Award for the IEEE Control Systems Magazine

Contributed by: Leonard Shaw, lshaw@poly.edu

The IEEE Control Systems Magazine, edited by Tariq Samad, was ranked second 
in the technical content category among the 2002 awards presented by the
Society for Technical Communication (NY Metro Chapter).

IEEE submitted all the leading magazines for this prestigious competition.
Entries for this competition were submitted to one of three categories:
cover design, technical publication or technical article and were
recognized by one of three categories of achievement:  distinguished,
excellence or merit. 

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IEEE CSS Public Information Web Page

Contributed by: Molly H. Shor, shor@ece.orst.edu

The IEEE Control Systems Society is starting a new initiative to share 
information on our Public Information web pages on the research and 
education activities that are ongoing in our community.  The audience for 
this web page is students, professional colleagues, and the general public.  
We would like to highlight scientific, technical, and educational 
accomplishments. 

Request for Contributions

In order to have the most impact, a highly visual and succinct form is 
requested, as you would see in "Scientific American". Pictures are 
important. Please share an important research or educational accomplishment 
and why it matters, and display it in the most forceful manner. 

Please send us only one viewgraph, along with a descriptive paragraph that 
highlights your most outstanding research/education accomplishment. The 
viewgraph should contain the problem statement, a photograph or diagram, the 
approach/accomplishment, and if appropriate, any publicity it received. 
Please send them via e-mail in PowerPoint format.  If you do not use 
PowerPoint, please send a single-page landscape .pdf file in the same format 
(size, dimensions, layout).

Thank you for your help. If you have any questions, please contact one of us 
(shor@ece.orst.edu, rbaheti@nsf.gov). A sample viewgraph and a template are 
available at http://www.ece.orst.edu/~shor/CSS-Public-Information

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3.2 Int School on Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics


Int School on Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics

Contributed by: Carlo Piccardi, carlo.piccardi@polimi.it

2nd International School TOPICS IN NONLINEAR DYNAMICS
Siena (Italy), July 9-11, 2003

Organized by
SICC - Italian Society for Chaos and Complexity
In cooperation with
CSC - Centre for the Studies on Complex Systems, University of Siena

The International School TOPICS IN NONLINEAR DYNAMICS is primarily oriented 
to young researchers and PhD students interested in the theory and 
applications of nonlinear dynamical systems. Aim of the school is to cover
both introductory and advanced topics, with at least one special session
devoted to applications in specific fields. In this 2nd edition of the
school, the topics of general interest are:
 - Control of Chaos and Bifurcations
 - Neural Networks
 - New Trends in Stability Theory for Complex Systems
while a special session is devoted to
 - Chaos in Communication Systems.

LECTURERS
Eyad H. ABED, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
David ANGELI, University of Florence, Italy
Michele BASSO, University of Florence, Italy
Guanrong (Ron) CHEN, City University of Hong Kong, P. R. China
Mauro FORTI, University of Siena, Italy
Giovanni GIAMBENE, University of Siena, Italy
Wei KANG, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, USA
Andrzej G. LOZOWSKI, Southern Illinois University, IL, USA
Carlo PICCARDI, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Tamas ROSKA, Pázmány University, Budapest, Hungary
Gianluca SETTI, University of Ferrara, Italy
Alberto TESI, University of Florence, Italy
Jacek M. ZURADA, University of Louisville, KY, USA

For information and applications, visit the website
http://www.elet.polimi.it/conferences/siena2003 

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3.3 Summer School: Iterative Learning Control

 

Summer School: Iterative Learning Control

Contributed by: Kevin L. Moore, moorek@ece.usu.edu

An international Summer School on Iterative Learning Control (ILC) and 
Repetitive Control (RC) will be held at Utah State University June 8-13,
the week after the American Control Conference, under the sponsorship of
USU's Center for Self-Organizing and Intelligent Systems (CSOIS). The goal
of the summer school, which will feature five invited speakers and up to
18 other participants, is to foster communication between ILC/RC
researchers and introduce new researchers to the field. The atmosphere
will be relaxed, with ample time for in-depth discussions and allowance
for  local sightseeing. CSOIS will provide university housing for the
participants and assist with local transport. No fees will be charged for
attendance, but participantion will be limited. Participants will be
selected based on their background and interest in ILC as well as how
soon they apply.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Kevin Moore at
moorek@ece.usu.edu. More details can be found at
http://www.csois.usu.edu/ilc/summerschool03/ 

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3.4 Trimester on Dynamical and Control Systems

 

Trimester on Dynamical and Control Systems

Contributed by: Claudio Altafini, altafini@sissa.it

        TRIMESTER ON DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
          Trieste, Italy, Sept. 8 - Dec. 7, 2003
       http://www.sissa.it/fa/am/DCS2003/DCS2003.html
Trimester on Dynamical and Control Systems
Trieste, Italy, Sept. 8 -- Dec. 7, 2003.

Organized by: The International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) and
the InternationalCentre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

The activity is primarily intended for Ph. D. students (in mathematics,
engineering, and physics) who are specialized or interested in Dynamical
Systems and Mathematical Control Theory. The emphasis will be on the
singularities of all kinds: caustics, shocks, resonances, bifurcations,
etc, as fields where Dynamical Systems techniques and Control Theory can
naturally interact.  

The activity will consist of a series of courses given by invited lecturers,
research seminars, and a workshop during the last week, where young
participants could present their results.

Fellowships are available for PhD students.

Preliminary list of Lecturers:
  - Andrei Agrachev (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), 
  - Sergei Bolotin (Wisconsin Univ., USA),
  - Alberto Bressan (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), 
  - Walter Craig (McMaster Univ. Hamilton, Canada), 
  - Vittorio Coti Zelati (University of Napoli, Italy),
  - Bronislaw Jakubczyk (Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland),
  - Frederic Jean (ENSTA, Paris),
  - Sergei Kuksin (Heriot-Watt Univ. Edinburgh  UK), 
  - Benedetto Piccoli (IAC, CNR, Rome, Italy), 
  - Andrei Sarychev (Università di Firenze, Italy),
  - Armen Shirikyan (Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France),
  - Vladimir Zakalyukin (Moscow State Univ. and Liverpool Univ.),
  - Mikhail Zhitomirskii (Technion, Haifa, Israel) 

Information regarding scientific program, fellowships, registration etc., 
available at 
    http://www.sissa.it/fa/am/DCS2003/DCS2003.html 

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Chair in Telecomm, Univ of Melbourne, Australia

Contributed by: Iven Mareels, i.mareels@ee.mu.oz.au

CHAIR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

The Position: This Chair is located in the Department of Electrical and 
Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. The University, recognised 
internationally for excellence in teaching and research, is located centrally 
in Melbourne, a vibrant centre of Australian intellectual and cultural life. 
The Chair will be offered to an outstanding candidate with a distinguished 
record in research and teaching in Telecommunications Engineering that is 
consistent with the Department's research interests. The successful candidate 
will have a strategic vision and will be committed to excellence in 
undergraduate and graduate teaching, academic and research leadership. The 
candidate will have a strong record in the management of collaborative 
research projects as well as an ability to secure funding from industry and 
government organizations. 

The Benefits: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated at an 
appropriate level, taking account of the appointee's research record and 
experience. A comprehensive range of salary packaging opportunities, such as 
vehicle leasing, sports membership and childcare, is available. Assistance 
with relocation expenses is available.

Employment Type: This is a full time (continuing) position.

Contact: Professor Rob Evans tel. + 61 3 8344 7208, email r.evans@ee.mu.oz.au
Further information about the position and application procedures can be 
found 
at http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/r/ and information about the University's 
terms and conditions including outside work, superannuation, travel and 
removal expenses and housing assistance is available at 
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au 

Applications To: Deputy Principal, Human Resources, The University of 
Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email 
hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au by 14 February 2003. Applicants must address 
the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing 
date. Please quote position number Y0012144 and include the names, phone, 
facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application. 

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4.2 Controls Engineer SSCI MA USA

 

Controls Engineer, SSCI, MA, USA

Contributed by: Jovan D. Boskovic, jovan@ssci.com

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI), Woburn, MA
Openings in the Autonomous & Intelligent Control Systems Group

Description: SSCI is one of the leaders in the area of on-line adaptive
Failure Detection, Identification and Reconfiguration (FDIR); advanced multi-
modal control design; on-line trajectory generation and path  planning;
constrained optimization and control; and aerospace applications. We seek 
fast learners and team players who can successfully meet the challenges of
analysis and design of highly complex autonomous intelligent control systems
for aerospace  applications. The positions include computer-aided analysis
and design of complex control systems and the use of advanced high-fidelity
vehicle simulations.

1. Research Engineer (Code 02-21)
Required: M.S. in advanced control system design; and Proficiency in
MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Working knowledge of imbedded control systems
and related hardware;

2. Research Engineer (Code 02-11)
Required: PhD in advanced control system design; Background in optimal &
adaptive intelligent control systems; and Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
and C/C++.

Desired for both positions: Background in dynamics & control of aircraft,
aircraft engines and/or spacecraft; Proficiency in other programming languages
and LaTex; UNIX; MS Windows; and US citizenship or permanent residency
preferred but not required.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and attractive job location just
outside Boston. You can send your applications to Ms. Patricia Kelly, Human
Resources Coordinator, Tel: (781) 933-5355, Fax: (781) 938-4752, info@ssci.com

Please include the phone numbers and emails of at least three references in
your application. 

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4.3 Faculty: MIT USA

 

Faculty: MIT, USA

Contributed by: John Tsitsiklis, jnt@mit.edu

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Engineering Systems Division
dual Faculty Search in Engineering Systems Theory
MIT, Cambridge, MA

Candidates are sought with experience and research interests in Engineering 
Systems Theory for a position starting in September, 2003.  We are seeking a
Ph.D. with excellent academic credentials and a strong interest in the
development of theoretical approaches to large-scale engineering systems,
such as software or telecommunication systems. Issues of interest include
system complexity, uncertainty, robustness, flexibility and architecture,
especiallythe relationships among them. Candidates with expertise in areas
of systems and control, optimization, and distributed systems theory are
encouraged to apply.

ESD-EECS Dual Faculty
This will be a dual faculty appointment in the Engineering Systems Division
(ESD) and the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) Department at
MIT. Faculty duties include teaching, research, and supervision of theses in
both within ESD and in the EECS Department. This appointment will be as a
tenure track faculty member.

MIT is especially encouraging minorities and women to apply, because of its
strong commitment to diversity in engineering education, research and 
practice. Applications should be sent to the address below by May 1, 2003,
including a statement of professional interests and goals. Each application
should include a curriculum vitae, up to three papers, and the names and
addresses of three or more individuals who will provide letters of
recommendation. Please arrange to have such letters sent directly to:

Professor Joel Moses, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room NE43-407
Cambridge, MA 02139

or by electronic mail to esd-eecs03@mit.edu (MS Word or plain text).
MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

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4.4 Faculty: National Taiwan University Taiwan

 

Faculty: National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Contributed by: Min-Shin Chen, mschen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw

Faculty: National Taiwan University, Taiwan

The Mechanical Engineering Department at National Taiwan University is 
seeking for 1 or 2 potential faculty candidates at all levels starting in 
September 2003.  Applicants with the following backgrounds are preferred: 
System and Control, Bio-Engineering, Opto-Mechtronics, Nano Technology, MEMS, 
Signal Processing.  A PhD Degree in ME, EE, or its equivalent is required.

All applicants should provide (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a research plan,
(3) a teaching plan, (4) reprints of selected publications, (5) undergraduate
and graduate transcripts, and (6) three reference letters.  

Application deadline is Feb. 20, 2003. Send all application materials to: 
Prof. W. F. Wu, Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National 
Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan.  

Questions can be emailed to Prof. M.S.Chen at mschen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw 

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4.5 Faculty: Univ of Melbourne Australia

 

Faculty: Univ of Melbourne, Australia

Contributed by: Iven Mareels, i.mareels@ee.mu.oz.au

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Univ of Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor in Telecommunications,
Optical Communications, Photonics, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering
(up to six positions)

The Position: The University of Melbourne is an internationally-recognised 
teaching and research institution.  Commitment to excellence is demonstrated 
by innovative academic programs and its record as Australia's largest 
recipient of competitive research funding. You will undertake teaching in the 
broad curriculum offered by the Department of Electrical and Electronic 
Engineering at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will make a 
significant contribution to the research activities of the Department, 
particularly in one or more of the areas of telecommunications, optical 
communications, signal processing, systems engineering and related fields. 
You will hold a PhD in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or an
appropriate equivalent.  A dedication to high-quality teaching and
demonstrated excellence in innovative research in one or more of the areas
of telecommunications, photonics, optical communications, signal processing
and/or systems engineering is essential. Related industry experience is
desirable.  

The Benefits: Salary: AUD 81,293 - 89,561 p.a. (Associate Professor Level D) 
or AUD 67,514 - 77,849 p.a. (Senior Lecturer Level C) or AUD 55,114 - 65,447 
p.a. (Lecturer Level B), plus employer superannuation contributions of 17 
percent.

Employment Type: There are up to 6 full-time (continuing) positions. 

Contact: Ms May Ong tel. +61 3 8344 5167, email m.ong@ee.mu.oz.au  or via the 
Department's website at http://www.ee.mu.oz.au for further information.
Candidates must obtain a position description (http://www.unimelb.edu.au/r/) 
and address all the selection criteria in the position description and 
nominate the level for which you are applying.

Applications To: Deputy Principal, Human Resources, The University of 
Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email 
hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au by 14 February 2003. Applicants must address 
the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing 
date. Please quote position number Y0012145 and include the names, phone, 
facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application. 

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4.6 Flight Control Systems: Seattle USA

 

Flight Control Systems: Seattle, USA

Contributed by: Maclen Marvit, maclen@blueorigin.com

Flight Control Systems Engineer
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA

As part of a newly forming group, this engineer will work with a small number
of other members in software, avionics and hardware controls to design and
develop flight controls systems for rocket and jet driven prototype craft. 
Responsibilities will include development of simulations, navigation,
guidance, and controller software; integrating the avionics, sensors and
actuators; generating the software test plan and flight testing. This person
is expected to identify cost savings and safety improvement opportunities. 
Individuals should be self starting, creative, and work well in a flexible
environment.

Candidates must possess an engineering or science degree and have at least
two years of experience in flight controls design and implementation.
Applicants will work at our facility in Seattle, WA.

Blue Origin LLC is an aerospace R&D firm building a new generation of
spacecraft and launch systems.  Blue Origin seeks creative solutions for
reducing the cost and increasing the safety of launch vehicles.  Blue Origin
has a 20-year vision for developing systems that will enable a viable and
enduring human presence in space. 

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4.7 Head General Engineering: UIUC USA

 

Head, General Engineering: UIUC, USA

Contributed by: Donna Eiskamp, deiskamp@uiuc.edu

Head, Department of General Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications and 
nominations for the full-time position of Head of the Department of General 
Engineering (GE) in the College of Engineering. The Department has 
approximately 20 full-time faculty members, 500 undergraduate students and 50 
graduate students. The Department offers an undergraduate degree that focuses 
on a comprehensive technical education supplemented with an understanding of 
the business environment faced by the practicing engineer. The Department 
also offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Systems and Entrepreneurial 
Engineering. Graduate study focuses on interdisciplinary research and the 
business side of engineering in the areas of mechanical systems, dynamics and 
control, and operations research. The Department has on-going research in 
computational design, optimization, design systems, manufacturing systems, 
nondestructive testing and evaluation, robotics, control systems, system 
dynamics and simulation, operations research/management science, 
communication networks, MEMS, nanotechnology, and biomechanics. Strong 
research ties exist with the Coordinated Science Laboratory and the Beckman 
Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.

The Head is the chief administrative officer of the Department with 
responsibilities for administrative, budgetary, and promotion decisions, and 
for the intellectual leadership of the Department in research, teaching, and 
public service.  The successful candidate will be an individual who has a 
clear vision for continued excellence and national leadership for the 
Department, be a superb scholar, and possess strong leadership skills. The 
Head should have an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline and will hold a 
tenured professor appointment. Salary is negotiable. A starting date of 
August 21, 2003 is desirable. To ensure full consideration, applications 
should be received by March 15, 2003. Applicants should send a curriculum 
vitae, a statement of interest and vision, and the names, addresses and phone 
numbers of five references to: 

Professor Nicholas P Jones, Chair
GE Head Search Committee
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
205 N. Mathews Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-9896; Fax: 217-265-0318
Email: npjones@uiuc.edu

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

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4.8 PhD: Boston University USA

 

PhD: Boston University, USA

Contributed by: Linda Grosser, lgrosser@bu.edu

PhD Fellowships/Assistantships available in systems-related areas for 
PhD applicants to Boston University: 

Boston University's interdisciplinary Center for Information and Systems 
Engineering, CISE, is inviting highly qualified graduate degree applicants 
to its March 21 Open House.

We seek students who have interest in doctoral research in a broad range of 
information and systems theory and applications from a control, applied 
probability, operations research, or numerical computation point of view. 
Our application focus includes: 
* Automation, Robotics & Control; 
* Communications, Networking and Information Systems; 
* Production, Service Systems and Supply Chains; 
* Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition.

We suggest that interested students contact us ASAP with their CV, test 
scores and other relevant material. Qualified applicants will be invited to 
BU at our expense.

www.bu.edu/systems/    Link to affiliated faculty and their research programs
www.bu.edu/systems/engopenhouse.html   Link to March Open House info

Affiliated Faculty:
Murat Alanyali, Asst Prof, ECE 
John Baillieul, AME Chair, and Prof, AME and MFG
Michael Caramanis, CISE Director and Professor, MFG
Jeff Carruthers, Asst Prof, ECE
Christos Cassandras, Prof, MFG and ECE
David Castanon, Prof, ECE
Pierre Dupont, Prof, AME
Michael Gevelber, Assc Porf, MFG
Jian-Qiang Hu, Assc Prof, MFG
Eric Kolaczyk, Asst Prof, MATH/STAT
Yannis Paschalidis, Assc Prof, MFG
Jim Perkins, Assc Prof, MFG
Venkatesh Saligrama, Assc Prof, ECE
David Starobinski, Asst, ECE
Ari Trachtenberg, Asst Prof, ECE
Pirooz Vakili, Assc Prof, MFG
Hua Wang, Assc Prof, AME

More info: Linda Grosser, Administrative Director, Center for Information 
and Systems Engineering, Boston University, 15 St Mary's St, Brookline, MA 
02446, Tel 617 358 1295 Fax 617 358 1298 lgrosser@bu.edu 

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4.9 PhD: City Univ of NY USA 

 

PhD: City Univ of NY, USA 

Contributed by: Jizhong Xiao, jxiao@ccny.cuny.edu

Applicants are invited for PhD positions and Graduate Assistantships (1-2, 
depending on the availability of fund) at the Department of Electrical 
Engineering, City College, City University of New York, USA. 

The students are expected to conduct research in the areas of robotics and 
control. The ideal candidate should have a Master degree with strong 
research experience. Relevant experience with mobile robot and industrial 
manipulators, visual servo control, embedded system design, DSP, sensor 
fusion and motion planning is an asset. TOEFL is required. Acceptable GRE 
score is preferred. 

The applicants should send (a) curriculum vita (b) a list of publications 
(c) a brief statement of their objectives, to Dr. Jizhong Xiao via email at
jxiao@ccny.cuny.edu.  

Further information about the EE Department, City College of New York may be 
obtained from the web page http://www.ccny.cuny.edu. 

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4.10 PhD: University of Twente Netherlands

 

PhD: University of Twente, Netherlands

Contributed by: Peter Breedveld, p.c.breedveld@utwente.nl

Ph.D. position within the Control Engineering group of the Department of 
Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente, The Netherlands for the 
research project:

Port-based approach of complex distributed-parameter system models for 
analysis and simulation

The project is a joint project between the Systems, Signals and Control group 
of the Department of Applied Mathematics and the Control Engineering group of 
the Department of Electrical Engineering. It has recently been approved for 
funding by the national applied research funding organisation STW. 
The aim of the project is to create a synthesis between two successful 
approaches to modeling and simulation of physical engineering systems:  the 
finite element approach to distributed-parameter system models, and the multi-
physics port-based approach to lumped system models.

Please contact p.c.breedveld@utwente.nl or a.j.vanderschaft@math.utwente.nl 
for a detailed description of the project, or go to http://www.ce.utwente.nl/.

Requirements: 
The candidate should have an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in either systems 
theory, applied mathematics, physics or control engineering. A good command 
of the English language is required and experience with at the one hand 
simulation packages like 20-sim or Matlab/Simulink and at the other hand 
finite element packages is welcome, as well as programming skills in C(++). 
Please, send applications including your Curriculum Vitae, list of 
Publications, at least three references we may contact and a cover letter 
stating your motivation to one of the contact persons below (preferably by e-
mail).

Project term and salary 
The position is for four years, start as soon as possible. The salary is 
according to UT standards for Ph.D. students.
Contact:
Dr. ir. P.C. Breedveld
Control Engineering Laboratory
Department of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer  Science
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217, 7500AE Enschede
Phone: +31-53-489-2792
Phone secretary: +31-53-489-2606
Fax: +31-53-489-2223
E-mail: p.c.breedveld@utwente.nl
or
Prof. dr. A.J. van der Schaft 
Systems, Signals and Control group
Department of  Applied Mathematics
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer  Science
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217, 7500AE Enschede
Phone: +31-53-4893449
Phone secretary: +31-53-4893370
Fax: +31-53-4340733
E-mail: a.j.vanderschaft@math.utwente.nl 

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4.11 PhD PDF: Max-Planck-Institut Germany

 

PhD, PDF: Max-Planck-Institut, Germany

Contributed by: Michael Mangold, mangold@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de

PhD/PostDoc Position
Dynamic Simulation and Analysis of Membrane Reactors
The Max-Planck-Institut, Magdeburg

The Max-Planck-Institut Magdeburg invites applications for a doctoral or
postdoctoral position in chemical process engineering. The position will
be part of the DFG research group "Membrane Supported Chemical Reactor
Engineering" (http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/iaut/ca/membran) which has
been established recently at the University of Magdeburg wby a team of
chemical engineers, chemists, and mathematicians. The research group's
main topics are the experimental and theoretical investigation of
different types of membrane reactors as well as the development of novel
applications for membrane reactors. The successful candidate will be
involved in subproject #8 "Modular Dynamic Simulation, Nonlinear
Analysis, and Control of Membrane Reactors". His task will be to develop
a modular set of simulation models for the different types of membrane
reactors studied by the research group. In close co-operation with the
experimentally oriented subprojects, he will analyze the nonlinear
dynamic behaviour of different types of reactors, develop process
control strategies, and assess the potential of membrane reactors for
different industrial applications. The position offers excellent
opportunities to do research in a interdisciplinary team in the field of
membrane reactor development.

Applicants should have a degree in chemical engineering, technical
cybernetics, process control, applied mathematics or physics, with a 
background in process modelling and simulation. Experience with chemical
engineering processes is desirable. The position is open immediately.

Further information can be obtained from, and applications should be sent to
 Dr.-Ing. Michael Mangold
 mangold@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de 
 phone +49 391 6110 361
 fax   +49 391 6110 513
 http://www.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de 

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4.12 Post-Doc PhD: Concordia University Canada

 

Post-Doc, PhD: Concordia University, Canada

Contributed by: Luis Rodrigues, luisrod@me.concordia.ca

Post-Doc, PhD Positions
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada

One Postdoctoral position and one PhD position in Control of Complex 
Dynamical Systems will be available at the Department of Mechanical and 
Industrial Engineering of Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. The 
PhD position can start as a Masters in Mechanical, Industrial or Aerospace 
but it is a requirement that the candidate intends to pursue the PhD program. 
Control applications to systems in the aeronautics and automotive industries 
are not only possible but also highly encouraged. Concordia University is 
located in Montréal, a lovely, charming and unique city with a mix of French, 
English and American cultural environments. Montréal is the capital of the 
Aeronautical industries in Canada. Concordia has tight connections with 
industry, having an Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation. Industrial 
partners in that institute range from Pratt and Whitney to Bombardier, Bell 
Helicopter, CAE, CMC and others. For more information, please see 
http://ciadi.concordia.ca. Research information about the Department can be 
found at http://www.me.concordia.ca/html/research.html. The starting date for 
the programs is September 2003 but it is possible and desirable that the 
candidates start their research during the summer (anytime from June 2003 to 
September 2003).

The applicants are expected to conduct research on novelle control analysis 
and/or synthesis techniques for several classes of complex dynamical systems, 
namely, hybrid systems, strongly nonlinear systems and piecewise-affine 
systems. There is a particular interest in applications of these techniques 
to the fields of vehicle dynamics, aeronautical systems, control of complex 
fluid phenomena, control of biological systems (e.g, human speech), optimal 
control of nonlinear dynamical systems, control of ensembles of autonomous 
vehicles and distributed control.

The Postdoctoral Fellow position is for a fixed term of one year with strong 
possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful applicant would be 
expected to have finished or to be about to complete a PhD in a relevant 
discipline of Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics, 
with previous experience on Control Theory with applications to nonlinear 
systems. Good knowledge on at least two of the areas - Physical Modeling, 
Convex Optimization, Stochastic Control, Signal Processing - and good 
programming skills (C++ , Matlab,Simulink, MEX files, real time operating 
systems) would be a plus.

The successful PhD applicant should have at least a Bachelor in a relevant 
discipline of Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics, 
with previous experience on Analysis of Dynamical Systems and/or Control 
Synthesis Techniques, with an outstanding record of grades in the relevant 
areas for the research. A Master in one of these areas would be a plus.

Anyone interested in more details should send a detailed cv, list of 
publications and three contact references to Professor Luis Rodrigues to the 
email address luisrod@me.concordia.ca , fax number (514)8484524 or by regular 
mail to:

Prof.Luis Rodrigues
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, B-304
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Montréal, Québec
H3G 1M8 

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4.13 Postdoc: Polytechnic Univ USA

 

Postdoc: Polytechnic Univ, USA

Contributed by: Zhong-Ping Jiang, zjiang@control.poly.edu

Outstanding researchers are encouraged to apply for a postdoc position in the 
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Polytechnic University 
(known as "Brooklyn Poly"), New York. The position is available immediately, 
and will be offered for one year initially with possibility of further 
extension depending upon the performance of the researcher and the 
availability of the fund. Salary is negotiable and is tied to the experience 
and track record of the successful candidate. There is also a possibility to 
consider short-term visiting positions, and PhD studentships.

Preference will be given to candidates who have working knowledge, or 
expertise, in at least two of the following topics:

1. Advanced applied control (nonlinear, hybrid, robust, etc).
2. Underactuated mechanical systems (mobile robots, ships, UUV etc).
3. Optimization methods.
4. Telecommunications networks.
5. Wireless communications.
6. Life sciences.

If interested, please send your resume with a list of your publications and
the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees to:

Professor Zhong-Ping Jiang
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Polytechnic University
Six Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
U.S.A.
e-mail: zjiang@control.poly.edu
Web:  http://ctrl.poly.edu/ 

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4.14 Research Assistants or Associates: Imperical College UK

 

Research Assistants or Associates: Imperical College, UK

Contributed by: George Weiss, g.weiss@imperial.ac.uk

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Five Research Assistant or Research Associate positions,
salary range: BP 18,265- BP 25,451 plus BP 2,134 London Allowance.

Five Research Assistant or Research Associate positions are available in
various areas of systems and control theory, power systems, power converters,
MEMS, flow control and two-wheeled vehicles. The successful candidates will
join a team of researchers from the Control and Power Research Group within
the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, led by Professors
David Limebeer and Richard Vinter. The research is funded by EPSRC under a
recently awarded portfolio grant. We are interested in candidates with
background in at least one of the following areas: 

* Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems theory, dissipative systems; 
* Modelling, parameter identification, model reduction, nonlinear 
  estimation; 
* Control system design (including internal models, passivity-based
  control, robust nonlinear control); 
* Optimisation, optimal control, model predictive control; 
* Distributed parameter systems, conservative systems, nonlinear wave 
  propagation; 
* Control of isolated power systems such as electric ships,
  micro-grids and multi-drop DC-links; 
* FACTS and stability enhancement of AC power transmission systems; 
* Control applications (MEMS, flow control, two-wheeled vehicles). 

For a description of the current research in our group please visit 
our web-site (http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/CAP) and, if necessary, contact
members of the group (the e-mail addresses and phone numbers are on
the web-site). We plan to hire persons at the Research Assistant
level and expect them to work towards a Ph.D. while working on this
project. For exceptionally well qualified individuals, we may
consider an appointment at post-doctoral level, as a Research
Associate. The positions are available for three years, starting in 
June 2003 or a few months thereafter. The starting salary is about
BP 18,265 per year (gross) increasing to BP 20,311 per year (gross)
for the third year (at post-doctoral level, the salary is slightly
higher). In addition, each Research Assistant receives a London
Allowance of BP 2,134 per annum (gross), which is meant to compensate
for the high cost of living in the London area. The employment starts
with a probation period of six months. Research Assistants and 
Associates may be asked to take on light teaching duties (supervision
of study groups or laboratory demonstration) without being paid extra
for it, but this is just a few hours per month and in many months it
does not occur. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter
explaining your current interests and relevant background for this
project to Ms. Michelle Hammond, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7
2BT, UK. We encourage application by e-mail to:
   m.hammond@imperial.ac.uk
If you happen to have publications, send (not more than two) by
regular mail. Your CV should indicate two persons who can write a
brief recommendation letter about you, if requested. 
   Closing date for applications: 10th of March 2003. The College 
is striving towards Equal Opportunities. 

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4.15 Research Assoc: KTH Sweden

 

Research Assoc: KTH, Sweden

Contributed by: Karl Henrik Johansson, kallej@s3.kth.se

Scania and Department of Signals, Sensors & Systems, Royal Institute of 
Technology (KTH), invite applications for a post-doctoral research associate 
position in modelling and simulation of complex systems for a period up to 36
months. Candidates should possess a PhD in a related area.

Scania and KTH have several joint projects in the area of modelling and
simulation of heavy vehicles with a focus on energy management, dynamics and
control. There is a need for further coordination in object-oriented
modelling of complex physical systems, which contain mechanical, electrical,
electronic, hydraulic, thermal and control subsystems. Recent development in
object-oriented modelling languages, such as Modelica
(http://www.modelica.org), has led to modelling paradigms that give highly
structured models. An important challenge still, however, is to verify and
validate these complex models. The overall system behaviour can be sensitive
to errors in the component models. There is thus a need to advance the
knowledge of measures of robustness and sensitivity with respect to errors
in components and submodels. Another important area is validation and
calibration of models using experimental data. Here the challenge is to 
develop model debugging tools to find out how reliable models are. A third 
relevant area is in robust simulation, i.e., simulations of the behaviour of a
set of systems. The focus of the research within this Scania-KTH project will 
be on modelling methodologies and tools with application to heavy vehicles.

Scania will be the formal employer, while the location of the post-doc 
position will be divided between KTH and Scania. The work will involve 
research, industrial practice and coordination of activities (PhD courses, 
seminars etc.) within the joint research program described above.

The application, including CV and publication list, marked "Scania
Postdoc" should be sent to Karl Henrik Johansson, Automatic Control, 
Department of Signals, Sensors & Systems, Royal Institute of Technology 
(KTH), 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden, by March 15, 2003.

More information about the position can obtained from
Nils-Gunnar Vågstedt, Scania (nils-gunnar.vagstedt@scania.com), Karl
Henrik Johansson, S3, KTH (kallej@s3.kth.se) and Bo Wahlberg, S3, KTH
(bo.wahlberg@s3.kth.se). General information can be found at
http://www.scania.com and http://www.s3.kth.se/control. 

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4.16 Research Assoc: Univ of Western Australia Australia

 

Research Assoc: Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Contributed by: Victor Sreeram, sreeram@ee.uwa.edu.au

School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering
University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway,
Crawley, Western Australia

This position is funded by the Australian Research Council under the 
Discovery Grants Program, and will involve carrying out research in
conjunction with Dr. Victor Sreeram.  The successful applicant will 
be appointed for a period of two years.

Applicants should have a completed Ph.D. (or be close to completion) in
Engineering or Mathematics with specialization in Control Theory.  The 
successful applicant will work in the area of model and controller
reduction. Several short term (up to one year) VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW
positions are also available.

Salary: AUS 47,664 - AUS 51,163 based on qualification and experience.

Further information can be obtained from Victor Sreeram on email
sreeram@ee.uwa.edu.au or phone +61-8-9380 3069. Applications should include
the names, addresses, and emails of at least two referees. Send applications
to Victor Sreeram on email or fax (+61-8-9380 1065). Applications will be
received until the position is filled. 

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4.17 Senior Researcher: National ICT Australia

 

Senior Researcher: National ICT, Australia

Contributed by: Alexander Lanzon, Alexander.Lanzon@anu.edu.au

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Senior Researcher

National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) is seeking applications from high
performing and entrepreneurial researchers in specific programs of Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) disciplines for a continuing appointment as
Senior Researcher (Level C). This position is to work within the Systems
Engineering and Complex Systems Program.

The program will continue research efforts in developing theory for
Distributed or Hierarchical systems, Nonlinear systems, Adaptive and Learning
systems, Robust Control and Hybrid Systems. Theory and applications are being
developed for Optimization Algorithms, Control and Signal Processing solutions
in the area of Robotics, Vision Systems, Mobile Communications, Coding Theory,
and more recently in the area of Machine Learning, and with potential for
Finance applications. The primary node will be in Canberra but researchers at
the Sydney Node will be significantly involved in this Program.

This position will offer a high level of independence to pursue a research
agenda of your choice within the framework and research vision of the Systems
Engineering and Complex Systems Program (http://nicta.com.au/seacs.html).

Remuneration will be internationally competitive (salary package including 17%
superannuation within the range AD 85,000 to AD 117,000) and funds will be
available also for research support and infrastructure, and international
conference travel support.

Applicants with an interest in being involved in this major new and exciting
ICT research initiative should make initial contact with Professor John Moore,
John.Moore@anu.edu.au, for further information about the research plans of the
program. Selection will take into account excellence of research record and a
potential to contribute to the NICTA Mission 
(http://nicta.com.au/mission.html).

Further information, which details the information required from all
applicants is available on the NICTA website (http://nicta.com.au).  
Applications should be sent to jobs@nicta.com.au.  

The closing date is 28th February 2003. 

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Call for Papers: Asian Journal of Control

Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ntu.edu.tw

Special Issues of Asian J. Control http://www.ajc.org.tw 

1. ADVANCES IN NANO-TECHNOLOGY CONTROL
     Guest Editor:
        Prof. Mi-Ching Tsai
        Department of Mechanical Engineering
        National Cheng Kung University
        Tel: +886-6-2757575  Ext. 62173  Fax: +886-6-235 2344   
        E-mail: mctsai@mail.ncku.edu.tw
     Important Dates:
        Feb. 15, 2003         Deadline for Paper Submission
        July 1, 2003          Completion of first review
        Oct. 1, 2003          Completion of final review
        March 31, 2004        Publication

2. CONTROL OF DISCRETE EVENT SYSTEMS 
     Guest Editor
        Prof. MuDer Jeng
        Department of Electrical Engineering 
        National Taiwan Ocean University
        Keelung 202, Taiwan
        Tel: +886-2-24622192 ext. 6210, Fax: +886-2-24627054
        E-mail: jeng@mail.ntou.edu.tw
     Important Dates
        April 15, 2003        Deadline for Paper Submission
        July 15, 2003         Completion of First Review
        Nov. 15, 2003         Completion of Final Review
        June 30, 2004         Publication

Electronic submissions in PDF, Postscript, or zipped Postscript format 
are required.  Send your manuscripts as email attachments to Prof. Li-Chen 
Fu, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Control at the following address

Prof. Li-Chen Fu
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Taiwan University
Taipei 106, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2362-2209
Fax: +886-2-23657887
E-mail: lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw 

All submissions should include a title page containing the title of the 
paper, full names and affiliations, complete postal and electronic address, 
phone and fax number, an abstract, and a list of keywords. The contacting 
author should be clearly identified. 

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6.2 Call for Papers: IEE-CTA Special Issue on NMPC

 

Call for Papers: IEE-CTA Special Issue on NMPC

Contributed by: Frank Allgower, allgower@ist.uni-stuttgart.de

IEE Proceedings on Control Theory and Applications

Special Issue on
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control

The IEE Proceedings on Control Theory and Applications plans 
to publish a special issue on nonlinear model predictive control. 
The aim of this special issue is to summarize the state of 
the art in the field of nonlinear model predictive control and 
to stimulate new developments by publishing papers on new trends 
and developments covering a wide range of issues in nonlinear 
model predictive control. Topics of interest range from control 
theoretic issues to computational and application related 
developments.

The submission deadline for full papers is  April 1, 2003.
 
Details about the required format and details on where to 
submit papers can be found on the following web-page or
by contacting the guest editor:
http://www.iee.org/Publish/Support/Auth/authproc.cfm . 
Please make sure to send a copy of your submission also to 
allgower@ist.uni-stuttgart.de

Guest Editor:
Frank Allgower
Institute for Systems Theory in Engineering
University of Stuttgart
Pfaffenwaldring 9
70550 Stuttgart, Germany
phone: +49-711-6857733
fax: +49-711-6857735
allgower@ist.uni-stuttgart.de 

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6.3 Contents: Asian Journal of Control 

 

Contents: Asian Journal of Control 

Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ntu.edu.tw

       Table of Contents: Asian Journal of Control
                   (http://www.ajc.org.tw)
      Vol. 4, No. 4: Special Issue on "Advances in PID Control"

ADVANCED PID CONTROL DESIGN AND TUNING

Revisiting the Ziegler-Nichols Tuning Rules for PI Control
  T. Hagglund and K.J. Astrom
A Synthesis Method for Robust PID Controllers for a Class of Uncertain Systems
  S. Solyom and A. Ingrimundarson
Automated Maximum Sensitivity and Phase Margin Specification Attainment in PI
  Control
  J. Crowe and M.A. Johnson
PI Tuning Under Performance Constraints
  QG Wang and H. Ru
Loop-shaping Design of PID Controllers with Constant Ti/Td Ratio
  A. Wallen, K.J. Astrom and T. Hagglund
A Tuning Rule for PID Controller Using DMC Strategy
  M. Haeri
Design of Robust PID Controllers
  T.Z. Wu, Y-T. Juang and J-D Wang
PID and PID-like Controller Design by Pole Placement within D-stable Regions
  Y. Wang, M. Schinkel, T. Schmitt-Hartman, K.J. Hunt
A Novel Robust PID Controllers Design by Fuzzy Neural Network
  C.H. Lee, Y.H. Lee and C.C. Teng

MULTIVARIABLE PID CONTROL

Robust Controller Design and PID Tuning for Multivariable Processes
  W. Tan, T. Chen, H. J. Marquez
The MIMO Predictive PID Control Design
  M.H. Moradi, M.R. Katebi and M.A. Johnson
A New Adaptive Method for Identification of Critical Gain Using  Saturation
  Function
  M. Saeki
A Design of Multiloop Predictive Self-Tuning PID Controllers
  M. Katayama, T. Yamamoto, Y. Mada

APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL ISSUES

Modeling and Robust PI Control of a Fluidized Bed Combuster for Sewage Sludge
  Y. Jia, J. Lunze, A. Wolf
P/PD Types of Override Control System
  Y-Y. Tsai, Y-C. Cheng, C-C. Yu
PD Control for Active Vibration Damping in an Underactuated Nonlinear System
  C. Aguilar-Ibanez and H. Sira-Ramirez 

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6.4 Contents: Automatica

 

Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: H. Kwakernaak, automatica@autsubmit.com

Contents: Automatica, March, 2003
Volume 39, Issue 3

For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions
visit http://www.autsubmit.com

Regular papers

R. H. Chen, D. L. Mingori, J. L. Speyer
Optimal stochastic fault detection filter

J. Y. Ishihara, M. H. Terra, R. M. Sales
The full information and state feedback H2 optimal controllers for
descriptor systems

M. Gevers, X. Bombois, B. Codrons, G. Scorletti, B. D. O. Anderson
Model validation for control and controller validation in a prediction
error identification framework - Part II : illustrations

M. Gevers, X. Bombois, B. Codrons, G. Scorletti, B. D. O. Anderson
Model validation for control and controller validation in a prediction
error identification framework - Part I: theory

Ph. Darondeau, Xiaolan Xie
Linear control of live marked graphs

Hyungbo Shim and Andrew R. Teel
Asymptotic controllability and observability imply semiglobal practical
asymptotic stabilizability by sampled-data output feedback

Brief papers

T. Fliegner, H. Logemann, E. P. Ryan
Low-gain integral control of continuous-time linear systems subject to
input and output nonlinearities

R. Ordonez, K. M. Passino
Control of discrete time nonlinear systems with a time-varying structure

Zhengtao Ding
Global stabilization and disturbance suppression of a class of nonlinear
systems with uncertain internal model

A. Taware, Gang Tao, N. Pradhan, C. Teolis
Friction compensation for a sandwich dynamic system

P. Tondel, T. A. Johansen, A. Bemporad
An algorithm for multi-parametric quadratic programming and explicit MPC
solutions

Qing-Chang Zhong
Frequency domain solution to delay-type Nehari problem

Shengyuan Xu, Tongwen Chen
Robust H_infinity filtering for uncertain impulsive stochastic systems
under sampled measurements

Z. G. Li, C. Y. Wen, Y. C. Soh
Observer based stabilization of switching linear systems

Sheng-Guo Wang
Robust pole clustering in a good ride quality region of aircraft for
matrices with structured uncertainties

Andrew E.B. Lim, Xun Yu Zhou, J. B. Moore
Multiple-objective risk-sensitive control and its small noise limit

Maiying Zhong, Steven X. Ding, James Lam, Haibo Wang
An LMI approach to design robust fault detection filter for uncertain LTI
systems

Technical communiques

W. M. Haddad, T. Hayakawa, V. Chellaboina
Robust adaptive control for nonlinear uncertain systems

I. Ioslovich
Arbitrary fuel-optimal attitude maneuvering of a non-symmetric space
vehicle in a vehicle-fixed coordinate frame

Book reviews

O. Malik
Electric systems, dynamics and stability with artificial intelligence
applications, by James A. Momoh and Mohamed E. El-Hawary

E. Walter
Nonlinear system identification, by Oliver Nelles 

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6.5 Contents: Control and Intelligent Systems

 

Contents: Control and Intelligent Systems

Contributed by: Clarence de Silva, desilva@mech.ubc.ca

VOLUME 30 / Number 1 / 2002

Nonlinear Speech Processing: Overview and Applications;	M. Faúndez-Zanuy, S. 
McLaughlin, A. Esposito, A. Hussain, J. Schoentgen, G. Kubin, W.B. Kleijn, P. 
Maragos	

Higher-Order Statistics-based Nonlinear	Speech Analysis; J. Soraghan, A. 
Hussain, A. Alkulabi, T.S. Durrani	

Modulation and Chaotic Acoustic Features for Speech Recognition; D. 
Dimitriadis, P. Maragos, V. Pitsikalis, A. Potamianos	

An Adaptive FIR Filter for Echo Cancelling using Least Squares with Nonlinear 
Optimal Input Design;	Z.Dj. Banjac, B.D. Kovacevic, M.M. Milosavljevic, 
M.Dj. Veinovic	

Improved Background Noise Reduction using a Low-Complexity Architecture;
M.A. Tuffy, D.I. Laurenson	

The Use of Eigen-coded Neural Network for Robust Speech Recognition; K.A. Al

For paper submission information please go to: 
http://www.actapress.com/journals/journals.htm 

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6.6 Contents: IEEE Trans on Control Systems Technology

 

Contents: IEEE Trans on Control Systems Technology

Contributed by: Mikhail Skliar, mikhail.skliar@utah.edu

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
JANUARY 2003, VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1

EDITORIAL
Ten Years Later
   M. Bodson

PAPERS
Direct Versus Indirect Line of Sight (LOS) Stabilization
   P. J. Kennedy and R. L. Kennedy

Discrete-Time Composite Nonlinear Feedback Control With an Application in
Design of a Hard Disk Drive Servo System
   V. Venkataramanan, K. Peng, B. M. Chen, and T. H. Lee

Position Control of X-Y Table at Velocity Reversal Using Presliding Friction 
Characteristics
   E. -C. Park, H. Lim, and C.-H. Choi

Control of a Jib-Type Crane Mounted on a Flexible Structure
   K. Takagi and H. Nishimura

Application of Dual-Rate Modeling to CCR Octane Quality Inferential Control
   D. Li, S. L. Shah, T. Chen, and K. Z. Qi

Tracking Control of an Underactuated Ship
   E. Lefeber, K. Y. Pettersen, and H. Nijmeijer 

Control Using Equal Length Shaped Commands to Reduce Vibration
   C. F. Cutforth and L. Y. Pao 

An LMI-Based Nonlinear Attitude Control Approach
   L.-L. Show, J.-C. Juang, and Y.-W. Jan

BRIEF PAPERS
Robust Speed and Torque Estimation in Electrical Drives by Second-Order 
Sliding Modes
   G. Bartolini, A. Damiano, G. Gatto, I. Marongiu, A. Pisano, and E. Usai

Design of Matching Circuit Controllers for Radio-Frequency Heating
   C. J. Cottee and S. R. Duncan

Nonlinear Control of a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
   P. Setlur, J. R. Wagner, D. M. Dawson, and B. Samuels

Observer-Based Tension Feedback Control With Friction and Inertia Compensation
   K. C. Lin 

A Distributed State Estimation and Control Algorithm for Plantwide Processes
   R. Vadigepalli and F. J. Doyle III

Experimental Study of Sliding Mode Control for a Benchmark Magnetic Bearing 
System and Artificial Heart Pump Suspension
   J.-H. Lee, P. E. Allaire, G. Tao, J. A. Decker, and X. Zhang

Experimental Characterization and Quadratic Programming-Based Control of 
Brushless-Motors
   F. Aghili, M. Buehier, and J. M. Hollerbach

Robust Tuning of Power System Stabilizers Using LMI-Techniques
   H. Werner, P. Korba, and T. C. Yang

LETTERS
H2 Optimal Reduced Order Control Design Using a Fuzzy Logic Methodology With 
Bounds on System Variances
   M. F. Selekwa and E. G. Collins, Jr

Comments on "Discrete-Time Variable Structure Controller With a Decoupled 
Disturbance Compensator and Its Application to a CNC Servomechanism"
   K. Zhang, H. Su, K. Zhuang, and J. Chu

Authors' Reply to "Comments on 'Discrete-Time Variable Structure Controller 
With a Decoupled Disturbance Compensator and Its Application to a CNC 
Servomechanism"'                
   Y. Eun, J.-H. Kim, K. Kim, and D. -I. Cho

Errata to "Multiobjective Control of a Four-Link Flexible Manipulator: A 
Robust H2 Approach"
   Z. Wang 

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6.7 Contents: Int Journal of Adaptive Control and Sig Proc

 

Contents: Int Journal of Adaptive Control and Sig Proc

Contributed by: Zoe Mitchell, technology_uk@wiley.co.uk

International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing
Volume 17, Issue 1, 2003.
Online ISSN: 1099-1115, Print ISSN: 0890-6327

Pages: 1-18
Reduction of dimensionality in choosing optimal control
Ellida M. Khazen

Pages: 19-32
A new adaptive backstepping control algorithm for motion control systems  -  
an implicit and symbolic computation approach
Jen-te Yu, Jie Chang

Pages: 33-50
Identification of a class of non-linear parametrically varying models
F. Previdi, M. Lovera

Pages: 51-65
Bayesian estimation of traffic lane state
Ivan Nagy, Miroslav Kárný, Petr Nedoma, ?árka Vorá?ová

Pages: 67-84
Lyapunov-based backward-horizon adaptive stabilization
Ravinder Venugopal, Venkatesh G. Rao, Dennis S. Bernstein 

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6.8 Contents: Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics

 

Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics

Contributed by: Jen Samuels, jens@aiaa.org

Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
Vol. 26, No. 1

EDITORIAL
Annual Business G. T. Schmidt p. 1
Reviewers for 1 October 2001 - 30 September 2002 p. 8
Editorial Policy Statement on Numerical Accuracy & Experimental Uncertainty 
p. 9
Ethical Standards for Publication of Aeronautics and Astronautics Research
p. 10
AIAA Manuscript Review Process p. 11

HISTORY OF KEY TECHNOLOGIES

Helicopter Control Systems: A History
R. W. Prouty and H. C. Curtiss Jr. p. 12 

FULL-LENGTH PAPERS

Comparison of Agility Metrics to Beck Agility Metrics Using Linear Error 
Theory
J. Valasek and D. M. Smith p. 19

Long-Term Third-Body Effects via Double Averaging
R. A. Broucke p. 27 

Third-Body Perturbation in Orbits Around Natural Satellites
A. F. B. A. Prado  p. 33

Second-Order Relative Motion Equations
C. D. Karlgaard and F. H. Lutze p. 41

Optimal Two-Impulse Rendezvous Using Multiple-Revolution Lambert Solutions
H. Shen and P. Tsiotras p. 50

Stabilizing Motion Relative to an Unstable Orbit: Applications to Spacecraft 
Formation Flight
D. J. Scheeres, F.-Y. Hsiao, N. X. Vinh p. 62

Optimal Impulsive Control of Relative Satellite Motion
W. E. Wiesel p.74

New Form of Kane's Equations of Motion for Constrained Systems
A. H. Bajodah, D. H. Hodges, Y.-H. Chen p. 79

Flight Motion of a Continuously Elastic Finned Missile
C. H. Murphy and W. H. Mermagen p. 89

Neural Network Approach for Nonlinear Aeroelastic Analysis
O. Voitcu and Y. S. Wong p. 99 

Determining If Two Solid Ellipsoids Intersect
S. Alfano and M. L. Greer p. 106

Onboard Generation of Three-Dimensional Constrained Entry Trajectories
Z. Shen and P. Lu p. 111 

Detecting Global Positioning Satellite Orbit Errors Using Short-Baseline 
Carrier-Phase Measurements
B. Pervan and F.-C. Chan p. 122

Formation Flight Optimization Using Extremum Seeking Feedback
P. Binetti, K. B. Ariyur, M. Krstíc, F. Bernelli p. 132

Pilot-Performed In-Trail Spacing and Merging: An Experimental Study
A. R. Pritchett and L. J. Yankosky p. 143 

Fault Tolerant Flight Control
M. Pachter and Y.-S. Huang p. 151

Nonlinear Disturbance Observer-Enhanced Dynamic Inversion Control of Missiles
W.-H. Chen p. 161

ENGINEERING NOTES 

F-14 Aircraft Lateral-Directional Adaptive Control Using Subspace 
Stabilization
C. Tournes and B. Landrum p. 167

Employing Soft Computing Techniques to Study Stability and Control in 
Aircraft 
Design
N. Ali and K. Behdinan p. 169

Flutter Supression Using Linear Optimal and Fuzzy Logic Techniques
Z. Adin, J. Z. Ben-Asher, K. Cohen, B. Moulin, T. Weller p. 173

Optimal Trajectory Analysis for Deployment/Retrieval of Tethered Subsatellite 
Using Metric
H. A. Fujii and H. Kojima p. 177

Dynamic Modeling of Ring Nutation Dampers
R. Reynolds p. 180

Gravity-Turn Descent from Low Circular Orbit Conditions
C. R. McInnes p. 183

Riccati Dichotomic Basis Method for Solving Hypersensitive Optimal Control 
Problems
A. V. Rao p. 185

Stability and Convergence of a Hybrid Adaptive Feedforward Observer
C. M. Tran and S. C. Southward p. 189 

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6.9 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications

 

Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications

Contributed by: Hans Schneider, hans@math.wisc.edu

Linear Algebra and its Applications
Volume 362, Pages 1-302 (15 March 2003)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chain addition cycles, Pages 1-10
Jody M. Lockhart and William P. Wardlaw

On the limit products of a family of matrices, Pages 11-27
N. Guglielmi and M. Zennaro

Five-diagonal matrices and zeros of orthogonal polynomials on the unit 
circle, Pages 29-56
M. J. Cantero, L. Moral and L. Velazquez

Facial structures for unital positive linear maps in the two-dimensional 
matrix algebra, Pages 57-73
Seung-Hyeok Kye

On trees with perfect matchings, Pages 75-85
Jason J. Molitierno and Michael Neumann

Reducible pattern k-potent ray pattern matrices, Pages 87-99
Jeffrey Stuart

Relationship of eigenvalues for USAOR iterative method applied to a class of 
p-cyclic matrices, Pages 101-108
Ruiming Li

The Laplacian eigenvalues of mixed graphs, Pages 109-119
Xiao-Dong Zhang and Rong Luo

The limit points of Laplacian spectra of graphs, Pages 121-128
Ji-Ming Guo

The intersection of the similarity and conjunctivity equivalence classes, 
Pages 129-136
Mark A. Mills

Moore-Penrose biorthogonal systems in Euclidean spaces, Pages 137-143
Miroslav Fiedler

Additive rank-one preserving surjections on symmetric matrix spaces, Pages 
145-151
Chong-guang Cao and Xian Zhang

A companion matrix resultant for Bernstein polynomials, Pages 153-175
Joab R. Winkler

Spectrally stable matrices, Pages 177-189
Terry Lenker and Sivaram Narayan

On the construction of a Jacobi matrix from its mixed-type eigenpairs, Pages 
191-200
Zhen-yun Peng, Xi-yan Hu and Lei Zhang

Structure theorem for the rotation group over Q, Pages 201-209
Guoyang Liu and Lewis C. Robertson

Perturbation analysis of the maximal solution of the matrix equation
X+A*X-1A=P. II, Pages 211-228
Ji-gunag Sun and Shu-Fang Xu

New perturbation results on pseudo-inverses of linear operators in Banach 
spaces, Pages 229-235
Jiu Ding

Convergence theorems for parallel multisplitting two-stage iterative methods 
for mildly nonlinear systems, Pages 237-250
Zhong-Zhi Bai and Chuan-Long Wang

Matrix representation of quaternions, Pages 251-255
Richard William Farebrother, Jurgen Gro[ss] and Sven-Oliver Troschke

Enriched Krylov subspace methods for ill-posed problems, Pages 257-273
D. Calvetti, L. Reichel and A. Shuibi

Matrix inequalities with applications to the theory of iterated kernels, 
Pages 275-286
William Banks, Asma Harcharras, Stefan Neuwirth and Eric Ricard

A rank criterion for the order of a pole of a matrix function, Pages 287-292
Fei Zhou

A note on the integer eigenvalues of the Laplacian matrix of a balanced 
binary tree, Pages 293-300
Oscar Rojo and Matilde Pena

Author index, Pages 301-302
Editorial board, Pages ii-iii 

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6.10 Contents: MCSS

 

Contents: MCSS

Contributed by: Jan H. van Schuppen , mcss@cwi.nl

Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS)
Volume 15 (2002), Number 4

F. Albertini and D. D'Alessandro,
Observability and forward-backward observability 
of discrete-time nonlinear systems.
MCSS 15 (2002), 275-290.

O.J. Staffans,
Passive and conservative continuous-time impedance and scattering systems.
Part I: Well-posed systems.
MCSS 15 (2002), 291-315.

L. Moreau, W. Michiels, D. Aeyels and D. Roose,
Robustness of nonlinear delay equations with respect to input perturbations:
A trajectory based approach.
MCSS 15 (2002), 316-335.

D. Angeli and D. Neþic,
A trajectory based approach for stability robustness of nonlinear systems
with inputs.
MCSS 15 (2002), 336-355.

B. Jacob and H. Zwart,
Properties of realization of inner functions.
MCSS 15 (2002), 336-379.

INFORMATION
The tables of contents of MCSS and the .pdf files of its papers are available
from the publisher Springer at:
http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00498/index.htm

Information on MCSS is available also at the Editors' home pages:
www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/mcss.html  www.math.rutgers.edu/~sontag/mcss.html

Address for submissions by email or regular mail:
J.H. van Schuppen (Editor-in-Chief MCSS)
CWI
P.O.Box 94079
1090 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Email mcss@cwi.nl 

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6.11 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control

 

Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control

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

Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC)
Vol. 23, No. 4, October 2002

M. P. Fard, "Passivity Analysis of Nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli Beams" p. 239

R. Ergon, "Noise Handling Capabilities of Multivariate Calibration Methods"
p. 259

O. M. Aamo and T. I. Fossen, "Tutorial on Feedback Control of Flows, Part II:
Diagnostics and Feedback Control of Mixing" p. 275

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

MIC is now available online for subscribers and for others on a 
pay-per-view basis, at EBSCO Online, http://www.ebsco.com/online/ 

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2003 IEEE ISIC

Contributed by: Gary G. Yen, gyen@okstate.edu

On behalf of the Program Committee of the 2003 IEEE International Symposium 
on Intelligent Control (http://vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg/~isic2003) to be held in 
the Westin Galleria Houston, Texas, USA during the week of October 5-8, 2003, 
we would like to cordially invite you to submit a paper or to organize an 
invited session within your expertise of Intelligent Control. 

Due to a great demand, THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE HAS GRACIOUSLY EXTENDED THE 
DEADLINE TILL FEBRUARY 15, 2003.

The conference will feature plenary speakers Profs. Frank Lewis, TH Lee and 
Ricardo Sanz on the subjects of network control, intelligent mechantronic and 
distributive intelligence, respectively. A panel session will address the 
state-of-the-art progresses and grand challenges faced in the field of 
Intelligent Control. Specialized workshops/tutorials organized by 
international leaders will cover subjects such as embedded systems, multi-
resolutional analysis, fuzzy control, smart software designs, evolutionary 
control and computational intelligence for control. Invited sessions will 
cater focused themes such as adaptive critic control, multi-agent 
architecture, distributed intelligence, particle swarm optimization, fault 
diagnosis, fuzzy modeling and intelligent control applications in IVHS, 
robotics and process industry, just to name a few.

The Organizing Committee will seek every possible means to deliver a world-
class technical event and would like to sincerely invite you and your 
colleagues and students to join us to make this a reality. Please feel free 
to visit the official 2003 ISIC homepage at
  http://vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg/~isic2003 
for further information.

The important dates of the conference include: 
  January 31, 2003 Regular Papers, Invited Session & Workshop Proposals Due
  March 31, 2003   Notification of Acceptance/Rejection Decision
  May 31, 2003     Final Camera-Ready Papers Due. 

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7.2 African Control Conference South Africa

 

African Control Conference, South Africa

Contributed by: Ed Boje, boje@nu.ac.za

African Control Conference
Cape Town, South Africa, 3-5 December 2003
http://www.sacac.org

Topics of interest include but are not limited to: industrial applications, 
robotics, manufacturing, guidance and aerospace control, power systems, 
process control, measurement and sensing, identification and estimation, 
signal processing, modeling and simulation, fault detection, model 
validation, multivariable control, adaptive control,optimal control, 
robustness, intelligent control, non-linear control, expert systems, neural 
nets, control engineering education, and computer aided design.

Plenary speakers: 
Prof. Sigurd Skogestad (Norwegian Univ. of Science and Technology)
Prof. David Limebeer (Imperial College)
Contact jtapson@ebe.uct.ac.za or boje@nu.ac.za 

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7.3 Conf on Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems

 

Conf on Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems

Contributed by: Mitch Kokar, kokar@coe.neu.edu

International Conference
Integration of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems: KIMAS'03: 
Modeling, Exploration, and Engineering
http://www.ieee-boston.org/kimas03.htm

Sponsored by IEEE Boston Section in cooperation with IEEE NN Society
and IEEE SMC Society, AAAI, INNS, US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, DARPA

General Chair		  L. Perlovsky, US AF
Program Chair		  A. Meystel, Drexel University

Note: New Deadlines!!!

Dates and places
Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge MA  	1-3 October 2003
Proposals for tutorials and sessions	1 March 2003
Abstract due				1 March 2003
Notification of acceptance		1 April 2003
Paper due				1 July  2003

Focal themes. The following fundamental ideas will be the focal
   themes at this conference:
   1. Models and Similarity Measures for Image Recognition, Natural
   Language Processing, Situation Analysis
   2. Multiagent Calculus: Theoretical Fundamentals for Analysis of
   Knowledge Intensive Systems
   3. Multiresolutional Systems for Knowledge Representation
   4. Mechanisms of Integration: Algorithms and Processes of
   Generalization/Instantiation
   5. Architectures of Intellect-like Computational Processes
   6. Search for Exploring Bodies of Data, Information, and Knowledge
   7. Hypotheses Generation and Disambiguation in Knowledge Intensive
   Systems

Researchers from academia, commerce, and defense research centers will
exchange ideas.  Program managers will inform on the directions of
research and development.

The conference will include invited and contributed sessions, plenary
lectures and discussions, and tutorials.

Abstract Submission Procedure
A 1 - 2 page abstract may be submitted. The deadline for submission is Mar 1,
2003. Electronic submissions may be sent to: alex@impact.drexel.edu

Hard copy submissions may be sent to:
 Alex Meystel
 KIMAS '03 Technical Program Chair
 ECE Dept., Drexel University
 Philadelphia, PA, USA 19104

Exhibit Information. A small number of exhibits will be made available. If
you are interested, please contact Bob Alongi,IEEE Boston Section at,
sec.boston@ieee.org. 

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7.4 Fusion 2003

 

Fusion 2003

Contributed by: Darko Musicki, d.musicki@ee.mu.oz.au

Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion (Fusion 2003)
ISIF - International Society of Information Fusion
8 - 11 July 2003
Cairns, Australia
http://www.Fusion2003.org

The Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion, Fusion 2003, will be
held at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns, Queensland, Australia on July 8 - 11,
2003. This international four-day conference is intended to provide a forum
for scientists and engineers to working in all aspects of information fusion.

Topics of Interest
A. Theoretical and Technical Advances
Information modeling and learning, probability and statistics, fuzzy sets and
rough sets, fuzzy logic and expert systems methods, possibility theory,
evidential reasoning, random sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms,
neuro-mimetic approaches, artificial intelligence, logic, Bayesian methods,
stochastic methods, processing of imprecise information, nonlinear estimation
and filtering, semiotics, other emerging methodologies

B. Algorithms and Systems
Target detection and tracking, target recognition and classification, data
association, sensor registration, situation assessment, image or sensor data
fusion, pattern recognition, machine intelligence, database fusion,
knowledge-based systems, data mining, sensor or resource management,
valuation-based systems, integrated systems, distributed systems, system
design, computer network security, algorithms and performance, hardware and
software issues

C. Applications
Radar and communications, signal and image processing, defense systems,
robotics and control, manufacturing and automation, diagnostics and fault
detection, vehicles and transportation systems, navigation, positioning and
guidance, GPS technologies, economy, business and finance, surveillance and
situation assessment, remote sensing and geo-information, medicine, biology,
and diagnostics, information systems and decision aid, data acquisition and
testing, machine vision and learning, security and safety applications, other
applications

IMPORTANT DATES
    - Special sessions due: 15 January 2003
    - Draft Papers Submission:  1 February 1 2003
    - Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2003
    - Camera Ready Submissions: 15 May 15 2003
    - Conference: 8-11 July 2003

CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS
The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective organizers
are requested to send a session proposal to Branko Ristic
Branko.Ristic@dsto.defence.gov.au 

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7.5 Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control

 

Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control

Contributed by: Oded Maler, maler@imag.fr

                              Call for Participation
              Hybrid Systems:  Computation and Control  (HSCC 2003)
                           Sixth International Workshop
                            Prague,  The Czech Republic
                             April 3-5 (Thu-Sat), 2003
                             http://www-hscc03.imag.fr 

Invited Speakers (Tentative): 
David Berlinski 
  (author of "A Tour of the Calculus" and "The Advent of the Algorithm"):
  On Discrete and Continuous Mathematics
David Harel
  (Weizmann Institute of Science):
  A Grand Challenge: Full Reactive Modeling of a Multi-Cellular Animal
Udi Peless 
  (Friendly Robotics Inc.):
  Developing Home Robotics Products: Challenges and Lessons Learned  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: http://www.guarant.cz/hscc2003/

The Workshop on Hybrid Systems attracts researchers from academia
and industry interested in modeling, analysis, and implementation of
dynamic and reactive systems involving both discrete (integer,
logical, symbolic) and continuous behaviors.  It is a forum for the
latest developments in all aspects of hybrid systems, including formal
models and computational representations, algorithms and heuristics,
computational tools, and new challenging applications.  The Sixth HSCC
International Workshop continues the series of workshops held in
Grenoble, France (HART'97), Berkeley, California, USA (HSCC'98),
Nijmegen, The Netherlands (HSCC'99), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
(HSCC 2000), Rome, Italy (HSCC2001) and Palo Alto, California USA
(HSCC2002).  

Workshop co-chairs: 
 Amir Pnueli                             
 Department of Computer Science          
 Weizmann Institute of Science           
 Rehovot 76100                           
 Israel                                  
 amir@wisdom.weizmann.ac.il            

 Oded Maler
 CNRS-VERIMAG
 2, av. de Vignate
 38610 Gieres
 France
 maler@imag.fr 

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7.6 IFAC Workshop on Time-Delay Systems

 
IFAC Workshop on Time-Delay Systems

Contributed by: Pierre-Alexandre Bliman, pierre-alexandre.bliman@inria.fr

			CALL FOR PAPERS
	     IFAC WORKSHOP ON TIME-DELAY SYSTEMS
		  INRIA, Rocquencourt, France 
		     September 8-10, 2003
	       http://www.inria.fr/tds03.html
		   contacts: tds03@inria.fr

This IFAC Workshop on Time-Delay Systems is the fourth of the series, after
Grenoble (France, 1998), Ancona (Italy, 2000) and Santa Fe (USA, 2001).
The present meeting will be held in Rocquencourt, 20km from Paris (France).

The objective of the organizers to bring together specialists of the field,
considered in the most extensive sense. High-level contributions on the many
aspects of control of delay systems, ranging from theroretical to
applications, are solicited. Contributions on related domains (including e.g.
2-D and n-D systems, control of uncertain systems, etc) will be considered
with great interest, provided they present explicitly their relations with
delay systems. Industrial participations are welcome.

IMPORTANT DATES
	Submission Deadline:	     March 30, 2003
	Notification of Acceptance:  June 15, 2003
	Final Manuscripts:	     July 20, 2003

SPONSORS
Sponsored by  IFAC Technical Committee on Linear Systems 
Co-sponsored by IFAC Technical Committee on Nonlinear Systems 
Co-sponsored by IFAC Technical Committee on Robust Control 
Local sponsors: SEE and INRIA
With the support of: CNRS

DETAILS
For more details, consult the website at http://www.inria.fr/tds03.html 

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7.7 Int Sensors and Sensor Networks at IMECE 2003

 

Int Sensors and Sensor Networks at IMECE 2003

Contributed by: Jordan Berg, jordan.berg@ttu.edu

Intelligent Sensors and Sensor Networks
2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 16 - 21, 2003
Washington Marriott Wardman Park & Omni Hotels, Washington, D.C.

The Sensors and Instrumentation Panel of the Dynamic Systems and Control
Division of the ASME is soliciting papers for several technical sessions on
Intelligent Sensors and Sensor Networks at the 2003 IMECE.

The increasing complexity of industrial systems and processes require the
use of intelligent or smart sensors and, often times, a network of sensors
to allow for more comprehensive, accurate, and timely gathering of
characteristic parameters of the systems to be monitored and controlled.
Effective use of the sensor data relies on efficient data transfer
mechanisms to move the large amount of information through the network,
often within a limited bandwidth. Furthermore, it requires new sensor
designs and sensing topology to be developed to allow for networked,
distributed, and intelligent applications.

Papers dealing with the theoretical and experimental aspects of sensor
networking are invited. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
 Strategies for distributed sensing; Sensor data fusion; Architecture for
 networked sensors; Intelligent decision making; Sensor placement strategies;
 Power supply for sensors; Learning strategies for sensors; Sensors for
 nanotechnology; Sensors for biomedical applications; Sensors for automotive
 applications; Sensors for manufacturing; Sensors for space applications;
 Sensors for process condition monitoring; Sensors for infrastructure health
 monitoring

All papers must be submitted on-line at
   www.asmeconferences.org/congress03/CallForPapers.cfm
In the event of problems with web-based submission, or for any further
questions, contact the session chair or co-chair listed below.

Prof. Robert Gao
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Engineering Lab Building
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: (413) 545-0868
Email: gao@ecs.umass.edu

Prof. Jordan Berg 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1021
Phone: (806) 742-3563
Email: jordan.berg@ttu.edu

The submission deadlines are:
February 14, 2003:  Manuscript submission for DSCD Best Student Paper
                    Award consideration. 
February 28, 2003:  Regular submission of full manuscript for peer review.
May 5, 2003:	    Notification to authors on manuscript review. 
July 30, 2003:	    Submission of final paper with related ASME Forms. 

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7.8 Stochastic Networks Conference

 

Stochastic Networks Conference

Contributed by: Peter W. Glynn, glynn@stanford.edu

International Conference on Stochastic Networks
July 19-24, 2004
Centre de Recherches Mathematiques
Universite de Montreal, Canada

This week-long workshop will continue a tradition of similar meetings held at
irregular intervals over the last 15 years or so. The most recent such
meeting was the 2002 meeting held at Stanford University . These meetings
have brought together mathematicians and applied researchers who share an
interest in stochastic network models. 

Like its predecessors, the Montreal Stochastic Networks Conference (Sponsor: 
Centre de Recherches Mathematiques ) will emphasize new model structures and 
new mathematical problems that are motivated by contemporary developments in 
business and technology, with particular emphasis on data networks and 
electronic business. We expect to have talks on other application areas too,
like manufacturing and supply chain management, and on mathematical methods 
for stochastic network analysis.  There will be invited talks over a six-day 
period (Monday through Saturday), with plenty of time in the interstices for 
informal discussion. For further information,please visit: 
http://www.stanford.edu/group/stochnetconf/ 

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7.9 Sym on Autonomous Intelligent Networks and Systems

 

Sym on Autonomous Intelligent Networks and Systems

Contributed by: Raja Sengupta, sengupta@ce.berkeley.edu

2nd Symposium on Autonomous Intelligent Networks and Systems 
At Santa Lucia Complex, Bologna, Italy June 30 to July 1, 2003.
URL: http://path.berkeley.edu/ains/

The goal of this annual symposium, sponsored by the IEEE Control Systems 
Society and the Office of Naval Research, has been to explore and encourage 
research that would support the development of intelligent networks 
consisting of many autonmous agents, including UAV’s, UGV’s, or AUV’s, 
interacting with the physical world in a distributed but coordinated 
fashion, and also to explore applications of such systems for defense, 
security, industrial control, environmental monitoring, and planetary 
exploration. As in the first symposium held last year at UCLA, this 
symposium will explore technological advances in a number of disciplines 
that would support such a vision; these include communications systems, 
collaborative robotic systems, battlefield networks, and neuro-biological 
systems. A major goal is to foster collaboration, on an international scale, 
through the identification of common models, tools and methodologies and of 
opportunities for collaboration among engineers and scientists working on 
related problems with different perspectives.

This symposium will serve as a forum for intelligent agent technologists and 
visionaries from academia, industry and research labs. Papers may describe 
research or technology advances as well as ongoing prototyping efforts, 
experience reports, case studies, and descriptions of interesting systems. 
Submissions that describe future visions as well as practical technologies 
of significance and relevance to this area are encouraged. Papers, written 
in English, should not exceed 3000 words. Papers must be unpublished and 
must not be submitted for publication elsewhere. A selection of the papers 
will be published as a Reference Book. Authors should submit an extended 
abstract (max 3 pages), a complete list of authors and their affiliations, a 
contact person for correspondence, and e-mail addresses. Papers may be 
accepted either for oral or poster presentation. Both Abstract and Papers 
must be submitted in electronic form (PDF) to ainspapers@path.berkeley.edu.

Topics include but are not limited to
 *  Self-configuring agent-based wireless networks
 *  Collaborative robotic systems, including large robotic “swarms”
 *  Large-scale emergent behavior
 *  Hierarchical system organizations and dynamic system re-organization
 *  Systems informed by advances in neuro-biological networks
 *  Distributed sensing and control networks
 *  Cooperative behavior in natural and artificial systems
 *  Software architecture for large-scale systems
 *  Simulation of large scale distributed systems
 *  Experimental platforms for the study of autonomous agents
 *  Security in distributed systems
 *  Fault tolerant distributed agent networks
 *  Resource management in autonomous systems

Important Dates
 *  Electronic Abstract Submission February 24th, 2003
 *  Acceptance/Rejection Notification March 24th, 2003
 *  Camera Ready Manuscripts due April 21th, 2003 

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7.10 Workshop on Numerical Linear Algebra

 

Workshop on Numerical Linear Algebra

Contributed by: Lothar Reichel, reichel@math.kent.edu

The workshop "Recent Trends in Numerical Linear Algeba" will be held at the
University Carlos III in Leganes outside Madrid, Spain, June 16-17, 2003.
The speakers include

* Dario Bini. Universita di Pisa. Italy.
* Daniela Calvetti. Case Western Reserve University. USA.
* Raymond  Chan. Chinese University Hong Kong. China.
* Gene Golub. Stanford University. USA.
* William Gragg. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey. USA
* Franklin Luk. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. USA.
* Froilan Martinez Dopico. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Spain.
* Michael Ng. University of Hong Kong. China.
* Vadim Olshevsky. University of Connecticut. USA.
* Lothar Reichel. Kent State University. USA.
* Qiang Ye. University of Kentucky. USA.

Further information can be found at the web site:
http://www.uc3m.es/uc3m/dpto/MATEM/investigacion/congresoalgebra.html

If you are interested in participating in the workshop, please fill out the
registration form at the above web site as soon as possible, and no later
than May 31. For further information about the workshop please contact
F. Marcellan by e-mail: pacomarc@ing.uc3m.es 

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