Invited Lectures

Compliant Mechanisms (CMs), along with Soft Robotic devices formed therewith, may be defined as engineering systems achieving force and motions transmission via the deflection of flexible members. CMs have increasingly gained a strong foothold in the scientific arena owing to their hinge-less nature, shock resistance, potential single-piece manufacturability, safety in human-machine interaction, minimal maintenance requirements, …

The rapid rise in the share of renewable energy generation in power systems has made accurate short- and medium-term power forecasting a fundamental requirement for modern grids. Wind and photovoltaic (PV) power production exhibit strong variability driven by meteorological conditions and temporal patterns, creating significant challenges for generation scheduling, reserve allocation, grid stability, and energy …

Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by the inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation to meet metabolic demands. Despite advances in therapy, HF remains associated with high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs, largely due to delayed diagnosis and limited accessibility of definitive imaging methods. Early identification, particularly in primary care …