, Samara, Russia and Anton Minaev, Magenta Technology, London, United Kingdom

TOOLS_02
A Simulation Framework for Testing Collaborative P2P/ISP Traffic Engineering Mechanisms

Pedro Sousa, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

ROAD TRAFFIC SIMULATION

EMER_01
A Route Assignment Approach to Vehicle Emergency Evacuation

Dalila Lima, Miguel Sandim, Paula Fortuna and Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

TOOLS_04
Benchmarking Trajectory Matchers with SUMO

Jakob Erdmann, Rüdiger Ebendt German Aerospace Center, Berlin, Germany

TOOLS_06
Verification of the Real Time Fuzzy Control System using UPPAAL Model Checker

Henrikas Pranevicius, Mindaugas Snipas and Vytautas Pilkauskas, Kaunas University of Technology and Tadas Kraujalis, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania

LOGISTICS SIMULATION

LOGIS_01
E-Mobility in Logistics: A Qualification-Process-Gap Model

Matthias Klumpp, Torsten Marner and Hella Abidi, Institute for Logistics and Service Management, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen, Germany

LOGIS_03
Optimisation of Vessel Journeys for Oil Products Distribution

Hoang Thi Minh Ha and Gerrit K. Janssens, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium

OPT_07
Integrated Inventory-Transportation Problems with Common Carrier Freight Charges

Rawee Suwandechochai, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand and Gerrit K. Janssens, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium

OPT_14
A new Approach of Linking Mathematical Optimization and Discrete-Event Simulation for Operating Transshipment Terminals in the Parcel Delivery Industry

Daniel Diekmann, Jens Baudach and Uwe Clausen, TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany

TOOLS_16
3D Microsimulation of Milkruns and Pickers in Warehouses using SIMIO

António Vieira, Luís S. Dias, Guilherme B. Pereira, José A. Oliveira and M. Sameiro Carvalho, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

HOSPITAL LOGISTICS

TOOLS_05
Parameterized Modeling of Outpatient Departments in University Hospitals

Byoung K. Choi, Hyeonsik Kim, and Donghun Kang, KAIST, Daejeon, South-Korea
Arwa A. Jamjoom and Aisha M. Mogbil, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

INTEL_01
Simulating a Multi-Level Priority Triage System for Maternity Emergency

António Abelha, Eliana Pereira, Andreia Brandão and José Machado, Universidade do Minho, and Filipe Portela and Manuel Santos, Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

BIO_03
Scheduling Guidelines for a Multi-Room Proton Therapy Treatment Center

Stuart Price and Bruce Golden, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD and Edward Wasil, Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington , DC, USA

PRODUCTION STREAMLINING SIMULATION

OPT_12
Reducing Simulation Costs in ATCRSS Algorithm for Job Sequencing Problems

Shell Ying Huang and Ya Li, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

SUP_03
Apparel Mass Customization Modelling and Size Effect

Jocelyn Bellemare, University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), Montréal (Québec) Canada

SUP_01
Comparing Card Based Production Control Mechanisms in MTO Production

João Mortágua and S. Carmo-Silva, University of Minho, Braga, and Nuno O. Fernandes, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal

ANA_01
An Agent Based Simulation Approach to the Circular Two Dimensional Open Dimension Problem

João Pinho Ribeiro and Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti; FEUP; University of Porto; Portugal

MANUFACTURING OPTIMIZATION

PAR_06
Distribution Simulation Framework

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

OPT_02
Machine and Engine Adjustment

William Conley, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

PETRI_01
Faults and fault propagation modeling in Manufacturing systems based on colored Petri nets

Miklós Gerzson, Adrien Leitold and Katalin M. Hangos, University of Pannonia, Veszprém and Computer and Automation Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary

PETRI_02
On-line qualitative model based diagnosis of technological systems using colored Petri nets

Adrien Leitold, Miklós Gerzson, Anna I. Pózna, and Katalin M. Hangos, University of Pannonia, Veszprém and Computer and Automation Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

AGENT_04
A Novel Multi-Agent Based Architecture for Optimal Energy Distribution and Concurrent Fault Restoration of Smart Grids

Aymen Jaouadi, Tunis el Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia

CLOUD_01
Evaluation of Energy Consumption and QoS in the Four-Stage Scheduling in a Private Green Cloud Using Simulation

Osvaldo A. de Carvalho Junior, Sarita M. Bruschi, Regina H. C. Santana and Marcos J. Santana, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos and Federal University of Alfenas, Pocos de Caldas, Brazil

AGENT_16
Agent-based modelling for designing an EV charging distribution systems: a case study in Salvador of Bahia

Jose Evora and Jose Juan Hernandez, SIANI, Campus Universitario de Tafira, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain and Daniel Barbosa and Paulo Nazareno Maia Sampaio, Salvador University (UNIFACS), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

TOOLS_14
Simulation Tools for Integration Management Processes of Dispersed generation in Micro-Grid Supplied by Prosumers

Eugeniusz M. Sroczan, Hipolit Cegielski State College of Higher Education in Gniezno, Gniezno, Poland

ANA_02
Automatic Simulation Calibration: An Evaluation of Search Based Metaheuristics Applied to IEC 61131-3 Based Automation in the Power Systems Domain

Cláudio Silva, Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti and Jorge C. Pereira, Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto; Oporto, Portugal

OPT_05
New Pipelined-based Solutions for Optimal Reconfigurations of Real-Time Systems

Maroua Gasmi, University Tunis el Manar, Olfa Mosbahi and Mohamed Khalgui, INSAT Institute, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia and Luis Gomes, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal

FLUID FLOW SIMULATION

FLUID_01
Modeling and simulation of the CANDU 6 containment using Ansys CFX

R. Arsene, S.C. Energonuclear S.A, I. Prisecaru and D. Dupleac, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest and S. Nicolici3, Subsidiary of Technology and Engineering for Nuclear Projects (CITON-RATEN), Judet Ilfov, Romania

FLUID_02
A Contribution to the Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Manufacturing Tolerances in Process Industry

Peter Farber, Karin Farber, Nadine Kaczmarkiewicz, Sebastian Krick, Norman Kroppen and Youssef Marhoussi, IMH - Institute for Modelling and High-Performance Computing, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Krefeld, Germany

FLUID_04
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Investigation of Condensation in Greenhouses

Peter Farber, Nico Decker, Karin Farber, Jens Gräbel, Sebastian Krick and Peer Ueberholz, IMH - Institute for Modelling and High-Performance Computing, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Krefeld, Germany

BIO_01
Simulation of Collateral Flow Concept, Embodied in a Circuit Based Model

Henrikas Pranevicius, Darius Naujokaitis and Vytautas Pilkauskas, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania and Osvaldas Pranevicius, Hospital Queens, Flushing and Mindaugas Pranevicius, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, USA

MOTION SIMULATION

BIO_08
Dynamic Simulation of Human Motion

Joao Ferreira Nunes, Luis Paulo Reis, and Pedro Miguel Moreira, Instituto Politecnico de Viana do Castelo and LIACC and Rosaldo Rossetti and Joao Manuel R. S. Tavares, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

OPT_06
Modelling of the Biodynamic Response of the Human Body to Fore and Aft Vibration

Naser Nawayseh, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

OPT_15
Modelling and Simulation of a 6DOF Motion Platform with Permanent Magnet Linear Actuators for Testing in Wind Tunnel

E. Thöndel, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic

OPT_16
Hit Probability Based on Roll Variations for A Combat Vehicle

Hwan Il Kang, Kang Park and Sang Yeong Choi, Myongji University, Yongin, and Jae Jeong Pyun, Agency of Defense Development, Yuseong, South Korea

FIRE SIMULATION

BIO_04_ENV
Forest fire spread modelling; forest fire simulation; raster-based approach; geographical information system

Yves Dumond, University of Savoie, LISTIC Laboratory, Le Bourget-du-Lac, France

TOOLS_01
Algebra applied to the Multimodeling of Fire Protection Systems

Houda Chanti, Laurent Thiry and Michel Hassenforder, Universite de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse, France