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Track 1. Collective Behavior in Complex Systems (CoBeCoSy)

Track chairs:

Alessandro Biancalani (alessandro.biancalani@devinci.fr), ESILV Engineering School, De Vinci Research Center

Peter Saba (peter.saba@devinci.fr), EMLV Business School, De Vinci Research Center

 

The link for the template that must be used for this particular topic:

http://biancalani.org/biancalani_files/2024-CoBeCoSy-abstract-template.zip

 

The topic:

Complex systems are intended as a multitude of interacting particles. Examples are fluids (intended as composed of neutral particles), or plasmas (composed of charged particles), or populations of cells or individuals. The complexity arises with the creation of collective behaviors, like waves, or instabilities, or trends, which are typically co-existing at different scales, and interacting in a self-consistent way. The interaction among collective phenomena and the evolution in time of such a complex system is described by an intrinsically nonlinear multiscale model.

 

This topic seeks submissions of experts in different fields, like physicists or mathematicians of fluids, or plasmas, or populations. The common goal is the description of the mathematical models governing the collective phenomena in these different fields.

 

Contributions may include, but are not limited to, research that explores:

•             Waves and instabilities in fluids, plasmas, or populations

•             Turbulence in fluids, plasmas, or populations

•             Interaction of systems at different states (e.g., fluids/solids)

•             Structure formation in phase space

•             Wave-particle interaction

 

Scientific Committee

Alessandro BIANCALANI (ESILV/DVRC)

Francisco CHINESTA (ENSAM/PIMM)

Xavier GARBET (CEA/IRFM)

Sofiane KHELLADI (ENSAM/LIFSE)

Alessandro RETINO (Ecole-Polytechnique/LPP)

Francesco SALVARANI (ESILV/DVRC and University of Pavia, Italy)

Antoine SELLIER (Ecole-Polytechnique/LadHyX)

Eric SONNENDRUECKER (Max Planck Institute, Germany)

 

Submission Requirements

(Extended) abstracts have to be submitted in pdf, not exceeding 1 page. Please send your work directly to alessandro.biancalani@devinci.fr.

The presentations have the form of invited talks, contributed orals, and contributed posters. Contributors can choose whether they wish to have their proceeding published in the book of proceedings, within the end of the conference.

 

Conference Fees

PhD students: 50 Euros (200 euros including social dinner)

Early registration: 150 Euros (300 euros including social dinner)

Late registration: 200 Euros (350 euros including social dinner)

 

Important Dates

•             Abstract submission deadline: April 22d, 2024.

•             Notification of acceptance of posters/orals: May 1st, 2024.

•             Deadline for the registration: May 24th

•             Proceedings submission deadline: December 2024.

 

Invited talks

 

1) Fulvio ZONCA (ENEA, Italy), keynote speaker, "Structure formation and transport in magnetized fusion plasmas"

2) Alain BOURDIER (University of New Mexico), "Effect of atmospheric turbulence on modulational instability in laser-pulse propagation"

3) Daniele Del SARTO (University of Lorraine at Nancy), "Phase space filamentation and departure from thermodynamical equilibrium in low collision fluids"

4) Bruno DESPRES (Sorbonne University), "Coupled Vlasov-Euler models of thick sprays for heavy dusts"

5) Didier GOSSARD (ESILV), "Energetic-particle induced geodesic acoustic modes in plasma regimes of ITER"

6) Guillaume GUERARD (ESILV/DVRC), "Socio-technical complex system modeling"

7) Ozgur GURCAN (LPP-Palaiseau), "Layering in dissipative drift wave turbulence"

8) Emma LESCHIERA (ESILV/DVRC), "Mathematical modelling of tumour-immune interactions: discrete and continuum approaches"

9) Alexey MISHCHENKO (Max Planck Institute, Germany), "Numerical tools for the investigation of turbulence, instabilities, and flows in fusion plasmas"

10) Aminallah RABIA (ESILV), "Computational Fluid Dynamics of the wind in the city"

11) Juvert Njeck SAMA (University of Lorraine at Nancy), "Zonal flows as mediators of energetic particles and turbulence in magnetized plasmas"

12) Mathieu SPECKLIN (CNAM/LIFSE), "Immersed Boundary Method for the prediction of interactions between fluid and other continuum"

13) Raafat TALHOUK (ESILV/DVRC), "Asymptotic Models in shallow water"

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Track 2. Challenges in the deployment of smart and intelligent systems 

Track chairs:

 

Topic:

The deployment of smart and intelligent systems presents a myriad of challenges but also opportunities across various domains. This conference section aims to explore these complexities, inviting submissions that delve into the interdisciplinary nature of deploying new technologies such as emerging materials, virtual reality, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and their implications on organization theory, organizational behavior, international and corporate strategy, and sustainability. By examining the challenges and opportunities inherent in the deployment of these systems, this section seeks to facilitate a comprehensive discussion at the intersection of technological advancements and organizational dynamics.

 

Themes:

This section will delve into the following themes:

  1. Emerging Technologies and Sustainability: Exploration of challenges and opportunities in deploying virtual reality, robotics, AI, and other emerging technologies with a focus on sustainability and green innovation.

  2. Emerging materials and their impact on human life: Investigation of the role of new materials in developing environmentally friendly solutions and enhancing user and customer experiences. Material applications can include energy and manufacturing materials, intelligent implants, smart cities, mobile phones, advanced composites, etc.

  3. Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) Trends: Examination of recent trends in Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) and their influence on organizational behavior, leadership, and psychology.

  4. Challenges in Intelligent System Deployment: Analysis of challenges associated with deploying intelligent systems that leverage HMI principles, including cybersecurity, network integration, network integration, the adaptation and optimization of last-mile delivery processes.

  5. Affect, Emotions, and Subjectivity: Exploration of the affective dimensions of technology deployment, including affect, emotions, and psychology. Understanding how users interact emotionally with smart and intelligent systems is crucial for designing effective and user-friendly solutions.

  6. Ethics of AI and Gamification in Smart Systems: Delving into the ethical considerations surrounding AI algorithms and gamification in smart system deployments. This theme will investigate the ethical implications of AI algorithms in decision-making processes, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations of implementing gamification strategies in organizational settings.

 

Scope of the Section:

This section will encompass research areas including, but not limited to:

  1. Investigation of the challenges in deployment and the opportunities in virtual reality, robotics, AI while underlining sustainability and green innovation, and eventually their impact on management, organizations, marketing, and e-commerce.

  2. The role of innovative and intelligent materials and systems for the development of environment-friendly systems and the enhancement of user and consumer experiences.

  3. Exploration of recent trends in the domain of Human-Machine interaction (HMI) and their influence on organizational behavior, leadership, and organizational psychology.

  4. Challenges in the deployment of intelligent systems that leverage Human-machine interaction (HMI) principles.

The key subjects to be covered are (but not limited to): Emerging materials, Robotics, Virtual reality, e-commerce, AI, Green innovation, Organization theory, Organizational behavior, Organizational psychology, Human-machine interaction (HMI), Management, Strategy, Emotions and Last mile delivery.

 

Submission guidelines:

For research-in-progress, authors are invited to submit on ICTO’s EasyChair system extended abstracts that clearly articulate the research question, methodology, findings, and implications for theory and practice. Extended abstracts should provide a comprehensive overview of the work, highlighting its relevance to the conference themes. They should be at least three pages and no more than five pages in length, including the references, with an overall word limitation set at 2,000 words.

  • Submission deadline: April 15th, 2024

  • Notification of acceptance: May 1st, 2024

  • Proceedings submission deadline: December 2024

 

For full papers, authors are invited to submit on ICTO’s EasyChair system original, unpublished papers that are not under consideration in any other conference or journal. Please mention that you are targeting this topic. Submissions should clearly articulate the challenge addressed, the approach taken, the findings, and their implications for the deployment of smart and intelligent systems. All papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process assessing their originality, quality, and relevance to the theme of the call.

  • Paper length: 6,000 to 8,000 words.

  • Formatting: Please follow the ICTO conference template.

  • Submission deadline: April 30th, 2024.

  • Notification of acceptance: May 15st, 2024.

  • Proceedings submission deadline: December 2024.

 

Conference Fees:

https://www.icto2024.com/about-1

Including pre-conference workshop: https://www.icto2024.com/about-9

We look forward to receiving your contributions in the domain of smart and intelligent systems deployment.

 

Invited Speakers:

  • Prof. Mark Thompson, Professor of Digital Economy, University of Exeter Business School, United Kingdom

  • Prof  Daniel Bonamy, Research Director at CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, France

  • Prof. Vu-Hieu Nguyen, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Paris 12 Val de Marne University, France

Track 3. Navigating the Complexity and Acceptability of Low-Carbon Energy Transition in the 21st Century

Track chairs:

 

Topic

The urgent need for a shift to sustainable energy systems is highlighted by the challenges of climate change and environmental damage. This necessary move towards energy solutions that are technologically innovative and holistic in social, economic, and environmental terms requires detailed understanding due to the complex interaction of socio-economic, ethical, and environmental considerations. This complexity underscores the importance of in-depth academic research to grasp the varied factors influencing the adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Public and social acceptability is crucial for the success of new energy technologies (Batel, 2020; Fournis & Fortin, 2017). Public engagement and perceptions significantly influence their acceptance and implementation (Dehler-Holland et al., 2022). Previous studies have shown that lacking public involvement can hinder the introduction of such technologies, highlighting the importance of public inclusion in the innovation process (Jones et al., 2019). Moreover, the acceptance and market success of these technologies depend on their social and technological legitimacy (Rohe & Chlebna, 2021; Markard et al., 2016). Public activities like lobbying and the need to match societal norms stress the need for these innovations to be recognized as legitimate (Torma & Aschemann-Witzel, 2023). Inadequate engagement with the public can cause strategic setbacks or restrict technology deployment (Süsser et al., 2022), positioning public engagement, social acceptability and legitimacy as key elements for the endorsement and success of new energy innovations.

The call for extended abstract invites research exploring the multifaceted impacts of low-carbon energy technologies, emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach that includes both STEM and SHS perspectives, and focusing on understanding social acceptability, stakeholder engagement, ethical considerations, and the incorporation of socially responsible practices in developing low-carbon energy solutions. The goal is to promote dialogue that reconciles technological innovation with social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

This call aims to: (1) foster collaborative research across engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences, and indigenous knowledge to advance low-carbon energy technologies; (2) highlight the importance of comprehensive strategies that recognize the complexity of energy transitions, including leveraging local and indigenous insights for better social and climate adaptation; and (3) contribute to creating a sustainable, fair, and efficient energy framework by advocating for an integrated approach to the energy transition.

We welcome diverse contributions, including conceptual analysis, empirical research, systematic reviews, and innovative methodologies, that critically examine key themes in this area, such as the following:

  • Public perceptions, social acceptability and technology legitimacy of low-carbon energy technologies.

  • Stakeholder engagement and inclusive decision-making in low-carbon energy systems.

  • Ethical considerations and community engagement in low-carbon transitions.

  • Innovative market mechanisms for low-carbon technologies.

 

Submission guidelines:

For research-in-progress, authors are invited to submit on ICTO’s EasyChair system extended abstracts that clearly articulate the research question, methodology, findings, and implications for theory and practice. Extended abstracts should provide a comprehensive overview of the work, highlighting its relevance to the conference themes. They should be at least three pages and no more than five pages in length, including the references, with an overall word limitation set at 2,000 words.

  • Submission deadline: April 30th, 2024.

  • Notification of acceptance: May 15th, 2024.

  • Proceedings submission deadline: December 2024.

 

For full papers, authors are invited to submit on ICTO’s EasyChair system original, unpublished papers that are not under consideration in any other conference or journal. Please mention that you are targeting this particular topic. Submissions should clearly articulate the challenge addressed, the approach taken, the findings, and their implications for the deployment of smart and intelligent systems. All papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process assessing their originality, quality, and relevance to the theme of the call.

  • Paper length: 6,000 to 8,000 words.

  • Formatting: Please follow the ICTO conference template.

  • Submission deadline: April 30th, 2024.

  • Notification of acceptance: May 15st, 2024.

  • Proceedings submission deadline: December 2024.

 

Conference Fees:

https://www.icto2024.com/about-1

Including pre-conference workshop: https://www.icto2024.com/about-9

 

We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the discourse on the societal dimensions of low-carbon energy technologies.

 

References

Batel, S. (2020). Research on the social acceptance of renewable energy technologies: Past, present and future. Energy Research & Social Science, 68, 101544.

Dehler-Holland, J., Okoh, M., & Keles, D. (2022). Assessing technology legitimacy with topic models and sentiment analysis–The case of wind power in Germany. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 175, 121354.

Fournis, Y., & Fortin, M. J. (2017). From social ‘acceptance’to social ‘acceptability’of wind energy projects: towards a territorial perspective. Journal of environmental planning and management, 60(1), 1-21.

Jones, C. R., Yardley, S., & Medley, S. (2019). The social acceptance of fusion: Critically examining public perceptions of uranium-based fuel storage for nuclear fusion in Europe. Energy Research & Social Science, 52, 192-203.

Markard, J., Wirth, S., & Truffer, B. (2016). Institutional dynamics and technology legitimacy–A framework and a case study on biogas technology. Research Policy, 45(1), 330-344.

Rohe, S., & Chlebna, C. (2021). A spatial perspective on the legitimacy of a technological innovation system: Regional differences in onshore wind energy. Energy Policy, 151, 112193.

Süsser, D., Martin, N., Stavrakas, V., Gaschnig, H., Talens-Peiró, L., Flamos, A., ... & Lilliestam, J. (2022). Why energy models should integrate social and environmental factors: Assessing user needs, omission impacts, and real-word accuracy in the European Union. Energy research & social science, 92, 102775.

Torma, G., & Aschemann-Witzel, J. (2023). Social acceptance of dual land use approaches : Stakeholders’ perceptions of the drivers and barriers confronting agrivoltaics diffusion. Journal of Rural Studies, 97, 610‑625.

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