About

This colloquium will bring together researchers working on the theory, computation, control, and applications of non-smooth dynamical systems. Its central aim is to move beyond the analysis of established phenomena and identify principles by which discontinuities can be predicted, controlled, and exploited in engineering design. The programme will cover discontinuity-induced bifurcations, event-structure transitions, contact, impact and frictional dynamics, control and optimisation, multi-scale modelling, and emerging applications in robotics, biomechanics, granular media, adaptive structures, and manufacturing. Particular attention will be given to machine learning and physics-enhanced machine learning for prediction, model reduction, uncertainty quantification, and data-driven discovery in complex non-smooth systems.