Change of Address: Kumar M Bobba

Contributed by: Kumar M Bobba, bobba@ecs.umass.edu

New contact information:

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Massachusetts
220 ELab, 160 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
                                                                              
Email: bobba@ecs.umass.edu
Tel: 413-545-3363
Fax: 413-545-1027
Web Page: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/mie/faculty/bobba.htm


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1.2 Change of Address: Oliver Nelles

Change of Address: Oliver Nelles

Contributed by: Oliver Nelles, oliver.nelles@uni-siegen.de

My new contact information:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Nelles
Automatic Control - Mechatronics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Siegen
Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11
D-57068 Siegen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)271 740 4045
Fax: +49 (0)271 740 2365
E-mail: oliver.nelles@uni-siegen.de


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1.3 Change of Address: Peter Kootsookos

Change of Address: Peter Kootsookos

Contributed by: Peter Kootsookos, p.kootsookos@ieee.org

My new contact details:

Peter J. Kootsookos
United Technologies Research Center
MS 129-15               
411 Silver Lane         
East Hartford, CT 06108 
USA

E-mail: kootsopj@utrc.utc.com
Telephone: (860) 610 7485
Fax:       (860) 660 8616


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1.4 Change of Address: Zhengtao Ding

Change of Address: Zhengtao Ding

Contributed by: Zhengtao Ding, zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk

Due to the merger of University of Manchester and UMIST to form the new 
single University of Manchester, from 1 October 2004, Dr Zhengtao Ding is 
with Control Systems Centre in the university with the full contact details 
as follows:

Dr Zhengtao Ding
Control Systems Centre
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Manchester 
PO Box 88
Manchester M60 1QD
United Kingdom
Email: zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk


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Course: Constrained Control and Estimation

Contributed by: Maria M. Seron, seron@ee.newcastle.edu.au

Dates: February  7 -- 11, 2005

Organiser: ARC Centre for Complex Dynamic Systems and Control, School of 
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Newcastle, 
Australia

Description
This course will give a comprehensive introduction to the topic of 
constrained control and estimation. This subject has a long history in 
practice particularly in the control of chemical processes and in channel 
equalization in digital communications. Recently, significant advances have 
also been made in the supporting theory. Thus, this is an opportune time to 
describe the basic principles of this topic. The objective of this course is 
therefore to provide a comprehensive overview of constrained control and 
estimation aimed at researchers and/or practitioners. We also emphasise the 
common links and connections between estimation and control problems. The 
course will be illustrated by several real world examples which will enhance 
its appeal to practitioners. Also, students will be given the opportunity to 
try the methods on simple problems in hands-on laboratory sessions. 

Lecturers 
Professor Graham C. Goodwin - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia 
Dr Jose A. De Dona - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia 
Dr Maria M. Seron - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia 

The Intended Audience 
The course is aimed at research students and practicing engineers wishing to 
gain an understanding of constrained control and estimation. Some background 
in control system design is essential. Familiarity with basic state space 
ideas is also necessary. Otherwise the course is self contained. 

Teaching Material
The course is based on the book "Constrained Control and Estimation", 
Goodwin, Seron and De Dona, Springer 2005. Lecture slides and related 
material such as papers by the authors, Matlab routines, and so on can be 
found on the book's companion website (see 
http://murray.newcastle.edu.au/cce/)

Topics
Introduction to Constrained Control, Introduction to Constrained Estimation, 
Convex Analysis, Optimality Conditions, Duality, Minimum Principle, Receding 
Horizon Control, Background on Lyapunov Stability, Stability of Receding 
Horizon Control, Receding Horizon Control for Linear Systems, Analytical 
Solution of Constrained LQ Optimal Control for Horizon 2, Geometry of 
Quadratic Programming, Explicit Characterisation of Receding Horizon 
Control, Regional Solutions of Constrained LQ Optimal Control, Constrained 
Estimation, Duality of Constrained Estimation and Control, Structure of the 
Hessian, Output Feedback Optimal Control with Constraints, Finite Alphabet 
Control with Audio Application, Finite Alphabet Estimation, Channel 
Equalisaton, Ship Rudder-Roll Stabilisation, Cross-Directional Control 

Fees
Non-academics: 2000 AUD 
External Academics: 1500 AUD
External Students: 500 AUD


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2.2 IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Newsletter

IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Newsletter

Contributed by: Derong Liu, dliu@ece.uic.edu

Annoucement of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Letter

To accommodate the growing needs of the computational intelligence community
at large, the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society has decided to initiate
an electronic letter as a source for rapid (monthly) dissemination of
information to the computational intelligence community around the world.
Submission and subscription information can be found at the web site
   http://ci-eletter.org, or
   http://liu.ece.uic.edu/eletter
Any items that you feel interested to the computational intelligence community
would be welcome.  

Sincerely,
Derong Liu
Editor of the IEEE CIS Electronic Letter


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2.3 SIAM Germund Dahlquist Prize

SIAM Germund Dahlquist Prize

Contributed by: J.M. Littleton, littleton@siam.org

The Germund Dahlquist Prize

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
SIAM will present the Dahlquist Prize at the 2005 International Conference on
Scientific Computation and Differential Equations (SciCADE05), to be held May
23-27, 2005, at the Nagoya Congress Center in Nagoya, Japan.

The prize, established in 1995, is awarded to a young scientist (normally
under 45) for original contributions to fields associated with Germund
Dahlquist, especially the numerical solution of differential equations and
numerical methods for scientific computing.

Description of the Award
The award will consist of a certificate containing the citation and a cash
prize of $1,000.  The recipient will be expected to present a talk at the
conference.  SIAM will reimburse the prize recipient's reasonable travel
expenses to receive the award and deliver the talk.  

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of contributions, should be
sent by January 15, 2005, to:

Dahlquist Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Christian Lubich, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
phone: +1-215-382-9800
fax: +1-215-386-7999


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2.4 The IEEE Embargo is all but over

The IEEE Embargo is all but over

Contributed by: Michel Gevers, gevers@csam.ucl.ac.be

I am pleased to report that IEEE President A. Winston has ordered to 
restore just about all services to members living in countries 
submitted to US trade embargoes. This successful outcome puts an end 
to the petition action that has been supported by thousands of IEEE 
members, many of whom had announced that they would not renew their 
membership if the embargo continued. It is great to see that a 
grass-roots movement of IEEE members can have a positive impact on 
the strategic decisions of the IEEE Board of Directors.

More details and analysis can be found on the Petition News webpage
http://www.csam.ucl.ac.be/~gevers/Petition_News.html

and on the IEEE webpage:
http://www.ieee.org/  (follow the link to IEEE & OFAC).

For communications on this issue with office holders within IEEE, 
please visit the following link:
http://www.csam.ucl.ac.be/~gevers/Petition_News.html#communications


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Control Theory, 2nd Edition

Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com

Control Theory, 2nd Edition 
J.R. Leigh, Brunel University

IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 64
320pp, 2004
CE064, ISBN 0-86341-332-3, Hardback; CE064z, ISBN 0-86341-339-0, Paperback

This fully revised and updated edition addresses recent developments in the 
field. It discusses how the rise of Hoo and similar approaches has allowed a 
combination of practicality, rigor and user interaction to be brought to 
bear on complex control problems and has helped bridge the gap between 
control theory and practice. The book also examines the effects of the rise 
of artificial intelligence techniques and the increasing availability of 
comprehensive software packages. The book concentrates on the structure, 
principles and context of control theory, and will be of interests to 
students and professionals alike.

Contents:

Introduction to the Second Edition
The Structure, Content and Purpose of the Book
1: Control Concepts: A Non-Mathematical Introduction
2: Control Design Ideas: A Non-Mathematical Treatment
3: Synthesis of Automatic Feedback Control Loops: A More Quantitative View
4: How the Laplance Transform Greatly Simplifies System Representation and 
   Manipulation
5: Frequency Response Methods
6: Mathematical Modelling
7: Limits to Performance
8: Some Practical Aspects of Control Design, Justification and Implementation
9: Linearisation
10: Multivariable Linear Processes
11: Discrete Time and Computer Control
12: State Estimation: The Kalman Filter and Prediction
13: Non-Linearity
14: Optimisation
15: Distributed Systems
16: An Introduction to Robust Control Design Using Hoo Methods
17: Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Learning Systems, 
    Intelligent Systems
18: Review - The Development of Control Theory and the Emergence of 
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques
19: Reference and Further Reading 
Notation
Index

See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details.


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4.2 Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems

Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems

Contributed by: Anna G. Stefanopoulou, annastef@umich.edu

Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems: Principles, Modeling, Analysis and
Feedback Design by Jay T. Pukrushpan, Anna G. Stefanopoulou and Huei Peng, 

Springer Verlag Series : Advances in Industrial Control , 2004, XVII, 161 p.
111 illus., Hardcover, ISBN: 1-85233-816-4

Intended primarily for engineers, researchers, and students with basic control
knowledge interested in the fuel cell technology, Control of Fuel Cell Power
Systems offers readers an overview of the physical principles, main control
objectives, and challenges in the automation of fuel cell systems. Detailed
control and estimation methodologies are presented based on system-level
models with realistic actuator and sensor dynamics. Specific numerical
examples are offered for precise control of reactant flow, hydrogen
generation, stack temperature, and membrane humidity. Multi-objective
controllers that allow modular software development and calibration procedures
for tuning in industrial settings are demonstrated in case studies of
automotive and commercial power generation.  

Contents
1 Background and Introduction 
2 Auxiliary Components
3 Fuel Cell Stack
4 Analysis and Simulation
5 Fuel Cell Cathode Oxygen Control 
6 Natural Gas Fuel Processor System Model 
7 Control of Natural Gas Fuel Processor 
8 Closing Remarks 
A Miscellaneous Equations, Tables, and Figures 
References 
Index 

-- download free Simulink model of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) at 
the Website: http://www.springeronline.com/


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4.3 Creating Web-Based Laboratories

Creating Web-Based Laboratories

Contributed by: Ben M. Chen, bmchen@nus.edu.sg

C. C. Ko, Ben M. Chen, National University of Singapore
Jianping Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

November 2004/ 300 pp./ 173 illus./Hardcover/ ISBN: 1-85233-837-7
Springer Series - Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing 

Remote web-based experimentation, enabling students and researchers to 
access the laboratory anytime via the Internet, is becoming an increasingly 
attractive way to complement or even replace traditional laboratory 
sessions. Placing a video camera & microphone before the equipment and 
apparatus to capture what is actually happening in the laboratory allows the 
images and audio data to be streamed to the client side. Researchers in 
different countries can share equipment and conduct research cooperatively 
and remotely. The authors summarise their research and discuss the 
development of the 5 web-based laboratories launched from the National 
University of Singapore. The principles, structure, and technologies 
required for the creation of Internet remote experimentation systems are 
discussed with particular emphasis on the integration of hardware and 
software systems. Also highlighted is the design and development of 
interfaces and components for use in typical web-based laboratories or 
similar web-control applications.

Table of Contents  
  
Introduction: A Brief Description of the Internet; World Wide Web; Overview 
of Web-Based Laboratories; Target of the Book; Organization of the Book * 
Server and Client: Introduction; Network Programming; Double Client/Server 
Structure; Single Client/Server Structure * Client GUI Design: Introduction; 
Frequency Modulation Experiment; Java and OOP * Components: Introduction; 
ImgButton Class; Knob Class; Connector Class; DataDisplay Class * Panels: 
Introduction; Classes for Device Canvases; Classes for Devices * Interface 
Cards: Introduction; LabVIEW; General-Purpose Interface Bus; Data 
Acquisition Card; Digital Signal Processing Card * Audio and Video: 
Audio/Video Server; Microsoft NetMeeting; Camera Control * Controlling 
Physical Systems: Introduction; Modeling of the Coupled Tank Apparatus; 
Control Algorithms; Controlling the Coupled Tank * Multicast Design: 
Introduction; IP Multicast; System Architecture; System Implementation * An 
Implementation Example: Introduction; Camera Control Subsystem; Video 
Transmission Subsystem; Client Interface; Coupled-Tank Control and Algorithm 
* Appendix A: Source Codes for Camera Control * Appendix B: Source Codes for 
Interface Design * Appendix C: Source Codes for Coupled-Tank Control * 
References * Index

For a full book description, as well as ordering information, please visit: 
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40109-22-33835246-
0,00.html


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4.4 Free electronic book on Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Control

Free electronic book on Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Control

Contributed by: Vincent Blondel, blondel@inma.ucl.ac.be


Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Systems and Control Theory

Princeton University Press, 2004
ISBN: 0-691-11748-9 
An electronic version of the book is available for FREE, see 
http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/math/blondel/

Editors: Vincent Blondel, Alexandre Megretski.

Associated Editors: Roger Brockett, Jean-Michel Coron, Roland Hildebrand, 
Miroslav Krstic, Anders Rantzer, Joachim Rosenthal, Eduardo Sontag, M. 
Vidyasagar, Jan Willems.

The book provides clear presentations of more than sixty important unsolved 
problems in mathematical systems and control theory. Each of the problems 
included is proposed by a leading expert and set forth in an accessible 
manner. The book covers a wide range of areas (linear systems, stochastic 
systems, nonlinear systems, discrete event and hybrid systems, distributed 
parameter systems, stability and stabilization, robustness and robust 
control, identification, algorithms, computation). The book will be an ideal 
reference for anyone interested in the latest developments in the field, 
including specialists in applied mathematics, engineering, and computer 
science. 

Solutions will be posted on the book website. If you would like to submit a 
solution, partial solution, or comment about one of the problems, please 
send your comments in a pdf file to Roland Hildebrand 
(roland.hildebrand@imag.fr). All submissions will be considered and 
solutions/partial solutions will be reviewed and verified prior to posting 
on the publisher's website.

The book can by purchased (for about 40 USD) from the publisher's website: 
http://pup.princeton.edu/titles/7790.html. Princeton University Press has 
also kindly agreed to post a free electronic version of the book (in PDF). 
It can be downloaded from http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/math/blondel/. 
See also http://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/~blondel/op/ for more information on open 
problem in systems and control.



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4.5 Fuzzy Logic Identification and Predictive Control

Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive Control

Contributed by: Jairo Espinosa, jairo.espinosa@ipcos.com

Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive Control
Series : Advances in Industrial Control
Espinosa Oviedo, Jairo Jose, Vandewalle, Joos P.L., Wertz, Vincent
2005, XX, 268 p. 138 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 1-85233-828-8

The complexity and sensitivity of modern industrial processes and systems 
increasingly require adaptable advanced control protocols. These controllers 
have to be able to deal with circumstances demanding "judgement" rather than 
simple "yes/no", "on/off" responses, circumstances where an imprecise 
linguistic description is often more relevant than a cut-and-dried numerical 
one. The ability of fuzzy systems to handle numeric and linguistic 
information within a single framework renders them efficacious in this form 
of expert control system. Divided into two parts, Fuzzy Logic, 
Identification and Predictive Control first shows you how to construct 
static and dynamic fuzzy models using the numerical data from a variety of 
real-world industrial systems and simulations. The second part demonstrates 
the exploitation of such models to design control systems employing 
techniques like data mining. Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive 
Control is a comprehensive introduction to the use of fuzzy methods in many 
different control paradigms encompassing robust, model-based, PID-like and 
predictive control. This combination of fuzzy control theory and industrial 
serviceability will make a telling contribution to your research whether in 
the academic or industrial sphere and also serves as a fine roundup of the 
fuzzy control area for the graduate student. Advances in Industrial Control 
aims to report and encourage the transfer of technology in control 
engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on 
all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for 
researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of 
industrial control.

More details including a downloadble chapter in 
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-175-22-32982744-
0,00.html

Table of Contents

Part I Fuzzy Modelling

1 Fuzzy Modeling  
	1.1 Function Approximation  
	1.2 Approximation Capabilities of Takagi Sugeno Fuzzy Models
	1.3 Conclusion and summary
2 Constructing fuzzy models from Input-Output data
	2.1 Mosaic or table look-up scheme
	2.2 Using gradient descent
	2.3 Using Clustering and Gradient Descent 
	2.4 Using Evolutionary Strategies
	2.5 Generalization and Consequences Estimation
	2.6 Example of an Industrial Application
	2.7 Conclusions 
3 Fuzzy Modeling with Linguistic Integrity a tool for data mining 
	3.1 Introduction 
	3.2 Structure of the fuzzy model 
	3.3 The AFRELI algorithm 
	3.4 The FuZion algorithm 
	3.5 Examples 
	3.6 Complexity of the AFRELI algorithm 
	3.7 Conclusions 
4 Nonlinear Identification Using Fuzzy Models 
	4.1 System Identification 
	4.2 The basic structure of the Fuzzy System 
	4.3 Experiment Design
	4.4 Choosing the Regressors
	4.5 Choosing the Structure
	4.6 Calculating the Parameters
	4.7 Validation
	4.8 Example
	4.9 Conclusions

Part II Fuzzy Control 

5 Fuzzy Control 
	5.1 Model Free fuzzy control 
	5.2 Model Based Fuzzy Control 
	5.3 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 
6 Predictive Control Based on Fuzzy Models 
	6.1 The Predictive Control Strategy
	6.2 Unconstrained Nonlinear Predictive Control 
	6.3 Constrained Nonlinear Predictive Control 
	6.4 Conclusions
7 Robust Nonlinear Predictive Control using Fuzzy Models
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Robust Quadratic Programming
	7.3 Problem Description
	7.4 Nominal Solution
	7.5 Formulation of the MPC problem as a Robust QP
	7.6 The Control Algorithm
	7.7 Uncertainty Description in Fuzzy Models
	7.8 Conclusions and Perspectives 
8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 
	8.1 Conclusions and Contributions
	8.2 Perspectives and Future Work

Part III Appendixes 
A Fuzzy Set Theory
B Clustering Methods
C Gradients Used in Identification with Fuzzy Models
D Discrete Linear Dynamic Approximation Theorem
E Fuzzy Control for a CVT


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4.6 Mobile Robotic Car Design 

Mobile Robotic Car Design 

Contributed by: Pushkin Kachroo, pushkin@vt.edu

Mobile Robotic Car Design 
by Pushkin Kachroo, Patricia Mellodge
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (August 12, 2004) 

More information (including downloadable files) on the book is at: 
http://www.ee.vt.edu/~pushkin/

Chapter 1: Introduction 
Chapter 2: Overall System Structure 
Chapter 3: Construction 
Chapter 4: Environment Sensing 
Chapter 5: DC Motors and Servos 
Chapter 6: Low-Level Control 
Chapter 7: Microprocessor Control 
Chapter 8: Modeling and Control Basics 
Chapter 9: Mathematical Modeling 
Chapter 10: Control Design 
Chapter 11: Simulation Environment 
Appendix A: Bibliography 
Appendix B: Schematics 
Appendix C: Parts Information 
Appendix D: Hardware Sources 
Index 


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4.7 Model Based Predictive Control

Model Based Predictive Control

Contributed by: Rainer Dittmar, dittmar@fh-westkueste.de

Modellbasierte prädiktive Regelung (Model Based Predictive Control)

by Rainer Dittmar and Bernd-Markus Pfeiffer
(West Coast University of Applied Sciences Heide/Germany
and Siemens AG Karlsruhe/Germany)

Publisher: Oldenbourg Munich, October 2004
ISBN 3-486-27523-2. Hardcover, 330 pp.
www.amazon.de search for "dittmar pfeiffer"

The book is aimed at advanced control engineers in industry who want to get 
deeper insight into the background of model predictive control. Nevertheless, 
it should be worth reading it by graduate students and control scientists who 
want to familiarize with the application of MPC in the process industries.
It is the first book on the subject written in German.

In addition to an introduction into MPC, the book includes extensive chapters 
on APC project development, cost-benefits analysis, commercially available 
MPC software, and industrial applications in different industries.

Contents:
1. Introduction - MPC in the advanced process control framework
2. Basic concepts and characteristics of MPC
3. Process identification for MPC
4. MPC with linear process models
   Model based prediction - Unconstrained/constrained MPC control law -
   Integrated steady-state optimization - Receding horizon principle -
   Prediction correction and unmeasurable disturbance estimation - 
   MPC controller tuning
5. Introduction into nonlinear MPC technologies
6. Advanced process control project steps
   Cost-benefit analysis and functional design - Pretest phase -
   Plant tests and system identification - MPC design and offline
   simulation - Online implementation and commissioning - Training and
   documantation, maintenance and performance monitoring
7. Overview of commercially selected MPC software packages
   (Profit Controller - Honeywell, DMCplus - Aspen Technology,
   Process Perfecter - Pavilion, SMOC - Shell Global Solutions,
   INCA - IPCOS, Predict&Control - ABB, Connoisseur - Simsci/Esscor)
8. MPC integration with distributed control systems
9. Applications 
   (Refinery gas separation unit, Glass manufacturing forehearth,
    Polypropylene reaction process)
Index


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4.8 Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems 

Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems 

Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com

Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems 
J.R. Raol, G. Girija and J. Singh
National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)

IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 65
CE065, ISBN 0-86341-363-3, Hardcover, 408pp, 2004

Parameter estimation is the process of using observations from a system to 
develop mathematical models that adequately represent the system dynamics. 
The assumed model consists of a finite set of parameters, the values of which 
are calculated using estimation techniques. Most of the techniques that exist 
are based on least-square minimization of error between the model response 
and actual system response. However, with the proliferation of high speed 
digital computers, elegant and innovative techniques like filter error 
method, H-infinity and Artificial Neural Networks are finding more and more 
use in parameter estimation problems.

This book presents a detailed examination of the estimation techniques and 
modeling problems. The theory is furnished with several illustrations and 
computer programs to promote better understanding of system modeling and 
parameter estimation. The material is presented in a way that makes for easy 
reading and enables the user to implement and execute the programs himself to 
gain first hand experience of the estimation process.

To use the programs of SW MODEST, from which the results in the book are 
generated, please see: 
http://www.nal.res.in/modest/index.jsp

Contents:

Preface
1: Introduction
2: Least Squares Methods
3: Output Error Methods
4: Filtering Methods
5: Filter Error Method
6: Determination of Model Order and Structure
7: Estimation Before Modelling Approach (EBM)
8: Approach Based on a Concept of Model Error
9: Parameter Estimation Approaches for Unstable/Augmented Systems
10: Parameter Estimation using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic 
Algorithms
11: Real-Time Parameter Estimation; Summary
Bibliography
Appendix A: Properties of Signals, Matrices, Estimators and Estimates
Appendix B: Aircraft Derivative Models for Parameter Estimation 
Appendix C: Solutions to Exercises
Index

See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details on this 
book and other titles from the IEE Control Series.



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4.9 Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications

Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications

Contributed by: Jie Huang, jhuang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk

Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications

SIAM, Advances in Design and Control Series 
2004, xvi + 318 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 0-89871-562-8
List Price $78.00, Member Price $54.60; Order Code: DC08
 
This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of one of the most
important control problems: the nonlinear output regulation problem. Output
regulation is a general mathematical formulation of many control problems
encountered in daily life, including cruise control of automobiles, landing
and takeoff of aircraft, manipulation of robot arms, orbiting of satellites,
and speed regulation of motors. Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and
Applications contains up-to-date research results, algorithms, and tools for
approaching and solving the output regulation problem and other related
problems, such as robust stabilization of nonlinear systems. The author also
offers personal insight into solving the output regulation problem. 

The book's self-contained presentation, which includes both an introduction to
the linear output regulation problem and a review of the fundamental nonlinear
control theory, strikes a balance between the theoretical foundation of the
problem and the practical applications of the theory. Numerous examples are
provided, including practical case studies with numerical simulations based on
the software platforms MATLAB® and Simulink®. 

Graduate students, professors, and researchers in applied mathematics,
electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering will
find this book to be an informative and useful reference. It is appropriate
for students in graduate-level control systems courses as well as control
design engineers in industry.

A preface, an extended table of contents, and some related papers by the
author is available from the webpage of the book:
http://www2.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~jhuang/OutputRegulation/

Contents
Preface
chapter 1 Linear Output Regulation
chapter 2 Introduction to Nonlinear Systems
chapter 3 Nonlinear Output Regulation
chapter 4 Approximation Method for Nonlinear Output Regulation
chapter 5 Nonlinear Robust Output Regulation
chapter 6 From Output Regulation to Stabilization
chapter 7 Global Robust Output Regulation
chapter 8 Output Regulation for Singular Nonlinear Systems
chapter 9 Output Regulation for Discrete-Time Nonlinear Systems
Appendix A. Kronecker Product and Sylvester Equation
Appendix B. ITAE Prototype Design
Notes and References
Bibliography
Symbols
Index


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4.10 PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems 

PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems 

Contributed by: Regina Gorenshteyn, ReginaG@birkhauser.com

PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems 
Guillermo J. Silva, Aniruddha Datta, and S.P. Bhattacharyya
Birkhäuser Boston
352 pages, hardcover, ISBN: 0-8176-4266-8, $79.95 
Control Engineering Series
Due to appear in December 2004

Filling a gap in the literature, this book is a presentation of recent 
results in the field of PID controllers, including their design, analysis, 
and synthesis. The focus is on linear time-invariant plants, which may 
contain a time-delay in the feedback loop---a setting that captures many real-
world practical and industrial situations. Emphasis is placed on the 
efficient computation of the entire set of PID controllers achieving 
stability and various performance specifications---both classical (gain and 
phase margin) and modern (H-infinity norms of closed-loop transfer functions)-
--enabling realistic design with several different criteria. Efficiency is 
important for the development of future software design packages, as well as 
further capabilities such as adaptive PID design and online implementation.

Additional topics and features include:
 
* generalization and use of results---due to Pontryagin and others---to 
analyze time-delay systems 
* treatment of robust and nonfragile designs that tolerate perturbations 
* examination of optimum design, allowing practitioners to find optimal PID 
controllers with respect to an index 
* study and comparison of tuning techniques with respect to their resilience 
to controller parameter perturbation 
* a final chapter summarizing the main results and their corresponding 
proposed algorithms

The results presented here are timely given the resurgence of interest in PID 
controllers and will find widespread application, specifically in the 
development of computationally efficient tools for PID controller design and 
analysis. Serving as a catalyst to bridge the theory--practice gap in the 
control field as well as the classical--modern gap, this monograph is an 
excellent resource for control, electrical, chemical, and mechanical 
engineers, as well as researchers in the field of PID controllers.

For a complete description and table of contents, as well as ordering 
information, visit:
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40109-22-2198981-
0,00.html

Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction 
The Hermite-Biehler Theorem and Its Generalization
PI Stabilization of Delay-Free Linear Time-Invariant Systems
PID Stabilization of Delay-Free Linear Time-Invariant Systems
Preliminary Results for Analyzing Systems with Time Delay
Stabilization of Time-Delay Systems Using a Constant Gain Feedback Controller
PI Stabilization of First-Order Systems with Time Delay
PID Stabilization of First-Order Systems with Time Delay
Control System Design Using the PID Controller
Analysis of Some PID Tuning Techniques
PID Stabilization of Arbitrary Linear Time-Invariant Systems with Time Delay
Algorithms for Real and Complex PID Stabilization
A  Proof of Lemmas 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5
B  Proof of Lemmas 8.7 and 8.9
C  Detailed Analysis of Example 11.4
References
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4.11 The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems

The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems

Contributed by: Tom Grasso, grasso@birkhauser.com

Editors: D. Hristu-Varsakelis and W.S. Levine
University of Maryland, College Park

January 2005 / Approx. 795 pp. / Hardcover / ISBN 0-8176-3239-5
Series: Control Engineering

Book Description:
The vast majority of control systems built today are embedded; that is, they 
rely on built-in, special-purpose digital computers to close their feedback 
loops.  Embedded systems are common in aircraft, factories, chemical 
processing plants, and even in cars---a single high-end automobile may 
contain over eighty different computers. In such settings, controllers often 
use shared networks to communicate with each other and with large numbers of 
sensors and actuators scattered throughout the system. The design of embedded 
controllers and the intricate, automated communication networks that support 
them raises many new questions---practical, as well as theoretical---about 
network protocols, compatibility of operating systems, and ways to maximize 
the effectiveness of the embedded hardware.

“The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems,” the first of its 
kind, provides engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, and students a 
broad, comprehensive source of information and technology to address many 
questions and aspects of embedded and networked control.  A carefully 
organized collection of important results, tools, software, and technology, 
this work unifies into a single reference many scattered articles, websites, 
and specification sheets---information that might otherwise be difficult to 
find.  

Key topics and features include:

* Self-contained, sharply-focused articles; readers have easy access to 
  specific answers to questions without having to read hundreds of pages
* Clear structure and presentation of concepts in intuitive order
* Separation of material into six main sections: Fundamentals, Hardware, 
  Software, Theory, Networking, and Applications.
* Case studies, experiments, and examples that provide a multifaceted view of 
  the subject, encompassing computation and communication considerations
* Information about commercially available tools and hardware
* A guide to interrelated topics and ways to link them together in the 
  classroom and laboratory
* Comprehensive bibliographies and index

This is an indispensable text for anyone interested in knowing more about 
embedded and networked control systems. Researchers will appreciate the 
handbook’s up-to-date results in the theory of embedded control; developers 
and users will value its information on special-purpose computer hardware and 
operating systems modifications that support real-time control; students will 
find the systematic organization and wide coverage useful for learning and 
reference.

For a complete table of contents and list of contributors, as well as 
ordering information, please visit:
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40296-22-36290365-
0,00.html


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4.12 Variable Structure Systems

Variable Structure Systems

Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com

Variable Structure Systems: From Principles to Implementation
Edited by Asif Sabanovic, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Leonid M Fridman, 
National of Autonomous University of  Mexico, and Sarah Spurgeon, University 
of Leicester

IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 66
CE066, ISBN 0-86341-350-1, Hardcover, 409pp, 2004 

Variable structure systems (or sliding mode control systems) are nonlinear 
automatic control systems whose structures are deliberately allowed to 
change, so that robust performance is obtained. This allows the design of 
high performance control systems that can be reliably and easily implemented 
at low cost. This book is unique in that it aims to fulfill the definite need 
for an accessible book on variable structure systems and also provides the 
very latest results in research on this topic. Divided into three parts - 
basics of slidng mode control, new trends in sliding mode control, and 
applications of sliding mode control - the book contains many numerical 
design examples, so that the readers can quickly understand the design 
methodologies and their applications to practical problems.

Contents:

Contributor
Preface

Part I - Sliding Mode Control Theory
1: Sliding Mode Control
2: Sliding Mode Regulator Design
3: Deterministic Output Noise Effects in Sliding Mode Observation
4: Stochastic Output Noise Effects in Sliding Mode Observation
5: Discrete-Time VSS

Part II - New Trends in Sliding Mode Control
6: Robustness Issues of 2-Sliding Mode Control
7: Sliding Modes, Delta Modulation and Output Feedback Control of Dynamic 
Systems
8: Analysis of Sliding Mode in the Frequency Domain
9: Output Tracking in Casual Nonminimum-Phase Systems Using Sliding Modes
10: Sliding Mode Control and Chaos

Part III - Applications of Sliding Mode Control
11: Sliding Modes in Fuzzy and Neural Networks Systems
12: SMC Applications in Power Electronics
13: Sliding Modes in Motion Control Systems
14: Sliding Mode Control for Automatic Applications
15: The Application of Sliding Mode Control Algorithms to a Diesel Generator 
Set
16: Motion Control of Underwater Objects by Using Second Order Sliding Mode 
Techniques
17: Semiglobal Stabilization of Linear Uncertain Systems via Delayed Relayed 
Control

Index

See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details on this 
book and other titles from the IEE Control Series.


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CFP: EJC issue on Linear Matrix Inequalities in Control

Contributed by: Arzelier Denis, arzelier@laas.fr

European Journal of Control
Special Issue on LINEAR MATRIX INEQUALITIES IN CONTROL

Call for Papers
Recent years have witnessed a great amount of results in LMI methods in
control theory. Using the LMI method amounts to reducing a given control 
problem to a semidefinite programming problem (SDP: an optimization problem 
involving matrices as decision variables, a linear objective and affine 
matrix equality and inequality constraints). The success story of LMIs in 
control theory relies on the development of efficient interior point 
algorithms for SDP as well as its particular suitability for robust control 
purposes. In addition, in the last years, the number of industrial 
applications of LMI-based control laws is clearly increasing showing the 
growing interest of control practitioners for flexible and systematic control 
methodologies.

Even if a large number of control and filtering  problems have been 
recognized to be reducible to LMI-based optimization problems, some 
fundamental issues remain open. Indeed, important classes of control design 
issues (fixed-order output feedback, multiobjective control, decentralized 
control...), typically non-convex problems in their original formulation, 
have not been found yet to be readily interpreted into the LMI framework. 
Tackled either by direct numerical methods, either by approximations based on 
convex relaxations, these problems have received a growing attention in the 
last five years and much more effort should be made to get an industrial 
transfer comparable to the one for classical design methods.

The aim of the special issue is to stimulate the research in this field and 
to publish high-quality papers with new theoretical results as well as papers 
devoted to real practical applications of LMI-based approaches. Further 
advances in numerical methods for solving optimization problems involving 
matrix inequalities are also welcome.

Submission details
Prospective authors are requested to submit their contributions (ps-file or 
pdf-file) to the Assistant Editor of the European Journal of Control, Dr 
Danila Ferrara (ejc@elet.polimi.it) and to Denis Arzelier (arzelier@laas.fr) 
Guest Editor, no later than JANUARY 1, 2005 for review.

Important dates
01 January, 2005  Deadline for paper submission
30 April,   2005  Completion of first review cycle
31 August,  2005  Completion of final review cycle
31 October, 2005  Final version due

Guest Editors
Denis Arzelier          Didier Henrion          Dimitri Peaucelle
LAAS CNRS               LAAS CNRS               LAAS CNRS
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France                  France                  France 
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5.2 Contents: Automatica

Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, December, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 12

To consult the cumulative table of contents 1963-present, to view the list
of recently accepted papers or to submit a paper visit
http://www.autsubmit.com

Regular papers

E. Gyurkovics and A. M. Elaiw
Stabilization of sampled-data nonlinear systems by receding horizon
control via discrete-time approximations

M. C. Campi, Su Ki Ooi, and E. Weyer
Non-asymptotic quality assessment of generalised FIR models with periodic
inputs

Vivek S. Borkar and D. Manjunath
Charge based control of diffserv-like queues

V.S. Patsko and V.L. Turova
Families of semipermeable curves in differential games with the homicidal
chauffeur dynamics

Brief papers

J-H. Lee and M-J. Youn
A new continuous variable structure controller for complete prescribed
tracking control of BLDDSM

Xiaoming Hu and Torvald Ersson
Active state estimation of nonlinear systems

J. Schoukens, R. Pintelon, and Y. Rolain
Box-Jenkins alike identification using nonparametric noise models

Shengyuan Xu and Tongwen Chen
H-infinity Output Feedback Control for Uncertain Stochastic Systems with
Time-varying Delays

Ioana Fagarasan, Stéphane Ploix, Sylviane Gentil
Causal fault detection and isolation based on a set-membership approach

Chian-Song Chiu, Kuang-Yow Lian, Tsu-Cheng Wu
Robust adaptive motion/force tracking control design for uncertain
constrained robot manipulators

D. Nesic and A. R. Teel
Input-to-state stability of networked control systems

Z. P. Jiang, Y. Lin, and Y. Wang
Nonlinear small-gain theorems for discrete-time feedback systems and
applications

E. Canuto and A. Rolino
Multi-input digital frequency stabilization of monolithic lasers

Wudhichai Assawinchaichote, Sing Kiong Nguang, and Peng Shi
H-infinity fuzzy control design for singularly perturbed nonlinear
systems: an LMI approach

Rafael Becerril Arreola
Output feedback nonlinear control for a linear motor in suspension mode

M. I. Gil'
A new stability test for nonlinear nonautonomous systems

B. Sulikowski, K. Galkowski, E. Rogers, and D.H. Owens
Output feedback control of discrete linear repetitive process

Technical communiques

Ilya Ioslovich and Per-Olof Gutman
On smooth optimal control determination


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5.3 Contents: Control Engineering Practice

Contents: Control Engineering Practice

Contributed by: A.H. Glattfelder, ifacjcep@control.ee.ethz.ch

Control Engineering Practice
Volume 13, No. 1 (January 2005)

Table of Contents:

A neuro-fuzzy system for looper tension control in rolling mills
F. Janabi-Sharifi, pp 1-13

Comparison of uncertainty parameterisations for H-inf robust control of
turbocharged diesel engines
M. Jung, K. Glover, U. Christen, pp 15-25

Experimental validation of a nonlinear backstepping liquid level
controller for a state coupled two tank system
H. Pan, H. Wong, V. Kapila, M.S. de Queiroz, pp 27-40

Optimal power management of an experimental fuel
cell/supercapacitor-powered hybrid vehicle
P. Rodatz, G. Paganelli, A. Sciarretta, L. Guzzella, pp 41-53

Design study of an adaptive Fuzzy-PD controller for pneumatic servo system
X. Gao, Z.-J. Feng, pp 55-65

Neural networks for local monitoring of traffic magnetic sensors
N. Messai, P. Thomas, D. Lefebvre, A.E. Moudni, pp 67-80

A new adaptive approach for on-line parameter and state estimation of
induction motors
P. Castaldi, W. Geri, M. Montanari, A. Tilli, pp 81-94

Mixed H-2/H-inf optimization approach to gap control on EDM
Y.-F. Chang, pp 95-104

An application of H-inf fault detection and isolation to a transport
aircraft
A. Marcos, S. Ganguli, G.J. Balas, pp 105-119

Time-varying input shaping technique applied to vibration reduction
of an industrial robot
P.H. Chang, H.-S. Park, pp 121-130

Control systems with input and output constraints - A.H. Glattfelder
and W. Schaufelberger (Eds.); Springer, Berlin, 2003
T. Hägglund, pp 131

Conference Calendar - update 12/12, pp 133


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5.4 Contents: European Journal of Control

Contents: European Journal of Control

Contributed by: Danila Ferrara, ejc@elet.polimi.it

Special Issue on "Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control"

Guest Editorial

Trajectory Design for Mechanical Control Systems from Geometry to Algorithms
F.Bullo

Port-Based Asymptotic Curve Tracking for Mechanical Systems
S. Stramigioli, V. Duindam 

Trajectory Tracking Control of Nonholonomic Hamiltonian Systems Via 
Generalized Canonical Transformations
K. Fujimoto, K. Sakurama, T. Sugie

Interconnection and Damping Assignment Passivity-Based Control: A Survey
R. Ortega, E. Garcia-Canseco 

Controlled Lagrangian Systems with Gyroscopic Forcing and Dissipation
C. Woolsey, A. M. Bloch, N. E. Leonard, C. K. Reddy, D. E. Chang,  J. E. 
Marsden

Physical Damping in IDA-PBC Controlled Underactuated Mechanical Systems
F. Gomez-Estern, A.J. van der Schaft 

Control of Squeezed Phonon and Spin States
A.M. Bloch, A.G. Rojo 

Control of the Evolution of Heisenberg Spin Systems
F. Albertini, D. D'Alessandro 

Port Based Modeling of Spatial Visco-Elastic Contacts
V. Duindam, S. Stramigioli 

Geometric Numerical Integration of Nonholonomic Systems and Optimal Control 
Problems
M. de Leon, D. Martin de Diego, A. Santamaria Merino


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5.5 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Contributed by: C. Stewart, trac@bu.edu

Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
Volume: 49, Issue: 10, Year: Oct. 2004
 
Operator Theoretic Approach to the Optimal Two-Disk Problem
Djouadi, S.M., Page(s): 1607- 1622   

Structured Optimal and Robust Control With Multiple Criteria: A Convex 
Solution
Qi, X.; Salapaka, M.V.; Voulgaris, P.G.; Khammash, M., Page(s): 1623- 1640

Pathwise Convergence of Recursive Identification Algorithms for Hammerstein
Systems
Chen, H.-F., Page(s): 1641- 1649    

Input–Output Stability Properties of Networked Control Systems
Nesic, D.; Teel, A.R., Page(s): 1650- 1667   

Feedback Linearizability and Explicit Integrator Forwarding Controllers for
Classes of Feedforward Systems
Krstic, M., Page(s): 1668- 1682   

Convex Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Frequency Domain Model
(In)Validation Under SLTV Structured Uncertainty
Mazzaro, M.C.; Sznaier, M., Page(s): 1683- 1692   

Uplink Power Adjustment in Wireless Communication Systems: A Stochastic
Control Analysis
Huang, M.; Caines, P.E.; Malhame, R.P., Page(s): 1693- 1708   

Target-Pursuing Scheduling and Routing Policies for Multiclass Queueing 
Networks
Paschalidis, I.C.; Su, C.; Caramanis, M.C., Page(s): 1709- 1722

Controllability and Elimination of Impulsive Modes in Descriptor Systems
Hou, M., Page(s): 1723- 1727 

A Note on the Connection Between Bezier Curves and Linear Optimal Control
Egerstedt, M.B.; Martin, C.F., Page(s): 1728- 1731   

An Improved Second-Order Sliding-Mode Control Scheme Robust Against the
Measurement Noise
Bartolini, G.; Pisano, A.; Usai, E., Page(s): 1731- 1736    

Generalized Output Regulation Problem for a Class of Nonlinear Systems With
Nonautonomous Exosystem
Ramos, L.E.; Celikovsky, S.; Kucera, V., Page(s): 1737- 1742

Robust Steering of$n$-Level Quantum Systems
Ticozzi, F.; Ferrante, A.; Pavon, M., Page(s): 1742- 1745  

Nonlinear Observer Design by Dynamic Observer Error Linearization
Noh, D.; Jo, N.H.; Seo, J.H., Page(s): 1746- 1750    

Adaptive Backstepping Control of a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With
Unknown Backlash-Like Hysteresis
Zhou, J.; Wen, C.; Zhang, Y., Page(s): 1751- 1757    

On Compensation of Wave Reflections in Transmission Lines and Applications to
the Overvoltage Problem AC Motor Drives
Ortega, R.; de Rinaldis, A.; Spong, M.W.; Lee, S.; Nam, K.,
Page(s): 1757- 1762  

Feedback Error Learning Control Without Recourse to Positive Realness
Muramatsu, E.; Watanabe, K., Page(s): 1762- 1767   

On the Equivalence Relations of Detectability and PE Conditions
Lee, T.-C., Page(s): 1768- 1772  

Periodic Signal Modeling Based on LiÉnard's Equation
Abd-Elrady, E.; Soderstrom, T.; Wigren, T., Page(s): 1773- 1778   

The Gauss–Seidel Numerical Procedure for Markov Stochastic Games
Kushner, H.J., Page(s): 1779- 1782   

A Generalized Bezoutian Matrix With Respect to a Polynomial Sequence of
Interpolatory Type
Yang, Z.; Hu, Y., Page(s): 1783- 1789 

Parametric Eigenstructure Assignment in Second-Order Descriptor Linear Systems
Duan, G.R., Page(s): 1789- 1795   

Optimal Finite-Horizon Production Control in a Defect-Prone Environment
Kogan, K.; Shu, C.; Perkins, J.R., Page(s): 1795- 1800   

Prefiltering in Iterative Feedback Tuning: Optimization of the Prefilter for
Accuracy
Hildebrand, R.; Lecchini, A.; Solari, G.; Gevers, M., Page(s): 1801- 1805  

Nonlinearity Recovering in Wiener System Driven With Correlated Signal
Greblicki, W., Page(s): 1805- 1810  

A Reorganized Innovation Approach to Linear Estimation
Zhang, H.; Xie, L.; Zhang, D.; Soh, Y.C., Page(s): 1810- 1814    

Noncommuting Multidimensional Realization Theory: Minimality, Reachability,
and Observability
Beck, C.; D'Andrea, R., Page(s): 1815- 1820   

Exact Calculation of Expected Waiting Times for Group Elevator Control
Nikovski, D.; Brand, M., Page(s): 1820- 1823    

Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems With Parallel Lines
Li, J., Page(s): 1824- 1829  

Linear Regression and Filtering Under Nonstandard Assumptions (Arbitrary 
Noise)
Granichin, O., Page(s): 1830- 1835    

Disturbance Propagation in Vehicle Strings
Seiler, P.; Pant, A.; Hedrick, K., Page(s): 1835- 1841    

New Upper Estimates for the Solution of the Continuous Algebraic Lyapunov 
Equation
Savov, S.; Popchev, I., Page(s): 1841- 1842   

Single-Run Gradient Estimation Via Measure-Valued Differentiation
Heidergott, B.; Hordijk, A., Page(s): 1843- 1846   

Computing Output Feedback Controllers to Enlarge the Domain of Attraction in
Polynomial Systems
Chesi, G., Page(s): 1846- 1850    

Bound for All Coefficient Diameters of Real Schur-Stable Interval Polynomials
Batra, P., Page(s): 1851- 1852

Global Stabilization and Convergence of Nonlinear Systems With Uncertain
Exogenous Dynamics
Qu, Z., Page(s): 1852- 1858    

Achieving Proportional Fairness Using Local Information in Aloha Networks
Kar, K.; Sarkar, S.; Tassiulas, L., Page(s): 1858- 1862   

Hedging Point Policies Remain Optimal Under Limited Backlog and Inventory 
Space
Martinelli, F.; Valigi, P., Page(s): 1863- 1869    

Robust Fault-Tolerant Control for Descriptor Systems
Marx, B.; Koenig, D.; Georges, D., Page(s): 1869- 1875    

Spectral Conditions for Positive Realness of Single-Input–Single-Output 
Systems
Shorten, R.; King, C., Page(s): 1875- 1877    

Robust D-Stability With Mixed-Type Uncertainties
An, S.; Liu, W., Page(s): 1878- 1882   

Correction to "The Linear Quadratic Optimization Problems for a Class of
Linear Stochastic Systems With Multiplicative White Noise and Markovian 
Jumping"
Dragan, V.; Morozan, T., Page(s): 1883- 1883

Perturbation Theory for Matrix Equations
Page(s): 1884- 1884


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5.6 Contents: JDCS

Contents: JDCS

Contributed by: Yuri L. Sachkov, sachkov@sys.botik.ru

JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL  AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724
Vol 11, No. 1  January 2005

A Complete Classification for Pairs of Real Analytic Curves in the Complex 
Plane with Tangential Intersection
P. Ahern and X. Gong, 1--71

On the Codimension one Motion Planning Problem
J.-P. Gauthier and V. Zakalyukin, 73--89

Local Regularity of Optimal Trajectories for Control Problems with General 
Boundary Conditions
M. Sigalotti, 91--123

The Connectedness of Some Varieties and the Deligne--Simpson Problem
V. P. Kostov, 125--155


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5.7 Contents: Journal of Control Theory and Applications

Contents: Journal of Control Theory and Applications

Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, cysu@me.concordia.ca

Aug.  2004
Volume 2, Issue 3

Regular Papers
Time-shared channel identification for adaptive noise cancellation in breath
sound extraction
Cheng HAN, Hong WANG, Leyi WANG, Gang George YIN  209

Robust H-infinity reliable control for a class of nonlinear uncertain neutral
delay systems
Ximing SUN, Jun ZHAO, Bing CHEN  222

Pick sequencing optimization problem in the rotary rack S/R system
Pan ZHANG, Lei JIA, Guohui TIAN  229

Parameter-dependent Lyapunov functional for systems with multiple time delays
Min WU,Yong HE  239

Design of fuzzy sliding mode controller for SISO discrete_time systems
Yang MI, Yuanwei JING  246

Design of PID controller with incomplete derivation based on ant system 
algorithm
Guanzheng TAN, Qingdong ZENG, Wenbin LI  252

Some new criteria for lag synchronization of chaotic Lur'e systems by
replacing variables control
Xiaofeng WU,Yi ZHAO,Xiaohua HUANG  259

Approximation property of partition of unity and its applications
Yinhe WANG, Zhiyuan LI, Siying ZHANG  267

Brief Papers
State feedback design for singularly perturbed system using unified approach
Chenxiao CAI, Yun ZOU, Duanjin ZHANG  276

Mathematical modeling of elastic inverted pendulum control system………CHAO XU,
Xin YU  281

On boundary feedback stabilization of Timoshenko beam with rotor inertia at
the tip
Qingxu YAN, Li WAN, Dexing FENG  283

Robust H-infinity fault-tolerant control for uncertain descriptor systems by
dynamical compensators
Bing LIANG, Guangren DUAN  288

A new synthesis algorithm of static output feedback sliding mode control for a
class of uncertain systems 
Ji XIANG, Hongye SU, Jian CHU, Xiaoyu ZHANG  293

Stabilization of multiple independent linear systems with control networks
Zhenfu BI, Fusheng WANG  301

Intelligent control for large-scale variable speed variable pitch wind
turbines
Xinfang ZHANG, Daping XU, Yibing LIU  305

More details can be found in the journal's web page
http://www.scut.edu.cn/cta/ 


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5.8 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control

Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control

Contributed by: Lars Imsland, Lars.Imsland@itk.ntnu.no

Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC)

Vol. 25, No. 3, July 2004

A. Grancharova and T.A. Johansen, "Explicit Approaches to
Constrained Model Predictive Control: A Survey"  p. 131

Y. Turkyilmaz and O. Egeland, "Nonlinear Observer Design for 
a Nonlinear Cable/String FEM Model using Contraction 
Theory" p. 159 

B. Jalving, K. Gade, O.K. Hagen and K. Vestgård, "A Toolbox 
of Aiding Techniques for the HUGIN AUV Integrated Inertial 
Navigation System" p. 173

Vol. 25, No. 4, October 2004

T.I. Fossen and Ø.N. Smogeli, "Nonlinear Time-Domain Strip
Theory Formulation for Low-Speed Manoeuvering and Station-
Keeping" p. 201

B. Jalving, K. Gade, K. Svartveit, A. Willumsen and R. 
Sørhagen, "DVL Velocity Aiding in the HUGIN 1000 Integrated 
Inertial Navigation System" p. 223

E. Remme, P.J. Hunter, O. Smiseth, C. Stevens, S.I. Rabben,
H. Skulstad and B. Angelsen, "Development of an in vivo 
method for determining material properties of passive 
myocardium" p. 237

Accumulated index and more information about MIC is available at 
http://www.itk.ntnu.no/mic/mic.html.

MIC is available online at 
http://ejournals.ebsco.com/Journal.asp?JournalID=106042


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5.9 Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory

Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory

Contributed by: C. Cruz-Hernandez, ccruz@cicese.mx

NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND SYSTEMS THEORY
An International Journal of Research and Surveys
http://www.sciencearea.com.ua
Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Year: 2004

CONTENTS

Robust Control for a Class of Dynamical Systems with Uncertainties,
Xinkai Chen and Guisheng Zhai, 125-137

A Modified LQ-Optimal Control Problem for Causal Functional Differential 
Equations. C. Corduneanu, 139-144

Adaptive Calculation of Lyapunov Exponents from Time Series Oservations of 
Chaotic Time Varying Dynamical Systems, 
A.Khaki-Sedigh, M. Ataei, B.Lohmann and C. Lucas, 145-159

A Nonlinear Model of Composite Delaminated Beam with Piezoelectric Actuator, 
with Account of Nonpenetration Constraint for the Delamination Crack Faces, 
V.Y. Perel and A.N. Palazotto, 161-194

Robust Active Control for Structural Systems with Structured Uncertainties. 
Sheng-Guo Wang, H.Y.Yeh and P.N.Roschke, 195-216

A Criterion for Stability of Nonlinear Time-Varying Dynamic System. 
Yongmao Wang, Yan Shi and Hirofumi Sasaki, 217-229

Imaginary Axis Eigenvalues of Delay System with Applications in Stability 
Analysis. Z.Zahreddine, 231-240

CORRIGENDUM

Set Differential Equations and Monotone Flows. 
V.Lakshmikantham and A.S. Vatsala, 241-242.


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11th MMAR 2005

Contributed by: Leon Tarasiejski, leon@ps.pl

11th IEEE International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and
Robotics (MMAR)
August 29 - September 01, 2005
Amber Baltic Hotel, Miedzyzdroje, Poland

SCIENTIFIC CO-SPONSORS:
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
IEEE Control Systems Society
Committee for Automation and Robotics
Committee for Metrology and Instrumentation
Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw

SCOPE
The objective of the Conference is to bring together scientists and engineers
to present and discuss recent developments in the area of mathematical
methods, modeling, simulation and identification in automation and robotics.
This Conference is the eleventh in a continuing series, which started in 1994.

MAIN TOPICS
Control and system theory, Control engineering, Robotics, Identification and
measurements, Modeling and simulation, Integration in manufacturing,
Industrial safety, Marine automation, Non-engineering applications

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference is English.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The Conference program will include plenary, invited and regular sessions.

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS AND PROPOSALS FOR INVITED SESSIONS
Authors of regular papers should submit a structured draft paper being
equivalent to maximum of 10 double-spaced A4 pages. The cover page should
contain the title, author's name, affiliation, postal and e-mail addresses,
fax and telephone numbers of each author, an abstract and three keywords. In
case of joint authorship, the first name mentioned will be used for all
correspondence, unless otherwise requested.

All papers chosen for presentation will appear in the Conference Proceedings.
At least one author per paper is required to register at the time of the
submission of the camera-ready paper.

Detailed instructions on preparation of the final version will be sent to
authors of accepted papers.

Persons wishing to organize an invited session related to the main topics of
the Conference should submit a proposal stating the topic of the session,
briefly describing its scope and justifying its inclusion in the Conference
Program. The proposal should contain the title, a short abstract with three
keywords for each contribution, the name, affiliation, postal and e-mail
addresses, fax and telephone numbers of each proposed speaker.
Both draft papers and proposals for invited sessions should be e-mailed
(preferably as a PDF document, or else as a Postscript or, in the last resort,
as a MS Word DOC file) to the Conference Secretariat by the deadline shown.

DEADLINES
1 March 2005  Submission of draft papers and proposals for invited sessions
30 April 2005 Notification of acceptance of contributed papers
12 June 2005  Submission of camera-ready manuscripts
31 July 2005  Distribution of the final program
29 August - 1 September 2005    Conference

LOCATION
Miedzyzdroje is a popular charming Baltic seaside holiday resort located on 
the Wolin Island in the north-western corner of Poland (ca. 100 km north of 
Szczecin, ca. 250 km north-east of Berlin and ca. 600 km north-west of 
Warsaw) between the Wolin National Park Forest and a sandy beach with a steep 
cliff shoreline. Together with the adjoining Wolin National Park, which 
houses one of the very few bison reserves in the world, and offers a series 
of awe-inspiring hiking trails, it is a place of unique scenic, cultural and 
tourist value.
Miedzyzdroje is easily accessible by plane, rail, ferry and road.

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS:
MMAR 2005 Conference Secretariat
Institute of Control Engineering
Technical University of Szczecin
ul. Sikorskiego 37
70-313 Szczecin, Poland
Phone:  +48 91 4494723
Fax:    +48 91 4494153
E-mail: mmar@ps.pl
URL:  http://www.mmar.ps.pl


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6.2 2005 IEEE Conf on Automation Science and Engineering

2005 IEEE Conf on Automation Science and Engineering

Contributed by: Michael Y. Wang, yuwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk

IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2005)	     
http://www.ieee-icase.org
August 1 & 2, 2005     		   					 
Edmonton, Canada
Sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

Call for Papers
The first annual conference of IEEE Conference on Automation Science and 
Engineering (IEEE CASE), sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, 
will be held on August 1 and 2, 2005.  The goal of IEEE CASE is for broad 
coverage and dissemination of foundational research on automation among 
researchers, academicians, and industry practitioners.  The focus is on 
scientific methods for machines and systems operating in structured 
environments over long periods, and for the explicit structuring of 
environments.  IEEE CASE in 2005 will be held right before IROS ’2005 in 
Edmonton, Canada.

The technical program of IEEE CASE will consist of tutorials, workshops, 
tutorials, invited talks, paper presentations, and panel discussions.  
Papers describing original work on abstractions, algorithms, theories, 
methodologies, and case studies are invited including but not limited to in 
any of the following areas listed below.: 

* Automatic Identification and Security
* Automation in Life Sciences: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Health Care
* Business and Software
* Construction and Transportation
* Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
* Food Handling and Processing
* Home, Laboratory, and ServiceHuman-Robot Interaction & Coordination
* Instrumentation & Measurement
* Intelligent Transportation Systems
* Multi sensor Fusion & Integration
* Programming Environment in Robotics & Automation 
* Virtual Reality in Robotics and Automation
* Human-Robot Interaction & Coordination
* Instrumentation & Measurement
* Automation in Life Sciences
* Construction, Transportation, and Security
* Manufacturing and, Maintenance, & Supply Chain
* Multi-sensor Fusion & Integration
* Nano-scale Automation and Assembly
* Product Design, Development, & Prototyping 
* Home, Laboratory, and Service
* Business and Software
* Food Handling and Processing
* Programming Environment  
* Virtual Reality in Robotics and Automation

Paper Submissions: Author should submit full papers via electronically 
submission in PDF format at the conference web site.  All papers selected 
for this conference are will be peer-reviewed, and selected ones will be 
published in the regular conference proceedings with CD-ROM version 
published by the IEEE.  Six camera-ready pages are allowed for each paper.  
Ddetailed instructions for paper preparation and submission are will be 
available on the conference web site: http://www.ieee-icase.org 

Invited Industry Sessions: There will be invited industry sessions on 
Product and Process Design, Supply Chain Automation and Design, Nano-
technologiesscale Automation and Assembly, and Automation for Life 
Sciences.  Each session will consist of four related papers, which are will 
be submitted and accepted through regular review process.

Tutorials and Workshops:  Proposals for half- day or full- day tutorials and 
workshops should be submitted to the Tutorial/Workshop Chair Prof. Mengchu 
Zhou (zhou@njit.edu) by March 31, 2005.

IEEE Best Student Paper Award:  $1,000 prize will be awarded for the best 
student paper.  The student must be a member of the IEEE Robotics and 
Automation Society, be the first author and primary developer of the ideas, 
and have done the work as part of an academic degree program.  A nominating 
letter from the faculty advisor should be sent to the Program Chair at the 
time of submission. 

Important Dates
January 31, 2005: Submission of papers
March 31, 2005: Acceptance notification to the authors
April 3130, 2005: Final Camera-ready papers due

General Chair
Prof. N Viswanadham
mpenv@nus.edu.sg

Program Chair
Prof. Michael Yu Wang
yuwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk


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6.3 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications

2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications

Contributed by: M. Moallem, mmoallem@engga.uwo.ca

The 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications
August 29 to 31, 2005
Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, ON, Canada
http://www.eng.uwo.ca/cca05/

The program committee solicits high-quality papers containing original 
contributions on applications of control theory to practical problems in 
engineering, science, medicine and other related areas.

Regular Paper Submission
Authors should submit their papers electronically through the IEEE conference
management system at http://www.paperplaza.net

Invited Sessions
The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions within the 
technical scope of the conference. Each proposal for an invited session 
should describe the theme and scope of the proposed session and how the 
papers form a cohesive and complementary group in the session topic. One 
session typically contains five-to-six papers. For further information, 
please contact invited Sessions Chair: Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad 
(khz@ece.queensu.ca)

Workshops and Tutorials
The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops and  
tutorials related to the theme and general interests of the conference.  
Persons interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop or tutorial 
should  contact the Workshops Chair Mile Ostojic (mile.ostojic@nrc.ca)

Proceedings and CD ROM
Advance program will be made available electronically only through 
conference  website. A CD-ROM and a Book of Abstracts will be provided at the 
conference.  A hard copy of the proceedings will be available at an 
additional charge, and  will be mailed after the conference to those who 
request it.

Important Dates
January, 31, 2005    Regular Papers, Invited Sessions, Workshop Proposals Due 
April,10, 2005       Notification of Acceptance/Rejection 
May, 10, 2005        Final Manuscript Submission


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6.4 2005 IEEE Logistics Service Operations and Informatics Conference

2005 IEEE Logistics, Service Operations and Informatics Conference

Contributed by: Robin Qiu, robinqiu@psu.edu

2005 IEEE Logistics, Service Operations and Informatics Conference & 
Workshop, August 10-12, 2005 – Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

Theme: 
Given the increasing economic dynamics and service operational complexity, 
it is a critical challenge to leverage information technology in achieving 
world-class quality and productivity in the production and delivery of 
physical goods and services. This conference aims to bring together 
researchers and professionals worldwide to discuss issues and share their 
research and development results in the area of production, service 
operations, and informatics. The theme for this conference is Logistics for 
Green and Digital Olympics. Papers relating to Olympic Games Logistics are 
especially solicited, including those in the areas of production, 
transportation, healthcare, retailing, communication, emergency system, 
security & safety service operations and management systems. 

Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Logistics planning 		 		
• Contingency planning
• Service Process engineering/management 	
• Expedited services and extreme logistics
• Freight forwarding and customs clearance 	
• Venue logistics management
• Warehouse and distribution			
• Transportation management system
• Healthcare delivery network 			
• Security & safety service and management
• Real time identification & tracking technology 	
• Pervasive and ubiquitous computing in logistics
• Decision support system 			
• RFID technology and application
• Ticket management system			
• Data warehousing and data mining 
• Reverse logistics in Olympic Games		
• Supplier relationship management 
• Logistics visibility and control		
• Systems integration  
• Supply chain management			
• Event-based production and supply chain
• Waste management				
• Retail and service management

Paper Submission:
Complete manuscripts in PDF format must be electronically submitted to the 
conference website: http://www.psoi.org. Submitted manuscripts should be six 
(6) pages in IEEE two-column format, including figures, tables, and 
references. A LaTeX style file and a Microsoft Word template are available 
from the IEEE web site 
(http://www.ieee.org/pubs/transactions/stylesheets.xml). However, submission 
MUST be PDF FORMAT.

Important Dates:
April 1, 2005: Deadline for submission of extended abstracts.
May 1, 2005: Acceptance/Rejection notification.
June 1, 2005: Final camera-ready papers due in electronic form.


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6.5 Deadline Extension for ISIC 2005 and MED 2005

Deadline Extension for ISIC 2005 and MED 2005

Contributed by: Derong Liu, dliu@ece.uic.edu

2005 International Symposium on Intelligent Control
13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
27-29 JUNE 2005, LIMASSOL, CYPRUS

Due to multiple requests. the submission deadline for the
Joint MED-ISIC 2005 conference has been extended to:

6 DECEMBER 2004.

We hope that you will be able to participate in the upcoming 13th
Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'05) and the 20th IEEE
International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC'05), which will be held
jointly on 27-29 June 2005 in the beautiful and historic island of Cyprus.

See the conference webpage:
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/ISIC05
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/MED05

Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
    * Christos Cassandras (Boston Univ.) – on Cooperative Control
    * Eduardo Sontag (Rutgers) – on Systems Biology
    * Julie Chen (NSF) – on Nanomanufacturing 

The submission deadline for both contributed papers and invited session
proposals is extended to December 6, 2004. We would like to take this
opportunity to ask you to consider submitting a paper and/or to organize an
invited session for the joint conference. Paper submissions are made
electronically through PaperPlaza: 

http://www.paperplaza.net

The joint ISIC/MED 2005 conference is held in the week before the IFAC World
Congress in Prague (July 4-8, 2005). Therefore, it is possible to attend the
joint ISIC/MED Conference in Cyprus, then spend a few extra days exploring the
island (or go somewhere else) and then attend the IFAC World Congress in Prague.

The joint ISIC-MED 2005 promises to be a great conference at a beautiful
location, and we hope that you can be part of it.

Marios Polycarpou, General Chair
Michael Demetriou, Program Chair of MED '05
Thomas Parisini, Program Chair of ISIC 05


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6.6 IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems

IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems

Contributed by: Stefano Stramigioli, S.Stramigioli@ieee.org

The new born IEEE ITS Society sponsors its annual Conference on Intelligent
Transportation Systems  ITSC ´05 which will be held in the historical Vienna,
Austria from 13 to 16 September 2005.

We invite you to submit papers and participate at this yearly event in this
wonderful city.

ITSC '05 deals with fundamental research und applications of leading
developments in the areas of communications, computer technology, control
systems and the related electronic technologies that are used for intelligent
transportation systems. More over a special focus will be "ITS and the
Society" where the  advantages of ITS applications for the society will be
compiled and presented. 

Regular Paper, Invited Sessions, Workshops and Tutorial can be submitted for
review. 

Submission Deadline:   15th of January 2005
Notification Deadline:  1st of April 2005
Final Papers Due:      15th of May 2005  

Further up to date information will be published at the webpage 
www.itsc2005.at.
 
Should you have specific further questions concerning ITSC '05, please don´t
hesitate to contact office@itsc2005.at 


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6.7 IEEE 9th Int Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

IEEE 9th Int Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

Contributed by: Jim Patton, j-patton@northwestern.edu

IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR): 
Frontiers of the Human-Machine Interface
http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/ICORR2005/

ICORR highlights the most recent advances in the basic sciences of 
rehabilitation robotics. This conference will focus on a number of topics, 
including the themes of:    
  . Assistive Robotics 
  . Therapeutic Robotics 
  . Brain-machine Interfaces for Rehabilitation 
  . Robotics in Prosthetics and Orthotics 
  . Hardware and Control Developments for Rehabilitation 
  . Evaluation Methods and Clinical Experience 
  . Biorobotics and Biomimetics 
  . Basic Science and Sensory/Motor Control Learning 

ICORR 2005 will take place in the heart of Chicago's luxurious Magnificent 
Mile district on the shores of  Lake Michigan. The timing of ICORR should 
allow participants to travel directly from RESNA, in Atlanta - June 23-27, 
2005, and stay after to enjoy the long Independence Day weekend.

Please see http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/ICORR2005/ for more information.


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6.8 Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering

Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering

Contributed by: Tobias Jordan, itee2005@iti.cs.uni-magdeburg.de

Time: September 25 - 27, 2005
Venue: Campus Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Germany
Website: http://www-wi.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/itee2005/
Paper Submission: http://www-wi.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/itee2005/paper/

Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 28, 2005
- Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2005
- Delivery of Manuscripts: July 31, 2005
- Early bird-registration: July 31, 2005
- Registration: August 31, 2005
- Conference: September 25 - 27, 2005

Acquisition, storage and processing of environmental information are becoming 
vital to preserving the quality of human life. Potentially dangerous changes 
are happening in the atmosphere, oceans, animal habitats and places where 
hazardous materials are used, or have been discarded without adequate 
environmental protections. 

In recent decades public interest in environmental problems has increased 
enormously, and research into these subjects has been intensifying. At the 
same time developments in computer and network techniques have led to the 
creation of sophisticated information systems with increased storage and 
transmission capacities. Such data can often be accessed by the public using 
the internet; and the public has become a very concerned participant in 
discussions about the environment. 

In recent years, information technology has become significant to all 
scientific groups and fields involved in environment engineering. Knowledge 
based systems which enable the study of environmental changes have been 
developed, are being extended to manage those environments. New paradigms for 
designing objects to enable easy disassembly and recovery of components 
contribute to reuse. Developments in exploiting alternative energy sources 
are reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Surveillance techniques 
enable tracking of persons likely to threaten the lives of persons or their 
environment. 

How can these developments be enhanced?

Further advance is going to be possible only if scientific teams have 
adequate experience, methods and tools for investigation of the changes in 
the environment. Success requires a high level of organization both related 
to technical as well as scientific and human aspects of information handling. 

The ITEE 2005 conference will provide a forum for exchanging information 
among pollution engineers, knowledge engineers and scientists. Some of the 
objectives include discussion of projects for long term storage of data, data 
update and validation, and the consistency of data. Research topics and 
funding opportunities discussed at the conference will be of interest to all 
researchers. Another objective is to discuss means of assessing the potential 
of individual teams in implementation and modeling of large scale systems.


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6.9 Information Technology in Environmental Engineering

Information Technology in Environmental Engineering

Contributed by: University of Magdeburg, Germany, gomez@iti.cs.uni-magdeburg.de

Acquisition, storage and processing of environmental information are becoming 
vital to preserving the quality of human life. Potentially dangerous changes 
are happening in the atmosphere, oceans, animal habitats and places where 
hazardous materials are used, or have been discarded without adequate 
environmental protections. 

In recent decades public interest in environmental problems has increased 
enormously, and research into these subjects has been intensifying. At the 
same time developments in computer and network techniques have led to the 
creation of sophisticated information systems with increased storage and 
transmission capacities. Such data can often be accessed by the public using 
the internet; and the public has become a very concerned participant in 
discussions about the environment. 

In recent years, information technology has become significant to all 
scientific groups and fields involved in environment engineering. Knowledge 
based systems which enable the study of environmental changes have been 
developed, are being extended to manage those environments. New paradigms for 
designing objects to enable easy disassembly and recovery of components 
contribute to reuse. Developments in exploiting alternative energy sources 
are reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Surveillance techniques 
enable tracking of persons likely to threaten the lives of persons or their 
environment. 

How can these developments be enhanced?

Further advance is going to be possible only if scientific teams have 
adequate experience, methods and tools for investigation of the changes in 
the environment. Success requires a high level of organization both related 
to technical as well as scientific and human aspects of information handling. 

The ITEE 2005 conference will provide a forum for exchanging information 
among pollution engineers, knowledge engineers and scientists. Some of the 
objectives include discussion of projects for long term storage of data, data 
update and validation, and the consistency of data. Research topics and 
funding opportunities discussed at the conference will be of interest to all 
researchers. Another objective is to discuss means of assessing the potential 
of individual teams in implementation and modeling of large scale systems. 

Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Informatics, Environmental 
Managememt and Environmental Engineering

General Chair: Claus Rautenstrauch, Germany, crauten@hcc.uni-magdeburg.de

General Co-Chair: Jorge Carlos Marx Gómez, marx-gomez@gmx.de

Time: September 25 - 27, 2005 

Venue: Campus University of Magedburg, Germany




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6.10 Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science

Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science

Contributed by: Jason Zhang, jason.zhang@ubc.ca

Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science (ISOCRIAS)
7-9 October 2005
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada

SCOPE AND TOPICS
The theme of the conference is interdisciplinary and collaborative research 
in Applied Science. We solicit high-quality papers in such area as, but not 
limited to: 
Industrial and Manufacturing Processes; 
Information and Communications Technology; 
Mechatronics; 
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; 
Organic Electronics.

REGULAR PAPER SUBMISSION
Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts of their papers electronically to 
the Program Chair at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca no later than February 01, 2005. 

INVITED SESSIONS
We solicit proposals for invited sessions within the technical scope of the 
conference. Each proposal for an invited session should describe the theme 
and scope of the proposed session and how the papers form a cohesive and 
complementary group in the session topic. The proposal should include 
summaries of the papers. One session typically contains five (5) papers. The 
proposal should also contain the name, affiliation , complete address, e-
mail, and Fax of the session organizer(s) and of the authors of all included 
papers. Electronic should be made to the Program Chair at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca 
no later than February 01, 2005. 

WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS
We also solicit proposals for workshops and tutorials within the scope of the 
symposium. If you are interested in conducting a pre-symposium workshop or 
tutorial (full day or half day), please submit a proposal  electronically to 
the Program Chair no later than February 01, 2005. The proposal should 
give a summary of the workshop/tutorial, a list of topics covered, and a 
biography of the presenter(s). For general inquiries, please contact Clarence 
de Silva, the General Chair, at desilva@mech.ubc.ca. For program inquiries 
and the submission of abstracts, papers, proposals for invited sessions, and 
proposals for workshops and tutorials, please contact Jason Zhang, the 
Program Chair, at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca.

HOME PAGE: www.researchcentre.apsc.ubc.ca

IMPORTANT DATES
February 01, 2005: Paper Abstracts , Invited Session/Workshop/Tutorial 
   Proposals Due
March 01, 2005: Notification of Acceptation
May 01, 2005: Final Camera-Ready Papers Due


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6.11 Joint 44th IEEE CDC and ECC 2005

Joint 44th IEEE CDC and ECC 2005

Contributed by: Emmanuel Fernandez, emmanuel@ececs.uc.edu

44th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and
European Control Conference ECC 2005 (CDC-ECC'05)
December 12-15, 2005. Seville (Spain)
http://www.esi.us.es/cdcecc05

This is the first time that two of the most important conferences in control,
the European Control Conference (ECC) and the IEEE Conference on Decision and
Control (CDC), will be held jointly. This important event will take place in
the attractive city of Seville (Spain), December 12–15, 2005. The IEEE
Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) is the annual meeting of the IEEE
Control Systems Society (CSS). The European Control Conference (ECC) is 
organized every two years under the auspices of the European Union Control 
Association (EUCA).

For the most up to date information please visit the conference website
http://www.esi.us.es/cdcecc05

KEY DATES
    - Deadline for all submissions and proposals:   March 1, 2005
    - Notification of Acceptance/Rejection:        July  15, 2005
    - Final manuscript submission deadline:    September 10, 2005

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTED PAPERS:
Papers are invited in the form of regular manuscripts (allotted 6 Proceedings
pages). Note that short manuscripts are not considered. Papers must conform
to the submission policy described below.

CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS:
Proposals for invited sessions, consisting of six papers, must contain a 
summary statement describing the motivation and relevance of the proposed 
session, accompanied by FULL versions of each invited paper. Individual 
papers may be removed from a proposed session and replaced by appropriate
contributed papers at the discretion of the organizing committee. Likewise, 
selected papers from rejected invited sessions may be placed in the regular 
program.

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS:
The Organizing Committee intends to arrange workshops to be held prior to the 
Conference and solicits proposals for appropriate subjects. Potential 
organizers can submit their proposals through the conference submission site.

INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Papers to be presented in an interactive mode are encouraged. This involves
simulation, software demonstration and any other type of papers that are
better presented in an interactive fashion. Authors should indicate in their 
proposal if they prefer their papers to be presented interactively.

SUBMISSION POLICY:
    - All papers submitted to the CDC-ECC'05, either for review or
      publication (after acceptance), must be formatted in the
      standard 2-column Proceedings format.
    - For the purposes of REVIEW,  regular and invited papers are limited to
      8 pages. Papers exceeding these limits will NOT be considered.
    - For PUBLICATION, accepted regular and invited papers are limited to 6
      pages. Papers exceeding these limits will be published only after 
      payment of a page overlength fee. A full registration of at least one 
      of the authors is required for final acceptance.
    - All submissions (papers, invited sessions, workshops, and tutorials)
      must be made electronically through the conference submission website
         http://www.paperplaza.net

Contact information:
General Chair:
  Eduardo F. Camacho
  Departamento de Ingenieria de Sistemas y Automatica,
  Escuela Superior de Ingenieros,
  University of Seville.
  Avda/ Camino de los descubrimientos, s/n
  41092, Sevilla (Spain)
  E-mail: eduardo@esi.us.es
  Tel: +34 95 4487347

Program Chair:
  Roberto Tempo
  IEIIT – CNR
  Politecnico di Torino
  Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
  10129, Torino (Italy)
  E-Mail: tempo@polito.it
  Tel: +39 011 564-5408


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28th Annual Texas PDE Conference

Contributed by: Andras Balogh, abalogh@utpa.edu

28th Annual Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference
Edinburg, Texas, March 19-20, 2005
http://www.math.panam.edu/txpde05.html

The 28th Annual Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference will be hosted
by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas - Pan American, in
Edinburg, Texas on  March 19-20, 2005.

The Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference (Texas PDE) is an annual
event that brings together researchers working on partial differential
equations and related topics. The Texas PDE was first organized by Professors
Charles Radin and Ralph Showalter at the University of Texas at Austin in
1978. The Texas PDE has a strong democratic tradition: there are no principal
speakers, all talks are allocated the same length of time, and there is no
registration fee. The intent is to encourage participation by young faculty
and graduate students.

Those wishing to speak should submit title and short abstract by Friday,
February 18, 2005 (preferably by email) to abalogh@utpa.edu.

Please visit http://www.math.panam.edu/txpde05.html for more information about
the conference and about the Rio Grande Valley.


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7.2 9th Annual IEEE Advanced Process Control Applications for Industry Workshop

9th Annual IEEE Advanced Process Control Applications for Industry Workshop

Contributed by: Greg Stewart, greg.stewart@honeywell.com

May 9-11, 2005
Vancouver, Canada
http://ieee-ias.org/apc2005/

CALL FOR PAPERS
The workshop is a meeting of those interested in Advanced Process Control 
technology to improve performance of the process industries.  Practical 
installation experience and results in addition to theoretical developments 
are presented for discussion.

Plant operations today are faced with ever-increasing pressure to improve 
efficiency, quality and productivity. Without making fundamental changes to 
their production processes, improvement can usually be made with the 
application of advanced control technology. Using modern computer hardware, 
software and innovative techniques, application engineers are able to 
collect real time and historical data on their processes. Data analysis, 
modeling and simulation provide a better understanding of the dynamics of 
process behavior. Once the process characteristics are accurately 
identified, the options for applying suitable control methodology are no 
longer limited to conventional control techniques.

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Abstracts (200 words) should be received by December 15, 2004. Include a 
statement in the covering letter confirming that if the paper is accepted 
one of the authors will attend the conference to present it. Please give the 
full name, affiliation, full address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail 
address of the corresponding author. Notification of acceptance and author 
kits will be sent within two weeks of the submission deadline. The final 
manuscripts and registration payment for authors are due by February 15, 
2005. Papers received by this date will be published in the workshop 
proceedings.

SEND ABSTRACTS AND MANUSCRIPTS TO (prefer via e-mail in PDF format):
e-mail: apc2005@udtech.com

Technical Program Chair APC2005 
Universal Dynamics Technologies Inc. 
#100 - 13700 International Place	
Richmond, BC V6V 2X8 Canada
Tel: (604) 214-3456
Fax: (604) 214-3457

Visit conference website for further information:
  http://ieee-ias.org/apc2005/


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7.3 Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia

Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia

Contributed by: Manfred Morari, morari@control.ee.ethz.ch

Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia:
Improving Clinical Anesthesia through Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
and Control Theory: Current State of the Art and Visions for the Future

http://www.amca2005.unibe.ch/
Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
April 10-14 2005
Contacts: amca2005@dkf.unibe.ch

Final Abstract Submission: January 10, 2005
Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2005
Workshop: April 10-14, 2005

Sponsors
The workshop is supported by IEEE and IEEE EMB.

International experts on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling and
control theory in anesthesia will evaluate the current state of the art 
and develop a vision towards future applications of such methods and
concepts in clinical routine. The invited experts are renowned
researchers from the medical and engineering faculties and will give 
their plenary talks in seven specific sessions. 

Day 1: Signals and sensory systems, modeling of drugs 
       pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Day 2: Advisory systems, single loop controllers and system verification
Day 3: Simultaneous control of interacting loops, parameter 
       estimation and system identification 
Day 4: Regulative and legal issues, overview on future research
 
In parallel to the main scientific program, poster sessions give the 
opportunity to present recent research. 

For program details see http://www.amca2005.unibe.ch/

Organizers:
Manfred Morari, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
Adolf Glattfelder, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
Andrea Kurz, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
Peter M. Schumacher, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
Martin Lugihbuehl, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
Thomas Bouillon, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
Eric Mortier, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
Michel Struys, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium


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7.4 Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control

Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control

Contributed by: Urban Maeder, maeder@control.ee.ethz.ch

Hybrid Systems:  Computation and Control  (HSCC 2005)
8th International Workshop
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) 
Zurich, Switzerland
March 9-11, 2005
Workshop information : http://www.hscc05.ethz.ch/

The Eighth International Workshop on Hybrid Systems : Computation and Control 
(HSCC 2005), will be held at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) 
in Zurich, Switzerland, from March 9-11, 2005. The annual workshop on hybrid 
systems attracts researchers from academia and industry interested in 
modeling, analysis, and implementation of dynamic and reactive systems 
involving both discrete and continuous behaviors. It is a forum for the 
latest developments in all aspects of hybrid systems, including formal models 
and computational representations, algorithms, computational tools, and 
applications. The previous workshops in the series of HSCC were held in 
Berkeley, USA (1998), Nijmegen, The Netherlands (1999),  Pittsburgh, 
USA (2000), Rome, Italy (2001),  Palo Alto, USA (2002),  Prague, Czech 
Republic (2003), and Philadelphia, USA (2004).

Important Dates
Final Papers Due December 21st, 2004

Workshop Chairs
Manfred Morari
Automatic Control Lab
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH
CH-8092 Zurich  Switzerland

Lothar Thiele
Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH
CH-8092 Zurich  Switzerland


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7.5 NSF/CBMS Regional Research Conference

NSF/CBMS Regional Research Conference

Contributed by: Andras Balogh, abalogh@utpa.edu

2005 NSF/CBMS Regional Research Conference on 
New Perspectives for Boundary Value Problems and Their Asymptotics
University of Texas - Pan American, Edinburg, Texas
May 16-20, 2005 

The Mathematics Department at the University of Texas - Pan American will host
an NSF/CBMS regional research conference on New Perspectives for Boundary
Value Problems and Their Asymptotics during the week of May 16-20, 2005. The
principal speaker will be Professor Athanassios Fokas, Chair of Nonlinear
Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge, winner of the 2000 LMS
Naylor Prize. (Previous winners include S.W. Hawking and R. Penrose)

Professor Fokas' lectures will cover a self contained and comprehensive
exposition on a new method of Fokas and the Deift Zhou method for the analysis
of boundary value problems and their asymptotics. These methods provide a
unification as well as significant extension of the following three topics:
    * The classical transform methods for solving linear partial differential
      equations (PDEs) and several of its variants such as the method of
      images and the Wiener Hopf technique,
    * The integral representation of the solution of linear PDEs in terms of
      the Ehrenpreis fundamental principle, and
    * The inverse scattering method for solving the initial value problem for
      nonlinear evolution equations. 

Special attention will be given to both the long time asymptotics and the zero
diffusion limit of boundary value problems for integrable nonlinear evolution
PDEs. Additional invited lectures will also be featured by other leading
experts, including Professors J. Bona, L. Caffarelli, P. Deift, M.D. Kruskal,
P. Olver, B. Pelloni, C. Sulem, V. Zakharov, and X. Zhou. Ample opportunity is
planned for informal discussion as well.

Visit conference website for further information:
http://www.math.panam.edu/cbms2005.html


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Dean: Bowling Green State University, USA

Contributed by: Sri Kolla, skolla@bgnet.bgsu.edu

The College of Technology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), a
premier learning community in Ohio, invites applications and nominations for
the position of Dean. The College is highly interdisciplinary with
undergraduate programs in design and technology-related fields, including
Visual Communications, Construction Management, Architecture, Aviation,
Electronics/Computers, Manufacturing, Advanced Technological Education, and
NCATE-accredited teacher preparation. The undergraduate enrollment is over
1,300 students. Additionally, the College offers graduate degrees in Career
& Technology Education and Industrial Technology and participates in a
consortium of universities offering the Ph.D. in Technology Management.

The new Dean must be a strong advocate for change, and must provide
exemplary leadership in facilitating research and engagement. Candidates
should provide evidence of promoting undergraduate and graduate programmatic
initiatives and personal research/scholarship qualifications, as well as be
tenurable as full professor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an
appointment is made. For further details, contact: Dr. Michael R. Ferrari,
EFL Associates, Inc., 570 Greenway Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045;
Phone: 847-234-2796; Fax: 847-295-2796; E-Mail: mferrari@eflkc.com. BGSU is
an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages
applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with
disabilities.


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8.2 Faculty: Georgia Tech USA

Faculty: Georgia Tech, USA

Contributed by: Panagiotis Tsiotras, p.tsiotras@ae.gatech.edu

Dutton/Ducoffe Professorship in Embedded Control Software

The Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of 
Technology has identified avionics, information technology, and decision and 
control systems as crucial technologies for the next generation of space and 
aerial vehicles.  Embedded software is deemed to be an enabling factor for 
the advancement of these technologies. 

To support this strategic vision, the School has created the newly endowed 
Dutton/Ducoffe Professorship in Embedded Control Software and invites 
applications and nominations for a highly qualified individual to fill this 
position starting August 2005 or earlier. The associated faculty position is 
tenure-track and at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The 
position will be held for the duration of the appointment at that rank.

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching at the 
undergraduate and graduate levels as well as to the development of an 
externally funded research program.  Industrial experience or a record of 
working with industry is desirable. An earned doctorate in Aerospace 
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software 
Engineering or a closely related field is required.  

The successful candidate should work at the intersection of computer 
science/technology and control systems theory, and should have a strong 
background in flight dynamics and control, and software development and 
validation (specifically for aerospace vehicles and systems), and in one or 
more of the following areas: algorithmic control theory, digital avionics, 
computer-controlled systems, autonomous and/or distributed agents, hybrid 
systems, object-oriented distributed software architectures, real-time 
embedded systems, human-machine interfaces. 

Candidates should submit a detailed resume and the names of at least three 
references to:

Professor Panagiotis Tsiotras 
Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0150
Tel: (404) 894-9526, Fax: (404) 894-2760
E-mail: p.tsiotras@ae.gatech.edu

The search will continue until the position is filled.


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8.3 Faculty: University of California San Diego USA

Faculty: University of California, San Diego, USA

Contributed by: Miroslav Krstic, krstic@ucsd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

POSITION:  The MAE Department invites applications for one or more positions 
in the areas of complex systems engineering, nanostructured materials and 
environmental engineering.  While preference will be given to candidates with 
expertise in these areas, applications are also welcome for any area of 
relevance to the Department. Responsibilities include developing a vigorous 
research program and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. or equivalent degree.  
 
RANK AND SALARY:  Appointments will normally be made at the Assistant 
Professor rank, but exceptional candidates at more senior levels will be 
given serious consideration. Level of appointment commensurate with 
qualifications and experience; salary based on published UC pay scales.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  January 31, 2005
 
Send detailed resume, statement summarizing research interests, teaching 
experience, leadership efforts and contributions to diversity, and 
names/addresses of 5 referees to:
 
Professor Forman Williams
Chair, Search Committee/DN
University of California, San Diego
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0411

Additional information is available at http://maeweb.ucsd.edu
 
UCSD is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among 
its faculty and staff: http://diversity.ucsd.edu
 
To assist applicants who may have an interest in employment opportunities for 
a spouse/partner, please visit: 
http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/partneropp/default.htm
http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/aaa/recruitment/default.htm
http://joblink.ucsd.edu/  and   http://www.ucsd.edu/sandiego.html 


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8.4 Faculty: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign USA

Faculty: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Contributed by: Petros G. Voulgaris, voulgari@uiuc.edu

Aerospace Engineering Faculty Position in Information Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign is seeking candidates for a faculty position beginning as 
early as August 16, 2005.  Preference will be given to applicants at the 
assistant professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at 
the associate and full professor levels.  We welcome applications from women 
and minorities.  A position is available for candidates with strong 
interests in the following areas of aerospace information technology: such 
as real-time systems, computational techniques, embedded systems, 
communication systems, networking, software engineering, software 
reliability, systems engineering, signal processing, data fusion, computer 
architecture, high-performance computing systems and software, expert 
systems, sensor systems, intelligent systems, and human-computer 
interfaces.  Candidates who have demonstrated the application of recent 
research in computing, information, and communications technology to a wide 
range of practical aerospace engineering problems are preferred.

Successful candidates must have earned a Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, 
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and will be 
expected to maintain an independent research program and perform academic 
duties associated with our B.S., M.S. and Ph.D programs.  Salary is open, 
based on qualifications.  To ensure full consideration, applications should 
be received by February 1, 2005.  Interviews of promising candidates may be 
conducted before the closing date, but final decisions will not be made 
until after the date.  Candidates should send a letter including a brief 
statement of teaching and research interests, a resume, a copy of three 
principal publications, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of 
three references to: Prof. Michael Bragg, Head, Department of Aerospace 
Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 104 S. Wright St., 
Urbana, IL 61801.  Telephone 217-333-2651.  Information about the department 
can be found at www.ae.uiuc.edu.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity 
Employer.


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8.5 Faculty: University of New Orleans USA

Faculty: University of New Orleans, USA

Contributed by: X. Rong Li, xli@uno.edu

The University of New Orleans, Department of Electrical Engineering invites 
applications for up to four tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, 
Associate, or Full Professor levels. One position may be at the senior level 
in the joint areas of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical/Computer 
Engineering, particularly Biomedical Signal or Image Processing. The 
applicants must have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, an 
excellent external funding history, and demonstrated strong leadership of a 
research team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the 
development of a graduate biomedical engineering program, proposed jointly 
by the College of Engineering, University of New Orleans, and the Louisiana 
State University Health Sciences Center. Although primary consideration for 
another position will be given to applicants in the areas of Power 
Electronics and Power, strong candidates in all areas of electrical 
engineering will be considered seriously.  Positions will be filled as 
applications are received and the search will terminate when all positions 
are filled.  The expected starting date is January or August 2005. All 
successful candidates will be expected to direct graduate research at the MS 
and PhD levels, develop externally funded research programs, and teach 
graduate and undergraduate courses.  A PhD in electrical engineering or a 
closely related field is required.  Salary and academic rank will be 
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested 
persons should send a resume with names, addresses, email addresses, and 
telephone numbers of at least four references to 

Mrs. Beverly Graves (BGraves@uno.edu)
Department of Electrical Engineering 
University of New Orleans, Lakefront 
New Orleans, LA 70148
  
More information about the department can be found at
http://ece.engr.uno.edu/ The University of New Orleans is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply.


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8.6 Faculty and Postdoc: Harbin Inst. of Tech China

Faculty and Postdoc: Harbin Inst. of Tech, China

Contributed by: Li Qiu, ql@hitsz.edu.cn

The Shenzhen Graduate School of Harbin Institute of Technology is the first
special academic zone in China's first special economic zone. Its new Control 
and Mechatronics program aims at an internationally reputed program run by 
internationally trained scholars using an internationally well-established 
management system. The language of instruction is English. Qualified 
candidates are sought for open positions in the level of postdoctoral fellow,
assistant professor, associate professor, full professor in the areas of
control systems, mechatronics engineering, and manufacturing. Applicants need 
to have a doctoral degree and need to show strong research record and 
potential. The postdoctoral fellow appointments are normally in a 2 year 
fixed term with possibility to convert to longer term regular appointments. 
The regular assistant, associate and full professor appointments will follow 
a tenure-track system. The basic salary level for these positions
is much higher than the norm in China with professors in the range of RMB130K 
to 200K per year, associate professors in the range of RMB90K to 120K per 
year, and assistant professors and postdoctoral fellows in the range of  
RMB80K to 90K per year. Joint appointment with Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology and the Chinese University of Hong Kong is possible. For
exceptional candidates, consideration for Cheung Kong (Chang Jiang) Chair 
Professorship and/or National Outstanding Young Scholar program is also 
possible. Interested candidates can send enquiry and applications to
Professor Li Qiu using email address: ql@hitsz.edu.cn or post address:
Control and Mechatronics Program, HIT Shenzhen Graduate School, University 
Town, Xili, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China 518055. The application should include 
a CV and a statement on research plan, together with a cover letter including 
names of three referees.

The program also has short term visiting positions for established scholars.
For enquiry, please contact Professor Li Qiu at ql@hitsz.edu.cn


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8.7 PhD: Coventry University UK

PhD: Coventry University, UK

Contributed by: Olivier Haas, o.haas@coventry.ac.uk

Working within the School of Mathematical Information Sciences you will 
undertake high quality research as part of the EU Framework VI Methods and 
Advanced Equipment for Simulation and Treatment in Radiation Oncology 
(MAESTRO) project. 

You will carry out research with the Control Theory and Applications Centre, 
in close collaboration with manufacturers, research institutes, universities 
and oncology centres within different European countries. The work will 
involve developing models and control systems for patient support systems, 
combining information regarding organ position from imaging software and 
control algorithms, and developing a new electromechanical phantom to assess 
automatic organ tracking and patient positioning. In addition to your own 
research work you will help supervise the work of three MPhil/PhD research 
students and liase closely with the University Hospitals Coventry and 
Warwickshire NHS Trust. 

You should have an MSc in control engineering or another appropriate 
discipline and ideally have obtained a PhD. You must have relevant 
industrial experience, and an ability to collaborate, communicate and 
effectively manage a project. Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ is 
essential. 

Fixed Term Appointment until 31 March 2008
BP18,777 - BP22,506 per annum 
http://www.ctac.mis.coventry.ac.uk/

Ref: R00204 (Please quote this reference number on all correspondence) 
Closing Date: 6 December 2004 
To apply please email your CV to futures.per@coventry.ac.uk, or send it to 
Personnel Department, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB .


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8.8 PhD: Jozef Stefan Institute Slovenia

PhD: Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Contributed by: Mina Zele, mina.zele@ijs.si

Department of Systems and Control, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
(EU member) is seeking to recruit a PhD student with an undergraduate degree 
in electrical engineering or computer science. The position will be supported 
by the European FP6 Marie Curie project "Towards Knowledge-Based Processing 
Systems (PRISM)". The appointment will be for up to 18 months.

The main task of the recruited researcher would be to design the closed-loop 
control of the production processes in order to achieve optimal (reference) 
production effectiveness, efficiency and quality. The basic idea is to 
utilise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as an on-line measure of current 
production effectiveness, efficiency and quality. The current KPI’s values 
are compared with the reference ones and in case of major deviations a 
regulator (materialised as a Decision Support System) will suggest the 
operator to perform adequate actions in order to maintain the production near 
its optimality.

An important part of the project will be testing of the optimal control 
strategy on the polymerisation plant in Mitol. For that purpose the 
polymerisation process needs to be modelled. The model has to reflect actual 
flows of material and energy as well as other aspects of production like 
effectiveness, efficiency, consumption of energy, issues related to employees 
etc. So, the problem to be solved is how to include these additional 
production parameters in the model.

Realisation of the project will require application of advanced control and 
optimisation techniques and model based process systems engineering. 

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in computer-aided 
techniques, process modeling and optimization techniques. The position 
requires a good knowledge of English language, proven teamworking experience 
and the interest to work in an interdisciplinary field.
 
The student will have access to modern computational facilities. During 
her/his recruitment the student will have the opportunity to cooperate with 
the industrial partner MITOL, Glue Factory in Sežana. She/he will participate 
in international conferences, training courses, lectures, seminars and 
tutorials organized by the network. 


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8.9 PhD: Technical University Hamburg-Harburg Germany

PhD: Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Germany

Contributed by: Herbert Werner, h.werner@tu-harburg.de

The Institute of Control Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology 
(TUHH) is inviting applications for a three-year PhD research position to 
work on a project sponsored by AREVA T&D Ltd, UK. The research project will 
develop control system design techniques for the connection between an off-
shore windfarm and an on-shore power grid. Applicants must have a strong 
background in system dynamics and control; knowledge of power systems is 
desirable. Salary depends on age and marital status, according to the German 
public sector wage scale (BAT IIa). 

Applicants should send by e-mail their Curriculum Vita along with a 
description of their research interests and a list of courses taken with 
their corresponding grades to:

Prof.  Herbert Werner
h.werner@tu-harburg.de
Institute of Control Engineering
Technical University Hamburg-Harburg
Eissendorfer Str 40
D-21073 Hamburg, Germany
www.tu-harburg.de/rts


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8.10 PhD and Post-Doc: UT Dallas USA

PhD and Post-Doc: UT Dallas, USA

Contributed by: Raimund Ober, ober@utdallas.edu

Ph.D. and postdoctoral positions are available to work on bioengineering 
problems in joint NIH funded projects with Prof. E.S. Ward at UT 
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

The projects aim to develop novel image processing and data analysis methods
for fluorescence microscopy live cell experiments (including single molecule
detection) and surface plasmon resonance experiments for the analysis of
protein-protein interactions. No prior knowledge of these techniques is
required.  However, a strong technical background in engineering, mathematics
or software design is desirable and a keen interest in getting involved in
bioengineering related research is necessary. A number of the proposed
techniques make use of advanced system theoretic ideas.

The positions will provide the opportunity to not only work on projects 
of significant technical interest but also to become familiar with the 
fundamental biological questions that are being addressed in the laboratory.

Please send inquiries (resume, names of 3 referees etc.) to 
	Prof. Raimund J. Ober
	Department of Electrical Engineering EC33
	University of Texas at Dallas
	Richardson, TX 75083
	USA
	email: ober@utdallas.edu


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8.11 Phd: K.U.Leuven Belgium

Phd: K.U.Leuven, Belgium

Contributed by: Jan Anthonis , jan.anthonis@agr.kuleuven.ac.be

The candidate will work in the field of classical experimental and 
operational modal analysis applied to the field of agricultural engineering. 
The objective is to exploit the recently developped method to combine the 
operational experimental modal analysis with experimental modal analysis 
where the input is known. By this new method, eigenfrequencies and damping 
can be estimated with a higher accuracy. This allows to monitor better 
machinery or harvested products during operation, storage or ripening.

The position fits within a Flemish funded project by the FWO (Fund of 
Scientific Research) Flanders and ends at 31/12/2007.

The candidate should be able to collaborate within a strong team in the 
laboratory and also within the group of external partners of the project 
located at other universities in Flanders (Belgium).

Required skills:

- knowledge of systems and signals
- basics of modal analysis
- vibrations
- flexible structures
- operate data aquisition equipement
- real field measurements
- work independently
- take initiative
- affinity and familiar to the field of agricultural engineering

The applicants should e-mail a CV, motivation, list of publications and the 
names and adresses of two academic references to

Jan Anthonis
e-mail: jan.anthonis@agr.kuleuven.ac.be
website: http://www.agr.kuleuven.ac.be/aee/amc/index.htm


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8.12 Post-Doc: Intelligent Automation Inc USA

Post-Doc: Intelligent Automation, Inc, USA

Contributed by: Chiman Kwan, ckwan@i-a-i.com

Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a steadily growing R&D firm located in 
Rockville, Maryland, USA. We are currently looking for an post-doc/intern 
researcher to work in our Signal Processing & Controls group. More 
information can be found at (http://i-a-i.com/view.asp?type=homepage).

Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in EE or related field with strong R&D experience in 
the areas of mobile communications and/or optimal power/resource control. 
Experience with of C++, ad-hoc network, and/or network simulation (e.g., ns-
2) is desirable. Knowledge of stochastic control and continuous-time Markov 
chain is also desirable.

This research position is available immidiately and will be up to two years. 
Please forward your resume or questions to ckwan@i-a-i.com


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8.13 Post-Doc: University of Alberta Canada

Post-Doc: University of Alberta, Canada

Contributed by: H.J. Marquez, marquez@ece.ualberta.ca

Applications are invited from well qualified candidates for 2 postdoctoral 
positions in the Advanced Control Systems Laboratory, Department of 
Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta.  The first 
position requires research in control of nonlinear dynamical systems, 
including nonlinear observers, with application in biomedical systems and 
nanosystems. Candidates should have a strong background in Dynamical Systems 
and Control Theory, along with a good record of publications and 
demonstrated experience in nonlinear dynamical systems and control using 
Lyapunov methods. The second position is funded through an agreement between 
University of Alberta, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council 
of Canada and an industrial partner, and requires research in the 
application of advanced control methods to cogeneration systems. Candidates 
should have a strong background in Dynamical Systems and Control Theory, 
along with a good record of publications and demonstrated experience in 
robust control (with experience designing controllers using H-infinity, LMI, 
and/or Model Predictive Control methods) and nonlinear dynamical systems and 
control using Lyapunov methods. Knowledge and experience with cogeneration 
systems would be considered an asset.

The Advanced Control Systems Laboratory is committed to excellence in 
research. The successful candidate will tackle fundamental research problems 
working in close collaboration with a strong research group of students and 
faculty members. 

Send applications (preferably by e-mail) to Dr. H.J. Marquez, Department of 
Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, 
Alberta, T6J 2V4, Canada,
e-mail: marquez@ece.ualberta.ca.
 
For further information about the University of Alberta and the Advanced 
Control Systems Laboratory visit our website:  
http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~marquez/acsl/acsl.html


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8.14 Post-Doc: University of Glamorgan UK

Post-Doc: University of Glamorgan, UK

Contributed by: Qing-Chang Zhong, qczhong@glam.ac.uk

The School of Electronics at the University of Glamorgan, UK, invites 
applications for a full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellowship from highly 
motivated, independent and ambitious PhD recipients in Control Theory and 
Engineering, Mathematics and related areas. 

Applicants should have expertise in robust control, in particular H-infinity 
control, of time-delay systems using frequency-domain approaches and 
stability analysis of time-delay systems. Those who have background in 
process control,  infinite-dimensional systems and industrial applications 
with delay systems are preferable. 

The successful candidate will be offered a 32-month fixed-term contract with 
the possiblity of renewal. The starting salary will be in the range GBP 19, 
342 - 21,174, depending on the experience. There will be an annual 
increment.  Benefits include annual leave and pension etc. The successful 
candidate, if needed, will be given a teaching load of not more than 6 hours 
a week.

The successful candidate will join an internationally recognised research 
group with good research facilities. We have strong collaboration with 
industry and other academic institutions. The research and teaching 
experience gained here will provide an excellent basis for a career in 
industry and academia.

Applications should include the following:
- a letter explaining why you are interested in this post
- a full CV, including list of publications 
- two samples of publications
- the names, postal and E-mail addresses and fax numbers of three 
  academic referees
- a brief summary of previous studies
- a complete application form

Key references can be found at     
http://cap.ee.ic.ac.uk/~zqc/Publications.htm


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8.15 Post-Doc: University of Manchester UK

Post-Doc: University of Manchester, UK

Contributed by: Zhengtao Ding, zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk

Applications are invited for a 33-month post of post-doctoral research 
associate funded by EPSRC, UK’s engineering and physical sciences research 
council. The project is a part of on-going research on control of nonlinear 
systems carried out in Control Systems Centre, School of Electrical and 
Electronic Engineering at University of Manchester. The successful applicant 
will be expected to work on disturbance rejection and output regulation of 
nonlinear systems, with possible applications to vibration suppression in 
aerospace industry. 

The applicant should have a good BSc/BEng (Hons) degree and hold (be about 
to obtain) PhD in Control Systems and he/she should be familiar with the 
some of the latest methods in nonlinear control design and analysis.  
Experience in nonlinear and/or adaptive control design is essential and 
experience in nonlinear vibration suppression in aerospace applications will 
be an advantage.  The post will be available from 1 January 2005, and the 
starting salary is in the range of £19460-£21640 per annum. The closing date 
for application is 14 January 2005. 

Formal applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, 
following the procedures specified. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Z 
Ding, Control Systems Centre, School of Electrical and Electronic 
Engineering, University of Manchester, PO Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD, UK, 
Tel: +44 161 2004663/2754316, Email: zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk 


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8.16 Post-doc: EPFL Lausanne Switzerland

Post-doc: EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland

Contributed by: Dominique Bonvin, dominique.bonvin@epfl.ch

The Laboratoire d'Automatique of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne 
(EPFL) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the area of 
DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a PhD degree in control or 
optimization and who can interact with both graduate students and industry. 
Since the expected length of stay at the EPFL is in the order of 3-4 years, 
the position is ideally suited for a young engineer interested in building 
up the broad and comprehensive research record necessary for a subsequent 
career move. The duties will include the following elements:

- Research in the area of measurement-based dynamic optimization
- Close interaction with doctoral students
- Involvement in collaborative work with industrial partners
- Teaching doctoral-level courses

The Laboratoire d’Automatique is a multidisciplinary teaching and research 
unit that includes two professors, a senior lecturer, 4 research associates, 
about 20 doctoral candidates as well as supporting staff. Research and 
computing facilities are of the highest standard. More information is 
available on the laboratory’s Web site (http://lawww.epfl.ch).

The position is available starting in January 2005 or later. A highly 
competitive salary is offered. The application material should include:

- Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and the name of three
  professional references with phone, postal and e-mail addresses.
- A short description of experiences and future professional objectives.

For further inquiries and application, please write to:
Prof. Dominique Bonvin				
Laboratoire d'Automatique				
EPFL							
CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
voice   : +41 21 693 3843
fax       : +41 21 693 2574
e-mail  : dominique.bonvin@epfl.ch


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8.17 Research Assoc: University of Newcastle Australia

Research Assoc: University of Newcastle, Australia

Contributed by: Reza Moheimani, reza@ee.newcastle.edu.au

The ARC Centre for Complex Dynamic Systems and Control (CDSC), at University
of Newcastle, Australia has an opening for a Research Academic. The Centre is
looking for candidates with a PhD degree (or close to completion) in
electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering and a thorough knowledge of
applied mathematics. A deep knowledge of control systems and affinity with
real-time control system implementation on DSPs, or rapid prototyping systems
is essential. Experience with micro- and nano-positioning systems such as
scanning probe microscopes and/or with smart materials, such as piezoelectric
transducers is highly valued.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary research team, and will
collaborate with Dr. Reza Moheimani and his postgraduate students. The
position is associated with the Laboratory for Dynamics and Control of Smart
Structures (http://rumi.newcastle.edu.au/lab/). Research and computing
facilities of the laboratory are of the highest standard.

The position is available immediately, and is initially for a period of 2
years. The position may be extended for another 2 years, subject to
availability of funding.

More information about this position can be found at:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/employment/adv/47.html


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