Large Scale Complex Systems: Theory and Applications
12-14 August, 2025
University College Dublin, Ireland
Topics
Including but not limited to:
• System identification and model reduction • Structural analysis of large scale complex systems • Hierarchical multilevel – multilayer control
•Decentralized and Distributed control systems • Optimization of large scale complex systems • Efficient strategies and algorithms for large scale problem solving • Modelling and control of discrete event and hybrid systems • Complex network systems • Methodologies and tools for analysis of complexity • Multi-agent systems • Decision support systems • Knowledge discovery (data mining) • Supervisory control • Intelligent control • Integrated monitoring, control and security Applications include but are not limited to: • Power systems •Transportation systems • Environmental systems • Offshore systems with an emphasis on safety issues • Navigation and control of unmanned autonomous vehicles • Communication systems • Intelligent manufacturing systems • Medical systems • Business systems engineering • Petrochemical and refinery systems • Industrial systems • Precision manufacturing systems • Manufacturing and use of new materials • Sensor networks
Awards
A number of student travel grants are available (EUR100 each):
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBZDIfxbM-PZ4UmEx2CFzNl3E8eaKsqIcz2vJYQARqrMwSlA/viewform?usp=dialog
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Paper awards: Coming...
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Committees
IFAC Technical Committee Main Sponsor:
5.4 Large Scale Complex Systems
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IFAC Technical Committee Co-Sponsor:
1.1 Modelling, Identification and Signal Processing
1.2 Adaptive and Learning Systems
1.5 Networked Systems
2.2 Linear Control Systems
2.3 Non-Linear Control Systems
Key Information
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline
15 June 2025
Paper Submission
https://ifac.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl
Decisions
05 July 2025
Conference
12 Aug - 14 Aug 2025
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Paper Templates
Word:https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/ifacconf_office.zip/view
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Sample Paper: https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/ifac-sample-paper.pdf/view
LaTex Package: https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/copy_of_ifacconf_latex.zip/view
IFAC Papers on-line, author guidance: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/ifac-papersonline/publish/guide-for-authors
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Papercept Sample Files: https://ifac.papercept.net/conferences/support/word.php
Conference Location
University College Dublin, Ireland
Registration
Link: Coming
IFAC Website
https://www.ifac-control.org/
IFAC Affiliates Portal
https://affiliates.ifac-control.org/
To be a catalyst for breakthroughs in system theory and applications, driving progress in challenging engineering domains.
Local Information
Transport
​Aeroplane: Dublin airport is well connected to the whole world.
Link: https://www.dublinairport.com/
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Commuting in Dublin: https://www.ucd.ie/estates/ourservices/commuting/
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Accommodation
See Link: https://www.ucd.ie/global/globalpartnerships/visitingucd/accommodation/
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Please contact hotels directly for accommodation and availability.
Weather
Weather changes a lot and it rains often.
You can expect a low of 10-12 degree C
and a high of 18-20 degree C
Also see: https://www.met.ie
Tourism
Link to Heritage Ireland:
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https://heritageireland.ie/assets/uploads/2024/01/Final-Map-Brochure-2024.pdf
Visa
Please email Vikram.Pakrashi (Vikram.Pakrashi@ucd.ie) to request a letter to support your visa application, in case you require it.
Emergency Numbers
Currency
Euro