3rd Complex Systems Modelling and Simulation Workshop
Odense, Denmark, 19th August 2010
workshop@cosmos-research.org
Programme
A provisional programme is now available. Download here.
Plenary Speaker
The plenary speaker at the workshop will be Prof. Paul Humphreys from the Department of Philosophy, University of Virginia. The title of his talk is:
“Some Relations between Formal Structure and Conceptual Content in Simulations”.
Abstract
One of the striking features of complex systems modeling, and simulation more generally, is the ability in many cases to transfer models across domains of application. Models using fitness landscapes that originated in population biology can be used in agent based models in economics, abstract computations developed for Boolean algebras can be mapped onto dilute spin glass models, and Ising models from condensed matter physics have been used to model the synchronization of firefly flashing in certain species. This feature, which derives from the formal structure of the models, is also related to how higher level conceptualizations of the subject matter that is being simulated are derived. My talk will explore some issues concerning the relation between the formal and conceptual content of simulations with some remarks about first, how the answers affect the relations between simulations and experiments and second, how conceptual innovation and a particular kind of emergence found in complex systems are connected.
Call for Participation
The 3rd workshop on Complex Systems Modelling and Simulation (CoSMoS) will take place as a satellite event of the 12th International Conference on the Synthesis and Simulation of Living Systems (AlifeXII). Previous CoSMoS workshops have provided a forum for research examining all aspects of the modelling and simulation of complex systems. This year, we aim to complement the main themes of Alife XII by focusing the workshop on the engineering aspects of modelling and simulating (artificial) living systems.
Constructing models and simulations of complex systems is a challenging and interdisciplinary task. Elements might include choice of modelling tools and techniques, simulation infrastructures, concurrency, the process of moving from models to simulations, arguing validity of simulations, and the identification of reusable engineering techniques such as patterns. The CoSMoS workshop series is part of a four-year initiative, based at the Universities of York and Kent, UK, to develop a framework and infrastructure for the construction of of generic complex systems simulations.
Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process and accepted papers will appear in the workshop proceedings published by Luniver Press. Proceedings of the previous CoSMoS workshop are available.
AREAS OF INTEREST
We are seeking papers on the engineering aspects of the modelling and simulation of complex systems, with a focus on complex living systems.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Examples of engineering models and simulations of (artificial) living systems
- Modelling tools and techniques
- Simulation infrastructures
- Arguing validity of simulations
- Concurrency and distribution techniques
- Identification of reusable engineering techniques
- Working across scientific disciplines
SUBMISSIONS
We are accepting both full papers (to be presented orally) and abstracts (to be presented via a poster). Both full papers and abstracts will appear in the workshop proceedings.
For submission via abstract, please submit an abstract not longer than 2 pages of LNCS format that summarises the content of the poster you wish to present. Full papers can be of any length up to a maximum of 25 pages of LNCS format. If you wish to exceed the page limit, or have any other queries, then please email workshop@cosmos-research.org in advance of submission.
Formatting details can be found here.
Papers should be submitted here.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Paper Submission: 3 May 2010
- Notification of acceptance: 24 May 2010
- Camera ready copies: 14 June 2010
- CoSMoS Workshop: 19 August 2010
STUDENT TRAVEL BURSARIES
Microsoft Research Cambridge has kindly agreed to supply some student travel bursaries of £200 each. To apply for one of these, please email workshop@cosmos-research.org with a 200 word statement outlining why you should receive the award, plus a letter from your supervisor supporting the application. Closing date for applications is 20th July.
WORKSHOP CHAIRS
- Paul Andrews, Department of Computer Science, University of York, UK
- Adam Sampson, School of Computing, University of Kent, UK
- Susan Stepney, Department of Computer Science, University of York, UK
- Peter Welch, School of Computing, University of Kent, UK