Intelligent Control and Optimization in Transportation and Grid Systems: Symmetry-Guided Approaches
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 124
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Interests: electrical vehicle; smart grid; optimization of transportation and energy systems
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Interests: modelling and flexible control of integrated energy system; design and optimal operation of offshore multi-energy systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In previous decades, we have witnessed unprecedented technological advancement across multiple disciplines, particularly in artificial intelligence, computing power, and sensing technologies. These developments have created new opportunities to address some longstanding challenges related to infrastructure systems.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in intelligent technologies applied to critical infrastructure systems, with attention to symmetry-related principles where applicable. As the world faces increasing challenges related to urbanization, energy efficiency, and sustainability, the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and pattern recognition techniques has become essential for developing next-generation infrastructure solutions. Many neural network architectures inherently leverage symmetry properties through weight sharing, convolutional layers, and equivariant designs. Similarly, machine learning algorithms often exploit symmetry in data for dimensionality reduction, feature extraction, and pattern recognition. Emerging areas such as intelligent control systems, optimization algorithms, smart grids, and intelligent transportation systems are revolutionizing how we design, operate, and maintain our infrastructure. This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share innovative approaches, methodologies, and applications that address these challenges while promoting sustainable development.
This Special Issue welcomes original research papers, comprehensive reviews, and case studies in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Advanced intelligent control systems for complex engineering problems, including symmetry-preserving control strategies;
- Novel optimization algorithms and their applications in infrastructure systems;
- Pattern recognition and computer vision for infrastructure monitoring and maintenance;
- Smart grid technologies with symmetrical load balancing, renewable energy integration, and energy management systems;
- Intelligent transportation systems for urban mobility and traffic optimization;
- Multi-agent systems and distributed intelligence in infrastructure networks;
- Data-driven modeling for infrastructure systems;
- Human–machine interactions in intelligent infrastructure management;
- Sustainable and resilient infrastructure designs using symmetry-guided intelligent technologies.
Dr. Yanxia Wang
Dr. Xiandong Xu
Dr. Yong Lu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent control systems
- optimization algorithms
- pattern recognition
- smart grids
- intelligent transportation systems
- energy management
- computer vision
- renewable energy integration
- urban mobility
- infrastructure monitoring
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