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Nicolás Carrizosa's report on the this summer's SIPTA School in Munich

by Alexander Erreygers

Dear subscribers to the SIPTA mailing list, Many records were broken this summer, including the attendance at a SIPTA school. You want an official source for this claim? Well, unfortunately I can’t give you one. What I can give you is Nicolás Carrizosa’s written account of his experience at "this wonderfully organized school”. Head over to the SIPTA blog<http://sipta.org/blog> to read all about this summer's school — or look at some nice pictures of the school and magnificent Munich — in Nicolás's post<https://sipta.org/blog/school-2026/>. Happy reading, Alexander Erreygers

Sept. 14, 2026

SIPTA Mailing List

by Felicity Davie

Royal Society Publishing has recently published an OPEN ACCESS theme issue of Philosophical Transactions A under the 'Subscribe to Open' 2026 initiative: Advancing uncertainty quantification in AI systems compiled by K Nguyen, R Barber, V Copley, A Gammerman, V Vovk & J Ziegel and the articles are FREE to access at www.bit.ly/TransA2327<http://www.bit.ly/TransA2327> A print version is also available at the special price of £40.00 per issue from sales(a)royalsociety.org ----------------------------- Felicity Davie Royal Society Publishing T +44 20 7451 2647 The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG http://royalsocietypublishing.org Registered Charity No 207043

Aug. 28, 2026

Transferring a tenure-track opportunity at Centrale-Supelec (Paris Saclay)

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear Colleagues, A tenured professor position is open at Centrale-Supelec, on resillient large-scale systems. Profiles working on robust optimisation and a mix of learning/optimisation are welcomed. Best Sébastien > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Vincent Mousseau" (via gdrro Mailing List) <gdrro(a)services.cnrs.fr> > Subject: [RO] Fwd: Chaire CPJ - Listes RAODEF et GDRMACs > Date: 27 August 2026 at 09:40:13 CEST > To: gdrro(a)services.cnrs.fr > Reply-To: Vincent Mousseau <vincent.mousseau(a)centralesupelec.fr> > > > 🚀 Faculty opportunity in Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Optimization > > We open a Junior Professorship (Chaire de Professeur Junior, CPJ) at CentraleSupélec - Paris-Saclay University Research Center. After 5 years and a positive final evaluation, the position holder is promoted to a permanent full professor position. > > Deadline for application: September 21. > > Link for application is: https://lnkd.in/duEHq7Q5 <https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FduEHq7Q5&…> > > Link for full job description (French + English): https://lnkd.in/dpfpuk9D <https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2Fdpfpuk9D&…> > > The research is expected to address resilience issues in large-scale systems, although prior experience with this specific application domain is not a prerequisite. During the recruitment process, we will primarily emphasize methodological expertise in one or more of the following areas: > - Risk-averse optimization: robust, stochastic, and distributionally robust optimization formulations for managing extreme events, cascading failures, and deep uncertainty in large-scale networks. > - Learning and optimization: data-driven models, analytics ranging from predictive to prescriptive, and hybrid approaches combining machine learning with exact optimization methods for decision-making in dynamic environments. > - Scalable algorithm design: decomposition techniques, distributed algorithms, and sequential decision-making methods to address the combinatorial complexity of large-scale socio-technical systems. > - Explainable prescriptive analytics: counterfactual analysis, sensitivity analysis, and explainable AI to ensure transparent, reliable, and practically adoptable decision-support tools. > > The successful candidate will join the Laboratoire de Génie Industriel (Industrial Engineering Laboratory) at CentraleSupélec, within the R3 (Risk, Resilience and Reliability) research team. The position will also include teaching in English within CentraleSupélec's Industrial Engineering and Operations Department. > > The package is expected to include funding to support the development of the research activity (PhD student and additional resources). > > Ideal candidates will have an experience in leading research projects, supervising students, and developing international collaborations will be considered a strong asset. The position is well suited for outstanding postdoctoral researchers or faculty members at an early stage of their independent career who have the ambition to build an internationally visible research program. > > If you - or someone in your network - could be interested, please feel free to contact anne.barros(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:anne.barros@centralesupelec.fr> or yiping.fang(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:yiping.fang@centralesupelec.fr> or guillaume.lame(a)centralesupelec.fr <mailto:guillaume.lame@centralesupelec.fr> for an informal discussion. > > > ---- > > Ce mail a été diffusé par l'intermédiaire de la Liste RO du GDR ROD > https://gdrrod.grenoble-inp.fr

Aug. 27, 2026

2027 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence : deadline extended

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences *** From: IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) <ieee-cis(a)deliver.ieee.org<mailto:ieee-cis@deliver.ieee.org>> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:31 PM To: Kreinovich, Vladik <vladik(a)utep.edu<mailto:vladik@utep.edu>> Subject: More Time to Submit: SSCI 2027 Deadline Extended to 10 September Share your latest advances in computational intelligence at IEEE SSCI 2027 on Australia's Gold Coast. We are pleased to announce that the paper submission deadline for the 2027 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI 2027) has been extended. New Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026 As one of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society's flagship conferences, SSCI 2027 offers a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share advances in computational intelligence and explore emerging technologies shaping the future. Advance the Future of Computational Intelligence SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TODAY Why Submit to SSCI 2027? * Present your latest research to an international audience * Connect with leading researchers and practitioners * Network with the global computational intelligence community * The 2027 event continues the restructured biennial Symposia Series featuring ten dedicated Applied Computational Intelligence Symposia Event Details IEEE SSCI 2027 will take place 14-17 February 2027 in the stunning Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Widely recognized for fostering the exchange of cutting-edge theories, algorithms, and real-world applications, SSCI provides an unparalleled forum for collaboration, innovation, and discovery. If you have been finalizing your research, this extension provides additional time to prepare and submit your work. We encourage members of the computational intelligence community to take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to a vibrant technical program. Submit your paper before 10 September 2026 and be part of the conversations shaping the future of Computational Intelligence. * Call for Papers https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/submissions/call-for-papers/ * Submission Instructions https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/submissions/instructions/ * Conference Website https://attend.ieee.org/ssci-2027/ Follow Us for SSCI 2027 Updates Stay up to date with conference announcements, deadlines, and program highlights by following IEEE CIS on social media. We look forward to welcoming you to IEEE SSCI 2027 on the Gold Coast. Best regards, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society

Aug. 13, 2026

W2 Professorship on "Data-Centric Engineering in Production and/or Logistics

by Faes, Matthias

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University is currently inviting applications for a professorship position: Position: Professorship (W2) Data-Centric Engineering in Production and/or Logistics Research Focus: Methodology development in artificial intelligence and/or scientific computing applied to data-centric engineering in production and/or logistics. Location: TU Dortmund University, Germany Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 Details & Online Portal: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application Please find the official job announcement attached to this email. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement within your networks or forward it to qualified candidates. For informal inquiries, please contact the Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Moritz Schulze Darup (dekanat.mb(a)tu-dortmund.de) Best regards, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Faes ======================================================================== Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, der Fakultät Maschinenbau der Technischen Universität Dortmund schreibt derzeit eine Professur aus: Stelle: Professur (W2) „Datenzentriertes Engineering in der Produktion und/oder Logistik“ Forschungsschwerpunkt: Methodenentwicklung im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und/oder des wissenschaftlichen Rechnens mit Anwendung auf datenzentriertes Engineering in der Produktion und/oder Logistik. Standort: TU Dortmund, Deutschland Bewerbungsschluss: 9. September 2026 Details & Online-Portal: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application Die offizielle Stellenausschreibung finden Sie im Anhang dieser E-Mail. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Sie diese Ausschreibung in Ihren Netzwerken teilen oder an geeignete Kandidaten weiterleiten könnten. Für informelle Anfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Dekan des Fachbereichs Maschinenbau, Prof. Dr. Moritz Schulze Darup (dekanat.mb(a)tu-dortmund.de) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Faes

Aug. 6, 2026

Phd Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence:Foundations and Applications

by doria＠unich.it

PhD Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications. The Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara is seeking outstanding candidates for the new doctoral program of “Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications”. Designed and delivered by seven partner universities—University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara (UdA, Italy), Munster Technological University (MTU, Ireland), University of Oviedo (UNIOVI, Spain), Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA, Germany), Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI, Romania), South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk, Finland), and the University of Skövde (HiS, Sweden)—embedded within the framework of the INGENIUM Alliance of European Universities, the programme operates within a collaborative research environment that brings together expertise primarily from computer science, while also involving engineering, logic and mathematical analysis, physics, biology, economics, statistics and psychology. This environment fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and the development of scholars capable of contributing to the advancement of responsible, trustworthy, and human-centred AI systems. The educational pathway adopts an international co-supervision model, including mobility across partner institutions and potential collaborations with public and private international partners. This joint international PhD programme of advanced education and research is dedicated to the design, development, analysis, and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that are aligned with human values, needs, and capabilities. It has been established in response to the rapid evolution of AI technologies and the growing awareness that technical performance alone is not sufficient: intelligent systems must also be transparent, trustworthy, explainable, fair, usable, and socially responsible. Applications are open and close at 11:00 AM (CET) on August 21. For further information on the PhD program: https://www.dec.unich.it/home-human-centred-artificial-intelligence-foundat…, or contact Prof. Gianpiero Monaco Link to the call https://www.scuolasuperiore.unich.it/bandi/bando-di-concorso-lammissione-al… PhD Program in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications. L'Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara è alla ricerca di candidati di eccellenza per il nuovo programma di dottorato in “Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications”. Progettato e realizzato da sette università partner — l'Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara (UdA, Italia), la Munster Technological University (MTU, Irlanda), l'Università di Oviedo (UNIOVI, Spagna), la Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA, Germania), la Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI, Romania), la South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk, Finlandia) e l'Università di Skövde (HiS, Svezia) — inserito nel quadro dell'Alleanza delle Università Europee INGENIUM, il programma si sviluppa all'interno di un ambiente di ricerca collaborativo che riunisce competenze principalmente nel campo dell'informatica, coinvolgendo al contempo l'ingegneria, la logica e l'analisi matematica, la fisica, la biologia, l'economia, la statistica e la psicologia. Questo contesto favorisce il dialogo interdisciplinare e la formazione di studiosi in grado di contribuire allo sviluppo di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale responsabili, affidabili e centrati sull'essere umano. Il percorso formativo adotta un modello internazionale di co-supervisione, che prevede periodi di mobilità presso le università partner e possibili collaborazioni con enti pubblici e privati a livello internazionale. Questo programma internazionale congiunto di dottorato, dedicato alla formazione avanzata e alla ricerca, è incentrato sulla progettazione, lo sviluppo, l'analisi e la valutazione di sistemi di Intelligenza Artificiale (IA) allineati ai valori, ai bisogni e alle capacità delle persone. È stato istituito in risposta alla rapida evoluzione delle tecnologie di IA e alla crescente consapevolezza che le sole prestazioni tecniche non sono sufficienti: i sistemi intelligenti devono essere anche trasparenti, affidabili, spiegabili, equi, usabili e socialmente responsabili. Le candidature sono aperte e potranno essere presentate fino alle ore 11:00 (CET) del 21 agosto. Per ulteriori informazioni sul dottorato: https://www.dec.unich.it/home-human-centred-artificial-intelligence-foundat…, oppure contattare il Prof. Gianpiero Monaco. Link al bando https://www.scuolasuperiore.unich.it/bandi/bando-di-concorso-lammissione-al…

July 31, 2026

Some positions available in our lab.

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear colleagues, We have two contractual lecturer (2-3 year positions with possible extensions) positions opening at our laboratoryHeudiasyc, connected to SCAI Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence. Both are connected to artificial intelligence and its use in different settings: * AI for industry and risk management (https://utc.recruitee.com/o/enseignant-chercheur-contractuel-fh-ia-pour-lin…) * AI for robotics (https://utc.recruitee.com/o/enseignant-chercheur-contractuel-fh-ia-pour-la-…) Beyond the concerned fields, those proposals are pretty open in terms of profiles: from theoretical to applied research, with topics that can cover planification, uncertainty handling, machine learning, explainability, etc. Do not hesitate to contact the people in charge given in the advertisements for further details, and I'll be happy to provide some information myself (to the extent of my knowledge). We would be particularly interested in candidates that would apply for a CNRS position in the upcoming years, using this position as a good opportunity to prepare such candidacies . Best regards Sébastien -- ==================================== Sebastien Destercke, Ph. D. CNRS researcher in computer science. Université de Technologie de Compiegne U.M.R. C.N.R.S. 7253 Heudiasyc Avenue de Landshut F-60205 Compiegne Cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)3 44 23 79 85 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 23 44 77 ====================================

July 30, 2026

2028 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence: mark your calendars

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this series of conferences

July 13, 2026

Reminder: Jeremie Houssineau SIPTA virtual talk on the 25th June, 10am Paris time

by Sebastien Destercke

Dear siptians, Just a small reminder about Jeremie talk tomorrow! Best regards Sébastien

June 24, 2026

FW: Call for papers: Special Issue ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering

by Kreinovich, Vladik

FYI, papers using imprecise probabilities are always welcome at this journal From: Alba Sofi <alba.sofi(a)unirc.it<mailto:alba.sofi@unirc.it>> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:23 AM We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue of the ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering, entitled Modeling, Identification, and Control of Engineering Systems Under Uncertainty This Special Issue aims to highlight the interplay between modeling, system identification, and control in the presence of uncertainty, fostering integrated approaches that combine theoretical developments, data-driven techniques, and experimental validation. Particular emphasis is placed on cross-disciplinary contributions addressing complex engineering systems through a unified uncertainty-aware perspective. Contributions are welcome in areas including, but not limited to: * Modeling and simulation of dynamical systems under uncertainty * Operational modal analysis (OMA) and model updating with noisy, incomplete, or limited datasets * Robust, adaptive, and stochastic control strategies for uncertain systems * Data-driven and hybrid (physics-informed) modeling approaches * Digital twins and diagnostics of dynamical systems under uncertainty * Stochastic and non-stationary excitation modeling (wind, seismic, operational) * Risk- and reliability-based performance assessment * Experimental and numerical validation of uncertainty-aware methods * Decision-making frameworks integrating uncertainty into modeling and control The deadline for manuscript submission is December 15, 2026. Should you be interested, you are welcome to submit your manuscript at any time up to the deadline. While the official timeline follows ASME standards, the Guest Editors are personally coordinating the review process and will aim to provide a first decision as efficiently as possible. Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's online submission system. Authors are requested to select the appropriate Special Issue title during submission. Detailed author guidelines and further information about the Special Issue are available on the journal's website at: https://www.asme.org/publications-submissions/journals/administration/call-… We would be delighted if you could confirm your willingness to participate in the Special Issue by providing us with a tentative title. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Should you have any questions regarding the scope, suitability, or submission process, please feel free to contact any of the Guest Editors. Sincerely, Guest Editors of the Special Issue: Chiara Masnata, University of Palermo, Italy, chiara.masnata(a)unipa.it<mailto:chiara.masnata@unipa.it> Antonina Pirrotta, University of Palermo, Italy, antonina.pirrotta(a)unipa.it<mailto:antonina.pirrotta@unipa.it> Carmelo Gentile, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, carmelo.gentile(a)polimi.it<mailto:carmelo.gentile@polimi.it> Yongbo Peng, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, pengyongbo(a)tongji.edu.cn<mailto:pengyongbo@tongji.edu.cn> Alba Sofi, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Italy, alba.sofi(a)unirc.it<mailto:alba.sofi@unirc.it>

June 24, 2026