Parallel Thematic Sessions

Room 2 (4th floor)

February 17
Monday
February 18
Tuesday
February 19
Wednesday
February 20
Thursday
February 21
Friday
11:30 – 12:30 Isabel Pereira: Bayesian Statistics Joana Becker: Applied Game Theory Bruno Oliveira: Oligopoly Theory Ricardo Cruz: Dynamic Games Orlando Gomes and Luís Cavique: Knowledge Discovery
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Delfim F. M. Torres: Dynamic Equations on Time Scales José Fernando Oliveira: Applications of Operations Research in Industry and Services João Paulo Almeida: Dynamics, Computation and Combinatorics Diana Mendes, Vivaldo Mendes: Nonlinear time series models applied to economics Carlos Ramos: Complexity and nonlinear dynamics
15:30 – 16:30 Sara Fernandes: Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Semigroups
coffee break

Room 3 (3rd floor)

February 17
Monday
February 18
Tuesday
February 19
Wednesday
February 20
Thursday
February 21
Friday
11:30 – 12:30 Edgard Pimentel: Dispersive equations and mean-field models João Gama: Data Sciences António Machuco Rosa and Joaquim M. C. Correia: Philosophy, Science and Social Science
lunch break
14:15 – 15:15 Fátima Silva Leite and Luís Machado: Optimization and Dynamical Systems on Manifolds Alberto A. Álvarez López: Micro and macroeconomic implications of some dynamic models Renato Soeiro: Dynamics Luís Silva: Statistical and mathematical models in plant ecology and forestry
15:30 – 16:30
coffee break


Monday 17

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

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, School of International Relations of MOFA Iran: “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

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

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”


Friday 21

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”