4TH BI-ANNUAL
FOODSIM
CONFERENCE'2006
JUNE 15-17, 2006, NAPLES, ITALY
Organised by:
EUROSIS
Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES II
Co-Sponsored by:
ENITIAA
NIZO FOOD RESEARCH
More Information can be found on
http://biomath.ugent.be/~eurosis/conf/foodsim/foodsim2006/index.html
CONFERENCE SCOPE
During the last decades several research groups developed mathematical
models with increasing relevance for practical application in the food
industry. The next step is to implement these models into both R&D and
process operation in the industry. In doing this, new issues arise such as
standardisation and coupling of different simulation models.
The conference will bring together model developers, food experts and
(potential) industrial users of model simulation tools. The conference will
present the state-of-the-art in using computer models in development and
operation of food products. Special attention is given to the industrial
implementation, use and benefits.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
Tools and Methods of Modeling and Simulation Applied to Food and Bio-Industries
This track is concerned with the methodological aspects of simulation
modeling covering Systems analysis, model specification and evaluation,
sensitivity analysis, statistical models, metamodels, etc. Problems of
software tools also will be addressed within this track. Contributions on
key concepts related to the dynamic modeling of food industry systems are
also welcome. Software development. User friendly interfacing; Web-enabled
applications; Standardization and maintenance; Available (commercial)
modelling tools. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Expert Systems.
Simulation in Automation Hardware
This track will cover simulating and modelling software sensors, parameters
or state estimation, process control and optimization
Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing
The objective of this research track is to assess the state of computer
modeling and simulation in food processing and engineering. Of interest are
computer modeling and simulation applications conducted with the objective
of improving knowledge and understanding of physical phenomena, developing
software sensors, optimizing systems, as well as issues in control,
supervision, and failure analysis. Methods of simulation of food processes
(static and dynamic), Tools for simulation, Knowledge driven models,
Simplification of complex models (for control or real time simulation, for
example), Neural networks (for modeling, control or computing), Fuzzy
techniques (for simulation or control), Examples and applications,
Optimization of the design of a unit operation or a process, Optimization of
the operating conditions, Optimization of products (formulation) Real time
simulation Indirect measurement, observation and estimation techniques
(software sensors) Estimation of thermophysical properties by inverse
techniques, Control, Supervision, Condition based monitoring, failure analysis.
Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology
The interactions of biological complexity with environmental parameters
cannot be studied using conventional methods. Computer modeling and
simulation methods offer imaginative possibilities for improving biokinetic
studies, molecular investigations, bioprocess control, extraction yield or
quality of final products, and risk assessment. Simulation methods and tools
can be applied to the following areas: Simulation and molecular structure,
Molecular structure prediction, Molecular interaction , Biomolecular
engineering, Biotechnology, Responses modeling, Biokinetics modeling ,
Bioprocess control , Optimisation, Simulation and risk assessment,
Predictive Microbiology, Growth and death modeling, Optimisation of food
processing, Predictive microbiology and HACCP, Shelf-life prediction (Food,
pharmaceutical product). Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.
Simulation in Food Production Management and Economics
Traceability and Logistics Management: Firms in the food industry often face
short delivery delays mandated by marketing requirements. Food products are
also frequently perishable. Thus, firms in the industry need to react
quickly within a flexible organization. One difficulty in rapid flexible
response stems from the need to manage the ongoing production of raw
material based on intermediate-term delivery schedules (for example, poultry
farms schedule production based on future order forecasts available many
months prior to the actual delivery time). This track is concerned with a
variety of research efforts addressing intra-firm and inter-firm economic
and management problems across food chains. Applications in many fields are
welcome for presentation: production management, scheduling problems,
operations management , logistics, Supply Chain Management, Efficient
Consumer Response, micro economics models, industrial economics,
econometrics, quality management , human resources management, marketing,
category management, trade marketing, sales forecasting, strategy of the
firm, project management, information systems management , production layout
problems.
Simulation and Training
The specific topic of this research track is the use of simulation as a
learning tool. This theme will include the presentation of innovative tools
and contributions of user experiences in tutorial, didactical, and training
programs. Applications are to be focused mainly in the fields of interest
for bio-industries (for example, sciences, technology, and knowledge
management, database for model development).
INVITED SPEAKERS
A number of invited speakers will give lectures at the event
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The FOODSIM'2006 conference will be held at
http://www.centrocongressi.unina.it/
Via Partenope, 36 - 80121 Napels Italy
WORKSHOPS
Proposals for food industry related workshops can be sent in
TUTORIALS
Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories:
T1- Introductory tutorials
T2- State of the Art Tutorials
T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials
Tutorial proposals should be emailed to [log in to unmask]
POSTER SESSION
The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the
actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short
papers in the Proceedings.
STUDENTS SESSION
This session is for students who want to present their work in
progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers
are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on
the paper as an author. They are published as short papers in the
Proceedings.
DIVERSE ACTIVITIES
For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact EUROSIS.
Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co-
ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for
simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the
conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact
the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room
and other necessary equipment.
Partners for projects session(s) will be organised by EUROSIS to
give potential project teams or individuals the opportunity to
present their research in order to link up with fellow researchers
for future research projects. Those wishing to participate in this
session need to send a proposal to EUROSIS.
A EUROSIS TC Meeting
EXHIBITION
A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused on
simulation tools. For more information please contact EUROSIS for
further details. Email: [log in to unmask]
DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in zipped or unzipped
Microsoft Word format or PDF format (preferred format) indicating the
designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended
abstract) to the EUROSIS ([log in to unmask]).
Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address,
telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well.
For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the
following indications: FOODSIM'2006 and designated track or USE THE
THEMES page to submit:
http://biomath.ugent.be/~eurosis/conf/foodsim/foodsim2006/themes.html
Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will
be accepted for publication
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees
Author EUROSIS Other
Members Participants
Pre-reg before 485 EURO 485 EURO 535 EURO
June 1 2006
Registration after Pre-registration 535 EURO 595 EURO
June 1 '2006 required
The registration fee includes one copy of the Conference
Proceedings, coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a
welcome cocktail a conference dinner and a guided visit to a company
or university in the area of the conference site.
PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references)
During review, the submitted full papers can be accepted as a
regular 5 page paper. If excellent, full papers can be accepted by
the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission
will be reviewed by at least three members of the International
Program Committee.
EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages)
Participants may also submit a 5 page extended abstract for a
regular (5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or poster, which will be
reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers
will be published in the FOODSIM'2006 Conference Proceedings.
SHORT ABSTRACT (at least three pages)
Participants may also submit a 3 page abstract for a short paper or
poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program
Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the FOODSIM'2006
Conference Proceedings.
ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!
More information on:
http://biomath.ugent.be/~eurosis/conf/foodsim/foodsim2006/submissions.html
OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD
The FOODSIM 2006 Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of
the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration
for a future EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers ( 5 to
8 pages double column) will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award.
LANGUAGE
The official conference language for all papers and presentations is
English.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2006
ABSRTACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE MARCH 1 2006
March 1, 2006:
Submit contributed full-papers
(5 to 8 proceedings pages) not previously published. These
submissions, when accepted will be published as regular or
extended papers, depending on their quality.
March 1, 2006:
Submit extended abstracts (5 abstract pages) or short papers (3
abstract pages), reports of scientific projects and summaries of
posters. These submissions, when accepted will be published as
regular, of up to 5 proceedings page papers.
March 1, 2006:
Submit one -to -three page proposals to present tutorials,
to organise and chair panel sessions, to organise user meetings,
vendor sessions or to exhibit software
March 1, 2006:
Submit abstracts for student and poster session
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 15
APRIL 5, 2006:
Notification of Acceptance or Rejection
MAY 10, 2006:
Authors provide camera-ready manuscript
JUNE 15-17, 2006:
Conference
REPLY CARD
First Name:
Surname:
Occupation and/or Title:
Affiliation:
Mailing Address
Zip code: City: Country.
Telephone: Fax:
E-Mail:
Yes, I intend to attend the FOODSIM'2006:
[ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper
[ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract)
[ ] Participating in the industrial program
[ ] Organizing a vendor session
[ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of
panellists)
[ ] Contributing to the exhibition
[ ] Without presenting a paper
The provisional title of my paper / exhibited tool is:
With the following highlights:
The paper belongs to the category (please tick only one):
[ ] Tools and Methods of Modeling and Simulation Applied to Food and
Bio-Industries
[ ] Simulation in Automation Hardware
[ ] Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing
[ ] Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology
[ ] Simulation in Food Production Management and Economics
[ ] Simulation and Training
[ ] Poster session
[ ] Student Session
Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference
is/are:
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