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Newsletter
August 2006
1. Personals
1.1 Change of Address: Jinjun Shan
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Change of Address: Jinjun Shan
Contributed by: Jinjun Shan, jjshan@yorku.ca
My new contact information is:
Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Canada
Tel: +1(416)736 2100 ext. 33854
Fax: +1(416)736 5817
E-Mail: jjshan@yorku.ca
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1.2 Change of Address: Joerg Raisch
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Change of Address: Joerg Raisch
Contributed by: Joerg Raisch, raisch@control.tu-berlin.de
I have taken up a new position at the Technical University of Berlin. My new
address is:
Joerg Raisch
Technische Universitaet Berlin
Fachgebiet Regelungssysteme (Control Systems Group)
Sekretariat EN11
Einsteinufer 17,
D-10587 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49-30-314-22945
Fax.: +49-30-314-21137
email: raisch@control.tu-berlin.de
I will continue to coordinate the activities of the Systems and Control Theory
Group at MPI Magdeburg. The address there is:
Joerg Raisch
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Dynamik komplexer technischer Systeme
Systems and Control Theory Group
Sandtorstr. 1, D-39106 Magdeburg, Germany
email: raisch@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de
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2. General Announcements
2.1 HIFOO: a MATLAB package for H-infinity Fixed Order Optimization
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HIFOO: a MATLAB package for H-infinity Fixed Order Optimization
Contributed by: Didier Henrion, henrion@laas.fr
HIFOO is a new MATLAB package aimed at solving fixed-order
stabilization and local optimization problems. It depends on a new
hybrid algorithm for nonsmooth, nonconvex optimization based on
several techniques, namely quasi-Newton updating, bundling and
gradient sampling. The user may request HIFOO to optimize one of
several objectives, including H-infinity norm, which requires either
the Control System Toolbox for MATLAB or, for much better performance,
the LINORM function in the SLICOT package. No other external package
is required, but the quadratic programming code QUADPROG from either
MOSEK or the Optimization Toolbox for MATLAB is recommended. Numerical
experiments on benchmark problem instances from the COMPLIB database
indicate that HIFOO could be an efficient and reliable computer-aided
control system design (CACSD) tool, with a potential for realistic
industrial applications.
HIFOO may be freely downloaded from
http://www.cs.nyu.edu/overton/software/hifoo
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2.2 Polynomial Control Systems for Mathematica Now Available
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Polynomial Control Systems for Mathematica Now Available
Contributed by: Ben Wilson, benw@wolfram.com
The new Polynomial Control Systems (PCS) from Wolfram Research expands the
functionality of Control System Professional Suite (CSPS), a framework of
tightly integrated Mathematica application packages that provides an
object-oriented environment for solving the common control problems that arise
in engineering, science, economics, and finance.
Polynomial Control Systems offers new tools for modeling, analysis, and design
of linear control systems described by polynomial equations, matrices, and
elements. It is the third package in CSPS, joining Control System Professional
and Advanced Numerical Methods, the latter of which provides state-of-the-art
numerical algorithms for systems and control.
New features for control system design using PCS include:
* Extensive tools for system analysis, such as the Smith and McMillan
standard forms and the Luenberger controllable and observable canonical forms
* Facilities for the computation of controllability and observability
indices, invariant and transmission zeros, and detection and removal of input
and output decoupling zeros
* Computation of the relative gain array (RGA) and RGA number plot
* Direct and inverse Nyquist arrays for analyzing input-output interaction
and diagonal dominance using Gershgorin and Ostrowski circles, as well as row
and column dominance ratio plots
* Frequency-domain design methods using the Perron-Frobenius eigenvalue and
eigenvector plots, characteristic value plots, and the characteristic locus method
* Design of constant and dynamic scaling compensators, pseudo-diagonalizing
compensators, and aligning compensators
PCS is largely the work of the late Professor Neil Munro, a Fellow of the IEEE
and the IEE, and head of the Control Systems Centre at the University of
Manchester. A pioneering expert in the field, Dr. Munro made critical
contributions to the control research community over the course of nearly 40
years.
PCS can be immediately downloaded from the Wolfram Research web store; an
introductory discount is available. The package includes 225 pages of online
documentation that provide a concise introduction to the implemented
constructs and algorithms, as well as many worked examples.
For more information about PCS, visit:
http://www.wolfram.com/applications/pcs
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3. Awards Honors
3.1 Michael Athans elected Fellow of IFAC
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Michael Athans elected Fellow of IFAC
Contributed by: Michael Athans, athans@isr.ist.utl.pt
Prof. Michael Athans was elected Fellow of the International Federation of
Automatic Control (IFAC) "for contributions in teaching and research on
optimal control theory and design and its application to aerospace, power,
transportation, manufacturing and military command-and-control systems."
Prof. Athans is Invited Research Professor, Institute for Systems and
Robotics, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal and Professor of EE&CS
(emeritus), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass, USA.
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4. Books
4.1 Optimal State Estimation: Kalman H-infinity and Nonlinear Approaches
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Optimal State Estimation: Kalman, H-infinity, and Nonlinear Approaches
Contributed by: Dan Simon, d.j.simon@csuohio.edu
The textbook Optimal State Estimation is based on the author's 14 years of
industrial experience and seven years of academic research experience. The
book discusses mathematical approaches to the best possible way of estimating
the state of a general system. Although the book is firmly grounded in
mathematical theory, the approaches that are presented are all given with the
goal of eventual implementation in software. The goal of this text is to
present state estimation theory in the most clear yet rigorous way possible,
while providing enough advanced material and references so that the reader is
prepared to contribute new material to the state of the art. Engineers are
usually concerned with eventual implementation, and so the material presented
is geared towards discrete time systems. However, continuous time systems are
also discussed for the sake of completeness, and because there is still the
possibility for implementations of continuous time filters.
The book includes 89 worked examples, 176 written exercises, and 52 computer
exercises. Matlab code for the 32 computer examples can be downloaded from the
book's web site at http://academic.csuohio.edu/simond/estimation/. The book is
well-documented with 381 references.
The book is divided into four parts:
The first part of the book covers introductory material (e.g., linear systems
and probability).
The second part of the book covers Kalman filtering, which is the workhorse of
state estimation.
The third part of the book covers H-infinity filtering.
The fourth part of the book covers filtering for nonlinear systems, including
unscented filtering and particle filtering.
The book concludes with three brief appendices:
Appendix A gives some historical perspectives on the development of the Kalman
filter, starting with the least squares work of Roger Cotes in the early
1700s, and concluding with the NASA space program applications of Kalman
filtering in the 1960s.
Appendix B discusses the many other books that have been written on Kalman
filtering, including their distinctive contributions.
Appendix C presents some philosophical and religious speculations on the
connections between optimal state estimation and the meaning of life.
A solutions manual is available from the publisher, John Wiley & Sons. It
includes solutions to all the problems at the end of the chapters, including
Matlab source code for all of the computer exercises. Contact them directly if
you are a course instructor who is using the book, and they will send you a
complimentary copy of the 200+ page solutions manual.
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5. Journals
5.1 CFP: Asian Journal of Control
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CFP: Asian Journal of Control
Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ntu.edu.tw
A Special Issue on "Networked Embedded Hybrid Control Systems"
http://www.ajc.org.tw
Embedded systems and software are a key enabling technology for the
recent vast increase in functionality of a huge list of engineering
applications such as avionics, veitronics (automotive electronics),
manufacturing systems, power networks, medical devices and transportation
systems. The recent explosion in the number of processors for delivering
greater functionality automation and efficiency provided have set the stage
for a new set of advances in the design and analysis of networked embedded
control systems. In turn the control of network embedded systems requires a
deeper understanding on the nature of interactions between the computational
and physical worlds. Concomitantly, there has also been a great deal of
excitement and activity in the area of sensor networks for distributed, real-
time monitoring of the physical world. By and large, the use of these sensor
networks has thus far been limited to sensing and monitoring the
environment: that is to say that the ¡§loop has been closed¡¨ only in a
relatively small number of applications. Closing the loop around these
networked, embedded devices, will necessitate the computational processes
in these computing devices to interact with the dynamics of the processes
being controlled. This, in turn, will result in the need to design and
analyze hybrid control systems. As a consequence, models of computation
required to design and analyze the closed loop systems will need to have a
hierarchy of layerings of finite state discrete computation and infinite
state dynamical systems. We refer to these as hybrid systems. Additionally,
the wireless (and wired) networking of the embedded processors will result
in the need for analysis of networked embedded hybrid control systems.
The design of network embedded hybrid control systems is challenging
owing to the hybrid dynamics of the systems, concurrency and the need for
establishing real time guarantees for communication protocols (which for the
most part are best effort protocols at the current time), and probabilistic
issues arising from the networking protocols and the wireless medium.
Furthermore, the design is driven by multi-objective optimization criteria
and by semantically imprecise specifications of their performance.
The goal of this special issue is to provide a forum for control
researchers to submit their latest research results in the area of
networked embedded hybrid control systems, including theory, design methods,
simulation, tools and applications of new modeling frameworks, analysis
techniques, design tools, testing (verification and validation) methods, and
optimization techniques for networked embedded control systems.. This
includes, in particular, the evolution of SCADA/DCS (Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition/Distributed Control Systems), control of communication
networks and the control of physical infrastructure systems
Guest Editors :
Prof. T. John Koo
Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
U.S.A.
Tel: (615) 322-2338
Fax: (615) 343-6702
E-mail: john.koo@vanderbilt.edu
Prof. Shankar Sastry
Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California,
U.S.A.
Tel: (510) 643-2200
Fax: (510) 643-2356
E-mail: sastry@eecs.berkeley.edu
Important Dates :
April 15, 2006 Call for Papers
October 15, 2006 Deadline for Paper Submission
March 1, 2007 Completion of First Review
June 1, 2007 Completion of Final Review
December 31, 2007 Publication
Potential authors are strongly encouraged to upload the electronic file of
their manuscript (in Postscript or PDF format) through on-line submission
interface on the journal website http://www.ajc.org.tw. In case you
encounter any submission problem, you are free to contact Prof. Li-Chen Fu,
Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Control at the following address:
Prof. Li-Chen Fu
Dept. of Electrical Engineering, EE II-524
National Taiwan University
Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Tel : +886-2-2362-2209
Fax: +886-2-2365-7887
Email: lichen@ntu.edu.tw
Submission of a manuscript signifies that it has been neither copyrighted,
published, nor submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. All
submission should include a title page containing the title of the paper,
full names and affiliations, complete postal and electronic address, phone
and fax numbers, an abstract and a list of keywords. The contacting author
should be clearly identified. For more detailed information about manuscript
preparation, please visit the web site of Asian Journal of Control at
http://www.ajc.org.tw.
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5.2 Call For Papers: ELEKTRIK Special Issue on Swarm Robotics
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Call For Papers: ELEKTRIK Special Issue on Swarm Robotics
Contributed by: Veysel Gazi, vgazi@etu.edu.tr
ELEKTRIK
The Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Announces a Special Issue on "Swarm Robotics"
Sponsored by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
(TUBITAK) and the Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO), ELEKTRIK is an
international journal on all aspects of electrical engineering and computer
sciences. This special issue, scheduled to be published in July 2007, will
contain both invited and contributed papers.
Submission of papers
Prospective authors may submit their manuscripts to the guest editor and/or
the Editor-in-Chief given below with a statement that the submission is
intended for this special issue. Only word/latex documents or PDF files via
email submission will be accepted (please follow the regular guidelines of
ELEKTRIK).
Topics
Possible topics for the issue include but are not limited to
* Modeling and analysis (Lyapunov, graph theoretic, game theoretic methods,
etc.)
* Coordination and control (decentralized, cooperative, noncooperative, etc.)
* Formation control (stabilization, reconfiguration, coverage algorithms,
etc)
* Self-organization, self-assembling
* Synchronization, consensus seeking, rendezvous
* Evolutionary algorithms
* Emergent behavior (gathering, aggregation, flocking, schooling, etc.)
* Swarm communication, service discovery, ad-hoc networks
* Swarm intelligence
* Applications
Guest Editor
Dr. Veysel Gazi
TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sogutozu Caddesi, No: 43, Sogutozu 06560 Ankara, TURKEY
Tel: +90 (312) 292-4079, Fax: +90 (312) 292-4091
Email: vgazi@etu.edu.tr
Important Dates
Final date for submission of manuscripts: 31 August 2006
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 31 December 2006
For further information, in addition to the guest editor, please contact
Prof. Dr. Kemal Leblebicioðlu, (kleb@metu.edu.tr) Editor-in-Chief
Middle East Technical University
Electrical - Electronic Engineering Dept.
06531, Ankara - Turkey, Fax: +90 (312) 210-1261,
http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/elektrik/
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5.3 Contents: Automatica
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Contents: Automatica
Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu
Contents: Automatica, September, 2006
Volume 42, Issue 9
To consult the cumulative table of contents 1965-present, to view the list
of recently accepted papers or to submit a paper visit
http://www.autsubmit.com
Regular papers
Orhan C. Imer, Serdar Yuksel, and Tamer Basar
Optimal control of LTI systems over unreliable communication links
Zhipu Jin, Vijay Gupta, and Richard M. Murray
State estimation over packet dropping networks using multiple description
coding
Pertti M. Mäkilä
Robust input-output stabilization on $Z$ for persistent signals
Huanshui Zhang, Guangren Duan, and Lihua Xie
Linear quadratic regulation for linear time-varying systems with multiple
input delays
Kaushik Mahata and Hugues Garnier
Identification of continuous-time errors-in-variables models
C. Liu, C. C. Cheah, and J.J.E. Slotine
Adaptive Jacobian tracking control of rigid-link electrically-driven
robots based on visual task-space information
Brief papers
Pudji Astuti and Harald K. Wimmer
A class of marked invariant subspaces with an application to algebraic
Riccati equations
Ran Yang, Lihua Xie, and Cishen Zhang
$H_2$ and robust $H_2/H_infty$ control of 2-dimensional systems in Roesser
model
T. Alamo, A. Cepeda, D. Limon, and E.F. Camacho
A new concept of invariance for saturated systems
Haijun Fang, Zongli Lin, and Yacov Shamash
Disturbance tolerance and rejection of linear systems with imprecise
knowledge of actuator input output characteristics
Murat Arcak and Eduardo D. Sontag
Diagonal stability for a class of cyclic systems and its connection with
the Secant criterion
Per Sjövall, Tomas McKelvey, and Thomas Abrahamsson
Constrained state-space system identification with application to
structural dynamics
Yusun Fu, Zuohua Tian, and Songjiao Shi
Robust H_$infty$ control of uncertain nonlinear systems
Stéphane Ploix and Olivier Adrot
Parity relations for linear uncertain dynamic systems
Chong-Jin Ong and Elmer G. Gilbert
The minimal disturbance invariant set: outer approximations via its
partial sums
Peilin Fu, Jie Chen, and Silviu-Iulian Niculescu
Generalized Eigenvalue-based stability tests for 2-D linear systems:
necessary and sufficient conditions
Z. G. Ying and W. Q. Zhu
A stochastically averaged optimal control strategy for quasi Hamiltonian
systems with actuator saturation
Technical communiques
Seog-Joo Kim and Young-Hyun Moon
Structurally constrained $H_2$ and $H_\infty$ control: a rank-constrained
LMI approach
Wei-Jie Mao and Jian Chu
$D$-stability for linear continuous-time systems with multiple time delays
Mazen Alamir
A benchmark for optimal control problem solvers for hybrid nonlinear
systems
Yoshio Ebihara and Tomomichi Hagiwara
On the degree of polynomial parameter-dependent Lyapunov functions for
robust stability of single parameter-dependent LTI systems: A
counter-example to Barmish's conjecture
Ramon Costa-Castelló and Robert Griñó
A repetitive controller for discrete-time passive systems
Itzhak Barkana, Marcelo C. M. Teixeira, and Liu Hsu
Elimination of symmetry from positive realness conditions in adaptive
control
Book reviews
Zhendong Sun and Shuzhi Sam Ge
Switched and impulsive systems-analysis, design and applications, by Z.
Li, Y. Soh, and C. Wen
Herbert Werner
Robust control design with Matlab, by D.-W. Gu, P.Hr. Petkov and M.M.
Konstantinov
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5.4 Contents: Control Engineering Practice
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Contents: Control Engineering Practice
Contributed by: Fernando Camisani, cep@up.ac.za
Journal: Control Engineering Practice
ISSN : 0967-0661
Volume : 14
Issue : 9
Date : Sep-2006
Table of Contents:
Active vibration isolation in a ''smart spring'' mount using a repetitive
control approach, S. Daley, J. Hatonen, D.H. Owens, pp 991-997
Actuator design using biomimicry methods and a pneumatic muscle system, D.W.
Repperger, C.A. Phillips, A. Neidhard-Doll, D.B. Reynolds, J. Berlin,
pp 999-1009
Modeling and control of a hydraulic unit for direct yaw moment control in an
automobile, S.-H. You, J.-O. Hahn, Y.M. Cho, K.I. Lee, pp 1011-1022
Receding horizon control of an F-16 aircraft: A comparative study, T.
Keviczky, G.J. Balas, pp 1023-1033
A contact detection algorithm of the z-axis of a wire bonder, J.-H. Kim, H.J.
Park, pp 1035-1043
On the use of velocity feedback in hybrid force/velocity control of industrial
manipulators, F. Jatta, G. Legnani, A. Visioli, G. Ziliani, pp 1045-1055
Dynamic bandwidth allocation in GEO satellite networks: A predictive control
approach, L. Chisci, T. Pecorella, R. Fantacci, pp 1057-1067
Tuning of decentralised PI (PID) controllers for TITO processes, S. Tavakoli,
I. Griffin, P.J. Fleming, pp 1069-1080
Norm-based design of robust FDI schemes for uncertain systems under feedback
control: Comparison of two approaches, D. Henry, A. Zolghadri, pp 1081-1097
Kinematic and dynamic identification of parallel mechanisms, P. Renaud, A.
Vivas, N. Andreff, P. Poignet, P. Martinet, F. Pierrot, O., pp 1099-1109
Design of a feedback control system for real-time control of flow in a
single-screw extruder, F. Previdi, S.M. Savaresi, A. Panarotto, pp 1111-1121
Book review - modelling and control of robot manipulators, H.R. Pota,
pp 1123-1124
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5.5 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Contributed by: C. Stewart, trac@bu.edu
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 51 Issue 6, June 2006
Special Section on Symbolic Methods for Complex Control Systems
Page(s): 921- 923
Symbolic Feedback Control for Navigation
Page(s): 924- 925
Symbolic Feedback Control for Navigation
Andersson, S.B.; Hristu, D.
Page(s): 926- 937
Reachability and Control Synthesis for Piecewise-Affine Hybrid Systems on
Simplices
Habets, L.C.G.J.M.; Collins, P.J.; Van Schuppen, J.H.
Page(s): 938- 948
A Grammatical Approach to Self-Organizing Robotic Systems
Klavins, E.; Ghrist, R.; Lipsky, D.
Page(s): 949- 962
Logic-Based Solution Methods for Optimal Control of Hybrid Systems
Bemporad, A.; Giorgetti, N.
Page(s): 963- 976
Complexity of Control on Finite Automata
Delvenne, J.-C.; Blondel, V.D.
Page(s): 977- 986
Feedback Encoding for Efficient Symbolic Control of Dynamical Systems
Bicchi, A.; Marigo, A.; Piccoli, B.
Page(s): 987- 1002
Symbolic Control of Linear Systems Based on Symbolic Subsystems
Tabuada, P.
Page(s): 1003- 1013
Manufacturing Systems: LMI Approach
Boukas, E.K.
Page(s): 1014- 1018
A Method for Stability and Bifurcation Control
Wu, Z.; Yu, P.
Page(s): 1019- 1023
Adaptive Jacobian Tracking Control of Robots With Uncertainties in Kinematic,
Dynamic and Actuator Models
Cheah, C.C.; Liu, C.; Slotine, J.J.E.
Page(s): 1024- 1029
Discrete Sliding Mode Control of Systems With Unmatched Uncertainty Using
Multirate Output Feedback
Janardhanan, S.; Bandyopadhyay, B.
Page(s): 1030- 1035
Global Positioning of Robot Manipulators With Mixed Revolute and Prismatic
Joints
Kasac, J.; Novakovic, B.; Majetic, D.; Brezak, D.
Page(s): 1035- 1040
$H_infty$Control for Discrete-Time Nonlinear Stochastic Systems
Berman, N.; Shaked, U.
Page(s): 1041- 1046
Observer Design for Unknown Input Nonlinear Descriptor Systems via Convex
Optimization
Koenig, D.
Page(s): 1047- 1052
Formalizing Real-Time Scheduling Using Priority-Based Supervisory Control of
Discrete-Event Systems
Janarthanan, V.; Gohari, P.; Saffar, A.
Page(s): 1053- 1058
Analysis of Coordination in Multi-Agent Systems Through Partial Difference
Equations
Ferrari-Trecate, G.; Buffa, A.; Gati, M.
Page(s): 1058- 1063
Stability of Linear Neutral Time-Delay Systems: Exact Conditions via Matrix
Pencil Solutions
Fu, P.; Niculescu, S.-I.; Chen, J.
Page(s): 1063- 1069
On the Dead-Time Compensation from$L^1$Perspectives
Mirkin, L.
Page(s): 1069- 1073
Globally Stabilizing Adaptive Control Design for Nonlinearly-Parameterized
Systems
Qu, Z.; Hull, R.A.; Wang, J.
Page(s): 1073- 1079
Discrete-Time Markov Chains
Yin, G.G.; Zhang, Q.
Page(s): 1080- 1081
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5.6 Contents: International Journal of Control
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Contents: International Journal of Control
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 79, Issue 10
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp
On observability subspaces
P. A. Fuhrmann, J. Trumpf
A robustness analysis of discrete-time direct model reference adaptive
control
Xue-Jun Xie, Jun-Ling Li
Increased transient performance for the adaptive control of feedback
linearizable systems using multiple models
M. K. Ciliz, A. Cezayirli
An approach to improve the performance of adaptive predictive control
systems: theory, simulations and experiments
M. A. Jordán, M. S. Basualdo, D. Zumoffen
An optimal approach to the connection admission control problem
C. Bruni, F. Delli Priscoli, G. Koch, I. Marchetti
Observation and identification of mechanical systems via second order
sliding modes
J. Davila, L. Fridman, A. Poznyak
Newton method based iterative learning control for discrete non-linear
systems
T. Lin, D. H. Owens, J. Hätönen
State consensus for multi-agent systems with switching topologies and time-
varying delays
F. Xiao, L. Wang
Control structure selection based on relative interaction decomposition
M.-J. He, W.-J. Cai, B.-F. Wu
Optimal realizations of fixed-point implemented digital controllers with the
smallest dynamic range
J. Wu, S. Chen, G. Li, J. Chu
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Eric Rogers
School of Electronics and Computer Science
University of Southampton
etar@ecs.soton.ac.uk
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5.7 Contents: International Journal of General Systems
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Contents: International Journal of General Systems
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 35, Issue 3 - Special Issue: Analysis and Control of Complex Systems
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp
Multi-network evolutionary systems and automatic decomposition of complex
problems
V.R. Khare, X. Yao, B. Sendhoff
Integrated decision and control of human-engineered complex systems
D. K. Tolani, A. Ray, J. F. Horn
Observer design for complex systems in the presence of uncertainties,
nonlinearities and distributed delays
D. P. Goodall, Z. Wang
Modelling complex systems for project planning: a semiotics motivated method
K. Liu, L. Sun, S. Tan
Understanding the complexity of refactoring in software systems: a tool-
based approach
Deepak Advani, Youssef Hassoun, Steve Counsell
An adaptive social network-inspired approach to resource discovery for the
complex grid systems
L. Gao, Y. Ding, H. Ying
Attention as the control system of the brain
J. G. Taylor
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Dr George Klir
gensyst@binghamton.edu
Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
State University of New York
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5.8 Contents: International Journal of Systems Science
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Contents: International Journal of Systems Science
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 37, Issue 10
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp
An EOQ model with a quadratic demand, time-proportional deterioration and
shortages in all cycles
S. K. Ghosh, K. S. Chaudhuri
Applying fuzzy arithmetic to the system dynamics for the customer–producer–
employment model
Ping-Teng Chang, Ping-Feng Pai, Kuo-Ping Lin, Ming-Shiu Wu
Adaptive sliding inverse control of a class of non-linear systems preceded
by unknown non-symmetrical dead-zone
Xing-Song Wang, Chun-Yi Su, Henry Hong
A fast learning algorithm for training feedforward neural networks
Ashok Kumar Goel, Suresh C. Saxena, Surekha Bhanot
Guaranteed cost output control for uncertain neutral systems with time-
varying delays via LMI
C.-H. Lien
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Peter Fleming
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,
University of Sheffield
ijss@sheffield.ac.uk
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5.9 Contents: JDCS
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Contents: JDCS
Contributed by: Yuri L. Sachkov, sachkov@sys.botik.ru
JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=1079-2724
Vol 12, No. 3 July 2006
Index Criteria for Differential Algebraic Equations Arising
from Linear-Quadratic Optimal Control Problems
Katalin Balla, Galina A. Kurina, and Roswitha Maerz
289--311
Optimality Conditions for Infinite Order
Hyperbolic Differential System
H. A. El Saify
313--330
Attraction Region of Planar Linear Systems with One Unstable Pole
and Saturated Feedback
J.-Y. Favez, Ph. Mullhaupt, B. Srinivasan, and D. Bonvin
331--355
Iterated Integrals, Gelfand--Leray Residue, and First Return Mapping
J.-P. Francoise and M. Pelletier
357--369
On the Motion Planning Problem, Complexity, Entropy,
and Nonholonomic Interpolation
Jean-Paul Gauthier and Vladimir Zakalyukin
371--404
Regularity of an Euler--Bernoulli Equation with Neumann Control
and Collocated Observation
Bao-Zhu Guo and Zhi-Chao Shao
405--418
Invariant Cones and Convex Sets for Bilinear Control Systems
and Parabolic Type of Semigroups
O. G. do Rocio, L. A. B. San Martin, and A. J. Santana
419--432
Oscillation of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations:
on a Theorem of A. Grigoriev
Sergei Yakovenko
433--449
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5.10 Contents: Journal of Systems Science and Complexity
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Contents: Journal of Systems Science and Complexity
Contributed by: Editorial Office, jssc@amss.ac.cn
Journal of Systems Science and Complexity (JSSC)
Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2006
Edited by: Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Published by: Springer Boston
ISSN: 1009-6124 (Paper) 1559-7067 (Online)
http://www.springer.com/west/home/business/operations+research?SGWID=4-40521-
70-50718126-0&changeHeader=true
Stability of N-Dimensional Linear Systems with Multiple Delays and
Application to Synchronization (pp. 149 - 156)
Weihua Deng, Jinhu L¨¹, Changpin Li
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0149-6
Design Methodology of Networked Software Evolution Growth Based on Software
Patterns (pp. 157 - 181)
Keqing He, Rong Peng, Jing Liu, Fei He, Peng Liang, Bing Li
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0157-6
Testing for Long Memory in the Asian Foreign Exchange Rates (pp. 182 -
190)
Abdol S. Soofi, Shouyang Wang, Yuqin Zhang
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0182-5
Analysis and Computational Algorithm for Queues with State-Dependent
Vacations II: M(n)/G/1/K (pp. 191 - 210)
Xiuli Chao and Ayyar Rahman
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0191-4
Extended Casimir Approach to Controlled Hamiltonian Systems (pp. 211 -
218)
Yuqian Guo and Daizhan Cheng
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0211-4
Solution Classification for the Nonperspective-Three-Point Problem (pp.
219 - 226)
Jianliang Tang and Wensheng Chen
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0219-9
Matter-Element Modeling of Parallel Structure and Application about
Extension PID Control System (pp. 227 - 235)
Rongde Lu and Zonghai Chen
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0227-9
Quadratic Admissible Estimate of Covariance in Pseudo-Elliptical Contoured
Distribution (pp. 236 - 255)
Hengjian Cui and Xiuhong Gao
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0236-8
Implicitization of Partial Differential Rational Parametric Equations (pp.
256 - 265)
Guangwei Li
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0256-4
A Simple Method for Constructing Orthogonal Arrays By the Kronecker Sum
(pp. 266 - 273)
Yingshan Zhang, Weiguo Li, Shisong Mao, Zhongguo Zheng
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0266-2
Output Feedback Control for Mimo Nonlinear Systems with Exogenous Signals
(pp. 274 - 287)
Ying Zhou and Yuqiang Wu
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0274-2
Convergence Properties of the Dependent PRP Conjugate Gradient Methods (pp.
288 - 296)
Shujun Lian, Changyu Wang, Lixia Cao
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0288-9
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal
website at
http://www.springer.com/west/home/business/operations+research?SGWID=4-40521-
70-50718126-0&changeHeader=true
or email to jssc@amss.ac.cn
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Lei Guo
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing 100080, China
lguo@amss.ac.cn
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5.11 International Journal of High Performance Systems Architecture
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International Journal of High Performance Systems Architecture
Contributed by: Nadia Nedjah, nadia@eng.uerj.br
International Journal of High Performance Systems Architecture (IJHPSA)
ISSN (Online): 1751-6536 - ISSN (Print): 1751-6528
http://www.inderscience.com/ijhpsa
Published in 4 issues per year
IJHPSA proposes and fosters discussion on all aspects of the design and
implementation of high-performance architectures, which are centred around
the concept of parallel processing. The journal will cover all types of
advanced architectures ranging from pipelined structures, array processors and
multiprocessor systems. Dedicated high-performance architectures and
systems, as well as hardware and software design methods and tools, will
also fall within the scope of IJHPSA.
Objectives
IJHPSA provides a lively forum for the communications of original research.
It acts as a scientific and professional journal to timely disseminate
original research work on advanced systems architecture, which is at the
heart of high-performance and cost-effective systems.
Readership
The audience for IJHPSA consists of researchers, academics, graduate
students, professionals and system engineers working and interested in high-
performance systems and their underlying advanced architectures.
Contents
IJHPSA publishes original peer-reviewed papers, which include research
papers, review papers, case studies, book reviews. Special Issues devoted to
important topics on advanced systems architecture will occasionally be
published.
Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to:
* Pipelining
Pipelined architectures
Vectorisation methods
Vector processing
Dynamic pipelines
Pipeline chaining
* Array Processors
Interconnections network topologies, such as systolic, mesh, cube, etc.
Parallel algorithms for array processors
Associative array processors
Masking and routing mechanisms
* Multiprocessor Systems
Multiprocessor architectures
Tightly and loosely-coupled multiprocessors
Interconnection networks
Parallel memory organisation and multi-cache
Multiprocessing control
* RISC Architectures
Instruction set
Pipelined RISC architectures
* Data Flow Systems
Data-driven computing
Data flow architectures
* VLSI Architectures
VLSI computing structures
Dedicated VLSI architectures
* Performance evaluation and new trends
Specific Notes for Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently
under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers are refereed
through a double blind process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other
relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Submission of
Papers web-page. You may send one copy in the form of a PDF (preferred) or an
MS Word file attached to an e-mail (details of file formats in Author
Guidelines) to Nadia Nedjah, below, with an email copy only to
IEL Editorial Office E-mail: ijhpsa@inderscience.com
Please include in your submission the title of the Journal
Editor-in-chief
Dr. Nadia Nedjah nadia@eng.uerj.br
http://www.eng.uerj.br/~nadia/english.html
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6. Conferences
6.1 1st International Conference On Control Instrumentation And Mechatronics
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1st International Conference On Control, Instrumentation And Mechatronics
Contributed by: Yahaya Md. Sam, yahaya@fke.utm.my
1st International Conference On Control, Instrumentation And Mechatronics
(CIM '07)
PERSADA JOHOR International Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia
28th - 29th May 2007
The 1st International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and
Mechatronics will be held in Persada Johor Convention Centre, Johor Bharu,
Malaysia on 28th – 29th May 2007. This conference will be organized by
Control and Instrumentation Engineering Department (CIED) and Mechatronics
and Robotics Engineering Department (MER) from Faculty of Electrical
Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Main Theme: Exploring New Frontiers in Control, Instrumentation and
Mechatronic Engineering for Future Development
Conference Objectives:
The main objective of CIM 2007 is to provide a platform for researchers,
engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over
the world to present their research results and development activities in
Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics. This conference provides
opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application
experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and
to find global partners for future collaboration.
Scope of Conference:
Main emphasis will be placed on the innovative application of Mechatronic,
Control and Instrumentation technology. Topics of interest include, but
are not limited to the followings:
* Advanced Control Theory and Applications
* Advanced Control Devices & Intelligent Instrumentations
* Smart Sensors and Signal Processing
* Intelligent Control Systems
* Process Control Systems
* Process Tomography
* Industrial Control Applications
* Robotic Applications
* Advanced Mechatronic Devices
* Power System Control
* Control in Power Electronics
* Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
* Nano-Electromechanical Systems (NEMS)
* Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation
& Control
* Human Resource Development & Education in Control & Mechatronic
Engineering
* Mechatronics
* Human Adaptive Robotics (HAR)
* Human Adaptive Mechatronics (HAM)
* Unmanned Vehicles
* Multi-Agent Robotic Systems
* Humanoids
* Robot Assisted Applications
Submission procedure:
Papers must be written in English and should describe original work, which
has not been published or being reviewed for other conferences. Please
submit extended abstract (about 1000 words) of original unpublished work
in .pdf format through ONLINE SUBMISSION at http://fke.utm.my/cim07/Web by
31st October 2006.
The guidelines for preparing the full paper can be downloaded from the
conference website. Only one paper allowed for each registration (one fee
for each paper).
Important Dateline :
Dateline of Extended Abstract : 31st October 2006 (Tuesday)
Acceptance Notification : 31st December 2006 (Sunday)
Full paper on-line submission : 31st March 2007 (Saturday)
CIM’07Conference day 28th - 29th May 2007 ( Monday & Tuesday )
Conference Fees
Classification Early Birds Regular
International Participant USD 250 USD 300
Local Participant RM 750 RM 850
International Student USD 200 USD 250
Local Student RM 450 RM 500
* Student rate does not include banquet
E-mail : cim07@utm.my
Or visit our website at: http://fke.utm.my/cim07/Web
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6.2 Advances in Control of Partial Differential Equations
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Advances in Control of Partial Differential Equations
Contributed by: Matthias K. Gobbert, gobbert@math.umbc.edu
Advances in Control of Partial Differential Equations.
A Conference in Honor of Thomas I. Seidman
on the Occasion of his 70th Birthday
October 28-29, 2006
http://www.umbc.edu/seidman
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
IMPORTANT: Pending final approval, we can provide financial support
from the National Science Foundation for a limited number of current
graduate students and junior researchers! Deadline August 27, 2006.
CONFIRMED INVITED SPEAKERS:
Roger W. BROCKETT, Harvard University
Irena LASIECKA, University of Virginia
Suzanne LENHART, University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Boris S. MORDUKHOVICH, Wayne State University
David L. RUSSELL, Virginia Tech
Hector J. SUSSMANN, Rutgers University
Roberto TRIGGIANI, University of Virginia
Jiongmin YONG, University of Central Florida
PANEL DISCUSSION: A panel discussion on future directions and
emerging applications of the field, Sunday, October 29, 2006.
POSTER SESSION: A poster session will provide an opportunity for
all participants to present their work, Saturday, October 28, 2006.
SOCIAL PROGRAM: Banquet on Saturday, October 28, 2006 and
welcome reception on Friday, October 27, 2006 preceding the conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 27, 2006
Registration Deadline: September 27, 2006
Registration, application for support, and all information are available at
http://www.umbc.edu/seidman
Organizing committee:
Stuart S. Antman, University of Maryland, College Park
Matthias K. Gobbert, UMBC, chair and main contact (gobbert@math.umbc.edu)
Kathleen A. Hoffman, UMBC
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6.3 Call for papers: 2007 European Control Conference
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Call for papers: 2007 European Control Conference
Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis, antsaklis.1@nd.edu
European Control Conference (ECC'07)
http://ecc07.ntua.gr/
Call for Papers and Invited Sessions
ECC'07 continues the tradition of the control conferences of the European
Union Control Association (EUCA). Original high-quality papers dealing with
the theory and practice of systems and control are invited for presentation.
ECC'07 will be held on the island of Kos, Greece, from July 2 to 5, 2007.
All submissions must be done electronically through the conference submission
website (euca.papercept.net). Besides contributed papers and invited session
papers, the conference will also include plenary and semiplenary papers and
minitutorials. Please check the conference website for updated information
regarding the acceptable format of submitted papers.
DEADLINES
Deadline for all submissions
1 October 2006
Notification of acceptance/ non-acceptance
1 February 2007
Deadline for final manuscripts submission
1 April 2007
A. Contributed papers
All papers submitted to ECC'07 must be in the form of regular papers written
in English (standard 2 column IEEE conference format) and limited to eight
pages. A short list of 3-5 keywords should be included. Short manuscripts less
than six pages will not be considered. All submissions must be done
electronically through the conference submission website (euca.papercept.net).
B. Invited Sessions
Proposals for invited sessions are welcomed. Each invited session consists of
six papers dealing with several issues of a unified theme. The proposals
should contain a summary statement describing the relevance and importance of
the session, accompanied by the full text (6-8 pages) of each invited paper.
Abstracts or manuscripts less than six pages will not be considered. Each
paper in a proposed invited session will be first individually reviewed, and
then the invited session will be evaluated as a whole. It is remarked that for
maximal continuity of the program, the International Program Committee may
remove a paper from an accepted invited session and replace it by a paper more
suitable for the session. Similarly, accepted papers from rejected invited
sessions may be accommodated into the regular program. All submissions must be
done electronically through the conference submission website
(euca.papercept.net). The submission of invited sessions should be made
according to the following three steps:
1. The Organizer must submit an electronic version (pdf) of the session.
Papercept returns an acknowledgement with an alphanumeric code for the
proposed session.
2. The Organizer notifies the Contributing Authors of their individual
session code.
3. The corresponding author of each paper submits the paper online (pdf
format) as an invited paper using the corresponding code. Without the invited
session code the paper will be considered for the normal program.
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6.4 IEEE R8 EUROCON 2007 Conference on Computer as a Tool
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IEEE R8 EUROCON 2007 Conference on Computer as a Tool
Contributed by: Bartlomiej Ufnalski, ufnalski@ieee.org
Meet us at http://eurocon2007.isep.pw.edu.pl/
We would like to encourage you to submit a paper to IEEE EUROCON 2007
International Conference on Computer as a Tool, which will take place in
Warsaw, Poland on September 9-12, 2007.
The proposed tracks are:
1. System Design
2. Signal and Image Processing
3. Computer Engineering
4. Measurements and Sensors
5. Computational Intelligence and Control
6. Telecommunication and Multimedia Systems
7. Photonics
8. Power Systems and Power Electronics
9. Electrical Machines and Drives
10. Electron Devices
11. Modeling and Simulation
12. Education
The above listed topics do not exclude submission and presentation of papers
from other specific fields close to or related to the general theme of the
Conference.
The EUROCON 2007 deadlines are as follows:
Submission of full papers: January 31st, 2007
Notification of acceptance: April 30th, 2007
Camera ready papers and registration: May 31st, 2007
For more information please visit EUROCON 2007 home page:
http://eurocon2007.isep.pw.edu.pl/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail to
eurocon2007@isep.pw.edu.pl .
See you in Warsaw!
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6.5 IFAC Symposium on System Structure and Control IFAC-SSSC'07
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IFAC Symposium on System Structure and Control, IFAC-SSSC'07
Contributed by: Joao Manoel Gomes da Silva Jr., jmgomes@ece.ufrgs.br
3rd IFAC SYMPOSIUM on SYSTEM, STRUCTURE and CONTROL (IFAC SSSC'07)
October 17 - 19, 2007
Iguassu Falls, Brazil
http://sssc07.ece.ufrgs.br
1. Important dates
-January 31th, 2007: Submission of manuscript
and proposal of invited session
- April 17th, 2007: Notification of acceptance
- June 17th, 2007: Receipt of paper in camera-ready form
- October 17th-19th, 2007: Symposium
2. Background
The origins of the IFAC Symposium on System, Structure and Control goes back
to the IFAC workshops first held in Prague, Czech Republic in 1989 and 1992
and subsequently in Nantes, France in 1995 and 1998 as conferences. The
meeting returned to nd Prague in 2001, as an IFAC symposium, and its 2 edition
was held in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2004. For the first time, the present meeting
will be held in Brazil.
3. Scope
The topics of the conference include:
- Linear and non linear systems
- Structural invariants
- Algebraic and geometric methods
- Infinite dimensional systems
- Time delay systems
- Implicit and hybrid structures
- Control strategies
- Robust control
- Constrained Control
- Computational algorithms for analysis and Design
J.M. Gomes da Silva Jr. (BR) (IPC Chair)
M. Malabre (FR) (IPC Co-Chair)
5. Contact and Information
The secretariat of the symposium may be contacted at the address:
Secretaria IFAC SSSC07
Departamento de Engenharia Eletrica
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS
Av. Osvaldo Aranha, 103
90035-190 - Porto Alegre - RS
Brazil
E-mail: sssc07@ece.ufrgs.br
Phone: +55 (51) 3316-3561
FAX: +55 (51) 3316-3293
Further information and a .pdf call for papers can be obtained in the
symposium web site: http://sssc07.ece.ufrgs.br
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6.6 SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems (DS07)
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SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems (DS07)
Contributed by: Kirsten Wilden, wilden@siam.org
The application of dynamical systems theory to areas outside of mathematics
has proven to be an exciting and fruitful endeavor. These applications are
highly diverse and interdisciplinary, ranging over such fields as Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Finance, and Industrial Mathematics. This
conference strives to achieve a good mixture of applications and the
mathematics that informs them. The goals of the meeting are a cross-
fertilization between the different fields of the applications, and increased
communication between the mathematicians who build the theory and the
scientists who use it.
For more information visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/ds07/.
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6.7 The 2nd Ieee Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications
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The 2nd Ieee Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications
Contributed by: Changyun Wen, ecywen@ntu.edu.sg
The 2nd Ieee Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications ICIEA 2007
23 - 25 May 2007, Harbin, China
www.ieee.org/iciea2007
Technical Co-Sponsors
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
IEEE Control Systems Society
Organisers
IEEE Industrial Electronics (IE) Chapter, Singapore
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China
The purpose of the conference is to create a forum for scientists, engineers
and practitioners throughout the world to present the latest technology
advancement in Industrial Electronics. Conference scope covers the following
tracks:
Automation, Control Systems and Applications, Energy and Environment,
Mechatronics, Power Electronics, Signal Processing and Emerging
Technologies.
The Proceedings of ICIEA will be included in the IEEE Xplore database and
indexed by EI Compendex.
Besides regular sessions, there will be the following keynote speeches:
1. Intelligent Vehicles: Theory and Deployment - Professor Petros
Ioannou, University of Southern California
2. The Exhilarating Journey from Industrial Electronics to Industrial
Informatics - Professor Okyay Kaynak, Bogazici University
3. Future Electrical Networks: Renewable Energy Systems and its
Interaction with Distributed Generation - Professor Leopoldo G. Franquelo,
Universidad de Sevilla
4. Advances in Lighting Electronics Technology - Professor Xu Dianguo,
Harbin Institute of Technology
Special Sessions
The Technical Program Committee is organizing special sessions
on "Automation and Measurement in Cold Rolling Mills." Prospective authors
can submit their papers to the Track Chair, Dr. George A. Fodor, via email
george.a.fodor@se.abb.com, by 1 January 2007.
Invited Sessions
The Technical Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for invited
sessions focusing on topics of the conference. Prospective organizers should
submit proposals to the Technical Co-Chairman, Dr. Li Zhengguo, via email
ezgli@ntu.edu.sg by 1 January 2007 .
Best Paper Award
Selection of the best paper will be made at the Conference based on both the
technical content and presentation. The winner will be chosen by the
Technical Program Committee in consultation with the International Advisory
Committee. The award will be S$1000 (5000RMB).
Important Dates:
Deadline for Full Paper submission: 1 December 2006
Notification of Acceptance: 1 February 2007
Deadline for Camera Ready Manuscript Submission: 1 March 2007
Deadline for Authors’ Registration: 1 April 2007
For details, please visit the conference website:
http://www.ieee.org/iciea2007
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7. Workshops
7.1 45th IEEE CDC: Pre Conference Workshops
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45th IEEE CDC: Pre Conference Workshops
Contributed by: Pradeep Misra, p.misra@ieee.org
Trajectory-Tracking, Path-Following, and Formation Control of Autonomous
Vehicles
A. Pedro Aguiar, Antonio M. Pascoal, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
and João P. Hespanha, University of California, Santa Barbara.
The workshop focuses on the theme of motion control of autonomous systems
(underwater vehicles, surface craft, wheeled mobile robots, aircraft,
helicopters, spacecraft). It consists of tutorial presentations encompassing
heoretical and new developments in the area of motion control of autonomous
vehicles, with an emphasis placed on coordinated motion control of multiple
autonomous vehicles illustrated by significant applications. The presentations
are organized around the following themes: Point-stabilization, trajectory-
tracking and path-following of autonomous vehicles, and coordinated/cooperative
control of groups of autonomous vehicles.
Model Predictive Control for Fast Nonlinear Systems: Existing Approaches,
Challenges and Applications
Rolf Findeisen, University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Over the recent years, significant progresses have been made toward the
application of nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) to nonlinear
systems characterized by fast dynamics, fostered by specific formulations
that allow a fast (approximate) solution of the underlying optimal control
problem. The purpose of this workshop is twofold: The main objective is to
provide an in depth review of the existing approaches for the application
of nonlinear MPC to fast systems. The second objective is to present
practically relevant control examples from various areas such as automotive
systems, aerospace systems, or fast chemical processes.
High-Confidence Embedded Systems
Eric Klavins, University of Washington.
The workshop addresses the specification, design and verification of complex
distributed embedded systems that combine communications, computation and
control in dynamic, uncertain and adversarial environments. Although such
systems are becoming more and more commonplace, the cost of designing and
verifying them is overwhelming. Furthermore, the problem of designing and
verifying systems to be robust against mission-ending and catastrophic
failures is poorly understood. A primary goal for the workshop is to present
the fundamental limitations of current methods with respect to these problems,
and to point the way toward a research agenda that addresses them.
Hybrid Systems Biology
John Lygeros, University of Patras, Greece, and Giancarlo Ferrari-Trecate,
University of Pavia, Italy.
Mathematical models that describe gene and protein interactions in a precise
and unambiguous manner can play an instrumental role in shaping the future
of biology. The recognition that hybrid discrete-continuous dynamics can play
an important role in biochemical systems has led a number of researchers to
investigate how methods developed for hybrid systems in other areas can be
extended to biological systems. The workshop will highlight recent
developments in this area, and outline the exciting research directions to
which they give rise. The workshop will expose the participants to the
state of the art in the use of hybrid systems for understanding, modeling
and analyzing the biochemical processes behind the function of a variety
of organisms, from bacteria to mammalian and human cells.
Modeling, Optimization and Software in Air Traffic Management
Banavar Sridhar, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.
This workshop will describe the characteristics of Air Traffic Management
(ATM) from a control engineer's viewpoint, discuss problem areas in the
current system, and point out opportunities for improving the system behavior
using methods and technology based on systems and control concepts. A special
emphasis of the workshop will be on software and database that provide
realistic simulation environments to validate solutions to the problem.
The workshop, led by experts from academia, industry and government,
introduces the control expert to a complex engineering application and
provides interaction with leading researchers in ATM.
Robust Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications
Andrew R. Teel, Ricardo G. Sanfelice, University of California, Santa Barbara.
The aim of the workshop is to present recent advances in the theory of hybrid
systems, specifically addressing topics such as modeling, stability,
robustness, and hybrid control. Applications include sample-data control
systems, networked control systems, and numerical simulations of hybrid
systems. The workshop is designed for researchers and graduate students that
are both experts and newcomers to the area of hybrid systems. The minimum
requirement is basic background in the theory of continuous and discrete time
nonlinear systems.
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7.2 Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems 2006
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Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems 2006
Contributed by: Raj Madhavan, raj.madhavan@nist.gov
Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS 2006:
www.isd.mel.nist.gov/PerMIS_2006) and IEEE Safety Security and Rescue
Robotics(SSRR 2006: www.isd.mel.nist.gov/ssrr2006) will be held the week
of August 21-24, 2006 at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. These two conferences will share
plenary presentations, robot demonstrations, technology exhibits, and
social events.
The PerMIS series is targeted at defining measures and methodologies of
evaluating performance of intelligent systems. In 2006, we will focus on
applications of performance measures to practical problems in commercial,
industrial, homeland security, and military applications.
Topic areas include, but are not limited to:
o Defining and measuring aspects of a system:
The level of autonomy
Human-robot interaction
Collaboration
o Evaluating components within intelligent systems
Sensing and perception
Knowledge representation, world models, ontologies
Planning and control
Learning and adapting
Reasoning
o Infrastructural support for performance evaluation
Testbeds and competitions for intercomparisons
Instrumentation and other measurement tools
Simulation and modeling support
o Technology readiness measures for intelligent systems
o Applied performance measures, e.g.,
Intelligent transportation systems
Emergency response robots (search and rescue, bomb disposal)
Homeland security systems
De-mining robots
Defense robotics
Command and control
Hazardous environments (e.g., nuclear remediation)
Industrial and manufacturing systems
Space robotics
Assistive devices
PLENARY ADDRESSES
Prof. Hugh Durrant-Whyte, ACFR/CAS, Univ. of Sydney, Australia
Prof. Henrik Christensen, CAS, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Martin Buehler, Boston Dynamics, USA
Dr. Shigeo Hirose, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Dr. James Albus, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA (Banquet
Speaker)
Schedule and Related Events:
August 21-23, 2006 PerMIS 2006
August 22-24, 2006 IEEE SSRR 2006
August 21, 2006 Responder/Robot Event All attendees are invited to
observe Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) and
bomb-disposal robot assessment exercises at a local
fire and rescue training facility. See the SSRR
website for details.
Contact address: PerMIS@cme.nist.gov
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8. Positions
8.1 Chair: University of Southampton UK
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Chair: University of Southampton, UK
Contributed by: Mark French, mcf@ecs.soton.ac.uk
Chair in Information: Signals, Images, Systems
The School is the largest of its kind in the UK and it was awarded the top
grades (5*/5*) for its research in Electronics, Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. In teaching, the
School has been awarded the highest grades possible by the Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education.
The Chair will be in the Information: Signals, Images, Systems (ISIS)
Research Group which currently has twelve academic staff including five
Professors and major established research programmes in Machine Learning,
Computational Learning Theory and Applications, Control Theory and
Applications (Eric Rogers, Mark French, Paolo Rapisarda), Biometrics,
Computer Vision, and Speech Technology. This appointment will extend and
enhance the research profile of the group through personal and collaborative
research.
We seek applicants with proven qualities of academic leadership,
international reputation, and a verifiable track record of research fully
commensurate with the School's 5* ratings. We solicit applications from
outstanding individuals with research interests to complement the ISIS
research profile.
Information about the School can be found at www.ecs.soton.ac.uk and on the
ISIS website at www.isis.ecs.soton.ac.uk
Informal enquiries can be made in the first instance to Professor David Nunn
dn@ecs.soton.ac.uk
For a CV Application Cover Sheet and further particulars visit
www.jobs.soton.ac.uk email: recruit@soton.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 2750.
Completed applications should be returned no later than 17 August 2006.
Please quote reference 05P959.
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8.2 Control Engineers: ASM Pacific Technology Ltd Hong Kong
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Control Engineers: ASM Pacific Technology Ltd, Hong Kong
Contributed by: Liao Dazhang, dliao@asmpt.com
COMPANY: ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. is the world's largest assembly and
packaging equipment supplier for the semiconductor industry. Listed in Hong
Kong since 1989 (ASMPT), ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. is 54% owned by ASM
International N.V., a NASDAQ listed supplier of wafer processing equipment.
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. with headquarters in Hong Kong has operations in
Shenzhen, China, Singapore and Malaysia. We are a leading supplier of a full
line of assembly and packaging equipment and process solutions for the
semiconductor, photonics and optoelectronics industries. Our financial
strength and R&D resources allow us to provide customers with total
solutions, process innovation, package development and factory automation.
Further details can be found at http://www.asmpacific.com/
POSITION: Control Engineers and Senior Control Engineers. The successful
candidate will join R&D Department, Motion Group, as permanent staffs. The
group aims to develop controller of high speed and high precision machines.
REQUIRED qualifications include a solid background in control systems.
Applicants must have MSc/Mphil/PhD in Automatic control, Computer Science,
Mathematics, or Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Knowledge/application
experience on robust control, inverse dynamics, and adaptive control will be
especially welcome.
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8.3 Faculty: TU Delft Netherlands
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Faculty: TU Delft, Netherlands
Contributed by: Ton van den Boom, a.j.j.vandenboom@tudelft.nl
Within the faculty 3mE (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) there
is an open position for a
Full professor “Hybrid control and intelligent transportation systems”
The Chair is intended to strengthen the research and educational activities in
the interplay between systems and control engineering and transportation
technology, and is positioned as a bridge between two departments of the 3mE
Faculty of Delft University of Technology: the Delft Center for Systems and
Control (DCSC) and the department of Marine and Transport Technology (MTT).
Domain of research
The domain of research concerns the development of systematic and efficient
methods for model based control of discrete event and hybrid systems. The
application domain focuses on intelligent and new generation transportation
systems such as traffic networks, logistic networks, freight transport
systems. The Chair is expected to develop both the necessary new theory and
the corresponding control design algorithms and tools. The chair is expected
to participate in the Transport Research Center Delft, as well as the national
research schools TRAIL (Netherlands Research School for Transport,
Infrastructure and Logistics) and DISC (Dutch Institute of Systems and
Control). In this respect a link will also be established with the activities
on Transportation and Planning at the TUD Faculty of Civil Engineering and
Geosciences. The aim is to strengthen the interdisciplinary character of the
research and educational activities, and to promote interaction between the
control aspects of transportation systems and the domain-specific and
implementation aspects.
Job description
The professor will teach and coordinate teaching activities in the BSc and MSc
programs in control and transportation and in the postgraduate programs of the
national research schools DISC and TRAIL. The new professor will also
supervise staff and PhD students and contribute to management and other
organizational tasks.
Requirements
The candidate for the new Chair is expected to have an excellent scientific,
educational, and organizational track record, and should be an internationally
recognized expert in the fields of hybrid control and control of
transportation systems, as evidenced by international publications and
citations, research projects and supervised PhD student projects. The
candidate should be able to define new research lines and expand them, in both
theory and applications.
Additional information
For more information about the job and the procedure you can visit our website:
www.vacaTUresinDelft.nl/international
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
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8.4 Faculty: University of Waterloo Canada
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Faculty: University of Waterloo, Canada
Contributed by: Dan Davison, ddavison@uwaterloo.ca
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of
Waterloo is expanding and currently has more than a dozen openings
including one specifically in the "control and mechatronics" area.
For more information and a link to the online application page, please
visit http://ece.uwaterloo.ca/Home/positions/ECEpositions.htm
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8.5 PDF: Cinvestav Unidad Saltillo Coahuila Mexico
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PDF: Cinvestav Unidad Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Contributed by: Marco I. Ramirez-Sosa, marco.ramirezsosa@cinvestav.edu.mx
Postdoctoral positions are available in the Robotics and Advanced
Manufacturing (RAM) Research Group at CINVESTAV Unidad Saltillo Coahuila.
The RAM Reaserch group is seeking highly talented and committed individuals
with an ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary research environment.
Applicants must have a recently awarded Ph.D. degree in Electrical or
Computer or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field (3 years ago at
the most.)
Fellows are required to assist with research in more than one of the
following topics : Computer Vision, Mobile Robotics, Visual Servoing,
Industrial Robots and Manipulators Control Design and Implementation, Haptic
interfases, Man-Machine-Interfase, Dynamical System simulation, Humanoid
Robotics, Teleoperation, Image Processing, 3D Environment Modeling, Design,
modeling, control and automation of manufacturing processes, Process
Optimization, Supply Chain Management.
For more details and applications:
The duration of the fellowship is one year at full time. The salary
information will be given via email.
Contact Dr. Vicente Parra: vparra@cinvestav.mx
or Dr. Marco I. Ramirez-Sosa: marco.ramirezsosa@cinvestav.edu.mx
Send a detailed CV in eletronic file (pdf or word) to any of the email
addresses before September 15th.
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8.6 PhD: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway
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PhD: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Contributed by: Ole Morten Aamo, aamo@ntnu.no
We are looking for a PhD student to work within flow control. The objective
of the project is to develop new control laws for stabilization of unstable
prototype viscous flows governed by the Navier-Stokes equation. Candidates
should have a sound background in control theory. Knowledge of fluid
mechanics and CFD methods is an advantage. We offer a flexible and
stimulating working environment with high quality international cooperation.
For further information, please contact Prof. Ole Morten Aamo, NTNU, (e-
mail: aamo@ntnu.no). The application with attached certificates and diplomas
should be sent to NTNU, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and
Electrical Engineering, Sem Sælands vei 5, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway. Please
mark the application with the journal number IME-051/2006. APPLICATION
DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2006.
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8.7 PhD: Stevens Institute of Technology USA
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PhD: Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
Contributed by: Yi Guo, yguo1@stevens.edu
A PhD Research Assistant position is available in Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology starting Spring
2007. The candidate is expected to have a strong mathematics background,
programming skills, and preferably research experience in one of the areas
i) autonomous mobile robots, ii) control theory, and iii) sensor networks.
The successful candidate will work on topics such as multi-robot systems and
cooperative control. A Bachelor's degree in EE, CpE, or CS is required, and
a Master's degree in relevant fields is preferred.
Interested students are suggested to apply online for admission at
http://www.stevens.edu/gradadmissions/home. Also send resume including the
names and e-mail addresses of two referees to Prof. Yi Guo at
yguo1@stevens.edu.
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8.8 PhD: TU Delft Netherlands
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PhD: TU Delft, Netherlands
Contributed by: Carsten Scherer, c.w.scherer@tudelft.nl
Ph.D. position: Control of Haptic devices for tele micro-assembly
Project
This project focuses on the development of a robust control system for a
master/slave combination for haptic tele micro-assembly which is designed in
an accompanying project carried out by the Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory.
The project is part of the cluster Microfactory within the program Microned
which addresses new trends in changing concepts of process- and assembly
technology towards the production of small products of cubic centimeter size
on miniaturized machinery, paying attention to the physics on a micro level.
Classical master-slave manipulators are based on manually tuning the
individual components of various existing control configurations. In
teleoperation systems for micro-fabrication substantial complications arise
from impedance and power scaling which is necessary to enhance human operator
capabilities. The accurate control of haptic micro-assembly devices requires
fine-tuned multivariable impedance and admittance shaping for the realization
of scaling for the two-sided interaction between micro- and macro-domains. A
particular challenge arises from the inclusion of stiffness directionality in
order to avoid the damage of work-pieces. Model-based H-infinity synthesis is
an ideal tool for optimal closed-loop-shaping which offers the potential for
extension to multi-objective design techniques in order to shape individual
transfer functions in different hybrid representations of teleoperation
systems. As a second major challenge, stability and performance have to be
guaranteed even if the slave interacts with a strongly varying environment. In
haptic micro-assembly, the superposition of external forces acting on the
work-piece leads to position-dependent nonlinear characteristics which require
the development of suitably structured uncertainty models in order to apply
modern semi-definite programming based robust or scheduled controller
synthesis techniques.
Group
The Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC) is a merger of three former
systems and control groups and coordinates the education and research
activities in systems and control at Delft University of Technology. DCSC's
mission is to conduct theoretical research motivated by its practical
usefulness in areas of system optimization, control engineering and signal
processing. The project will be supervised by Prof. Dr. C.W. Scherer in close
coordination with Dr. Hans Langen (Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory,
Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering).
Candidate
Candidates for this project should have a Master's degree in systems and
control, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or
aerospace engineering, with a solid background in advanced modern robust
control. In view of the project's imbedding in a larger cluster, excellent
communication skills and a good command of the English language are essential.
Project term
Enrolment and salary are according to the Employment Agreement Dutch
Universities. Enrolment will start as soon as possible. The Ph.D. student will
be appointed for a period of four years, with an evaluation performed after
the first year of activities.
Additional information can be obtained from
Carsten Scherer
Delft Center for Systems and Control
Delft University of Technology
Mekelweg 2
NL-2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
c.w.scherer@tudelft.nl
Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, the names of two
professional referees, a list of publications, a summary of their MSc thesis
and a cover letter stating their motivation, to the above address.
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8.9 PhD: UTSA USA
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PhD: UTSA, USA
Contributed by: Bruce Smith, Bruce.Smith@utsa.edu
PhD Student Research Assistantships are available starting Fall 07.
The research will involve the development of novel imaging systems
for medicine and for homeland security.
Background: UNIX, numerical methods, programming, signal processing.
Students must apply to the PhD program before February 1, 2007 and
comply with the graduate school application requirements provided at:
http://www.utsa.edu/graduate
Questions? Send email to: Bruce.Smith@utsa.edu or phone: (210) 458-5512.
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8.10 PhD: University of Hawaii USA
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PhD: University of Hawaii USA
Contributed by: Gurdal Arslan, gurdal@hawaii.edu
A Research Assistant position is available as part of an NSF Award "CAREER:
Cooperative Systems Design - Stochastic Games Approach". The research
component of this project involves developing concepts, methods, algorithms,
and simulation platforms for the analysis and synthesis of "Cooperative
Systems", loosely defined as large-scale systems designed to achieve system-
level goals via self-interested autonomous decision makers; see the project
abstract at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~gurdal/. If you are mathematically
inclined and interested in pursuing graduate studies on this topic, apply to
the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii,
Manoa, at http://www-ee.eng.hawaii.edu/ and e-mail your CV to
gurdal@hawaii.edu
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8.11 PhD: University of Houston USA
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PhD: University of Houston, USA
Contributed by: Karolos Grigoriadis, karolos@uh.edu
Graduate Research Assistantships
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston
For Ph.D. studies in the areas of robust control, adaptive control, gain
scheduled control, linear matrix inequalities, and optimal control with
applications to space systems, engine control and structural control.
Research is conducted in collaboration with automotive and aerospace
companies. Applicants are expected to have a solid mathematics background and
good knowledge of modern control theory. Applications from qualified students
are invited for Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. Prof. Karolos Grigoriadis,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX
77204-4006, E-mail: karolos@uh.edu. Application material can be obtained at
http://www.egr.uh.edu/me/graduate
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8.12 PhD PDF: City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
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PhD, PDF: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Contributed by: Gang Feng, megfeng@cityu.edu.hk
A post-doctor fellowship and/or a studentship for Ph.D. candidate, in areas
of systems and control, in particular, nonlinear systems and intelligent
control, is available at City University of Hong Kong. The post-doctor
fellowship is valued at around HK$21,500/month while the studentship is
valued at around HK$12,800/month. A candidate with Ph.D. (for Post-doctor
fellowship) or Master degree (for Ph.D studentship) and strong mathematical
background is preferred. Some kind of evidence of English proficiency, such
as TOEFL, is also required for the studentship. Applications with complete
CV will be considered until the fellowship or studentship is taken. For more
information on application, please contact
Prof. Gang (Gary) Feng
Dept. of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management
City University of Hong Kong
Tel: 852 27889032
Fax: 852 27888423
Email: megfeng@cityu.edu.hk
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8.13 PhD and Post-Doc: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway
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PhD and Post-Doc: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway
Contributed by: Ole Morten Aamo, aamo@ntnu.no
The National Center for Integrated Petroleum Operations invites applicants
for PhD Research Fellowships and Post Doctoral Fellowships in the area of
systems and control. The overall objective of the project is to develop
methods for production optimization in petroleum production systems, taking
into account reservoir, wells, pipelines, and processing equipment.
Candidates are expected to have a sound background in systems and control
theory (at the MSc and PhD level for respectively PhD and Post-Doc
candidates). Particularly relevant areas of research include model
reduction, state- and parameter estimation, and nonlinear programming.
The center offers a flexible and stimulating working environment with high
quality industrial and international cooperation.
For further information, please contact Prof. Bjarne Foss, NTNU, (e-mail:
Bjarne.Foss@itk.ntnu.no) or Prof. Ole Morten Aamo, NTNU, (e-mail:
aamo@ntnu.no). The application with attached certificates and diplomas
should be sent electronically to aamo@ntnu.no. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 30,
2006.
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8.14 Post-Doc: University of Melbourne Australia
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Post-Doc: University of Melbourne, Australia
Contributed by: Chung-Yao Kao, cykao@ee.unimelb.edu.au
This is a full-time (fixed term) position available for 2 years.
How To Apply: Applicants must complete an ‘Application Cover
Sheet’ found at www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/appcoversheet.rtf
Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the position
number and include the contact details of three referees.
Applications can be forwarded to one of:
hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au
+61 3 8344 6080
Vice-Principal (Human Resources),
The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010
For enquiries contact: May Ong email: m.ong@ee.unimelb.edu.au
Chung-Yao Kao email: cykao@ee.unimelb.edu.au
Michael Cantoni email: cantoni@unimelb.edu.au
Closing Date: 15 September 2006
The Research Fellow will join a team of other academic staff and
postgraduate students working in the area of robustness analysis and control
of distributed and networked dynamical systems. We are looking for an
outstanding candidate with a PhD degree in Engineering or Applied
Mathematics, and demonstrated expertise in any of the following areas:
robustness analysis and control theory; distributed and networked control
systems; and optimization theory and its application. The position is
available for two years and is ideally suited to a recent PhD graduate.
For further information regarding the position, please visit the University
website at: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/
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8.15 Post-doc: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute USA
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Post-doc: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Contributed by: B. Wayne Bequette, bequette@rpi.edu
A postdoctoral research associate is needed to develop estimation and control
algorithms for a closed-loop artificial pancreas. This multi-institutional
project, funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will involve
close interactions with clinicians to improve models and algorithms
based on results from clinical trials. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in
chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely
related field, with a strong background in systems and control and a desire to
learn basic physiology relevant to diabetes.
Applicants should send a CV, a statement of professional interests, and the
names and addresses of at least three technical references to:
Professor B. Wayne Bequette
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590
bequette@rpi.edu
E-mail submissions are strongly encouraged.
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8.16 PostDoc Scientist: Riso National Laboratory Denmark
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PostDoc, Scientist: Riso National Laboratory, Denmark
Contributed by: Jens Carsten Hansen, carsten.hansen@risoe.dk
Based in Denmark, Risø has been at the forefront of wind energy research
for three decades.
Join us and get involved with some of the most exciting challenges in creating
power systems of the future with renewable resources:
• Control and operation of distributed power systems,
• Modeling and simulation of the interaction between wind and grid power.
Just now we can offer two positions:
• Software and control for distributed systems,
• Electrical integration of wind farms.
You will be part of the international team carrying out research in Wind
Energy Systems. We work in projects with software development, system
simulation and experimental work.
For further details regarding wind energy systems research at Risoe, job
content and qualifications please refer to www.risoe.dk/vea-ves
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8.17 Reseacher Engr: National ICT Australia
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Reseacher Engr: National ICT Australia
Contributed by: Iven Mareels, iven.mareels@nicta.com.au
ICT for Life Sciences
Senior Principal Researcher (Level 6)
Principal Researcher (Level 5)
Senior Researcher (Level 4)
Researcher (Level 3)
(7 Positions)
National ICT Australia (NICTA) is Australia’s ICT Research Centre of
Excellence. NICTA brings together world-class researchers and professional
staff to enhance their skills and build a culture of entrepreneurship and
achievement in use-inspired research. This will build Australia's ICT
capacity into the future.
The research positions will form part of interdisciplinary teams of
researchers, academic staff and postgraduate students pursuing bio-medical
research and development. The teams will consist of researchers drawn from
the University of Melbourne, the bio-medical research institutes in the
Melbourne precinct and NICTA VRL staff.
The incumbents will have outstanding expertise in specific areas of
electrical engineering or computer science such as (but not limited to)
mathematical modeling, computational methods, signals and systems theory,
information theory and/or machine learning theory. The successful candidates
will have experience in applying their expertise within a computational
biology, systems biology and/or neuro-engineering context. Interdisciplinary
research expertise is essential. Expertise of value in development of bio-
sensors and RF engineering will also be considered. In exceptional
circumstances we have the right to make this position continuing.
Candidates should submit as part of their application a personal, candid and
verifiable review of the impact of their research and development history to
date.
Applications:
Please visit NICTA Careers to view the criteria essential to this role and
apply online (http://nicta.com.au/director/careers.cfm). Please direct your
queries to the ICT Life-sciences Project Leader, Professor Iven Mareels,
iven.mareels@nicta.com.au
Closing date: 29 September 2006.
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8.18 Research Associate: Loughborough University UK
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Research Associate: Loughborough University UK
Contributed by: Argyrios Zolotas, a.zolotas@ieee.org
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Research Associate (3 years)
INTRINSICALLY FAULT TOLERANT ACTUATION THROUGH HIGH REDUNDANCY
BP 23,457 minimum per annum
An advertisement will shortly be placed on the Loughborough University (UK)
website for a Research Associate post to work within the Control Systems
Research Group at Loughborough University. This is a 3 year project funded by
the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to determine
whether a novel, high-redundancy approach for actuation is likely to provide a
feasible approach, either to replace or to complement established methods for
high-integrity systems.
The project is based upon a novel idea in which actuators for high-integrity
and/or safety-critical applications are provided by a system comprising a
number of actuation elements. These elements will be configured and controlled
in such a way that faults in individual elements are inherently accommodated
without resulting in a failure of the complete actuation system, in contrast
to current technology in which a relatively low level of functional redundancy
is used. The research proposal is scientifically challenging and highly
original, as well as being timely from an industrial viewpoint because of the
burgeoning interest in high-integrity mechatronic applications.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team with two PhD students,
one of whom has already been working in this area for nearly 2 years, and the
other will be starting in October 2006. It is hoped that the person appointed
will start as soon as possible after 1st October 2006.
If you are interested in receiving more information about this post please
e-mail Cheryl Heath at C.A.Heath@lboro.ac.uk, who will provide details of the
application procedure and reference number once the official advertisement is
finalised.
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8.19 Research Engr: Institute for Infocomm Research Singapore
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Research Engr: Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
Contributed by: Wendong Xiao , wxiao@i2r.a-star.edu.sg
Three Research Fellow/Research Engineer positions are available immediately
in the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), Singapore to work on the A*Star
(Agency for Science, Technology & Research, Singapore) funded project on
wireless body sensor network (BSN) for healthcare.
The scope of work will be among the following:
- Development of resource-constrained estimation algorithm for patient
tracking and motion analysis by taking into account the trade-off between
limited bandwidth, energy consumption and estimation accuracy.
- Development of signal processing algorithms for feature extraction,
pattern recognition, diagnosis, and compression for monitoring of patient
physiological status and activities, using various sensor measurements, e.g.
from ECG sensors and motion sensors.
- Design of adaptive sensor management techniques.
- Help in design the BSN architecture, middleware, as well as development of
BSN platform and test-bed.
The candidate for the Research Fellow position should have a Ph.D. degree
with strong knowledge and academic records in estimation, statistical signal
processing, pattern recognition, optimization, and/or wireless networking.
Research background in sensor network, wireless ad hoc networks, and/or
biomedical engineering will be an advantage.
The candidate for the Research Engineer Position should have good
Master/Bachelor Degree will good programming skills. He/She should be
familiar with the embedded operating system such as TinyOS, wireless
communication & networking, and/or digital signal processing and have good
experience in C or C-like programming, database management, and/or PDA
programming.
The contract will last for 2-3 years. The salary will be decided based on
the qualification and R&D experience. Interested candidates are invited to e-
mail their Curriculum Vitae (CVs) to Dr Wendong Xiao (wxiao@i2r.a-
star.edu.sg). Only short-listed candidates will be notified for an
interview.
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8.20 Research Engr: National ICT Australia
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Research Engr: National ICT Australia
Contributed by: Erik Weyer, e.weyer@ee.unimelb.edu.au
Researcher
Victoria Research Laboratory
Water Information Networks (WIN)
National ICT Australia (NICTA) is Australia’s ICT Research Centre of
Excellence. NICTA brings together world-class researchers and professional
staff to enhance their skills and build a culture of entrepreneurship and
achievement in use-inspired research. This will build Australia's ICT
capacity into the future.
We are looking for a world-class, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial
researcher for the Water Information Networks (WIN) team. The successful
candidate will work in the area of modeling and control of water systems
(urban or rural, engineered as well as natural) and will conduct high
quality research into the design, analysis and implementation of estimation,
optimization and control algorithms for decentralized/distributed control
systems.
Researchers in NICTA are expected to contribute to all aspects of NICTA’s
mission. They are expected to carry out fundamental research, engage with
end-users of the technology in joint projects (which they should drive the
creation of), supervise graduate students, and build links with other
research groups nationally and internationally.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or
Systems Engineering or Software Engineering or Applied Mathematics or an
equivalent qualification with strong mathematical and analytical skills. A
very good knowledge and experience in system modeling and/or control and
must be innovative, resourceful, self-motivated, and a team player.
Applications:
Please visit NICTA Careers to view the criteria essential to this role and
apply online (http://nicta.com.au/director/careers.cfm)
Closing date: 15 September 2006.
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