Conventional EO Satellites vs. CubeSats; FDL - AI flood detection onboard a Nano Satellite

Scientific Conference (2019, December 11)

Coordinating merging public transport operations using holding control strategies

Scientific Conference (2017, September 12)

The CORONA Business in Modern Cities

Poster (2020, November)

As a response to the global outbreak of the SARS-COVID-19 pandemic, authorities have enforced a number of measures including social distancing, travel restrictions that lead to the “temporary” closure of ... [more ▼]

As a response to the global outbreak of the SARS-COVID-19 pandemic, authorities have enforced a number of measures including social distancing, travel restrictions that lead to the “temporary” closure of activities stemming from public services, schools, industry to local businesses. In this poster we draw the attention to the impact of such measures on urban environments and activities. For this, we use crowdsensed information available from datasets like Google Popular Times and Apple Maps to shed light on the changes undergone during the outbreak and the recovery [less ▲]

Correct biological timing in Arabidopsis requires multiple light-signaling pathways.

in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (2010), 107(29), 13171-13176

Circadian oscillators provide rhythmic temporal cues for a range of biological processes in plants and animals, enabling anticipation of the day/night cycle and enhancing fitness-associated traits. We ... [more ▼]

Circadian oscillators provide rhythmic temporal cues for a range of biological processes in plants and animals, enabling anticipation of the day/night cycle and enhancing fitness-associated traits. We have used engineering models to understand the control principles of a plant's response to seasonal variation. We show that the seasonal changes in the timing of circadian outputs require light regulation via feed-forward loops, combining rapid light-signaling pathways with entrained circadian oscillators. Linear time-invariant models of circadian rhythms were computed for 3,503 circadian-regulated genes and for the concentration of cytosolic-free calcium to quantify the magnitude and timing of regulation by circadian oscillators and light-signaling pathways. Bioinformatic and experimental analysis show that rapid light-induced regulation of circadian outputs is associated with seasonal rephasing of the output rhythm. We identify that external coincidence is required for rephasing of multiple output rhythms, and is therefore important in general phase control in addition to specific photoperiod-dependent processes such as flowering and hypocotyl elongation. Our findings uncover a fundamental design principle of circadian regulation, and identify the importance of rapid light-signaling pathways in temporal control. [less ▲]

Coupled molecular-dynamics and finite-element-method simulations for the kinetics of particles subjected to field-mediated forces

in Physical Review. E ,Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics (2019), 99(6),

A computational approach that couples molecular-dynamics (MD) and the-finite-element-method (FEM) technique is here proposed for the theoretical study of the dynamics of particles subjected to ... [more ▼]

A computational approach that couples molecular-dynamics (MD) and the-finite-element-method (FEM) technique is here proposed for the theoretical study of the dynamics of particles subjected to electromechanical forces. The system consists of spherical particles (modeled as micrometric rigid bodies with proper densities and dielectric functions) suspended in a colloidal solution, which flows in a microfluidic channel in the presence of a generic nonuniform variable electric field generated by electrodes. The particles are subjected to external forces (e.g., drag or gravity) which satisfy a particlelike formulation that is typical of the MD approach, along with an electromechanical force that, in turn, requires the three-dimensional self-consistent solutions of correct continuum field equations during the integration of the equations of motion. In the MD-FEM method used in this work, the finite element method is applied to solve the continuum field equations while the MD technique is used for the stepwise explicit integration of the equations of motion. Our work shows the potential of coupled MD-FEM simulations for the study of electromechanical particles and opens a double perspective for implementing (a) MD away from the field of atomistic simulations and (b) the continuum-particle approach to cases where the conventional force evaluation used in MD is not applicable. [less ▲]

Crack growth calculations in solder joints based on microstructural phenomena with X-FEM

in Computational Materials Science (2011), 50(3), 1145-1156

Determining the lifetime of solder joints subjected to thermomechanical loads is crucial to guarantee the quality of electronic devices. The fatigue process is heavily dependent on the microstructure of ... [more ▼]

Determining the lifetime of solder joints subjected to thermomechanical loads is crucial to guarantee the quality of electronic devices. The fatigue process is heavily dependent on the microstructure of the joints. We present a new methodology to determine the lifetime of the joints based on microstructural phenomena. Random microstructures are generated to capture the statistical variety of possible microstructures and crack growth calculations are performed. The extended finite element method is used to solve the structural problem numerically which allows a complete automation of the process. Numerical examples are given and compared to experimental data. [less ▲]

Creativity in Humans, Robots, Humbots

in Creativity: Theories – Research – Applications (2021), 8(1),

Cross-enterprise value stream assessment

in Journal of Advances in Management Research (2017), 14(2), 182-193

Purpose – In most cases, the conventional assessment of value streams is based on key performance indicators (KPIs) like the share of added value, the degree of flow or a comprehensive lead time analysis ... [more ▼]

Purpose – In most cases, the conventional assessment of value streams is based on key performance indicators (KPIs) like the share of added value, the degree of flow or a comprehensive lead time analysis. To evaluate cross-enterprise value streams of manufacturing, business or service processes in detail, a holistic methodology is needed. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – In this research paper, the assessment of value streams within complex cross-company networks is described. After a presentation of relevant KPIs in the fields of value stream management (VSM) and supply chain management (SCM), an approach for a cross-enterprise evaluation of value streams on different levels of detail is shown. In addition, the use of an absolute VSM evaluation, in contrast to a relative VSM assessment, is examined. Findings – Based on a uniform and well-balanced set of KPIs and other VSM and SCM parameters, a performance assessment on different levels of value stream detail is enabled. Further investigations reveal the advantages of a relative compared with an absolute VSM assessment. Research limitations/implications – In addition to a comprehensive overview of existing KPIs for a value stream assessment beyond company borders, a holistic and multi-level VSM approach is presented in this paper. In contrast to existing VSM approaches, the described method allows an evaluation and subsequent improvement of value streams within supply chain networks. Up to now, the presented approach for the assessment of cross-enterprise value streams has only been tested in specific industrial environments. In future, the proposed methodology shall also be validated for other process types like business, service or further manufacturing processes. Practical implications – The described cross-company performance measurement approach shows a high practical relevance for organizations operating in supply chain networks. Due to the integrated use of different VSM parameters, the evaluation of highly interconnected value streams across corporate boundaries is facilitated. By means of a case study, the proposed methodology is validated under real industry conditions and proves its practical applicability. Originality/value – One of the novel features of this research is the extension of the traditional VSM method with respect to a relative evaluation of value streams based on a set of significant KPIs. In addition, the allocation of these KPIs to different value stream layers and categories leads to an innovative approach for a multi-level assessment according to the needs of the specific VSM application, e.g. a more standardized use of VSM in complex supply chain networks. [less ▲]

Cutting in real time in corotational elasticity and perspectives on simulating cuts

Book published by Springer (2013)

We focus here on the simulation of surgical acts of types similar to cutting and needle insertion in soft tissue, in real time (500 Hz), where the scale of the surgical instrument is several orders of ... [more ▼]

We focus here on the simulation of surgical acts of types similar to cutting and needle insertion in soft tissue, in real time (500 Hz), where the scale of the surgical instrument is several orders of magnitude smaller than that of the organ. [less ▲]

Cybermenaces, enjeux et sécurité : entretien avec Stéphane Bortzmeyer et Mohsen Souissi (Afnic)

in Flux: Cahiers Scientifiques Internationaux Réseaux et Territoires (2020), 2019/4

Si les cyberattaques récentes au Moyen-Orient, menées via les noms de domaine, ont eu un vaste écho médiatique fin février 2019, tandis que la revue Défense et Sécurité Internationale consacrait un ... [more ▼]

Si les cyberattaques récentes au Moyen-Orient, menées via les noms de domaine, ont eu un vaste écho médiatique fin février 2019, tandis que la revue Défense et Sécurité Internationale consacrait un dossier spécial à la techno-guérilla, les menaces qui pèsent sur les réseaux informatiques ne sont pas nouvelles. L’Afnic – Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération –, gestionnaire historique du .fr, fait partie des acteurs français confrontés au quotidien aux enjeux de sécurité des réseaux Internet et veille notamment à la sécurité des noms de domaine et au bon fonctionnement du .fr, en terme de disponibilité mais aussi d’intégrité. Mohsen Souissi, alors Responsable des Sécurité des Sys- tèmes d’information (RSSI) à l’Afnic, qu’il a intégrée en 2000 et où il était précédemment responsable Recherche et développement (R&D) de 2007 à 2016, et Stéphane Bortzmeyer, auteur de Cyberstructure (C&F Éditions, 2018) et ingénieur à l’Afnic depuis seize ans, après avoir été administrateur pour plusieurs systèmes et réseaux universitaires et de centres de recherche, reviennent sur les cybermenaces et les enjeux de sécurité auxquels ils sont confrontés. [less ▲]