The goal of the repository is to widely disseminate the results of the research performed at CIMNE, by sharing the preprints or postprints -depending on the article sharing policies of the original publisher- of the papers published in scientific journals by CIMNE's scientists.

The goal of the repository is to widely disseminate the results of the research performed at CIMNE, by sharing those presentations made by CIMNE's scientists.

COMPLAS 2017 is one of the Thematic Conferences of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS). It is also an International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM) Special Interest Conference.

COMPLAS conferences are organized by CIMNE Congress Bureau.

The next edition of this series of conferences (COMPLAS 2019) will be held in Barcelona, Spain, 3-5 September 2019 (https://congress.cimne.com/complas2019)

This Special Issue focuses on the convergence of Fractional-Order Control (FOC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring their transformative impact on numerical methods, engineering design, and modern technological applications. Fractional-order control systems and AI methodologies have become essential in addressing complex, dynamic systems and nonlinear challenges across diverse engineering fields. This Special Issue invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies that delve into theoretical advancements, innovative algorithms, and real-world applications combining these two cutting-edge disciplines.

Scope and Topics: Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Fractional-Order Control (FOC):
   • Stability and robustness analysis of fractional systems
   • Numerical methods for solving fractional-order differential equations
2. Artificial Intelligence in Control Systems:
   • AI-driven optimization for control design
   • Machine learning and deep learning techniques in control applications
   • Integration of AI algorithms in real-time control systems
3. Combined Applications:
   • Synergistic use of fractional calculus and AI in engineering problems
   • AI-based tuning of fractional-order controllers
   • Hybrid control systems leveraging both FOC and AI methodologies
4. Real-World Applications:
   • Renewable energy systems and smart grids
   • Robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation
   • Biomedical engineering and healthcare technologies
   • Modeling and control in aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering
5. Emerging Trends:
   • Theoretical advancements in fractional-order systems inspired by AI
   • Intelligent predictive control using fractional-order dynamics
   • Cross-disciplinary applications bridging mathematics, AI, and engineering

This collection gathers the plenary lectures presented at COMPLASS XIII, held on 1-3 September 2015 at Barcelona, Spain.

COMPLAS XIII is one of the Thematic Conferences of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS). It is also an International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM) Special Interest Conference.

Conference organized by CIMNE Congress Bureau.

The next edition of this conference (COMPLAS 2019) will be held in Barcelona, Spain, 3-5 September 2019 (https://congress.cimne.com/complas2019/frontal/)