Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Control of Fractional Systems
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 778
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Interests: nonlinear dynamics; chaos control; bifurcation; non-convex optimization; fractal differential equations
Interests: nonlinear dynamics; chaos control; bifurcation; nonideal system; fractional-order system; aerospace systems
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Interests: nonlinear dynamics; chaos control; bifurcation; energy harvesting; fractional-order system
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Interests: robotics; nonlinear control; energy harvesting; machine learning; fractional control algorithms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We request submissions to a Special Issue dedicated to the modeling, control and applications of fractional-order nonlinear dynamical systems (FONDS). Fractional-order calculus (FOC), which encompasses systems with non-integer-order dynamics, has its roots in the foundational work of renowned mathematicians such as Euler, Liouville, Riemann, and Letnikov. Fractional derivatives offer a powerful framework for capturing memory effects, providing a more accurate representation of real-world phenomena than traditional integer-order models. As a result, fractional-order systems have been paid increasing attention in various disciplines, including solid mechanics, physics, chemistry, finance, and bioengineering. This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the theory and application of fractional-order systems, with a particular focus on nonlinear dynamics. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies addressing (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Nonlinear fractional-order dynamical systems;
- Control and stability of fractional-order systems;
- Chaos, bifurcation, and complex behavior in FO systems;
- Fractals and fractional modeling;
- Applications to time series and real-world phenomena.
Submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. Authors are encouraged to emphasize both theoretical innovation and practical relevance.
Prof. Dr. Vinícius Piccirillo
Prof. Dr. José Manoel Balthazar
Prof. Dr. Angelo Marcelo Tusset
Prof. Dr. Jeferson José de Lima
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fractal and Fractional is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- fractional-order systems
- nonlinear dynamics
- chaos and bifurcation
- fractional-order control
- memory effects
- time series modeling
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