Session03-BICAS
The 3rd Special Session on Biologically Inspired Parallel and Distributed Computing, Algorithms and Solutions
(BICAS 2020)
CALL FOR PAPERS & PARTICIPATION
The 18th International Conference on High Performance Computing & Simulation (HPCS 2020)
http://hpcs2020.cisedu.info/ or http://conf.cisedu.info/rp/hpcs20
25 - 29 January 2021
Barcelona, Spain (Virtual/Online event)
Paper Submission Deadline: 31 August 2020 - Extended
Submissions could be for full papers, short papers, poster papers, or posters
As part of
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
Biology has served as inspiration for Computer Science in recent years, given that biological systems tend to be adaptive, reactive, and distributed. Thus, bio-inspired computing is a multi-disciplinary field devoted to studying complex problems using computational methods modeled after design principles encountered in nature. This way, novel and unconventional solutions are accomplished to tackle current challenges in science.
This session aims at examining different solutions to complex problems using nature inspired approaches, and their interplay with cutting-edge technology in High Performance Computing. We invite researchers and scientists in this area to participate and contribute to this event and we welcome their works.
The BICAS Session topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
Bio-inspired parallel and distributed algorithms
Natural parallelism and concurrency in computing
Biological systems, computing and informatics
Bio-inspired hardware, software and design
Biologically inspired distributed systems and networks
Self-Organization, evolution and adaptation
Neurocomputing and Neuromorphic Computing
Bio-inspired modeling of real-life phenomena and its simulation
Bio-inspired applications and case studies
Parallel systems biology and synthetic biology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Artificial life
Cellular automata
Genetic programming and evolutionary algorithms
Reservoir computing
Artificial neural networks and systems
Collective behavior and swarm intelligence
Communication and multi-agent simulation
Complex systems and complex networks
Membrane computing
Natural computing
DNA computing
Quantum computing
Immunocomputing and computing inoculation
Amorphous computing
Biological fault tolerance
Unconventional models of computation
Unconventional architectures
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SUBMISSIONS
You are invited to submit original and unpublished research works on above and other topics related to biologically inspired parallel and distributed computing, algorithms and solutions. Submitted papers must not have been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere until it appears in HPCS proceedings, in the case of acceptance, or notified otherwise. Submission can be for
- Regular papers, please submit a PDF copy of your full manuscript, not to exceed 8 double-column formatted pages per template, and include up to 6 keywords and an abstract of no more than 400 words. Additional pages will be charged additional fee. Submission should include a cover page with authors' names, affiliation addresses, fax numbers, phone numbers, and all authors email addresses. Please, indicate clearly the corresponding author(s) although all authors are equally responsible for the manuscript.
- Short papers (up to 4 pages), please submit a PDF copy of your full manuscript, not to exceed 4 double-column formatted pages per template, and include up to 6 keywords and an abstract of no more than 400 words. Additional pages will be charged additional fee. Submission should include a cover page with authors' names, affiliation addresses, fax numbers, phone numbers, and all authors email addresses. Please, indicate clearly the corresponding author(s) although all authors are equally responsible for the manuscript.
- Poster papers and Posters (please refer to http://hpcs2020.cisedu.info/1-call-for-papers-and-participation/call-for-posters for posters submission details) will also be considered.
Please specify the type of submission you have. Please include page numbers on all preliminary submissions to make it easier for reviewers to provide helpful comments.
Submit a PDF copy of your full manuscript to the special session paper submission site at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bicas2020. Acknowledgement will be sent within 48 hours of submission.
Conference Policies
Only PDF files will be accepted, uploaded to the submission link above. Each paper will receive a minimum of three reviews. Papers will be selected based on their originality, relevance, significance, technical clarity and soundness, presentation, language, and references. Submission implies the willingness of at least one of the authors to register and present the paper, if accepted. At least one of the authors of each accepted paper will have to register and attend (virtually) the HPCS 2020 conference to present the paper at the special session as scheduled. By submitting the paper to the HPCS conference, all authors agree to abide by all HPCS conference paper submission, publication and presentation policies as well as following ethical and professional codes of conduct, including those of the professional co-sponsoring organizations. For more information, please refer to the Authors Info and Registration Info pages.
Proceedings
Accepted papers will be published in the Conference proceedings. Instructions for final manuscript format and requirements will be posted on the HPCS 2020 Conference web site. It is our intent to have the proceedings formally published in hard and soft copies and be available at the time of the conference. The proceedings is projected to be included in the IEEE or ACM Digital Library and indexed in all major indexing services accordingly.
SPECIAL ISSUE
Plans are underway to have the best papers, in extended version, selected for possible publication in a reputable journal as special issue. Detailed information will soon be announced and will be made available on the conference website.
If you have any questions about paper submission or the special session, please contact the special session organizers.
IMPORTANT DATES
Paper Submissions: ------------------------------------------- 31 August 2020 - Extended
Acceptance Notification: -------------------------------------- 25 September 2020
Camera Ready Papers and Registration Due by: ----------- 09 October 2020
Conference Dates: --------------------------------------------- 25 - 29 January 2021
SPECIAL SESSION ORGANIZERS
Dept. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
University of Seville
E.T.S.I. Informática, Avda. Reina Mercedes S/N, 41012, Sevilla, Spain
Phone: +34 954 55 79 52
Fax: +34 954 55 62 51
Email: marper 'at' us.es
Gunnar Tufte
Dept. of Computer Science
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Sem Sælandsvei 9, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Phone: +47 73 59 03 56
Email: gunnar.tufte 'at' ntnu.no
Mario J. Pérez-Jiménez
Dept. Computer Science
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Sem Sælandsvei 9, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Phone: +47
Fax: +47
Email: david.o.martin 'at' ntnu.no; dorellana 'at' us.es
Francis George Cabarle
Dept. of Computer Science
University of the Philippines Diliman
Diliman 1101 Quezon City, The Philippines
Phone: +63 2 433 3877
Fax: +63 2
Email: fccabarle 'at' up.edu.ph
David Orellana-Martín
Miguel Ángel Martínez del Amor
Dept. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
University of Seville
E.T.S.I. Informática, Avda. Reina Mercedes S/N, 41012, Sevilla, Spain
Phone: +34 954 55 79 53
Fax: +34 954 55 62 51
Email: mdelamor 'at' us.es
International Program Committee*:
All submitted papers will be rigorously reviewed by the special session technical program committee members following similar criteria used in HPCS 2020 and will be published as part of the HPCS 2020 Proceedings.
Bosheng Song, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Miguel A. Vega-Rodríguez, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
Jianhua Xiao, Nankai University, Nankai, China
Agustín Riscos-Núñez, University of Seville, Sevilla, Spain
Juan A. Gómez Pulido, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
José L. Guisado, University of Seville, Sevilla, Spain
Richelle A.B. Juayong, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, The Philippines
Ravie C. Muniyandi, National University of Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Daniel H. Cámpora-Pérez, NIKHEF and Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Miguel Cardenas Montes, CIEMAT, Madrid, Spain
Anne C. Elster, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Manuel García-Quismondo, OneThree Biotech, NY, USA
Henry N. Adorna, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, The Philippines
Rene Batac, De La Salle University – Manila, Manila, The Philippines
Jan M. Yap, Philippine Genome Center, Quezon City, The Philippines
Xiangxiang Zeng, Hunan University, Hunan, China
For information or questions about Conference's paper submission, tutorials, posters, workshops, special sessions, exhibits, demos, panels and forums organization, doctoral colloquium, and any other information about the conference location, registration, paper formatting, etc., please consult the Conference’s web site at URL: http://hpcs2020.cisedu.info/ or http://conf.cisedu.info/rp/hpcs20 or contact one of the Conference's organizers.