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Faculty • March 9, 2026
UCF Researchers Author Guide on Digital Twin Technology for Supply Chains
UCF researchers developed a new resource that explains how digital twin technology can improve supply chain processes, decision-making, and operational performance. The book was co-authored by Ghaith Rabadi and Bulent Soykan and highlights practical implementation strategies for industry and academia.
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Conference • ANNSIM 2026
OptiSim Lab Participates in the Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference
The OptiSim Lab participated in the Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM), held May 4–7, 2026 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The conference brings together researchers and professionals working across modeling, simulation, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and related areas.
ANNSIM 2026 featured keynote speeches, technical sessions, tutorials, and opportunities for the modeling and simulation community to exchange research ideas and emerging applications. The organizing committee includes Prof. Ghaith Rabadi as General Chair and Ahmad Bany Abdelnabi as a Proceedings Chair.
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