Mathematical Modeling and Optimal Control of Infectious Diseases
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2027 | Viewed by 100
Editors
2. Center for Research & Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA), Department of Mathematics, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: optimal control; mathematical analysis; applied mathematics; functional analysis; biomathematics
2. Center for Research & Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA), Department of Mathematics, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: optimal control; nonlinear optimization; mathematical modelling; biomathematics
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite researchers and practitioners to submit their original contributions to this Special Issue of Mathematics (Section E: Applied Mathematics) entitled “Mathematical Modeling and Optimal Control of Infectious Diseases”. Infectious disease dynamics continue to pose major challenges to public health worldwide, highlighting the need for advanced mathematical approaches to understand transmission mechanisms, evaluate intervention strategies, and support evidence-based decision making. This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality research on mathematical modeling, optimal control, data-driven methods, and related analytical and computational techniques that contribute to the prevention and management of infectious diseases. We welcome innovative theoretical developments as well as interdisciplinary applications addressing contemporary epidemiological challenges.
Dr. Artur M.C. Brito da Cruz
Dr. Helena Sofia Rodrigues
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mathematical modeling
- infectious disease modeling
- epidemic and disease dynamics
- stochastic modeling
- optimal control
- data-driven methods
- computational epidemiology
- interdisciplinary applications
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