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Change of Address: Jorge Goncalves

Contributed by: Jorge Goncalves, jmg77@cam.ac.uk

Dear colleagues, please take note of my new contact information:

University of Cambridge
Department of Engineering
Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK
Telephone: +44 1223 3 32770
Fax: +44 1223 3 32662
E-mail: jmg77@cam.ac.uk


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1.2 Change of Address: Mark E. Furber

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Change of Address: Mark E. Furber

Contributed by: Mark E. Furber, mfurber@schafercorp.com

Mark E. Furber, Ph.D., P.E.
Consulting Engineer, Optical Systems Engineering
Schafer Corporation
321 Billerica Road
Chelsmford, MA 01824
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IEEE Control Systems Society 50th Anniversary Celebration

Contributed by: Mark W. Spong, mspong@uiuc.edu

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the IEEE Control Systems
Society.  As part of our celebration, the IEEE Control Systems Magazine
(CSM) is planning a December 2004 special anniversary issue.  This
special issue will include an article on the history of the IEEE
Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), including dates and locations
of every past CDC (or its predecessor).  We are asking you to contribute
to the article by commenting on your recollections of specific
conferences.  Such comments may range from "the venue was great" to "do
you remember when..."  What was the most memorable conference or event
or who was the most interesting person you met?  We wish to emphasize
the positive and funny, and try to laugh at events that might not have
gone according to plan.

Kindly send your comments to Ms. Beth Gee (bgee2@boisestate.edu) or
reply to this email.  We have attached a list of the former conferences
to prompt your memory and organize your reply.

Best regards,
Cheryl Schrader and Mark Spong


Cheryl B. Schrader, Past President
Mark Spong, President-Elect
IEEE Control Systems Society

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42nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Frank Lewis, PC: Chaouki Abdallah
Hyatt Regency Maui
Maui, HI, 9-12 December 2003

41st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Umit Ozguner, PC: Kenneth Loparo
The Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas, NV, 10-13 December 2002

40th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Theodore E. Djaferis, PC: Kevin M. Passino
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, FL, 4-7 December 2001

39th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Robert R. Bitmead, PC: Cheryl B. Schrader
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, NSW Australia; 12-15 December 2000

38th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Edward W. Kamen, PC: Christos Cassandras
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort
Phoenix, AZ, 7-10 December 1999

37th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: J. Douglas Birdwell, PC: David Castanon
Hyatt Regency Westshore
Tampa FL, 16-18 December 1998

36th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Anthony Michel, PC: Theodore E. Djaferis
Hyatt Regency San Diego
San Diego, CA, 10-12 December 1997

35th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Hidenori Kimura
Co-PCs: Katsuhisa Furuta, J. Douglas Birdwell
Portopia Hotel and International Conference Center
Kobe, Japan, 11-13 December 1996

34th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Panos J. Antsaklis, PC: Edward W. Kamen
New Orleans Hilton Riverside
New Orleans, LA, 13-15 December 1995

33rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Michael K. Masten, PC: N. Harris McClamroch
Buena Vista Palace
Lake Buena Vista, FL, 14-16 December 1994

32nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Raymond A. DeCarlo, PC: Peter Ramadge
Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio, TX, 15-17 December 1993

31st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Tamer Baser, PC: Sergio Verdu
Westin La Paloma
Tucson, AZ, 16-18 December 1992

30th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Derek Atherton, PC: Panos J. Antsaklis
Metropole Hotel
Brighton, ENGLAND, 11-13 December 1991

29th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Charles J. Herget, PC: Raymond A. DeCarlo
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu, HI, 5-7 December 1990

28th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Leonard Shaw, PC: Tamer Basar
Hyatt Regency Tampa Hotel
Tampa, FL, 13-15 December 1989

27th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Michael P. Polis, PC: William E. Schmitendorf
Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake
Austin, TX, 7-9 December 1988

26th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: William S. Levine, PC: John Baillieul
Westin Century-Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles, CA, 9-11 December 1987

25th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Anthony Ephremides, co-GC: Spyros Tzafestas
PC: H. Vincent Poor
Atheneum Intercontinental Hotel
Athens, GREECE; 10-12 December 1986

24th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Gene F. Franklin, PC: Anthony N. Michel
Bonaventure Hotel & Spa
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 11-13 December 1985

23rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Abraham H. Haddad, PC: Michael P. Polis
Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas, NV, 12-14 December 1984

22nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: James L. Melsa, PC: Steven I. Marcus
Marriott Hotel
San Antonio, TX, 14-16 December 1983

21st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
GC: Alexander H. Levis, PC: William S. Levine
Holiday Inn - International Drive
Orlando, FL, 8-10 December 1982

20th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: William R. Perkins
PC: Abraham H. Haddad, SC: Kumpati S. Narendra
Vacation Village Hotel
San Diego, CA; 16-18 December 1981

19th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: Pierre R. Belanger
PC: David L. Kleinman, SC: Richard V. Monopoli
The Regent Hotel
Albuquerque, NM; 10-12 December 1980

18th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: Stephen Kahne
PC: Alexander H. Levis, SC: Yaakov Bar-Shalom
Galt Ocean Mile Hotel
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 12-14 December 1979

1978 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 17th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: Robert E. Larson, PC: Alan S. Willsky, SC: Jerry M. Mendel
Islandia Hyatt House Hotel
San Diego, CA, 10-12 January 1979

1977 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 16th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: K. S. Fu, PC: H. Sorenson, SC: T. Pavlidis
Fairmont Hotel
New Orleans, LA, 7-9 December 1977

1976 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 15th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: M. Athans, PC: E. R. Barnes, SC: T. Pavlidis
Sheraton-Sand Key Hotel
Clearwater, FL, 1-3 December 1976

1975 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 14th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: J. B. Cruz, Jr., PC: J. B. Pearson, SC: G. Stein
Hyatt Regency Houston
Houston, TX, 10-12 December 1975

1974 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 13th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: Elliot Axelband, PC: Stephen Kahne, SC: David P. Lindorff
Del Webb's Towne House
Phoenix, AZ; 20-22 November 1974

1973 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 12th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: J. S. Meditch, PC: D. G. Luenberger, SC: L. A. Gerhardt
Sheraton-Harbor Island Hotel
San Diego, CA; 5-7 December 1973

1972 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 11th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: J. M. Mendel, PC: Y. C. Ho, SC: G. N. Saridis
Fontainebleau Motor Hotel
New Orleans, LA; 13-15 December 1972

1971 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
including the 10th Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: J. T. Tou, PC: S. K. Mitter, SC: J. M. Mendel
Americana Hotel
Miami Beach, FL, 15-17 December 1971

1970 Symposium on Adaptive Processes (9th)
Decision and Control
GC, PC: D. J. Lainiotis
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, 7-9 December 1970

IEEE Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC: J. B. Lewis, PC: G. J. McMurty
Pennsylvania State University
PA; 17-19 November 1969

IEEE Symposium on Adaptive Processes
GC, PC: J. M. Mendel
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA, 16-18 December 1968

Symposium on Adaptive Processes; part of NEC
GC: F. M. Waltz, PC: P. E. Mayes
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL, 23-25 October 1967

Symposium on Adaptive Processes; part of NEC
GC: F. N. Bailey, PC: J. C. Hancock
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, 3-5 October 1966

Symposium on Adaptive Processes; part of NEC
GC: E. C. Jones, Jr., PC: G. Brown
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, 25-27 October 1965

Symposium on Adaptive Processes; part of NEC
GC: F. J. Mullin
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, 19-21 October 1964

Symposium on Adaptive Processes; part of NEC
GC: L. Kanal
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, 28-29 October 1963

Discrete Adaptive Processes
- Symposium and Panel Discussion (IEEE); part of 3rd JACC
GC: J. Sklansky
New York University
New York City, NY, 29 June 1962




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3.2 SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering

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SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering

Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, littleton@siam.org

SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 
The SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering will be awarded
for the second time at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and
Engineering to be held February 12-15, 2005, in Orlando, Florida.

The prize was established in 2002 and first awarded in 2003.  It is awarded
every other year by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in the area of computational
science in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development and use
of mathematical and computational tools and methods for the solution of
science and engineering problems.

Eligibility
The prize is intended to recognize either one individual or a group of
individuals for outstanding research contributions to the field of
computational science and engineering.  The contribution(s) for which the
award is made must be publicly available and may belong to any aspect of
computational science in its broadest sense.

Description of the prize
The award will include a total cash prize of $5,000 and a certificate
containing the citation.  SIAM will reimburse reasonable travel expenses to
attend the award ceremony.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of the contribution(s) should
be sent by July 31, 2004, to:

Chair, SIAM/ACM Prize in CS&E
c/o Joanna Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688


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3.3 Twin workshops in Israel

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Twin workshops in Israel

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

Two twin workshops in the broad area of Systems and Control will take
place in Israel in June. The first is titled

   Variational Limits

and it will be held at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot,
Israel, from June 15 to 17, 2004. The organizing committee of this
workshop consists of Zvi Artstein, Yakar Kannai (both from the 
Weizmann Inst., Rehovot, Israel) and Arie Leizarowitz (Technion,
Haifa, Israel). For details about this other workshop please visit
   http://www.weizmann.ac.il/math/varlim.html

The second workshop is titled

   Dynamical Systems and Control

and it will be held at the Technion (Israel Inst. of Technology),
Haifa, from June 20 to June 22, 2004. This meeting will be held under
the auspices of the Technion's Center for Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
The organizing committee of the workshop consists of:
Jacob Kogan (Baltimore, USA), Arie Leizarowitz (Haifa, local
organizer), Gilead Tadmor (Boston, USA) and George Weiss (London, UK).
More information on this workshop can be found on the web-site
   www.math.technion.ac.il/cms/dynamic.htm

We welcome participants, but talks are by invitation only.


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Control Development Engineer: Emmeskay, India

Contributed by: Shiva Sivashankar, pmjobs@emmeskay.com

Emmeskay is an Advanced Technology Solutions company, providing 
state of the art technology services for the automotive industry. 
We have offices in the Detroit Metro Area, USA, and Chennai, India. 
We have been involved with some of the most advanced and innovative
engineering and technology activities in the auto industry.

Our clients include major global automotive manufacturers 
and their suppliers.

Our technology solutions span several facets of vehicle development 
including (but not limited to) advanced control systems development 
for conventional and emerging technology powertrains such as hybrid 
electric and fuel cell based powerplants; modeling, analysis and 
optimization of complex dynamic systems such as anti-lock brakes 
and electric drivetrains; tools for rapid specification flow down 
for advanced engines such as gasoline and diesel direct injection 
systems; real-time simulation for validation of embedded controllers.

We are seeking Control Engineers at our Chennai (India) office. 
We are looking for dynamic Development Engineers who have a passion 
for engineering and technology. This position will involve design and 
development of control algorithms, hardware and software for embedded
control systems as well as development of supporting tools.

Potential candidates should have
- a degree in engineering or a postgraduate / doctoral degree 
  in basic sciences 
- a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in engineering 
  analysis or research or engineering software development, 
- exposure to quality systems. 
- demonstrated problem solving skills in a dynamic teamwork environment
- excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work Location:
Chennai, India

Interested in joining our team? Send your resume to:
pmjobs@emmeskay.com


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4.2 Doctoral Fellowships: Northeastern University USA

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Doctoral Fellowships: Northeastern University, USA

Contributed by: Gilead Tadmor, tadmor@ece.neu.edu

The College of Engineering, Northeastern University (NU) has been awarded
GAANN Doctoral Fellowships for interdisciplinary research in sensing,
identification, diagnostics, and rehabilitation of structural systems. 
GAANN (Graduate Assistantships in  Areas of National Need) is a US
Department of Education program, and these prestigious fellowships include a
commitment to student training and career preparation.

Several Fellowships are available to highly qualified individuals to begin
study as early as September 2004. The program is open to students from diverse
engineering backgrounds who are interested in interdisciplinary study, and
participating faculty represent all four departments in the College of
Engineering. Strong applicants who are committed to doctoral studies but do
not hold an MS degree will be considered. A US citizenship or permanence
residence is required. 

To streamline the process students outside Northeastern University may send
all GAANN Fellowship application materials directly to Dr. Sara Wadia-Fascetti
of the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department.  Applications will be
distributed to the appropriate departments for review beginning June 15, 
2004. 

More information about the interdisciplinary research program can be found at:
http://www.coe.neu.edu/Research/sidr/.  Details about the GAANN Fellowships
are at: http://www.coe.neu.edu/Research/sidr/sidr/GAANNfellows.html.

Please forward this email to colleagues or students who may be
interested.  Questions should be directed to Dr. Sara Wadia-Fascetti at
sidr-gaann@coe.neu.edu.


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4.3 PDF: Duke University USA

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PDF: Duke University, USA

Contributed by: Silvia Ferrari, sferrari@duke.edu

The Laboratory for Intelligent Systems and Controls (LISC) at Duke University
is now considering applications for a Postdoctoral position in the area of
robust adaptive control. We are particularly interested in candidates with
expertise in one or more of the following areas: Linear Matrix Inequalities
(LMIs); H-infinity control; approximate Dynamic Programming; and machine
learning.  A knowledge of probabilistic graphs and/or stochastic optimization
would also be an advantage.  The LISC is part of the Pratt School of
Engineering, which is undergoing an unprecedented expansion in both human and
physical resources, offering unique research and employment opportunities
(http://www.pratt.duke.edu/about/).  Duke is located in North Carolina’s
Research Triangle, a vibrant and exciting area offering many cultural and
natural recreational activities.  This position offers the opportunity to
tackle fundamental research problems and to gain experience in all areas of
academic life.  To apply, please send a PDF of your CV, including contact
information for three referees, to sferrari@duke.edu.  For more information,
visit http://fred.mems.duke.edu/.


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4.4 PhD: Universite Catholique de Louvain Belgium

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PhD: Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium

Contributed by: Paul Van Dooren, vdooren@inma.ucl.ac.be

Department of Mathematical Engineering
Universite Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Belgium

Applications are invited for a PhD position in applied mathematics
at the Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve. The candidate will
work on a research project funded by UCL on the topic of

Algorithmic Challenges in Large Networks

The ambition of this research proposal is to look at some of the most recent
and fundamental computational challenges raised by large networks. It will
address questions related to modelling, classification, visualization,
optimization and analysis of large networks, and will include theoretical and 
practical aspects of topics such as data-mining, web-searching, analysis of
telephone, traffic and electricity networks, hierarchical reduction of large
scale networks, and analysis of dynamical properties of large networks.

The project starts in fall 2004 and is headed by professors Vincent
Blondel, Yurii Nesterov and Paul Van Dooren from the Department of
Mathematical Engineering at the Universite Catholique de Louvain.

Applicants should write (possibly by e-mail) before June 30th 2004 to:
Paul Van Dooren, Department of Mathematical Engineering,
4 Av. G. Lemaitre, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, BELGIUM
E-mail: vdooren@inma.ucl.ac.be
Tel: +32-10478040

Profile:

The candidate will work towards a PhD in Engineering and should therefore
have the qualifications to enroll in such a programme: he/she should have
(by September 2004) a university degree in engineering, in computer science
or in mathematics or a degree that can be considered equivalent to it.
Possible expertise in the topics described in the project are welcome.
Application:

You should send a detailed CV, including a concise description of your
education in applied mathematics. You should also provide names of at least
two persons that might be contacted for references (please provide
their full address including e-mail and telephone).

Information:
More information on the department and the promotors of the project can be
found from http://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/staff


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4.5 PhD: University of Leicester UK

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PhD: University of Leicester, UK

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

PhD in Anti-windup/automotive control

The Department of Engineering at The University of Leicester is pleased to 
invite applications for a PhD position funded by the UK EPSRC and TRW-Conekt, 
a major automotive consultancy. The position is tenable for three years and 
covers all fees and a maintenance allowance of approximately 16,000 pounds 
(tax-free) per annum. The position is only available for UK residents meeting 
the EPSRC eligibility criteria.

The successful candidate will play a major role in a project applying state-
of-the-art anti-windup and override control techniques to various saturation 
problems in advanced automotive steer-by-wire systems. The candidate will 
spend the majority of his/her time at Leicester, but can expect to spend some 
time at TRW-Conekt for hardware-in-the-loop testing.

The research will be conducted in the stimulating and friendly environment of 
the Control and Instrumentation Research Group, which is the largest of the 
5A-rated Department's research groups. The group has many years of expertise 
in control systems, both at a theoretical and practical level. 

Interested candidates having a 1st or 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in an 
appropriate engineering subject should contact, as soon as possible,

Dr. Matthew Turner
Control and Instrumentation Research Group
Department of Engineering
University of Leicester
Leicester, LE1 7RH
UK
mct6@sun.engg.le.ac.uk


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4.6 PhD: University of Strathclyde UK

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PhD: University of Strathclyde, UK

Contributed by: Andrzej Ordys, a.ordys@eee.strath.ac.uk

Industrial Control Centre,Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Project title: Inverse Simulation Using Non-linear Predictive Control

The EPSRC has recently awarded an advanced control project to a consortium of 
two universities: Glasgow University and Strathclyde University.  The project 
will employ two Research Fellows (one based at Glasgow and one based at 
Strathclyde) and a PhD student.
  
This advertisement is for the PhD studentship.  The PhD student will be based 
at Strathclyde but supervised jointly by the academic researchers from both 
institutions.

The main subject of the PhD studentship research will be implementation of 
advanced control and simulation algorithms in embedded systems and FPGA.  The 
project will involve work with National Instruments equipment. 

The research studentship candidate must possess a good engineering degree 
(2.1 or higher) in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace 
Engineering, with some knowledge of control engineering and advanced control.
Familiarity with simulation tools including National Instruments' LabVIEW
would be valuable.

Interested candidates should send the following information and names and
addresses of two referees 
- a CV and/or a covering letter, addressing the selection criteria, in 
  particular: class of undergraduate degree and awarding institution, 
  subject of final project, courses on control undertaken.

to:
Ms Sheila E Campbell
Industrial Control Centre
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
50 George Street
Glasgow G1 1QE
E-mail: s.campbell@eee.strath.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 5 July 2004.

Further information may be obtained from either:
 Dr. Andrzej Ordys	
 a.ordys@eee.strath.ac.uk
 Telephone No: +44 (0)141-548 4204
or
 Professor Mike J Grimble
 m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk
 Telephone No: +44 (0)141-548 2876


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4.7 Res. Engineer: GE Global Research China

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Res. Engineer: GE Global Research, China

Contributed by: Yu Zhang, yu.zhang@geahk.ge.com

We are looking for dynamic and energic individuals to join the group. Below
is an open position for power system R&D engineer at GE Global Research 
(Shanghai)

Responsibilities
- Participate and lead global R&D projects on electric power systems related 
  to system automation, EMS/DMS, and grid interconnection of large power 
  electronics equipment.
- Performs research in power flow analysis, dynamic system modeling, 
  analysis, control and optimization.
- Potential projects are in the area of electrical energy & power focused on 
  future power systems including renewable energy, and distributed 
  generation. Specific applications include, but are not limited to voltage/ 
  reactive power control for wind farm and micro-grids.
- Responsibilities also include proposals, patent applications, oral 
  presentations for management & customer review, project leadership 
  including planning & execution phases, budgets & schedules, and exemplify 
  GE values, make full use of GE initiatives.

Qualifications 
- Ph.D. (or Master with 3+ years of experience) in E.E. with depth knowledge 
  on operation, control, analysis and modeling of electric power systems and 
  equipments.
- Experience with simulation tools such as EMTDC, EMTP, Simulink etc.
- Familiarity or experience with one or more of the following is desired: 
  Control system design; Real-time system & infrastructure development
- The candidate must also have good communication, teamwork and motivation.
- Fluency in English and good presentation skill is required

If you have interest and feel qualified, please send your remsume to 
Yu.Zhang@geahk.ge.com with 
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4.8 Res. Scientist: Electro Standards Lab USA

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Res. Scientist: Electro Standards Lab, USA

Contributed by: Raymond Sepe Jr., rsepe@electrostandards.com

PhD, MS Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.  Electro Standards 
Laboratories is involved in a variety of leading-edge projects including 
sensorless motor controls and DSP-based embedded motor and power electronics 
control systems.  Applications areas include linear motor systems, hybrid 
electric vehicles, novel power electronic architectures.  Skills and 
expertise in the areas of controls for adjustable speed motor drives such as 
linear motors, permanent magnet motors, switched reluctance motors, and 
induction motors, analog/digital electronics and signal processing, and 
Simulink simulation are welcomed.  Successful applicants should be creative, 
innovative, and have the ability to test hypotheses with Simulation and 
experimental verification.  US citizens encouraged to apply.  For more 
information, contact 

Dr. Raymond Sepe Jr.
Vice President R&D
Electro Standards Laboratories
36 Western Industrial Drive
Cranston, RI 02921 USA
T:401-943-1164
E:rsepe@electrostandards.com


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4.9 Res Assoc: University of Leicester UK

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Res Assoc: University of Leicester, UK

Contributed by: Sarah Spurgeon, eon@le.ac.uk

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate to work on a 
project involving the application of advanced modelling to human 
neuromusculoskeletal control of gait. This is an interdisciplinary project 
linking nonlinear control theory, mathematical modelling and human 
physiology. Applicants should have a good honours degree and should hold a 
PhD in a relevant area of control or biomechanics.  
The Research Associate is required to work on all aspects of this project, 
which considers the application of a novel engineering control and analysis  
technique to the computer modelling of human gait. This sliding mode control 
locomotor has inherent properties that ensure that the output of the 
simulation model follows experimentally measured joint trajectories exactly. 
As such, it differs from all previous modelling approaches. Further, an 
analysis of the control inputs generated by the sliding mode control strategy 
can be used to reconstruct the corresponding internal feedback control 
signals which are required to perform the original motion. Preliminary 
findings indicate that this approach is able to provide a robust model of the 
swing phase of gait. The aims of this project are to develop and validate an 
open-loop model using measurements of normal gait. A sliding mode control 
system will then be developed to ensure the locomotor model reproduces 
exactly the external behaviour measured from individual subjects in a gait 
laboratory. Analysis of the outputs from this control system will be used to 
hypothesize models of the feedback control systems within the human body. 
Detailed knowledge of such internal feedback mechanisms will thus be achieved 
without the need to take invasive measurements from human subjects. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Sarah Spurgeon (tel +44 (0)
1162522531, Email eon@le.ac.uk).
 
Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available by 
following the link below, or in hardcopy from 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:  15 June 2004.


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4.10 Research Fellow: University of Strathclyde UK

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Research Fellow: University of Strathclyde, UK

Contributed by: Andrzej Ordys, a.ordys@eee.strath.ac.uk

Industrial Control Centre, 
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK

Project title: Inverse Simulation Using Non-linear Predictive Control

The EPSRC has recently awarded an advanced control project to a consortium of
two universities: Glasgow University and Strathclyde University.  The project
will employ two Research Fellows (one based at Glasgow and one based at
Strathclyde) and a PhD student. 

Ideally, the Research Fellow candidate should possess a higher degree in
Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with good 
nowledge of control engineering and have some exposure to advanced control. 
Familiarity with simulation tools including National Instruments' LabVIEW
would be valuable.

Salary Scale: Grade IA - GBP 23,296 per annum
Closing date for applications: 5 July 2004.

Interested candidates should send the following information:
- the names and addresses of two referees ,
- a CV and/or a covering letter, addressing the selection criteria, in
  particular: class of undergraduate degree and awarding institution, 
  subject of final project, courses on control undertaken, research papers
  and industrial experience.

to:
Ms Sheila E Campbell
Industrial Control Centre
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
50 George Street
Glasgow G1 1QE
Telephone No: +44 (0)141-548 2378
Facsimile No:  +44 (0) 141 548 4203	
E-mail: s.campbell@eee.strath.ac.uk

Further information may be obtained from either: 

Professor Mike J Grimble  	
m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk		
Telephone No: +44 (0)141-548 2876			

Dr. Andrzej Ordys
a.ordys@eee.strath.ac.uk
Telephone No: +44 (0)141-548 4204	


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Graphs and Networks: Transfinite and Nonstandard

Contributed by: A.H. Zemanian, zeman@ee.sunysb.edu

Graphs and Networks: Transfinite and Nonstandard
A.H. Zemanian
Birkhauser-Boston, Cambridge, MA 02139, (2004)

This self-contained book examines new results on transfinite graphs and
networks achieved through research over several years after the publication
of two prior books by the author: "Transfiniteness for Graphs, Electrical
Networks, and Random Walks," and "Pristine Transfinite Graphs and Permissive
Electrical Networks."

Its Preface and Table of Contents can be found at the URL: 
www.ee.sunysb.edu/~zeman under "Books." Two initial chapters present 
preliminary theory summarizing all the needed ideas previously presented, 
relieving the  reader from any need to consult those prior books.  Subsequent 
chapters are devoted to entirely new results and cover:

Connectedness ideas and their relationship to hypergraphs.

Distance ideas and their extension to transfinte graphs, requiring various 
generalizations such as the replacement of natural-number distances by 
ordinal-number distances.

Nontransitivity of path-based connectedness alleviated by replacing paths 
with walks, leading to a more powerful theory for transfinite graphs and 
networks.

The use of nonstandard analysis in novel ways that leads to transfinite 
electrical networks, wherein Kirchhoff's laws are satisfied by hyperreal-
valued currents and voltages.  This use of hyperreals encompasses for the 
first time transfinite networks containing inductances and capacitances, in 
addition to resistances.

The use of nonstandard analysis to also obtain hyperreal-valued waves and 
diffusions on transfinite extensions of transmisssion lines and cables.

Enlargements yielding nonstandard graphs and networks as distinct from 
standard networks with hyperreal operating points.

An Appendix summarizing concepts from nonstandard analysis used in this book.


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5.2 Linear and Nonlinear Iterative Learning Control

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Linear and Nonlinear Iterative Learning Control

Contributed by: Jian-Xin Xu, elexujx@nus.edu.sg

Linear and Nonlinear Iterative Learning Control
by J.-X. Xu and Y. Tan
Springer-Verlag
Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences 291
ISBN 3-540-40173-3

This book provides a comprehensive coverage in most aspects of iterative 
learning control (ILC) theory and design, including linear and nonlinear 
ILC, lower order and higher order ILC, contraction mapping based and Lyapunov 
based ILC, output tracking ILC and state tracking ILC, model based and black-
box (wavelet network) based ILC design, robust optimal design of ILC, 
quantified ILC performance analysis, ILC for systems with global and local 
Lipschitz continuous nonlinearities, ILC for systems with parametric and non-
parametric uncertainties, ILC with nonlinear optimality, etc.

The book can be used as a reference or textbook for a course at graduate 
level. It is also suitable for self-study, as most topics addressed in the 
book are self-contained in theoretical analysis, and accompanied by detailed 
examples. To further facilitate those who have interests but know little 
about ILC, two rudimentary sections are provided in Chapters 1 and 7 
respectively.

Contents
Chapter  1: Introduction
Chapter  2: Robust Optimal Design for the First Order Linear-Type ILC Schemes 
Chapter  3: Analysis of Higher Order Linear-Type ILC Schemes
Chapter  4: Linear ILC Design for MIMO Dynamic Systems
Chapter  5: Nonlinear-Type ILC Schemes
Chapter  6: Nonlinear ILC Design for MIMO Dynamic Systems
Chapter  7: Composite Energy Function Based Learning Control
Chapter  8: Quasi-Optimal Iterative Learning Control
Chapter  9: Learning Wavelet Control Using Constructive Wavelet Networks
Chapter 10: Conclusion and Recommendations


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CFP: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Contributed by: Magnus Egerstedt, magnus@ece.gatech.edu

Call for Papers - IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL 
Special Issue on SYMBOLIC METHODS FOR COMPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS 
http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~magnus/images/CFPsymbolic.pdf

Important Dates:
November 1, 2004 – Deadline for paper submission
Novermber, 2005 – Expected publication date

During the last decade, significant progress has been made toward overcoming 
the complexity associated with many modern control tasks, such as autonomous 
robot guidance and navigation, process control in sensor-rich environments, 
and control of biological systems, by decomposing the task into a collection 
of building blocks, or modes of operation. As a result, control procedures 
are no longer solely thought of as mappings from sensory data to actuator 
signals, but rather as sequences of tokenized instructions that contain 
descriptions of such mappings. As this research area is gaining momentum, a 
number of technical challenges need to be addressed, all focusing. These 
include abstracting continuous dynamics to symbolic control descriptions, 
instruction selection and coding in finite-bandwidth control applications, 
and applying formal language theory to the continuous systems domain. The 
special issue welcomes contributions in theoretical developments as well as 
beneficial applications of symbolic methods to novel control applications.  
Submissions are expected in, but not limited to, the following areas: 
* Symbolic or discrete controller design and modeling of multi-modal or 
  hybrid control systems;
* Finite precision control and coding for multi-modal control tasks;
* Extraction of abstract, symbolic models of continuous time control 
  behaviors;
* Measures of complexity for the control tasks, the cost of implementation, 
  the cost of verification, as well as trade-offs between complexity and 
  expressiveness;
* Grammars for multi-modal control languages; and
* Applications of symbolic control design, such as autonomous robotics, multi-
  agent systems, and biological control systems.

Submission Details
All the submitted papers will be subject to peer review in accordance with 
the standard review procedures of the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control. 
Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts as per the Transactions 
guidelines, no later than November 1, 2004, to one of the three guest editors 
below: Submissions may be made either in electronic form of postscript or pdf 
files, or as hard copies. In the latter case, seven (7) copies are required. 
The special issue is tentatively scheduled for November 2005. 

Magnus Egerstedt
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30312
Tel: (404) 894-3484
Fax: (404) 894-4641 
Email: magnus@ece.gatech.edu

Emilio Frazzoli
Department of Aerospace Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL 61801
Tel: (217) 265-6236 
Fax: (217) 244-0720
Email: frazzoli@uiuc.edu

George J. Pappas
Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215) 898-9780
Fax: (215) 573-2068
Email: pappasg@ee.upenn.edu


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6.2 CFP: Int Journal of Control Automation and Systems

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CFP: Int Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems

Contributed by: Youyi Wang, eyywang@ntu.edu.sg

CFP: International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems 
(http://www.ijcas.com)
Special Issue on Recent Advances in Power System Control

Today the high quality power supply is of essential in the economic 
development in a country. With the development of modern power systems and 
increasing demand for power supply, the electric power industry is facing a 
great challenge in meeting the increased load demand with highest 
reliability and security with minimum transmission expenditure. 

Power system stability analysis and control is one of the most important 
issues in power systems. The problem becomes more and more serious in power 
systems with the development of modern power systems. The ability of a power 
system to maintain stability and to provide high quality power supply 
depends to a large extent on the controls available on the system. 
Consequently, the study and design of power system controls are very 
important for modern power systems. A special issue on recent advances in 
power system control will be published in International Journal of Control, 
Automation, and Systems (http://www.ijcas.com).  This Special Issue aims at 
exhibiting the latest research achievement, findings and ideas in the areas 
of power system control.

Manuscripts will undergo a normal review process. Only manuscripts with 
minor modification will be accepted for publication in the Special Issue. 
Those manuscripts that need a major revision will be forwarded to the 
journal office for examining possible publication in regular issues. 

Important Dates:
Submission of Manuscripts: 		1 September, 2004
Notification of Acceptance: 		1 December, 2004
Submission of Final Papers: 		1 February, 2005
Publication: 				Mid. 2005

Guest Editors:

Professor Youyi Wang
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Block S2
Singapore 639798
Email: eyywang@ntu.edu.sg	
and
Professor Shuzhi Sam Ge
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
The National University of Singapore
Singapore 117576
E-mail: elegesz@nus.edu.sg
 
The manuscripts can be submitted in the electronic file (in PDF or WORD 
format) to one of Guest Editors. 

All submission should include a title page containing the title of the 
paper, full names and affiliation, complete postal and electronic address, 
phone and fax numbers, an abstract and a list of keywords, followed by the 
main text (double-spaced format), references, list of figures and tables, 
figures, and tables. Once a paper is accepted, a manuscript template file 
will be sent to the authors. The corresponding author should be clearly 
identified.


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6.3 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¡BPaper 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

Brief papers
5. 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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6.4 Contents: Automatica

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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, July, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 7

For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and recently accepted papers
visit http://www.autsubmit.com.

Regular papers

V. Dragan, T. Morozan and A. Stoica
H^2 optimal control for linear stochastic systems

S. Kanev, C. Scherer, M. Verhaegen, B. De Schutter
Robust output-feedback controller design via local BMI optimization

E.W. Justh, P.S. Krishnaprasad, M.A. Vorontsov
Analysis of a high-resolution optical wave-front control system

Akira Kojima, Manfred Morari
LQ control for constrained continuous-time systems

Pertti M. Makila and Jonathan R. Partington
Least squares LTI approximation of nonlinear systems and quasistationarity
analysis

B.T. Polyak, S.A. Nazin, C. Durieu, E. Walter
Ellipsoidal parameter or state estimation under model uncertainty

Aiping Xu  and	Qinghua Zhang
Nonlinear system fault diagnosis based on adaptive estimation

Brief papers

Abdelhamid Tayebi
Adaptive iterative learning control for robot manipulators

Dong Kyoo Kim, PooGyeon Park, and Jeong Wan Ko
Output-feedback H_infinity control of systems over communication networks
using a deterministic switching system approach

Jari Hatonen, David Owens
Convex modifications to an iterative learning control law

Yong-Yan Cao, Zongli Lin and David G. Ward
Anti-windup design of output tracking systems subject to actuator
saturation and constant disturbances

Haijun Fang, Zongli Lin and Tingshu Hu
Analysis of linear systems in the presence of actuator saturation and L_2
disturbances

Jindong Tan, Ning Xi and Yuechao Wang
A Singularity-free motion control algorithm for robot manipulators -- a
hybrid system approach

Michael Margaliot and Rabin Gitizadeh
The problem of absolute stability: a dynamic programming approach

Huanshui Zhang, David Zhang, Lihua Xie
An innovation approach to H-infinity prediction for continuous-time
systems with application to systems with delayed measurements

Technical communiques

Wu-Hua Chen, Zhi-Hong Guan, Xiaomei Lu
Delay-dependent output feedback guaranteed cost control for
uncertain time-delay systems

P. Crama, J. Schoukens, R. Pintelon
Generation of enhanced initial estimates for Hammerstein systems

J. Schoukens, T. Dobrowiecki, R. Pintelon
Estimation of the risk for an unstable behaviour of feedback systems in
the presence of nonlinear distortions

Correspondence items

Yong-Yan Cao
Comments on "Quasi-Min-Max MPC algorithm for LPV systems"

Errata

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


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6.5 Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Contents: Control Engineering Practice, June 2004
Volume 12, Issue 6, Pages 653-798 (June 2004)

Table of Contents:

Real-time integration of sensing, planning and control in robotic work-cells
Di Xiao, M. Song, B.K. Ghosh, N. Xi, T.J. Tarn, Z. Yu, pp 653-663

System identification and controller design for dual actuated hard disk drive
T. Suthasun, I. Mareels, A. Al-Mamun, pp 665-676

Water circulation control during once-through boiler start-up
E. Eitelberg, E. Boje, pp 677-685

Neural speed filtering for sensorless induction motor drives,
R. M. Bharadwaj, A. G. Parlos, H. A. Toliyat, pp 687-706

Modelling and prediction of NO"x emission in a coal-fired power generation 
plant,
K. Li, S. Thompson, J. Peng, pp 707-723

An adaptive scheduling framework for heterogeneous computer networks
J. S. Hollywood, K. N. McKay, pp 725-734

Subsynchronous damping controller design for high voltage DC links using
linear matrix inequalities
M. Aten, H. Werner, pp 735-744

Synthesis of T^2 and Q statistics for process monitoring 
Q. Chen, U. Kruger, M. Meronk, A. Y. T. Leung, pp 745-755

Controller design and robustness analysis for induction machine-based
positioning system
E. Laroche, Y. Bonnassieux, H. Abou-Kandil, J.-P. Louis, pp 757-767

Vibration control of a telescopic handler using time delay control and
commandless input shaping technique
J.-Y. Park, P.-H. Chang, pp 769-780

Wireless and Internet communications technologies for monitoring and control
H. A. Thompson, pp 781-791

Book review: From plant data to process control-ideas for process
identification and PID design by Liuping Wang and William R. Cluett. 
Reviewed by A. Visioli, pp 793-794

Book review: Intelligent control systems: an introduction with examples - K.M.
Hangos, R. Lakener and M. Herzson; Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Dordrecht, ISBN 1-4020-0134-7. 
Reviewed by G. Dodds, p. 795

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

TABLE OF 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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6.6 Contents: European Journal of Control

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Contents: European Journal of Control

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

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTROL
Table of Contents - ISSUE N. 2/2004

Global Stabilisation of a Nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau Model of Vortex Shedding 
O.M. Aamo, M. Krstic

Discussion on "Global Stabilisation of a Nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau Model of 
Vortex Shedding"
by Gregory Hagen

Limit Cycle Analysis of Single-Loop Feedback Systems with Multiple 
Nonlinearities and Parameter Uncertainties
S.T. Impram, N. Munro

Supervisory Control of Product and Hierarchical Discrete Event Systems
B. Gaudin, H. Marchand

Discussion on "Supervisory Control of Product and Hierarchical Discrete 
Event Systems"
by J. E. R. Cury, M. H. de Queiroz

The Design of Combined Control Structure to Prevent the Rollover of Heavy 
Vehicles 
J. Bokor, P. Gaspar, I. Szaszi

Discussion on "Limit Cycle Analysis of Single-loop Systems with Multiple 
Nonlinearities and Parameter Uncertainties"
by M. Sami Fadali

New Energy-Based Nonlinear Controller for Hydraulic Piston Actuators
W. Kemmetmüller, A. Kugi

System Identification and Multivariable Control Design for a Satellite 
UltraQuiet Isolation Technology Experiment (SUITE)
Alok Joshi, Won-jong Kim

Identification of Multivariable Models of Fast Ferries
J. Aranda, J.M. de la Cruz, J.M. Diaz

Discussion on "Identification of Multivariable Models of Fast Ferries"
by R. Pintelon, J. Schoukens


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6.7 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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

Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Year: March 2004

Guest Editorial Special Issue on Stochastic Control Methods in Financial
Engineering
Pasik-Duncan, B.; Elliott, R.; Davis, M., Page(s): 321- 323

Scanning the Issue, Page(s): 324- 325

Optimal portfolio and consumption policies subject to Rishel's important
jump events model: computational methods
Hanson, F.B.; Westman, J.J., Page(s): 326- 337

Estimating stochastic volatility via filtering for the micromovement of
asset prices
Yong Zeng, Page(s): 338- 348

Markowitz's mean-variance portfolio selection with regime switching: from
discrete-time models to their continuous-time limits
Yin, G.; Xun Yu Zhou, Page(s): 349- 360   

Modeling of the defaultable term structure: conditionally Markov approach
Bielecki, T.R.; Rutkowski, M., Page(s): 361- 373

Valuation of American options via basis functions
Tze Leung Lai; Wong, S.P.-S., Page(s): 374- 385

Pathwise optimality for benchmark tracking
Pra, P.D.; Runggaldier, W.J.; Tolotti, M., Page(s): 386- 395

Mean-variance hedging and stochastic control: beyond the Brownian setting
Bobrovnytska, O.; Schweizer, M., Page(s): 396- 408

Stochastic target hitting time and the problem of early retirement
Kang Boda; Filar, J.A.; Yuanlie Lin; Spanjers, L., Page(s): 409- 419

Risk-sensitive ICAPM with application to fixed-income management
Bielecki, T.R.; Pliska, S.R., Page(s): 420- 432

Remarks on the pricing of contingent claims under constraints
Bensoussan, A., Page(s): 433- 441

Portfolio optimization with Markov-modulated stock prices and interest rates
Bauerle, N.; Rieder, U., Page(s): 442- 447

Risk control over bankruptcy in dynamic portfolio selection: a generalized
mean-variance formulation
Shu-Shang Zhu; Duan Li; Shou-Yang Wang, Page(s): 447- 457

Risk-sensitive portfolio optimization with completely and partially observed
factors
Stettner, L., Page(s): 457- 464 

System Identification: Linear vs. Nonlinear
Page(s): 465- 465

Quality without Compromise
Page(s): 467


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6.8 Contents: International Journal of Hybrid Systems

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Contents: International Journal of Hybrid Systems

Contributed by: Aghalaya S. Vatsala, Vatsala@Louisiana.edu

International Journal of Hybrid Systems
Volume 3, Numbers 4, December 2003

CONTENTS
Guisheng Zhai, Hai Lin, Anthony N. Michel and Kazumori Yasuda 	
Stability Analysis for Switched Systems  With Continuous Time and Discrete 
Time Subsystems

E.K.Boukas                                                                    
Stochastic Hybrid Systems: Stability and Stabilization

Jan Melin                           					     
Upper Bounds for the number of Limit Cycles of Switched Systems Through 
Distribution Theory

Yijiang Wang and Long Wang
Controllability  of a Class of Hybrid Systems

Alexander N. Chrilov and Alina V. Gessen                              	   
LMI Approach to Stabilization of a Linear Plant by a Pulse Modulated Signal

E. K. Boukas        				                             
Constant  Gain Stabilization for Stochastic Systems with Multiple Noise

Address for submissions and subscriptions:
Professor A. S. Vatsala
Department of Mathematics
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 70504, U. S. A
E-Mail: vatsala@louisiana.edu
http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~asv5357/journal.html


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6.9 Contents: JDCS

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Contents: JDCS

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

JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL  AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724
Vol 10, No. 3  July 2004

Dynamic Oligopoly with Sticky Prices: Closed-Loop, Feedback, and Open-Loop
Solutions
R. Cellini and L. Lambertini; 303--314

Stabilization of General Nonlinear Control Systems via Center Manifold and
Approximation Techniques
Daizhan Cheng, Zairong Xi, and Gang Feng, 315--327

Observability of Singularly Perturbed Linear Time-Dependent Differential
Systems with Small Delay
V. Y. Glizer, 329--363

Linear-Quadratic Discrete Optimal Control Problems for Descriptor Systems
in Hilbert Space
G. A. Kurina, 365--375

Bounded Nonwandering Sets for Polynomial Mappings
M.-C. Li and M. Malkin, 377--389

Uniform Global Asymptotic Stability of Differential Inclusions
D. Angeli, B. Ingalls, E. D. Sontag, and Y. Wang, 391--412

Regional Observability for Semilinear Distributed Parabolic Systems
E. Zerrik, H. Bourray, A. El Jai, 413--430

On Hamiltonian Hierarchies Associated with Hyperbolic Euler Equations
A.V. Kiselev and A.V. Ovchinnikov, 431--451


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6.10 Contents: Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics

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Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics

Contributed by: Amanda Maguire, amandam@aiaa.org

Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics
Volume 27, Number 2, pages 161-320 (March-April 2004)

With Special Section: History of Key Technologies

Table of Contents
Flight Control Century: Triumphs of the Systems Approach 
D. McRuer and D. Graham , pp 161-173        

History of Analytical Orbit Modeling in the U.S. Space Surveillance
F. R. Hoots, P. W. Schumacher Jr., R. A. Glover, pp 174-185

Sensor and Actuator  Fault Reconstruction 
R. H. Chen and J. L. Speyer, pp 186-196

Boost-Phase Identification of Theater  Ballistic  Missiles  Using Radar
Measurements  
M. Almogi-Nadler, Y. Oshman, J. Z. Ben-Asher , pp 197-208

Adaptive Control Design for Nonaffine  Models  Arising in Flight Control 
J. D. Boskovic, L. Chen, R. K. Mehral,  pp 209-217

Development of Linear-Parameter-Varying  Models  for  Aircraft 
A. Marcos and G. J. Balas, pp 218-228

Nonlinear  Control  of Librational  Motion of Tethered  Satellites  in  
Elliptic Orbits 
H. Kojima, M. Iwasaki, H. A. Fujii, C. Blanksby, P. Trivailo , pp 229-239

Global Magnetometer-Based   Spacecraft  Attitude   and  Rate  Estimation 
M. L. Psiaki, pp 240-250

Precise  Cassini  Navigation  During  Solar Conjunctions  Through
Multifrequency   Plasma  Calibrations 
P. Tortora, L. Iess, J.J. Bordi, J. E. Ekelund,  D. C. Roth, pp 251-257

Dynamics and Stability  of an Autorotating  Rotor/Wing  Unmanned Aircraft
C. A. Lopez and V. L. Wells ,  pp 258-270

Singularity  Analysis   Visualization  for Single-Gimbal  Control  Moment
Gyro Systems
B. Wie, pp 282271

Miss Distance Error Analysis of Exoatmospheric Interceptors 
H. B. Hablani and D. W. Pearson , pp 283-289

First-Order  Analytical  Solution  for  Spacecraft  Motion  About (433) Eros  
J. F. San-Juan, A. Abad, M. Lara, D. J. Scheeres ,  290-293

Jacobi  Pseudospectral   Method for Solving Optimal Control Problems 
P. Williams , pp 293-297

Interferometric   Observatories   in  Earth  Orbit 
I. I. Hussein, D. J. Scheeres, D. C. Hyland, pp 297-301

New, Fast Numerical Method for Solving Two-Point Boundary-Value Problems 
R. Holsapple, R. Venkataraman,   D. Doman, pp 301-304

Approximate  Analytical Criterion for Aircraft Wing Rock Onset 
N. Ananthkrishnan,  P. Shah, S. Unnikrishnan   pp 304-307

Learning-Based   Sensor   Validation   Scheme  Within  Flight-Control  Laws 
M. L. Fravolini,   G. Campa, M. R. Napolitano, M.  Perhinschi , pp 307-310

Application   of Pseudospectral   Methods for Receding  Horizon  Control 
P. Williams,   pp  310-314

Square Root Sigma Point Filtering for Real-Time, Nonlinear Estimation .
S. Brunke and M. E. Campbell, pp 314-317

ERRATA

Strapdown   Inertial   Navigation  Integration  Algorithm  Design  Part 2:
Velocity and Position
P. G. Savage, p 318

Using Fractional   Gaussian   Noise Models in Orbit Determination
W. C. Chow and P. W. Schumacher Jr., p 319


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Call for Participation: Nolcos 2004 

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

International IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems               
Nolcos 2004                        
September 1 - 3, 2004                   
Stuttgart, Germany                          
http://www.nolcos2004.uni-stuttgart.de/
    
NOLCOS is IFAC's prime conference specialized to the area of 
nonlinear control systems and is held every three years. Most 
recently it took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia (2001), 
Enschede, Netherlands (1998), Lake Tahoe, USA (1995), Bordeaux, 
France (1992), and Capri, Italy 1988. 
The NOLCOS 2004 symposium will take place September 1-3, 2004 in 
Stuttgart, Germany during the time of the famous Stuttgart vine 
festival. 

Conference topics include advanced nonlinear control methods, 
mathematical systems theory, nonlinear control applications
and tools, nonlinear systems identification and state estimation, 
stability of I/O systems, nonlinear model predictive control, 
flatness-based methods, nonlinear control of automotive systems. 

Plenary speakers:
A. Kurzhanski, Moscow State University
A. Teel, UC Santa Barbara
K. Wise, Boeing Corp.

Semi-plenary speakers:
Michel Fliess, Chris Kellett, Andreas Kugi, Wei Lin, Manfredi 
Maggiore, Jacqueline Scherpen, Rodolphe Sepulchre, Mark Spong.

In addition to the plenary and semi-plenary talks there will be 
over 200 oral and 70 poster presentations. The preliminary program 
will be available at the website above by mid June.

The registration process is now open. Please note that the 
deadline for early registration is on June 15, 2004 !!

International Program Committee Chair: 
Frank Allgower 
Institute for Systems Theory in Engineering 
University of Stuttgart 

National Organizing Committee Chair: 
Michael Zeitz
Institute for Systems Dynamics and Control
University of Stuttgart 


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7.2 IFAC World Congress: Call for Nonlinear Control Papers

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IFAC World Congress: Call for Nonlinear Control Papers

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

16th IFAC WORLD CONGRESS
July 4-8, 2005
Prague, Czech Republic

Nonlinear Control Systems (IFAC TECHNICAL AREA 2.3)

The IFAC Technical Committee on Nonlinear Control Systems
is sponsoring the organization of the nonlinear control sessions
to be held as part of the 16th IFAC World Congress.
We are soliciting contributions in all areas of nonlinear control. 
These include, but are not limited to, advanced nonlinear control 
methods, mathematical theory of nonlinear systems, nonlinear 
control applications in all fields, nonlinear systems 
identification, nonlinear state estimation. 

The deadline for electronic paper submission is SEPTEMBER 8, 2004.

Authors must submit full papers (not extended abstracts)
in pdf or ps format. The length of each paper should be no more 
than 6 pages including references, tables and figures.

Details on the electronic submission process as well as
up-to-date information on the Congress may be found
at the WWW Home Page of the Congress:
http://ifacplaza.certicon.cz

International Program Subcommittee for Nonlinear Control Systems:
Frank Allgower, University of Stuttgart


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7.3 International Conference on Modelling Identification and Control

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International Conference on Modelling, Identification, and Control

Contributed by: IASTED Secretariat, calgary@iasted.org

Twenty-Fourth IASTED International Conference on
Modelling, Identification, and Control (MIC 2005)
February 16 - 18, 2005
Innsbruck, Austria

SPONSORS
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development 
(IASTED)
- Technical Committee on Modelling and Simulation
- Technical Committee on Control
- World Modelling and Simulation Forum – WMSF

This conference provides an opportunity for prominent international 
specialists, researchers, and engineers to present and observe the latest 
research, results, and ideas in the areas of modelling, identification, and 
control.  MIC 2005 aims to strengthen relations between industry, research 
laboratories and universities. All papers submitted to this conference will 
be peer evaluated by two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on 
originality and contribution.

MIC 2005 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International 
Conferences on:
 Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA 2005)
 Parallel and Distributing Computing and Networks (PDCN 2005)
 Databases and Applications (DBA 2005)
 Software Engineering (SE 2005)
 Biomedical Engineering (BioMed 2005)

SCOPE
Areas include, but are not limited to:
 
Modelling; Simulation; Identification; Estimation; Control; System Theory; 
Optimization; Robust Control; Stability; Nonlinear Systems; Neural Networks; 
Fuzzy Logic; Genetic Algorithms; Intelligent Control Systems; Distributed
Parameter Control Systems; Adaptive Control; Variable Structure Control;
Hybrid Systems; Fault Detection; Computer Control

Applications 
Power Systems; Process Control; Manufacturing; Robotics; Transportation;
Automotives; Environmental Systems; Mining and Metal Processing; Economics;
Biomedicine; Networks; Distributed Systems; Signal Processing; Web 
Applications; Others 

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Submit your paper via our website at: 
http://iasted.org/conferences/2005/Innsbruck/submit-457.htm.  All submissions 
should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Postscript (.ps), or MS Word (.doc) 
format.  The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by September 15, 
2004.  Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.  

Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who 
will attend the conference and providing four key words to indicate the 
subject area of your paper.  One of the key words must be taken from the list 
of topics provided under Scope.  Initial paper submissions should be 
approximately six pages.  Formatting instructions are available at: 
http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by October 15, 2004.  Final 
manuscripts are due by November 20, 2004.  Registration and final payment are 
due by December 1, 2004.  Late registration fees or paper submissions will 
result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.  

Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org.  The 
subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit 
paper number.  The formatting instructions can be found at: 
http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed.  
The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times 
New Roman font.  Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular 
registration fee.  There will be an added charge for extra pages and 
additional papers.

TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by September 
15, 2004.  Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
http://iasted.org/conferences/2005/Innsbruck/tutorialsubmit-457.htm. A 
tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge 
expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major 
course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via 
email to: calgary@iasted.org.  Proposals should include a session title, a 
list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the 
session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be 
received by September 15, 2004, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special 
Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid 
in order for this session to be included in the conference program.  More 
information on special sessions is available at:  
http://iasted.org/conferences/2005/Innsbruck/sessionsubmit-457.htm.

JOURNALS
Extended versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also 
be considered for review for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals.  
Authors must submit the expanded version of their conference paper for peer 
review consideration to: http://www.actapress.com/journals/submission.htm 
following the standard procedure as described on the website: 
www.actapress.com.  All papers considered for journal review must be of the 
highest quality and demonstrate a novel contribution to the literature. For 
further information, please email journals@actapress.com.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions due						September 1, 2004 
Notification of acceptance				October 15, 2004
Final manuscript due					November 20, 2004
Registration and full payment				December 1, 2004 

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
IASTED Secretariat – MIC 2005
#80, 4500 - 16th Avenue N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T3B 0M6
Tel: 403-288-1195
Fax: 403-247-6851
E-mail: calgary@iasted.org
Website: http://www.iasted.org


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7.4 International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing

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International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing

Contributed by: Dr Ahmad Lotfi, ahmad.lotfi@ntu.ac.uk

5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing, RASC2004
Nottingham Trent University
December 16-18, 2004.

This international scientific conference is intended to provide a forum 
for researchers and engineers to report key advancements and exchange state-
of-the-art knowledge and experience in the field of "Soft Computing". The 
conference will cover the theory and application of soft computing techniques 
namely: Fuzzy Logic and Systems, Neural Networks, Hybrid Systems, Genetic 
Algorithms, Evolutionary Computing, Smart Adaptive Systems, and Intelligent 
Systems. 

To register interest or to find out updated information on scientific 
programme, registration and accommodation, please visit the conference web 
site at: 
  http://www.RASC2004.info or http://www.SOFTCOMPUTING.info

IMPORTANT DATES
o Paper Submission: August 13, 2004
o Notification of Acceptance: September 24, 2004
o Final Manuscript Due: October 29, 2004
o Special Session Proposal: August 13, 2004
o Early Registration Deadline: October 29, 2004
o Conference: December 16-18, 2004


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