Contributed by: Ravi Rajamani, rajamar@utrc.utc.com

Change of address for Ravi Rajamani

New coordinates:

Ravi Rajamani
United Technologies Research Center
411 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT 06108, USA

Ph: +1-860-610-7575
Em: rajamar@utrc.utc.com 

Contributed by: Leonard Shaw, lshaw@poly.edu

The IEEE seeks nominations for two of its awards of particular interest to the 
control systems community.  

The IEEE Control Systems Award is awarded for meritorious achievement or 
contributions to design, practice, techniques, or theory, as evidenced by 
publications or patents in the areas of control systems engineering, science, 
or technology. The Award consists of a bronze medal, certificate and cash 
prize, and is sponsored by the IEEE Control Systems Society.

The IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award recognizes outstanding contributions to space 
engineering, within the fields of interest of the IEEE.  The Award consists of 
a bronze medal, certificate and a cash prize.  It is sponsored jointly by the 
IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, the Control Systems Society, 
and the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.   

The DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JANUARY 31, 2001. The on-line nomination form 
and further information can be found at 
http://swww2.ieee.org/about/awards/tfalst.htm

Contributed by: Anton Stoorvogel and Siep Weiland, a.a.stoorvogel@tue.nl

As of this issue, the Eletter on Systems, Control and 
Signal Processing will be edited by Pradeep Misra. This 
editorial transition is the second one in the history 
of the Eletter and it is with more than 100% confidence 
in the future of the Eletter that we carry over this 
editorship. 

The Eletter started as an initiative of Bradley Dickinson
and Eduardo Sontag in September 1986 with a mailinglist of 
75 interested readers. The basic purpose of the Eletter was, 
and has always been, to provide a rapid (electronic) communi-
cation of address changes,  conference announcements, new 
publications, open positions and an occasional gossip. 
Unfortunately, contributions for the latter disappeared in 
the course of time, but the original purpose, format and style 
of distribution has very much been preserved till today. 
Despite the merits of the internet and the rapid access of 
data, there is apparently a considerable need for a regular 
and cheap distribution of filtered, non-commercial information 
in our field. The Eletter serves as such, witness the steady 
and constant growth of the number of subscribers.

Since May 1993 we took care of the issues 58 till 148 of the 
Eletter.  With these 91 issues the number of subscribers has 
been growing from 1300 to over 6500. We can therefore say 
that the Eletter has become a succesfull and major medium of 
information and communication for the community. Nevertheless, 
we feel that it is time for some new initiatives and ideas to 
warrant the future of the Eletter. We are very confident that 
with this editorial transition the future of this Eletter is 
in good hands.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank both subscribers
and contributors for their confidence and their contribution to 
the success of the Eletter and we wish Pradeep Misra all the 
best with the editorship of the Eletter. 

Sincerely, 

Anton Stoorvogel and Siep Weiland.

Contributed by: George Yin, gyin@math.wayne.edu

Contributed by George Yin, gyin@math.wayne.edu

The Department of Mathematics at Wayne State University consists of
approximately 40 full-time graduate faculty members, and offers
program leading to both the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of
Philosophy degree. The Masters of Arts degree can be obtained in
mathematics, applied mathematics, or mathematical statistics. The
degree of Doctor of Philosophy can be obtained with
specializations in mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematical
statistics in variety of fields according to faculty's research interests.
Further information can be found at http://www.math.wayne.edu
Several fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research
assistantships are available. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
In 2000, the minimum stipend was at least $13,375 plus free
tuition (up to ten credit hours per semester) and free health
insurance, which brings the total value of the package to more than
$25,000. Those with a master's degree, teaching experience, or
exceptional potential will be considered for higher offer. In
addition, some housing allowances are also available.
Interested students can contact Professor Rhee at
rhee@math.wayne.edu or Ms. Malicke at barb@math.wayne.edu for further
information. Applications will be sent upon request.

Contributed by: Jakob Fredsted, jakob@danfoss.com

A position as Research & Development engineering specialist is vacant in our 
Central R&D department in Nordborg, Denmark. You will participate in the 
development of new breakthrough electronic control components within one of 
Danfoss core business areas. The project is an important element in the 
overall Danfoss growth strategy.

Your main responsibilities will be: 
1) Participation in an exploratory team working with future electronic 
control systems for refrigeration systems.
2) To investigate and apply current and future control technologies such as 
PID-control, auto-tuning, fault detection, modelling and simulation.
3) To interface with R&D institutions, consultant companies and leading 
universities worldwide on control technologies and hardware / software 
solutions for microprocessor systems.

We assume that you: 
1) Have a Master of Science or Ph.D. degree or a similar educational 
background. 
2) Have knowledge of control systems and an interest in hardware / software 
for microprocessor systems and future Internet protocols for data 
communication. 
3)Are enthusiastic, systematic and goal orientated. 4) Have a flair for and a 
wish to enter into international teamwork.

For further information - contact 
Jakob Fredsted, Project Manager
Telephone: +45 7488 5916
Telefax: +45 7488 5609
E-mail: jakob@danfoss.com

Application
Please forward your application incl. relevant documentation to Danfoss A/S, 
DK-6430 Nordborg, Att.: Personnel Service marked "Controls Engineer".

The Danfoss Group is a global company with more than 100 sales and production 
units worldwide. Danfoss develops and supplies technologically advanced and 
environmentally compatible products and services for industry. The Danfoss 
image has been created by innovative pioneers and is continuously developed 
by visionary and enthusiastic employees. Today the Danfoss Group employs 
approximately 17,000 people, generating an annual turnover of more than 2 
billion USD. See www.danfoss.com

Contributed by: Darren Dawson, ddawson@ces.clemson.edu

Clemson University: Applications are invited for two faculty positions in 
Electrical Engineering of the Department of Electrical and Computer 
Engineering. The Electrical Engineering program has active research 
programs in communications, mechatronics, electronics, electromagnetics, 
power systems, and millimeter wave systems. While exceptional candidates at 
all levels and in all research areas related to electrical engineering will 
be considered, there is particular interest in individuals in the following 
two areas:

1) Control/System Theory - The desired candidate should have a strong 
mathematical background and should have previously worked in one of the 
following areas: electromechanical systems (e.g., robotics, MEMs, or power 
electronics) or communication systems (e.g., wireless or computer networks). 

2) High-Frequency Electronics - We seek candidates in electronic devices 
and circuits applicable to RF and/or optical communications systems. 
Activities of interest include (i) nanoelectronics and (ii) circuit 
design (especially analog, mixed mode, RF, and microwave circuits). 
Candidates with a strong experimental background in nanoelectronics with 
experience in any of the areas of BIO/UHV/MOCVD/UV/ Nanomaterials/SELF 
ASSEMBLY are encouraged to apply Candidates strong in modern CAD tool 
development and/or usage, who have an interest in modeling of new processes 
and devices including sub-micron circuits and components, processes and 
materials pertaining to nanoelectronics, and advanced RF and millimeter 
wave devices are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a 
closely related field and should have high potential for establishing a 
sustained research program and quality teaching in graduate and 
undergraduate electrical engineering. The individuals selected will be 
expected to contribute to both new and ongoing research programs at Clemson 
and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. A detailed 
description of the department is available at http://ece.clemson.edu. Send 
resume and names and addresses of five references to Chair, Holcombe 
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 105 Riggs Hall, Box 
340915, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915. Evaluation will begin 
January 1, 2001, and will continue until the positions are filled. Clemson 
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contributed by: A.C.Pugh, A.C.Pugh@lboro.ac.uk

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematical Sciences
LECTURESHIP IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
£18,731 – £30,967 per annum
The Department, which is committed to a high quality teaching 
programme and has a thriving research environment particularly in 
Applied Mathematics, invites applications for the above position to 
strengthen its Engineering Mathematics Section. Preference will be 
given to candidates who are active in one of the following research 
areas: control theory, optimisation, mathematical modelling, numerical 
techniques, system reliability and risk assessment or stochastic 
processes.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor J. B. Griffiths,
(Tel. 01509-223183, e-mail: J.B.Griffiths@lboro.ac.uk).  Further 
information on the department may be accessed via 
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ma/

Further particulars and application forms are available from Personnel 
Services, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, 
LE11 3TU, UK, tel: 01509 222173 or email Personnel@lboro.ac.uk   
Please quote reference MA/95.  Closing Date: 19 January 2001. 

Contributed by: Bart Truyen, batruyen@etro.vub.ac.be

Post-Doctoral Research Associate Numerical Analysis (ref. 231000/1)

Outstanding applicants are sought in the areas of numerical analysis, 
scientific computing, inverse problems, geophysics or signal processing. The 
successful candidate will be expected to conduct research on the numerical 
aspects of geophysical inversion involving Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and 
Electrical Impedance Tomography (also known as resistance imaging). The 
application domain is that of imaging shallowly buried objects, and in 
particular the identification and localization of anti-personnel mines. 
Research is funded through the Concerted Research Action "Numerical issues in 
tomographic shallow subsurface imaging - With application to landmine 
detection-)," the Bilateral Research Project "On the exploration of 
Electrical Impedance Tomography as a novel method for subsurface detection of 
shallowly buried objects - With application to humanitarian land mine 
detection," and the National Science Foundation project "Stabilized 
deconvolution methods for inverse problems - With application to linear 
(Magnetic Resonance imaging) and nonlinear (Ground Penetrating Radar imaging) 
image reconstruction." Additional information about these projects can be 
found in the accompanying web pages, see 
http://www.etro.vub.ac.be/Research/IRIS/Research/ANA-IP/ANA-IP_welcome_page.as
p. Working in close collaboration with other team members engaged in 
measurement aspects, the successful candidate will participate in research on 
the numerical issues associated with (non-linear) ill-posed inverse problems. 
Strong emphasis will be placed on advanced least-squares problem 
formulations, regularization techniques, multilevel methods, and optimization.

The initial appointment will be for two years and is renewable with another 3 
years.

Candidates must have completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree 
by no later than January 1, 2001. Acquaintance with the subject of 
geophysical imaging, and Electrical Impedance Tomography in particular, is a 
clear asset but is not regarded as an absolute prerequisite. Preference will 
be given to those candidates who best meet the research needs of the group.

Successful applicants will find at the Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing ETRO, a stimulating environment conducive to 
professional growth. The ANA-IP research group maintains active collaborative 
relationships with other research groups in the domain of signal processing, 
numerical mathematics and inverse problems, both nationally and 
internationally.

Inquiries may be addressed to Bart Truyen, Group Leader Applied Numerical 
Algorithms & Inverse Problems (ANA-IP), Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, batruyen@etro.vub.ac.be, http://www.etro.vub.ac.be.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.



Ph.D. Research Grant Numerical Analysis (ref. 231000/1bis)

Applications are invited for a research position in the areas of numerical 
analysis, scientific computing, inverse problems, geophysics or signal 
processing. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research on 
the numerical aspects of geophysical inversion involving Ground Penetrating 
Radar (GPR) and Electrical Impedance Tomography (also known as resistance 
imaging). The application domain is that of imaging shallowly buried objects, 
and in particular the identification and localization of anti-personnel 
mines. Research is funded through the Concerted Research Action "Numerical 
issues in tomographic shallow subsurface imaging - With application to 
landmine detection-)," the Bilateral Research Project "On the exploration of 
Electrical Impedance Tomography as a novel method for subsurface detection of 
shallowly buried objects - With application to humanitarian land mine 
detection," and the National Science Foundation project "Stabilized 
deconvolution methods for inverse problems - With application to linear 
(Magnetic Resonance imaging) and nonlinear (Ground Penetrating Radar imaging) 
image reconstruction." Additional information about these projects can be 
found in the accompanying web pages pages, see 
http://www.etro.vub.ac.be/Research/IRIS/Research/ANA-IP/ANA-IP_welcome_page.as
p. Working in close collaboration with other team members engaged in 
measurement aspects, the successful candidate will participate in research on 
the numerical issues associated with (non-linear) ill-posed inverse problems. 
Strong emphasis will be placed on advanced least-squares problem 
formulations, regularization techniques, multilevel methods, and optimization.

Appointments will be for 4 years in the first instance, with a two-year 
probationary period.

Candidates for must have completed a M.Eng., M.Sc. or equivalent degree in 
electrical engineering, applied mathematics or physics. Special consideration 
will be given to candidates with a demonstrated experience in the domain of 
signal processing and E.M., or a closely related subject in the field of 
tomographic imaging. The research position will entail the preparation of a 
Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences (possibly in collaboration 
with the originating research institute). Preference will be given to those 
candidates who best meet the research needs of the group.

Successful applicants will find at the Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing ETRO, a stimulating environment conducive to 
professional growth. The ANA-IP research group maintains active collaborative 
relationships with other research groups in the domain of signal processing, 
numerical mathematics and inverse problems, both nationally and 
internationally.

Inquiries may be addressed to Bart Truyen, Group Leader Applied Numerical 
Algorithms & Inverse Problems (ANA-IP), Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, batruyen@etro.vub.ac.be, http://www.etro.vub.ac.be.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.



Post-Doctoral Research Associate Non-linear Optimization (ref. 231000/2)

Outstanding applicants are sought in the areas of optimization, approximation 
theory. or numerical analysis, however, individuals with experience in 
closely-related fields are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate 
will be expected to participate in research on the application of Radial 
Basis Functions to the problem of finding solutions to implicitly described 
nonlinear optimization problems, such arising from the discretisation of 
ill-posed problems. The application domain is that of geophysical inversion 
involving Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Impedance Tomography 
(also known as resistance imaging). Research is funded through the Concerted 
Research Action "Numerical issues in tomographic shallow subsurface imaging - 
With application to landmine detection-)," the Bilateral Research Project "On 
the exploration of Electrical Impedance Tomography as a novel method for 
subsurface detection of shallowly buried objects - With application to 
humanitarian land mine detection," and the National Science Foundation 
project "Stabilized deconvolution methods for inverse problems - With 
application to linear (Magnetic Resonance imaging) and nonlinear (Ground 
Penetrating Radar imaging) image reconstruction." Additional information 
about these projects can be found in the accompanying web pages, see 
http://www.etro.vub.ac.be/Research/IRIS/Research/ANA-IP/ANA-IP_welcome_page.as
p. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with other researchers 
engaged in numerical analysis.

The initial appointment will be for two years and is renewable with another 3 
years.

Candidates must have completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree 
by no later than January 1, 2001. Preference will be given to those 
candidates who best meet the research needs of the group.

Successful applicants will find at the Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing ETRO, a stimulating environment conducive to 
professional growth. The ANA-IP research group maintains active collaborative 
relationships with other research groups in the domain of signal processing, 
numerical mathematics and inverse problems, both nationally and 
internationally.

Inquiries may be addressed to Bart Truyen, Group Leader Applied Numerical 
Algorithms & Inverse Problems (ANA-IP), Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, batruyen@etro.vub.ac.be, http://www.etro.vub.ac.be.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.



Ph.D. Research Grant in Electrical Impedance Tomography for Subsurface 
imaging 
(ref. 231000/3)

The Applied Numerical Analysis & Inverse Problems research group has an 
opening for a researcher in the field of Electrical Impedance Tomography 
(EIT). The application domain is that of imaging shallowly buried objects, 
and in particular the identification and localization of anti-personnel mines.
Funding for this research is provided through the Concerted Research Action 
"Numerical issues in tomographic shallow subsurface imaging - With 
application to landmine detection-)," and the Bilateral Research Project "On 
the exploration of Electrical Impedance Tomography as a novel method for 
subsurface detection of shallowly buried objects - With application to 
humanitarian land mine detection." Additional information about these 
projects can be found in the accompanying web pages, see 
http://www.etro.vub.ac.be/Research/IRIS/Research/ANA-IP/ANA-IP_welcome_page.as
p. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, set-up, and 
application of advanced measurement systems for Electrical Impedance 
Tomograpy, as well as for the dissemination of the measurement outcomes. 
Candidates also benefit from excellent experimental research facilities, 
offered both on site and through international collaborations.

Appointments will be for 4 years in the first instance, with a two-year 
probationary period.

Candidates must have completed a M.Eng., M.Sc. or equivalent degree in 
electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or physics, by no later than 
January 1, 2001. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a 
demonstrated experience in the domain of Electrical Impedance Tomography 
(EIT), or a closely related subject in the field of tomographic imaging. 
Given the specificity of the work, a strong commitment to experimental work 
is necessary. The research position will entail the preparation of a Ph.D. 
degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences (possibly in collaboration with the 
originating research institute).

Successful candidates will join a cohesive and very dynamic research 
environment, which promotes independent research driven by personal interests 
and with a strong emphasis on close interaction with other team members. The 
ANA-IP research group maintains active collaborations with other research 
groups in the domain of signal processing, numerical mathematics and inverse 
problems, both nationally and internationally.

Inquiries may be addressed to Bart Truyen, Group Leader Applied Numerical 
Algorithms & Inverse Problems (ANA-IP), Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel- VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, batruyen@etro.vub.ac.be, http://www.etro.vub.ac.be.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.



Post-Doctoral Research Position on Multi-Spectral/Multi-Temporal IR Image 
Analysis (ref. 231000/4)

A Post Doctoral vacancy exists for a fixed term appointment, for a period of 
24 months, to work in the Department of Electronics and Information 
Processing (ETRO) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel - University of Brussels -
as part of EU projects in the field of Humanitarian Land Mine Detection. 
The objective of the research is designing and using remotely sensed 
observations in detecting Anti Personnel (AP) Mines and Minefields. The 
current emphasis is focussed on improving understanding of visible, infrared 
and multispectral measurements as an estimate of minefield properties 
including, background soil and litter, AP mines. Subtasks include 
improvements to field instrumentation and measurements, and the exploitation 
of additional value of measuring multispectral and infrared emissions to 
address problems based on the spectral and thermal characteristics of soil, 
vegetation and man-made objects.

The position first requires experience in the use Multispectral and InfraRed 
imaging. The objective of this position will be to develop relationships 
between the multispectral IR properties of Anti Personnel (AP) Mines and 
their environment with emphasis on the detection and recognition of AP mines.

Candidates must have background knowledge of environmental remote sensing, 
image analyses and mathematical modeling. Candidates must have demonstrated 
ability to (i) initiate and conduct independent research in discipline 
related to the field of multispectral and thermal imaging and (ii) to publish 
their research results in peer reviewed journals. Skills in mathematical, 
statistical and computer sciences to perform qualitative and quantitative 
research are required. Knowledge of scientific and technology aspects of 
electro-optical imaging systems and remote sensing including, calibration and 
image analysis. Candidates must have a Ph.D. for example in Physical Sciences 
or Signal and Image Processing or a related discipline are appropriate for 
the position.

Related Websites of interest: More information on our R&D in the field of 
Humanitarian Land Mine Detection. can be found in http://www.etro.vub.ac.be
Successful applicants will find at the Department of Electronics and 
Information Processing ETRO, a stimulating environment conducive to 
professional growth. The research group maintains active collaborative 
relationships with other research groups in the domain of signal processing, 
numerical mathematics and inverse problems, both nationally and 
internationally.

Contributed by: rshorten, rshorten@cs.may.ie

Funding is available for a student to pursue a Ph.D. study programme in 
nonlinear science/dynamical systems.  The project involves the application of 
modern ideas from nonlinear science (chaos theory) to the study of signal 
processing problems. The proposed research project is a challenging 
interdisciplinary one with major applications in industry.  The successful 
student will join a vibrant and active interdisciplinary research group. 

The project is a collaboration between the investigators listed below, who 
have active research groups and programmes in nonlinear science (classical and 
quantum chaos), dynamical systems and physiological modelling including neural 
networks and signal processing. 

The project is partly funded by Enterprise Ireland and carries a competitive 
stipend, covers university fees and offers the possibility of research related 
travel. 

For further information on the project contact either 

Professor D. Heffernan 
Dept. of Mathematical Physics, 
National University of Ireland, Maynooth. 
Phone: 353 1 7083775,  fax: 353 1 7083967 
email: dmh@thphys.may.ie 

Dr. R. Shorten 
Dept. of Computer Science, 
National University of Ireland, Maynooth. 
Phone:  353 1 7084598   - email: rshorten@cs.may.ie 

Dr. J. Keating 
Dept. of Computer Science, 
National University of Ireland, Maynooth. 
Phone:  353 1 7083854  - email: jkeating@cs.may.ie 

Contributed by: Dr. G. Song, gsong@uakron.edu

Job description for the postdoc position:

The main thrust of this research is Active Control of Smart Materials and 
Structures. The successful candidate must have expertise in at least two of 
the following areas: smart materials and structures, active and passive 
vibration control, health monitoring and/or nondestructive testing, 
analytical and experimental mechanics, advanced composite materials and 
structures, and characterization and material modeling of fiber-reinforced 
polymer composites. The candidate must have the ability to write quality 
proposals dealing with problems of national significance. The credentials of 
the candidate include a balanced theoretical and experimental background in 
his/her Ph.D. research in a specialty area listed above. The candidate will 
be responsible for conducting multi-disciplinary research on smart materials 
and structures; collaborating with and eventually leading on proposal 
preparation efforts; advising of graduate students. The Post-Doctoral Fellow 
will work with three faculty members from Mechanical Engineering and Civil 
Engineering (Dr. G. Song of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. P.Z. Qiao, and Dr. 
W.K. Binienda of Civil Engineering). Due to the collaborative nature of this 
research, the fellow must have ability to work with multiple faculty members. 
Applications, including a resume, transcripts, and the names and e-mail 
addresses of at least two references, should be sent to Dr. G. Song, 
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 
44325-3903, E-mail: gsong@uakron.edu, Phone: (330) 972-6715.

Contributed by: Victor Solo, v.solo@unsw.edu.au

SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
REF. 650EMAIL

FIXED TERM: - Salary Postdoctoral Fellow: $45,268 - $48,591 per
year (plus up to 17% employer superannuation plus leave loading.)
Salary Research Fellow: $51,150 - $60,742 per year
(plus up to 17% employer superannuation plus leave loading.)

A vacancy exists for a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow to
work on projects in one or more of the following areas: Nonlinear
Control, Robust Control, Hybrid Control, System Identification.
These projects are concerned with developing new theoretical,
computational and statistical methods and algorithms.

Essential criteria for both positions:  nearing completion, or
a completed PhD in an area related to one or more of: Control,
Dynamical Systems, System Identification, Signal Processing;
and a knowledge of EEO/AA principles.

Essential criteria for Research Fellow:  outstanding research
accomplishment. Desirable criteria:  knowledge of C programming,
UNIX systems and Matlab.

Preference will be given to applicants with an Electrical
Engineering background however applicants with backgrounds in
Mathematics or Statistics or Physics are encouraged to apply.
This is a fixed term position, initially available for one year
 with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding.

Enquiries may be directed to: Professor Victor Solo on
telephone (02) 9385 4010 or email: v.solo@unsw.edu.au or to
Professor Andrey Savkin on telephone (02) 9385 6359 or
email: a.savkin@unsw.

Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, littleton@siam.org

SIAM/AAAS MASS MEDIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FELLOWS PROGRAM

This program supports a fellowship in the AAAS Mass Media Science and
Engineering Fellows Program.

For a 10-week period in the summer, the AAAS Mass Media Science and
Engineering Fellows Program places advanced students in the natural
and social sciences and engineering at radio stations, television
stations, newspapers, and magazines throughout the United States.

The goal of the program is to strengthen the connections between
science and the media.  The fellowship provides scientists and
engineers opportunities to: (1) observe and participate in the process
by which events and ideas become news; (2) improve their communication
skills by learning to describe complex technical subjects in a manner
comprehensible to nonspecialists; and (3) increase their understanding
of editorial decision making and the way in which information is
effectively disseminated.  This program is for students pursuing
degrees in the natural and social sciences and engineering.  Students
majoring in English, journalism, science journalism, or other
nontechnical fields are not eligible for these fellowships.

SIAM WILL SPONSOR ONE STUDENT FOR A AAAS MASS MEDIA SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING FELLOWSHIP FOR THE SUMMER OF 2001.

SIAM invites applications from advanced undergraduate and graduate
students and postdocs in applied mathematics and computational
science.

An application form is available from Joanna Littleton in the SIAM office.
You may contact her via e-mail (littleton@siam.org) or telephone
(215-382-9800, Ext.303). In addition to the application form, the student
must also submit writing samples, resume, letters of recommendation, and
academic transcripts to be considered for the Fellowship.

The deadline for receipt of applications is JANUARY 15, 2001.

Please contact Joanna Littleton if you have any questions about this
program.

Contributed by: Jakob Fredsted, jakob@danfoss.com

A position as Research & Development engineering specialist is vacant in our 
Central R&D department in Nordborg, Denmark. You will participate in the 
development of new breakthrough electronic control components within one of 
Danfoss core business areas. The project is an important element in the 
overall Danfoss growth strategy.

Your main responsibilities will be:
1) Participation in an exploratory team working with future electronic 
control systems.
2) To provide understanding of the current and future "state of the art" 
technologies within hardware / software for microprocessor systems and data 
communication.
3) To interface with R&D institutions, consultant companies and leading 
universities worldwide on hardware and software technologies.

We assume that you:
1) Have thorough technical knowledge based on, experience from a job within 
the electronic business or, a university background.
2) Have knowledge of, or an interest in, today's and future internet 
protocols such as TCP/IP, Bluetooth and WAP.
3) Are enthusiastic, systematic and goal orientated.
4) Have a flair for and a wish to enter into international teamwork.

We believe in and promote: Personal and professional development through 
education and training, Co-operation in cross-functional groups, Motivation 
through responsibility for own results, Initiative and involvement by showing 
confidence and recognition. 

For further information - contact 
Jakob Fredsted, Project Manager
Telephone: +45 7488 5916
Telefax: +45 7488 5609
E-mail: jakob@danfoss.com

Application
Please forward your application incl. relevant documentation to Danfoss A/S, 
DK-6430 Nordborg, Att.: Personnel Service marked "Systems Engineer".

The Danfoss Group is a global company with more than 100 sales and production 
units worldwide. Danfoss develops and supplies technologically advanced and 
environmentally compatible products and services for industry. The Danfoss 
image has been created by innovative pioneers and is continuously developed 
by visionary and enthusiastic employees. Today the Danfoss Group employs 
approximately 17,000 people, generating an annual turnover of more than 2 
billion USD.

Contributed by: George Weiss, G.Weiss@ic.ac.uk

Two Research Assistant positions in the areas of Dynamics and
Control of Lagrangian Systems are available at:

Control and Power Research Group
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2BT,   UK

(Note that this is not a re-run of an ad for RA positions in our
group, which appeared in the e-letter of November 2000.)

The first project is in the general area of the control and
analysis of nonlinear mechanical systems. Particular emphasis will
be placed on the study of nonlinear oscillations in, and the control
of two-wheeled road vehicles. The control problems will be of the
"minimum time" variety.
   For this project, we are looking for a person with expertise in
the control of non-linear mechanical systems in the Hamiltonian-
Lagrangian formalism, an understanding of optimal and robust control
and experience with computer simulation packages. For further
details contact Prof. D. Limebeer at:
   d.limebeer@ic.ac.uk

The second project concerns the modeling and control of passive and
conservative infinite-dimensional systems. This area is partly linked
to recent research on linear distributed parameter systems, and
partly to recent progress on passivity-based techniques in nonlinear
control, mostly finite-dimensional. The applications will be in the
control of mechanical systems, such as microelectronic devices.
   For this project, we are looking for one person with a good back-
ground in mathematical systems theory, with a good understanding of
differential equations, modeling of physical systems and some 
functional analysis. For further details contact Dr G. Weiss at:
   g.weiss@ic.ac.uk

These people will work towards earning a PhD while working on these
projects. The positions are available for three years, starting in
March 2001 or soon thereafter. The starting salary is about 16700
Pounds per year (gross) and it grows to reach about 18700 Pounds per
year (gross) in the third year. In addition, each Research Assistant
gets a London allowance (London allowance means an extra approx. 150
Pounds per months (net), meant to compensate for the high cost of
living in the London area). Research Assistants 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 months and in many months it does not occur.

Closing date: Feb. 7, 2001. Send your CV, transcripts and a cover
letter explaining your current interests and relevant background for
this project, to the appropriate contact person named above, at the
address indicated above. 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.

Contributed by: E Boje, eesecretary@nu.ac.za

In striving to meet the goals identified in the University’s employment 
equity plans, preference may be given to candidates identified in the Equity 
Act as belonging to the designated group who meet the stipulated criteria.  
All appointments are merit based.

UNIVERSITY OF NATAL, DURBAN
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for appointment to the posts of:
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 
(One vacancy)
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER  
(Three vacancies)
Reference No.  D119/2000

Applicants for the post of Professor/Associate Professor will require an 
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Bachelor’s degree, a Doctoral degree and 
have demonstrated research ability in one or more of the following areas; 
pattern recognition, image processing, digital signal processing, computer 
engineering, software engineering, and microwave and RF engineering. The 
successful applicant will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, 
develop independent research programmes, supervise research and undertake 
administrative duties. Professional registration is desirable.

Applicants for the three posts of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer should have 
experience in (i) power electronics/machines/control, (ii) computer/software 
engineering/digital systems and (iii) digital communication/signal 
processing/image processing, respectively.  Ability to teach in other fields 
of Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirable. Successful applicants will 
teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, demonstrate an interest in and 
an ability to undertake or supervise research and undertake some 
administrative duties.  The post of Lecturer will require a minimum of an 
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Bachelor’s degree and either a Master's 
degree or extensive appropriate practical experience.  The post of Senior 
Lecturer will require a minimum of an Electrical/Electronic Engineering 
Bachelor’s degree, a Master's degree and either some teaching experience or 
extensive appropriate practical experience.  Professional registration is 
desirable.

Applicants may contact the Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic 
Engineering for further particulars regarding the teaching requirements and 
the research activities in the School, or find details at 
http://www@nu.ac.za. Tel. +27-31-260-2728, fax +27-31-260-2740 or 
eesecretary@nu.ac.za.

The remuneration packages offered, which includes benefits, will be dependent 
on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

The selection process will commence on 30 January 2001 and will continue 
until suitable candidates are appointed or a decision is taken not to fill 
the posts.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, together with names, 
full address, fax no. and e-mail address of  three referees, to Human 
Resources Administration, University of Natal, Durban 4041. Fax. No. +27 (0) 
31 260 2139. E-Mail mthethwas3@nu.ac.za Telephone +27 (0) 31 260 3378

Contributed by: Martin Ruck, m.ruck@elsevier.co.uk

The following IFAC Proceedings have recently been published and are available 
from IFAC Publications/Elsevier Science:

Modelling and Control in Biomedical Systems 2000
30 March–1 April 2000, Karlsburg/Greifswald, Germany
Edited by: E. Carson, E. Salzseider
ISBN: 0 08 043549 1
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080435491

Algorithms and Architectures for Real-Time Control 2000
15–17 May 2000, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Edited by V. Hernandez, G.W. Irwin
ISBN: 0 08 043685 4
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080436854

Real-Time Programming 2000
17–19 May 2000, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Edited by: A. Crespo, J. Vila
ISBN: 0 08 043686 2
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080436862

Automated Systems Based on Human Skill 2000
15–17 June 2000, Aachen, Germany
Edited by: D. Brandt, J. Cernetic
ISBN: 0 08 043254 9
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080432549

Control Systems Design 2000
18–20 June 2000, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Edited by: S. Kozak, M. Huba
ISBN: 0 08 043546 7
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080435467

Control Applications of Optimization 2000
3–6 July 2000, St. Petersburg, Russia
Edited by: V. Zakharov
ISBN: 0 08 043550 5
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/0080435505

To order, please visit the web pages mentioned above.

For more information about IFAC Publications, including a complete list of
all Proceedings volumes available, please visit the web page:
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ifac.

Contributed by: Huibert Kwakernaak, automatica@math.utwente.nl

                                Table of contents

March, 2001                                               Issue    37:3

Regular Papers

T. T. Ho, P. W. Fieguth, A.	Computationally efficient steady-state
S. Willsky			multiscale estimation for 1-D diffusion
			processes

H. S. Hoang, R. Baraille, O.	On the design of a stable adaptive filter for
Talagrand			state estimation in high dimensional systems

C. W. Scherer		LPV control and full block multipliers

Q-G. Wang, Y. Zhang		Robust identification of continuous systems
			with dead-time from step responses

D. Gorinevsky, G. Vukovich	Model-based update in task-level feedforward
			control using on-line approximation

Brief Papers

E. K. Boukas, Z. K. Liu	Manufacturing systems with random breakdowns
			and deteriorating items

E. Gershon, U. Shaked, I.	H(infinity) control and filtering of
Yaesh			discrete-time stochastic systems with
			multiplicative noise

C. Ham, Z. Qu, J. Kaloust	Nonlinear learning control for a class of
			nonlinear systems

L. Magni, H. Nijmeijer, A.	A receding-horizon approach to the nonlinear
J. van der Schaft		H(infinity) control problem

T. Hamel, D. Meizel		On robustness and precision of cart-like
			mobile robots displacements control

N. Biehn, S. L. Campbell, et	Numerically constructible observers for linear
al.			time varying descriptor systems

E. Panteley, A. Loria		Growth rate conditions for uniform asymptotic
			stability of cascaded time-varying systems

D. Henrion, D. Arzelier, D.	An LMI condition for robust stability of
Peaucelle, M. Sebek		polynomial matrix polytopes

I. D. Landau, B. D. O.		Recursive identification algorithms for
Anderson, F. De Bruyne	continuous time nonlinear plants operating in
			closed-loop


Technical Communiques

Z. G. Li, C. Y. Wen, Y. C.	Switched controllers and their applications in
Soh			bilinear systems


Correspondence

D. Q. Mayne, J. B. Rawlings,	Correction to "Constrained model predictive
et al.			control: Stability and optimality"

Errata

M-G. Yoon			Erratum to "A comment on L(infinity) optimal
			control of SISO continuous-time systems"

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

Journal: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
   	(International Journal of Intelligent Real-Time Automation)
ISSN   : 0952-1976
Volume : 13
Issue  : 6
Date   : Dec-2000

Please note that abstracts are freely accessible by all, full text is
restricted to subscribers only.

Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/00975


pp 611-623
Genetic adaptive state estimation
J.R. Gremling, K.M. Passino
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000464

pp 625-633
Solving inverse initial-value, boundary-value problems via genetic
algorithm
C.L. Karr, I. Yakushin, K. Nicolosi
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000257

pp 635-644
Application of interactive genetic algorithm to fashion design
H.-S. Kim, S.-B. Cho
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000452

pp 645-658
Real-time integrated process supervision
C. Quek, A. Wahab
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S095219760000052X

pp 659-670
Robust stability of feedback linearised systems modelled with neural
networks: dealing with uncertainty
M.A. Botto, B. Wams, T. van den Boom, J.S. da Costa
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000506

pp 671-684
Intelligent control of precision linear actuators
T.H. Lee, K.K. Tan, S.N. Huang, H.F. Dou
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000567

pp 685-694
A methodology for building neural networks models from empirical
engineering data
Y. Reich, S.V. Barai
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000531

pp 695-704
Closed-loop fault diagnosis based on a nonlinear process model and
automatic fuzzy rule generation
P. Balle, D. Fuessel
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S095219760000049X

pp 705-717
Neuro-fuzzy modelling of power plant flue-gas emissions
E. Ikonen, K. Najim, U. Kortela
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000543

pp 719-729
A fuzzy knowledge-based system for railway traffic control
A. Fay
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000270

pp 731-740
A new fuzzy decision-making procedure applied to emergency electric
power distribution scheduling
S. Khan Mohammadi, I. Hassanzadeh, R.M. Mathur, K.V. Patil
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000440

pp 741-750
Structural analysis in control systems design of hydraulic drives
B. Stein, E. Vier
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000439

pp IX-XI
Index

pp XIII-XIV
Index

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

Journal: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
        (International Journal of Intelligent Real-Time Automation)
ISSN   : 0952-1976
Volume : 13
Issue  : 6
Date   : Dec-2000

Please note that abstracts are freely accessible by all, full text is
restricted to subscribers only.

Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/00975


pp 611-623
Genetic adaptive state estimation
J.R. Gremling, K.M. Passino
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000464

pp 625-633
Solving inverse initial-value, boundary-value problems via genetic
algorithm
C.L. Karr, I. Yakushin, K. Nicolosi
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000257

pp 635-644
Application of interactive genetic algorithm to fashion design
H.-S. Kim, S.-B. Cho
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000452

pp 645-658
Real-time integrated process supervision
C. Quek, A. Wahab
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S095219760000052X

pp 659-670
Robust stability of feedback linearised systems modelled with neural
networks: dealing with uncertainty
M.A. Botto, B. Wams, T. van den Boom, J.S. da Costa
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000506

pp 671-684
Intelligent control of precision linear actuators
T.H. Lee, K.K. Tan, S.N. Huang, H.F. Dou
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000567

pp 685-694
A methodology for building neural networks models from empirical
engineering data
Y. Reich, S.V. Barai
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000531

pp 695-704
Closed-loop fault diagnosis based on a nonlinear process model and
automatic fuzzy rule generation
P. Balle, D. Fuessel
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S095219760000049X

pp 705-717
Neuro-fuzzy modelling of power plant flue-gas emissions
E. Ikonen, K. Najim, U. Kortela
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000543

pp 719-729
A fuzzy knowledge-based system for railway traffic control
A. Fay
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000270

pp 731-740
A new fuzzy decision-making procedure applied to emergency electric
power distribution scheduling
S. Khan Mohammadi, I. Hassanzadeh, R.M. Mathur, K.V. Patil
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000440

pp 741-750
Structural analysis in control systems design of hydraulic drives
B. Stein, E. Vier
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0952197600000439

pp IX-XI
Index

pp XIII-XIV
Index 

Contributed by: L.-C. Fu, lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw

Important News:

   Asian Journal of Control will be included in Compnedex Database
   of Engineering Index starting from January 1st, 2001. 
                                  

                    Asian Journal of Control
                           Vol.2, No.4

1. Title: "Steering a Mobile Robot: Selection of a Velocity Profile  
   Satisfying Dynamical Constraints," 
    Author:M.A. Benayad, G. Campion, V. Wertz and, M.E. Achhab

2. Title: "A Global Exponential Output-Feedback Controller for Induction 
   Motors,"
    Author:M. Feemster, D.M. Dawson, P. Aquino and A. Behal

3. Title: "Guidance Laws Evaluation for Missile Guidance Systems"
    Author:Chih-Lin Lin, Jiun-Fei Shiu, Shing-Kuo Chang and Rong-Jong Wai

4. Title: "H-infinity Almost Disturbance Decoupling for MIMO Bilinear  
   Systems"
    Author:Yufan Zheng, Daniel W.C. Ho and Guoping Lu

5. Title: "A Modified Method for Supervisor Specification and Synthesis of a 
   Class of Discrete event Systems,"
    Author: Yeong-Chang Ou and Jwu-Sheng Hu

6. Title: "Ecological Systems Control by Fuzzy Logic Controller"
    Author:Chih-Lin Lin, Yi-Jen Mon and Jiann-Hwa Maa

7. Title: "A Note on the Solution of the Stochastic Algebraic Riccati
   Equation,"
    Author:Wei-Hai Zhang and Lei Jia

8. Title: "Discrete Output Fuzzy Controller Design for Achieving Common 
   Controllability Gramian,"
    Author: Wen-Jer Chang, Chein-Chung Sun and Chyun-Chau Fuh

Contributed by: D. Hershkowitz, hershkow@techunix.technion.ac.il


Table of Contents for 2 completed ELA issues

Volume 6 (1999/2000) (Proceedings of the Eleventh Haifa Matrix Theory
Conference) and Volume 7(2000) of ELA - The ELECTRONIC Journal of LINEAR
ALGEBRA are now complete.


Table of contents of Volume 6:
-----------------------------

1.Daniel Hershkowitz, Preface, p. 1. 

2.Shmuel Friedland and Hans Schneider, Spectra of expansion graphs, pp.
2-10.

3.Ilan Bar-On, Checking nonsingularity of tridiagonal matrices, pp. 11-19.

4.Panos J. Psarrakos and Michael J. Tsatsomeros, On the relation between
the numerical rank and the joint numerical range of matrix polynomials,
pp. 20-30.

5.Daniel Alpay and Vladimir Bolotnikov, On two-sided interpolation for
upper triangular matrices, pp. 31-55.

6.Bertram Mond and Josip E. Pecaric, On inequalities involving the
Hadamard product of matrices, pp. 56-61.

7.Jason J. Molitierno, Michael Neumann and Bryan L. Shader, Tight bounds
on the algebraic connectivity of a balanced binary tree, pp. 62-71.

8.Avram Sidi and Vladimir Kluzner, A Bi-CG type iterative method for
Drazin-inverse solution of singular inconsistent nonsymmetric linear
systems of arbitrary index, pp. 72-94.



Table of contents of Volume 7:
-----------------------------

1.Shaun M. Fallat, Charles R. Johnson and Ronald L. Smith, The general
totally positive matrix completion problem with few unspecified entries,
pp. 1-20.

2.Gustavo Corach, Alejandra Maestripieri and Demetrio Stojanoff, Polar
decomposition under perturbations of the scalar product, pp. 21-29.

3.Stephen J. Kirkland, Dale D. Olesky and Pauline van den Driessche,
Digraphs with large exponent, pp. 30-40.

4.Oren Kolman, Almost disjoint families: an application to linear algebra,
pp. 41-52.

5.Reinhard Nabben, A class of inverse M-matrices, pp. 53-58.

6.Valeriy Fayziev, On the group GL(2,R[x]), pp. 59-72.

7.Natalia Bebiano, Chi-Kwong Li and Joao da Providencia, Generalized
numerical ranges of permanental compounds arising from quantum systems of
bosons, pp. 73-91.

8.Shaun M. Fallat and Pauline van den Driessche, On matrices with all
minors negative, pp. 92-99.

9.Nir Cohen and Stefano De Leo, The quaternionic determinant, pp. 100-111.

10.Christian Mehl, Volker Mehrmann and Hongguo Xu, Canonical forms for
doubly structured matrices and pencils, pp. 112-151.

11.Delin Chu and Volker Mehrmann, Disturbance decoupling for descriptor
systems by measurement feedback, pp. 152-173.

12.B. Sury, An elementary proof of the Hilbert-Mumford criterion, pp.
174-177.

13.Olga Holtz, On convergence of infinite matrix products, pp. 178-181.

14.John Maroulas, Panayiotis J. Psarrakos and Michael J. Tsatsomeros,
Separable characteristic polynomials of pencils and property L, pp.
182-190.



ELA's primary homepage:

http://www.math.technion.ac.il/iic/ela/

ELA's mirror sites are:

http://www.math.temple.edu/iic/ela (Temple University)
http://hermite.cii.fc.ul.pt/iic/ela/(Univ. Lisbon)
http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/ftp-home/pub/ela(Univ. Chemnitz)
http://www.emis.de/journals/ELA/(EMIS)

ELA papers come both in POSTSCRIPT files and in PDF files.

Contributed by: M. Fikar, fikar@cvt.stuba.sk

           13th International Conference on Process Control
             Strbske Pleso, High Tatras, Slovak Republic
                          June 11 - 14, 2001

The 13th conference PC'01 will be held in the hotel Banik in Strbske
Pleso, beautifully located in the heart of the High Tatras mountains,
northern Slovakia. Parallel to the conference, a meeting of the
EUROPOLY Network (The European Network of Excellence for Industrial
Applications of Polynomial Methods) will be held.

SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE
The objective of the conference is to bring together theoretical
experts and control systems specialists, to evaluate the new
possibilities of techniques, design procedures and instruments in
process control projects. Papers for presentation may range from
theoretically rigorous research works to industrial applications.

TOPICS
1. Linear and Non-linear Control System Design
2. System Identification and Modelling of Processes
3. Process Measurements and Devices
4. Optimisation Problems (including H2, Hinf, ...)
5. Robust and Adaptive Control
6. Simulation and Education
7. Intelligent Control Systems
8. Applications and Case Studies

EUROPOLY Members (see www.utia.cas.cz/europoly for more info):
UTIA Prague (M. Sebek, M. Hromcik)
Univ. of Twente (H. Kwakernaak, R. Strijbos)
Univ. of Glasgow (K. Hunt)
Uppsala Univ. (A. Ahlen,  M. Sternad)
Univ. of Strathclyde (M. Grimble, A. Ordys)
Politecnico di Milano (P. Colaneri, S. Bittanti)
LAAS CNRS Toulouse (S. Tarbouriech, D. Henrion)
Compureg Plzen (P. Ettler)
ProCS Sala (R. Keseli)
Czech Technical Univ. (V. Kucera)
Faculty of Technology Zlin (R. Prokop)
Slovak Univ. of Technology (J. Mikles, A. Meszaros, M. Fikar)
Warszaw Univ. of Technology (T. Kaczorek, A. Dzielinski)

IMPORTANT DATES
January 15, 2001        Submission of abstracts
February 15, 2001       Notification of acceptation/rejection
               Second CFP
April 30, 2001         Submission of camera-ready papers
                        and conference fee payment
June 11-14, 2001        Conference


PAPER SUBMISSION
Two copies of structured abstract (about 200/400 words) should be
submitted in one of the following ways:
1. Online:    http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc01.html
2. E-mail:    pc01@ka.chtf.stuba.sk
3. Hard copy: Department of Process Control, CHTF STU,
              Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovak Republic,
              tel.: (+421) (7) 52495269, fax: (+421) (7) 52496469

The structured abstract should indicate:
1. Title
2. Authors and Mailing Address
3. Keywords
4. Problem Statement
5. Main Results - Contribution

One of the authors is supposed to take part in the conference. Papers
should be written in English (approx. 5 standard pages). The working
languages will be English, Slovak, Czech (English preferred).

LOCATION
Situated on the border between Poland and Slovakia, the High Tatras is
one of the most impressing national parks in the Slovakia. It is home
of a wide variety of wildlife. Many kilometers of well marked pathways
can be explored ranging from easy to extreme difficult. Strbske pleso is

renowned place for its winter and summer sport activities.

REGISTRATION FEE
The fee is 220 USD, including participation at the conference and
exhibitions, conference proceedings, hotel accommodation, all meals,
and welcome party.

INFORMATION
For further and updated information, visit
   http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc01.html
or write to
1. e-mail: pc01@ka.chtf.stuba.sk
2. Department of Process Control, CHTF STU, Radlinskeho 9, 812 37
Bratislava
   Slovak Republic, tel.: (+421) (7) 52495269, fax: (+421) (7) 52496469

Contributed by: Frank Hoeppner, hoeppner@ieee.org



                           Announcing IDA-2001

       Fourth International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis
                    New University of Lisbon, Portugal
                         13th-15th September 2001

Call for papers
===============
  IDA-2001 will take place in Lisbon from  13th to 15th September 2001,  and
is organised by the Department of Computer Science of the Faculty of Science
and  Technology  of the  New  University  of Lisbon.  It will  consist  of a
stimulating  program  of tutorials,  invited talks  by leading international
experts in intelligent  data  analysis, contributed papers, poster sessions,
and an exciting social program.
  Our aim is for IDA-2001 to bring  together a wide  variety of  researchers
concerned  with  extracting  knowledge  from  data,  including  people  from
statistics,  machine learning,  neural networks,  computer science,  pattern
recognition, database management, and other areas. The strategies adopted by
people from these areas are  often different,  and a synergy results if this
is recognised. IDA-2001 is intended  to stimulate interaction  between these
different areas, so that more powerful tools emerge for extracting knowledge
from  data  and  a  better  understanding  is  developed  of the  process of
intelligent data analysis.

It is the fourth symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis after the successful
symposia in 1999 (Amsterdam), 1997 (London), and 1995 (Baden-Baden).

IDA-2001 Organisation
=====================
General Chair:            Doug Fisher, Vanderbilt University, USA
Program Chair:            David Hand, Imperial College, UK
Conference Chair:         Gabriela Guimaraes, New University Lisbon,Portugal

Important Dates
===============
April, 23rd, 2001         Deadline for submitting papers
June, 4th, 2001           Notification of acceptance
July, 4th, 2001           Deadline for submission of final papers

Publications
============
  The proceedings will be published in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science
series of Springer  (http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/).  The proceedings of
Intelligent Data Analysis 97 and 99 appeared in this series as LNCS 1280 and
LNCS 1642. (http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/volumes/1280.htm).

Additional Information
======================
  A list of topics of interest,  guidelines for submissions, and information
about the conference-site will shortly be available on the conference web
site:

                     http://centria.di.fct.unl.pt/ida01/

Contributed by: Sergio Bittanti, bittanti@elet.polimi.it

At the end of August 2001, two IFAC workshops are planned in the town of 
Cernobbio - Como (Italy). 

The first one is a two days workshop (August 27-28, 2001) devoted to periodic 
time-varying systems, a 
class of non-stationary systems of large interest. Besides the stimulating 
theoretical issues evolving 
around periodic dynamics (Floquet theory, Lyapunov and Riccati methods, 
lifting, multi-rate control, 
repetitive control, LPV), the area is of great impact for applications in 
engineering, physics and 
science. Among the classical fields of application, chemical plant control 
and helicopter modeling are 
well established; recently, significant applications to aerospace engineering 
(in particular satellite 
attitude control) came to the stage. Periodic models are of large interest 
also in time series analysis, 
econometrics and finance, and in all cases when a seasonal phenomenon has to 
be modeled. 

Papers covering all theoretical aspects are welcome, as well as contributions 
related to any application 
area, such as power systems, telecommunications, mechanics, robotics, 
chemistry, civil engineering, 
statistics, biomedical engineering, econometrics and finance. 

While the workshop on "Periodic Control Systems" is the first meeting devoted 
to this subject, the 
second workshop ("Adaptation and Learning in Control and Signal Processing", 
August 29-31, 2001) is 
rooted in a long standing activity within IFAC. It is the seventh in a series 
originated in San Francisco 
in 1983, and then continued in Lund (1986), Glasgow (1989), Grenoble (1992), 
Budapest (1995) and 
Glasgow (1998).  The meeting theme is adaptation and learning in engineering, 
physics and science, 
with special reference to control and signal processing. It is well known 
that adaptation is a natural way 
to cope with real time changes in the dynamical behavior of signals and 
systems. Recently, the theory 
of learning has also emerged as a potential tool to improve knowledge on the 
dynamics hidden in data. 
As for Artificial Neural Networks, papers offering no-routine contributions 
are also welcome. 

Organization and sponsorship

The workshops are organized by the Italian National Member Organization of 
IFAC: CNR (Consiglio 
Nazionale delle Ricerche). 

The IFAC Workshop on "Periodic Control Systems" is sponsored by the IFAC 
Technical Committee 
on "Linear Systems" and the IFAC Technical Committee on "Control Design". The 
IFAC workshop on 
"Adaptation and Learning in Control and Signal Processing" is sponsored by 
the IFAC Technical 
Committee on "Adaptive Control and Learning" and by the IFAC Technical 
Committee on "Stochastic 
Systems".  

The support of the Dipartimento di Elettronica e Informazione of the 
Politecnico di Milano and of the 
Centro di Cultura Scientifica A. Volta (Como) is at the basis of the 
workshops organization. The 
International Program Committee Chairman of both workshops is Professor S. 
Bittanti (Politecnico di 
Milano - bittanti@elet.polimi.it). The National Organizing Committees 
Chairmen are Professor P. 
Colaneri (Politecnico di Milano - colaneri@elet.polimi.it) for the first 
workshop and Professor E. 
Mosca (University of Florence - mosca@dsi.UNIFI.IT) for the second one. 


Paper submission 

Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract (4-6 pages)
 
	- by  February 1, 2001 for the IFAC Workshop on "Periodic Control 
Systems". Submissions to
	  be sent to Professor P.  Colaneri:    colaneri@elet.polimi.it

	- by January 15, 2001 for the IFAC Workshop on "Adaptation and 
Learning in Control and 
	  Signal Processing". Sumissions to be sent to Professor S. M. 
Savaresi:    
          savaresi@elet.polimi.it

Only electronic submissions (.ps or .pdf file) are accepted. 
Send your file as an attachment with an electronic submission letter.

The extended abstract should include: title, authorship, complete mailing 
address of all authors, fax and 
email of the corresponding author. The final version of all presented papers 
will be published in the 
Workshop Proceedings. Each paper will be allocated 6 pages. At least one 
author per paper is required 
to register at the time of the submission of the camera-ready paper.

Workshop location

The two workshops will take place in a magnificent villa, Villa Erba, 
surrounded by an Italian style 
garden extending to the shore of Lake Como.  

Further information

For the updated programs of the workshops, please consult the web sites;

http://www.elet.polimi.it/psyco
http://www.elet.polimi.it/ALCOSP 

Contributed by: Sergio Bittanti, bittanti@elet.polimi.it

IFAC WORKSHOP ON
PERIODIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
Como Italy
August 27-28, 2001

IFAC WORKSHOP ON
ADAPTATION AND LEARNING IN CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
Como Italy
August 29-31, 2001


At the end of August 2001, two IFAC workshops are planned in the town of
Como (Italy).

The first one is a two days workshop (August 27-28, 2001) devoted to periodic
time-varying systems, a class of non-stationary systems of large interest.
Besides the stimulating theoretical issues evolving around periodic dynamics
(Floquet theory, Lyapunov and Riccati methods, lifting, multi-rate control,
repetitive control, LPV), the area is of great impact for applications in
engineering, physics and science. Among the classical fields of application,
chemical plant control and helicopter modeling are well established; recently,
significant applications to aerospace engineering (in particular satellite
attitude control) came to the stage. Periodic models are of large interest
also in time series analysis, econometrics and finance, and in all cases
when a seasonal phenomenon has to be modeled.

Papers covering all theoretical aspects are welcome, as well as contributions
related to any application area, such as power systems, telecommunications,
mechanics, robotics, chemistry, civil engineering, statistics, biomedical
engineering, econometrics and finance.

While the workshop on "Periodic Control Systems" is the first meeting devoted
to this subject, the second workshop ("Adaptation and Learning in Control and
Signal Processing", August 29-31, 2001) is rooted in a long standing activity
within IFAC. It is the seventh in a series originated in San Francisco in
1983, and then continued in Lund (1986), Glasgow (1989), Grenoble (1992),
Budapest (1995) and Glasgow (1998).  The meeting theme is adaptation and
learning in engineering, physics and science, with special reference to
control and signal processing. It is well known that adaptation is a natural
way to cope with real time changes in the dynamical behavior of signals and
systems. Recently, the theory of learning has also emerged as a potential
tool to improve knowledge on the dynamics hidden in data. As for Artificial
Neural Networks, papers offering no-routine contributions are also welcome.

Organization and sponsorship

The workshops are organized by the Italian National Member Organization of
IFAC: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche).

The IFAC Workshop on "Periodic Control Systems" is sponsored by the IFAC
Technical Committee on "Linear Systems" and the IFAC Technical Committee on
"Control Design". The IFAC workshop on "Adaptation and Learning in Control
and Signal Processing" is sponsored by the IFAC Technical Committee on
"Adaptive Control and Learning" and by the IFAC Technical Committee on
"Stochastic Systems".

The support of the Dipartimento di Elettronica e Informazione of the
Politecnico di Milano and of the Centro di Cultura Scientifica A. Volta
(Como) is at the basis of the workshops organization. The International
Program Committee Chairman of both workshops is Professor S. Bittanti
(Politecnico di Milano - bittanti@elet.polimi.it). The National Organizing
Committees Chairmen are Professor P. Colaneri (Politecnico di Milano -
colaneri@elet.polimi.it) for the first workshop and Professor E. Mosca
(University of Florence - mosca@dsi.UNIFI.IT) for the second one.


Paper submission

Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract (4-6 pages)

- by  February 1, 2001 for the IFAC Workshop on "Periodic Control Systems".
  Submissions to be sent to Professor P.  Colaneri:    colaneri@elet.polimi.it

- by January 15, 2001 for the IFAC Workshop on "Adaptation and Learning in
  Control and Signal Processing".
  Sumissions to be sent to Professor S. M. Savaresi:    
savaresi@elet.polimi.it

Only electronic submissions (.ps or .pdf file) are accepted.
Send your file as an attachment with an electronic submission letter.

The extended abstract should include: title, authorship, complete mailing
address of all authors, fax and email of the corresponding author. The final
version of all presented papers will be published in the Workshop Proceedings.
Each paper will be allocated 6 pages. At least one author per paper is 
required
to register at the time of the submission of the camera-ready paper.

Workshop location

The two workshops will take place in a magnificent villa surrounded by an
Italian style garden extending to the shore of Lake Como. The villa is now
property of the city of Como, becoming a centre of arts and science, under the
umbrella of the "Centro di Cultura Scienifica A. Volta", which was
founded in 1982.

For the updated programs of the workshops, please consult the web sites:

http://www.elet.polimi.it/psyco
http://www.elet.polimi.it/ALCOSP

Contributed by: Robert Shorten, rshorten@cs.may.ie


 				CALL FOR PAPERS
 		IRISH SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, 2001
 
The Irish Signals and Systems Conference will be held at the National 
University of Ireland, Maynooth, June 25th-27th, 2001.
 
ISSC2001 invites authors to submit reports of original research contributions 
in any of the technical 
areas listed below:

                 Signal Processing 
        	 Biomedical Engineering
 	         Pattern Recognition
         	 Computer Vision
                 Communication Systems and Networks 
                 Digital Signal Processing 
                 Image and Multidimensional Signal Processing 
                 Control Systems: Application and Theory
                 Linear and Nonlinear Circuits and Systems
                 Multimedia Signal Processing                 
                 Speech and Audio Processing 
                 Statistical Signal and Array Processing 
                 VLSI for Signal Processing 
 	    
In addition, we are inviting submissions for an Irish language session in the 
general area of Signals and Systems.  
 
Prospective contributors are invited to submit four copies of a three page 
extended summary including figures and references before February 7th, 2001 
to:
 
             Dr. Tomas Ward
             Technical Chair, ISSC2001
             Department of Electronic Engineering
             NUI, Maynooth
             Co. Kildare
 	     Ireland
 
             or alternatively by email to:
 
             issc@cs.may.ie
 
We will be accepting Web based submissions from early January.  
Further details to follow in early January. 
 
Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors (by email) on  March 30th, 
2001.  Camera-ready copies of final papers must be received by 27th April, 
2001. 
 
Should sufficient demand exist, we also intend to organise foundation 
tutorials in some or  all of the following areas:
 
 1)	Nonlinear dynamics and chaos;
 2)	Statistical pattern recognition;
 3)	Model predictive control;
 4)	Introduction to DSP for modem design.

We invite prospective attendees to contact the ISSC2001(tut2001@cs.may.ie) 
stating clearly which  of the above tutorials would be of interest.
 

Contributed by: Miroslav Fikar, fikar@cvt.stuba.sk

            13th International Conference on Process Control
            Strbske Pleso, High Tatras, Slovak Republic
                         June 11 - 14, 2001

The 13th conference PC'01 will be held in the hotel Banik in Strbske
Pleso, beautifully located in the heart of the High Tatras mountains,
northern Slovakia. Parallel to the conference, a meeting of the
EUROPOLY Network (The European Network of Excellence for Industrial
Applications of Polynomial Methods) will be held.

SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE
The objective of the conference is to bring together theoretical
experts and control systems specialists, to evaluate the new
possibilities of techniques, design procedures and instruments in
process control projects. Papers for presentation may range from
theoretically rigorous research works to industrial applications.

TOPICS
1. Linear and Non-linear Control System Design
2. System Identification and Modelling of Processes
3. Process Measurements and Devices
4. Optimisation Problems (including H2, Hinf, ...)
5. Robust and Adaptive Control
6. Simulation and Education
7. Intelligent Control Systems
8. Applications and Case Studies

EUROPOLY Members (see www.utia.cas.cz/europoly for more info):
UTIA Prague (M. Sebek, M. Hromcik)
Univ. of Twente (H. Kwakernaak, R. Strijbos)
Univ. of Glasgow (K. Hunt)
Uppsala Univ. (A. Ahlen,  M. Sternad)
Univ. of Strathclyde (M. Grimble, A. Ordys)
Politecnico di Milano (P. Colaneri, S. Bittanti)
LAAS CNRS Toulouse (S. Tarbouriech, D. Henrion)
Compureg Plzen (P. Ettler)
ProCS Sala (R. Keseli)
Czech Technical Univ. (V. Kucera)
Faculty of Technology Zlin (R. Prokop)
Slovak Univ. of Technology (J. Mikles, A. Meszaros, M. Fikar)
Warszaw Univ. of Technology (T. Kaczorek, A. Dzielinski)

IMPORTANT DATES
January 15, 2001        Submission of abstracts
February 15, 2001       Notification of acceptation/rejection
              Second CFP
April 30, 2001            Submission of camera-ready papers
                       and conference fee payment
June 11-14, 2001        Conference


PAPER SUBMISSION
Two copies of structured abstract (about 200/400 words) should be
submitted in one of the following ways:
1. Online:    http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc01.html
2. E-mail:    pc01@ka.chtf.stuba.sk
3. Hard copy: Department of Process Control, CHTF STU,
             Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovak Republic,
             tel.: (+421) (7) 52495269, fax: (+421) (7) 52496469

The structured abstract should indicate:
1. Title
2. Authors and Mailing Address
3. Keywords
4. Problem Statement
5. Main Results - Contribution

One of the authors is supposed to take part in the conference. Papers
should be written in English (approx. 5 standard pages). The working
languages will be English, Slovak, Czech (English preferred).

LOCATION
Situated on the border between Poland and Slovakia, the High Tatras is
one of the most impressing national parks in the Slovakia. It is home
of a wide variety of wildlife. Many kilometers of well marked pathways
can be explored ranging from easy to extreme difficult. Strbske pleso is
renowned place for its winter and summer sport activities.

REGISTRATION FEE
The fee is 220 USD, including participation at the conference and
exhibitions, conference proceedings, hotel accommodation, all meals,
and welcome party.

INFORMATION
For further and updated information, visit
  http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc01.html
or write to
1. e-mail: pc01@ka.chtf.stuba.sk
2. Department of Process Control, CHTF STU, Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 
Bratislava
  Slovak Republic, tel.: (+421) (7) 52495269, fax: (+421) (7) 52496469

Contributed by: Raul Ordonez, ordonez@rowan.edu

2001 IEEE Conference on Control Applications (CCA)
and the
2001 IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC)


5-7 September 2001
Presidente Inter-Continental Hotel
Campos Eliseos 218
Mexico City, Mexico

http://control.rice.edu


SCOPE AND TOPICS

Both conferences will be held in Mexico City at the famed Presidente
Intercontinental Hotel which is in the Polanco district across from the
famous Chapultepec Park, close to lakes and gardens, renowned museums,
and historical sites. This is a prime area and provides a safe and pleasant
venue to have a conference location. The meeting will highlight the
exciting and multidisciplinary areas of control systems applications
as well as Intelligent Control. The general theme of the conference is:

Eclectic Applications and Intelligent Control In The New Millennium

The program committee solicits papers presenting original contributions
in all areas of control applications and Intelligent Control including,
but not limited to:

CCA
.... Applications of adaptive and robust control · sensor based control
· nonlinear control · sliding mode control · modeling and system 
identification
· fuzzy logic control · expert systems · distributed systems
· manufacturing systems ·mechatronics · motion control · robotics
· vibration control · structure control · fault detection and fault 
tolerant control
· man/machine interface · aeronautical, aerospace and space systems
· automotive systems · vehicle control · traffic and network control
· chemical and steel process control systems · biomedical systems
· data fusion · power electronics systems · computed aided design.

ISIC
.... Intelligent Control architectures and methods · knowledge based systems
and learning control · temporal logic for control · path planning systems
· reactive multi-agent systems · machine learning · neural networks
· fuzzy logic · genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing
· hybrid dynamical systems · pattern discovery · distributed or decentralized
control methods · discrete event systems · supervisory control
· probabilistic approaches · knowledge-based sensor fusion
· neuro-fuzzy approaches · neural-adaptive control systems
· intelligent sensors · intelligent machines.

FORMAT OF THE CONFERENCE

Both conferences will run in parallel. The sessions will be held Wednesday,
5 September - Friday, 7 September, 2001 with workshops on Tuesday,
September 4. There will be only one registration fee for both  conferences
and all attendees will receive proceedings from both conferences.


IMPORTANT DATES

January 31, 2000: Papers, Session and Workshop Proposals Due
March 20, 2001:    Notification of Acceptation/Rejection
May 4, 2001:          Final Camera-Ready Papers Due


PAPER SUBMISSION

The Program Committee invites authors to submit their papers electronically
(either PDF format or PostScript format) by 31 January, 2000.
The first page of each manuscript  must contain the title of the paper,
the names and affiliations of the authors, and
four keywords,/phrases. In addition, please identify the corresponding author
with full contact information, including fax and e-mail, if available. Your
manuscripts should be sent to one of the Technical Program Chairs:

       D. W. Repperger (for CCA Submission), Email: D.Repperger@IEEE.ORG

       T. Parisini (for ISIC submission), Email: parisini@elet.polimi.it or 
thomas@dist.unige.it



INVITED SESSIONS

The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions in the
above areas of applications. Each proposal for an invited session should
describe the theme and scope of the proposed session and should include
extended summaries (at least four pages in length) of six papers.
In addition, the proposal should contain the name, affiliation , and complete
address of the session organizer)(s) and of the authors of all included 
papers.
Five (5) copies of the invited session proposals should be sent to the Chair 
of
Invited Sessions  Linda G. Bushnell.

Linda G. Bushnell
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Washington
Box 352500
Seattle, WA 98195-2500
Tel: 206-221-6717
Fax: 206-543-3842
Email: L.Bushnell@ieee.org

WORKSHOPS

The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops related
to the theme of the conference. Persons interested in organizing a 
pre-conference
workshop should contact the Workshop Chair: Eduardo A. Misawa

Eduardo A. Misawa
Oklahoma State University
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Eng.
218 Engineering North
Stillwater, OK 74078-5016
Phone: (405)-744-5900
Fax: (405)-744-7873
Email: misawa@master.ceat.okstate.edu

For more information, visit http://control.rice.edu

Contributed by: H. R. Arabnia, hra@cs.uga.edu


              C A L L   F O R   P A P E R S
              =============================

    PDPTA + CISST + IC-AI + IC + METMBS + ERSA + ISE + CIC
         Monte Carlo Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
                     June 25-28, 2001
             (Submission Deadline: March 1, 2001)

Dear Colleagues:

I would be most grateful if you would distribute this
announcement for the 2001 International MultiConference
to your colleagues who might be interested.  This will
be a major international gathering in year 2001.
It is anticipated that this international event will
attract about 1500 participants.  This MultiConference
is composed of eight (planned and more will likely be
added) international conferences that will be held
simultaneously (same dates and location).  Attendees will
have full access to all eight conferences.  You are invited
to submit a draft paper of about 5 pages and/or a proposal
to organize a technical session.  All accepted papers will be
published in the respective conference proceedings.
THE NAMES OF TECHNICAL SESSION CHAIRS WILL APPEAR AS
ASSOCIATE EDITORS ON THE COVER OF THE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
(contact hra@cs.uga.edu if you would like to propose
international workshops and/or sessions to be held
simultaneously with the above conferences.)

The eight conferences are:
(a link to each conference's URL is or soon will be available
from http://www.ashland.edu/~iajwa/conferences)

1.  The 2001 International Conference on Parallel and
    Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications
    (PDPTA'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

2.  The 2001 International Conference on Imaging Science,
    Systems, and Technology
    (CISST'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

3.  The 2001 International Conference on Artificial
    Intelligence
    (IC-AI'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

4.  International Conference on Internet Computing 2001
    (IC'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

5.  The 2001 International Conference on Mathematics and
    Engineering Techniques in Medicine and Biological
    Sciences
    (METMBS'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

6.  The First International Conference on Engineering of
    Reconfigurable Systems and Algorithms
    (ERSA'01: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

7.  The 2001 International Symposium on Information
    Systems and Engineering
    (ISE'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)

8.  The 2001 International Conference on Communications
    in Computing
    (CIC'2001: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; June 25-28, 2001)


MULTICONFERENCES CONTACT (all eight conferences):
    (who then may forward inquiries to respective chairs of
    conferences)

    Hamid R. Arabnia
    General Chair, 2001 Int'l MultiConferences
    University of Georgia
    Department of Computer Science
    415 Graduate Studies Research Center
    Athens, Georgia 30602-7404, U.S.A.

    Tel: (706) 542-3480
    Fax: (706) 542-2966
    email: hra@cs.uga.edu


SUBMISSION OF PAPERS:

      Prospective authors are invited to submit three copies
      of their draft paper (about 5 pages long) to H. R. Arabnia
      (address is given below) by the due date (who will then be
      forwarding the papers to respective conference chairs).
      E-mail and Fax submissions are also acceptable.  The length
      of the Camera-Ready papers (if accepted) will be limited to
      7 pages.

      The first page of the draft paper should include:
      title of the paper, name, affiliation, postal address,
      E-mail address, telephone number, and Fax number for
      each author.  The first page should also include the
      name of the author who will be presenting the paper
      (if accepted) and a maximum of 5 keywords.  Also state
      the name of the conference you would like your paper
      to be considered for.


PROPOSAL FOR ORGANIZING TECHNICAL SESSIONS:

      Each technical session will have at least 6 paper
      presentations.  The session chairs will be responsible
      for all aspects of their sessions; including, soliciting
      papers, reviewing, selecting, ...  The names of session
      chairs will appear as Associate Editors on the cover of
      the conference proceedings.  After the conference, some
      sessions will be considered for publication in appropriate
      journals as Special Issues with the session proposer as
      the Guest Editor of the journal.

      Proposals to organize technical sessions should include
      the following information: name and address (+ E-mail)
      of proposer, title of session, a 100-word description of
      the topic of the session, and a short description on
      how the session will be advertised (in most cases,
      session proposers solicit papers from colleagues and
      researchers whose work is known to the session proposer).
      Mail your proposal to H. R. Arabnia (address is given
      below); E-mail submissions are preferred.

      Contact H. R. Arabnia, if you would like to organize
      international workshops.


LOCATION OF CONFERENCES:

      The conferences will be held in the Monte Carlo Resort
      hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  This is a mega hotel
      with excellent conference facilities and over 3,000 rooms.
      The hotel is minutes from the Las Vegas airport with free
      shuttles to and from the airport.  This hotel has many
      vacation and recreational attractions, including:
      waterfalls, casino, spa, pools & kiddie pools, sunning
      decks, Easy River water ride, wave pool with cascades,
      lighted tennis courts, health spa (with workout equipment,
      whirlpool, sauna, ...), arcade virtual reality game rooms,
      nightly shows, snack bars, a number of restaurants,
      shopping area, bars, ...  Many of these attractions are
      open 24 hours a day and most are suitable for families and
      children.  The negotiated hotel's room rate for conference
      attendees is very reasonable (79USD + tax) per night (no
      extra charge for double occupancy) for the duration of
      the conference.

      The hotel is within walking distance from most other
      Las Vegas attractions (major shopping areas, recreational
      destinations, fine dining and night clubs, free street
      shows, ...).


IMPORTANT DATES:

        March 1, 2001 (Thursday):  Draft papers (about 5 pages) due
        April 2, 2001 (Monday):    Notification of acceptance
        May 1, 2001 (Tuesday):     Camera-Ready papers & Prereg. due
        June 25 - 28, 2001:        PDPTA'2001 + CISST'2001 + IC-AI'2001 +
                                   IC'2001 + METMBS'2001 + ERSA'2001 +
                                   ISE'2001 + CIC'2001 Conferences

      Proposals to organize technical sessions should be submitted
      as soon as possible.  All accepted papers are expected to be
      presented at the conference.

Contributed by: Robert Shorten , rshorten@cs.may.ie

                                CALL FOR PAPERS
                IRISH SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, 2001

The Irish Signals and Systems Conference will be held at the National
University of Ireland, Maynooth, June 25th-27th, 2001.

ISSC2001 invites authors to submit reports of original research contributions
in any of the technical areas listed below:

Signal Processing
Biomedical Engineering
Pattern Recognition
Computer Vision
Communication Systems and Networks
Digital Signal Processing
Image and Multidimensional Signal Processing
Control Systems: Application and Theory
Linear and Nonlinear Circuits and Systems
Multimedia Signal Processing
Speech and Audio Processing
Statistical Signal and Array Processing
VLSI for Signal Processing

In addition, we are inviting submissions for an Irish language session in
the general area of Signals and Systems.

Prospective contributors are invited to submit four copies of a three page
extended summary including figures and references before February 7th, 2001 
to:

        Dr. Tomas Ward
        Technical Chair, ISSC2001
        Department of Electronic Engineering
        NUI, Maynooth
        Co. Kildare
        Ireland

or alternatively by email to:

        issc@cs.may.ie

We will be accepting Web based submissions from early January.
Further details to follow in early January.

Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors (by email) on  March 30th,
2001. Camera-ready copies of final papers must be received by 27th April, 
2001.

Should sufficient demand exist, we also intend to organise foundation 
tutorials
in some or all of the following areas:

1) Nonlinear dynamics and chaos;
2) Statistical pattern recognition;
3) Model predictive control;
4) Introduction to DSP for modem design.

We invite prospective attendees to contact the ISSC2001(tut2001@cs.may.ie)
stating clearly which of the above tutorials would be of interest.

Contributed by: SIAM Conference Department, ross@siam.org

Fifth SIAM Conference on Control & its Applications

Sponsored by SIAM Activity Group on Control and Systems Theory 

July 11-14, 2001
Town and Country Resort Hotel
San Diego, California

Deadline Dates

December 29, 2000
Deadline for submission of minisymposium information

January 29, 2001 
Deadline for submission of contributed abstracts for a lecture or poster

February 29, 2001
Acceptance or rejection notices sent

Contributed by: Nadine Gisler, nadine@wtc.ab.ca

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE CONVENTIONS

Head Office: 5101C-50 Street, Wetaskiwin AB, T9A 1K1, Canada
(Phone: +1-780-352-1912 / Fax: +1-780-352-1913)
Email:  or 
Web-Site: http://www.icsc.ab.ca

This information is for members of various scientific communities, also
interested in Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, etc:

1. 2001:  Extension of submission deadlines:
Upon request of a large number of prospective authors we are extending the
submission deadlines for the following events:

1. 1. SOCO/ISFI 2001  (Soft Computing/Intelligent Systems for Industry)
Paisley, U.K., June 26 - 29, 2001
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/soco2001.htm
new: submission deadline January 15, 2001

1. 2. WMC 2001 (World Manufacturing Congress)
Rochester, NY, USA, September 24 - 27, 2001
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/wmc2001.htm
new: submission deadline January 31, 2001

1. 3. DI-TESA 2001 (Distributed Intelligence in Technology, Economic and
Social Applications)
Rochester, NY, USA, September 24 - 27, 2001
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/ditesa2001.htm
new: submission deadline January 31, 2001


2. New Events in 2002:

2.1. Neuro-Fuzzy NF 2002
Capitolio de la Habana, Cuba
January 15 - 18, 2002
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/nf2002/nf2002.html
submission deadline: May 31, 2001

2.2. Autonomous Intelligent Systems ICAIS 2002
Deaking University, Geelong Campus, Australia
February 12 - 15, 2002
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/icais2002.htm
submission deadline: June 30, 2001

2.3. Intelligent Systems and Applications ISA 2002
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
December 15 - 18, 2002
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/isa'2002.htm
submission deadline: February 28, 2002

The ICSC/NAISO Operating Division Canada is merging with ITSTransnational in
Holland to ensure the quality of the ongoing and future projects world wide.
Additional email addresses and fax numbers will be publicized on the ICSC
home page. Please watch for updates:
http://www.icsc.ab.ca

staff members ICSC
December 1: incoming:  Susan Shippelt
December 1: outgoing: Ilkka Tervonen

Nadine Gisler
ICSC/NAISO Operating Division
International Computer Science Conventions and
Natural & Artificial Intelligence System Organization
5101C-50 Street, Wetaskiwin AB, T9A 1K1, Canada
Phone: +1 780 352 1912
Fax: +1 780 352 1913
email: nadine@wtc.ab.ca

Contributed by: Dr. Aamer Iqbal Bhatti, aameriqbal@mailcity.com

International Nathiagali Summer College is being held for last
25 years in the scenic resort of Nathiagali, near Islamabad,
Pakistan. Traditionally, it has been an international forum for 
speakers to present a series of lectures about their respective 
areas, mainly related to Physics. Since last year, the college
has been extended to cover Control Systems as well. The speakers
at the college are paid full travelling expenses alongwith free 
boarding and lodging within Pakistan. Free sightseeing is also
provided. The speakers should be able to hold a series of lectures
on his work in any of the current topics related to Control 
Systems. The probable dates of the college are 9-14th July, 2001.
Please email the undersigned for further information and expression
of interest. 
Dr. Aamer Iqbal Bhatti
aameriqbal@mailcity.com
Member Technical Committee
International Nathiagali Summer College
Islamabad
Pakistan 

Contributed by: Michael Malisoff, malisoff@sci.tamucc.edu


Contributed by: Michael Malisoff


AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY SPECIAL SESSION ON OPTIMAL 
CONTROL, CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS, AND NONSMOOTH ANALYSIS        

DATES:  March 30-1, 2001

LOCATION:  American Mathematical Society Spring 2001 Central
Section Meeting, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

ORGANIZERS:  Michael A. Malisoff (Texas A & M University-Corpus
Christi) and Peter R. Wolenski (Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge).

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:  Martino Bardi (Padova), Grant Galbraith 
(Davis, CA), William W. Hager (Gainesville, FL), Brian P. Ingalls
(New Brunswick, NJ), Thomas Ivey (Charleston, SC), Matthias 
Kawski (Arizona), Irena Lasiecka (Virginia), Antonio Siconolfi 
(Rome), Hector J. Sussmann (New Brunswick, NJ), Agnes Tourin (Paris), 
Peter Wolenski (Baton Rouge, LA), Qiji J. Zhu (Kalamazoo, MI).

SESSION WEBPAGE:  http://www.tamucc.edu/~malisoff/964_optimal.html 

DEADLINES:  The session is expected to consist of about 20 talks.
Persons interested in presenting a paper at this session should
send an abstract to malisoff@sci.tamucc.edu by January 20, 2001.
Inquiries concerning the session should be sent to the same
address.

PROCEEDINGS:  Information about the publication of proceedings
from the session will be available at the session webpage.  

Contributed by: Ed. Palmer, Chair IEEE Queensland Section , e.palmer@qut.edu.au


                           I S S P A   2 0 0 1

SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SIGNAL PROCESSING AND ITS APPLICATIONS

                          Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
                            13-16 August 2001

CALL FOR PAPERS

ISSPA 2001 is the sixth in a series of successful international symposia 
focussing on the theory and applications of signal processing.  For the last 
15 years, it has provided a forum for engineers and scientists engaged in 
research and development to discuss common and disparate objectives and 
applications of Signal Processing.  After considerable success in Australia, 
ISSPA is moving offshore.
The regular technical program will run for three days along with an exhibition 
of signal processing products.  In addition, tutorial sessions will be held 
one day before the opening of the conference.

Papers are invited in, but not limited to, the following topics:
1. Digital Filter Design & Structures
2. Multirate Filtering & Wavelets
3. Adaptive Signal Processing
4. Time-Frequency / Time-Scale Analysis
5. Higher Order Statistics
6. Statistical Signal  & Array Processing
7. Radar & Sonar Processing
8. Speech Processing & Recognition
9. Image & Multidimensional Signal Processing
10. VLSI for Signal Processing
11. Signal Processing for Communications
12. Antennas for Mobile Communications
13. Spread Spectrum Communications
14. Biomedical Signal Processing
15. Neural Network for Signal Processing
16. Industrial Signal Processing
17. Signal Processing Education
18. Multimedia Signal Processing
19. Security Signal Processing
20. Others (Optical Signal Processing, Aerospace Applications, etc.).

Perspective authors are invited to submit full length (four page) papers for 
presentation in any of the areas listed above (show area in your submission).  
We also encourage the submission of proposal for tutorials and sessions on 
special topics.  Deadlines for submissions and registrations are shown below.  
Details on the submission process are available on the main conference website

http://www.sprc.qut.edu.au/isspa2001.html

Accepted papers will be published in a hard copy volume by IEEE and 
distributed at the symposium. Technical inquiries should be directed to the 
technical chairman.

Secretariat and Local arrangements:
DSP Lab, Dept. of Microelectronics and Computer Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,  81310 UTM-Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: (60) 7 - 550 5216 / 5089
Fax: (60) 7 - 556 6272
e-mail: isspa2001@suria.fke.utm.my


Schedule:
Full paper proposal due:         15 February 2001
Notification of  acceptance:     30 April 2001
Advance registration before:     15 July 2001

General Chair and Steering Comittee Chair
B. Boashash, QUT, Australia

Technical Committee Chair
K. Abed-Meraim, ENST Paris, France, abed@tsi.enst.fr

Technical Committee
S. Anderson, Australia 
Y. Attikiouzel, Australia 
E. Biglieri, Italy 
J. Bohme, Germany 
H. Cherifi, France 
A. Cjchocki, Japan
T. Constantinides,UK 
P. Duhamel, France
S. I. El-Khamy, Egypt 
T. R. Fisher, USA
Y. Hua, Hong-Kong 
M. Kaveh, USA
M. Lagunas, Spain 
A.  Mitiche, Canada 
S. K. Mitra, USA
B. Ottersten, Sweden
C. Papadias, USA 
E. J. Powers, USA 
T. Pun, Switzerland
D. Slock, France
F. Vidal, Spain
L. Wong, Singapore
Z. Yusuf, Malaysia
D. Ziou, Canada 
and others

Special Sessions
A. Beghdadi, University of Paris 13, France

Tutorials
M. Deriche, QUT, Australia

Conference Organisation Chair
S. H. Salleh, UTM, Malaysia

Conference Organisation Vice-Chairs
M. Khalid, UTM, Malaysia (Advisory)
S. Amin, UTM, Malaysia (Planning)
A.Z. UTM, Malaysia, Sha'ameri (Resources)

Liaison Technical Program
S. A. R. Al-Attas, UTM, Malaysia

Liaison Co-ordinator
B. Senadji, QUT, Australia

Publications
A. Yahya, UTM, Malaysia

Finances
K. Mohd Hani, Z. Aspar, UTM, Malaysia

International Publicity
E. Palmer, QUT, Australia

Publicity
M-J. E. Salami, IIUM, Malaysia

Exhibits
Y. Mohammad, Ericsson, Malaysia

America Liaison
M. Amin, Villanova University 

Asia Liaison
N. Ohta, Sony, Japan

Africa Liaison
D. Aboutajdine, Rabat University

Australia Liaison
K. Ngan, University of Western Australia 

Middle East Liaison
L. Cheded, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

Europe Liaison
P. Comon, CNRS, France

Contributed by: VijaySekhar Chellaboina, ChellaboinaV@missouri.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS

Symposium on HYBRID SYSTEMS AND CONTROL

2001 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 11-16, 2001
New York, New York

The Systems Theory Panel of the Dynamic Systems and Control Division
 of ASME is sponsoring a symposium at the 2001 ASME IMECE to highlight
advances in hybrid systems and control. Theoretical and applied
contributions are sought on topics including but not limited to
analysis and control of switching systems, impulsive systems, discrete
event systems, and differential automata, mechanical/robotic impact systems,
supervisory control of industrial processes, flexible manufacturing systems,
job scheduling etc.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Authors who wish to submit papers should email the full-length manuscripts
in PDF format to either of the symposium organizers by FEBRUARY 1, 2001.
All submissions will be peer reviewed and authors will be notified of
 acceptance on APRIL 16, 2001. Accepted submissions will be published
in the ASME DSCD Proceedings.

SYMPOSIUM CO-ORGANIZERS

Dr. VijaySekhar Chellaboina
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
Telephone: 573-884-4625
FAX: 573-884-5090
E-mail: ChellaboinaV@missouri.edu

Dr. Wassim M. Haddad
School of Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0150
Telephone: 404-894-1078
FAX: 404-894-2760
Email: wm.haddad@aerospace.gatech.edu

Contributed by: Wei Wang, wangwei@dlut.edu.cn

Contributed by: Wei Wang

The 20th Chinese Control Conference
Dalian China, August 2001

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Chinese Control Conference (CCC) is an annual national conference hosted 
by the Committee on Control Theory, the Chinese Association of Automation. 
The aim of the conference is to provide a venue for specialists in the area 
of systems and control to meet and exchange their experiences, and to 
facilitate the transfer of advanced control technology to industries. The 
20th CCC will be held in the beautifully coastal city Dalian.
 
Organizers
The Committee on Control Theory, the Chinese Association of Automation
The Research Center of Information and Control, Dalian University of 
Technology

Scope
Linear systems, Optimal control, Robust control, Hoo control, Predictive 
control, Stochastic control, Adaptive control, Model reduction, Optimization 
methods, System modeling and identification, Nonlinear systems, Stability 
analysis, Variable structure control, Distributed parameter systems, DEDS and 
HDS, Large scale and complex systems, Fault diagnosis and isolation, Fuzzy 
systems and Control, Neural networks, Expert and intelligent control, Robot 
control, Power systems,  Transport systems, Process control, CIMS, Social 
economy systems, Bio and environmental systems, and their applications.

Paper Submission
Three copies of the draft paper should be sent to the Secretariat by 15 March 
2001. Manuscripts typed in two columns in 10 points Times-New Roman with 
single line spacing should not exceed five pages, and should include the 
title, authors¡¯name and affiliation, full addresses, e-mail address, an 
abstract, and 3 to 5 keywords.

The outline and the theme of proposed invited sessions should also be sent to 
the Secretariat by 15 March 2001. Papers in an invited session should present 
a cohesive and comprehensive focus on a relevant topic.

Language
The paper can be submitted either in Chinese or English. The working language 
of the conference will be Chinese and English.

Key dates
Submission of draft and proposals for invited sessions: 15 March 2001
Notification of acceptance of contributed papers and invited sessions: 15 May 
2001
Submission of camera-ready copy: 15 June 2001

Secretariat
Professor Zhimin Liu
CCC¡¯2001 Secretariat
Institute of Systems Science
Chinese Academy of Science
Beijing 100080, P.R.China
Phone: 86-10-62532161
Fax: 86-10-62587343
Email: lzm@iss03.iss.ac.cn
WWW: http://iss03.iss.ac.cn/ccc2001

Contributed by: Fathi H. Ghorbel, ghorbel@rice.edu

Travel Support to Attend the

2001 IEEE CONFERENCE ON CONTROL APPLICATIONS (CCA) 
and the
2001 IEEE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTELLIGENT CONTROL (ISIC)


5-7 September 2001
Presidente Inter-Continental Hotel
Campos Eliseos 218
Mexico City, Mexico

http://control.rice.edu


Qualifying participants from developing countries
can obtain registration and hotel expenses to attend
the 2001 CCA/ISIC conference.
More information is available at
http://www.ieeecss.org/MAB/devsupport.html

Contributed by: Sabine VAN HUFFEL, sabine.vanhuffel@esat.kuleuven.ac.be

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       3rd International Workshop on TLS and ERRORS-IN-VARIABLES MODELING

       August 27--29, 2001              Arenberg castle, Leuven, Belgium

                Second Announcement and Call for Papers
 ****************************************************************************
  This interdisciplinary workshop is a continuation of 2 previous workshops
  which were held in Leuven, Belgium, August 1991 and 1996, and aims to 
  bring together numerical analysts, statisticians, engineers, economists,
  chemists, etc. in order to discuss recent advances in Total Least Squares 
  (TLS) techniques and errors-in-variables modeling.

  Papers, in particular overview papers, are solicited for technical sessions 
  on TLS Concepts and Properties, TLS Algorithms and TLS Applications.

  Authors are invited to submit 4 copies of an extended summary (2--4 pages)
  for review. Fax number and email should be provided if possible. Overview 
  papers will be presented as lecture, the other ones in poster form. 
  Authors of accepted contributions will be asked to prepare a version for 
  publication  in the proceedings book published by Birkhauser.

      Submission of summary:              February 15,2001
      Notification of Acceptance:         April 1, 2001
      Submission of camera-ready paper:   July 1, 2001

  Conference committee: S. Van Huffel and P. Lemmerling (chairpersons), B. 
     De Moor, Y. Amemiya, L. Gleser,G. Golub, B. Ottersten, R. Pintelon, 
     G. W. Stewart and P. Van Dooren.
            
  Workshop secretariat:  Ida Tassens 
     Dept. of Electrical Engineering, ESAT-SISTA/COSIC, Katholieke 
     Universiteit Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
     tel : 32/16/32.17.09      fax : 32/16/32.19.70
  For more details, see http://www.esat.kuleuven.ac.be/sista/workshops.htm