27th ATHENS World Congress on Computational Intelligence, Energy & Industrial Engineering: CIEIE-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Computational Intelligence

Computational Intelligence focuses on sub-symbolic AI that can handle uncertainty and incomplete data.

  • Neural Networks (Deep Learning):

    • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for fault detection.

    • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and LSTMs for time-series energy forecasting.

    • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for synthetic data generation in sparse industrial environments.

  • Fuzzy Logic Systems:

    • Type-1 and Type-2 Fuzzy Logic for control systems.

    • Fuzzy Decision-Making in uncertain industrial environments.

  • Evolutionary Computing:

    • Genetic Algorithms (GA) for multi-objective optimization.

    • Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO).

    • Differential Evolution for engineering design.

  • Hybrid Systems:

    • Neuro-fuzzy systems (ANFIS).

    • Evolutionary Neural Networks.


2. Energy Engineering

This domain focuses on the generation, distribution, and efficient use of power through CI-enhanced tools.

  • Smart Grid Management:

    • Demand Side Management (DSM) and response forecasting.

    • Grid stability and frequency control using CI.

    • Microgrid optimization and islanding detection.

  • Renewable Energy Systems:

    • Solar irradiance and wind speed prediction.

    • Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) using fuzzy logic.

    • Optimal placement of wind turbines and solar farms.

  • Energy Storage & Battery Management:

    • State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) estimation.

    • Optimization of thermal management systems.

    • Second-life battery application modeling.

  • Thermal & Nuclear Energy:

    • Combustion process optimization.

    • Heat exchanger network synthesis.

    • Nuclear reactor safety monitoring using pattern recognition.


3. Industrial Engineering & Operations

This domain applies CI to streamline manufacturing, logistics, and human-machine interaction.

  • Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0/5.0):

    • Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS).

    • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) process optimization.

    • Real-time quality monitoring using machine vision.

  • Predictive Maintenance (PdM):

    • Remaining Useful Life (RUL) estimation of industrial machinery.

    • Vibration analysis and acoustic emission for fault diagnosis.

  • Supply Chain & Logistics:

    • Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP) using swarm intelligence.

    • Inventory management under stochastic demand.

    • Warehouse automation and robotics.

  • Human Factors & Ergonomics:

    • Cognitive workload assessment using CI.

    • Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) safety protocols.

    • Biomechanical modeling of industrial tasks.


4. Integrated & Cross-Disciplinary Applications

Where the three fields overlap to create sustainable, autonomous systems.

  • Energy-Aware Manufacturing:

    • Scheduling production lines to minimize peak energy consumption.

    • Carbon footprint tracking and reduction via CI optimization.

  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT):

    • Edge computing for real-time energy data processing.

    • Cybersecurity in energy infrastructure and smart factories.

  • Soft Computing in Policy:

    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of industrial products.

    • Energy market price forecasting and risk management.