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Topics
  1. Structural optimization
  2. Multidisciplinary design optimization
  3. Engineering optimization and inverse and identification problems
  4. Optimization of Thermal and Fluid Engineering systems
  5. Basic engineering optimization techniques:
    Numerical optimization methods, non-smooth optimization, meta-heuristics and evolutionary techniques, multicriteria optimization, sensitivity analysis, computer graphics and software tools.
  6. Emerging Areas:
    Optimization in multibody system dynamics
    Optimization in bioengineering applications
    MEMS- Microelectromechanical systems optimization
    Multi-Scale Modeling and Optimization
    Optimization in micro and nano applications
    Design of advanced and adaptive materials
    Optimization in ecodesign
  7. Applications