"Combining Agent-based Model and Discrete Event Simulation: the approach of Hybrid Simulation Modeling" di Giuseppe D'Ambrosio

Abstract: Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) are two of the most common simulation approaches, and are supported by many simulation tools. Recently, modelers have begun integrating these methods to simulate real-world situations which have some elements better represented by DES and others better represented by ABM. Hybrid ABM and DES simulation is a growing trend but there is a lack of simulation software supporting it, and effectively no open-source software at all. The seminar will introduce the concept of Hybrid Simulation, focusing on the combination of ABM and DES simulation methodologies to realize more accurate and powerful models.