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[CFP] AHPC3: The 2nd Workshop on Accelerated HPC in the Cloud-Edge Continuum
by Valerio Besozzi 10 May '25

10 May '25

--Apologies for multiple postings. Share this CFP with anyone you believe may be interested. -- ======================================================================== AHPC3: The 2nd Workshop on Accelerated HPC in the Cloud-Edge Continuum Affiliated with the 13th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E2025) September 23-26, 2025, Rennes, France Workshop site: http://ahpc3.di.unipi.it/ Conference site: https://conferences.computer.org/IC2E/2025/ Submission site: http://ahpc3.di.unipi.it/submissions.html ======================================================================== Important Dates --------------- - June 03, 2025: Submission of paper abstracts - June 16, 2025: Submission of short/regular papers - July 21, 2025: Notification to authors - July 31, 2025: Submission of camera-ready Overview -------- We are witnessing an increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures. Modern applications require processing of computationally intensive workloads, across diverse domains driven by AI/ML, federated learning, and data-intensive needs in distributed Cloud-Edge-HPC environments. Traditional distinctions between HPC and cloud infrastructures are blurring as modern cloud and edge environments incorporate capabilities historically exclusive to HPC systems. The AHPC3 workshop focuses on achieving HPC via Cloud-Edge architectures, promoting energy-efficient execution, green computing, and intelligent resource management. It explores the adaptation of technologies like serverless computing, microservices, and fine-grained task offloading for scalable and resilient HPC applications. We welcome original contributions on programming paradigms, runtime systems, orchestration frameworks, efficient data management, fault tolerance, security, and sustainability in hybrid environments. Topics of Interest ------------------ - Adaptation of cloud-edge technologies for HPC (e.g., serverless, microservices, task offloading) - Cloud-edge computing architectures for HPC (e.g., resource federation) - Lightweight virtualization, execution environments, and scheduling techniques - Orchestration and deployment of high-performance workflows - Programming paradigms for high-performance Cloud-Edge computing - Communication, data, and resource management in Cloud-Edge computing - Fault tolerance, reliability, and security - Data-intensive workloads and monitoring tools - Energy-efficient computing in Cloud-Edge environments - Accelerated computing (e.g., GPUs, AI/ML accelerators) - Network-aware optimization and data movement - Federated resource-sharing and learning - Novel orchestration algorithms for cloud/edge - ML/AI-based support for Cloud/Edge computing Submissions and Attendance -------------------------- Submission link: http://ahpc3.di.unipi.it/submissions.html Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Papers (5–9 pages) must follow IEEE conference format. At least one author must register and present the paper. Organisers ---------- - Luca Ferrucci, University of Pisa - luca.ferrucci(a)unipi.it<mailto:luca.ferrucci@unipi.it> - Stefano Forti, University of Pisa - stefano.forti(a)unipi.it<mailto:stefano.forti@unipi.it> - Valerio Besozzi, University of Pisa - valerio.besozzi(a)phd.unipi.it<mailto:valerio.besozzi@phd.unipi.it> - Jacopo Massa, University of Pisa - jacopo.massa(a)di.unipi.it<mailto:jacopo.massa@di.unipi.it>

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Deadline Extension: Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum (WSCC) co-located with Euro-Par 2025
by nardelli＠ing.uniroma2.it 05 May '25

05 May '25

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this email] ************************************************************************************************** WSCC 2025: Euro-Par 2025 International Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum Date: 25 August 2025 Location: Dresden, Germany Workshop web page: https://wscc.di.unipi.it/ Euro-Par web page: https://2025.euro-par.org/ Submission site: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=europar2025 ************************************************************************************************** * Call for Papers The “Compute Continuum” paradigm is transforming how we manage the heterogeneity and dynamism of widespread computing resources. By seamlessly integrating resources across the edge, fog, and cloud, this paradigm enhances data locality, performance, availability, adaptability, energy efficiency, and other non-functional properties. This is made possible by overcoming resource fragmentation and segregation in tiers, allowing applications to be seamlessly executed and relocated along a continuum of resources spanning from the edge to the cloud. Besides consolidated vertical and horizontal scaling patterns, the Compute Continuum also introduces fine-grained adaptation actions tailored to specific infrastructure components (e.g., optimizing energy consumption or leveraging specialized hardware such as GPUs, FPGAs, and TPUs). These capabilities unlock significant benefits, including support for latency-sensitive applications, reduction of network bandwidth consumption, improved privacy protection, and enable the development of novel services across domains such as smart cities, healthcare, safety, and mobility. All of this should be achievable by application developers without having to worry about how and where the developed components will be executed. To fully harness the potential of the Compute Continuum, proactive, autonomous, and infrastructure-aware management is essential. This calls for novel interdisciplinary approaches that exploit optimization theory, control theory, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods. In this landscape, the workshop is willing to attract contributions in the area of distributed systems with particular emphasis on support for geographically distributed platforms and autonomic features to deal with variable workloads and environmental events, and take the best of heterogeneous and distributed infrastructures. A partial list of interesting topics of this workshop is the following: - Scalable architectures and systems for the Compute Continuum - Orchestration, deployment, and management of resources and applications in the Compute Continuum - Programming models, languages and patterns for the Compute Continuum - Compute Continuum performance modeling and analysis - Function-as-a-Service and Backend-as-a-Service in the Compute Continuum - Energy-efficient and carbon-aware solutions for sustainable Compute Continuum - Lightweight virtualization for the Compute Continuum - AI-driven optimization and AI-related workloads in the Compute Continuum (e.g., federated, distributed, decentralized learning) - Scalable applications for the Compute Continuum (e.g., IoT, microservices, serverless) - Data processing and analytics in the Compute Continuum - Digital Twins and industry applications in the Compute Continuum - Prototypes and real-life experiments involving Compute Continuum - Heterogeneous hardware acceleration and domain-specific architectures - Workflows in the Compute Continuum - Convergence and integration of HPC and Continuum platforms - Resilience and fault-tolerant strategies for the Compute Continuum - Benchmarks, reproducibility frameworks, and real-world experimental platforms * Submission Instructions The papers should be formatted according to the LNCS guidelines. They should be between a minimum of 10 and maximum of 12 pages. * Special Issue Selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a Journal Special Issue. We are in contact to propose a Special Issue in a high-quality journal. Information will appear soon on the WSCC web site. * Important Dates May 21st, 2025 (extended) Paper submission deadline June 23rd, 2025 Paper acceptance notifications July 7th, 2025 Camera-ready due * Workshop Co-Chairs - Valeria Cardellini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy - Patrizio Dazzi, University of Pisa, Italy - Gabriele Mencagli, University of Pisa, Italy - Matteo Nardelli, Bank of Italy, Italy - Massimo Torquati, University of Pisa, Italy We look forward to receiving your contributions!

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[4th CfP] SSTD 2025, 25-27 August, Osaka University, Nakanoshima center, Japan
by WANG Libin 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

# ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DEADLINE! # 19th International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data (SSTD 2025) ## 25-27 August 2025, Osaka, Japan **Website:** https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html There is about one week before the abstract submission deadline. Here is the **Fourth Call for Papers** for SSTD 2025, which will be held in Osaka, Japan, coinciding with the Expo 2025. Abstract submissions and paper registrations are still open, and we invite you to contribute to this premier forum for spatial and temporal data research. ## SUBMISSION DEADLINES - APPROACHING SOON - **Abstract submission (all tracks):** April 27, 2025 - **Paper submission deadline (all tracks):** May 4, 2025 - **Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track submissions:** May 18, 2025 - **Tutorial proposals deadline:** May 4, 2025 - **Notification date:** July 1, 2025 - **Camera-ready:** July 15, 2025 All deadlines refer to 23:59 in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone. ## KEY TRACKS AND SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES ### A. Research / Demo / Industry Tracks SSTD 2025 has expanded its scope beyond traditional databases to embrace the broader landscape of spatial and temporal data. We welcome contributions spanning: - **Research Track:** Long papers (10 pages) and short papers (4 pages) presenting original contributions - **Demo Track:** System demonstrations (4 pages) showcasing developed or in-progress systems - **Industry Track:** Papers (10 pages) highlighting practical applications and real-world challenges ### B. NEW! Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track We are excited to introduce the first edition of the Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track, offering Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to share their research with the SSTD community. Papers are limited to 4 pages, including references. ### C. Tutorial Proposals We invite tutorial proposals (up to 1.5 hours) on topics relevant to spatial and temporal data management, databases, and mining. Proposals should be submitted directly to the tutorial chairs. ## TOPICS OF INTEREST Topics include, but are not limited to: - Spatial Foundations - Spatial Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Analytics - Spatial Statistical Analysis - Data Management and Storage - Spatial Networks and Graphs - Geographic Information Retrieval (GIR) - Visualization and Interaction - Quality, Uncertainty, Fairness and Privacy - Applications and Emerging Domains ## SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Submit papers via: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SSTD2025 - Use the double-column ACM SIG Conference Proceedings template - Page limits (excluding references): - Long research papers and industry papers: 10 pages - Short research papers and demo papers: 4 pages - Thesis and Dissertation Workshop papers: 4 pages (including references) - Tutorial proposals: Submit directly to tutorial chairs (max 4 pages) ## SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT: OSAKA EXPO 2025 SSTD 2025 coincides with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka (April 13 to October 13, 2025), offering participants a unique opportunity to experience this global event alongside the symposium. The Expo venue is just 30 minutes by metro from the SSTD 2025 venue. ## BEAUTIFUL VENUE: NAKANOSHIMA ISLAND The symposium will be held at Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, located on Nakanoshima Island - Osaka's cultural and business center. The area offers museums, historic architecture, and convenient access to major attractions. We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to Osaka in August 2025! --- For more details on submission guidelines, topics of interest, and attractions in Osaka, please visit our website: https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html

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Call for Papers PAW-ATM 2025: Parallel Applications Workshop, Alternatives To MPI+X
by Morris Wright, Karla Vanessa 14 Apr '25

14 Apr '25

***************************************************************** Call for Papers PAW-ATM 2025: Parallel Applications Workshop, Alternatives To MPI+X Held in conjunction with SC25, St. Louis, MO Submissions deadline: July 24, 2025 Notification to authors: August 30, 2025 Workshop date: November 16|17|21, 2025 https://sourceryinstitute.github.io/PAW/ **************************************************************** SUMMARY As supercomputers become more and more powerful, the number and diversity of applications that can be tackled with these machines grow. Unfortunately, the architectural complexity of these supercomputers grows as well, with heterogeneous processors, multiple levels of memory hierarchy, and many ways to move data and synchronize between processors. The MPI+X programming model, use of which is considered by many to be standard practice, demands that a programmer be expert in both the application domain and the low-level details of the architecture(s) on which that application will be deployed, and the availability of such superhuman programmers is a critical bottleneck. Things become more complicated when evolution and change in the underlying architecture translates into significant re-engineering of the MPI+X code to maintain performance. Numerous alternatives to the MPI+X model exist, and by raising the level of abstraction on the application domain and/or the target architecture, they offer the ability for "mere mortal" programmers to take advantage of the supercomputing resources that are available to advance science and tackle urgent real-world problems. However, compared to the MPI+X approach, these alternatives generally lack two things. First, they aren't as well known as MPI+X and a domain scientist may simply not be aware of models that are a good fit to their domain. Second, they are less mature than MPI+X and likely have more functionality or performance "potholes" that need only be identified to be addressed. PAW-ATM is a forum for discussing HPC applications written in alternatives to MPI+X. Its goal is to bring together application experts and proponents of high-level languages to present concrete example uses of such alternatives, describing their benefits and challenges. SCOPE AND AIMS The PAW-ATM workshop is designed to be a forum for discussion of supercomputing-scale parallel applications and their implementation in programming models outside of the dominant MPI+X paradigm. Papers and talks will explore the benefits (or perhaps drawbacks) of implementing specific applications with alternatives to MPI+X, whether those benefits are in performance, scalability, productivity, or some other metric important to that application domain. Presenters are encouraged to generalize the experience with their application to other domains in science and engineering and to bring up specific areas of improvement for the model(s) used in the implementation. In doing so, our hope is to create a setting in which application authors, language designers, and architects can present and discuss the state of the art in alternative scalable programming models, while also wrestling with how to increase their effectiveness and adoption. Beyond well-established HPC scientific simulations, we also encourage submissions exploring artificial intelligence, big data analytics, machine learning, and other emerging application areas. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Novel application development using high-level parallel programming languages and frameworks * Examples that demonstrate performance, compiler optimization, error checking, and reduced software complexity * Applications from artificial intelligence, data analytics, bioinformatics, and other novel areas * Performance evaluation of applications developed using alternatives to MPI+X and comparisons to standard programming models * Novel algorithms enabled by high-level parallel abstractions * Experience with the use of new compilers and runtime environments * Libraries using or supporting alternatives to MPI+X * Benefits of hardware abstraction and data locality on algorithm implementation Papers that include description of applications that demonstrate the use of alternative programming models will be given higher priority. SUBMISSIONS Submissions are solicited in two categories: 1) Full-length papers presenting novel research results: * Full-length papers will be published in the workshop proceedings. Submitted papers must describe original work that has not appeared in, nor is under consideration for, another conference or journal. Papers shall be eight (8) pages minimum and not exceed ten (10) pages including text, figures, and non-AD/AE appendices, but excluding bibliography and acknowledgments. PAW-ATM follows the reproducibility initiative of SC25. Submissions shall include an Artifact Description (AD) appendix, and may optionally include an Artifact Evaluation (AE) appendix. Authors should include a draft of the AD/AE appendices with the initial manuscript PDF submission. You will have the opportunity to revise the appendix before its final submission. See https://sourceryinstitute.github.io/PAW/ for further details. 2) User experience abstracts: * Abstracts will be evaluated separately and will not be included in the published proceedings. Submissions in this track include a title and 1-4 pages abstract. The content may include any combination of novel and/or previously published work that is relevant to the workshop's scope. Content that highlights the experiences of users of alternatives of MPI, and their applications, will be prioritized within this submission category. Abstracts may optionally include AD/AE appendices, not included in the abstract page count, but such appendices will not be evaluated and no badges will be awarded. WORKSHOP CHAIR * Karla Vanessa Morris Wright - Sandia National Laboratories ORGANIZING COMMITTEE * Engin Kayraklioglu - Hewlett Packard Enterprise * Kenjiro Taura - University of Tokyo PROGRAM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS * Daniele Lezzi - Barcelona Supercomputing Center * Katherine Rasmussen - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory PROGRAM COMMITTEE * Marjan Asgari - National Resources Canada * Dan Bonachea - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory * Jan Ciesko - Sandia National Laboratories * Irina Demeshko - NVIDIA * Nils Deppe - Cornell University * Nelson Dias - Federal University of Paraná * Michael P. Ferguson – Hewlett Packard Enterprise * Magne Haveraaen - University of Bergen * Engin Kayraklioglu - Hewlett Packard Enterprise * Daniele Lezzi - Barcelona Supercomputing Center * Bill Long - Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Cray Retired * Nouredine Melab - University of Lille * Esteban Meneses Rojas - National High Technology Center * Henry Monge Camacho - Oak Ridge National Laboratory * Karla Vanessa Morris Wright - Sandia National Laboratories * Irene Moulitsas - Cranfield University * Katherine Rasmussen - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory * Julian Samaroo - Massachusetts Institute of Technology * Michael Schlottke-Lakemper - University of Augsburg * Elliott Slaughter - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory * Gabriel Tanase - Amazon Web Services * Kenjiro Taura - University of Tokyo * Miwako Tsuji - Riken Advanced Institute for Computational Science ADVISORY COMMITTEE * Bradford L. Chamberlain - Hewlett Packard Enterprise * Bill Long - Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Cray Retired * Damian W. I. Rouson - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ARTIFACT EVALUATION COMMITTEE CHAIR * Irene Moulitsas - Cranfield University * Elliott Slaughter - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory ARTIFACT EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS * Oliver Alvarado Rodriguez - New Jersey Institute of Technology * Keylor Arley - Universidad Costa Rica * Fabio Durastante - University of Pisa * Guillaume Helbecque - University of Lille * Jonas Posner - University of Kassel * Soren Rasmussen – National Center for Atmospheric Research * Anjiang Wei - Stanford University IMPORTANT DATES * Manuscript Submissions deadline: July 24, 2025 * Artifact Description (AD) Stage 1 (mandatory) Submissions deadline: July 24, 2025 * Notification to authors: August 30, 2025 * Artifact Evaluation (AE) Stage 2 (optional) Submissions deadline: September 4, 2025 * AE and Reproducibility Badges review period: September 5–26, 2025 * Final AD/AE/Badges decisions and notification to authors: September 27, 2025 * Camera-ready papers due from authors: September 28, 2025 * Final program: September 29, 2025 * November 16|17|21, 2025: Workshop at SC25

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Live Webinar on April 10 – Cloud Scaling Strategies for Southeast Asian Data Centers
by Egine Nalbandian 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Scaling Strategies for Southeast Asian Data Centers This virtual event explores key challenges and strategies in scaling cloud infrastructure in the Southeast Asian (SEA) market, focusing on Indonesia’s evolving cloud landscape. Researchers and professionals interested in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, data center efficiency, and OpenStack-based solutions will gain valuable insights from real-world case studies. Date: April 10th, 2025 Time: 3 PM (Jakarta, GMT+7) l 10 AM (CEST) Registration: https://www.sardinasystems.com/webinar-winning-the-market-with-datacomm/ Attendance is free of charge. The webinar is hosted by Sardina Systems and Datacomm, a leading IT service provider in Indonesia, which successfully transitioned from traditional data services to comprehensive cloud and data solutions. Speakers: Kenneth Tan, Executive Director at Sardina Systems; Nizar Bawazir, Cloud Technical Lead at Datacomm. This session will examine: - The role of cloud adoption in digital transformation in the SEA region; - Strategies for ensuring high availability and redundancy in cloud services; - Regulatory challenges related to data sovereignty and compliance; - The impact of open-source technologies like OpenStack and Ceph on cloud infrastructure scalability. Contact: info(a)sardinasystems.com Sardina Systems team

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CFP: Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum (WSCC) co-located with Euro-Par 2025
by Matteo Nardelli 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this email] ************************************************************************************************** WSCC 2025: Euro-Par 2025 International Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum Date: 25-26 August 2025 Location: Dresden, Germany Workshop web page: https://wscc.di.unipi.it/ Euro-Par web page: https://2025.euro-par.org/ Submission site: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=europar2025 ************************************************************************************************** * Call for Papers The “Compute Continuum” paradigm is transforming how we manage the heterogeneity and dynamism of widespread computing resources. By seamlessly integrating resources across the edge, fog, and cloud, this paradigm enhances data locality, performance, availability, adaptability, energy efficiency, and other non-functional properties. This is made possible by overcoming resource fragmentation and segregation in tiers, allowing applications to be seamlessly executed and relocated along a continuum of resources spanning from the edge to the cloud. Besides consolidated vertical and horizontal scaling patterns, the Compute Continuum also introduces fine-grained adaptation actions tailored to specific infrastructure components (e.g., optimizing energy consumption or leveraging specialized hardware such as GPUs, FPGAs, and TPUs). These capabilities unlock significant benefits, including support for latency-sensitive applications, reduction of network bandwidth consumption, improved privacy protection, and enable the development of novel services across domains such as smart cities, healthcare, safety, and mobility. All of this should be achievable by application developers without having to worry about how and where the developed components will be executed. To fully harness the potential of the Compute Continuum, proactive, autonomous, and infrastructure-aware management is essential. This calls for novel interdisciplinary approaches that exploit optimization theory, control theory, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods. In this landscape, the workshop is willing to attract contributions in the area of distributed systems with particular emphasis on support for geographically distributed platforms and autonomic features to deal with variable workloads and environmental events, and take the best of heterogeneous and distributed infrastructures. A partial list of interesting topics of this workshop is the following: - Scalable architectures and systems for the Compute Continuum - Orchestration, deployment, and management of resources and applications in the Compute Continuum - Programming models, languages and patterns for the Compute Continuum - Compute Continuum performance modeling and analysis - Function-as-a-Service and Backend-as-a-Service in the Compute Continuum - Energy-efficient and carbon-aware solutions for sustainable Compute Continuum - Lightweight virtualization for the Compute Continuum - AI-driven optimization and AI-related workloads in the Compute Continuum (e.g., federated, distributed, decentralized learning) - Scalable applications for the Compute Continuum (e.g., IoT, microservices, serverless) - Data processing and analytics in the Compute Continuum - Digital Twins and industry applications in the Compute Continuum - Prototypes and real-life experiments involving Compute Continuum - Heterogeneous hardware acceleration and domain-specific architectures - Workflows in the Compute Continuum - Convergence and integration of HPC and Continuum platforms - Resilience and fault-tolerant strategies for the Compute Continuum - Benchmarks, reproducibility frameworks, and real-world experimental platforms * Submission Instructions The papers should be formatted according to the LNCS guidelines. They should be between a minimum of 10 and maximum of 12 pages. * Special Issue Selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a Journal Special Issue. We are in contact to propose a Special Issue in a high-quality journal. Information will appear soon on the WSCC web site. * Important Dates May 5th, 2025 Paper submission deadline June 23rd, 2025 Paper acceptance notifications July 7th, 2025 Camera-ready due * Workshop Co-Chairs - Valeria Cardellini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy - Patrizio Dazzi, University of Pisa, Italy - Gabriele Mencagli, University of Pisa, Italy - Matteo Nardelli, Bank of Italy, Italy - Massimo Torquati, University of Pisa, Italy We look forward to receiving your contributions!

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Available PhD Position: Multimodal AI-based Diagnosis of ADHD
by Amir Aly 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

Dear All *Apologies for cross-posting* We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a tax-free fully funded PhD studentship - *Multimodal AI-based Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -* at Plymouth University, UK. The closing date for applications is *12 noon on 28th March 2025** (**UK time) **(**The difference in tuition fees between national and international students will be waived for international candidates**)*. This exciting project aims to transform ADHD diagnosis by developing a multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework that addresses the significant limitations of current, subjective diagnostic practices. Although AI is emerging in ADHD research, its integration into standard clinical practices remains minimal. This project seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy through a sophisticated integration of AI-driven insights that complement existing approaches. Some basic questions (among others) that this project will try to explore are: 1. How can machine learning and deep learning models be tailored to various data types like neuroimaging to uncover distinct ADHD diagnostic patterns? 2. What methods can be used to analyse fMRI data to delineate active brain regions and their connections, and how can these findings be linked to ADHD behaviours and cognitive functions? 3. How can we refine AI models to handle high data dimensionality and heterogeneity and enhance decision-making transparency in clinical settings using Explainable AI (XAI) methods? 4. What are the best practices to assess the robustness of AI models against the variability in ADHD diagnostic data? This ambitious project will allow the student to engage in a groundbreaking study at the intersection of AI, neuropsychiatry, and healthcare and gain experience in a highly collaborative environment supported by a strong supervisory team and international experts. The research leverages our team's extensive background in neuro-developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where we recently discussed important brain regions related to ASD diagnosis (link) <https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.15374>. This PhD opportunity offers a deep dive not only into the diagnosis of ADHD using explainable AI but also into other related *co-occurring* disorders like ASD, providing a holistic perspective on patient care and intervention strategies across the spectrum of these interrelated conditions. This project is suitable for students from a broad range of disciplines, including computer science and artificial intelligence. More details about the topic and *how to apply* are available at: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/postgraduate-research-stu… If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me Regards -------------------------------------------- *Dr. Amir Aly*, PhD, FHEA, SIEEE Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Programme Manager of Artificial Intelligence UK and Ireland IEEE RAS Chapter Vice Chair Director of the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room A307 Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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6 Available PhD Positions at the Intersection of Psychology, AI, and Computer Science
by Amir Aly 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

*Dear All, * **Apologies for cross-posting** *Applications are invited for three-year PhD studentships at the University of Plymouth, UK. * *The studentships will start on Wednesday 1 October 2025.* *The closing date for applications is Friday 9 May 2025 (midnight, UK time).* A list of projects can be found below. It is essential that candidates discuss their proposal/plans with their intended supervisor(s), prior to writing their proposal and submitting an application. The school can only consider PhD research proposals that have the support of a supervisor (see required documents). ------------------------------------------------- *1- AI-Based Analysis of Voice Biomarkers in Neurodevelopmental Disorders* This interdisciplinary PhD project will harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies to analyse vocal patterns within clinical populations, specifically targeting Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The project aims to develop innovative diagnostic models, such as deep learning models, that accurately identify and differentiate unique vocal characteristics to each disorder utilising extensive and varied datasets of autistic, ADHD and neurotypical people, enhancing our understanding and diagnostic capabilities for these conditions. Candidates should have a basic knowledge in AI and machine learning techniques, especially those applicable to audio processing and speech analysis. While knowledge of psychological or neurological principles is advantageous, it is not compulsory. The candidate will be part of a collaboration between Clinical Psychology and Computer Science, offering a unique chance to pioneer in the application of AI to clinical diagnostics. This interdisciplinary effort aims to push the boundaries of how machine learning can improve understanding and treatment strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders. *- Contact: Dr. Gray Atherton*, gray.atherton(a)plymouth.ac.uk *2- Virtual Reality Training for Spatial Familiarity with Autistic Individuals* This PhD project aims to develop a virtual reality (VR) training program to help autistic individuals navigate unfamiliar spaces with reduced anxiety as well as explore new imaginary spaces that can build confidence. Utilising VR technology, the project will recreate common environments to allow participants to engage with these spaces in a safe and controlled setting. The use of a VE2 walking treadmill will intensify the realism of the experience, enabling participants to physically walk through these virtual spaces, thereby improving spatial familiarity and comfort. Candidates are expected to have a foundational understanding of VR programming, including expertise in Unity. Skills in integrating sophisticated sensory technologies such as eye-tracking and face recognition are appreciated, as they will be used to tailor and adapt scenarios based on real-time user reactions and interactions. This role calls for a blend of technical acumen and creative problem-solving, offering a chance to pioneer VR applications that extend beyond entertainment into therapeutic settings. This interdisciplinary initiative bridges the gap between Clinical Psychology and Computer Science, offering candidates an opportunity to pioneer methods that could significantly advance therapeutic practices for neurodevelopmental disorders. *- Contact: Dr. Liam Cross*, liam.cross(a)plymouth.ac.uk *3- Enhancing Social Interaction for Autistic Individuals through Anthropomorphic Augmented Reality * This PhD project seeks to explore how autistic individuals often show a preference for interacting with non-human entities such as animals, cartoons, and robots, possibly due to the simpler social cues and lack of negative biases associated with human faces. Leveraging these insights, the project will develop an augmented reality (AR) application designed to overlay human faces with non-human characteristics, thereby enhancing comfort, social attention, and engagement among autistic participants. We are seeking a PhD candidate proficient in AR technologies, with hands-on experience in platforms like Hololens, and a good foundation in computer science. The successful candidate will be driven by a desire to apply cutting-edge AR solutions to real-world challenges in education and healthcare settings. The candidate will engage in developing complex AR interfaces and utilise user-centred design principles to create applications that significantly improve social interactions for autistic individuals. Familiarity with the psychological aspects of autism will be crucial in customizing the technology to meet user needs effectively. *- Contact: Dr. Gray Atherton*, gray.atherton(a)plymouth.ac.uk *4-* *Examining Cohesion and Authoritarianism through Synchronised VR Interactions* This project seeks to explore how moving in synchrony with others within a virtual reality (VR) environment influences social behaviour, enhancing cohesion and potentially promoting obedient tendencies. The research will employ VR to simulate scenarios where participants can engage in synchronized activities, studying the psychological effects of these interactions. These effects have historical significance in contexts such as war, riots, an other scenarios. The project will manipulate environmental factors, virtual agents, and reward systems to observe how these controlled variables influence behaviours related to conformity and personal control. We are looking for a PhD candidate with a good experience in VR programming, tools and platforms, interested in using this technology to probe the complex dynamics of human behaviour and applying their technical skills to investigate social psychological phenomena. This interdisciplinary initiative provides a unique opportunity to explore how synchronized movements in virtual environments can shape social behaviours and influence group dynamics, enhancing our understanding of technology's role in social cohesion and control. *- Contact: Dr. Liam Cross*, liam.cross(a)plymouth.ac.uk *5*- *Pure Fantasy: Harnessing VR to Explore and Enhance the Ideal Self in Autistic Individuals* This innovative project taps into the enduring popularity of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), particularly within the autism community, to explore and enhance self-concept through immersive virtual reality (VR). D&D has long served as a valuable tool for autistic individuals to experiment with their identities and improve social skills. Our project aims to create a groundbreaking VR D&D experience that allows players to design avatars embodying traits they aspire to develop or accentuate. Leveraging the Proteus effect, which suggests that the characteristics of an avatar can influence a user’s behaviour, this study will observe how players navigate complex social interactions and quests within a richly detailed virtual world. Players will physically navigate this world using VE2 treadmills, enhancing the immersion and physicality of the experience. We seek a PhD candidate with good skills in VR development, eager to push the boundaries of what VR can achieve in psychological and therapeutic contexts. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Computer Sciences department at the University of Plymouth to refine VR paradigms and should possess an interest in the psychological aspects of VR immersion, specifically how it relates to behaviour change and self-concept in special populations. This interdisciplinary initiative offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, psychology, and role-playing games, aiming to provide meaningful insights into how virtual experiences can influence real-world behaviour and self-perception. *- Contact: Dr. Gray Atherton*, gray.atherton(a)plymouth.ac.uk *6- Board games for autistic wellbeing * Board games offer educational and social benefits, particularly for neurodiverse players who thrive in structured settings. This project will establish a board gaming hub for neurodiverse adults, partnering with clinical services to combine social engagement with mental health support. There are currently multiple sites and practices in the Devon area and wider UK keen to take part, and the candidate will have good communication and organisational skills commiserate with working across sites and disciplines. Specifically, we seek a candidate with experience in working with clinical populations and a passion for board gaming. This role suits those interested in intervention design, adult social care, and gaming development for special populations. The candidate will be interested in understanding how to adapt board games for individuals with different needs, and how to liase with research teams and clinical health providers to understand how to most effectively deliver an intervention of this nature. This role will involve working in schools and with young people. *- Contact: Dr. Liam Cross*, liam.cross(a)plymouth.ac.uk ---------------------------------------------------- *Eligibility and funding* Applicants should have a first-class honours degree in an appropriate subject and preferably a relevant MSc or MRes qualification. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum English requirements for the programme, an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area) or equivalent. The studentship is supported for three years and includes full home tuition fees plus a stipend of at least £18,655 per annum (2025/26 rate still to be determined). *To apply* To apply, please complete our online application form <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpgtapply.…> for *PhD Psychology *for entry in* October 2025 *and submit the following mandatory documents <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plymo…> : - *A research proposal (max 1,000 words). *Your research proposal should contain a short review of relevant literature, research questions/hypotheses, overview of methods, and a time plan (all included in the word count). Your proposal may also include up to one figure (not included in the word count). The proposal should name the suggested supervisor(s) and include a reference list (not included in the word count). Research proposals that exceed the word count will not be considered. - *Personal statement. *Please clearly state that you are applying for a PhD studentship within the School of Psychology and the name of a potential supervisor(s) on the top of your personal statement. - *Supervisor support statement. *Please submit a short statement (signed and dated) from your intended supervisor in which they confirm that they would supervise your PhD project. - *Evidence of up-to-date qualifications.*Certificates and transcripts for masters or bachelor degrees, plus any relevant professional qualifications. - *CV/résumé* - *English proficiency certificate. *Required for non-UK nationals. - *The details of two academic referees.*Please provide names and details on the application form. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me Regards -------------------------------------------- *Dr. Amir Aly*, PhD, FHEA, SIEEE Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Programme Manager of Artificial Intelligence UK and Ireland IEEE RAS Chapter Vice Chair Director of the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room A307 Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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Postdoctoral Research Position in Ergonomics and Human-Computer Interaction
by Yazan MUALLA 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

Hello, In our project (Supervision of Autonomous Robot Tractors in Warehouses and Logistics Platforms), we are hiring a post-doc in ergonomy and human-computer interaction Kindly find attached the job offer in two versions (English and French). We appreciate your help in disseminating it in your networks. Contract Details: ● Start Date: February 1, 2025. ● Duration: 24 months. ● Gross Salary: 3050 euros. ● Work Location: Orange (Paris/Paris region), in collaboration with the Distributed Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CIAD), University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM). ● Supervisors: Dr. Yazan Mualla (UTBM), Dr. Moustafa Zouinar (Orange). Best Regards, Dr. Yazan Mualla Associate Professor Head of Specialty Program: Software Development Council member of the Lab. Distributed Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence (CIAD) EA 7533 Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, UTBM, F-90010 Belfort, FRANCE Postal Address: Belfort-Montbéliard University of Technology, 13, rue Ernest Thierry-Mieg, 90010 Belfort Cedex, FRANCE

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[2nd CfP] SSTD 2025, 25-27 August, Osaka University, Nakanoshima center, Japan
by WANG Libin 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

# SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS # 19th International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data (SSTD 2025) ## 25-27 August 2025, Osaka, Japan **Website:** https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html We are pleased to announce the **Second Call for Papers** for SSTD 2025, which will be held in Osaka, Japan, coinciding with the Expo 2025. Abstract submissions and paper registrations are still open, and we invite you to contribute to this premier forum for spatial and temporal data research. ## SUBMISSION DEADLINES - APPROACHING SOON - **Abstract submission (all tracks):** April 27, 2025 - **Paper submission deadline (all tracks):** May 4, 2025 - **Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track submissions:** May 18, 2025 - **Tutorial proposals deadline:** May 4, 2025 - **Notification date:** July 1, 2025 - **Camera-ready:** July 15, 2025 All deadlines refer to 23:59 in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone. ## KEY TRACKS AND SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES ### A. Research / Demo / Industry Tracks SSTD 2025 has expanded its scope beyond traditional databases to embrace the broader landscape of spatial and temporal data. We welcome contributions spanning: - **Research Track:** Long papers (10 pages) and short papers (4 pages) presenting original contributions - **Demo Track:** System demonstrations (4 pages) showcasing developed or in-progress systems - **Industry Track:** Papers (10 pages) highlighting practical applications and real-world challenges ### B. NEW! Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track We are excited to introduce the first edition of the Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track, offering Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to share their research with the SSTD community. Papers are limited to 4 pages, including references. ### C. Tutorial Proposals We invite tutorial proposals (up to 1.5 hours) on topics relevant to spatial and temporal data management, databases, and mining. Proposals should be submitted directly to the tutorial chairs. ## TOPICS OF INTEREST Topics include, but are not limited to: - Spatial Foundations - Spatial Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Analytics - Spatial Statistical Analysis - Data Management and Storage - Spatial Networks and Graphs - Geographic Information Retrieval (GIR) - Visualization and Interaction - Quality, Uncertainty, Fairness and Privacy - Applications and Emerging Domains ## SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Submit papers via: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SSTD2025 - Use the double-column ACM SIG Conference Proceedings template - Page limits (excluding references): - Long research papers and industry papers: 10 pages - Short research papers and demo papers: 4 pages - Thesis and Dissertation Workshop papers: 4 pages (including references) - Tutorial proposals: Submit directly to tutorial chairs (max 4 pages) ## SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT: OSAKA EXPO 2025 SSTD 2025 coincides with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka (April 13 to October 13, 2025), offering participants a unique opportunity to experience this global event alongside the symposium. The Expo venue is just 30 minutes by metro from the SSTD 2025 venue. ## BEAUTIFUL VENUE: NAKANOSHIMA ISLAND The symposium will be held at Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, located on Nakanoshima Island - Osaka's cultural and business center. The area offers museums, historic architecture, and convenient access to major attractions. We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to Osaka in August 2025! --- For more details on submission guidelines, topics of interest, and attractions in Osaka, please visit our website: https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html SSTD 2025<https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html> About. The International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data (SSTD) has a long and distinguished history as a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to present and discuss spatial and temporal data management innovations. Since its inception in 1989, SSTD has been at the forefront of advancing foundational theories, systems, and applications that address the ... sstd2025.github.io

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