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New Address for Kevin L. Moore

Contributed by: Kevin L. Moore, kevin.moore@jhuapl.edu

Dear colleagues, I have taken a new position. My new contact data is as 
follows:

Kevin L. Moore, Ph.D., P.E.
Senior Scientist
System and Information Sciences Group
Research and Technology Development Center
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
M/S 2-236
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Laurel, MD 20723-6099
Phone: 240.228.0324
Fax: 240.228.6904
email: kevin.moore@jhuapl.edu




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1.2 New address for Maurice Heemels


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New address for Maurice Heemels

Contributed by: Maurice Heemels, maurice.heemels@embeddedsystems.nl

W.P.M.H. Heemels' new address:

Embedded Systems Institute
TU/e Campus, Laplace building 0.10
Den Dolech 2
P.O. Box 513, 56OO MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 40 247 8222 and +31 (0) 40 247 4720
e-mail: maurice.heemels@embeddedsystems.nl 
http://www.embeddedsystems.nl



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1.3 Summer Address: D. Subbaram Naidu


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Summer Address: D. Subbaram Naidu

Contributed by: D. Subbaram Naidu, naiduds@isu.edu

Professor D. Subbaram Naidu of Idaho State University is, during May 17 to
August 15, 2004, at the Center of Excellence for Ships and Ocean Structures
(CESOS), Norweigian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim,
Norway, on a fellowship funded by Norwegian Research Council and hosted by
Professor Olav Egeland of NTNU. Contact address during this period:
naidu@ntnu.no or naiduds@isu.edu. Tel: +47 73 55 1113. 


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2004 AACC Awards

Contributed by: Pradeep Misra, pmisra@cs.wright.edu

The American Automatic Control Council presented its annual awards
for 2004 at the 2004 Automatic Control Conference, Boston, MA

Recipients for various awards were:

Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award: Harold J. Kushner, Brown University
John R. Ragazzini (Education) Award: Mark Spong, University of Illinois
Control Engineering Practice: William Powers, Ford Motor Co. (Ret)
Donald P. Eckman Award: Panagiotis D. Christofides, University of California,
    Los Angeles
O. Hugo Schuck Best Paper Awards:
Theory: Bin Yao (Purdue University)
Application: Dong Ni, Yiming Lou, Panagiotis D. Christofides, Lin Sha, Sandy 
Lao, and Jane P. Chang


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2.2 Thomas Parisini receives IEEE Neural Network Society Award


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Thomas Parisini receives IEEE Neural Network Society Award

Contributed by: Pradeep Misra, pmisra@cs.wright.edu

Thomas Parisini and his co-authors received the "2004 IEEE Transactions on
Neural Networks Outstanding Paper Award" for their paper: "Distributed-
Information Neural Control: The Case of Dynamic Routing in Traffic Networks,"
by Marco Baglietto, Thomas Parisini, Riccardo Zoppoli, IEEE Transactions on
Neural Networks 12(3), 2001, pp. 485-502.

The award will be presented as the joint 2004 International Joint Conference
on Neural Networks (IJCNN'2004) and 2004 IEEE International Conference on 
Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ-IEEE'2004 on July 25 at Intercontinental Hotel, Budapest,
Hungary.


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Graduate Program in Automation Engineering

Contributed by: Ningsu Luo, ningsu@eia.udg.es

International Graduate Program
Automation Engineering and Intelligent Systems 
University of Girona, Spain

This international master is towards students from a variety of backgrounds 
in engineering and science. The main objective is to provide the students 
with an interesting, challenging and interdisciplinary program of high 
quality expertise and skills for a successful professional career. The major 
concern will be the research, technology development or any other 
professional environment related to Automation Engineering and Intelligent 
Systems. 

The master program is running in two academic years with a total study load 
of 120 ECTS (European credits). It involves three major parts: lecture 
courses, research stay in the centres of top-ranked European and 
international partners (TUM, KTH, SJTU, etc) or industrial internships, and 
Master project thesis.

For further information, please contact
Dr. Ningsu Luo 
Director of International Master Program
Department of Electronics, Computer Science and Automatic Control
University of Girona
17071 Girona, Spain

Tel. +34 972 418 888
Fax. +34 972 418 976
Email. ningsu@eia.udg.es


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3.2 Short Course: Dynamic Traffic Flow Modelling And Control


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Short Course: Dynamic Traffic Flow Modelling And Control

Contributed by: Markos Papageorgiou, markos@dssl.tuc.gr

Technical University of Crete
Dynamic Systems and Simulation Laboratory
Chania 73100, Greece

6th SHORT COURSE 2004 DYNAMIC TRAFFIC FLOW MODELLING AND CONTROL
Lecturer: Prof. Markos Papageorgiou
Date:  20-24 September 2004
Location: Chania (Crete), Greece
Fee:  1.200 EURO (for graduate students: 800 EURO )
(20% reduction is granted in case of more than one participation from the 
same institution)

Scope

The design, analysis, and evaluation of Intelligent Transportation Systems 
(ITS) requires a good knowledge of traffic flow modelling and control 
techniques as well as of powerful methodologies from the areas of 
optimisation, control, networks, and dynamic systems. The purpose of the 
intensive 5-day course is to cover the basic theory and tools necessary for 
efficient design and evaluation of ITS on highway networks. The course will 
begin with traffic flow modelling and validation that includes a coverage of 
the various traffic flow models, the modelling of traffic networks, and 
simulation tools. Measurement devices and estimation problems in traffic 
networks, that include automatic incident detection and O-D estimation, will 
be presented and discussed. The state-of-the art techniques on freeway 
control, road traffic control, and integrated control employing ramp 
metering, signal control, and route guidance via application of modern 
optimisation, control, and estimation techniques, together with several case 
studies will be presented. Some 40 exercises will be used for consolidation 
of the provided knowledge. Extensive written material, including all 
transparency copies, will be handed out.

Who Should Attend
Graduate students, engineers, researchers, consultants, and government 
employees who are interested in improving their understanding of advanced 
traffic flow modelling and control tools and in becoming familiar with their 
application in ITS. 

For More Information
To take more information (Detailed Course Contents, About the Lecturer, Fee 
and Registration Form, Location, Accommodation, Evaluation of previous 
courses) please visit the site 
http://www.dssl.tuc.gr/en/ShortCourse/6thShortCourse.htm
or contact: 
Prof. Markos Papageorgiou, Director 
Dynamic Systems & Simulation Laboratory
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE
University Campus
GR-73100 Chania, GREECE

Tel: +30-28210-37289
Fax: +30-28210-37584/69410
E-mail: markos@dssl.tuc.gr
Web: http://www.dssl.tuc.gr


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Director: Biomimetics Connections, USA

Contributed by: John Pietrzyk, jpietrzyk@ieee.org

Developments in autonomic computing systems, intelligent user-interfaces, 
software for distribution and network logistics/coordination/optimization, 
image/vision analysis, data-mining/pattern recognition, and systems control 
are increasingly looking to biology for design insights. Similarly, 
biological sensors and signal processing capabilities are inspiring next 
generation VLSI-based medical implant prostheses, light-weight optical 
sensing and computer/machine vision systems, and sensor/actuator/motion 
control systems on robots and toys. 
 
Biomimetic Connections, Inc., has established itself as the first firm 
dedicated to advancing the role of biomimetics in serving material sciences, 
optical, acoustical, mechanical, and intelligent software,systems and control 
engineering.  Its mission is to provide clients in these areas with an 
efficient and effective means for exploring and acquiring 'biology-based 
guidance' in serving their engineering and product design requirements. 
 
Biomimetic Connections (BC) is seeking a Senior Director of Business 
Development and Project Management for Intelligent Software, Systems and 
Control. The position requires establishing scientific 'assessment and 
monitoring' agreements, and establishing and overseeing project contracts 
with corporate, academic, and government clients. The position also involves 
promoting BC's corporate capabilities.  Assessment and monitoring contracts 
involve identifying developments in biology having potential value to 
clients. Project management contracts involve matching a client's 
requirements with relevant biological and affiliated expertise, and 
subsequently linking and managing off-site cross-disciplinary teams through 
project completion.    
 
Meeting these requirements involves establishing close relationships with 
technology/engineering companies, research centers, institutes and working 
groups within commercial societies and associations.  Identifying and 
engaging biological and affiliated expertise requires similar close 
associations with biologists, biology societies and associations, in addition 
to active participation at biology conferences. 
 
Ideal Qualifications:
 
High-energy (30% + travel)
Demonstrated multi-tasking skills involving assessments, monitoring and 
concurrent projects 
Strong cross-sector sales/business-development performance
PhD EE/Computer Sciences, Software/Systems/Control Engineering; Biology Minor 
(MBA ideal)
Ten or more years researching and/or developing computer/software/VLSI 
products
Lead responsibility for assembling and managing cross-disciplinary teams 
Experienced in establishing and managing service contracts involving 
commercial, academic and government accounts
Licensing experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills


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4.2 Faculty: Univ of Waterloo Canada


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Faculty: Univ of Waterloo, Canada

Contributed by: Ann Puncher, apuncher@math.uwaterloo.ca

The Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of control
theory, to begin on or after July 1, 2005.  The position is at the Assistant
Professor level and salary will be commensurate with experience and research
record (in exceptional cases, an appointment at a higher level may be
possible).  Candidates should show evidence of potential for outstanding
research, should have a strong mathematical background and an active interest
in applications of their discipline in science or engineering.  We are looking
for applicants with enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and
graduate level.  Applicants should send a curriculum vitae (including a
statement of research interests and teaching philosophy) and the names and
addresses of at least three referees to J. Wainwright, Chairman, Department of
Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L
3G1.  The deadline for receiving applications is January 15, 2005. 
Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position
has not been filled. 

The Department of Applied Mathematics, together with the Departments of
Combinatorics & Optimization, Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
and the School of Computer Science, form the Faculty of Mathematics, which is
a major centre for research in the mathematical sciences.  There are also
close collaborations with the Faculties of Engineering and Science in the
University.  Further information about the Department may be obtained from our
webpage at www.math.uwaterloo.ca/AM_Dept/index.html.

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified
individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples,
and persons with disabilities.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority.  This appointment is subject to the availability of funds.


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4.3 NSF Division Director Washinton DC USA


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NSF Division Director, Washinton DC, USA

Contributed by: Kishan Baheti, rbaheti@nsf.gov

The National Science Foundation has a vacancy for Director, Division of 
Electrical and Communications Systems (ECS) in the Directorate of 
Engineering. 

The announcement is for a two-to-three year limited term or on a career basis 
or IPA. The details can be found on www.nsf.gov under career opportunities. 
The deadline for application is July 21, 2004.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Serves as a member of the Engineering Directorate 
leadership team and as the Foundation's principal spokesperson in the area of 
Electrical and Communication Systems.  Provides leadership and direction to 
the NSF Division responsible for funding research and education that supports 
interdisciplinary teams for faculty and students to produce next-generation 
advances in knowledge and technology and new generations of engineers capable 
of leading innovation.  

Assesses needs and trends involving the Electrical and Communication System 
community, implements overall strategic planning and policy setting for the 
Division, provides leadership and guidance to Division staff members, 
determines funding requirements, prepares and justifies budget estimates, 
balances program needs, allocates resources, oversees the evaluation of 
proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and represents NSF 
to relevant external groups.  Fosters partnerships with other Divisions, 
Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific organizations and the academic 
community.


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4.4 Research Associate: University of Leicester UK


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Research Associate: University of Leicester, UK

Contributed by: Ian Postlethwaite, ixp@le.ac.uk

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on model 
identification for use in controller design, and the subsequent design of a 
limited authority controller for the EH101 helicopter. The work is part of a 
collaborative programme led by GKN Westland Helicopters with support from 
QinetiQ.  Applicants should have a good honours degree and hold a PhD in a 
relevant area of control engineering.

The overall  programme includes several universities with the overarching aim 
of providing the scientific and technology base that will underpin the design 
of the next generation helicopter rotor and its attendant control system. 
Leicester is responsible for the development and application of 
identification methods to generate models specifically for use in controller 
design, and the subsequent design of a limited authority flight control 
system for the EH101 helicopter.

Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available by 
following the links. If you require a hardcopy please contact the Personnel 
Office, tel: 0116 252 5114, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: personnel@le.ac.uk, 
www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs.

Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed 
application form.

Closing date:  Thursday 15 July 2004.




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4.5 Research Associates: University of Leicester UK (additional)


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Research Associates: University of Leicester, UK (additional)

Contributed by: Ian Postlethwaite, ixp@le.ac.uk

Applications are invited for 3 Research Associates to work on the Control 
aspects of an integrated programme, funded by BAE Systems and EPSRC, aimed at 
the development of maintenance-free uninhabited air vehicles without 
conventional control surfaces. Applicants should have a good honours degree 
and hold a PhD in a relevant area of control engineering.

The overall integrated project includes 11 university partners covering the 
areas of Aerodynamics, Control Systems, Electromagnetics, Materials & 
Structures and Numerical Simulation. Leicester and Imperial College are the 
Control specialists. Leicester is responsible for developing control systems 
with greater autonomy for both single and multiple vehicle control. 
Coordinated control, integrated control and condition monitoring, and 
implementation issues are key aspects of this work. Leicester and Imperial 
College together will research on appropriate control systems for “flapless” 
air vehicles with many distributed actuators (eg arrays of air jets) and many 
distributed sensors (eg arrays of pressure sensors). Some of the developments 
will be flight tested on a demonstrator UAV.

Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available by 
following the links. If you require a hardcopy please contact the Personnel 
Office, tel: 0116 252 5114, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: personnel@le.ac.uk, 
www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs.

Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed 
application form.

Closing date:  Thursday 15 July 2004.


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H-infinity Engineering and Amplifier Optimization

Contributed by: Seth Barnes, barnes@birkhauser.com

Forthcoming book published by Birkhäuser Boston 

H-infinity Engineering and Amplifier Optimization
Jeffery C. Allen, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, CA
July 2004 / 288 pp. / 130 illus. / Hardcover / $89.95 / ISBN: 0-8176-3780-X 
Series - Systems and Control: Foundations and Applications 

H-infinity engineering continues to establish itself as a discipline of 
applied mathematics. As such, this extensively illustrated monograph makes a 
significant application of H-infinity theory to electronic amplifier design, 
demonstrating how recent developments in H-infinity engineering equip 
amplifier designers with new tools and avenues for research.

To foster a blend of mathematics and engineering, the author begins with a 
careful review of required circuit theory for the applied mathematician. 
Similarly, a review of necessary H-infinity theory is provided for the 
electrical engineer having some background in control theory. The 
presentation emphasizes how to (1) compute the best possible performance 
available from any matching circuits; (2) benchmark existing matching 
solutions; and (3) generalize results to multiple amplifiers.

As the monograph develops, many research directions are pointed out for both 
disciplines. The physical meaning of a mathematical problem is made explicit 
for the mathematician, while circuit problems are presented in the H-infinity 
framework for the engineer. A final chapter organizes these research topics 
into a collection of open problems ranging from electrical engineering, 
numerical implementations, and generalizations to H-infinity theory.

Table of Contents:

Preface * Electric Circuits for Mathematicians * The Amplifier Matching 
Problem * H-infinity Tools for Electrical Engineers * Lossless N-Ports * The 
H-infinity Framework * Amplifier Matching Examples * H-infinity Multidisk 
Methods * State-Space Methods for Single Amplifiers * State-Space Methods for 
Multiple Amplifiers * Research Topics * The Axioms of Electrical Circuits * 
Taylor's Expansion and the Descent Lemma * References * Index

For a full book description, as well as ordering information, please visit: 
http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl?isbn=081763780X



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5.2 Multivariable Feedback Design


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Multivariable Feedback Design

Contributed by: Jan Maciejowski, jmm@eng.cam.ac.uk

The book "MULTIVARIABLE FEEDBACK DESIGN" by Jan Maciejowski (Addison-Wesley, 
1989, ISBN 0-201-18243-2) is available again, after being out-of-print for 
the last few years. It is now available through the "Print on demand" 
program of Pearson Education. It should be available through bookshops, 
online booksellers like Amazon, and from Customer Services at Pearson in 
Harlow, UK. (At least one Australian customer has obtained it from the UK 
branch of Amazon, www.amazon.co.uk) The book is supplied in paperback, with 
a generic "print on demand" cover, at the same price as it was previously 
sold for. (Amazon UK is currently quoting 39 GBP which is approximately 69 
US$.) This book was awarded the IFAC Control Engineering Textbook Prize in 
1996.
Chapter contents:
1. Single-loop feedback design
2. Poles, zeros and stability of multivariable feedback systems
3. Performance and robustness of multivariable feedback systems
4. Multivariable design: Nyquist-like techniques
5. Multivaribale design: LQG methods
6. The Youla parametrization and H-infinity optimal control
7. Design by parameter optimization 
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Applied and Computational Mathematics Vol.3,N1,2004

Contributed by: Tamer Basar and Fikret A.Aliev, tbasar@control.csl.uiuc.edu

Contents:  Applied and Computational Mathematics, an International Journal 
July,  2004,   Volume 3, N. 1

Fikret A.Aliev, Amir N.Abbasov and Mutallim M.Mutallimov
Algorithm for the solution of the optimization problem of  the energy expense 
at the exploitation of chinks by supsurface-pump installations 

Xianping Guo and Onesimo Hernandez-Lerma
Zero-sum games for nonhomogeneous Markov chains with an expected average 
payoff criterion

Elman Hasanov and Burak Polat
A method for calculating profiles of thick lenses

A.A.Tunik and T.A.Galaguz
Robust stabilization and nominal performance of the flight control system for 
small UAV

M.A. Saqib, Kh.S. Karimov, M.M. Ahmed and M.A.Turaeva
Design, implementation and analysis of a new topology of a boost DC-DC 
voltage converter

Ayaz  Isazadeh
Software engineering: integration     

Correspondence   					

Fazal-ur-Rehman
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6.2 CFP: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control


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CFP: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control

Contributed by: Martha Gallivan, martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu

Call for Papers: Control at Small Scales

Contributed papers are solicited for a two-part series of journal issues in 
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control - Issue 1: Stochastic 
Systems; Issue 2: Deterministic Systems.

These journal issues will bring together work in many communities with the 
goal of identifying and articulating common challenges in applying control 
at length scales of less than 1 micrometer. Appropriate topics for 
contributed papers include dynamic modeling, observer design, and other 
systems approaches, in contrast to research in nanoscience. Papers that 
define future research directions or articulate a vision for the field are 
especially encouraged. In addition, the research should address new 
challenges that arise with the new physical phenomena at nanometer length 
scales. Particular challenges at small scales might include the complexity 
of the models (nonlinear or high-dimensional) or the stochastic nature of 
the dynamics (quantum uncertainty or thermal noise).

In general, it is expected that the stochastic models will be associated 
with smaller length scale systems (< 100 nm) and the deterministic models 
with larger scales (>10 nm). The models and challenges for stochastic 
systems may be very different than for deterministic systems, and two 
separate issues will be published.

Editor:
Professor Martha Gallivan
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

Co-editor:
Professor Mustafa Khammash
Mechanical & Environmental Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara

Papers are due by October 31, 2004.
They may be emailed in PDF or Postscript to
martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu or mailed to
Professor Martha Gallivan
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
311 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100

For more information, contact Professor Martha Gallivan 
(martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu).


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6.3 CFP: Int Journal of Systems Science


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CFP: Int Journal of Systems Science

Contributed by: Matthew Turner, mct6@sun.engg.le.ac.uk


SPECIAL ISSUE ON ANTI-WINDUP

All physical control systems have to operate under constraints on the
magnitude of the control input applied to the plant. However, typically,
controllers are designed without explicit regard for these constraints and
this can lead to a dramatic loss of performance if a control constraint is
encountered during operation.

To counteract the effect of control signal saturation, a so-called anti-windup
compensator is introduced into the system. This compensator remains inactive
until a saturation nonlinearity is encoutered, acting to preserve the nominal
behaviour of the system as much as possible. Unfortunately most anti-windup
techniques used in practise are based largely on ad-hoc and intuitive ideas
and are rarely accompanied by any performance or even stability guarantees.
Furthermore their design is guided purely by linear control theory, is problem
specific, and normally is restricted to single-input-single-output systems.

In contrast, over recent years, the research community has made significant
contributions to the understanding and design of anti-windup compensators.
There are now techniques available which can guarantee stability and
performance of the nonlinear closed-loop system, and the class of systems to
which these techniques apply is much wider. Furthermore, optimisation-based
synthesis techniques allow greater convenience in compensator design than was
available in earlier solutions.

The goal of this special issue is to consolidate recent research on
anti-windup, and to describe the theory and practise of the various modern
techniques which are beginning to mature. Prospective authors are invited to
submit papers, as per the usual IJSS guidelines, to one of the guest editors
below. Submission should be electronic where possible and files should be in
either postscipt or pdf format. The deadline for submissions is 15th August
2004 and final publication is envisaged in mid 2005. 


Dr. Matthew Turner,
Department of Engineering,
University of Leicester,
Leicester,
LE1 7RH.
UK.
Email: mct6@sun.engg.le.ac.uk


Prof. Luca Zaccarian,
Dipartimento di Informatica, Sistemi e Produzione     
Universita' di Roma, Tor Vergata                     
Via del Politecnico 1 - 00133 Roma, 
Italy
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6.4 Contents: Asian Journal of Control


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Contents: Asian Journal of Control

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

Asian Journal of Control
Vol. 6, No. 2, June, 2004

Special Issue: Advances in Nano-Technology Control

Regular papers
1.Paper Title: Robust Two-Degree-of-Freedom Control of an Atomic Force
               Microscope
      Authors: G. Schitter, A. Stemmer, and F. Allgower
2. Paper Title: Control Issues in High-Speed AFM for Biological 
                Applications: Collagen Imaging Example
       Authors: Qingze Zou, K. K. Leang, E. Sadoun, M. J. Reed, and S.
                Devasia
3. Paper Title: Active Vibration Isolation for a Long Range Scanning 
                Tunneling Microscope
       Authors: Kuo-June Lan, Jia-Yush Yen, and John A. Kramar
4. Paper Title: Nano Trajectory Control of Multilayer Low-Voltage PZT Bender
                Actuator Systems
       Authors: Chih-Lyang Hwang and Chau Jan
5. Paper Title: A Pneumatic Positioning Device Coupled with Piezoelectric
                Self-Moving Mechanism
       Authors: Yung-Tien Liu, Chen-Hao Lee, and Rong-Fong Fung
Brief papers
6. Paper Title: Ultra-Fine Tracking Control on Pizeoelectric Actuated Motion
                Stage Using Piezoelectric Hysteretic Model
       Authors: Yi-Cheng Huang and De-Yao Lin

Special Issue: Control of Discrete Event Systems

Regular papers
1. Paper Title: Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Deadlocks in
                Flexible Manufacturing Systems Based on a Digraph Model
       Authors: Wenle Zhang, Robert P. Judd, and Paul Deering
2. Paper Title: Dynamic Scheduling for a Single Machine System Under 
                Different Setup and Buffer Capacity Scenarios
       Authors: Francesco Martinelli and Paolo Valigi
3. Paper Title: Modeling and Control of Elevators by Statecharts
       Authors: Yi-Sheng Huang, Sheng-Luen Chung, and MuDer Jeng
4. Paper Title: Markov Decision Processes with Uncertain Transition Rates:
                Sensitivity and Max-Min Control
       Authors: Suresh Kalyanasundarar, Eedwin K. P. Chong, and Ness B. 
                Shroff
5. Paper Title: Marking Estimation of Petri Nets with Pairs of 
                Nondeterministic Transitions
       Authors: Alessandro Giua, Carla Seatzu, and Jorge Julvez
6. Paper Title: Minimal Valid Automata of Sample Sequences for Discrete 
                Event Systems
       Authros: Sheng-Luen Chung and Chung-Lun Li
7. Paper Title: Non-Blocking Supervisory Control for Initialized Rectangular 
                Automata
       Authors: Michael P. Spathopoulos
Brief papers
8. Paper Title: Optimal Switching Control VIA Direct Search Optimization
       Authors: Rein Luus and YangQuan Chen


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6.5 Contents: Automatica


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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, August, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 8

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

Regular papers

Dusan M. Stipanovic, Gokhan Inalhan, Rodney Teo, and Claire J. Tomlin
Decentralized overlapping control of a formation of unmanned aerial
vehicles

Rick Middleton, Jie Chen and Jim Freudenberg
Tracking sensitivity and achievable H_infinity performance in preview
control

Kaushik Mahata and Torsten Soderstrom
Improved estimation performance using known linear constraints

S.Garatti, M.C.Campi, S.Bittanti
Assessing the quality of identified models through the asymptotic theory -
when is the result reliable?

Huseyin Akcay and Semiha Turkay
Frequency domain subspace-based identification of discrete-time power
spectra from nonuniformly spaced measurements

K. Najim, A.S. Poznyak and E. Ikonen
Optimization based on a team of automata with binary outputs

Lacra Pavel
Dynamics and stability in optical communication networks: a system theory
framework

Brief papers

Jian-Xin Xu, Ying Tan and Tong-Heng Lee
Iterative learning control design based on composite energy function with
input saturation

Ludovic Mailleret, Olivier Bernard and Jean-Philippe Steyer
Nonlinear adaptive control for bioreactors 
with unknown kinetics

Fouad Mesquine, Fernando Tadeo and Abdellah Benzaouia
Regulator problem for linear systems with constraints on control and its
increment or rate

Wânderson O. Assis & Basílio E.A. Milani
Generation of optimal schedules for metro lines using model predictive
control

Marco Lovera and Alessandro Astolfi
Spacecraft attitude control using magnetic actuators

Adrian G. Wills and William P. Heath
Barrier function based model predictive control

E.M. Navarro-Lopez and E. Fossas-Colet
Feedback passivity of nonlinear discrete-time sytems with direct
input-output link

Chung-Yao Kao, Bo Lincoln
Simple stability criteria for systems with time-varying delays

Technical communiques

Min Wu; Yong He; Jin-Hua She; Guo-Ping Liu
Delay-dependent criteria for robust stability of time-varying delay
systems

Emilia Fridman, Alexandre Seuret, Jean-Pierre Richard
Robust sampled-data stabilization of linear systems: an input delay
approach

Sun Shu-Li
Multi-sensor information fusion white noise filter weighted by scalars
based on Kalman predictor

Jietae Lee and Thomas F. Edgar
ISE tuning rule revisited

J. D. Stigter, K. J. Keesman
Optimal parametric sensitivity control of a fed-batch reactor

Antonio Loria
Explicit convergence rates for MRAC-type systems


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6.6 Contents: Control Engineering Practice


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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Control Engineering Practice
Volume 12, Issue 7, Pages 799-932 (July 2004)
Special Section: Process Control IFAC 2002
Edited by P. Daoutidis and C. Scali

Contents

Robust set-point controllers for an electric arc furnace cooling system, Pages
799-810
A. Shinohara and D. P. Goodall
 
Anti-shock controller design for optical drives, Pages 811-817
Yu Zhou, Maarten Steinbuch, Michael Van Der Aa and Henrik Ladegaard
 
Combining first principles with black-box techniques for reaction systems,
Pages 819-826
Libei Chen, Yves Hontoir, Dexian Huang, Jie Zhang and A.J.A. Julian Morris
 
Identification of sensor faults on turbofan engines using pattern recognition
techniques, Pages 827-836
N. Aretakis, K. Mathioudakis and A. Stamatis
 
Constrained model predictive control of blow tank consistency, Pages 837-845
B.J.Bruce J. Allison and John B. Ball
 
Model-based diagnosis of sensor faults for ESP systems, Pages 847-856
E. L. Ding, H. Fennel and S. X. Ding
 
Flowmeter random error estimation by an analytical variance estimation method:
a simple test bed, Pages 857-863
F. Biscarri, A. Menendez and A. Molina
 
A pictorial human-computer interface concept for supervisory control, Pages
865-878
Carsten Wittenberg
 
Preface to special section on process control, Page 879
Prodromos Daoutidis and Claudio Scali
 
On control of resist film uniformity in the microlithography process, Pages
881-892
Weng Khuen Ho, Arthur Tay, Lay Lay Lee and Charles D. Schaper
 
Run-to-run control and performance monitoring of overlay in semiconductor
manufacturing, Pages 893-900
C. A. Bode, B. S. Ko and T. F. Edgar
 
Automation and control issues in the design of a pharmaceutical pilot plant,
Pages 901-908
B.W.B. Wayne Bequette, Sean Holihan and Stu Bacher
 
Identification and control of an industrial polymerisation reactor, Pages 909-
915
G. Mourue, D. Dochain, V. Wertz and P. Descamps
 
Estimating product composition profiles in batch distillation via partial
least squares regression, Pages 917-929
Eliana Zamprogna, Massimiliano Barolo and D.E.Dale E. Seborg


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6.7 Contents: IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control


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Contents: IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control

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

Volume: 49,   Issue: 5,   Year: May 2004   

Dissipativity, stabilization, and regulation of cascade-connected systems
Zhiyong Chen; Jie Huang, Page(s): 635- 650   

A tutorial on the positive realization problem
Benvenuti, L.; Farina, L., Page(s): 651- 664    

The linear quadratic optimization problems for a class of linear stochastic
systems with multiplicative white noise and Markovian jumping
Dragan, V.; Morozan, T., Page(s): 665- 675    

The application of dynamic programming to optimal inventory control
Berovic, D.P.; Vinter, R.B., Page(s): 676- 685   

Management of demand-driven production systems
Chen, M.; Dubrawski, R.; Meyn, S.P., Page(s): 686- 698

Dynamic programming equations for discounted constrained stochastic control
Chen, R.C.; Blankenship, G.L., Page(s): 699- 709   

Reachability and steering of rolling polyhedra: a case study in discrete
nonholonomy
Bicchi, A.; Chitour, Y.; Marigo, A., Page(s): 710- 726   

Characterizing polynomials with roots in a semialgebraic set
Lasserre, J.B., Page(s): 727- 731   

Quadratically constrained attitude control via semidefinite programming
Yoonsoo Kim; Mesbahi, M., Page(s): 731- 735  

Characterization of PID and lead/lag compensators satisfying given H/sub /spl
infin// specifications
Blanchini, F.; Lepschy, A.; Miani, S.; Viaro, U., Page(s): 736- 740  

Necessary conditions for Schur-stability of interval polynomials
Greiner, R., Page(s): 740- 744  

Controllability of quantum harmonic oscillators
Mirrahimi, M.; Rouchon, P., Page(s): 745- 747  

Dissipativity theory for nonnegative and compartmental dynamical systems with
time delay
Haddad, W.M.; Chellaboina, V.; Rajpurohit, T., Page(s): 747- 751  

Approximate Jacobian control with task-space damping for robot manipulators
Cheah, C.C.; Hirano, M.; Kawamura, S.; Arimoto, S., Page(s): 752- 757   

Stabilization of uncertain nonholonomic systems via time-varying sliding mode
control
Yueming Hu; Ge, S.S.; Chun-Yi Su, Page(s): 757- 763    

New limit power function spaces
Chuanyi Zhang, Page(s): 763- 766   

Residual generation for fault diagnosis in linear time-varying systems
Aiping Xu; Qinghua Zhang, Page(s): 767- 772   

Asymptotic performance ratio of an online algorithm for the single machine
scheduling with release dates
Chou, C.-F.M., Page(s): 772- 776

On sinusoid estimation in nonstationary noise
Frazho, A.E.; Yagci, B.; Sumali, H., Page(s): 777- 781  

Input-output feedback linearization of time-delay systems
Marquez-Martinez, L.A.; Moog, C.H., Page(s): 781- 785   

Global adaptive stabilization for a class of feedforward nonlinear systems
Ye, X.; Unbehauen, H., Page(s): 786- 791

Robust digital model predictive control for linear uncertain systems with
saturations
Li-Sheng Hu; Biao Huang; Yong-Yan Cao, Page(s): 792- 796

Disturbance attenuation for constrained discrete-time systems via receding
horizon controls
Ki Baek Kim, Page(s): 797- 801   

Stabilizing a chain of integrators using multiple delays
Niculescu, S.-I.; Michiels, W., Page(s): 802- 807   

A VSC approach for the robust stabilization of nonlinear plants with uncertain
nonsmooth actuator nonlinearities - a unified framework
Corradini, M.L.; Orlando, G.; Parlangeli, G., Page(s): 807- 813

New result for the annular bounds of complex-coefficient polynomial zeros
Yeong-Jeu Sun, Page(s): 813- 814   

The local output regulation problem: convergence region estimates
Pavlov, A.; van de Wouw, N.; Nijmeijer, H., Page(s): 814- 819   

Further results on the bounds of the zeros of quasi-critical polynomials
Zifang Zhang; Daoyi Xu; Jianren Niu, Page(s): 819- 823   

Strengthened H-infin control via state feedback: a majorization approach
using algebraic Riccati inequalities
Foo, Y.K., Page(s): 824- 827    

Parameter-dependent Lyapunov functional for stability of time-delay systems
with polytopic-type uncertainties
Yong He; Min Wu; Jin-Hua She; Guo-Ping Liu, Page(s): 828- 832   

Efficient conversion of mixed logical dynamical systems into an equivalent
piecewise affine form
Bemporad, A., Page(s): 832- 838   

Control of a planar underactuated biped on a complete walking cycle
Chemori, A.; Loria, A., Page(s): 838- 843  

Global asymptotic stabilization of feedforward systems with delay in the input
Mazenc, F.; Mondie, S.; Francisco, R., Page(s): 844- 850   

Convergence of sampled-data models in digital redesign
Rabbath, C.A.; Hori, N.; Lechevin, N., Page(s): 850- 855 

Pole placement via static output feedback is NP-hard
Fu, M., Page(s): 855- 857    

A remark on "disturbance decoupling for linear time-invariant systems: a
matrix pencil approach"
Ying Wang; Shuqian Zhu; Zhaolin Cheng, Page(s): 857- 858    

Comments on "mesh stability of look-ahead interconnected systems"
Jiye Zhang, Page(s): 858- 859 

Authors' reply [to comments on 'Mesh stability of look-ahead interconnected
systems'], Pant, A.; Seiler, P.; Hedrick, K.
Page(s): 859- 861  

Nonholonomic Mechanics and Control
Page(s): 861- 862, Special issue on symbolic methods for complex control 
systems
Page(s): 863- 864


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6.8 Contents: International Journal of Control


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Contents: International Journal of Control

Contributed by: Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner, ruth.hinkel-pevzner@tandf.co.uk

Volume 77	Issue 8
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp

Decentralized adaptive control of interconnected non-linear systems using 
high gain observer
Q.H.Wu, L.Jiang, J.Y.Wen

Trajectory planning for systems with a multiplicative stochastic uncertainty
U.T.Jonsson, C.Martin, Y.Zhou

Immersion of non-linear systems into linear systems up to output injection: 
characteristic equation approach
J.Back, J.H.Seo

Global stabilization of the PVTOL: real-time application to a mini-aircraft
R.Lozano, P.Castillo, A.Dzul

Generalization of transfer equivalence for discrete-time non-linear systems: 
comparison of two definitions
U.Kotta, E.Pawluszewicz, S.Nomm

A survey of model reduction by balanced truncation and some new results
S.Gugercin, A.C.Antoulas

Structure-preserving algorithms for periodic discrete-time algebraic Riccati 
equations
E.K.-W.Chu, H.-Y.Fan, W.-W.Lin, C.-S.Wang

Development of a complete dynamic model of a planar five-link biped and 
sliding mode control of its locomotion during the double support phase
X.Mu, Q.Wu

For submission and subscription information please contact the Editor: 
Editor:
Professor Eric Rogers
School of Electronics and Computer Science
University of Southampton
etar@ecs.soton.ac.uk


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6.9 Contents: International Journal of Systems Science


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Contents: International Journal of Systems Science

Contributed by: Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner, ruth.hinkel-pevzner@tandf.co.uk

Voluem 35 Issue 4

http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp

Identification of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems using Raised-cosine Radial 
Basis Function Networks
A. F. Al-Aljlouni, R. J. Schilling and S. L. Harris

H�‡ Almost Disturbance Decoupling for a Class of Linear Systems: A 
Constructive Approach
S. Zhou and G. Feng

Robust Non-Fragile Guaranteed Cost Control of Uncertain Large-Scale Systems 
with Time-Delays in Subsystem Interconnections
J. Park

A Study on Hybrid Random Signal-Based Learning and its Applications
C.W. Han and J.I. Park

Lifted Digital Redesign of Observer-Based Tracker for a Sampled-Data System
H.P. Wang, J. S.H. Tsai, Y.I. Yi and L.S. Shieh


Volume 35 Issue 5

Time Series Prediciton using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Networks
C.J. Lin

A Lyapunov Function Proof of Poincare's Theorem
W. M. Haddad, S. G. Nersesov and V.S. Chellaboina

Deteriorating Item Inventory Model with Shortage due to Supplier in an 
Integrated Supply Chain
H. Rau, M.Y. Wu and H.M. Wee

H2 Guaranteed Cost Computation by Means of Parameter Dependent Lyapounov 
Functions
P. de Oliveira, R. Oliveira, V. Leite, V. Montagner and P. Peres

Adaptive Stabilization of Input-Saturated Plants with Known Unstable Poles
F. Giri, F. Chaoui and A. Chater

For submission and subscription information please contact the Editor: 
Professor Peter Fleming
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,
University of Sheffield 
ijss@sheffield.ac.uk


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6.10 Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory


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Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory

Contributed by: Peng Shi, pshi@glam.ac.uk

Vol.4, No.1, 2004, http://www.sciencearea.com.ua/

Contents

C. Cruz-Hernandez, Synchronization of time-delay Chua's oscillator with 
applications, pp.1-13

C.H. Lien, Global exponential stabilization for several classes of uncertain 
nonlinear systems with time-varying delay, pp.15-30

T.A. Lukyanova and A.A. Martynyuk, Hierarchical Lyapunov functions for 
stability analysis of discrete-time systems with applications to neural 
networks, pp.31-49

M. Mahdavi, Asymptotic behavior in some classes of functional differential 
equations, pp.51-57

P. Shi and E.K. Boukas, On H-infinity control design for singular continuous-
time delay systems with parametric uncertainties, pp.59-71

J. Sookgaew and F.O. Eke, Effects of substantial mass loss on the attitude 
motions of a rocket-type variable mass system, pp.73-88

R.J. Wai and J.D. Lee, Development of industrial servo control system for 
elevator-door mechanism actuated by direct-drive induction machine, pp.89-102

G. Zhai, X. Chen, M. Ikeda and K. Yasuda, Stability and L-2 gain analysis 
for a class of switched symmetric systems, pp.103-113

X. Zhong, Y. Shi, H. Xing and Y. Yuan, Explicit solutions to a class of 
linear partial difference equations, pp.115-124


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6.11 Contsnts: International Journal of General Systems


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Contsnts: International Journal of General Systems

Contributed by: Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner, ruth.hinkel-pevzner@tandf.co.uk

Volume 33	Issue 2-3		April-June 2004
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp

Special issue: Information Fusion

Guest Editorial
D.Ruan

Crisp dimension theory and valued preference relations
D.Gomez, J.Montero, J.Yanez, J.Gonzalez-Pachon, V.Cutello

Combination of qualitative and quantitative sources of knowledge for risk 
assessment in the framework of possibility theory
M.Oussalah, M.Newby

Analysis of systems under probabilistic and fuzzy uncertainty using multi-
valued logic
A.Gegov, D.Parashkevova, K.Ljubenov

Computationally efficient mining for fuzzy implication-based association 
rules in quantitative databases
G.Chen, P.Yan, E.E.Kerre

Fuzzy rule-based evidential reasoning approach for safety analysis
J.Liu, J.-B.Yang, H.-S.Sii, Y.-M.Wang

A demonstration of reliability of the interior-outer-set model
C.Huang

An approach to calculate optimal window-width serving for the information 
diffusion technique
X.Wang, Y,You, Y.Tang

Unlimited information diffusion method and application in risk analysis in 
coronary heart disease
H.Shang, Y.Lu, P.Jin, L.Zhang

Integration of Human knowledge and measured data for optimization of fabric 
hand
X.Zeng, L.Koehl, M.Sanoun, M.A.Bueno, M.Renner

A fuzzy multi-criteria decision approach for software development strategy 
selection
G.Buyukozkan, C.Kahraman, D.Ruan

Using fuzzy hidden Markov models for online training evaluation and 
classification in virtual reality simulators
R.M.de Moraes, L.dos Santos Machado

A new method for adaptive control of non-linear plants using type-2 fuzzy 
logic and neural networks
P.Melin, O.Castillo

A new approach for plant monitoring using type-2 fuzzy logic and fractal 
theory
P.Melin, O.Castillo

Finding the fuzzy satisfying solutions to constrained optimal control systems 
and application to robot path planning
S.-Y.Li, T.Zou, Y.-P.Yang

For submission and subscription information please contact the Editor: 
Dr George Klir
gensyst@binghamton.edu 
Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering 
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science 
State University of New York 


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2005 American Control Conference

Contributed by: Linda Bushnell, bushnell@ee.washington.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS AMERICAN CONTROL CONFERENCE 2005
June 8 – 10, 2005
Portland Hilton Hotel, Portland, Oregon, USA
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conf/acc2005/

DEADLINE(for all submissions): September 15, 2004

The American Automatic Control Council (AACC) will hold the 24th American 
Control Conference (ACC) Wednesday through Friday, June 8 to 10, 2005 at the 
Portland Hilton Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Held in cooperation with the 
International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), this conference will 
bring together people working in the fields of control, automation, and 
related areas from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 
(AIAA), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Association of 
Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), American Society of Civil Engineers 
(ASCE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American 
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Society for 
Measurement and Control (ISA), and the Society for Computer Simulation (SCS).

OPERATING COMMITTEE:
General Chair: Suhada Jayasuriya - Texas A&M University
Program Chair: S. N. Balakrishnan - University of Missouri-Rolla
Vice-Chair Special Sessions: Wijesuriya Dayawansa - Texas Tech University
Vice-Chair Invited Sessions: Jesse Leitner - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Local Arrangements Chair: Mark Costello - Oregon State University
Exhibits Chair: Atul Kelkar - Iowa State University
Finance Chair: Jordan Berg - Texas Tech University
Vice Chair Student Affairs: Kamal Youcef-Toumi - MIT
Publications Chair: Lee H. Keel - Tennessee State University
Publicity Chair: Linda G. Bushnell - University of Washington
Workshops Chair: Karlene A. Hoo - Texas Tech University
Registration Chair: M. Edwin Sawan - Wichita State University
Vice Chair Industry and Applications: Siva S. Banda - Air Force Research Lab

FURTHER INFORMATION: 
visit the web site http://www.ee.washington.edu/conf/acc2005/
or contact
General Chair: Suhada Jayasuriya
Tel: 979-845-0271
Email: sjayasuriya@mengr.tamu.edu
or
Program Chair: S. N. Balakrishnan
Phone: 573-341-4675
Email: bala@umr.edu


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7.2 2005 IEEE/ASME Int Conf on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics


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2005 IEEE/ASME Int Conf on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

Contributed by: Jindong Tan, jitan@mtu.edu

AIM 2005: IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent 
Mechatronics
July 24-28, 2005
Monterey, California, USA 

Important Dates
March 1, 2005:	Submission for papers, invited sessions and 
workshop/tutorial proposals 
April 20, 2005:	Notification of acceptance 
May 20, 2005:	Final manuscript 

The 2005 IEEE/ASME International Conference on advanced Intelligent 
Mechatronics will be  held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, Monterey, 
California, USA. The purpose of the biennial IEEE/ASME International 
Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), following the 
footsteps of the previous four editions, is to promote activities in various 
areas of mechatronics by providing a forum for exchange of ideas, 
presentation of technical achievements, and discussion of future directions.  
The theme of the conference is “Intelligent Mechatronics in Micro/Nano 
Technologies.?The AIM brings together an international community of experts 
to discuss the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future 
developments, and innovative applications relevant to mechatronics, robotics, 
control, automation, and related areas. For the most up to date information 
please continue to visit the conference website (http://www.aim2005.mtu.edu).
Paper Submission: Authors must submit their papers electronically in either 
PS (Postscript) or PDF (portable document format) format. Six camera ready 
pages including figures are allowed for each paper. A maximum of two 
additional pages is permitted at extra charge. Detailed instructions for 
paper submissions are available on the conference website: 
http://www.aim2005.mtu.edu.  

Topics: 
Actuators, Automotive Systems, Bioengineering, Data Storage Systems, 
Electronic Packaging, Fault Diagnosis, Human-Machine Interfaces, Industry 
Applications, Information Technology, Intelligent Systems, Machine Vision, 
Manufacturing, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, Micro/Nano Technology, 
Modeling and Design, Motion Vibration and Noise Control, Neural and Fuzzy 
Control, Opto-Electronic Systems, Planning and Navigation, Prototyping, Real-
Time and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation, Robotics, Sensors, System 
Integration, Transportation Systems, and other applications including new 
frontier fields of Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics.

Tutorial and Workshops: 
Proposals for half day or full day tutorials and workshops should be 
submitted to the Tutorial/Workshop Chair. Proposals must include (1) 
statement of objectives, (2) intended audiences, (3) list of speakers, and 
(4) list of topics. 

Invited Sessions: 
Invited sessions consist of five related papers that are submitted through 
the regular review process and, if accepted, would be presented continuously. 
Invited session organizers should submit to the Invited Session Chair a brief 
statement of purpose for the session as well as the abstract of the papers to 
be included. 

Industrial Tour:  
In parallel to the technical sessions, the conference organizers have also 
provided a number of industrial tours to the participants to the major 
industrial companies and universities in the Bay area, renowned as the 
silicon valley. The purpose of this arrangement is to let the conference 
participants to have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the high 
technological companies and research labs. Details of the industrial tours 
are referred to the conference website.


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7.3 5th IFAC Workshop on Time-Delay Systems


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5th IFAC Workshop on Time-Delay Systems

Contributed by: Wim Michiels, Wim.Michiels@cs.kuleuven.ac.be

Call for participation IFAC-TDS'04

5th IFAC WORKSHOP ON TIME-DELAY SYSTEMS 
K.U. Leuven, Belgium
September 8-10, 2004
http://www.cs.kuleuven.ac.be/conference/tds04/
tds04@cs.kuleuven.ac.be

This workshop on time-delay systems is the fifth  in a series
of IFAC workshops,  after Grenoble (France, 1998), Ancona 
(Italy, 2000)  Santa Fe (USA, 2001) and Rocquencourt (France, 
2003).

The objective of the organizers is to bring together 
researchers interested in the field of control of 
time-delay systems. Conference topics concern the many 
aspects of this active research area, ranging from 
control theory over numerics  to various applications.

The preliminary program is available at the conference 
web-site !

Plenary Lectures

-S. Drakunov (Tulane University)
 "Distributed Delay Estimation via Sliding-Mode Observers"

-R. Srikant (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
 "Scalable Congestion Management Mechanisms for a Loss-Free, 
  Delay-Free Internet"

-G. Stepan (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
 "Stability of Time-Periodic Time-Delay Systems"



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7.4 CDC 2004 Workshops - Call for Participation


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CDC 2004 Workshops - Call for Participation

Contributed by: George J. Pappas, pappasg@ee.upenn.edu

The 43rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control will take place on December 
14-17, 2004 at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the Bahamas.  The CDC 2004 
program consists of ten tutorial workshops to be held on Monday December 13, 
2004.  The CDC 2004 program consists of the following workshops : 

Workshop F-1 (Full Day) : Stochastic Hybrid Control : Theory and Applications
John Lygeros (University of Patras),  Arjan van der Schaft (University of 
Twente) 

Workshop F-2 (Full Day) : Symbolic Approaches to Control Design
Magnus Egerstedt (Georgia Tech), Paulo Tabuada (U. of Notre Dame), Dimitris 
Hristu-Varsakelis (U. of Maryland)

Workshop F-3 (Full Day) : Control in Quantum Systems
Navin Khaneja (Harvard University), Hideo Mabuchi (Cal Tech)

Workshop F-4 (Full Day) : Nanotechnology: Micro-Cantilever Technology, 
Nanopositioning and Control
Srinivasa Salapaka (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign), Murti V. 
Salapaka (Iowa State University) 

Workshop F-5 (Full Day) : UAV Autonomy and Multi-Vehicle Coordinated Control
Datta Godbole (Honeywell Labs), Tariq Samad (Honeywell Labs)

Workshop F-6 (Full Day) : Modeling and Control of Dynamical Systems – The 
Port-Hamiltonian approach

Workshop F-7 (Full Day) : Geometric Control of Mechanical Systems 
Francesco Bullo (Univ. of California at Santa Barbara),  Andrew Lewis 
(Queen’s University)

Workshop F-8 (Full Day) : A unified theory of complex systems
John Doyle (Cal Tech), Jean Carlson (Univ. of California at Santa Barbara)

Workshop H-1 (Half Day) : Control of Energy Processing and Power Systems
Ian Hiskens (University of Wisconsin at Madison)

Workshop H-2 (Half Day) : Robust Information Transmission and Control Subject 
to Uncertainty and Power Constraints 
C. D. Charalambous (U. of Cyprus), F. Rezaei (U. of Ottawa), S. Denic (U. of 
Ottawa),  A. Kyprianou (U. of Cyprus) 

We invite you to obtain more workshop details and schedule from the main 
conference website

http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04

which has registration information and workshop fees.


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7.5 Call for Papers: SSS04


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Call for Papers: SSS04

Contributed by: Hiroyuki Kano, kano@j.dendai.ac.jp

36th ISCIE International Symposium on Stochastic Systems Theory
and Its Applications (SSS04)
November 3 - 4, 2004
Tokyo Denki University, Saitama, Japan
http://www.sss04.j.dendai.ac.jp/eng/index.html

SSS is an annual international symposium specialized to the area 
of stochastic systems theory as well as its applications, and is 
sponsored by The Institute of Systems, Control and Information 
Engineers (ISCIE), Japan.  
Co-sponsors include Japan Chapter of the IEEE Societies of Control 
Systems, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Signal Processing, and 
Systems, Man and Cybernetics. 

Scope: 
The technical program will cover the general topic of stochastic 
systems and its applications, but not be limited to the following 
subjects:
Analysis of Stochastic Processes and Stochastic Systems
Applications in Engineering related to Stochastic Processes and 
  Stochastic Systems
Chaos and Fractal
Control Relevant System Identification 
Fault Detection and Diagnosis 
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 
Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems 
Signal Detection  
Signal Detection and Random Signal Processing 
State Estimation and Control of Stochastic Systems 
Stochastic Approaches in Medical and Biomedical Systems
Stochastic Optimization Methods 
System Identification and Parameter Estimation 
Time Series Analysis and Spectral Estimation

Submission of Papers: 
Authors are invited to submit extended abstracts by July 31, 2004.

Sunahara Memorial Lectures: 
Clyde F. Martin, Texas Tech University
Giorgio Picci, University of Padova

Program Committee Chair:
Hiroyuki Kano 
Tokyo Denki University

Organizing Committee Chair:
Tohru Katayama
Kyoto University




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7.6 Call for Participation: ITSC 2004


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Call for Participation: ITSC 2004

Contributed by: Fiona Cherbak, fiona@themeparkstudios.com

International Transportation Systems Conference 2004 (ITSC 2004) 
Oct. 3-6
Washington, D.C. - Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
www.itsc2004.org 

The ITSC conference in 2004 marks its return to the U.S. for first time since 
2001. The scope of this international conference includes the 
interdisciplinary promotion, consolidation and coordination of ITS technical 
activities among IEEE entities and their peers. Those interested in and 
involved with Intelligent Transportation Systems can benefit from these 
activities. 

ITSC 2004 will provide a focus for cooperative ITS activities amongst 
academic, government and industry leaders that are now participating in the 
advancement of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 

Keynote speakers
Jim Hall: Former National Transportation Systems Board Chairman
Dr. Joe Sussman: MIT Department of Engineering and Engine Systems Division

Panel Sessions
Emil Frankel, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, will lead a
session at the Conference on "Public Policy and Transportation." The session 
will feature a panel of speakers from government organizations and industry 
with backgrounds in ITS, Intermodality, fielding new systems and 
transportation technologies.


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7.7 Conference on Intelligent Sensors Sensor Networks and Information Processing


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Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing

Contributed by: Jayavardhana Rama, jrgl@ee.mu.oz.au

International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and 
Information Processing - 2004

14-17 December 2004
Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, Australia
www.issnip.org
General Chair: M Palaniswami, University of Melbourne, Australia

International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and 
Information Processing will be held in Melbourne, Australia during 14-17 
December 2004. The conference is based on the theme of the proposed ARC 
research Network initiative "Sensor Networks"(www.sensornetworks.net.au). The 
conference is organized by The University of Melbourne, sponsored by CENDSS, 
Melbourne and CSSIP, Melbourne, DSTO, Australia and technically co-sponsored 
by IEEE - EMBS. The conference will be held at Grand Hyatt, Melbourne.

The Conference will provide a platform for a broad multidisciplinary program 
of research and development drawing together the expertise of local and 
international university researchers together with industry representatives. 
This forum will serve to stimulate highly innovative interdisciplinary 
research at the forefront of sensor technologies and emerging fields in 
science and engineering.

This interdisciplinary conference integrates several advanced research themes 
such as intelligent sensing and adaptive learning with a view towards solving 
problems in smart systems. The conference will provide an international forum 
for  researchers and academicians in the fields of Intelligent sensors, 
Sensor Fusion,  Adaptive Learning, Computational Intelligence, Biomimetics, 
Biomedical and Pattern Recognition. The conference committee encourages the 
international community interested in this field to submit original papers. 
Refer to webpage for guidelines.The options for participation range between 
contributing a paper, presenting a tutorial and exhibit a new technology.

Invited Sessions and Tutorials: The technical program committee is soliciting 
proposals for special technical sessions focusing on any of the topics 
covered. Proposals for pre-conference tutorials, to be held on December 14, 
are also invited on the major themes of the conference.

Workshops: A number of workshops will be held in conjunction with the 
conference. These include: Biosensing and Biomimetics; Optimization; Signal 
Processing for Sensor Networks. Additional workshop proposals are also 
invited. More details can be found on the conference web site.

Important Dates:

Deadline of Full Paper submission: August 2nd  2004
Notification of acceptance: September 1st 2004
Submission of camera-ready manuscripts: September 15th 2004

For more information contact: palani@unimelb.edu.au


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7.8 GENSIPS 2005


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GENSIPS 2005

Contributed by: Aniruddha Datta, datta@ee.tamu.edu

IEEE International Workshop on Genomic Signal Processing  and Statistics 
(GENSIPS), 2005                  
Sunday, 22 May 2005  -  Tuesday, 24 May 2005 
Newport, Rhode Island, USA                                              
Call for Papers                                  
The Third IEEE Int’l Workshop on Genomic Signal Processing and Statistics 
(GENSIPS) is sponsored by IEEE Signal Processing Society with support from 
Brown University. The aim of this one-day tutorial and two-day workshop is to 
provide a forum for presenting new results on genomic signal processing and 
statistics for functional genomics and systems biology and identifying 
potential areas of research and collaboration between the biological, 
statistical, and signal processing communities. One of the main objectives is 
to identify new avenues of research, which address modern challenges in 
functional genomics, by exploiting potential synergies between signal 
processing, statistics and biology and by building on their respective 
strengths. Such problem areas might include: signal processing and extraction 
of information from microarray images; statistical analysis of microarray 
data (classification, gene selection, regulatory network inference, and 
clustering); information theoretic approaches to modeling and analysis of 
genomic regulatory networks and systems; signal processing and statistical 
techniques for the analysis of protein data and inference of protein 
networks; and novel high-throughput hardware/software approaches to genome-
scale network modeling and analysis. This workshop will consist of both 
invited sessions and contributed sessions. Invited speakers will give 
tutorial talks on the general area of computational functional genomics and 
proteomics. Featured expert panels will stimulate the discussions of future 
directions and funding opportunities.Those interested should submit a two-
page summary describing original work. The final version of accepted papers 
will be published in electronic proceedings which will be distributed by the 
web and by CD-ROM at the workshop. Acceptance will be based on quality, 
relevance and originality. 
Areas of Interest (but not limited to): 
* Signal processing and statistical approaches for functional genomics 
problems 
* Information technology approaches for modeling and analysis of gene 
networks 
* Data mining and pattern recognition methods for functional genomics 
* Control theory and systems theory techniques for systems biology 
* Models for cellular metabolism and inter-cellular signaling 
* Computational methods for modeling and simulation of biological regulatory 
networks 
* Novel architecture and implementation methods for large-scale functional 
genomics
* Nanotechnology in genomic study
* High-throughput hardware/software approaches to genome-scale network 
modeling
Deadlines: 
December 1, 2004:    Two page summaries due 
February 1, 2005:    Accept/reject notifications sent out 
March 15, 2005:      Final four-page camera-ready papers due 
May 22, 2005 :       Workshop Date
For detailed submission instructions, please visit the workshop web page at 
http://binary.engin.brown.edu/gsps05/index.htm
Contact Information:  
Dr. Aniruddha Datta, Texas A&M University
(datta@ee.tamu.edu)                                                         
Dr. Jie Chen,                  Brown University (Jie_Chen@Brown.Edu)


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7.9 Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control 2005


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Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control 2005

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

Hybrid Systems:  Computation and Control  (HSCC 2005)
8th International Workshop
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) 
Zurich, Switzerland
March 9-11, 2005

Workshop information : http://www.hscc05.ethz.ch/

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

Accepted papers will be allotted 14 pages each in a volume to be published in 
the Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. 

Important Dates
 Submission Deadline		October 1, 2004
Author Notification		November 15, 2004
Final Papers Due		December 25, 2004

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


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



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7.10 IEEE Conference on Robotics Automation and Mechatronics


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IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics

Contributed by: Danwei Wang, edwwang@ntu.edu.sg

IEEE Conference On Robotics, Automation And Mechatronics (RAM) December 1 - 
3, 2004, Singapore http://cis-ram.nus.edu.sg

The goal of the RAM 2004 is to bring together experts from the field of 
robotics, automation and mechatronics to discuss on the state-of-the-art and 
to present new research findings and perspectives of future developments
with respect to the conference themes. The RAM 2004 is organized by the IEEE
R&A Singapore Chapter, and is held in conjunction with the IEEE Conference
on  Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems (CIS 2004). The conference welcomes
paper submissions from academics, researchers, engineers, and students
worldwide in but not limited to the following areas:
 Robotics and Automation in Unstructured Environment, Personal and Service 
 Robotics, Underwater Robotics, Medical Robots and Systems, Robotics and 
 Automation Applications, Sensor Design, Integration, and Fusion, Computer 
 and Robot Vision, Human-Robot Interfaces, Haptics, Teleoperation,
 Telerobotics, and Network Robotics, Micro/Nano, Distributed, Cellular, and 
 Multi Robots, Biologically-Inspired Robots and Systems, Sensor Based 
 Robotics, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Modeling, Planning and
 Control, Kinematics, Mechanics, and Mechanism Design, Legged Robots, Wheeled 
 Mobile Robots, Dynamics, Motion Control, Force/Impedance Control, 
 Architecture and Programming, Methodologies for Robotics and Automation, 
 Discrete Event Dynamic Systems, Petri Nets, Virtual Reality, Manufacturing 
 System Architecture, Design, and Performance, Evaluation Computer Aided 
 Production Planning, Scheduling, and Control, Total Quality Management, 
 Maintenance, and Diagnostics, etc.

Papers must be written in English and should describe original work. Papers 
should be submitted in the form *.pdf on-line to the conference website: 
http://cis-ram.nus.edu.sg by 15 July 2004. The length of the paper is 
limited to a maximum of 6 pages (A4 size, single spacing, Times Roman of font
size 10, double columns format), including figures, tables and references. 
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to register and present their 
papers. Papers will be published in the conference proceedings only if at 
least one of the authors is officially registered.

Invited Sessions
The conference will feature invited sessions on specialized topics of 
interests. The invited sessions are intended to usher in, in-depth 
discussions in special areas relevant to the conference theme. The session 
organizers will coordinate the associated review process. The conference 
proceedings will include all papers from the invited sessions.

Important Dates
Full Paper Submission/Special Session Proposal  :   15 July, 2004
Notification of Acceptance 			:   15 Augest, 2004
Camera-Ready Copy and Advanced Registration     :   15 September, 2004


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7.11 Intelligent Sensing and Information Processing-2005


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Intelligent Sensing and Information Processing-2005

Contributed by: Jayavardhana Rama, jrgl@ee.mu.oz.au

Second International Conference on Intelligent Sensing and Information 
Processing - 2005
4-7 January 2005
Le Meridian, Chennai, India
www.icisip.org

After a successful conference (ICISIP 04) the organizing committee has 
decided to hold the second  International Conference on Intelligent Sensing 
and Information Processing again in Le Royal Meridian, Chennai during 4 - 7 
January, 2005.

This interdisciplinary conference, co-sponsored by University of Melbourne, 
integrates several advanced research themes such as intelligent sensing and 
adaptive learning with a view towards solving problems in smart systems. The 
conference will provide an international forum for  researchers and 
academicians in the fields of Intelligent sensors, Sensor Fusion,  Neural 
Networks, Support Vector Machines, Fuzzy Systems, Evolutionary Computers, 
Biomimetics, Biomedical Informatics, Radar Signal Processing  and Intelligent 
Multimedia Processing. The conference committee encourages the international 
community interested in this field to submit original papers (Refer to the 
conference web for author guidelines and other details). The options for 
participation range between contributing a paper, presenting a tutorial and 
exhibit a new technology.

Important Dates:
Deadline of Full Paper submission: September 1st 2004
Notification of acceptance: October 1st 2004
Submission of camera-ready manuscripts: October 15th 2004

For more information contact: chandra@cs.iitm.ernet.in
General Chair: M Palaniswami, University of Melbourne, Australia
General Co-Chair: C Chandra Sekhar, IIT-Madras, Chennai, India


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7.12 Invited Session on Advances in Active Safety Control Systems- ACC2005


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Invited Session on Advances in Active Safety Control Systems- ACC2005

Contributed by: Levent Guvenc, guvencl@itu.edu.tr

Invited Session on Advances in Active Safety Control Systems
2005 American Control Conference
June 8-10, 2005
Portland, Oregon, USA
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conf/acc2005/index.htm

The Active Safety Control working group of the IEEE Technical Committee on 
Automotive Control (TABAC) (http://www.ing.unisannio.it/ieee_automotive) 
would like to propose an invited session at the 2005 American Control 
Conference. Papers related to road vehicle control systems for enhancing 
active safety are invited.

You are invited to submit a draft of the full paper describing problem 
formulation, methodology, work performed, results, conclusions, and key 
references. The draft paper should not be longer than 8 pages (standard two 
column proceedings format). Please submit the paper electronically in pdf 
format to

Levent Güvenç
E-mail: guvencl@itu.edu.tr

The papers should be received by July 30th, 2004. The authors of selected 
papers will be notified by September 10th, 2004. The final decision on 
acceptance of the invited session will be made by the ACC Conference Program 
Committee by January 31, 2005. Final manuscripts will be due March 15, 2005. 
Papers from the industry, government and non-profit organizations  are 
especially encouraged.

We look forward to your contribution to the invited session.

Sincerely,

Prof. Levent Güvenç			Dr. Cem Hatipoğlu
Automotive Controls Research Group	Advanced Stability Systems Group
Istanbul Technical University		Bendix CVS LLC
E-mail: guvencl@itu.edu.tr		E-mail: Cem.Hatipoglu@Bendix.com
Phone: +90 (0) 212 2931300 x2580	Phone: +1 440-329-9721
Fax: +90 (0) 212 2450795		Fax: +1 440-329-9780


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