Topics

The following topics are included:

• New developments in numerical methods and techniques
• Mechanical, microstructural, and physical characterization
• Experimental validation of models and numerical simulations of material processes
• Modelling and simulation of material processing
• Thermal processing of materials and its mathematical modelling
• Optimization of material properties
• Optimization of heat treatment and surface engineering
• Optimization and characterization of material processing
• Casting and its mathematical modelling and computer simulation
• Computer simulation of whole processes
• Additive technology and virtual material processing  
• Advanced methods and tools for computer integrated processing of materials
• Application of computer simulation in industry
• Application of Nature-Inspired algorithms and Artificial Intelligence techniques on Heat Treatment Operations