The Symposium is focused on Nonlinear Dynamics and Control of Smart Structures and Systems across different scales, from the nano- to the meso-scale, including nanocomposites and metamaterials-based structures, MEMS and NEMS, and the macro-scale, including complex mechanical systems. The relevant systems involve innovative applications in the field of mechanical engineering. The symposium gathers researchers from industry, academia, and government agencies working in the most innovative areas of nonlinear dynamics and vibration to discuss recent developments in experimental, analytical, and numerical techniques as applied to the synthesis, characterization, and control of Smart Materials and Structures, and Complex Systems. Papers are welcome in the area of analytical modeling and numerical simulations of linear and nonlinear dynamic phenomena, numerical and analytical studies on the dynamic stability of systems, wave propagation and absorption, vibration control and experimental characterization of nonlinear dynamic behaviors. The symposium also intends to encourage interactions between theoretical and applied researchers working in the most innovative areas of nonlinear dynamics. The symposium will also be a great opportunity for disseminating recent developments of experimental, analytical and numerical techniques, and for discussing novel phenomena and behaviors characterizing smart materials and structures. The symposium “Nonlinear Dynamics and Control of Smart Structures and Systems” will cover, but will not be limited to, the following topics:

• Characterization of the vibration and dynamic response of smart structures and systems;
• Reduced-order modeling of smart structures and systems;
• Nonlinear dynamics of continuous and discontinuous mechanical systems;
• Nonlinear dynamic phenomena and interactions in mechanical systems and structures;
• Dynamic stability of nonlinear systems due to multiphysics interaction;
• Experimental studies of observed linear and nonlinear dynamic phenomena;
• Wave propagation and absorption in smart structures and systems;
• Bifurcations and chaos in dynamic systems;
• Asymptotic methods in nonlinear dynamics;
• Non-smooth systems;
• Novel vibration control devices;
• Hybrid techniques that blend active and passive vibration control;
• Dynamics and vibrations of MEMS and NEMS;
• Dynamics and control of multi-body micro- and nano-systems;
• Dynamics and control of coupled thermal, electrostatic, magnetic, elastic MEMS/NEMS;
• Collective behaviors, such as localization and synchronization in MEMS/ NEMS;
• Innovative concepts of sensing and actuating based on nonlinear MEMS/ NEMS;

Real-world problems seldom adhere to linear or nearly linear behaviors. Decades of work has led to the explorations of a galaxy of nonlinear dynamics phenomena, unveiling terrains for exciting applications across the spectrum of science and engineering. Today, we stand witness to the flourishing of significant and exciting new advances in nonlinear dynamics far beyond the known limitations. This forthcoming joint symposium is designed to serve as a forum for exchanging insights and discussions on recent breakthroughs in theoretical, computational, experimental, and applied aspects of modeling, analyzing, and controlling nonlinear systems. Papers in the following areas are particularly encouraged:

• Nonlinear Resonances, Phenomena, and Interactions;
• Dynamic Systems with Time-Variability, Delay, or Discontinuities;
• Reduced-Order Modelling;
• Fractional Dynamics;
• Structural Dynamics;
• Flexible Slender Structures;
• Nonlinear Energy Transfers and Harvesting;
• Vibration and Stability of Systems;
• Computational Methods;
• Optimization and Control;
• Sensitivity Analysis and Design;
• Nonlinear Dynamics and Fracture of Composite Structures;
• Nonlinear Metamaterials and Metastructures;
• Soft Systems and Structures;
• Nonlinear Noisy Systems.

This symposium is focused on the study of mechanical joints, contact, friction, and damping.  The aim is to promote discussion, enhance understanding, and generate new insights into the connections between tribological-level friction, contact mechanics, and the dynamic responses of built-up assemblies with mechanical contact at a structural level. This symposium invites papers addressing all aspects of the dynamics and mechanics of contact and friction, with particular emphasis on the following challenges: reduced order modeling, advanced analytical/numerical methods, nonlinear analysis, nonlinear normal modes, data-driven methods, and reverse modeling and system identification. Other key areas of interest include hysteresis in jointed structures, the repeatability and variability of response, physical theories and studies of friction, measurements and predictions of energy dissipation and damping, methods to account for uncertainty and nonlinearity in structures with contact and friction, and the development and validation of predictive models of contact.

This symposium aims to bring together researchers advancing the use of data-driven and machine learning techniques in the fields of vibrations and dynamics. These approaches have shown significant promise in advancing the fields of vibrations and dynamics, offering innovative techniques to model, understand, and control complex systems and structures. This symposium will highlight cutting-edge research, methodologies, and applications that leverage state-of-the-art data-driven methods and machine learning techniques within the domain of vibrations and dynamics. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the following applications of data-driven and machine learning techniques in vibrations and dynamics:

• Time series analysis and prediction;
• Dynamic modeling and vibration analysis of nonlinear systems and structures;
• Discovery of governing equations;
• Reduced-order modeling in vibrations and dynamics;
• Feature extraction for vibrations and dynamics;
• Integration of physics-based models with data-driven methods for improved understanding;
• Control of vibrations and dynamics;
• Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring of mechanical systems.

This symposium brings together a diverse set of researchers who are at the forefront of the emerging field of studying the dynamic aspects of Biological, Bio-inspired and Biomimetic Systems. Researchers conducting traditional or non-traditional academic research, or those driven by industrial applications present their experimental, analytical, and computational studies with Biological, Bio-Inspired and Biomimetic Systems at their focus.

The symposium on Industrial Applications of Vibration, Shock, Acoustics, and Dynamics provides a forum for sharing ideas, activities, best practices, and innovative solutions to applied problems faced by industry, national laboratories, academia, and related partners. Applications ranging from the automotive industry to national defense increasingly require innovative analysis, simulation and testing to solve complex problems involving vibration, acoustics, and dynamics phenomena. Abstracts are invited that cover standard and nonstandard, multi-disciplinary, and systems-level techniques in vibration, acoustics, dynamics, and related areas of application.

The symposium focuses on recent advances in theoretical, computational, and applied aspects related to the synthesis, simulation, analysis, control, and optimization of multibody systems and nonlinear dynamics. The scope of the symposium encompasses theoretical developments and novel algorithms, implementation techniques, experimentation and validation, and practical applications. Submissions are welcome on the following and related topics: efficient algorithms and computational strategies (including real-time simulation, Human/Hardware-in-the-Loop and System-in-the-Loop applications, reduced-order models and surrogate models); co-simulation problems (such as fluid/structure interaction and cyber-physical systems); sensitivity analysis and optimization strategies; uncertainty quantification, simulation and optimization under uncertainty; design of experiments and verification methods; and optimal design and control.

Papers are solicited in the areas of motion planning, dynamics, and control of robots and mechanisms. Theoretical, experimental, and computational aspects are all invited. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Legged and mobile robots;
• Serial and parallel robots;
• Cable robot and tensegrity mechanism;
• Dynamic analysis, modeling, and simulation; 
• Control methods and controller design;
• Trajectory optimization and optimal control;
• Applications of machine learning and AI;
• Manipulation and locomotion;
• Stability and efficiency;
• Mission planning, path planning, and motion planning for robots and autonomous systems.

This symposium highlights recent developments in multibody modeling of vehicle dynamics, including control, stability and multi-physics domain computation. Submissions are welcome in the fields of tire/terrain and wheel/rail interactions, vehicle control, including autonomous mobility, intelligent transportation systems, ride comfort, vehicle subsystem modeling, next-generation simulation tools, validation and verification. The symposium aims to provide a platform to discuss the latest research developments, while also welcoming presentations on cutting-edge industrial applications in vehicle modeling for advanced design, the development of digital twins, and advanced control systems.

The symposium invites submissions on finite element methods in dynamics and formulations for flexible multibody systems, such as the floating frame of reference and absolute nodal coordinate formulation, including approaches for model order reduction. We are interested in contributions addressing the dynamics of solids and slender structures undergoing large deformations, as well as related topics. Additionally, we welcome research in flexible multibody dynamics covering computational methods, analytical or data-driven approaches, experimental techniques, and applications, e.g., in industrial or biomechanical contexts.

This symposium aims to showcase and explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of multibody dynamics and other computational domains. We invite submissions that address the integration of multibody dynamics with fields such as Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), Structural-Electromagnetic Couplings, Structural-Thermal Couplings, Co-Simulation of Smooth/Non-Smooth Domains, and Multiscale or Multiphysics systems. Contributions focusing on coupling formulations, solution strategies, software implementations, validation and verification methodologies, as well as industrial and experimental applications, are highly encouraged.