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Noureddine Igbida

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arXiv2026

A coupled prediction-correction Hughes' model for congested crowd motion

In this work, we introduce a new macroscopic model for crowd motion inspired by the celebrated Hughes' model \cite{Hughes2002, Hughes2003}, which couples a nonlinear conservation law for the pedestrian density with an Eikonal equation describing the shortest path to the target. Our approach can be viewed both as a modification of Hughes' original formulation and as a refinement of the prediction-correction framework proposed in the recent work \cite{ennaji2023prediction}. The resulting model incorporates anticipatory behavior and dynamic route adjustment, offering a more realistic representation of crowd dynamics in complex environments. We present the mathematical formulation of the model, discuss its well-posedness properties, and illustrate its qualitative behavior through numerical simulations. Ultimately, we show, at least from a numerical perspective, that this variant provides a promising avenue towards establishing the well-posedness of the classical Hughes' model, which has remained a challenging open problem for a long time.

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arXiv2026

$BV$-Estimates for Non-Linear Parabolic PDE with Linear Drift

In the present work, we establish space Bounded Variation $(BV)$ regularity of the solution for a non-linear parabolic partial differential equations involving a linear drift term. We study the problem in a bounded domain with mixed Dirichlet-Neumann boundary conditions, a general non-linearity and reasonable assumptions on the data. Our results also cover, as a particular case, the linear transport equation in a bounded domain with an outward-pointing drift vector field on the boundary.

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arXiv2025

Mathematical Study of Reaction-Diffusion in Congested Crowd Motion

This paper establishes existence, uniqueness, and an L^1-comparison principle for weak solutions of a PDE system modeling phase transition reaction-diffusion in congested crowd motion. We consider a general reaction term and mixed homogeneous (Dirichlet and Neumann) boundary conditions. This model is applicable to various problems, including multi-species diffusion-segregation and pedestrian dynamics with congestion. Furthermore, our analysis of the reaction term yields sufficient conditions combining the drift with the reaction that guarantee the absence of congestion, reducing the dynamics to a constrained linear reaction-transport equation.

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arXiv2025

A granular model for crowd motion and pedestrian flow

We study a granular model for congested crowd motion and pedestrian flow. Our approach is based on an approximation through a Hele-Shaw type equation involving a degenerate operator of $p$-Laplacian type and a linear drift, for which we prove existence and uniqueness using nonlinear semigroup methods and the doubling variables technique. Our main result shows that, as $p \to \infty$, the weak solutions of the $p-$problem converge to a variational solution of the congested crowd motion problem.

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arXiv2025

Congested Crossing Pedestrian Traffic Flow : Dispersion vs. Transport in Crowded Areas

This study investigates the complex dynamic interactions between two typed populations coexisting within a shared space. We propose both theoretical and numerical study to analyze scenarios where one population (population $1$) must traverse a territory occupied by another (population $2$), necessitating strategies to mitigate overcrowding caused by spatial limitations. To capture these interactions, we model population $1$ using a linear transport equation, while population $2$ is described by a granular diffusion model a la sandpile to represent its internal dynamics and tendency to decongest. Through numerical simulations, we explore how different movement strategies of the traversing population (population $1$) - including directed motion towards a specific destination, internal dispersion to minimize crowding, and uniform dispersal across the space - affects the behavior of population $2$.

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arXiv2024

Cross-Diffusion Theory for Overcrowding Dispersal in Interacting Species System

This work introduces a new class of cross-diffusion systems for studying overcrowding dispersal of two species. The approach, based on proximal minimization energy through a minimum flow process, offers a potential generalization of existing segregation models. Unlike prior methods using PDEs or $W_2$-Wasserstein flows, it establishes a well-posed PDE framework for capturing the interplay between diffusion and concentration gradients. This framework has the potential to significantly improve our understanding of how cross-diffusion shapes spatial patterns, coexistence, and overall distribution of multiple species. Notably, for homogeneous cases, the approach definitely leads to a well-defined PDE grounded in a new general $H^{-1}$-theory specifically developed for overcrowding dispersal. This theory provides a robust foundation for further analysis.

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arXiv2024

Minimum Flow Steepest Descent Approach for Nonlinear PDE

This paper presents a minimum flow approach applicable to a wide range of doubly nonlinear diffusion problems. We introduce a minimum flow steepest descent algorithm that seeks an optimal traffic flow by minimizing an internal energy function, while incorporating a specific minimum flow constraint for the transition work. This flexible framework surpasses traditional methods by generalizing (among other things) the established $H^{-1}$-theory for linear diffusion to the nonlinear setting. It offers distinct advantages in handling diverse applications, leveraging both the intrinsic internal energy and the inherent traffic flow concepts. The approach demonstrably tackles various applications, including fluid flow in porous media and many other scenarios like the Stefan/Hele-Shaw problem. Notably, it can handle diverse differential operators, encompassing even nonlinear ones like the $p-$Laplacian and Leray-Lions operators. Furthermore, it allows for the simultaneous handling convection/transport phenomena and complex boundary conditions within both the energy and transition work functions, contrasting favorably with other steepest descent algorithm like the JKO scheme in Wasserstein spaces. The paper delves into details of this comparison and offers additional theoretical insights involving $p'-$curve and metric gradient flow in Sobolev dual spaces.

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arXiv2023

$L^1$-Theory for Hele-Shaw flow with linear drift

The main goal of this paper is to prove $L^1$-comparison and contraction principles for weak solutions (in the sense of distributions) of Hele-Shaw flow with a linear Drift. The flow is considered with a general reaction term including the Lipschitz continuous case, and subject to mixed homogeneous boundary conditions : Dirichlet and Neumann. Our approach combines DiPerna-Lions renormalization type with Kruzhkov device of doubling and de-doubling variables. The $L^1$-contraction principle allows afterwards to handle the problem in a general framework of nonlinear semigroup theory in $L^1,$ taking thus advantage of this strong theory to study existence, uniqueness, comparison of weak solutions, $L^1$-stability as well as many further questions.

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arXiv2023

$L^1-$Theory for Incompressible Limit of Reaction-Diffusion Porous Medium Flow with Linear Drift

Our aim is to study the limit of the solution of reaction-diffusion porous medium equation with linear drift $\displaystyle\partial_t u -Δu^m +\nabla \cdot (u \: V)=g(t,x,u) $, as $m\to\infty.$ We study the problem in bounded domain $Ω$ with Dirichlet boundary condition, compatible initial data ; i.e. $\vert u_0\vert \leq 1,$ and an outpointing vector field $V$ on the boundary $\partial Ω.$ In particular, by means of new $BV_{loc}$ estimates, we show uniform $L^1-$convergence towards the solution of reaction-diffusion Hele-Shaw flow with linear drift.

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arXiv2023

Prediction-Correction Pedestrian Flow by Means of Minimum Flow Problem

We study a new variant of mathematical prediction-correction model for crowd motion. The prediction phase is handled by a transport equation where the vector field is computed via an eikonal equation $\Vert \nablaφ\Vert=f$, with a positive continuous function $f$ connected to the speed of the spontaneous travel. The correction phase is handled by a new version of the minimum flow problem. This model is flexible and can take into account different types of interactions between the agents, from gradient flow in Wassersetin space to granular type dynamics like in sandpile. Furthermore, different boundary conditions can be used, such as non-homogeneous Dirichlet (e.g., outings with different exit-cost penalty) and Neumann boundary conditions (e.g., entrances with different rates). Combining finite volume method for the transport equation and Chambolle-Pock's primal dual algorithm for the eikonal equation and minimum flow problem, we present numerical simulations to demonstrate the behavior in different scenarios.

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arXiv2021

Quasi-convex Hamilton--Jacobi equations via limits of Finsler $p$-Laplace problems as $p\to \infty$

In this paper we show that the maximal viscosity solution of a class of quasi-convex Hamilton--Jacobi equations, coupled with inequality constraints on the boundary, can be recovered by taking the limit as $p\to\infty$ in a family of Finsler $p$-Laplace problems. The approach also enables us to provide an optimal solution to a Beckmann-type problem in general Finslerian setting and allows recovering a bench of known results based on the Evans--Gangbo technique.

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arXiv2021

On a Mathematical model for traveling sand dune

Our aim in this note is to introduce and study a mathematical model for the description of traveling sand dunes. We use surface flow process of sand under the effect of wind and gravity. We model this phenomena by a non linear diffusion-transport equation coupling the effect of transportation of sand due to the wind and the avalanches due to the gravity and the repose angle. The avalanche flow is governed by the evolution surface model and we use a nonlocal term to handle the transport of sand face to the wind.

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