We are delighted to announce the Euromech Colloquium 665 on Data-driven active control in flows: from model-based to reinforcement learning methods.
The event will be held 8–10 June 2026 at CNAM, Paris, France.
Objectives
Data-driven methods are transforming active flow control, enabled by advances in experimental hardware, computational power, and modern sensing and actuation strategies. Approaches such as reduced-order modelling, enhanced with data-driven closures and neural networks, offer accurate predictions while retaining physical insight. At the same time, reinforcement learning has emerged as a powerful framework for control design, learning effective policies directly through interaction with complex fluid systems without relying on prior models.
The aim of the colloquium is to highlight recent breakthroughs in data-driven flow control and stimulate discussion on the most promising methodologies. It will bring together leading European and international experts to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and foster new collaborations.
Topics
The workshop will emphasise the theoretical aspects and practical applications of model-based and model-free control, following to main topics:
- Modeling and Prediction of Fluid Flows
- Model-based and Model-free Strategies for Flow Control
Contributions from numerical, theoretical, and experimental perspectives are welcome in areas which include, but are not limited to:
- Data-driven model learning and operator inference
- Reduced-order modeling using modal and projection-based methods
- Control and estimation under partial observability
- Optimal and adaptive control methodologies
- Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- Reinforcement Learning methods for flow control
- Observability, controllability, and information-theoretic foundations of control
- Robust, safe, and resilient control systems
- Computational autonomy and online inference for embedded control systems
- etc. ...
Important dates
Abstract submission
- 01/01/2026: Opening of abstract submission
- 28/02/2026: Deadline of abstract submission
- 31/03/2026: Authors notification of acceptance
Registration
- 30/04/2026: End of early-bird registration
- 31/05/2026: Registration deadline
Special Issue
To recognize outstanding contributions, a special issue associated with the colloquium is planned on European Journal of Mechanics / B Fluids (EJMB)
For any questions regarding the scope or process of the colloquium, please feel free to contact us at mail to: euromech665@lisn.fr
We look forward to meeting in Paris!