(Note 1: the program is organized along time slots and not according to common theme)
(Note 2: at the end of each session questions and discussions will follow)
Monday 24 June 2024
08.45-09.30
Registration
09:30-09:45
Opening and Welcoming Remarks:
- Gregory T. Papanikos, President, ATINER.
09:45-11:30 Session 1
Moderator: Theodore Trafalis, Head, Industrial Engineering Unit, Athens Institute, Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering and Director, Optimization & Intelligent Systems Laboratory, The University of Oklahoma, USA.
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- Pavel Ikonomov, Professor, Western Michigan University, USA.
Title: Hybrid 3D Metal Printing Process Optimization Using ML and AI.
- Zhijian Pei, Professor, Texas A&M University, USA.
Title: 3D Printing of Biomass-fungi Composite Materials.
- Glen Bright, Dean, Head of the School of Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Tyrone Antonio Swanepoel, Engineer, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Title: Development of a Low-Cost 3D Printed Bilaterally Teleoperated Surgical System with Haptic Feedback for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Africa.
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11:30-13:00 Session 2
Moderator: Glen Bright, Dean, Head of the School of Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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- Jacek Pietraszek, Professor, Cracow University of Technology, Poland.
Norbert Radek, Professor, Kielce University of Technology, Poland.
Aneta Gądek-Moszczak, Professor, Cracow University of Technology, Poland.
Renata Dwornicka, Professor, Cracow University of Technology, Poland.
Title: Optimizing Technological Parameters for Laser Processing of Special Coatings Applied by ESD: A DOE Approach to Prediction.
- Chien-Wei Wu, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
Zih-Huei Wang, Associate Professor, Feng Chia University, Taiwan.
Title: An Innovative Approach for Evaluating Process Performance under Asymmetric Tolerances.
- Shih-Wen Liu, Associate Professor, National Chin-Yi University, Taiwan.
Title: A Flexible Mechanism for Lot Determination Based on Process Yield.
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13:00-14:30 Session 3
Moderator: Pavel Ikonomov, Professor, Western Michigan University, USA.
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- Shengyuan Chen, Professor, York University, Canada.
Suzy Zhang, PhD Candidate, York University, Canada.
Title: High Speed Craft Peak Acceleration Prediction Using Machine Learning Models.
- Andres Gonzalez, Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA.
Title: Quantifying and Enhancing the Resilience of Supply-Demand Networks.
- Maher Maalouf, Associate Professor, Khalifa University, UAE.
Symeon Savvopoulos, PhD Student, Khalifa University, UAE.
Abdulrahman Ali, Professor, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE.
Dirar Homouz, Associate Professor, Khalifa University, UAE.
Theodore Trafalis, Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA.
Title: Robust Kernel Ridge Regression with Bayesian Estimator.
- Karen Roberts-Licklider, PhD Student, University of Oklahoma, USA.
Theodore Trafalis, Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA.
Title: Machine Learning Techniques with Fairness for Prediction of Completion of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation.
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14:30-15:30 Lunch
16:00-17:30 Session 4
Moderator: Dillip Das, Associate Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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- John Smallwood, Professor, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
Mauritz Van Rooyen, Graduate Student, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
Title: The Impact of Climate Change on the Built Environment: Built Environment Professionals’ Perceptions and Practices.
- Yasameen Al-Ameen, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Title: Underground Thermal Energy Storage Systems.
- Mohammad Shbool, Associate Professor, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
Yara Altarawneh, Research Assistant, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
Raghad Bani Hamad, Industrial Engineering Graduate, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
Rand Alqa’aydeh, Industrial Engineering Graduate, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
Ammar Al-Bazi, Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Simulation (Associate Professor equivalent), Aston Business School – Aston University, UK
Mohammad Al-Tahat, Professor, Industrial Engineering, The University of Jordan, Jordan
Thahabia Abedeljawad, Assistant Director of Quality Department, Jordan University Hospital, Jordan
Mohammed Bashir, Professor & Department Head of Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
Title: Predictive Modelling of Chemical Waste Generation in Healthcare Facilities: Enhancing Waste Management Strategies.
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17:30-19:00 Session 5 – A Round-Table Discussion on The Future of Sciences and Engineering Education & Research
Moderator: Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute
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- Glen Bright, Dean, Head of the School of Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Title: The Impact of Disruptive Technologies on Science and Engineering.
- Timothy Young, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tennessee, USA & CEO and President, T.M. Young Institute, LLC, USA.
Title: The Future of Human Activity in Work as The Application of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Research Accelerates.
- Theodore Trafalis, Professor, Τhe University of Oklahoma, USA.
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Sciences and Engineering Education & Research.
- Dimitrios Goulias, Associate Professor, University of Maryland, USA.
Title: Integrating Sustainability and Resilience in Engineering & Sciences through Experiential Learning.
- George Zahariadis, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.
Title: Why Are Educational Institutions Suing Social Media Providers?
- Evangelos Kaisar, Professor, Florida Atlantic University, USA.
Title: Integrating Research and Teaching in the Classroom: Benefits for Instructors and Student.
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20:30-22:30
Athenian Early Evening Symposium (includes in order of appearance: continuous academic discussions, dinner, wine/water, music)
Tuesday 25 June 2024
08:45-10:30 Session 6
Moderator: Quan Yuan, Professor, Tsinghua University, China.
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- Praveen Edara, Professor, University of Missouri, USA.
Title: Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization Platform for Freight Data.
- Xiaomin Lu, Associate Professor, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China.
Title: Pattern Recognition of Map Cluster Targets Based on Directional Entropy.
- Weifang Yang, Professor, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China.
Xiangrong Yan, Master Student, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China.
Title: Research on GNSS-PWV Retrieval and Its Application in Rainfall Forecasting Based on Deep Learning.
- Yunlong Zhang, Professor, Texas A&M University, USA.
Title: Ranking the Operational Impact of Incoming Tropical Cyclones on Ports: A Recommendation Algorithm.
- Cicero Rodrigues De Melo Filho, Economist, Infra S.A., Brazil.
Raul Sandoval Cerqueira, Engineer, Infra S.A., Brazil.
Title: Modeling The Effects of Fuel Cost Shocks on Airline Competition: A Case Study from Brazil.
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10:30-12:00 Session 7
Moderator: Zhijian Pei, Professor, Texas A&M University, USA.
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- Tolga Benli, Assistant Professor, Wenzhou-Kean University, China.
Title: Utilizing Natural Fibers and Bio-Composites in Industrial Design within the Framework of Sustainability.
- Tyrone Bright, Lecturer, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.
Sarp Adali, Senior Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Cristina Trois, Director, Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Title: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: The Application of Drone and Robotic Technology in Waste Management.
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12:00-13:30 Session 8
Moderator: Praveen Edara, Professor, University of Missouri, USA.
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- Nabil Al-Omaishi, Professor, The College of New Jersey, USA.
Title: Proposed Formulas for Lump-Sum Prestress Losses.
- Issa Ramaji, Associate Professor, Roger Williams University, USA.
Title: Advancing Building Management: Digital Twins for Sustainable HVAC Efficiency.
- Arli Llabani, Assistant Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania.
Title: Combination of the Mobile Terrestrial Laser Scanning and UAV for the 3D Modelling of Bridges.
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13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:00 Session 9
Moderator: John Smallwood, Professor, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. |
- Faris Tarlochan, Professor, Qatar University, Qatar.
Title: A Conceptual Framework for Inquiry Based Learning in Engineering Laboratories.
- Izabela Stroe, Associate Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA.
Title: Integrating Entrepreneurial Mindset and Value Creation in Teaching Physics to Engineering Students for Innovation and Impact.
- Nicholas Haritos, Academic Associate/Director, Honorary Principal Fellow, The University of Melbourne & Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.
Title: Experiential Learning in Engineering Courses is not just from Work Placements.
- John Paul Tharakan, Professor, Howard University, USA.
Title: Creating the 21st Century Engineer for Sustainable Development and Social Justice.
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17:00-20:00 Session 10
Old and New-An Educational Urban Walk |
| The urban walk ticket is not included as part of your registration fee. It includes transportation costs and the cost to enter the Parthenon and the other monuments on the Acropolis Hill. The urban walk tour includes the broader area of Athens. Among other sites, it includes: Zappion, Syntagma Square, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Roman Agora and on Acropolis Hill: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The program of the tour may be adjusted, if there is a need beyond our control. This is a private event organized by ATINER exclusively for the conference participants. |
20:30-22:00
Dinner
Wednesday 26 June 2024
An Educational Visit to Selected Islands
or Mycenae Visit
Thursday 27 June 2024
Visiting the Oracle of Delphi
Friday 28 June 2024
Visiting the Ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion
