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Special Sessions

Modeling, Control and Analysis of Mixed Traffic Flow with Autonomous Vehicles

Session Chair: Prof. Wenxing Zhu, Shandong University, China

Prof. Guanghan Peng, Guangxi Normal University, China

Key Words: Mixed Traffic Flow, Autonomous Vehicles, Stability Analysis, Controller Design, Energy Consumption Analysis 

Information: With the rapid development of the social economy and science technology, autonomous vehicles have become a research hotspot in the field of modern transportation, and the mixed operation of manual driving and autonomous vehicles will become an inevitable trend in the future. There are a lot of physicists and scholars interested in this field for many years. In addition, under the dual carbon goal in our country, the energy consumption of mixed traffic flow with vehicles driven by multiple energy sources is also a hot issue having attracted the attention of lots of experts and scholars. Through the organization of this session, we hope to attract experts in this field to share the latest research results and feasible solutions, and promote the solution of various complex problems in the field of mixed traffic flow.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Modeling on Mixed Traffic Flow 
  • Energy Consumption Analysis on Various Vehicles
  • Controller Design Method on Mixed Traffic Flow

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

Advances in Decision-making, Tracking and Control for Unmanned System

Session Chair: Prof. Panlong Wu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Assoc. Prof. Shan He, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Information: The session will focus on the core aspects of unmanned systems, including target detection and recognition, situational awareness, autonomous decision-making, and collaborative control, with an emphasis on addressing critical challenges such as low efficiency in multimodal data fusion, delays in behavioral cognition and intent inference, poor interpretability of strategies, and insufficient stability in group consensus control. Furthermore, it will explore practical applications of machine learning algorithms—including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large-scale models—in prediction, decision-making, and intelligent interaction. This session aims to bring together researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to advance the theoretical development and practical implementation of unmanned system control.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Integration theory of intelligent perception and autonomous decision-making
  • Autonomous target detection and recognition in open environments
  • Task allocation and path planning
  • Autonomous control of unmanned systems
  • Machine learning algorithms and their trustworthy applications

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

Progress and Innovations in Multi-Source Information Fusion, Navigation, and Guidance Technologies

Session Chair: Prof. Shuai Chen, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Key Words: Multi-source information fusion; filtering algorithms; cooperative navigation and guidance; intelligent navigation; positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT)

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Advances in the information era have imposed higher performance requirements on navigation systems, while also introducing new methods and challenges. This conference aims to discuss innovations and engineering practices in multi-source information fusion algorithms, data-driven intelligent navigation algorithms, and image-recognition- and matching-based localization methods, in order to improve the accuracy and robustness of position, attitude, and timing information. In addition, the conference will further explore integrated implementations of cooperative navigation, guidance, and control. We hope to jointly examine the latest research achievements and future development trends in navigation–control–guidance integration under complex conditions such as high dynamics, severe electromagnetic interference, and weak textures, thereby promoting solutions to high-precision position, attitude, and timing acquisition as well as navigation and guidance problems for aircraft, spacecraft, automobiles, robots, ships, underwater vehicles, and other platforms operating in diverse environments, including low-altitude, high-altitude, deep-space, urban canyons, indoor and underground spaces, sea surface, and underwater settings.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Innovations and applications in cooperative navigation and guidance
  • Multi-source information fusion algorithms and engineering applications
  • Image recognition and matching algorithms in complex environments
  • Data-driven intelligent navigation methods and innovations
  • Integrated PNT and micro-PNT technologies

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

Design, Control and Optimization of Green Hydrogen Integrated Energy Network System

Session Chair: Prof. Yunfeng Peng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Longze Wang, North China Electric Power University, China

Key Words: Green Hydrogen System, Industrial Control Network, Power Control, Energy Management, System Modeling

Information: Under the background of global decarbonization, as the main energy carrier, comprehensive energy system of green hydrogen has been paid widespread attention. Due to random change of weather, the output of photovoltaic and wind power system show significant randomness. Grid regulation, hydrogen energy vehicle scheduling and changing hydrogen supply demand of chemical plants make the problem of untimely and unreasonable hydrogen absorption increasingly prominent. Therefore, the imbalance on the supply and demand side leads to the low energy efficiency of the system. Digital modeling technology is considered to be an effective tool to guide system management. The construction of information perception, transmission and decision-making network of green hydrogen integrated energy network system based on digital model is expected to improve energy efficiency. Through the power control of hydrogen-to-electricity conversion, the management of multi-energy flow in the park and optimal scheduling of hydrogen industry chain, the maximum consumption of power generation can be realized, as well as reliable production, manufacturing, operation and maintenance. This topic will focus on the application of digital modeling and intelligent control methods to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen integrated energy network system.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Digital modeling of green hydrogen integrated energy network system
  • Information perception, communication, control and calculation of green hydrogen integrated energy network system
  • Power control of hydrogen-electric integration
  • Management strategy of hydrogen, electricity and thermal energy in zero-carbon park
  • Optimal scheduling of hydrogen production, storage, transport and hydrogen injection

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026


Advanced Control Theory and Applications of Intelligent Systems

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Jianqi Chen, Nanjing University, China

Assoc. Prof. Di Zhao, Tongji University, China

Key Words: Intelligent System, Adaptive Control, Multi-Agent Systems, Robust Control, Safety-Critical Control

This session focuses on advanced control theory for intelligent systems and its cutting-edge applications. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data technologies, the application of intelligent systems has expanded across various fields, including autonomous driving, smart manufacturing, robotics, and the Internet of Things. The session will concentrate on advanced control methods in intelligent systems, such as adaptive control, robust control, and coordination and optimization in multi-agent systems, while also addressing the challenges and real-world applications of these theories. We invite scholars and researchers worldwide to share their latest results on innovations in control theory for intelligent systems, application cases, and technical implementations, contributing to the theoretical development and widespread application of intelligent systems.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Adaptive Control and Collaborative Optimization for Intelligent Systems
  • Robust Control in Multi-Agent Systems
  • Control Theory and Practice in Smart Manufacturing
  • Challenges and Solutions in Delay Systems and Networked Control
  • Safety Verification and Control for Interconnected Systems

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

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