Presents recent developments of probabilistic assessment of systems dependability based on stochastic models, including graph theory, finite state automaton and language theory, for both dynamic and hybrid contexts.

Jean-François Aubry is Professor Emeritus at the University of Lorraine, France. His research interests include control systems and safety engineering, dynamic reliability and reliability assessments.

Nicolae Brinzei is Associate Professor at the University of Lorraine, France. His research interests include probabilistic models, applied probability, stochastic modeling and hybrid systems.