Plekhanov University in Dubai Innovation Week 2025
24 November 2025
The Innovation Week 2025 at Plekhanov University in Dubai features a number of specialized research- and innovation-focused academic events joined by high global authorities in the fields of computer algebra, engineering applications, and scientific computing.
From 24 to 28 November 2025, the annual International Workshop on Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing (CASC) will take place at Plekhanov University in Dubai. This long-standing workshop series is a major international forum for scientific exchange in the field of computer science and a platform for researchers to explore and discuss new findings and applications in the field of scientific computing. The conference includes a full week of presentations on a broad range of topics in the field, including new methods for exact computation, symbolic algorithms and their complexities, automated reasoning in algebra and geometry, numerical modeling, polynomial equation solving, and a number of other specialized topics. These presentations will include the 22 peer-reviewed research papers collected in the 2025 proceedings volume of the Springer book series Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing. The annual proceedings of the well-established CASC conference are published by the international publisher Springer as part of the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), a distinguished conference proceedings series publishing the latest research developments in computer science.
The CASC workshop is known for bringing together leading specialists from computer algebra, mathematics, engineering and related fields for a week of knowledge exchange, academic discussion, and collaboration. The workshop encourages detailed exploration of algorithms, implementations and use cases that shape current research practice. It is a reliable point of reference for researchers tracking advances in symbolic and symbolic numeric computation.
Each edition of CASC brings together specialists whose research reflects current developments in computer algebra and scientific computing. The 27th edition of the CASC conference is joined by several established researchers including Dr. Stephen M. Watt, a leading computer scientist and mathematician from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Watt, co-author of Maple and Axiom and designer of the Aldor programing language, is globally recognized for his pioneering contributions to computer algebra systems and programing languages, and will present on “Software Portability for Computer Algebra.” Dr. Johnny Joyce, a researcher, Machine Learning Engineer, and previous Python Programing lecturer at the University of Illinois, will speak on “Computing Linear Regions in Neural Networks with Skip Connections.” Along with Dr. Joyce, Dr. Jan Verschelde, a professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of Illinois will join Dr. Joyce to present on the same topic. Another notable speaker is Mr. Oleg Kovalev, a Fellow at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, who will present on the topic “Symbolic-Numerical Algorithms for Solving Multidimensional Boundary Value Problems by Finite Element Method on Hypercubes.”
This year’s organizing committee of the workshop includes Dr. Timur Sadykov, a researcher and professor at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, as a Workshop General Chair. Dr. Sadykov has been a key organizer of the CASC workshop for several years, and has continuously contributed to the conference series through his work on the Program Committee, helping select papers and edit proceedings. The local organizing committee consists of Deputy Chairperson for Administrative and Scientific affairs Dr. Hasan Abu Ezza and professors Dr. Yojna Bansal and Dr. Ahmed Hamed from Plekhanov University in Dubai, as well as Dr. Marina Kholod from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
The proceedings of the 27th edition of the CASC workshop are collected and published in the Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing book, published by Springer and included in its LNCS series. The book can be accessed or bought through the official Springer website. With an acceptance rate of roughly 61%, the conference has selected 22 peer-reviewed papers from 36 submissions. The accepted papers represent contributions from research institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia, reflecting the workshop's role as a global forum for exchanging methods and findings.
Alongside the CASC conference, the Innovation Week at Plekhanov University in Dubai will include a meeting of the Plekhanov University in Dubai Advisory Board on November 26, where members will discuss institutional direction and academic priorities. As part of the Innovation Week, this meeting will focus on aligning academic programs with developments in technology-driven fields, strengthening research partnerships, and exploring ways to integrate innovative practices into teaching. The discussions will address how the university can adapt its offerings to meet the changing professional needs of modern industries.
The week will also include a workshop titled “Beyond the Horizon: Discover What's Next Through AI Powered Futures Thinking” by Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni on November 27. Dr. Nadkarni is a professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai, the Director of Innovation and Research at Thinkers Garden, and a prominent voice in the field of AI research and responsible AI. His workshop introduces participants to futures thinking methodologies; these are analytical frameworks designed to identify emerging opportunities innovative ideas across any sector. The session examines how contemporary AI tools can augment strategic foresight processes, supporting research synthesis, perspective expansion, and scenario construction.
From 24 to 28 November 2025, the annual International Workshop on Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing (CASC) will take place at Plekhanov University in Dubai. This long-standing workshop series is a major international forum for scientific exchange in the field of computer science and a platform for researchers to explore and discuss new findings and applications in the field of scientific computing. The conference includes a full week of presentations on a broad range of topics in the field, including new methods for exact computation, symbolic algorithms and their complexities, automated reasoning in algebra and geometry, numerical modeling, polynomial equation solving, and a number of other specialized topics. These presentations will include the 22 peer-reviewed research papers collected in the 2025 proceedings volume of the Springer book series Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing. The annual proceedings of the well-established CASC conference are published by the international publisher Springer as part of the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), a distinguished conference proceedings series publishing the latest research developments in computer science.
The CASC workshop is known for bringing together leading specialists from computer algebra, mathematics, engineering and related fields for a week of knowledge exchange, academic discussion, and collaboration. The workshop encourages detailed exploration of algorithms, implementations and use cases that shape current research practice. It is a reliable point of reference for researchers tracking advances in symbolic and symbolic numeric computation.
Each edition of CASC brings together specialists whose research reflects current developments in computer algebra and scientific computing. The 27th edition of the CASC conference is joined by several established researchers including Dr. Stephen M. Watt, a leading computer scientist and mathematician from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Watt, co-author of Maple and Axiom and designer of the Aldor programing language, is globally recognized for his pioneering contributions to computer algebra systems and programing languages, and will present on “Software Portability for Computer Algebra.” Dr. Johnny Joyce, a researcher, Machine Learning Engineer, and previous Python Programing lecturer at the University of Illinois, will speak on “Computing Linear Regions in Neural Networks with Skip Connections.” Along with Dr. Joyce, Dr. Jan Verschelde, a professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of Illinois will join Dr. Joyce to present on the same topic. Another notable speaker is Mr. Oleg Kovalev, a Fellow at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, who will present on the topic “Symbolic-Numerical Algorithms for Solving Multidimensional Boundary Value Problems by Finite Element Method on Hypercubes.”
This year’s organizing committee of the workshop includes Dr. Timur Sadykov, a researcher and professor at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, as a Workshop General Chair. Dr. Sadykov has been a key organizer of the CASC workshop for several years, and has continuously contributed to the conference series through his work on the Program Committee, helping select papers and edit proceedings. The local organizing committee consists of Deputy Chairperson for Administrative and Scientific affairs Dr. Hasan Abu Ezza and professors Dr. Yojna Bansal and Dr. Ahmed Hamed from Plekhanov University in Dubai, as well as Dr. Marina Kholod from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
The proceedings of the 27th edition of the CASC workshop are collected and published in the Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing book, published by Springer and included in its LNCS series. The book can be accessed or bought through the official Springer website. With an acceptance rate of roughly 61%, the conference has selected 22 peer-reviewed papers from 36 submissions. The accepted papers represent contributions from research institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia, reflecting the workshop's role as a global forum for exchanging methods and findings.
Alongside the CASC conference, the Innovation Week at Plekhanov University in Dubai will include a meeting of the Plekhanov University in Dubai Advisory Board on November 26, where members will discuss institutional direction and academic priorities. As part of the Innovation Week, this meeting will focus on aligning academic programs with developments in technology-driven fields, strengthening research partnerships, and exploring ways to integrate innovative practices into teaching. The discussions will address how the university can adapt its offerings to meet the changing professional needs of modern industries.
The week will also include a workshop titled “Beyond the Horizon: Discover What's Next Through AI Powered Futures Thinking” by Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni on November 27. Dr. Nadkarni is a professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai, the Director of Innovation and Research at Thinkers Garden, and a prominent voice in the field of AI research and responsible AI. His workshop introduces participants to futures thinking methodologies; these are analytical frameworks designed to identify emerging opportunities innovative ideas across any sector. The session examines how contemporary AI tools can augment strategic foresight processes, supporting research synthesis, perspective expansion, and scenario construction.