FOODSIM‘2014
9th Biennial FOODSIM Conference
June 23-25, 2014
Oceanopolis
http://www.oceanopolis.co.uk/
Brest, France

THEMES:
Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology Methods and tools applied to Food and Bio-industries Methods & tools in Food Quality & Safety Evaluation Simulation in Functional Foods Food Production Management, Economics and Traceability Sustainable Food Production Innovation in Traditional Food Products Processing of non-Newtonian food fluids Poster Session Student Session Tutorials Exhibition

Organised by
The European Technology Institute
and Sponsored by
EUROSIS
In cooperation with
LERRCo
and
l’Universite de Bretagne Occidentale
http://www.univ-brest.fr/
For latest information see:
www.eurosis.org
or
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=taxonomy/term/356

AIM OF FOODSIM‘2014

We invite you to participate in the 9th biennial FOODSIM2014, which will be held from June 23-25, 2014, at Oceanopolis, in Brest, France. FOODSIM’2014 will bring together researchers, food experts, and industrial users to present state-of-art research, new research results, and to exchange ideas and experiences in the modeling and simulation tools used for food processing, quality, safety and sustainability. The general conference theme is “Simulation applied to food processes, quality, safety, and sustainability”, and will feature specific sessions covering mathematical modelling and simulation of food processing, quality, safety and sustainability.

All submissions will be peer reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference Proceedings (both print and electronic format), that will be copyrighted and widely disseminated. All talks and tutorials, must be accompanied by a paper of between three to eight Proceedings pages.

KEYNOTES

Virtual Reality Software and Biological Simulation with an Application to Food

Mr Gireg Desmeulles, European Center of Virtual Reality, Brest, France

Modelling in Microbiology

Antonio Valero, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain

TUTORIAL

ReISCOP: a software to simulate biological behaviour more info soon

WORKSHOP
The Baseline Project

A practical workshop that shows a new software in predictive microbiology created during the European Baseline Project.

THEMES

The development and use of model simulation in risk analyses, food safety, fermentation, texture and flavour of food products. How simulation models can help to manufacture a consumer-friendly food product on specs with a shorter time-to-market.; The state-of-the-art in modelling of complex food properties. This translates itself into the use of models in process and plant control. Process control based on a set of product specs by application of neural networks, fuzzy logic, cost models and mechanistic models; traceability and logistics management. These aspects are covered by the following:

Modelling and Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing

The objective of this research track is to assess the state of art of computer modelling and simulation in food processing and engineering. Themes focusing on computer modelling and simulation applications conducted with the objective of improving knowledge and understanding on physical phenomena, developing software sensors and optimising systems, are greatly well-advised to be presented. Therefore, this theme is concerned with different applications, such as:

Optimisation of the design of a unit operation or process (including thermal and non-thermal processes)
Optimisation of the operating conditions
Optimisation of products (formulation)
Real time simulation and control
Indirect measurement, observation and estimation techniques (software sensors)
Estimation of thermophysical properties by inverse techniques
Condition based monitoring, Failure analysis

Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology

Computer modelling and simulation methods offer imaginative possibilities for studies in food sciences and biotechnology. Extraction yield or quality of final products, biokinetic studies, molecular investigations, bioprocess control, and risk assessment, beyond other areas, can be improved by using those approaches.

Possible topics to be discussed:

Simulation and molecular structure
Biomolecular engineering
Biotechnology
Biokinetics modelling
Bioprocess control
Growth and death modelling

Methods and tools applied to Food and Bio-industries

This theme concerns itself with the methodological aspects of simulation modeling covering Systems analysis, model specification and evaluation, sensitivity analysis, statistical models, metamodels, etc., applied to Food and Bio-industries. Problems of software tools also will be addressed within this theme.

Possible topics to be discussed:

Software development
User friendly interfacing
Web-enabled applications
Commercial modeling tools applications
Innovation in sensors (including low-cost on-line sensors)
Robotic solutions for food
Dynamic modeling of food industry systems
Model-Driven Architecture approach (MDA)
Simplification of complex models (for control or real time simulation)
Neural networks (for modelling, control or computing)
Fuzzy techniques (for simulation or control)
Expert Systems

Methods and tools applied to Food Quality and Safety Evaluation

The objective of this research track is to assess the state of art of computation programs developed to evaluate food quality and safety, in order to assist food companies to achieve the level of product security and customer confidence appropriate to their situation.

Examples of areas of interest to be discussed:

Computation tools developed to assure quality solutions in relation to microbiological and chemical contaminants, food additives and processing toxicants;
Traceability solutions to food industries;
Computation systems applied in food risk assessments (including predictive Microbiology);
Real-Time Vision-Based Food Inspection Systems;
Image processing and analysis applied to quality inspection and/or safety evaluation;
Modelling/Predicting of food shelf-life;
Food packaging;
Sensory analysis
modelling exposure, hazards and risk
modelling food structure and behaviour

Simulation in Functional Foods

Functional Foods are known for providing a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. In the last years, consumers are increasingly concerned with their health and wellness, and are demanding food products with associated health benefits. Due to the growing awareness of nutrition’s role in maintaining health and preventing diseases, the market for functional foods is expected to grow.
The main objective of this research theme is to cover the aspects related with the issue of bringing functional foods to market.

Examples of areas of interest to be discussed:

Designing Functional foods
Developing and marketing of functional foods
Modeling human gastrointestinal tract
Viability analysis of probiotic bacteria
Functional food technology

Simulation in Food Production Management, Economics and Traceability

Concerns about food safety and quality gave rise to legislation on the traceability control and labeling of food products. Labeling legislation assures that foods are properly described, in order to give guarantees to consumers and protect food industries. European Union introduced mandatory traceability and relevant labeling (General Food Law 178/2002/EC), thus all food operators must have a traceability system. Special attention must be paid on the traceability of food products with quality labels (Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographic Indication) with added market value.
Another aspect to be considered is the fact that, nowadays, firms in the food industry often face short delivery delays mandated by marketing requirements. Food products are frequently perishable and firms in the industry need to react quickly within a flexible organization. Thus, this theme also concerns the variety of research efforts addressing intra-firm and inter-firm economic and management problems across food chains.

Applications in the following subjects are welcome:

Production and operation management;
Scheduling and logistics problems;
Supply chain management;
Efficient Consumer Response;
Micro economics and industrial models;
Quality management;
Human resources management;
Marketing and strategy;
Trade marketing;
Sales forecasting;
Information systems;
Traceability

Sustainable Food Production

Sustainability has become an issue widely debated, being a value which has to be maintained throughout the food supply chain. The objective of this research track is to cover aspects related with the issue of sustainable food production.

Examples of areas of interest to be discussed:

Sustainable food production practices/production efficiency
Energy sustainability
Environmental efficiency
Sustainable Impact Assessment (SUIA)
Development of intelligent decision support systems
Life cycle assessment methodologies and programs
Food chain management
Food security and sustainability
Sustainability and market
Sustainability concept seen from the consumer standpoint
Integrated farming standards and food eco-labelling

Innovation in Traditional Food Products

In European countries, traditional food products constitute an important element of culture and heritage, simultaneously contributing to the development and sustainability of rural areas. Generally, those products are perceived by consumers as products with regional identity and high sensory quality, consequently attaining higher commercial value. Due to an increased demand for traditional food products, innovative solutions are needed for this specific sector resulting in a great need to carry out research in this field.
Works focusing in all aspects concerned with innovation in traditional food products, namely, innovation on their production, marketing, etc., with priority to computational studies performed with the objective of attaining surplus value are greatly well-advised to be presented.

Workshops

The conference organization is open to suggestions on possible workshops featuring software packages, new hardware or methods used in food simulation. We would like to facilitate the discussions about our research and our new projects.

Workshop proposals should be emailed to [email protected], by indicating the type of workshop you would like to organize, before February 15, 2014. When preparing a workshop submission, please consider the link to the event and the specific nature of your proposal. A confirmation email will be sent to verify that the proposal was received.

TUTORIALS

Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories:
T1- Introductory tutorials
T2- State of the Art Tutorials
T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials
Tutorial proposals should be emailed to [email protected] before FEBRUARY 15TH.

POSTER SESSION

The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers in the Proceedings.

STUDENTS SESSION

This session is for students who want to present their work in progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper as an author. They are published as short papers in the Proceedings.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES

For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact EUROSIS.
Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co- ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other necessary equipment.
Partners for projects session(s) will be organised by EUROSIS to give potential project teams or individuals the opportunity to present their research in order to link up with fellow researchers for future research projects. Those wishing to participate in this session need to send a proposal to EUROSIS.
A EUROSIS TC Meeting and an EU Project update meeting

EXHIBITION

A special exhibition is envisaged during the conference focused on industrial applications. For more information please contact EUROSIS for further details. Email: [email protected]

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS

Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in (zipped) Microsoft Word format, or PDF format (PREFERRED FORMAT)indicating the designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended
abstract) to the EUROSIS ([email protected]).
Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address, telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well.
For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the following indications: FOODSIM‘2014 and designated track or USE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM.
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/2811

Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be accepted for publication Journal Publication

Only accepted and presented extended papers are eligible for journal publication in any of the journals listed here.
Quality Control

In order to ensure the quality of the proceedings, Thomson-Reuters ISI and IET will receive the listing of the actually presented papers, next to the copies of the Proceedings.

All EUROSIS Proceedings are ISI-Thomson Reuters and IET referenced.

REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees
Author

EUROSIS members

Other Participants
Pre-registration before May 15, 2014 € 500 plus VAT € 500 plus VAT € 555 plus VAT
Registration after May 15, 2014 Pre-registration required € 555 plus VAT € 565 plus VAT
STUDENTS

Students who are authors, pay a registration of EUR 375 plus VAT . To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if only the name of the student appears as author of the paper or in the case of multiple authors, all authors should be students.
Registration Fees
Student Author

EUROSIS Student members

Other Student Participants
Pre-registration before May 15, 2014 € 375 plus VAT € 375 plus VAT € 455 plus VAT
Registration after May 15, 2014 Pre-registration required € 455 plus VAT € 475 plus VAT

The full registration fee includes one copy of the Conference Proceedings, coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a welcome cocktail, a conference dinner and a conference visit

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
info to follow

PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references) During review, the submitted full papers can be accepted as a regular 5 page paper. If excellent, full papers can be accepted by the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission will be reviewed by at least three members of the FOODSIM‘2014 International Program Committee.

EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages)
Participants may also submit a 5 page extended abstract for a regular (5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the FOODSIM‘2014 Conference Proceedings.

SHORT ABSTRACT (at least four pages)
Participants may also submit a 4 page abstract for a short paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the FOODSIM‘2014 Conference Proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: ONE (1) PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Philippe Geril
EUROSIS-ETI
European Simulation Office
Greenbridge Science Park
Ghent University - Ostend Campus
Wetenschapspark 1
Plassendale 1
B-8400 Ostend Belgium
Tel: +32.59.255330
Fax: +32.59.255339
Email: [email protected]

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD

The 2014 FOODSIM Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers and accepted as EXTENDED papers will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award.

LANGUAGE

The official conference language for all papers and presentations is English

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will be held at Oceanopolis, Brest http://www.oceanopolis.co.uk/

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15TH, 2014 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 15TH, 2014 LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 25TH, 2014 NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION: APRIL 15TH, 2014 Authors provide camera-ready manuscript: MAY 15TH, 2014 CONFERENCE AT OCEANOPOLIS, BREST, FRANCE: JUNE 23-25, 2014

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Fax: +32.59.255339