Conference Sponsor

The International Society of Science and Applied Technologies

In Cooperation with:

The Korean Reliability Society (KORAS)

Reliability Engineering Association of Japan (REAJ)

Reliability Society Japan Join Chapter (IEEE-RSJC)

Organizing Committee

Conference Chairs

Professor Hoang Pham

Rutgers University, USA

Professor Shigeru Yamada

Tottori University, Japan

Program Chairs

Professor Yi-Kuei Lin

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Dr. Feng-Bin Sun

Tesla, Inc., USA

Professor Xufeng Zhao

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

International Program Committee

M. Z. Anis (India)

Mahmoud Boushaba (Algeria)

Antonio Casimiro Caputo (Italy)

Philippe Castagliola (France)

Antonella Certa (Italy)

In Hong Chang (Korea)

Ping-Chen Chang (Taiwan)

Chung-Ho Chen (Taiwan)

Kuen-Suan Chen (Taiwan)

Shin-Guang Chen (Taiwan)

Kuan-Jung Chung (Taiwan)

Maxim Finkelstein (South Africa)

Lance Fiondella (USA)

Kehan Gao (USA)

Feng Geng (UK)

Antoine Grall (France)

Xuefei Guan (China)

Cheng-Fu Huang (Taiwan)

Shinji Inoue (Japan)

Mingxiao Jiang (USA)

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar (USA)

Mitsuhiro Kimura (Japan)

Debasis Kundu (India)

Tobias Leopold (Germany)

Anatoly Lisnianski (Israel)

Yu Liu (China)

Satoshi Mizutani (Japan)

N. V. R. Naidu (India)

Kazuhira Okumoto (USA)

Dong H. Park (Korea)

Minjae Park (Korea)

Alexander Parkhomovsky (USA)

Alessandro Persona (Italy)

Florin Popentiu Vladicescu (Romania)

Gordon J. Savage (Canada)

Shey-Huei Sheu (Taiwan)

Kazuyuki Suzuki (Japan)

Yoshinobu Tamura (Japan)

Loon-Ching Tang (Singapore)

Zhigang Tian (Canada)

Tzong-Ru Tsai (Taiwan)

Fugee Tsung (Hong Kong)

Nikola Vujanovic (Serbia)

Hongzhou Wang (USA)

Eric T. T. Wong (Hong Kong)

Liyang Xie (China)

Min Xie (Hong Kong)

Ruey Huei Yeh (Taiwan)

Songlin Zheng (China)

Mengmeng Zhu (USA)

Ming J. Zuo (Canada)

Conference Agenda    

Conference Sessions

Wednesday, August 6, 8:45 - 10:30

SESSION 1:  Data-Driven Systems Science and Engineering

Chair:  Dr. Kazuhira Okumoto (Sakura Software Solutions, LLC, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Valentina Kuskova

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Company Value Chain System on the Local Economy: A

Methodological Overview

Valentina V. Kuskova  (University of Notre Dame, USA)

Dmitry Zaytsev  (University of Notre Dame, USA)

Speaker: Dr. Fengbin Sun

Reliability Allocation Using Importance-Weighted Geometric Mean based “Feasibility of Objectives”

Method

Fengbin Sun  (Tesla Inc., USA)

Speakers: Prof. Youn Su Kim,  Prof. Kwang Yoon Song

A Study on Software Reliability Models Considering the Delayed S-Shaped Fault Detection Rates

Youn Su Kim  (Chosun University, South Korea)

Kwang Yoon Song  (Chosun University, South Korea)

In Hong Chang  (Chosun University, South Korea)

Speaker: Prof. Shinji Inoue

Interval Estimations of Software Functional Safety for E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems

Shinji Inoue  (Kansai University, Japan)

Takaji Fujiwara  (SRATECH Laboratory Inc., Japan)

Shigeru Yamada  (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Yuka Minanino

A Determination System of Fault Correction Time for Software Development

Yuka Minamino  (Tottori University, Japan)

Masashi Kuwano  (Tottori University, Japan)

Mio Hosoe  (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Kazuhira Okumoto

FUSION: A Cloud-Based Framework for Integrated Software-Hardware Reliability Assessment Using

Advanced Analytics and RBDs

Kazuhira Okumoto  (Sakura Software Solutions LLC, USA)

Hoang Pham  (Rutgers University, USA)

Wednesday, August 6, 10:40 - 11:50

SESSION 2:  Machine Learning for Reliability Modeling and Its Applications

Chair:  Prof. Lance Fiondella (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA)

Speaker: Dr. Hongzhou Wang

Machine Learning-Based Spare Parts Demand Prediction under General Repair Turnaround Time Distributions

Hongzhou Wang  (RTX, USA)

Brian Hart  (RTX, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Yi-Fu Wang

Degradation Analysis of Multivariate Inverse Gaussian Process with Random Effects

Yi-Fu Wang  (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)

Tzu-Erh Huang  (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Meng-Hua Li

AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: Bayesian Reliability Assessment and XGBoost for Smart Industrial

Systems

Kuo-Yi Lin  (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Yu-He Hong  (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Meng-Hua Li  (National Formosa University, Taiwan)

Ming-Lang Tseng  (Asia University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Lance Fiondella

Resilience Comparison of CNN-enabled Systems under Adversarial Attacks on Different Computing

Environments

Karen Da Mata  (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA)

Priscila Silva  (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA)

Fatemeh Salboukh  (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA)

Lance Fiondella  (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA)

Wednesday, August 6, 13:00 – 14:10

SESSION 3:  Reliability and Maintenance Modeling: Techniques and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Shigeru Yamada (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Mitsutaka Kimura

Reliability Modelling of Data Transmission Model with CSMA/CA in Wireless Environments

Mitsutaka Kimura  (Aichi University, Japan)

Mitsuhiro Imaizumi  (Aichi Gakusen University, Japan)

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Mitsuhiro Imaizumi

Reliability Analysis of a System Considering Loss Costs for Different Types of Server Attacks

Mitsuhiro Imaizumi  (Aichi Gakusen University, Japan)

Mitsutaka Kimura  (Aichi University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Haitao Zhang

Investigation of Residual Stress and Fatigue Reliability Enhancement in Polyimide-Coated Lead

Conductor Wires

Haitao Zhang  (Medtronic, Plc., USA)

Bernard Li  (Medtronic, Plc., USA)

Mingxiao Jiang  (Medtronic, Plc., USA)

Speaker: Prof. Satoshi Mizutani

Extended Maintenance Policies with Working and Stopping Periods

Satoshi Mizutani  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Wednesday, August 6, 14:10 - 15:20

SESSION 4:  Process Quality Monitoring and Control: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Kuen-Suan Chen (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Pei Wen Chen

An Enhanced Cumulative Quantity Control Chart Based on Asymmetric Runs Rules

Pei Wen Chen  (Yuan Ze University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Chun-Min Yu

Performance Evaluation and Improvement Decision-Making Rules for E-Learning System

Yen-Po Chen  (National Chengchi University, Taiwan)

Yu-Ling Chen  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chun-Hung Yu  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chun-Min Yu  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speakers: Dr. Khac Hieu Nguyen, Dr. Thi My Hanh Nguyen

Application of SPC and AHP in Quality Control: Case of Electronic Components at a Manufacturing

Company

Khac-Hieu Nguyen  (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam)

Anh-Van Nguyen  (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam)

My-Hanh Nguyen  (Yuan Ze University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Kuen-Suan Chen

IC Packaging Process Quality Evaluation for Smart Manufacturing Environments

Kuen-Suan Chen  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chun-Min Yu  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Wednesday, August 6, 15:30 – 16:40

SESSION 5:  Reliability Modeling, Prediction, and AI Methods and Their Applications

Chair:  Prof. Satoshi Mizutani (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speakers: Prof. Masayuki Arai, Prof. Satoshi Fukumoto

Self-Training for Accuracy Improvement in Wafer Map Defect Pattern Classification Using AI

Masaru Kurokawa  (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan)

Yoshikazu Nagamura  (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan)

Masayuki Arai  (Nihon University, Japan)

Satoshi Fukumoto  (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan)

Speakers: Prof. Yukio Maruyama, Prof. Yutaka Shirai,Dr. Kazuo Kihara

An Evaluation of Forecasting Precision with Forecasting Method Concerning Water Demand for

A Prefecture

Yukio Maruyama  (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Yutaka Shirai  (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Kazuo Kihara  (Real Futures Japan Ltd, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Dong-Yuh Yang

Reliability Evaluation of a Standby Redundant System with Two Types of Components and

Secondary Repair

Chia-Huang Wu  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Yin-Ying Dai  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Dong-Yuh Yang  (National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Satoshi Mizutani

Which is Better Problem in Backward Model

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Xufeng Zhao  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Satoshi Mizutani  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Wednesday, August 6, 16:40 – 17:50

SESSION 6:  Reliability and Deep Learning: Models and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Kuo-Ping Lin (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Dr. Chiao-Tzu Huang

Smart Manufacturing Acceptance Rate Prediction Model: A Deep Learning Approach

Chiao-Tzu Huang  (National Chin Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Yi Peng Liao  (Universal AI Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwan)

Cheng-Kai Hung  (Universal AI Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwan)

Speakers: Mr. Shun-Chang Lin *, Prof. Fang-Chih Tien

Using A2C for Hyperparameter Optimization of Deep Learning Models

Shun-Chang Lin  (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Gi-Wei Lin  (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Fang-Chih Tien  (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speakers: Dr. Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Prof. Mingchih Chen,

Analyzing arXiv Publication Trends of Generative AI After DeepSeek Release

Kai-Yuan Hsiao  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Wei Shan Chang  (Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan)

Mingchih Chen  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Ben-Chang Shia  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Kuo-Ping Lin

Fault Tree Analysis Model for Remanufactured Machine Tools by Using Generative AI and

Analytic Hierarchy Process

Kuo-Ping Lin  (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

Yueh-Ju Kuo  (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

Ting-Yu Lin  (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

I-Jan Wang  (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

Thursday, August 7, 8:00 - 9:10

SESSION 7:  Product Quality: Models and Their Applications

Chair:  Prof. Mingchih Chen (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Chun-Min Yu

Enhancing E-Commerce Service Quality: Strategic Insights and Evaluation

Chih-Ming Tsai  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chun-Hung Yu  (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan)

Chun-Min Yu  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chih-Han Chu  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speaker: Dr. Wei Shan Chang

The Impact of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Survival in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Targeted

Therapy

Wei Shan Chang  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Kai-Yuan Hsiao  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Shi-Chen Ou  (China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan)

Hao-Ren Yao  (National Institute of Health, USA)

Der-Chen Chang  (Georgetown University, USA)

Ben-Chang Shia  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Mingchih Chen  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Meng-Che Hsieh  (I-Shou University, Taiwan)

Speakers: Dr. Anh Van Nguyen, Dr. Thi My Hanh Nguyen

Integrating Delphi Method into Design of Experiments for Improving Quality Control: A Case

Study of Mechanical Company

Anh-Van Nguyen  (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam)

Khac-Hieu Nguyen  (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam)

My-Hanh Nguyen  (Yuan Ze University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Kuen-Suan Chen

A Smartphone Quality Evaluation Model Based on Quality Loss Function and Gamma Distribution

Kuen-Suan Chen  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Tsun-Hung Huang  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Yen-Chun Huang  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Thursday, August 7, 9:10 - 10:20

SESSION 8:  Modeling and Analysis with Machine Learning: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Valentina Kuskova (University of Notre Dame, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Jungyeon Choi

A Study on the Development of Route Recommendation Based on Trajectory Clustering for

Autonomous Ship

Jungyeon Choi  (Chosun University, South Korea)

Taewoong Hwang  (Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea)

Hyoseon Hwang  (Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea)

Ik-Hyun Youn  (Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea)

Speaker: Prof. Masahide Yamamoto

Examining Future Trends in Population Changes in Tourist Destinations

Masahide Yamamoto  (Nagoya Gakuin University, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Jungyeon Choi

Golf Chipping Analysis Using a Feed-Forward Neural Network

Jungyeon Choi  (Chosun University, South Korea)

Hui Ru Ng  (University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA)

Jong-Hoon Youn  (University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Dmitry Zaytsev

Improving Methodology for Calculating Automotive Industry Localization Rates

Dmitry Zaytsev  (University of Notre Dame, USA)

Valentina V. Kuskova  (University of Notre Dame, USA)

Thursday, August 7, 10:30 - 12:00

SESSION 9:  Advances in Deep Learning and Feature Selection: Methods and Applications

Chairs:  Dr. Huanjing Wang (Western Kentucky University, USA)

                Prof. Kehan Gao (Eastern Connecticut State University, USA)

Speaker: Dr. Huanjing Wang

Ensemble SHAP-Based Feature Selection for Credit Card Fraud Detection

Huanjing Wang  (Western Kentucky University, USA)

Qianxin Liang  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Speakers: Prof. Kehan Gao, Dr. Sarah Tasneem

An Evaluation of CNN and Vision Transformer Models for Mars Surface Image Classification

Kehan Gao  (Eastern Connecticut State University, USA)

Sarah Tasneem  (Eastern Connecticut State University, USA)

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Speaker: Mr. James McCormack *

Integrating Socioeconomic Determinants with Medical Risk Factors for Diabetes

James McCormack  (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, USA)

Naeem Seliya  (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Taghi Khoshgoftaar

The STRIDE Database: Workers’ Compensation Claims and Adjuster Notes

Chelsea M. Zuvieta  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Richard Bauder  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Brian White  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Taghi Khoshgoftaar

Demand Forecasting in the Aviation Aftermarket: A Gradient-Boosting Approach

Joffrey L. Leevy  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Chelsea M. Zuvieta  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar  (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Thursday, August 7, 13:00 – 14:10

SESSION 10:  Reliability Modeling, Optimization, and Their Applications

Chair:  Dr. Natsumi Takahashi (National Defense Academy, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Taishin Nakamura

Perturbation Strategies for the Component Assignment Problem in Three-Dimensional

Consecutive-k Systems

Taishin Nakamura  (Tokai University, Japan)

Tomoaki Akiba  (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Koji Shingyochi  (Jumonji University, Japan)

Speaker: Ms. Lei Zhou

Investigation on the Improvement of Optimization Model for Consecutive-k-out-of-n: G Systems

Lei Zhou  (Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Hiroyuki Ichihara

An Algorithm for Obtaining the Pareto-Optimal Solutions of the Reservation Frame Allocations

in a Complete Reservation System

Hiroyuki Ichihara  (Chubu University, Japan)

Satoshi Mizutani  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Mitsutaka Kimura  (Aichi University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Natsumi Takahashi

Improving Optimal Strategies Search for Maximum Flow Network Interdiction

Natsumi Takahashi  (National Defense Academy, Japan)

Tetsushi Yuge  (National Defense Academy, Japan)

Thursday, August 7, 14:10 - 15:20

SESSION 11:  Advances in Reliability Networks: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Cheng-Fu Huang (Feng Chia University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Mr. Yu Cheng Chang *

Constructing Reliability Models for State-dependent Resilient Systems Using Continuous-time

Markov Chain

Yu-Cheng Chang  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Ruey-Huei Yeh  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Pei-Chen Cheng   (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Tsang-Chuan Chang

Optimal Scheduling Problem for a Single Machine with Preventive Maintenance Constraints

Lu-Wen Liao  (National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Tsang-Chuan Chang  (National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Yen-Chia Chen  (National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Ping-Chen Chang

Reliability Evaluation of a Stochastic-Flow Production Network with Automatic and Manual

Production Lines

Chieh Lee  (National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan)

Chen-Yu Yeh  (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Ping-Chen Chang  (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speakers: Dr. Ding-Hsiang Huang, Prof. Cheng-Fu Huang

Modeling Quickest Path Reliability in Networks with Random Transmission Time

Ding-Hsiang Huang  (Tunghai University, Taiwan)

Cheng-Fu Huang  (Feng Chia University, Taiwan)

Thursday, August 7, 15:30 – 16:40

SESSION 12:  Machine Learning Approaches for System Reliability Prediction and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Tomoaki Akiba (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Takahiro Nakamura

Expanded Optimal Visit Suspension Policy Corporate Sale using Reliability Model

Takahiro Nakamura  (Tottori University, Japan)

Kodo Ito  (Yamato University, Japan)

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speakers: Mr. Ryota Nekomoto *, Prof. Tomoaki Akiba

Considering for the Forecasting Method of the Nikkei Stock Average using Deep Learning with Natural

Language Processing

Ryota Nekomoto  (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Tomoaki Akiba  (Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Kuo-Yi Lin

Optimizing Reliability and Quality in AI-Based Manufacturing Diagnostics: Machine Learning and Risk

Assessment Perspectives

Kuo-Yi Lin  (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Ying-Hong Yang  (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Meng-Hua Li  (National Formosa University, Taiwan)

Ming-Lang Tseng  (Asia University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Dr. Mamoru Ohara

On the Consistency and Variety of Automated C Source Code Generation for Training Software Defect

Detectors

Mamoru Ohara  (Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, Japan)

Yuto Sugawa  (Nihon University, Japan)

Chisato Murakami  (Nihon University, Japan)

Thursday, August 7, 16:40 – 17:50

SESSION 13:  Network Reliability: Approaches, Methods, and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Yu-Chung Tsao (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Speaker: Mr. Hsuan-Yu Chen *

Assessing Multistate Production System Ability via Network Reliability Considering Product

Classification and Rework Action

Hsuan-Yu Chen  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Yi-Kuei Lin  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Mr. Ting-Hau Shih *

Reliability Evaluation for Identifying Critical Infrastructure in a Multistate Power Grid

Ting-Hau Shih  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Yi-Kuei Lin  (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Mr. Jia-Hong Chou *

3D Convolutional Network-Based Monitor Flicker Defect Detection: A Structured Approach for

Real-World Application

Jia-Hong Chou  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Fu-Kwun Wang  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Alfian Nur Hidayat  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Chin-Chung Wu  (Dell Taiwan Branch, Taiwan)

Tao-Peng Chu  (Dell Taiwan Branch, Taiwan)

Speakers: Ms. Pei-Hsuan Hsu *, Prof. Yu-Chung Tsao

Optimal Production and Quality Policy Consider Rework and Carbon Emission

Pei-Hsuan Hsu  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Yu-Chung Tsao  (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Tsung-Hui Chen  (National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)

Friday, August 8, 8:00 - 9:50

SESSION 14:  Modeling and Forecasting: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Florin Popentiu Vladicescu (National Univ. of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania)

Speakers: Dr. Silvia Carpitella, Prof. Antonella Certa, Dr. Cinzia Muriana, Costanza Laura Parlapiano

Decision-Making Process for Improved Sustainable Maintenance Strategies of Naval Systems

Silvia Carpitella  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Antonella Certa  (University of Palermo, Italy)

Cinzia Muriana  (University of Palermo, Italy)

Costanza Laura Parlapiano  (University of Palermo, Italy)

Speaker: Mr. Anas Hossini *

ACSA: A Hybrid Approach for Designing Smart Building Maintenance Strategies

Anas Hossini  (Lineact CESI Laboratory, France)

Leïla Kloul  (Paris Saclay University, France)

Maël Guiraud  (Lineact CESI Laboratory, France)

Benjamin Cohen Boulakia  (Paris Saclay University, France)

Speaker: Mr. Nachiket Pusadkar *, Dr. Silvia Carpitella

Potentiating Forecasting Capabilities in the Retail Business

Nachiket Pusadkar  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Silvia Carpitella  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Sepideh Abolghasem  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Gordon Savage

An Efficient Inverse Solution for Mimo Dynamic Systems by a Moving Least Squares Meta-Model

Gordon J. Savage  (University of Waterloo, Canada)

Young Kap Son  (Gyeongkuk National University, South Korea)

Speaker: Mr. Jayesh Girdhar *, Dr. Silvia Carpitella

Analyzing the Impact of Economic, Social and Technical Objectives on the Optimal Selection of

EVCS Locations

Jayesh Girdhar  (California State University Northridge, USA)

Bhushan Choudhari  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Silvia Carpitella  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Xudong Jia  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Rasoul Narimani  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Daisy Lemus  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Crist Khachikian  (California State University, Northridge, USA)

Speaker: Prof. Florin Popentiu Vladicescu

Improving Software Dependability by AI Agents

Grigore Albeanu  ("Spiru Haret” University, Romania)

Florin Popențiu-Vlădicescu  (National University of Science and Technology “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania)

Henrik Madsen  (Danish Technical University, Denmark)

Friday, August 8, 9:50 – 11:10

SESSION 15:  Modeling Reliability and Performability and Their Applications

Chair:  Prof. Yoshinobu Tamura (Yamaguchi University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Syouji Nakamura

Reliability Calculations of Square and Cube Redundant Systems

Syouji Nakamura  (Kinjo Gakuin University, Japan)

Kazunori Iwata  (Aichi University, Japan)

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Yoshinobu Tamura

OSS Performability Analysis Based on Deep Multitask Learning as Multi-Objective Optimization

Yoshinobu Tamura  (Yamaguchi University, Japan)

Adarsh Anand  (University of Delhi, India)

Pramod Kumar Kapur  (Amity University, India)

Shigeru Yamada  (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Prof. Thi-Phuong Nguyen

Reliability Evaluation of Multimodal Humanitarian Logistics in Disaster Response

Thi-Phuong Nguyen  (National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan)

Speakers: Prof. Toshio Nakagawa, Prof. Kazunori Iwata

Renewal Function of Weibull Distribution Using

Gamma Distribution

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Kazunori Iwata  (Aichi University, Japan)

Friday, August 8, 11:10 – 13:00

SESSION 16:  Reliability and Maintenance Optimization: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Xufeng Zhao (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Speaker: Dr. Jiajia Cai

Optimal Replacement Policy of a Mission-Oriented System Under Additive Damage

Jiajia Cai  (Yangzhou University, China)

Speaker: Mr. Jiantai Wang *

Condition-Based Replacement and Spare Management under Stochastic Ordering for Three-State

Competition Failure System

Jiantai Wang  (Beihang University, China)

Yu Zhao  (Beihang University, China)

Shihan Zhou  (Beihang University, China)

Speaker: Prof. Qingan Qiu

Optimal Switching Decisions in a Degrading Standby System with Switching Time Redundancy

Rongchi Sun  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Cuicui Pei  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Bosen Liu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Qingan Qiu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Speaker: Dr. Wenjie Dong

Optimal Preventive Replacement Policy for Repairable Products with Multiple Repair Attempts under

Free-repair Warranty

Wenjie Dong  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Meixuan Zhang  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Naiming Xie  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Shey-Huei Sheu  (Asia University, Taiwan)

Speaker: Prof. Yi-Feng Niu

Assessing Transportation Network Reliability and

Carbon Emissions Under Stochastic Capacity Degradation

Mingyang Yue  (Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China)

Yifeng Niu  (Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China)

Xiuzhen Xu  (Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China)

Speaker: Prof. Xufeng Zhao

Hybrid Cumulative Backup Policies in Reliability Theory

Hongshuang Feng  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Xufeng Zhao  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Yilei Bu  (Jiangsu Provincial Administration for Market Regulation Data Center, China)

Wendi Pang  (Jiangsu Provincial Administration for Market Regulation Data Center, China)

Friday, August 8, 13:00 – 14:50

SESSION 17:  Deep Learning Approaches for Reliability and Maintenance: Models and Applications

Chair:  Prof. Xufeng Zhao (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Speaker: Prof. Qingan Qiu

Enhancing Cloud Security via Joint Optimization of Backup and Mission Abort Policies

Cuicui Pei  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Bosen Liu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Rongchi Sun  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Qingan Qiu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Speaker: Mr. Haochen Luo *

A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach to Dynamic Extravehicular Maintenance Policy in Space

Stations

Haochen Luo  (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China)

Qin Zhang  (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China)

Yu Liu  (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China)

Speaker: Ms. Mingyue Chu *

Robust Parameter Design of Multiple Functional Responses Based on Transfer Learning and Its

Application

in Additive Manufacturing

Mingyue Chu  (Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China)

Jianjun Wang  (Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China)

Speaker: Prof. Li Yang

Mission Risk Control Strategy via Joint Optimization of Information Acquisition and Parameter

Learning

Li Yang  (Beihang University, China)

Speaker: Prof. Qingan Qiu

Joint Optimization of Mission Abort and Learning Strategies in Cloud Computing Environments

Bosen Liu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Cuicui Pei  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Rongchi Sun  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Qingan Qiu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Speaker: Prof. Xufeng Zhao

A Bayesian Deep Neural Network Model for Remaining Useful Life Prediction Using a Multi-Point

Active Query Strategy

Ying Chen  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Taofeng Fan  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Mingchih Chen  (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan)

Xufeng Zhao  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Friday, August 8, 14:50 – 16:20

SESSION 18:  Failure Analysis and Mechanical Reliability Modeling: Methods and Applications

Chair:  Dr. Wenxue Qian (Northeastern University, China)

Speaker: Dr. Lei Wang

Comparison of Fatigue Characteristics of Single Shear Lap Joints with Two Types of Hi-lock Bolts

Lei Wang  (Northeastern University, China)

Jianfeng Yang  (Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute Co. Ltd., China)

Jun Li  (Northeastern University, China)

Ruijin Zhang  (Northeastern University, China)

Wenxue Qian  (Northeastern University, China)

Speaker: Mr. Zhaokai He

Research on Seismic Failure Correlation Analysis Methods for Redundant Nuclear Power Systems

Zhaokai He  (Northeastern University, China)

Ruijin Zhang  (Northeastern University, China)

Jianfeng Yang  (Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute Co. Ltd., China)

Wenxue Qian  (Northeastern University, China)

Liyang Xie  (Northeastern University, China)

Speaker: Mr. Xu Han *

Research on Hybrid Redundancy Allocation for Multi-Level Repairable Heterogeneous Systems with

Interval Valued Reliability of Components

Xu Han  (Zhengzhou University, China)

Ilhan Chung  (Ulsan College, South Korea)

Qian Qian Zhao  (Zhengzhou University, China)

Speaker: Dr. Ruijin Zhang

Research on Failure Probability Analysis Method of Nuclear Power Equipment Based on Failure Data

Ruijin Zhang  (Northeastern University, China)

Jianfeng Yang  (Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute Co. Ltd., China)

Zhaokai He  (Northeastern University, China)

Liyang Xie  (Northeastern University, China)

Speaker: Dr. Wenxue Qian

Motion Trajectory Planning and Motion Accuracy Reliability Analysis of Welding Robot

Wenxue Qian  (Northeastern University, China)

Jianfeng Yang  (Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute Co., Ltd, China)

Xiaowei Yin  (Shenyang Institute of Engineering, China)

Ruijin Zhang  (Northeastern University, China)

Ningxiang Wu  (Northeastern University, China)

Liyang Xie  (Northeastern University, China)

Friday, August 8, 16:20 – 17:40

SESSION 19:  Maintenance Optimization, Risk Analysis, and Feature Recognition

Chair:  Prof. Xufeng Zhao (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Speaker: Dr. Jing Wu

A General Analytical Framework for Preventive Replacement Models in Discrete Time

Jing Wu  (Huaiyin Institute of Technology, China)

Liqu Lin  (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Jie Cui  (Huaiyin Institute of Technology, China)

Tadashi Dohi  (Hiroshima University, Japan)

Speaker: Mr. Yi Chen *

Proportional Hazards Model-Based Global Dynamic Maintenance Optimization for Multi-Component

Degradation System

Yi Chen  (Beihang University, China)

Zijian Kang  (Beihang University, China)

Yu Zhao  (Beihang University, China)

Speaker: Ms. Yuhan Ma *

Risk-Aware Task Termination Strategy for Mission-Critical Systems with Preventive Inspection

Scheduling

Yuhan Ma  (Beihang University, China)

Fanping Wei  (Beihang University, China)

Qingan Qiu  (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

Li Yang  (Beihang University, China)

Speaker: Mr. Kui Xu *

Research on Geometric Model Construction and Operating Feature Recognition Technology of

Switchgear

X. Kui  (Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Science Research Institute, China)

L. Xin  (Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Science Research Institute, China)

C. Peilong  (Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Science Research Institute, China)

Z. Shijian  (Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Science Research Institute, China)

D. Qichen  (Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Science Research Institute, China)

Friday, August 8, 17:40 – 19:15

SESSION 20:  Maintenance Policies and Modeling Analysis: Applications in Society and the Social Sciences

Chair:  Dr. Nobuyuki Tamura (Hosei University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Kenichiro Naruse

Optimal Checkpoint for Hardwareized Artificial Neural Networks

Kenichiro Naruse  (Josai International University, Japan)

Toshio Nakagawa  (Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan)

Speaker: Mr. Hibiki Adachi *

Relationship between Frailty Classification of Older Adults and Residential Characteristics

Hibiki Adachi  (Tottori University, Japan)

Masashi Kuwano  (Tottori University, Japan)

Yuka Minamino  (Tottori University, Japan)

Mio Hosoe  (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Mr. Yutaka Azuma *

Analysis of Loan Agreement using Deep Learning with a Regularization Term

Yutaka Azuma  (Tottori University, Japan)

Masashi Kuwano  (Tottori University, Japan)

Yuka Minamino  (Tottori University, Japan)

Mio Hosoe  (Tottori University, Japan)

Speaker: Dr. Nobuyuki Tamura

Numerical Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Extended Warranty based on a Periodical

Replacement Model

Nobuyuki Tamura  (Hosei University, Japan)

Speaker: Mr. Jiaxuan Zhan *

A Trajectory-Learning-Driven Lifetime Prognosis Approach Capturing Nonlinear Degradation

Heterogeneity

Jiaxuan Zhan  (Beihang University, China)

Binshi Wang  (Beihang University, China)

Fanping Wei  (Beihang University, China)

* Denotes Student Speaker