AREA 1: Intelligent Control Systems and Optimization

• Genetic Algorithms

• Fuzzy Control

• Decision Support Systems

• Machine Learning in Control Applications

• Knowledge-based Systems Applications

• Hybrid Learning Systems

• Distributed Control Systems

• Evolutionary Computation and Control

• Optimization Algorithms

• Soft Computing

• Software Agents for Intelligent Control Systems

• Neural Networks based Control Systems

• Planning and Scheduling

• Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis

• Engineering Applications

AREA 2: Robotics and Automation

• Image Processing

• Vision, Recognition and Reconstruction

• Robot Design, Development and Control

• Control and Supervision Systems

• Telerobotics and Teleoperation

• Vehicle Control Applications

• Industrial Networks and Automation

• Human-Robots Interfaces

• Network Robotics

• Autonomous Agents

• Intelligent Transportation Technologies and Systems

• Space and Underwater Robots

• Modelling, Simulation and Architecture

• Human-Machine Interfaces

• Collective and Social Robots

• Humanoid Robots

• Cognitive Approach for Robotics

• Mobile Robots and Intelligent Autonomous Systems

• Mechatronics Systems

• Virtual Environment, Virtual and Augmented Reality

• Perception and Awareness

• Surveillance, Fault detection and Diagnosis

• Engineering Applications

AREA 3: Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modelling and Control

• Adaptive Signal Processing and Control

• Environmental Monitoring and Control

• Optimization Problems in Signal Processing

• Signal Reconstruction

• Computer and Microprocessor-based Control

• Real-Time Systems Control

• Information-based Models for Control

• Nonlinear Signals and Systems

• System Identification

• Instrumentation Networks and Software

• Change Detection Problems

• Time-frequency Analysis

• Mechanical, Force and Tactile Sensors

• Biological Inspired Sensors

• Sensors Fusion

• Intelligent Components for Control

• System Modelling

• Modelling, Analysis and Control of Discrete-event Systems

• Modelling, Analysis and Control of Hybrid Dynamical Systems

• Engineering Applications

AREA 4: Industrial Engineering, Production and Management

• Lean Enterprise

• Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering

• Virtual Enterprises and Interoperability

• Production Planning, Scheduling and Control

• Computer-based Manufacturing Technologies

• Facilities Planning and Management

•  Quality Control and Management

• Energy Efficiency and Green Manufacturing

• Precision Engineering

• Industrial Automation and Robotics

• Intelligent Design and Manufacturing

• Resources and Knowledge Management in Industry

• Manufacturing Systems Engineering

• Systems Modelling and Simulation

• Performance Evaluation and Optimization

• Human Factors & Human-System Interface

• Cost and Value Engineering

• Business Process Modelling