This book covers some of the most popular methods in design space sampling, ensembling surrogate models, multi-fidelity surrogate model construction, surrogate model selection and validation, surrogate-based robust design optimization, and surrogate-based evolutionary optimization.Surrogate or metamodels are now frequently used in complex engineering product design to replace expensive simulations or physical experiments. They are constructed from available input parameter values a...

Leadership: Real-World Stories & Timeless Theories, Second Edition takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the evolving world of leadership, blending classic theories with contemporary challenges and practical insights. Designed for students, professionals, and lifelong learners, this book unpacks what it truly means to lead in the 21st century, offering both inspiration and actionable strategies.Leadership today is no longer about command and control; it ...

A comprehensive look at state-of-the-art ADP theory and real-world applicationsThis book fills a gap in the literature by providing a theoretical framework for integrating techniques from adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) and modern nonlinear control to address data-driven optimal control design challenges arising from both parametric and dynamic uncertainties.Traditional model-based approaches leave much to be desired when addressing the challenges posed ...

This textbook covers essential electrochemistry and materials science content and provides an extensive collection of examples in order to bridge the gap between engineering students’ basic knowledge and the concrete skills they need to handle practical problems in fuel cells. The book starts with an introduction to the basic thermodynamics and electrochemistry principles and techniques in fuel cells. It subsequently discusses fuel cell operation principles, electrocatalysts, electrode mat...

The book explores 10 essential facets of 21st-century leadership: leadership traits, styles, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, effective communication, frontline leadership, navigating change and uncertainty, ethical practices, and inclusive leadership.Designed for a diverse audience-from seasoned executives to emerging leaders and students of leadership-the book offers invaluable theories, strategies, and case studies. Whether readers are refining their current skills o...

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Science and Engineering: Fundamentals, Materials, and Technologies is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of solid oxide fuel cells. In addition to systematically reviewing the science and technologies of solid oxide fuel cells, the book provides numerical simulations, engineering applications and other important guidance on the commercialization and engineering of solid oxide fuel cells. The opening chapters of the book systematically explain the fundam...

This book focuses on the multidisciplinary teamwork for the design of key interfaces in fuel cell devices. It covers the fabrication, modelling, and operando-microanalysis sections in each chapter. Also, each chapter in the book consists of the introduction of basic theory, representative experimental results, and future prospects in each field. The book is an edited volume, intended to serve as an introductory textbook in multidisciplinary research work for the design and development of f...

This book is a collection of research papers from the 3rd International Conference on the Frontiers of Robotics and Software Engineering (FRSE 2025), featuring contributions from leading experts in the field. It presents innovative research in the fields of robotics and software engineering, showcasing cutting-edge topics such as robot design, industrial automation, human-robot interaction, medical robotics, and advanced algorithms. The proceedings explore developments in cyber robotics, m...

The proceeding of FRSE presents a collection of innovation research in the cutting edge fields of robotics and software engineering. It is highlighted within that there are novel methodologies, critical analyses, and breakthrough results which emphasize the enhanced or amplified results achieved when robotics technologies are integrated with advanced software.This book is outfitted with numerous diagrams, tables, and conceptual frameworks, structured to enhance comprehension and ac...

The proceeding of FRSE presents a collection of innovation research in the cutting edge fields of robotics and software engineering. It is highlighted within that there are novel methodologies, critical analyses, and breakthrough results which emphasize the enhanced or amplified results achieved when robotics technologies are integrated with advanced software.This book is outfitted with numerous diagrams, tables, and conceptual frameworks, structured to enhance comprehension and ac...

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 7th Chinese Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Cooperative Control (CCSICC2023), held in Nanjing, China on November 17-19, 2023. The topics covered include but are not limited to: reviews and discussions of swarm intelligence, basic theories on swarm intelligence, swarm communication and networking, swarm perception, awareness and location, swarm decision and planning, cooperative control, cooperative guidance, swar...

This book constitutes the conference proceedings of the 10th Pacific Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology, PSIVT 2022, held in Bintan Island, Indonesia, in November 2022.A total of 15 papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The main conference focuses on theoretical advances or practical implementations in image and video technology.