Programme

Monday 17

Keynote speakers Thematic sessions
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
10:00 – 11:00 Onesimo Hernandez-Lerma
CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico
coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 Diogo Pinheiro
Brooklyn College, USA
Isabel Pereira: Bayesian Statistics Edgard Pimentel: Dispersive equations and mean-field models
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Athanasios Yannacopoulos
AUEB, Greece
Delfim F. M. Torres: Dynamic Equations on Time Scales Fátima Silva Leite and Luís Machado: Optimization and Dynamical Systems on Manifolds
break
15:30 – 16:30 Alberto Álvarez López
UNED, Spain
coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 Alberto Pinto
University of Porto, Portugal

Keynote speakers

- Onesimo Hernandez-Lerma, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico: “Dynamic Potential Games”

- Diogo Pinheiro, Brooklyn College, USA: “A renormalization scheme for the focal decompositions of a family of mechanical systems”

- Athanasios Yannacopoulos, AUEB, Greece: “Optimal Control in Space and Time and the Management of Environmental Resources”

- Alberto Álvarez López, UNED, Spain: “A model of optimal allocation of a fixed production under uncertainty”

- Alberto Pinto, University of Porto, Portugal: “Price competition in the Hotelling model with uncertainty on costs”


Bayesian Statistics

Organizer: Isabel Pereira

Universidade de Aveiro, CIDMA

Speakers:

- Marília Antunes, CEAUL and DEIO-FCUL, University of Lisbon: “Modelling the abundance of Culex pipiens in Portugal in a bayesian perspective”

- Patricia de Zea Bermudez, CEAUL and DEIO-FCUL, University of Lisbon: “Parameter Estimation of Bilinear Processes using Approximate Bayesian Computation”

- Sandra Ramos, Polytechnic Institute of Oporto, CEAUL: “Nonparametric Bayesian Models in Screening Problems”


Dispersive equations and mean-field models

Organizer: Edgard Pimentel

CAMGSD-IST-UTL

Speakers:

- Edgard Pimentel, CAMGSD-IST-UTL: “Regularity for mean-field games systems”

- Mahendra Panthee, IMECC-UNICAMP, Brazil: “Sharp local well-posedness of KdV type equations with dissipative perturbations”

- Joaquim Correia, DMat e CIMA, ECT, UÉvora & CAMGSD-IST, Portugal: “Zero limit of dispersive-dissipative perturbed hyperbolic conservation laws”


Dynamic Equations on Time Scales

Organizer: Delfim F. M. Torres

University of Aveiro

Speakers:

- Monika Dryl, University of Aveiro: “Direct and Inverse Problems of the Calculus of Variations on Time Scales”

- Artur M. C. Brito da Cruz, Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal: “A time-scale fractional calculus”

- Natália Martins, University of Aveiro: “Extension of Noether's Second Theorem to Variational Problems on Time Scales”

- Malgorzata Guzowska, University of Szczecin (Poland): “Calculus of variations on time scales: applications to economic models”

- Susana Pinheiro, University of Porto (Portugal): “On a stochastic logistic growth model with predation and power-type diffusion coefficient: dynamics and optimal harvesting”


Optimization and Dynamical Systems on Manifolds

Organizer: Fátima Silva Leite and Luís Machado

Fátima Silva Leite (Department of Mathematics and Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR), University of Coimbra) / Luís Machado (Department of Mathematics, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) and Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR), University of Coimbra)

Speakers:

- Luís Machado, UTAD & ISR: “Function approximation on the SPD manifold”

- Sandra Ricardo, UTAD & ISR: “Linearization of mechanical control systems”

- Fernando Louro, : “Explicit controllability of rolling spheres in higher dimension”

- Fátima Pina, Department of Mathematics, University of Coimbra: “Rolling the essential manifold”

- Fátima Silva Leite, DMUC and ISR - University of Coimbra: “Rolling motion of ellipsoids - constructive proof of controllability”


Tuesday 18

Keynote speakers Thematic sessions
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
10:00 – 11:00 Claude Baesens
University of Warwick, UK
coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 José Fernando Oliveira
University of Porto / INESC TEC, Portugal
Joana Becker: Applied Game Theory João Gama: Data Sciences
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Marta Faias
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
José Fernando Oliveira: Applications of Operations Research in Industry and Services Alberto A. Álvarez López: Micro and macroeconomic implications of some dynamic models
break
15:30 – 16:30 João Gama
University of Porto, Portugal
coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 Robert MacKay
University of Warwick, UK

Keynote speakers

- Claude Baesens, University of Warwick, UK: “Chaotic breathing”

- José Fernando Oliveira, University of Porto / INESC TEC, Portugal: “2D Rectangular Cutting and Packing Problems - an overview”

- Marta Faias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal: “Stability in price competition and incomplete information”

- João Gama, University of Porto, Portugal: “Evolving Data, Evolving Models”

- Robert MacKay, University of Warwick, UK: “Dynamic pricing of electricity”


Applied Game Theory

Organizer: Joana Becker

University of Porto

Speakers:

- Pedro Sousa, University of Porto, Faculty of Law and School of Criminology: “Game Theory in Criminology – Discussions on the efficacy of crime deterrence instruments”

- Saeed Banihashemi, Imam Hossein University: “Application of games theory on international relations”

- Victor Maia Senna Delgado, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto: “A study on the relationship between student allocation and proficiency in Belo Horizonte, Brazil”


Data Sciences

Organizer: João Gama

INESC TEC

Speakers:

- Luis Moreira-Matias, Instituto de Telecomunicações: “Time-Evolving O-D Matrix Estimation using high-speed GPS data streams”

- Alexandre Faria de Carvalho, INESC TEC: “Regression. A Perspective on Latent and Canonical Variables.”

- Vânia Maria Gomes de Almeida, INESC TEC: “Finding Time Series Motifs in Wind Power Generation”


Applications of Operations Research in Industry and Services

Organizer: José Fernando Oliveira

University of Porto

Speakers:

- Teresa Bianchi-Aguiar, INESC TEC, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto: “Applying Optimization Methods in the practice of Shelf Space Management at a Portuguese Retail Chain”

- Diana Yomali Ospina, INESC TEC, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto: “Coffee aggregate production planning”

- Elsa Silva, INESC TEC, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto : “Integrated cutting and production planning in a home textile manufacturing company”

- Sam Heshmati, INESC TEC, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto: “An Agent-based Approach to Schedule Crane Operations in Rail-Rail Transshipment Terminals”


Micro and macroeconomic implications of some dynamic models

Organizer: Alberto A. Álvarez López

UNED

Speakers:

- Manuel J. Sánchez, UNED: “Modern Forecasting of NOEM Models”

- Ramón Miralles Rafart , UNED: “A model of optimal taxation under uncertainty”

- Eduardo Oliva, UNED: “Statistical Properties of Coordination failures”

- Alberto A. Álvarez-López, UNED: “Adjusting Non-Durable and Durable Consumption Models with Habits”


Wednesday 19

Keynote speakers Thematic sessions
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
10:00 – 11:00 Rabah Amir
University of Iowa, USA
coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 Carlos Braumann
University of Evora, Portugal
Bruno Oliveira: Oligopoly Theory
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Frank Riedel
Bielefeld University, Germany
João Paulo Almeida: Dynamics, Computation and Combinatorics Renato Soeiro: Dynamics
break
15:30 – 16:30 David Zilberman by video conference
University of California, USA
coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 Isabel Labouriau
University of Porto, Portugal

Keynote speakers

- Rabah Amir, University of Iowa, USA: “Network Effects, Market Structure and Industry Performance”

- Carlos Braumann, University of Evora, Portugal: “Stochastic differential equation models for growth and harvesting in randomly varying environments”

- Frank Riedel, Bielefeld University, Germany: “Ellsberg Games - Games Theory under Knightian Uncertainty”

- David Zilberman, University of California, USA

- Isabel Labouriau, University of Porto, Portugal: “Dynamics Near Heteroclinic Networks”


Oligopoly Theory

Organizer: Bruno Oliveira

University of Porto / INESC TEC

Speakers:

- Flávio Ferreira, ESEIG, Polytechnic Institute of Porto (Portugal): “Patent licensing schemes in an international competition”

- Electra Petracou, Department of Geography, University of the Aegean (Greece): “Migration modelling: A socio-economic perspective”

- Bruno Oliveira, University of Porto / INESC TEC: “Cournot duopolies with R&D investment”


Dynamics, Computation and Combinatorics

Organizer: João Paulo Almeida

LIAAD - INESC TEC and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Speakers:

- Mário Abrantes, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Reasoning in Contradictory Contexts with Logic Programming”

- Inês Barbedo, CIDMA, Department of Mathematics, University of Aveiro and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Regular exceptional graphs and equitable partitions”

- Maria F. Pacheco, CIDMA, University of Aveiro and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Determination of (0,2)-regular sets in graphs and applications”

- João Paulo Almeida, LIAAD - INESC TEC and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Anosov diffeomorphisms and Tilings”

- Carlos Balsa, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Inexact Subspace Iteration to Accelerate the Solution of Linear Systems with Multiple Right-Hand Sides”

- Rui Gonçalves, LIAAD INESC TEC e Universidade do Porto: “Modeling errors in temperature forecasts”

- Luis M. Mesquita, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança: “Modelling of Intumescent Coatings Kinetics and Dynamics of Swelling”

- Luís António de Almeida Vieira, Center of Research of Mathematics of University of Porto (Portugal): “Alternating Hadamard Series and Some Theorems on Strongly Regular Graphs”


Dynamics

Organizer: Renato Soeiro

LIAAD - INESC TEC and University of Porto

Speakers:

- Mohiniso Hidirova, Centre for the development of software and hardware program complexes at Tashkent University of Informational Technologies, Uzbekistan: “Regulatorika of excitable media”

- Agustin Perez-Barahona, INRA and Ecole Polytechnique (France): “Environmental Pollution and Biodiversity: Light Pollution and Sea Turtles in the Caribbean”

- Marek Lampart, Dept. of Applied Mathematics & IT4Innovations, Technical University of Ostrava: “Nontrivial dynamics of Laplacian-type coupling systems”

- Juliana Pimentel, IST - Universidade de Lisboa: “Asymptotic behavior of a non-dissipative scalar parabolic PDE”


Thursday 20

Keynote speakers Thematic sessions
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
10:00 – 11:00 Penelope Hernandez
University of Valencia, Spain
coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 Tenreiro Machado
ISEP, Portugal
Ricardo Cruz: Dynamic Games Edgard Pimentel: Dispersive equations and mean-field models
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Nico Stollenwerk
University of Lisbon, Portugal
Diana Mendes, Vivaldo Mendes: Nonlinear time series models applied to economics
break
15:30 – 16:30 Jorge M. Pacheco
University of Minho, Portugal
coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 Jérôme Renault
Université de Toulouse, France

Keynote speakers

- Penelope Hernandez, University of Valencia, Spain: “Leadership and peer effects in an heterogenous organization”

- Tenreiro Machado, ISEP, Portugal: “Fractional Dynamical Systems”

- Nico Stollenwerk, University of Lisbon, Portugal: “Chaos and noise in poulation dynamics, modelling and data analysis in complex systems”

- Jorge M. Pacheco, University of Minho, Portugal: “Climate Change Governance, Cooperation and Self-organization”

- Jérôme Renault, Université de Toulouse, France: “Dynamic Sender-Receiver Games”


Dynamic Games

Organizer: Ricardo Cruz

INESC TEC, University of Porto

Speakers:

- Mohammad Choubar, INESC TEC, University of Porto: “Stationary Sunspot Equilibrium as Limit of Expectations Coordination Failures”

- Miguel Arantes, University of Porto: “Look a STress”

- Ricardo Cruz, INESC TEC, University of Porto: “Testing universality in complex systems”

- Filipe Martins, INESC TEC: “Optimal Stochastic Control of Life Insurance and Investment strategies”

- Renato Soeiro, INESC TEC, University of Porto


Nonlinear time series models applied to economics

Organizer: Diana Mendes, Vivaldo Mendes

ISCTE-IUL

Speakers:

- Ana Maria Guedes, ISCAP, IPP: “Is the Iberian Electricity Market Chaotic? Characterization and Prediction with Nonlinear Methods”

- Pedro Fortes Ferreira, ISCTE-IUL, TBA: “A New Mixed Method to Select Non-Linear Complex Time Series”

- Telma Gonçalves, ISCTE-IUL, TBA: “Nonlinear Fiscal Multiplier: Evidence From Portugal”

- Diana Mendes, ISCTE-IUL: “Volatility and Risk Estimation with Nonlinear Methods”

- Monica Isfan, INE: “Forecasting Financial Time Series by Using Artificial Neural Networks”


Thursday 18:00 - closing the conference, a talk by Vice-Rector Jorge Gonçalves.

Friday 21

Keynote speakers Thematic sessions
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
10:00 – 11:00 Rolf Jeltsch
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 Sebastian van Strien
Imperial College London, UK
Orlando Gomes and Luís Cavique: Knowledge Discovery António Machuco Rosa and Joaquim M. C. Correia: Philosophy, Science and Social Science
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 José Martins
INESC TEC, Portugal
Carlos Ramos: Complexity and nonlinear dynamics Luís Silva: Statistical and mathematical models in plant ecology and forestry
break
15:30 – 16:30 Elvio Accinelli
UASLP, Mexico
Sara Fernandes: Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Semigroups
coffee break
17:00 – 18:00 Charles Pugh
U.C. Berkeley
Pedro Nunes Lecture


Keynote speakers

- Rolf Jeltsch, ETH Zurizh, Switzerland: “Simulation of complex time dependent processes”

- Sebastian van Strien, Imperial College London, UK: “Some interesting dynamics associated to games: properties of fictitious play”

- José Martins, INESC TEC, Portugal: “Vaccination strategies in the SIRI model”

- Elvio Accinelli, UASLP, Mexico: “Evolution, Crisis and General Equilibrium”

- Charles Pugh, U.C. Berkeley: “A Geometric Approach to the Landau-Ramanujan Function of some Diophantine Equations”


Knowledge Discovery

Organizer: Orlando Gomes (ISCAL-IPL) and Luís Cavique (Univ. Aberta)

Speakers:

- Jorge Santos, Univ. Évora: “Discovering Clusters with Data Envelopment Techniques”

- Armando Mendes, Univ. Açores: “Decision Support in an e-Government Environment”

- Luís Cavique, Univ. Aberta: “A Data Analysis Graph Based Algorithm”

- Orlando Gomes, ISCAL: “Sentiment Cyclicality”


Philosophy, Science and Social Science

Organizer: António Machuco Rosa (University of Porto) and Joaquim M. C. Correia (University of Évora)

Speakers:

- Sofia Miguens, University of Porto (Portugal): “What should we believe? Epistemological questions and research on cognition”

- João Alberto Pinto, University of Porto (Portugal): “To lie or not to lie”

- J.C. Tiago de Oliveira, DMAT-UE & CFCUL (Portugal): “Bata satas batas baua - a cooperant's apology (Invited Talk)”

- António Machuco Rosa, University of Porto, CETAC Media (Portugal): “Dynamical Systems and Sacrificial Crisis in Anthropology”

- Carlos J.S. Alves, Dep. Matemática, Instituto Superior Técnico, Univ. Lisboa (Portugal): “Causation and emergence, finite and infinite settings”

- Joaquim M.C. Correia, DMat e CIMA, ECT, UÉvora & CAMGSD-IST (Portugal): “Modelling with PDEs”


Complexity and nonlinear dynamics

Organizer: Carlos Ramos

Universidade de Évora

Speakers:

- Luis Bandeira, Universidade de Évora: “ On certain infinite dynamical systems”

- Carlos Ramos, Universidade de Évora: “Regulatory systems”

- Ricardo Severino, Universidade do Minho: “On the cellular automata classification”


Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Semigroups

Organizer: Sara Fernandes

Universidade de Évora

Speakers:

- Marilia Pires, Universidade de Évora: “A traceless variant of the Johnson-Segalman viscoelastic model”

- Denise Torrão, Universidade de Évora: “On the enumeration of the set of saturated numerical semigroups of a given genus”

- Sajjad Hossain, Universidade de Évora: “Flows of Oldroyd-B Fluids in 2D Geometries”


Statistical and mathematical models in plant ecology and forestry

Organizer: Luís Silva

CIBIO/INBIO

Speakers:

- Joana R. Vicente, CIBIO/INBIO: “Applications of ecological models to assess biological invasions, rare species conservation, and habitat quality of forest ecosystems in a rapidly changing world”

- Luís Silva, CIBIO/INBIO: “Using Bayesian inference to determine plant community assemblages and indicator species”

- Abílio Pereira Pacheco, FEUP: “The Forest of Forking Paths: an integrated landscape intra-annual optimization model, considering escape and suppression costs”

- Ana Sofia Lino Vaz, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos da Universidade do Porto (CIBIO)/InBIO: “Disentangling tree assemblages towards point patterns analysis: Implementing spatially explicit models in forest habitats”

- Brigite Botequim, Instituto Superior de Agronomia: “Tools for creating fire-resistant landscapes in Portuguese ecosystems”

- Lurdes Silva, CIBIO/INBIO: “Development of biomass estimation models for management of exotic woodland in the Azores”

- Lara Silva, CIBIO/INBIO: “Species distribution models in forestry”