Book

M.V. Rama Rao and A. Pownuk,
Finite Element Analysis of Structures using MATLAB, BS Publications 2023, ISBN 978-93-95038-53-9.
A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich,
Combining Interval, Probabilistic, and Other Types of Uncertainty in Engineering Applications, Springer 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91026-0

Book Chapters

P. Melin, O. Castillo, A. Pownuk, O. Kosheleva, and V. Kreinovich,
How to Gauge the Accuracy of Fuzzy Control Recommendations: A Simple Idea,
In: P. Melin, O. Castillo, J. Kacprzyk, M. Reformat, and W. Melek (eds.),
Fuzzy Logic in Intelligent System Design: Theory and Applications,
287-292, Springer Verlag, Cham, Switzerland, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67137-6
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A. Pownuk, V. Kreinovich, and S. Sriboonchitta, Fuzzy Data Processing Beyond Min t-Norm,
In: C. Berger-Vachon, A. Maria Gil Lafuente, J. Kacprzyk, Y. Kondratenko, J. M. Merigo Lindahl, and C. Morabito (eds.),
Complex Systems: Solutions and Challenges in Economics, Management, and Engineering, 237-250, Springer 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69989-9
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, (Hypothetical) negative probabilities can speed up uncertainty propagation algorithms,
In: A. E. Hassanien, M. Elhoseny, A. Farouk, and J. Kacprzyk (eds.),
Quantum Computing: an Environment for Intelligent Large Scale Real Application, 251-271, Springer 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63639-9
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V. Kreinovich, A. Pownuk, and O. Kosheleva, Combining interval and probabilistic uncertainty: What is computable?,
in: P. Pardalos, A. Zhigljavsky, and J. Zilinskas (eds.),
Advances in Stochastic and Deterministic Global Optimization, 13-32, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29975-4
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M. Ceberio, V. Kreinovich, A. Pownuk, and B. Bede,
From interval computations to constraint-related set computations: towards faster estimation of statistics and ODEs under interval, p-box, and fuzzy uncertainty,
In: JingTao Yao (ed.), Novel Developments in Granular Computing: Applications for Advanced Human Reasoning and Soft Computation, 131-147, IGI Global 2010.
https://doi.org//10.4018/978-1-60566-324-1
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A. Pownuk, Numerical solutions of fuzzy partial differential equation and its application in computational mechanics,
In: M. Nikravesh, L. Zadeh and V. Korotkikh, (eds.),
Fuzzy Partial Differential Equations and Relational Equations: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling,
308-347, Springer 2004.
https://doi.org//10.1007/978-3-540-39675-8
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Textbook

J. Jedrzejczyk-Kubik, A. Pownuk, and J. Skrzypczyk,
Selected Mathematical Problems with Exercises (in Polish),
Publishing House of the Silesian University of Technology, ISBN 978-83-7335-578-1, Gliwice, Poland, 2010.
http://www.wydawnictwopolitechniki.pl/Matematyka-Wybrane-zagadnienia-z-cwiczeniami;s,karta,id,1018

Grants

2012 - Principal Investigator - Project for Chevron Oil Company in Houston, Texas.
2006 - Participant - Scientific Computing with Algebraic and Generative Abstractions. University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
2003-2004 - Participant - Continuous Constraints - Updating the Technology. Vienna University, Vienna, Austria.
1998-2001 - Participant - Interval and Qualitative Methods of Modeling Uncertainty in Physical Systems. Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland.
1996-1997 - Participant - Application of Boundary Element Method in Some Problems of Computational Mechanics. Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland.

Journal Papers

A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Towards Decision Making under Interval Uncertainty, Journal of Uncertain Systems, 12, 3, 200-207, 2018.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, How Interval Measurement Uncertainty Affects the Results of Data Processing: A Calculus-Based Approach to Computing the Range of a Box, Mathematical Structures and Modeling, 46, 118-124, 2018.
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A. Pownuk, O. Kosheleva, and V. Kreinovich, Towards Decision Making under General Uncertainty, Mathematical Structures and Modeling, 44, 109-119, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Why linear interpolation?, Mathematical Structures and Modeling, 43, 43-49, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Why Mixture of Probability Distributions?, International Journal of Intelligent Technologies and Applied Statistics (IJITAS), 10(2), 41-45, 2017.
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V. Kreinovich, O. Kosheleva, A. Pownuk, and R. Romero, How to take into account model inaccuracy when estimating the uncertainty of the result of data processing, ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part B: Mechanical Engineering, 3(1), Paper No. 011002, 2017.
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A. Pownuk, P. Barragan Olague, and V. Kreinovich, Why Compaction Meter Value (CMV) Is a Good Measure of Pavement Stiffness: Towards a Possible Theoretical Explanation, Mathematical Structures and Modeling, 40, 48-54, 2016.
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A. Pownuk, L. Longpre, and V. Kreinovich, Checking monotonicity is NP-Hard even for cubic polynomials, Reliable Computing, 18, 90-96, 2013.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, M. De Munck, and D. Moens, Fuzzy analysis of the moment of resistance of a doubly reinforced concrete beam with uncertain structural parameters, Life Cycle Reliability and Safety Engineering, 2(1), 9-20, 2013.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, S. Vandewalle, and D. Moens, Transient response of structures with uncertain structural parameters. Journal of Structural Safety, 32(6), 449-460, 2010.
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A. Pownuk, N. Kumar, and G. Ramunigari, Application of order-preserving functions to the modeling of computational mechanics problems with uncertainty, Reliable Computing, 15, 132-143, 2011.
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A. Pownuk, Mathematical aspects of grading student's homework in on-line web applications, Journal of Uncertain Systems, 5(2), 141-153, 2011.
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M. V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, and I. Skalna, Stress analysis of a singly reinforced concrete beam with uncertain structural parameters, International Journal of Reliability and Safety, 3(1/2/3), 307-329, 2009.
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I. Skalna and A. Pownuk, Global optimization method for computing interval hull solution for parametric linear systems, International Journal of Reliability and Safety, 3(1/2/3), 235-245, 2009.
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I. Skalna, M.V. Rama Rao, and A. Pownuk, Systems of fuzzy equations in structural mechanics, Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 218(1), 149-156, 2008.
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A. Neumaier and A. Pownuk, Linear Systems with Large Uncertainties, with Applications to Truss Structures, Journal of Reliable Computing, 13(2), 149-172, 2007.
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A. Pownuk, Optimization of mechanical structures using interval analysis, Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, 7(4), 699-705, 2000.
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M. Jasinski and A. Pownuk, Modeling of heat transfer in biological tissue by interval FEM, Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, 7(4), 551-558, 2000.
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Z. Kulpa, A. Pownuk, and I. Skalna, Analysis of linear mechanical structures with uncertainties by means of interval methods, Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, 5, 443-477, 1998.
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Peer-reviewed Papers Published in the Research Bulletins

A. Pownuk, Interval methods for solution of nonlinear equations of structural mechanics (in Polish), Research Bulletin of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, 9, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 321-236, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Modeling of uncertain parameters in mechanical structures by using the Interval Mathematics (in Polish), Research Bulletin of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, 9, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 225-230, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Application of regular interval Jacobian matrices for calculation of extreme value of mechanical quantities. Part I - theoretical foundations (in Polish), Scientific Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, Civil Engineering Series, 86, 167-174, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Application of regular interval Jacobian matrices for calculation of extreme value of mechanical quantities. Part II - numerical examples (in Polish), Scientific Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, Civil Engineering Series, 86, 175-182, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Interval methods for solution of the equation of structural mechanics (in Polish), Scientific Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, Civil Engineering Series, 85, 61-74, 1998.
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J. Skrzypczyk and A. Pownuk, On some method of estimation of upper value of mechanical quantities under interval uncertainty (in Polish), Scientific Bulletin of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, 7, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 323-328, 1998.
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J. Skrzypczyk and A. Pownuk, Methods for solution of the interval system of equations in the fuzzy mechanics (in Polish), Scientific Bulletin of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, 4, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 323-328, 1997.

Papers in Conference Proceedings

V. Kreinovich, A. M. Pownuk, O. M. Kosheleva, and A. Belina, When is Propagation of Interval and Fuzzy Uncertainty Feasible? Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing REC'2018, Liverpool, UK, July 16-18, 2018.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Why Unexpectedly Positive Experiences Make Decision Makers More Optimistic: An Explanation, Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Constraint Programming and Decision Making CoProd'2017, El Paso, Texas, November 3, 2017, pp. 33-37.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Which Value $\widetilde x$ Best Represents a Sample $x_1,\ldots,x_n$ : Utility-Based Approach Under Interval Uncertainty, Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Constraint Programming and Decision Making CoProd'2017, El Paso, Texas, November 3, 2017, pp. 43-47.
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S. Kumkov, V. Kreinovich, and A. Pownuk, In System Identification, Interval (and Fuzzy) Estimates Can Lead to Much Better Accuracy than the Traditional Statistical Ones: General Algorithm and Case Study, Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics SMC'2017, Banff, Canada, October 5-8, 2017.
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L. Dymova, P. Sevastjanov, A. Pownuk, and V. Kreinovich, Practical Need for Algebraic (Equality-Type) Solutions of Interval Equations and for Extended-Zero Solutions, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics PPAM'17, Lublin, Poland, September 10-13, 2017.
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B. J. Kubica, A. Pownuk, and V. Kreinovich, What Decision to Make In a Conflict Situation under Interval Uncertainty: Efficient Algorithms for the Hurwicz Approach, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics PPAM'17, Lublin, Poland, September 10-13, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Isn't Every Sufficiently Complex Logic Multi-Valued Already: Lindenbaum-Tarski Algebra and Fuzzy logic Are Both Particular Cases of the Same Idea, Proceedings of the Joint 17th Congress of International Fuzzy Systems Association and 9th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, Otsu, Japan, June 27-30, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Which point from an interval should we choose?, Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2016, El Paso, Texas, October 31 - November 4, 2016.
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A. Pownuk, O. Kosheleva, and V. Kreinovich, Limitations of realistic Monte-Carlo techniques in estimating interval uncertainty, Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing REC'2016, Bochum, Germany, 269-284, June 15-17, 2016.
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V. Kreinovich, O. Kosheleva, A. Pownuk, and R. Romero, How to take into account model inaccuracy when estimating the uncertainty of the result of data processing, Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition IMECE'2015, Houston, Texas, November 13-19, 2015.
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C.D. Stylios, A. Pownuk, and V. Kreinovich, Sometimes, it is beneficial to process different types of uncertainty separately, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2015 and 5th World Conference on Soft Computing, Redmond, Washington, August 17-19, 2015.
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I. Skalna, M.V. Rama Rao, and A. Pownuk, Dynamic response of beams to interval load, 5th International Conference on Reliable Engineering Computing, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, June 13-15, 2012.
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A. Pownuk, Solution of the interval equations of dynamics by using adaptive approximation, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2011, El Paso, Texas, March 18-20, 2011.
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I. Skalna and A. Pownuk, Applications of the global optimization methods for the solution of truss structures with interval parameters, Proceedings of the Workshop on Global Optimization, Toulouse, France, August 31- September 3, 2010.
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A. Pownuk, B. Djafari-Rouhani, and N.K. Goud Ramunigari, Finite Element Method with the interval set parameters and its applications in computational science, Proceedings of the American Conference on Applied Mathematics, Harvard University, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-960-474-150-2, ISSN: 1790-2769, 310-315, January 27-29, 2010.
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A. Pownuk and N.K. Goud Ramunigari, Design of 2D elastic structures with the interval parameters, Proceedings of the 11th WSEAS Int. Mathematical and Computational Methods in Science and Engineering, Baltimore, MD. ISBN 978-960-474-133-5, 25-29, November 7-9, 2009.
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A. Pownuk, J. Cerveny, and J.J. Brady, Fast algorithms for uncertainty propagation, and their applications to structural integrity, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2008, New York, NY, Paper number 60510, May 19-22, 2008.
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M.V. Rama Rao and A. Pownuk, Design of truss and frame structures with interval and fuzzy parameters, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2008, New York, New York, Paper number 60511, May 19-22, 2008.
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A. Pownuk, General interval FEM program based on sensitivity analysis, Proceedings of the NSF Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, Savannah, Georgia, 397-428, February 20-22, 2008.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, and I. Skalna, Stress analysis of a singly reinforced concrete beam with uncertain structural parameters, Proceedings of the NSF Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, Savannah, Georgia, 459-478, February 20-22, 2008.
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I. Skalna and A. Pownuk, On using global optimization method for approximating interval hull solution of parametric linear systems, Proceedings of the NSF workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, Savannah, Georgia, February 20-22, 81-89, 2008.
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M.V. Rama Rao and A. Pownuk, Stress distribution in a reinforced concrete flexural member with uncertain structural parameters, Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India, August 30 - September 1, 138-148, 2007.
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G. Xiang, A. Pownuk, S.A. Starks, and O. Kosheleva, Von Mises failure criterion for ductile materials: how to efficiently use it under interval and fuzzy uncertainty, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society NAFIPS'2007, San Diego, California, 570-575, June 24-27, 2007.
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M. Ceberio, V. Kreinovich, A. Pownuk, and B. Bede, From interval computations to constraint-related set computations: towards faster estimation of statistics and ODEs under interval, p-Box, and fuzzy uncertainty, Proceedings of the Conference IFSA (International Fuzzy Systems Association), Cancun, Mexico, 33-42, June 24-27, 2007.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Analysis of the financial risk of the civil engineering projects with uncertain data (in Polish), Proceedings of the VII International Scientific Conference, Risk 2005, ISBN 83-915990-5-1, 349-356, Bydgoszcz, Poland, 23-25 October, 2005.

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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Application of fuzzy arithmetic for analysis of the risk of civil engineering projects (in Polish), Proceedings of the VII International Scientific Conference, Risk 2005, ISBN 83-915990-5-1, 221-228, Bydgoszcz, Poland, 23-25 October, 2005.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Estimation of the financial risk by using the random variables with the fuzzy parameters and the BPFPRAL language (in Polish), Proceedings of the VII International Scientific Conference, Risk 2005, 33-38, ISBN 83-915990-5-1, Bydgoszcz, Poland, 23-25 October, 2005.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Calculating risk of cost using Monte Carlo simulation with fuzzy parameters in civil engineering, Proceeding of the NSF Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, Savannah, Georgia, USA, 179-192, September 15-17, 2004.
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A. Pownuk, Efficient method of solution of large scale engineering problems with interval parameters based on sensitivity analysis, Proceeding of the NSF Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, Savannah, Georgia, USA, 305-316, September 15-17, 2004.
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A. Pownuk, Reliability of structures with interval and random parameters (in Polish), Proceedings of the II Scientific of Civil Engineering Ph.D. students from the Silesian University of Technology, Scientific Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, Civil Engineering Series, Gliwice, Wisla, Poland, 23-24 November, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, Calculation of reliability of structures using random sets, Proceeding of the Symposium on Methods of Artificial Intelligence in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, AI-MECH 2001, Gliwice, Poland, 217-220, November 14-16, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, Reliability of structures with interval and random parameters (in Polish), Proceedings of the XL Symposion Modeling in Mechanics, Gliwice, Wisla, Poland, 205-206, 19-23 February, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, New inlcusion functions in the iterval global optimization (in Polish), Proceedings of the XL Symposion Modeling in Mechanics, Gliwice, Wisla, Poland, 207-208, 23-24 November, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, Application of the sensitivity analysis for modeling of structures with the interval parameters (in Polish), Proceedings of the XLVI Conference of the Civil Engineering Committee PAS and Science Committee PZiTB, Krynica'2000, 1, 145-152, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Hybrid interval method for global optimization of engineering structures, Proceeding of the III. slovensko - polsko - czeske sympozium “Nelinearna Mechanika", Faculty of Civil Engineering STU, Slovakia, Bratislava, 125-129, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Modeling of mechanical structures with uncertain parameters (in Polish), Proceeding of the Workshop “Symulacja 2000", Szczyrk, Poland, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Calculation of reliability of structures by using interval probability, Proceeding of the Symposium on Methods of Artificial Intelligence in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, AI-MECH 2000, Gliwice, Poland, 273-276, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Hybrid interval and gradient method for optimization of engineering structures (in Polish), Proceedings of the I Scientific of Civil Engineering Ph.D. students from the Silesian University of Technology, Scientific Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, Civil Engineering Series, 89, 179-186, Gliwice, Poland, 6 December, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Interval methods for solution of the equations of dynamics of structures (in Polish), Proceedings of the X Symposium Dynamics of Structures, Rzeszow, Poland, 77-84, 25-26 May 1999.
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E. Majchrzak, M. Jasinski, and A. Pownuk, Modeling of heat transfer in biological tissue by interval Boundary Element Method (in Polish), Proceedings of the IV Scientific Conference “Biomechanics'99”, 305-308, 8-11 October, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Interval method for optimization of engineering structures (in Polish), Proceedings of the XLV Conference of the Civil Engineering Committee PAS and Science Committee PZiTB, Krynica'99, 135-142, 13-18 September, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Application of interval global optimization to calculation extreme values of mechanical quantities, Proceedings of the 20 International Scientific Symposium for Students and Young Scientists, Zielona Gora, Poland, Vol. IV “Mechanics", 211-215, 1998.
A. Pownuk, Interval methods for solution of nonlinear algebraic equations in the mechanics of structures (in Polish), Proceedings of the XLIV Conference of the Civil Engineering Committee PAS and Science Committee PZiTB, Krynica'1998, Vol. 1, 187-194, 1998.
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J. Skrzypczyk, A. Pownuk, and G. Nowak, Applications of the theory of fuzzy sets in calculations the theory of strength of materials (in Polish), Proceedings of the Scientific Conference in Occasion of the 70'th Birthday of Prof. Glomb, Gliwice, Poland, 253-262, 1997.
A. Pownuk, Interval methods for solution of system of linear equations of solid mechanics (in Polish), Proceedings of the Scientific and Educational Conference New Trends in Teaching of Mechanics, Kolobrzeg, Poland, 219-228, 1997.
J. Skrzypczyk and A. Pownuk, Fuzzy Finite Element Method (in Polish), Proceedings of the Scientific and Educational Conference New Trends in Teaching of Mechanics, Kolobrzeg, 175-184, 1997.

Published Abstracts

A. Pownuk and J. Lopez, Automated Development of Online Learning Systems by Using Predictive Methods and Large Language Models, Computer Science, and Engineering, Abstracts of the 31th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 6, 2024.
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A. Pownuk and M.V. Rama Rao, Autonomous Development of Online Assignments Supported by the Large Language Models Related to Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering, Abstracts of the 30th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, October 28, 2023.
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E. Fang and A. Pownuk, Applications of Autonomous Machine Learning Algorithms for Automated Development of Online Assignments, 35 GMIS Conference, Pasadena, California, October 11-14, 2023.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and E. Fang, Self-organizing Scientific Databases and Related Applications in Automated Development of Online Assignments, Abstracts of the 29th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 1, 2023.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and M.V. Rama Rao, Goal Oriented Self-adaptive Development of Online Assignments Based on Autonomous Computational Methods, Abstracts of the 28th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 5, 2022.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and M. V. Rama Rao, Automated development of the theory of equations with uncertain parameters using self-adaptive and self-learning autonomous systems with the applications for estimation of reliability in engineering, Abstracts of the AMS Sectional Meeting, El Paso, Texas, September 17-18, 2022.
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A. Pownuk and I. Skalna, Algebraic Expressions with Uncertain Syntax and Their Applications in Online Learning, Abstracts of the 27th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 2, 2022.
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A. Pownuk, Applications of Autonomous Computational Methods and In Online Learning, Abstracts of the 26th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 6, 2021.
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A. Pownuk, Solution of Algebraic Equations by Using Autonomous Computational Methods, Abstracts of the 25th AMS Fall Central Sectional Meeting, Virtual Conference, September 12-13, 2020.
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A. Pownuk and Jose Gonzalez, Solution of Algebraic Equations by Using Autonomous Computational Methods, Abstracts of the 25th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 2, 2019.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, C. Melton, and Hyung Kyung Yi, Solution of Algebraic Equations by Using Self-Adaptive Computational Methods and Machine Learning, Abstracts of the 24rd Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 6, 2019.
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A. Pownuk, Applications of Autonomous Computational Methods for Finding Step-by-Step Solutions, Abstracts of the 23rd Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 3, 2018.
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A. Pownuk, Applications of Self-Adaptive Computational Methods in Online Learning, Abstracts of the 22th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 7, 2018.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and J. Quezada, Guaranteed Bounds for Solution of Parameter Dependent System of Equations, Abstracts of the 22th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 7, 2018.
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A. Pownuk, J. Quezada, I. Skalna, M. V. Rama Rao, and A. Belina, Which Method for Solution of the System of Interval Equations Should we Choose? Abstracts of the 21th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 4, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and J. Quezada, A Posteriori Error Bounds for Two Point Boundary Value Problem with Uncertain Parameters, Abstracts of the 20th Sixteenth New Mexico Analysis Seminar, Department of Mathematical Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, May 21, 2017.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and J. Quezada, Solution of the Wave Equation with Interval and Random Parameters, Abstracts of the 20th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 8, 2017.
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A. Pownuk and V. Kreinovich, Why Linear Interpolation?, Abstracts of the 20th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexic, April 8, 2017.
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A. Pownuk, Combining Interval and Probabilistic Uncertainty in Engineering Applications, Abstracts of the 19th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 5, 2016.
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A. Pownuk, Approximate method for computing the sum of independent random variables, Abstracts of the 17th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 7, 2015.
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A. Pownuk, Fast algorithm for finding lattice subspaces in $R^{n}$ and its implementation, Abstracts of the 16th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, Texas, April 11, 2015.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, Parallel Methods for Monotonicity Verification, Abstracts of the 13th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Saturday, April 6, 2013.
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A. Pownuk, I. Skalna, and N. K. Goud Ramunigari, Parallel methods for solution of equations with uncertain parameters, Abstracts of the 12th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, Saturday, October 27, 2012.
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A. Pownuk, Dependency Problem in the Modeling of Beams with Uncertain Parameters, Abstracts of the 11th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Saturday, March 31, 2012.
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A. Pownuk, Linear dynamics of an elastic beam and plate under moving loads with uncertain parameters, Abstracts of the 10th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, Saturday, November 5, 2011.
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A. Pownuk, Finite difference equations with the interval parameters, Abstracts of the 9th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, April 2nd, 2011.
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A. Pownuk, Finite difference equations with the interval parameters, Constraint Programming and Decision Making, El Paso, Texas, March 17, 2011.
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A. Pownuk, J.I. Alonso, R.A. Casillas Pacheco, A. Chavez, D. Canales, S. Edmundo, and R.W. Arriaga, On-line applications in science and education, Abstracts of the 8th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences. El Paso, Texas, November 13, 2010.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, and S. Vandewalle, Uncertain dynamic response of a simply-supported thin rectangular plate subjected to an impact load. Abstracts of the International Congress on Computational and Applied Mathematics, Leuven, Belgium, July 05-09, 2010.
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A. Pownuk and M. Betkowski, Calculating risk of cost in civil engineering projects by using imprecise probability and HPC computing, Abstracts of the American Mathematical Society Meetings, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Meeting 1059, April 17-18, 2010.
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A. Pownuk, Adaptive Taylor series and its applications in the Interval Finite Element Method, Abstracts of the 7th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 3, 2010.
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R. Azizi and A. Pownuk, Parallel method for the solution of stochastic differential equations with the interval parameters, Abstracts of the 7th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 3, 2010.
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R. Casillas and A. Pownuk, Parallel web computing, Abstracts of the Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, March 5-6, 2010.
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D. Canales and A. Pownuk, Applications of parallel computing to the solution of equations with the random parameters, Abstracts of the Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, March 5-6, 2010.
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A. Pownuk, Online Homework Assignments and Visualizations in Modern Teaching of Numerical Analysis, Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning, Poster, March 4-5, 2010, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, USA.
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J. Alonso and A. Pownuk, System of equations with random set parameters, Abstracts of the Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, March 5-6, 2010.
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M. Ceberio, V. Kreinovich, A. Pownuk, and Barnab´as Bede, Constraints-related set computations: a new fem-motivated approach to propagating uncertainty, Abstracts of the Second International Conference on Finite Element Methods in Engineering and Science, Reno, Nevada, Dec. 2009.
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A. Pownuk, M.A. Jankowska, and N. K. Ramunigari, Applications of higher order monotonicity tests to the solution of equations with the interval parameters, Abstracts of the Constraint Solving Workshop CoProD 2009, El Paso, Texas, November 9-10, 2009.
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A. Pownuk, Calculating risk of cost in civil engineering projects by using imprecise probability and the theory of soft sets, Abstracts of the 6th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 7, 2009.
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A. Pownuk and M. Ortiz, Topological derivative and its applications to the modeling of uncertainty and optimization, Abstracts of the 5th Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences. Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 4th, 2009.
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A. Pownuk, Mathematical aspects of grading students' homework in on-line web applications, Abstracts of the 4th Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Computational Sciences, El Paso, Texas, November 8, 2008.
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M. Ceberio, V. Kreinovich, and A. Pownuk, From interval computations to constraint-related set computations: towards faster estimation of statistics and ODEs under interval and p-box uncertainty constraint programming and decision making, Abstracts of the Workshop Constraint Programming and Decision Making, El Paso, Texas, October 3-4, 2008.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, and D. Moens, Stress analysis of a doubly reinforced concrete beam with uncertain structural parameters, Abstracts of the 13th GAMM - IMACS International Symposium on Scientific Computing, Computer Arithmetic, and Verified Numerical Computations, El Paso, TX, September 29 - October 3, 2008.
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M.V. Rama Rao, A. Pownuk, and R.L Muhanna, Modeling of failure surface of a reinforced concrete slab with fuzzy loading - an interval approach, Abstracts of the 13th GAMM - IMACS International Symposium on Scientific Computing, Computer Arithmetic, and Verified Numerical Computations, El Paso, Texas, USA, September 29 - October 3, 2008.
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A. Pownuk and N.K. Goud Ramunigari, Application of order-preserving functions to the modelling of computational mechanics problems with uncertainty, Abstracts of the 13th GAMM - IMACS International Symposium on Scientific Computing, Computer Arithmetic, and Verified Numerical Computations, El Paso, Texas, September 29 - October 3, 2008.
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A. Pownuk and A. Rivera, Sensitivity analysis of truss and frame structures with uncertain geometry, Abstracts of the 3rd Joint NMSU/UTEP Workshop on Mathematics and Computer Science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 26, 2008.
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A. Pownuk, General Interval FEM Program Based on Sensitivity Analysis Method, Abstracts of the 2nd Joint UTEP/NMSU Workshop on Mathematics and Computer Science, El Paso, Texas, November 17, 2007.
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A. Pownuk, Numerical solution of FEM equations with uncertain functional parameters, Abstracts of the Conference FEMTEC , El Paso, TX, December 11-15, 2006.
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I. Skalna, M.V. Rama Rao, and A. Pownuk, Systems of fuzzy equations in structural mechanics, Abstracts of the FEMTEC, El Paso, TX, December 11-15, 2006.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Applications of the fuzzy algebra for predicting of the financial risk in civil engineering projects (in Polish), Abstracts of the Scientific Conference “Polish Civil Engineering One Year After Accession of Poland to the European Union”, Gdansk, Poland, 9-11 June, 2005.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Concept of the random variable with fuzzy parameters and their applications for estimation of the financial risk of civil engineering projects (in Polish), Abstracts of the Scientific Conference “Polish Civil Engineering One Year After Accession of Poland to the European Union”, Gdansk, Poland, 9-11 June, 2005.
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M. Betkowski and A. Pownuk, Estimation of the financial risk of civil engineering project by using fuzzy random variables and Monte Carlo Simulations (in Polish), Abstracts of the Scientific Conference “Polish Civil Engineering One Year After Accession of Poland to the European Union', Gdansk, Poland, 9-11 June, 2005.
A. Pownuk, Worst case finite element computations, Abstracts of the COCONUT meeting, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 14-16 April, 2003.
[ COCONUT (COntinuous CONstraints - Updating the Technology) ]
A. Pownuk, Numerical solutions of fuzzy partial differential equations and its application in computational mechanics, Abstracts of the Workshop on Assessment and New Directions for Research, Fuzzy Partial Differential Equations, Fuzzy Relational Equations, Fuzzy Difference Equations. BISC Program, University of California-Berkeley, California, USA, March 15-17, 2002.
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A. Pownuk, Modeling of structures with taking into account uncertainty of the parameters. Abstracts of the XLI Symposium Modeling in Mechanics, Poland, 2002.
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A. Pownuk, Reliability of structures with fuzzy parameters (in Polish). Abstracts of the XL Symposium Modeling in Mechanics, Poland, 205-206, 19-23 February, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, New inclusion functions in the interval global optimization (in Polish), Abstracts of the XL Symposium Modeling in Mechanics, Poland, 207-208, 19-23 February, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, New inclusion functions in interval global optimization of engineering structures, Abstracts of the European Conference on Computational Mechanics, Cracow, 460-461, 26-29 June, 2001.
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A. Pownuk, Design of systems with uncertain parameters (in Polish), Abstracts of the Symposium Durability of Structures, Kamien Slaski, Poland, 14-15, 2-3 July, 2001.
A. Pownuk, Applications of regular interval Jacobian matrics for modling of mechanical structures with the interval parameters (in Polish), Abstracts of the XXXIX Symposium Modeling in Mechanics, Wisla, Poland, 269-270, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Calculation of reliability of structures using fuzzy sets theory, Abstracts of the 32nd Symposium on Mathematical Physics with special session “Symmetries in Nonlinear Systems", Torun, Poland, June 6-10, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Calculation of displacement in elastic and elastic-plastic structures with interval parameters, Abstracts of the 33rd Solid Mechanics Conference (SolMech2000), Zakopane, Poland, 160-161, 5-9 September, 2000.
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A. Pownuk, Applications of sensitivity analysis for modeling of structures with uncertain parameters, Abstracts of the International Conference on Interval Methods in Science and Engineering “Interval'2000”, Karlsruhe, Germany, 116-117, 2000.
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M. Jasinski and A. Pownuk, Modeling of Heat Transfer in Biological Tissue by Interval FEM, Abstracts of the 14th Polish Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics (PCCMM'99), Rzeszow, Poland, 127-128, May 26-29, 1999.
A. Pownuk, Optimization of Mechanical Structures using Interval Analysis, 14th Polish Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics (PCCMM'99), Rzeszow, Poland, May 26-29, 301-302, 1999.
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A. Pownuk, Applications of Regular Interval Jacobian Matrices to Calculation Extreme Values of Mechanical Quantities, Abstracts of the Workshop Reliable Computations and Interval Algebra, Sozopol, Bulgaria, September 27-29, 1999.
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Invited Talks

Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty Retreat, Tucson, Arizona, 05/14-15/2024.
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Automated solution of equations with uncertain parameters, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA, 04/12/2012.
https://www.unr.edu
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Modeling of Uncertainty in Computational Mechanics, Presentation for REU Summer Site in Applied Intelligent Systems, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 07/02/2010.
https://www.utep.edu
Modeling of Uncertainty in Computational Mechanics, Presentation for Computational Science Ph.D. students, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 04/22/2010.
https://www.utep.edu
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Overview of the Methods of Solution for the Equations with the Interval Parameters and its Applications in Structural Mechanics, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 09/11/2009.
https://www.utep.edu
General Interval FEM Program Based on Sensitivity Analysis Method, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 09/07/2007.
https://www.utep.edu
Coordinate free numerics, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 08/09/2006.
https://www.utep.edu
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Mathematical modeling of uncertainty in computational mechanics, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA, 07/03/2006.
https://www.utep.edu
Mathematical basis of the design of structures with uncertain parameters, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 10/03/2003.
https://mathematik.univie.ac.at
Applications of the theory of fuzzy sets for estimation of reliability of civil engineering structures (in Polish), Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, 05/10/2001.
http://www.ippt.pan.pl
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Applications of Interval Analysis in Mechanics, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, 07/20/1999.
http://www.vutbr.cz/en/
Applications of the interval global optimization for estimation of extreme values of mechanical quantities (in Polish), Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, 12/04/1997.
http://www.ippt.pan.pl
Methods for solutions of the system of interval equations and their applications in mechanics (in Polish), Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, 01/23/1997.
http://www.ippt.pan.pl

Other Scientific Activity

I participated in the meeting of Polish Standardization Committee, 04/11/2024.
dr inż. Andrzej Rutkiewicz, Kratownica tensegrity jak słup - analiza numeryczna z przemyśleniami. "Wykłady nieuczesane" spotkanie piąte.
I participated in the meeting of Polish Standardization Committee, 03/27/2024.
dr inż. Klaudia Juszczyk-Andraszyk, Czy można wykonać złożone obliczenia MES w przerwie na kawę. "Wykłady nieuczesane" spotkanie czwarte.
I participated in the meeting of Polish Standardization Committee, 12/15/2023.
prof. dr hab. inż. Romuald Tarczewski, Niełatwo budować nad Nilem - historia zbudowana przez doświadczenie. "Wykłady nieuczesane" spotkanie trzecie.
I participated in the meeting of Polish Standardization Committee, 10/27/2023.
T. Chmieleski, Porywiste wiatry w Polsce - czy powinniśmy się obawiać? Badania i praktyka. "Wykłady nieuczesane" spotkanie drugie.
Modeling of Uncertainty in Computational Mechanics, Poster Session, Sandia National Lab, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 01/12/2016.
https://www.sandia.gov
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Confidential Presentation for Chevron Inc. , Chevron Inc., Houston, Texas, USA, 01/11/2012.
http://www.chevron.com
Application of Fuzzy Sets Theory to Assessment of Reliability of Civil Engineering Structures, Presentation, Institute of Theoretical Mechanics, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 05/28/2001.
https://www.polsl.pl/Wydzialy/RB/RB5/Strony/About.aspx
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Andrew Pownuk