1. Rossi C., Pontara D., Galli A., Fiani P., Alirand M., "Achievements with model-based development on the innovative
traction system of the AMBER-ULV car", 16th Int. Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology, FKFS, Stuttgart,
Germany, March 2016, pp 1-8
Lago Places S., Hahn K.M., Alirand M., "Braking circuit simulation on a hardware-in-the-loop test bench: A first step
to complete virtual testing", 7th Int. Munich Chassis Symposium, Chassis.tech Plus, Munich, Germany, June 2016, pp
1-11
Ramirez Ruis I., Alirand M., Cheli F., Sabbioni E., "Exploring different vehicle model complexity for reference in a
sensor signal processing model controller", 13th Int. Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Munich, Germany,
September 2016
Ramirez Ruis I., Alirand M., Kieny N., Brunelli M., Cheli F., "Smart electro mechanical system to improve vehicle
handling and stability by toe and camber control on the rear wheel", 6th Int. Munich Chassis Symposium,
Chassis.tech Plus, Munich, Germany, June 2015
Barale S., Vars P., Guillet J., Alirand M., Lagnier J., Toulemont P., "Comfort analyses of the Hydractive suspension
using a driving simulator ", Driving Simulator Conference, Paris, France, September 2014, pp 1-7
Barale S., Guillet J., Alirand M., Lagnier J., "Control logic testing for mechatronic systems: a process based on model
simplification", 12th Int. Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Tokyo, Japan, September 2014, pp 1-8
Alirand M., Alonso Sanz A., Kieny N., Caccherano P., Maneia G.M., Rossi C., Pontara D., "AMBER-ULV European
project – Objectives and first results on electric traction system and driving dynamics", 7th
Int. Conference on
Advanced Chassis Systems, Torino, Italy, October 2014 also ATA Journal, Ingeneria del Autoveicolo, vol 68, n°1-4,
January 2015, pp 15-23
Dragne F.D., Vasiliu N., Alirand M., Neves W., Lagnier J., "ESC hydraulic circuit modeling and model reduction in the
aim of reaching real time capability", 11th
Int. Brake Colloquium, Brazil, May 2013, SAE paper n° 2013-36-0013, pp 1-
8
Barale S., Plisson A., Guillet J., Lagnier J., Alirand M., "Improved functional modeling in Comfort analyses for hydraulic
suspension testing ", 4th Int. Munich Chassis Symposium, Chassis.tech Plus, June 2013, pp 1-11
Fang Z., Kemeny A., Guo C.S., Deborne R., Denoual T., Alirand M., "Electric vehicle’s stability on low friction road
based on driving simulator ", Driving Simulator Conference, Paris, France, September 2012, pp 1-9
Alirand M., Fang Z., André S., Kemeny A., Jansson A., Toulemont P., "Drivability and driving dynamics analyses for an
electric vehicle using a driving simulator ", 6th
Int. Conference on Advanced Chassis Systems, Torino, Italy, October
2012 also "Electric vehicle stability analyses using a driving simulator ", ATA Journal Ingeneria del Autoveicolo, vol 66,
n°9-12, September 2013, pp 6-13
Fang Z., Alirand M., André S., Denoual T., Kemeny A., Reymond G., Jansson A., "Multi objective analyses on a driving
simulator applied to an electric vehicle: vehicle stability, handling and drivability", SIA Congress on Vehicle Dynamics,
Mulhouse, France, October 2011, pp 1-10
Alirand M., Petrucelli L., Barale E., Brunelli M., "From hydraulic to electric steering system: conceptual modeling and
impact on fuel economy ", 5th
Int. Conference on Advanced Chassis Systems, Torino, Italy, October 2010
Alirand M., "Scalability in chassis subsystem modeling – From simple to complex models and model simplification for
real time ", Vehicle Dynamics Expo, Stuttgart, Germany, June 2010
Parmentier B., Monnerie F., Alirand M., Lagnier J., " Vehicle functional design: from PSA in-house software to
AMESim standard library with increased modularity ", Vehicle Dynamics Expo, Stuttgart, Germany, June 2009

2. Parmentier B., Monnerie F., Alirand M., Lagnier J., "Vehicle functional design: from PSA in-house software to
standard product and modularity for chassis subsystems ", SIA Congress on Vehicle Dynamics, Mulhouse, France,
September 2009, pp 1-10
Parmentier B., Monnerie F., Alirand M., Lagnier J., "A new library for vehicle dynamics functional simulation ", North
America Vehicle Dynamics Expo, October 2008
Alirand M., Jansson A., Debs W., "A first idea of continuity in model simplification for hydraulic circuit – An automatic
gearbox real-time application", 9th Scandinavian Int. Conference on Fluid Power, Linkoping, Sweden, June 2005, pp
1-16
Alirand M., Orand N., Lebrun M., "Model Simplification for nonlinear hydraulic circuits", Proceedings of the 2005
ASME Int. Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Orlando, FL, November 2005, pp 1-6
Favennec G., Sall B., Lebrun M., Alirand M., "Analysis of the dynamics of a hydraulic control circuit of an automatic
gearbox", 2003 SAE Congress, Detroit, MI, March 2003, Paper n° 2003-01-0317, pp 1-10
Clavier A., Alirand M., Vernat F., Sagot B., "Local approach to improve the global approach of hydraulic forces in ball
poppet valves", 4th Int. Symposium on Fluid Power, Wuhan, China, April 2003, pp 1-6
Alirand M., Favennec G., Lebrun M., "Pressure components stability analysis : A revisited approach", Int. Journal of
Fluid Power, n°2, 2002, pp 33-46
Favennec G., Alirand M., Lebrun M., "Optimal response of pressure reducers and stability influences of the
downstream line dynamics", 2nd Fluid Power Net Int. PhD Symposium, Modena, Italy, July 2002, pp 1-10
Lafont E., Alirand M., Grancher R., Gagne D., "Simulation for the design of a pressure valve for aircraft braking
system", SAE Congress on Recent Advances in Aerospace Actuation Systems and Components, Toulouse, France,
October 2002, pp 1-6
Alirand M., Richards C.W., Lebrun M., "Front wheel vibrations, a hydraulic point of view – Part 1 : Models and first
results", 2001 SAE Congress, Detroit, MI, March 2003, Paper n° 2001-01-0490, pp 1-14, also published in SAE
Transactions, Journal of Passenger Cars – Mechanical Systems, 2002
Alirand M., Botelle E., Sau J., "Modelling a force control actuator for semi active car damper : pressure controlled
valve analysis", 7th Scandinavian Int. Conference on Fluid Power, Linkoping, Sweden, June 2001, pp 311-333
Alirand M., Botelle E., Urvoy E., "Modeling a force control actuator for a semi active suspension : demonstration", in
French, SIA Congress on Vehicle Dynamics in Automobile et Railway Applications, Lyon, France, June 2001, pp 1-6
Botelle E., Alirand M., Sau J., "Modelling a force control actuator for car suspension: Flow valve analysis", 5th Int.
Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Ann Arbor MI, August 2000, pp 677-684
Wintrebert E., Alirand M., "Mechanical couplings of a hydraulic power steering system – Feasability on numerical
prototype", in French, SIA Congress on Fluid Power Control and Transportation", Roanne, France, May 1999, pp 1-7
Kargar K., Derrien D., Martinez O., Alirand M., Gallo F., "A Design tool for Transmission in AMESim", in French, SIA
Congress on Fluid Power Control and Transportation", Roanne, France, May 1999, pp 1-10
Alirand M., Wintrebert E., "Mechanical couplings between a car suspension and a hydraulic power steering system -
A simulation study", IAVSD Workshop on Modelling and Simulation of Mechatronic Vehicles : Tools, Standards and
Industry Demands, Herbertov, Czech Republic, May 1999
Alirand M., Botelle E., Sau J., "Modelling a force control actuator for car suspension : Basics", 17th IAVSD Congress,
Pretoria, South Africa, August 1999

3. Alirand M., Gallo F., "Development of a powerful drive line library in AMESim to model transmission systems", SAE
Global Powertrain Congress, Stuttgart, Germany, October 1999, pp 66-74
Alirand M., Richards C.W., "A concurrent engineering approach for fluid power control system design using AMESim
and Matlab/Simulink", Rencontre Matlab, Paris, France, December 1996, pp 1-11
Alirand M., "Multibody software classification using a bond graph vision ", Round Table MV2, Ecole Centrale de Lyon,
France, 1995
Lebrun M., Ladreyt T., Kargar K., Botelle E., Alirand M., "Towards a tool for design of impedance simulator", Journée
d'Etude Automatique et Automobile, June 1995, Bordeaux, France, pp 1-13
Lebrun M., Alirand M., "Real time, feedbacks on some experiences", in French, SIM Ouest 94, Journées Simulation
Industrie et Marine, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, June 1994, pp 1-7
Brix F., Alirand M., "Bond graph representation of the manipulation of constraint equations in multibody software",
First Joint Conference of International Simulation Societies, August 1994, Zurich, Switzerland, pp 649-653
Aubret P., Alirand M., Brix F., Fendeleur M., "Modelling and numerical simulation of an injection advance system for
a diesel engine", SIA International Congress on Diesel Engines : State of the Art and Potential, Ecole Centrale de Lyon,
France, Avril 1993, pp 84-91
Alirand M., Lachaize H., Lebrun M., "Study and analysis of an active self levelling suspension", IEEE International
Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Le Touquet, France, October 1993, pp 222-227