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Awards and Events honor Professor Thomas Kailath

Contributed by: Ali H. Sayed, sayed@ee.ucla.edu

Professor Thomas Kailath of Stanford University has been selected in 
November 2005 to receive the prestigious 2006 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal 
Processing Medal for his “seminal contributions to the theory and 
applications of statistical signal processing.” The IEEE Jack S. Kilby 
Signal Processing Medal is presented to individuals with outstanding 
achievements in signal processing. The prize consists of a gold medal, 
bronze replica, certificate and honorarium.

Professor Kailath has also been selected in October 2005 for induction into 
the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. The Silicon Valley Engineering 
Hall of Fame recognizes local engineers for outstanding professional 
achievement and significant contributions to the Silicon Valley community. 

Earlier in the year, and on the occasion of his 70th birthday, a group of 
former students and associates joined to honor Professor Kailath’s influence 
and contributions by endowing a fund that will support an annual lecture, as 
well as colloquia, workshops and other research-enhancing activities. An 
event was held in his honor at Stanford University on June 9, 2005. During 
the event, the first Kailath Lecture was delivered by Professor Robert 
Gallager of MIT. 

Two special Issues in honor of Professor Thomas Kailath's 70th Birthday were 
also published by the journal Communications in Information and Systems in 
2005.  The special issues were co-edited by several of his former students 
and collaborators.




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CFP: Special Issue of LAA in Honor of Paul Fuhrmann

Contributed by: Eva Zerz, eva.zerz@math.rwth-aachen.de

LINEAR ALGEBRA AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Special Issue in Honor of Paul Fuhrmann
  
Linear Algebra and its Applications is pleased to announce a special issue
in honor of Professor Paul Fuhrmann on the occasion of his 70th birthday
on 5 August 2007 in recognition of his many important and fundamental
contributions to linear algebra and control theory.
 
We solicit papers for the special issue within the entire scope 
of LAA or the research interests of Paul Fuhrmann. We welcome papers 
within system and control theory and operator theory; in particular in
 
  * algebraic systems theory
  * approximation, identification and interpolation
  * behavioral theory
  * coding theory with relations to systems theory
  * functional models
  * geometric control
  * hybrid and discrete event systems
  * matrix-valued and operator-valued functions
  * model reduction
  * multidimensional systems
  * numerical and computational aspects
  * operators, systems, and linear algebra
  * polynomial methods in systems theory
  * robust and optimal control
  * spectral factorizations
  * stability theory
  * system structure
  * uncertain systems
  * Wiener-Hopf factorizations.
  
The deadline for submission of papers is 31 July 2006.  Papers for
submission should be sent to any of the five special editors, preferably
pdf files as attachments in email, and will be subject to normal
refereeing procedures according to LAA standards:
   
  Athanasios C. Antoulas
  Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
  Rice University
  P.O. Box 1892 - MS 380
  Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA                           
  aca@rice.edu
 
  Uwe Helmke
  Department of Mathmematics
  University of Wuerzburg
  Am Hubland
  97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
  helmke@mathematik.uni-wuerzburg.de
 
  Joachim Rosenthal
  Mathematics Institute
  University of Zurich
  Winterthurerstr 190
  CH-8057 Zurich,  Switzerland
  rosenthal@math.unizh.ch  
 
  Victor Vinnikov
  Department of Mathematics
  Ben Gurion University of the Negev
  84105 Beer-Sheva, Israel
  vinnikov@math.bgu.ac.il
       
  Eva Zerz
  Lehrstuhl D fuer Mathematik
  RWTH Aachen University 
  Templergraben 64
  52062 Aachen, Germany
  eva.zerz@math.rwth-aachen.de
 
The editor-in-chief responsible for this special issue is Hans Schneider.       


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5.2 Call For Papers: ELEKTRIK Special Issue on Swarm Robotics

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Call For Papers: ELEKTRIK Special Issue on Swarm Robotics

Contributed by: Veysel Gazi, vgazi@etu.edu.tr

ELEKTRIK 
The Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences 
Announces a Special Issue on "Swarm Robotics"
 
Sponsored by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey 
(TUBITAK) and the Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO), ELEKTRIK is an 
international journal on all aspects of electrical engineering and computer 
sciences. This special issue, scheduled to be published in July 2007, will 
contain both invited and contributed papers. 
 
Submission of papers 
Prospective authors may submit their manuscripts to the guest editor and/or 
the Editor-in-Chief given below with a statement that the submission is 
intended for this special issue. Only word/latex documents or PDF files via 
email submission will be accepted (please follow the regular guidelines of 
ELEKTRIK).   
 
Topics
Possible topics for the issue include but are not limited to
* Modeling and analysis (Lyapunov, graph theoretic, game theoretic methods, 
etc.)
* Coordination and control (decentralized, cooperative, noncooperative, etc.)
* Formation control (stabilization, reconfiguration, coverage algorithms, 
etc)
* Self-organization, self-assembling
* Synchronization, consensus seeking, rendezvous
* Evolutionary algorithms
* Emergent behavior (gathering, aggregation, flocking, schooling, etc.)
* Swarm communication, service discovery, ad-hoc networks
* Swarm intelligence
* Applications 

Guest Editor 
Dr. Veysel Gazi 
TOBB University of Economics and Technology 
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering 
Sogutozu Caddesi, No: 43, Sogutozu 06560 Ankara, TURKEY 
Tel: +90 (312) 292-4079, Fax: +90 (312) 292-4091 
Email: vgazi@etu.edu.tr
 
Important Dates 
Final date for submission of manuscripts:  31 August 2006 
Notification of acceptance/rejection:  31 December 2006 

For further information, in addition to the guest editor, please contact 
Prof. Dr. Kemal Leblebicioðlu, (kleb@metu.edu.tr) Editor-in-Chief 
Middle East Technical University 
Electrical - Electronic Engineering Dept. 
06531, Ankara - Turkey, Fax: +90 (312) 210-1261,  
http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/elektrik/



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5.3 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. 8, No. 1     March, 2006

Regular:
1. Paper Title: Robust Stability and Stabilization of a Class of Singular
                Systems with Multiple Time-Varying Delays
       Authors: S. M. Saadni, M. Chaabane, and D. Mehdi

2. Paper Title: Second-Order Terminal Sliding Mode Control of Input-Delay 
                Systems
       Authors: Yong Feng, Xinghuo Yu, and Xuemei Zheng

3. Paper Title: Asymptotic Behaviours of Stochastic Differential Delay 
                Equations
       Authors: Yi Shen, Xuerong Mao

4. Paper Title: Disturbance Compensation for Time-Delay Processes
       Authors: Yong Zhang, Qing-Guo Wang, and Min Liu

Brief:
1. Paper Title: Delay-Dependent Robust Control of Descriptor Systems with
                Time Delay
       Authors: Renxin Zhong, Zhi Yang

2. Paper Title: Adaptive Dynamic Matrix Control for Network-Based Control
                System with Random Delays
       Authors: Qi-Zhi Zhang, You-Chun Tang, and Wei-Dong Zhang

3. Paper Title: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Control Scheme for Processes with   
                Large Time Delay
       Authors: Bin Zhang, Weidong Zhang

4. Paper Title: An LMI Approach to Robust Stability of Uncertain Discrete
                Singular Time-Delay Systems
       Authors: Xiaofu Ji, Hongye Su, and Jian Chu

5. Paper Title: Receding Horizon H_infty Control for Systems with a State-
                Delay
       Authors: Young Sam Lee, Soo Hee Han, and Wook Hyun Kwon

6. Paper Title: Reducing Control Latency and Jitter in Real-Time Control
       Authors: Yu-Chu Tian, Qing-Long Han, David Levy, and Moses O. Tadé

7. Paper Title: Some New Aspect of Lyapunov Type Theorems for Stochastic 
                Difference Equations with Continuous Time
       Authors: Leonid Shaikhet

8. Paper Title: Robust H_infty Control for Uncertain Stochastic Systems with
                Markovian Switching and Time-Varying Delays
       Authors: Minhui Sun, Shengyuan Xu, and Yun Zou

9. Paper Title: An Iterative LMI Approach to RFDF for Linear System with 
                Time-Varying Delays
       Authors: Maiying Zhong, Hao Ye, Tongjing Sun, and Guizeng Wang

10. Paper Title: Stability Condition of Distributed Delay Systems Based on
                 the Analytic Solution of Lyapunov Functional Equations
        Authors: Young Soo Suh, Hee jun Kang, and Young Shick Ro


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5.4 Contents: Automatica

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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, April, 2006
Volume 42, Issue 4

To consult the cumulative table of contents 1965-present, to view the list
of recently accepted papers or to submit a paper visit
http://www.autsubmit.com

Regular papers

Naira Hovakimyan, Bong-Jun Yang, and Anthony J. Calise
Adaptive output feedback control methodology applicable to non-minimum
phase nonlinear systems

Paul J. Goulart, Eric C. Kerrigan, and Jan M. Maciejowski
Optimization over state feedback policies for robust control with
constraints

Le Yi Wang, G. George Yin, and Ji-Feng Zhang
Joint identification of plant rational models and noise distribution
functions using binary-valued observations

William B. Dunbar, Richard M. Murray
Distributed Receding Horizon Control for Multi-Vehicle Formation
Stabilization

M. Gevers, L. Miskovic, D. Bonvin, and A. Karimi
Identification of multi-input systems: variance analysis and input design
issues

R. Goebel and A.R. Teel
Solutions to hybrid inclusions via set and graphical convergence with
stability theory applications

H. Hjalmarsson and B. Ninness
Least squares estimation of a class of frequency functions: A finite
sample variance expression

Pertti M. Makila
On robustness in control and LTI identification: Near-linearity and
non-conic uncertainty

Brief papers

W.-H. Chen and P. J. Gawthrop
Constrained predictive pole-placement control with linear models

Weihua Li, Zhengang Han, and Sirish L. Shah
Subspace identification for FDI in systems with non-uniformly sampled
multirate data

T. Boukhobza, F. Hamelin, and D. Sauter
Observability of structured linear systems in descriptor form: a
graph-theoretic approach

Shalabh Bhatnagar and Jnana Ranjan Panigrahi
Actor-critic algorithms for hierarchical Markov
decision processes

Weizhou Su and Minyue Fu
Robust stabilization of nonlinear cascaded systems

W. Steven Gray and Erik I. Verriest
Balanced realizations near stable invariant manifolds

Sonia Martinez and Francesco Bullo
Optimal sensor placement and  motion coordination for target tracking

Luigi Iannelli, Karl Henrik Johansson, Ulf T. Jonsson, and Francesco Vasca
Averaging of nonsmooth systems using dither

E. Fredriksen and K. Y. Pettersen
Global K-exponential way-point maneuvering of ships: Theory and
experiments

Technical communiques

Ricardo J.G.B. Campello, Wagner C. do Amaral, and Gérard Favier
A note on the optimal expansion of Volterra models using Laguerre
functions

Book reviews

Paulo Tabuada
Control Theory from the Geometric Viewpoint, by Andrei A. Agrachev and
Yuri L. Sachkov


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5.5 Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

Contributed by: Fernando Camisani, cep@up.ac.za

Journal: Control Engineering Practice
Volume : 14
Issue  : 4 
Date   : Apr-2006

Ian Craig, Editorial, Pages 315-317.

D. Li, T. Chen, H.J. Marquez and R.K. Gooden, Life extending control of
boiler-turbine systems via model predictive methods, Pages 319-326.

Adriano A.G. Siqueira, Marco H. Terra and Benedito C.O. Maciel, Nonlinear
mixed  control applied to manipulators via actuation redundancy, Pages 327-335.

Yaron Zimmerman, Yaakov Oshman and Amit Brandes, Improving the accuracy of
analog encoders via Kalman filtering, Pages 337-350.

L. Giarré, D. Bauso, P. Falugi and B. Bamieh, LPV model identification for
gain scheduling control: An application to rotating stall and surge control
problem, Pages 351-361.

Simon A. Frei, Lino Guzzella, Christopher H. Onder and Corrado Nizzola,
Improved dynamic performance of turbocharged SI engine power trains using
clutch actuation, Pages 363-373.

M. Khalid Khan and Sarah K. Spurgeon, Robust MIMO water level control in
interconnected twin-tanks using second order sliding mode control, Pages 375-386.

T.V. Breikin, I.D. Herbert, S.K. Kim, S. Regunath, S.M. Hargrave, H.A.
Thompson and P.J. Fleming, Staged combustion control design for aero engines,
Pages 387-396.

P.E. Miyagi and L.A.M. Riascos, Modeling and analysis of fault-tolerant
systems for machining operations based on Petri nets, Pages 397-408.

Ramamurthy V. Dwivedula, Yongliang Zhu and Prabhakar R. Pagilla,
Characteristics of active and passive dancers: A comparative study, Pages 409-423.

Saverio Mascolo, Modeling the Internet congestion control using a Smith
controller with input shaping, Pages 425-435.

D. Flynn and G. Dodds, Christian Rehtanz (Ed.), Autonomous systems and
intelligent agents in power system control and operation, Springer, Berlin,
2003, ISBN 3-540-40202-0, (305 pages, Hardcover). Book review, Pages 437-438.

Conference Calendar, Page 439.


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5.6 Contents: European Journal of Control

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Contents: European Journal of Control

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

Content EJC Vol.12, N.1, 2006, Special Issue on "Linear Matrix Inequalities 
in Control"

Guest Editorial 

LMI Relaxations in Robust Control 
C. W. Scherer 

H2 Optimal Robust Filtering 
J. C. Geromel, L. A. V. Regis Filho 

Multiobjective Synthesis Using LMI Formulations for Application of the 
Cutting Plane Algorithm 
M. Abbas-Turki, G. Duc, B. Clement 

Multi-objective H2/Hinfinity/Impulse-to-Peak Control of a Space Launch 
Vehicle 
D. Arzelier, B. Clement, D. Peaucelle 

Design and Robustness Analysis of Fighter Aircraft Control Laws 
J.M. Biannic, C. Roos, A. Knauf 

Towards an LMI Approach to Multicriteria Visual Servoing in Robotics 
P. Danès, D. Bellot 


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5.7 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol 51, Issue 1, January 2006

Quantized control via locational optimization
Bullo, F.; Liberzon, D. Page(s):  2- 13

Direct nonlinear control design: the virtual reference feedback tuning (VRFT)
approach
Campi, M.C.; Savaresi, S.M. Page(s):  14- 27

Bootstrap control
Aronsson, M.; Arvastson, L.; Holst, J.; Lindoff, B.; Svensson, A. Page(s):  
  28- 37

Frequency response estimation for NCFs of an MIMO plant from closed-loop
time-domain experimental data
Tong Zhou Page(s):  38- 51

Stochastic routing in ad-hoc networks
Lott, C.; Teneketzis, D. Page(s):  52- 70

Nonsmooth$H_infty$Synthesis
Apkarian, P.; Noll, D. Page(s):  71- 86

A less conservative robust stability test for linear uncertain time-delay systems
Chong Lin; Qing-Guo Wang; Tong Heng Lee, Page(s):  87- 91

Optimal control for linear systems with multiple time delays in control input
Basin, M.; Rodriguez-Gonzalez, J., Page(s):  91- 97

On designing of sliding-mode control for stochastic jump systems
Peng Shi; Yuanqing Xia; Liu, G.P.; Rees, D., Page(s):  97- 103

Noise analysis of an algorithm for uncertain frequency identification
Qing Zhang; Brown, L.J., Page(s):  103- 110

Transition-time optimization for switched-mode dynamical systems
Egerstedt, M.; Wardi, Y.; Axelsson, H., Page(s):  110- 115

On maximizing the second smallest eigenvalue of a state-dependent graph Laplacian
Yoonsoo Kim; Mesbahi, M., Page(s):  116- 120

A further result on global stabilization of oscillators with bounded delayed input
Haijun Fang; Zongli Lin, Page(s):  121- 128

A direct method for the construction of nonlinear discrete-time observer with
linearizable error dynamics
MingQing Xiao, Page(s):  128- 135

A sufficiently smooth projection operator
Cai, Z.; de Queiroz, M.S.; Dawson, D.M., Page(s):  135- 139

Delay robustness of a class of nonlinear systems and applications to
communication networks
Xingzhe Fan; Arcak, M., Page(s):  139- 144

MPC as a tool for sustainable development integrated policy assessment
Kouvaritakis, B.; Cannon, M.; Couchman, P., Page(s):  145- 149

Backstepping design for time-delay nonlinear systems
Mazenc, F.; Bliman, P.-A., Page(s):  149- 154

Identifiability of a nonlinear delayed-differential aerospace model
Denis-Vidal, L.; Jauberthie, C.; Joly-Blanchard, G., Page(s):  154- 158

Enhanced dynamic programming algorithms for series line optimization
Veatch, M.H., Page(s):  159- 164

Two classes of efficient digital controller structures with stability
consideration
Jinxin Hao; Gang Li; Wan, C., Page(s):  164- 170

Asymptotic stability and boundedness of delay switching diffusions
Chenggui Yuan; Lygeros, J., Page(s):  171- 175

Constrained Control and Estimation: an Optimization Approach
Page(s):  176- 177


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5.8 Contents: IEE Proceedings Control Theory and Applications

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Contents: IEE Proceedings Control Theory and Applications

Contributed by: Lee Baldwin, lbaldwin@iee.org.uk

Issue 2 - March 2006

Adaptive neural motion control of n-link robot manipulators subject to 
unknown disturbances and stochastic perturbations
H.E. Psillakis and A.T. Alexandridis    		pp. 127-138
	
Passivity-based integral control of a boost converter for large-signal 
stability
R. Leyva, A. Cid-Pastor, C. Alonso, I. Queinnec, S. Tarbouriech and L. 
Martinez-Salamero    			                pp. 139-146
	
Equivalence between transfer-matrix and observed-state feedback control
C.R. Rojas, R.A. Rojas and M.E. Salgado    		pp. 147-155
	
Finite horizon robust model predictive control systems with terminal cost 
constraints
D. Chu, T. Chen and H.J. Marquez    			pp. 156-166
	
Use of Lambert W function to time-domain analysis of feedback fractional 
delay systems
Y.-C. Cheng and C. Hwang    			        pp. 167-174
	
Robust mixed H /H�‡ control for a class of nonlinear stochastic systems
F. Yang, Z. Wang and D.W.C. Ho    			pp. 175-184
	
Identification of continuous-time systems
G.P. Rao and H. Unbehauen    			        pp. 185-220
	
Parameterisation of extended systems
H. Niemann    			                        pp. 221-227
	
GA-optimised PID and pole placement real and simulated performance when 
controlling the dynamics of a supply ship
E. Alfaro-Cid, E.W. McGookin and D.J. Murray-Smith    	pp. 228-236
	
Discretisation of continuous-time T--S fuzzy system: global approach
D.W. Kim, J.B. Park, H.J. Lee and Y.H. Joo    		pp. 237-246
	
Improving frequency-response estimates by reduction of end effects
J.L. Douce    			                        pp. 247-252


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5.9 Contents: ISA Transactions

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Contents: ISA Transactions

Contributed by: T.S. Lee, tlee@isa.org

An object-based coding scheme for frontal surface of defective fluted ingot
Anirban Mukherjee, Subhasis Chauduri, Pranab K. Dutta, Siddhartha Sen, Amit 
Patra, pp 1-8

SISO extended predictive control—formulation and the basic algorithm
GM. Abu-Ayyad R. Dubaya and G.C. Kemberb, pp 9-20

Development of characteristic equations and robust stability analysis for 
SISO move suppressed and shifted DMC
R. Dubay,a G. Kember,b C.V. Lakshinarayan,a B. Pramujatic, pp 21-34

A simple method to find a robust output feedback controller by random search 
approach
R. Toscano, pp 35-44

Direct descent curvature optimal control with a modification algorithm and 
its application to nonlinear process
Yasar Becerikli,a Ahmet Ferit Konarb, pp 45-54

Loop shaping design for tracking performance in machine axes
Dale E. Schinstock, Zhouhong Wei, Tao Yang, pp 55-66

Mobile phone based SCADA for industrial automation
LEngin Ozdemir, Mevlut Karacor, pp 67-76

Robust and nominal stability conditions for a simplified model predictive 
controller
Jonathan R. Webber, Yash P. Gupta, pp 77-86

A hybrid feedback linearizing-Kalman filtering control algorithm for a 
distillation column
Amiya Kumar Jana,a Amar Nath Samantab, pp 87-98

Sliding mode control of a simulated MEMS gyroscope
C. Batur, T. Sreeramreddy, Q. Khasawneh, pp 99-108

Sliding mode control with PID sliding surface and experimental application 
to an electromechanical plant
Ilyas Eker, pp 109-118

Stability maps for PID control of multiple lag processes
Stephen R. Wilton, pp 119-126

Safety improvement issues for mission aborts of future space transportation 
systems
M. Mayrhofer, M. Wachter, G. Sachs, pp 127-140


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5.10 Contents: International Journal of Control

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Contents: International Journal of Control

Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk

Volume 79, Issue 4
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp

Cross standard form: a solution to improve a given controller with H2 or H¡Þ 
specifications
F. Delmond, D. Alazard, C. Cumer

Design and stability analysis of networked control systems with random 
communication time delay using the modified MPC
G. P. Liu, J. X. Mu, D. Rees, S. C. Chai

Projection properties of the L2 optimal reduced order model
Y. Halevi

Absolute stability and integral control
T. Fliegner, H. Logemann, E. P. Ryan

Kalman¨CYakubovich lemma in the behavioural setting
I. Pendharkar, H. K. Pillai

A new discrete-time sliding-mode control with time-varying gain and neural 
identification
J. De Jes¨²s Rubio, W. Yu

Robust linear time-varying control for trajectory tracking: computation and 
an experimental application
C. L. Pirie, S. Okubo, G. E. Dullerud, D. A. Tortorelli

Control based on perspective lines of a non-holonomic mobile robot with 
camera-on-board
R. Carelli, R. Kelly, O. H. Nasisi, C. Soria, V. Mut

For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal¡¯s 
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp

Editor-in-Chief
Professor Eric Rogers
School of Electronics and Computer Science
University of Southampton
etar@ecs.soton.ac.uk



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5.11 Contents: International Journal of General Systems

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Contents: International Journal of General Systems

Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk

Volume 34, Issue 5		
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp

Reliable stabilization of stochastic time-delay systems with nonlinear 
disturbances
Zidong Wang, Huisheng Shu, Xiaohui Liu

Model theory approach to transaction processing system development
Yasuhiko Takahara, Yongmei Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Yoshio Yano
Efficient reinforcement learning through dynamic symbiotic evolution for TSK-
type fuzzy controller design
Cheng-Jian Lin, Yong-Ji Xu

On the properties of equidifferent RIM quantifier with generating function
Xinwang Liu

A generalized model of fuzzy rough sets
Daowu Pei

Ontology intermingling with onticity and vice versa in M.C. Escher's 
Reptiles (2004)
Yrjö Mikkonen

Inclusion properties for random relations under the hypotheses of stochastic 
independence and non-interactivity
F. Tonon, S. Chen

The structure of n-contractive t-norms
A. Mesiarová

For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s 
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp

Editor-in-Chief
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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5.12 Contents: International Journal of Systems Science

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Contents: International Journal of Systems Science

Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk

Volume 37, Issue 2	
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp

Special Issue: Anti-windup

Preface
M. Turner, L. Zaccarian

Windup prevention for stable and unstable MIMO systems
P. Hippe

Stability region enlargement through anti-windup strategy for linear systems 
with dynamics restricted actuator
S. Tarbouriech, I. Queinnec, G. Garcia

Discrete-time and sampled-data anti-windup synthesis: stability and 
performance
G. Herrmann, M. C. Turner, I. Postlethwaite

Reduced order linear anti-windup augmentation for stable linear systems
S. Galeani, M. Massimetti, A. R. Teel, L. Zaccarian

An anti-windup design for polytopic systems by a parameter-dependent 
Lyapunov function approach
Y.-Y. Cao, Z. Lin

For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s 
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp

Editor-in-Chief
Professor Peter Fleming
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,
University of Sheffield 
ijss@sheffield.ac.uk




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5.13 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control

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Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control

Contributed by: Jostein Bakkeheim, mic@itk.ntnu.no

Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC), Vol. 27, No. 1,
January 2006

M. Hovd, "Editorial" p. 1

L.P. Lystad, P. Nyman and R. Høybakk, "The Riccati Equation - An Economic 
Fundamental Equation which Describes Marginal Movement in Time" p. 3

E. Kristiansen, Å. Hjulstad and O. Egeland, "State-space representation of 
radiation forces in time-domain vessel models" p. 23

J. Tjønnås and T.A. Johansen, "Optimizing nonlinear adaptive control 
allocation" p. 43

D. Snarheim, L. Imsland, B.A. Foss, R. Ulfsnes and O. Bolland, "Control 
design for Gas Turbine Cycle with CO2 Capture Capabilities" p. 57

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

MIC is now available online for subscribers and for others on a
pay-per-view basis, at EBSCO Online,
http://ejournals.ebsco.com/Journal.asp?JournalID=106042


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5.14 Int Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

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Int Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributed by: Przemysaw Pretki, P.Pretki@issi.uz.zgora.pl

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Editors of the International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer 
Science (AMCS) are pleased to inform you of a SPECIAL PROMOTION which will 
last throughout the year 2006. The promotion encompasses an online 
access to  all papers published in AMCS journal. 

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science strives 
to meet the demand for presentation of interdisciplinary research concerned 
with applications of mathematical methods to computer science and 
engineering. The journal publishes high quality original research results 
in the following areas: 
-> mathematical methods in computer science and engineering, 
-> modern control theory and applications, 
-> artificial intelligence techniques, 
-> applied mathematics and mathematical optimization techniques. 

For more details concerning the promotion please see the website: 
http://www.issi.uz.zgora.pl/amcs/


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12th IEEE MMAR

Contributed by: Leon Tarasiejski, leon@ps.pl

12th IEEE International Conference on
Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics (MMAR)
August 28-31, 2006
Amber Baltic Hotel, Miedzyzdroje, Poland

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

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

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

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference is English.

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT DATES
27 March 2006    Deadline for submission of draft papers and proposals for 
invited sessions
4 May 2006   Notification of acceptance of contributed papers
26 June 2006   Submission of camera-ready manuscripts
15 July 2006   Distribution of the final program
28-31 August 2006    Conference

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

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS:
MMAR 2006 Conference Secretariat
Institute of Control Engineering
Szczecin University of Technology 
ul. Sikorskiego 37
70-313 Szczecin, Poland
Phone:  +48 91 4494723
Fax:    +48 91 4494153
E-mail: mmar@ps.pl
URL:  http://www.mmar.ps.pl


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6.2 13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing

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13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing

Contributed by: Jun Wang, jwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk

13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP2006)
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
October 3-6, 2006
http://www.iconip2006.org/

The Thirteenth International Conference on Neural Information Processing 
(ICONIP2006) sponsored by the Asia Pacific Neural Network Assembly (APNNA) and 
organized by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, will be held in Hong Kong on 
October 3-6, 2006.  You are invited to visit this vibrant and dynamic 
metropolitan to share the progress and research in neural computation, 
statistical processing, machine learning, and other related topics.  ICONIP2006
will include plenary speakers, invited talks, tutorials, special sessions, as 
well as highly selected oral and poster presentations of refereed papers. In
addition, conference social events along with other local attractions will 
promote interactions among conference delegates.

Important Dates                                
Tutorial & Special session proposal:      April 1, 2006
Paper submission deadline:                April 1, 2006
Notification of acceptance:                June 1, 2006
Final paper submission:                    July 1, 2006

Authors are invited to submit research and application papers representing 
original, previously unpublished work to ICONIP2006. Submissions are solicited
in all areas of neural information processing, including (but not limited to) 
the following:

Neural Network Theory & Models
Mathematics of neural networks; Advanced learning algorithms/models; 
Neurodynamics; Stability and convergence analysis; Feedforward neural 
networks; Recurrent neural networks; Evolving neural networks; Selforganizing 
networks; Reinforcement learning; PCA and ICA; EM algorithm and mixture 
models; Ensemble learning; Kernel methods and support vector machine

Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Models of neurons; Simulation of neurons, networks, and systems; 
Neuroinformatics; Cognitive learning and memory; Attention and consciousness; 
Language; Emotion and motivation; Perceptual systems

Neural Network Applications  
Vision and image processing; Pattern recognition; Auditory processing; Speech 
processing/recognition; Robotics and control; Biometric and security; 
Timeseries prediction; Financial engineering; Telecommunication; Manufacturing 
systems; Bioinformatics; Data mining/Web mining; Multimedia and information 
processing

Hybrid Systems and Hardware  
Fuzzy neural systems; Hybrid systems; Genetic algorithms; Evolutionary 
programming; Reconfigurable systems; Hardware implementation

Web links to supplementary materials (e.g., software, audio, video,etc.) in
the manuscripts are encouraged. However, the manuscript must be self-contained
and reviewers will not be required to review the supplementary materials.

    Accepted papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science 
(LNCS) by Springer-Verlag.  In addition, a special issue on Neural Information 
Processing will be published in Neurocomputing based on selected papers with 
substantial expansion after further review.

Enquiry and Information                             
   ICONIP2006 Secretariat
   Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
   The Chinese University of Hong Kong
   Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
   http://www.iconip2006.org/
   E-mail: iconip2006@cse.cuhk.edu.hk


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6.3 2006 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems

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2006 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems

Contributed by: Zhiping Lin, ezplin@ntu.edu.sg

2006 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems
Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore
4 December - 7 December 2006
Website http://www.apccas.org

The IEEE APCCAS 2006, the 8th of the biennial Asia Pacific Conference on 
Circuits and Systems, will be held in Singapore in the splendid five-star 
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel with a superb location only a stone's throw 
away from the shopping and entertainment hub surrounded by an exciting 
potpourri of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian and European. The APCCAS is a 
major international forum established by the IEEE Circuits and Systems 
Society for researchers to exchange their latest findings in circuits and 
systems.

The IEEE APCCAS 2006 is a meeting place for scholars, scientists, educators, 
students, engineers, entrepreneurs, and managers. It covers a wide range of 
topics including, but not limited to, the followings:

Analog Signal Processing; Biomedical Circuits and Systems; Blind Signal 
Processing; Cellular Neural Networks and Array Computing; Circuits and Systems 
for Communications; Computer-Aided Network Design; Digital Signal Processing; 
Graph Theory and Computing; Life-Science Systems and Applications; Multimedia 
Systems and Applications; Nanoelectronics and Gigascale Systems; Neural 
Systems and Applications; Nonlinear Circuits and Systems; Power Systems and 
Power Electronic Circuits; Sensory Systems; Visual Signal Processing and 
Communications; VLSI Systems and Applications 

Tutorials: The tutorials will be held on Monday, 4 Dec 2006 . Proposals are 
solicited for tutorial sessions.

Special sessions: Proposals are solicited for special sessions.

Paper submissions: Complete 4-page manuscript (in standard IEEE double-
column format), including title, authors’ names, affiliations and e-mail 
addresses, and a short abstract are requested. Papers must be submitted 
electronically in PDF format. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Schedule:
Deadline for submission of Papers in Regular Sessions: 15 April 2006
Notification of Paper Acceptance: 15 July 2006
Deadline for submission of FINAL Papers: 30 August 2006
Deadline for submission of Special Sessions Proposals: 30 March 2006
Notification of acceptance of Special Sessions Proposals: 30 April 2006
Deadline for submission of Tutorial Proposals: 30 March 2006
Notification of acceptance of Tutorial Proposals: 15 July 2006
Deadline for Author and Early-bird Registration: 30 August 2006


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6.4 8th IFAC Symp on Cost Oriented Automation Affordable Automation Systems

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8th IFAC Symp on Cost Oriented Automation Affordable Automation Systems

Contributed by: Orestes Llanes Santiago, orestes@electrica.cujae.edu.cu

In the sequence of the successful symposia on "Low Cost Automation" (1986-
2004) this symposium is devoted to "Cost-Oriented Automation" or "Affordable 
Automation Systems" considering not only the development and application of 
low cost components of control systems, but the control aspects of the life 
cycle of automation systems regarding design, production, operating, 
maintenance, reconfiguration and recycling. 

Human operator involvement in semi-automated assembly and disassembly (Human-
Machine collaboration,Co-Bots) is a candidate for an affordable automation. 
Advanced control for energy saving in plants, in Biotechnology, and for 
information processing in small networked enterprises has to be considered. 
Intelligent solutions using standard components as well as advanced 
technologies, integrated information processing in components (smart 
devices), wireless connections of sensors, actuators andcontrollers, and 
also application of field robots in several domains such as manufacturing 
plants, agriculture, medicine and domotics are candidates for reducing the 
cost.

The emphasis of the symposium is placed on practical use of those 
technologies, but theoretical investigations accompanied with appropriate 
practical experience are also welcome. 

Topics
Cost Oriented Automation: modularity, flexibility, friendly enduser; Actuators 
and sensors; Programmable logic controllers; Distributed networked control; 
Information processing for shop floor control; Humanmachine interface; Life 
cycle cost; Balance between control cost and performance; Dependable 
Automation Systems in Manufacturing; Retrofitting of Machines and Robots; 
SemiAutomated Assembly and disassembly; Automation in Mining, Agriculture and 
Transportation; Control of hybrid Energy Systems (Wind, Solar, Biogas, 
Waterpower); Collaborative Robots (COBOTS); Control of biotechnological 
Processes; Robotics in Medicine; Implemented solutions

Industrial Workshops 
Condition based Maintenance of Mining Equipment, Mixed Reality Applications 
for Remote Labs  in Engineering Education, Low Cost support for remote human-
human collaboration, Cost effective Recycling of Electronic Devices

Prospective Authors are invited to submit drafts of full papers in English 
(maximum 6 two-column pages, point 10 font size), pdf or word format, to the 
Symposium Secretariat. Electronic submission is preferred. The front page of 
a paper must contain: the title, the author(s), affiliation(s), full 
address,, e-mail address, an abstract not exceeding 200 words, 5 keywords 
and suggested topic. Observe also the IFAC-instructions for authors: 
http://www.oeaw.ac.at./IFAC

Symposium Language: The official language is English.

Important Deadlines
June 15, 2006        Submission of draft (full) papers, proposals for       
invited sessions and workshops
October 1, 2006	 Notification of acceptance
December 1, 2006	Submission of camera-ready manuscripts 	and early 
registration of author(s)

All papers will be reviewed through members of the International Program 
Committee. They must conform to the standards of IFAC Publications and the 
Copyright Policy. Accepted papers will be published in the Symposium Preprint, 
selected papers later in a Proceedings volume.

Symposium Secretariat: 
Mercedes García Vázquez
Ave. 114 # 11901 e/ 119 y 127, Marianao, C.P. 19390
Tel: +53-7-2663295   Fax:+53-7-2663474
E-Mail:coa07@electrica.cujae.edu.cu
Home Page: http://www.cujae.edu.cu/coa07


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6.5 IEEE ICICIC2006 Special Session on Integrated Control and Computing

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IEEE ICICIC2006 Special Session on Integrated Control and Computing

Contributed by: Feng Xia, xia@iipc.zju.edu.cn

Call For Papers: 
Special Session on Integrated Control and Computing (ICC) 
http://www.sensornet.cn/fxia/CFP-ICC06.htm
http://icicic06.njtu.edu.cn/session19.htm 
IEEE 2006 International Conference on Innovative Computing, Information and 
Control (ICICIC 2006)
Beijing, China, August 30 - September 1, 2006 
http://bit.kuas.edu.tw/~icic06/
http://icicic06.njtu.edu.cn/ 

Aims and Scope:
This special session on Integrated Control and Computing (ICC) is organized 
for ICICIC 2006, which will be held in Beijing, China on August 30-September 
1, 2006. It solicits papers describing contributions both to state of the 
art and state of the practice in the emerging field of co-design of control 
and computing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Feedback control real-time scheduling; Feedback scheduling of control systems;
Resource constrained control; Temporal issues of control loops; Control
theoretical modeling of computing systems; Control engineering of computing 
systems; Control based resource management; Codesign of control and network
scheduling; Wireless sensor/actuator networks; Supporting tools development;
Practical implementation of feedback scheduling

Submissions:
All contributions should be original and not published or intended to be 
published elsewhere during the review period. To ensure high quality, all 
papers will be peer-reviewed. Each manuscript should consist of a cover page 
with title, authors names, postal and email addresses, an up to 200-words 
abstract, up to 5 keywords and a two-column body with 4 single-spaced pages 
and with font size at 9 pts, and must be submitted electronically in PDF 
format to xia@iipc.zju.edu.cn. 

The Conference Proceedings will be published by IEEE, which is indexed by EI 
(and possibly SCI as well, an arrangement is being finalized). Extended 
versions of selected papers will be considered for publication in the 
special issues of Circuits Systems and Signal Processing indexed by SCI and 
International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control.

Important Dates:
Submission of Manuscripts:  		March 15, 2006
Notification of acceptance:   		May 15, 2006
Deadline for camera-ready Papers:  	June 5, 2006

Session Chair:
Dr. Feng Xia
http://www.sensornet.cn/fxia
National Laboratory of Industrial Control Technology
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P.R.China
Tel: +86-571-87952043 Ext. 605
Fax: +86-571-87951879
Email: xia@iipc.zju.edu.cn


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6.6 IEEE Int Conf on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems

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IEEE Int Conf on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems

Contributed by: Uwe D. Hanebeck, Uwe.Hanebeck@ieee.org

IEEE International Conference on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for     
Intelligent Systems (MFI 2006)     
Print Media Academy, Heidelberg, Germany, September 3-6, 2006   
http://www.mfi2006.org, info@mfi2006.org

Important Dates:
April 1, 2006: All submissions and proposals (http://ras.papercept.net)     
June 1, 2006: Notification of acceptance    
July 15, 2006: Final manuscript submission    

The aim of MFI 2006 is to bring together leading researchers from the    
Multisensor Fusion and Integration community. Prospective authors are    
invited to submit high-quality papers representing original results    
in all areas of multisensor fusion through http://ras.papercept.net.
Topics include, but are not limited to:   
1. Distributed Methods in Multisensor Fusion and Integration   
2. Sensor-Actuator-Networks     
3. Bio-based/Biomimetic Systems.   

Furthermore, interested attendees are encouraged to propose special     
sessions, which provide a forum for focused discussions on new and      
innovative topics. A proposal with the session title, a list of      
corresponding authors with contact information, a brief statement     
of purpose of the session, and the corresponding papers should be    
submitted by April 1, 2006.    
    
Please refer to the conference web-site for further details.    
                        
                        http://www.mfi2006.org    

Committees:
General Chair:    
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe D. Hanebeck, Universitaet Karlsruhe (TH), Germany    
General Co-Chair:    
Prof. Dr. Ren C. Luo, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan     
Organizing Co-Chairs:    
Prof. Ruediger Dillmann, Universitaet Karlsruhe (TH), Germany     
Prof. Katsushi Ikeuchi, University of Tokyo, Japan     
Program Chair:     
Prof. Thomas Henderson, University of Utah, USA     
Steering Committee:     
Prof. Dr. B. Bhanu (America), University of Califonia Riverside, USA     
Prof. Dr. H. Christensen (Europe), Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden    
Prof. Dr. Y. Yamada (Asia), AIST-METI, Japan

Advisory and Program Committee:   
See http://www.mfi2006.org for a list.


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6.7 Late breaking papers for EFS'06

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Late breaking papers for EFS'06

Contributed by: Plamen Angelov, p.angelov@lancaster.ac.uk

Late breaking papers for the

2nd International Symposium on Evolving Fuzzy Systems 
(http://www.efs06.org ) 

can be submitted till 13 March 2006!

Take this opportunity to submit your late breaking paper and have a chance 
(subject to three positive peer reviews to have it included in the program 
and to attend this focused high quality event that will shape the emerging 
area of Evolving Intelligent Systems. 

The Symposium (technically co-sponsored by Computational 
Intelligence Society and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society as well as by 
IFSA and EUSFLAT) is co-organized by InfoLab21, Lancaster University, UK and 
the Genetic Fuzzy Systems Task Force to the Technical Committee on Fuzzy 
Systems, CIS, IEEE and is planned to be in a single-track (no parallel 
sessions) and will give an excellent opportunity to:

- meet the leaders in this emerging area (R. Yager, P. Bonissone, N. 
Kasabov, D. Filev, F. Gomide, O. Cordon, H. Ishibuchi, A. Abraham, B. Carse, 
J. Casillas, F. Hoffmann, F. Klawonn, H. Hagras, B. John, A. Bugarin, K. 
Valavanis etc. - for the full list of confirmed key note and invited 
speakers, please, visit 
http://www.efs06.org/program.php?PHPSESSID=40c960bbe1f9ddb3ace1ca4d7ba3b7ee 

- attend selected and focused presentations concerning advanced industrial 
applications of evolving fuzzy systems;

- discuss in a warm and close environment the problems, tendencies, and 
opportunities that the emerging area of Evolving Intelligent Systems pose;

- win one of the series of 'best paper awards' (best student paper, best 
industrialy oriented papaer, best paper) generously provided by the co-
sponsors of the event (BAE Systems, Nokia-UK, J&S Marine, and Retail 
Analytics, Ltd.);

- have a peer reviewed paper in a Proceeding published by IEEE after a 
careful selection.

- relax in the UK-leading all-year round resort overlooking Lake Windermere 
(a home of many World speed records), near Lancaster, UK and enjoy the 
dinner on a boat.

For details and updates, please, visit the Symposium web-site at 
http://www.efs06.org 



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1st IFAC Workshop on Multivehicle Systems

Contributed by: Pedro U. Lima, pal@isr.ist.utl.pt

The 1st IFAC Workshop on Multivehicle Systems will be held in Salvador, Bahia, 
Brazil, on 2 and 3 October 2006, in conjunction  with the Congresso Brasileiro 
de Automática - CBA 2006, and the Congreso Latinoamericano de Control 
Automatico - CLACA 2006. The objective of the workshop is to provide an 
international forum for the discussion of recent developments and advances in 
the field of multivehicle systems. In-depth discussions of relevant theories 
and applications related to multivehicle systems are expected, including the 
presentation of results of applications to real-world land, sea, underwater, 
aerial and space multi-vehicle systems, as well as strong theoretical 
contributions.

We invite submissions of high-quality papers from academic and industry 
institutions, as well as from government agencies, on a list of topics 
including, but not restricted to:
multivehicle planning; cooperative navigation; task allocation; coordinated 
control; architectures for cooperation; cooperative perception; learning and 
adaptation in multivehicle systems; heterogeneity; interaction and 
communication among robots and humans; performance metrics for multivehicle 
systems; tools for multivehicle systems; applications of multivehicle systems

All papers must be submitted electronically as PDF files following the 
standard IFAC conference format through the event web page, where more details 
can be found. The maximum number of pages is limited to six (6), including 
figures. Papers must be in agreement with the IFAC Copyright Policy.

Important Dates
April 17, 2006:             Full paper submission
June 13, 2006: 	            Notification of acceptance
July 3, 2006: 	            Early registration deadline
                            Camera-ready paper due
October 2-3, 2006:	    Workshop

Workshop Secretariat
For questions related to the Workshop, please send an e-mail to 
mvs06@mail.pcs.usp.br

Committees
General Chair
Anna Reali Costa, USP, Brazil
International Program Committee Chair: 
Pedro Lima, ISR/IST, Tech. U. Lisbon, Portugal
Editor: 
Carlos Ribeiro, ITA, São José dos Campos, Brazil

Sponsors
This workshop is sponsored by IFAC TCs on Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles 
(7.5),
Robotics (4.3), Marine Systems (7.2), and Aerospace (7.3), as well as by the
Sociedade Brasileira de Automática (SBA).


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7.2 Complex Networks: Analysis Control and Applications

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Complex Networks: Analysis, Control and Applications

Contributed by: Mario di Bernardo, mario.dibernardo@unina.it

COMPLEX NETWORKS: ANALYSIS, CONTROL AND APPLICATIONS
University of Bristol, UK
3-7 July 2006

As part of the UK EPSRC Initiative in Complexity, a graduate school on complex 
networks and their applications to engineering, biology and physics will be 
held at the University of Bristol from 3rd till 7th July 2006. The main themes 
of the course are the structure and function of complex networks, the control 
of networks, emerging properties of networks, synchronization and 
synchronizability of complex networks, and applications in communication 
networks & biological networks.

Invited lecturers include Mark Newman (University of Michigan, USA), Martin 
Hasler (EPFL, Lausanne), Laszlo Barabasi (Notre Dame University, USA), Tim 
Gardner (Boston University, USA), David Arrowsmith (QMUL, UK), Hidde de Jong 
(INRIA - Grenoble, France), Guanrong Chen (City University Hong Kong, China), 
Diego di Bernardo (TIGEM, Italy), Mauricio Barahona (Imperial College London, 
UK) and Stefano Boccaletti (INOA, Italy).

All interested PhD students, young and experienced scientists coming from 
areas ranging from biology and life sciences to engineering and physics are 
encouraged to attend. Partial support is provided with the registration fees 
of 150 UK pounds including accomodation in self-catering flats, lunches and 
the social dinner.

Further information on the school and the on-line application form
can be found on the school website at
http://www.enm.bris.ac.uk/anm/summerschools/complexity/ or by
contacting the organizers (E-mail: m.dibernardo@bristol.ac.uk)


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7.3 IEEE Colloquium on Optimisation for Control April 24th 2006

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IEEE Colloquium on Optimisation for Control April 24th 2006

Contributed by: J A Rossiter, j.a.rossiter@sheffield.ac.uk

The programme for this event is now available on the website 
http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/events/coc.html

We are delighted to have many well reputed speakers including Marco Campi, 
Peter Fleming, Richard Vinter, Victor Becerra and  Dawei Gu. All are invited 
to attend on April 24th, 2006 in the Department of Automatic Control and 
Sytems Engineering at the University of Sheffield, UK.

The emphasis is on sharing ideas and informal discussions at a level that 
PhD students can benefit from. Therefore the charge is only twenty pounds 
sterling to cover catering. If you would like to come, please let the 
organiser (j.a.rossiter@sheffield.ac.uk) know in advance by sending a 
booking form (available on the website).




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7.4 Invited Session in NOLTA 2006

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Invited Session in NOLTA 2006

Contributed by: Naly Rakoto, rakoto@emn.fr

Dear Colleagues,

 We are planning to organize an invited session on analysis and control
 of hybrid systems using discrete-event systems approaches 
 at the forthcoming 2006 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and
 its Applications (NOLTA 2006), which is organized by IEICE. The aim of
 the invited session is to present new results from both the theoretical
 and the application-oriented research field of hybrid systems including, but  
 not limited to, modeling, analysis, supervisory control, and failure 
 diagnosis.
 We would like to invite you to submit a paper to this invited session.

 The NOLTA 2006 will be held in Bologna, Italy on September 11 - 14, 2006
 and will be chaired by Gianluca Setti (Univ. of Ferrara) and Toshimitsu
 Ushio (Osaka Univ.).
 The web page of  NOLTA 2006 is located at:
 http://ushiolab.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/nolta2006/

 Please note that each contributed paper will not be reviewed
 individually (only the session proposal) and the deadline for the
 session proposal is April 23, 2006.
 Further submission information can be found at:
 http://ushiolab.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/nolta2006/author.html

 We would appreciate you letting us know about your interest in
 participating and contributing a paper at your earliest convenience so
 that we can initiate the submission process. Please send an e-mail to
 one of the organizers to express your interest.

 We are looking forward for your contribution to this invited session.

 Best regards,

 Shigemasa Takai (Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan, takai@dj.kit.ac.jp)
 Naly Rakoto (Ecole des Mines de Nantes, France, rakoto@emn.fr)


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7.5 Northeast Control Worskhop at MIT

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Northeast Control Worskhop at MIT

Contributed by: Pablo A. Parrilo, parrilo@mit.edu


2nd Northeast Control Workshop
April 21-22, 2006, Ray and Maria Stata Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 
Cambridge, MA, USA.

Organizers: Pablo A. Parrilo (MIT), Murat Arcak (RPI)

This workshop is intended as a forum for graduate and postdoctoral
students from universities in the Northeast to present their research,
and to interact with their peers and with faculty. The topics of
interest are Systems and Control, broadly understood, with particular
emphasis on nonlinear, robust, and hybrid control and their
applications.  After a very successful first edition in 2005 at RPI,
we look forward to repeat (or improve!) this experience, and for this
we need your contribution.

The workshop will take place on Friday April 21st (afternoon) and
Saturday 22nd (all day), at the Frank Gehry-designed Ray and Maria
Stata Center at MIT.  Registration is free; however, it is required
for admission. We have partial support from NSF for student travel and
housing, subject to availability.

The workshop will also feature two keynote presentations from
distinguished speakers, to be announced shortly. 

For further information and registration, please go to:

http://www.mit.edu/~parrilo/NECW/index.html



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Automation and Control Engineer: ABB, India

Contributed by: Subashini Krishnan, subashini.krishnan@in.abb.com

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that 
enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering 
environmental impact. 

For our Corporate Research Center in Bangalore, India, we are looking for 
highly qualified engineers (preferable PhD) to work in control technologies 
applied for chemical and pharmaceutical processes, metals and minerals 
industries, or power systems. Your tasks will include the creation of 
mathematical models for these processes, identification of model parameters, 
validation of the process models, development of appropriate control and 
optimization strategies. Finally, you will participate in the installation 
and commissioning of the solution on site. 

A strong foundation in mathematics and physics coupled with an element of 
pragmatism will enable you, the control engineer, chemical engineer, 
information technologist, or mathematician/physicist with control theory 
background, to contribute your knowledge to the automation and optimization 
of complex processes. Expertise and interest in optimization and stochastics 
are particularly welcome. Knowledge of the mentioned industrial processes is 
an asset. You will work independently, using a great deal of initiative, in a
friendly research and development environment. 

The compensation would be as per Indian standards.

If you are interested, please, send your application (cover letter with a 
statement of interests, full CV and publication list) to the address below 

Regards
Subashini Krishnan
Human Resources – Staffing
ABB Global Services Limited
(Formerly ABB Corporate Research Limited)
#49, 2nd Floor, East Wing,
Khanija Bhavan,
Race Course Road,
Bangalore 560 001
Ph: 91 80 41515931
or electronically to subashini.krishnan@in.abb.com


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8.2 Faculty: University of Groningen NL

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Faculty: University of Groningen, NL

Contributed by: Arjan van der Schaft, A.J.van.der.Schaft@math.rug.nl

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Mathematics, University of 
Groningen, the Netherlands. 
 
The tenure tracker is expected to develop an own line of mathematical 
research within the broad area of Analysis and Mathematical Systems Theory, 
motivated by applications, e.g. in physical systems, networked systems or 
systems biology.
 
On completion of 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of 
performance based on established criteria. If the outcome of the assessment 
is positive, the assistant professor will be promoted to the rank of 
associate professor with tenure. There will be another assessment at the end 
of a further 5-year period aimed at a promotion to full professor. 
 
For further information see http://www.ndns.nl/open-positions, or contact 
Prof. A.J. van der Schaft, a.j.van.der.schaft@math.rug.nl, +31-50-3633731 


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8.3 Faculty: University of Manchester UK

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Faculty: University of Manchester, UK

Contributed by: Professor Hong Wang, hong.wang@manchester.ac.uk

THE LECTURESHIPS IN CONTROL ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of 
Manchester wishes to appoint two lecturers in Control Engineering, to join 
our Control Systems Centre (http://www.csc.umist.ac.uk) and extend our 
multidisciplinary coverage of control and systems engineering. 

Successful candidates will normally be expected to have a PhD in a control 
engineering topic, although a strong track record of applied research is the 
key requirement.  

To apply, please send a CV together with the contacting details of 3 referees 
to Personnel Office, Faculty of Engineering and Physics Sciences, The 
University of Manchester, P O Box Manchester M60 1QD, UK.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Steve Williamson, HoS (e-mail: 
steve.williamson@manchester.ac.uk) or Professor Hong Wang (e-mail: 
hong.wang@manchester.ac.uk).

Applications deadline:  31 March 2006


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8.4 Faculty: University of Twente NL

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Faculty: University of Twente, NL

Contributed by: Jan Willem Polderman, j.w.polderman@math.utwente.nl

Full professor in Mathematical System Theory, University of Twente, NL

The chair in Mathematical System Theory of the Department of Applied 
Mathematics currently consists of two associate professors and one senior 
lecturer. Many activities, including the teaching program are coordinated with 
the chair of Stochastic System Theory. The chair has an intensive (local) 
collaboration with control engineering, mechanical engineering and, more 
recently, computer science. The chair participates in the national research 
school DISC (Dutch Institute for Systems and Control) and is involved in the 
forming of a national Masters program in Systems and Control. Currently 
research in the chair is funded through the research institutes CTIT (Centre 
for Telematics and Information Technology) and IMPACT (Institute of Mechanics, 
Processes and Control Twente). In the context of the proposed Federation of 
Dutch Technological Universities, the chair will take a prominent position 
within the newly founded National Centre of Excellence Intelligent Mechatronic 
Systems. Locally the chair will be embedded in the research institute IMPACT.

As head of the chair you will be responsible for the research agenda in 
mathematical system theory. You are expected to participate in collaborations 
with  neighboring chairs and initiate new research projects. You will be 
responsible for teaching bachelor and master courses in system theory both 
locally as well as within DISC and the national curricula in mathematics and 
system theory.

Qualifications
You have a PhD in mathematics, electrical engineering or related fields, with 
considerable experience in system theory. You are an expert of international 
standing in at least one of the current areas of focus in system theory and 
you are able to support other directions. You have an excellent academic 
record in publications, teaching and thesis supervision. You have ample 
experience in participation in management and acquisition of research 
projects.

Offer
The University offers a full time tenured position as Professor with a 
competitive salary (maximum _ 8006 gross per month) and benefits commensurate 
with your position, experience and qualifications.

Information and application
For more detailed information see http://www.math.utwente.nl/ssb/.
You may also contact Professor A. Bagchi, head of the department of applied 
mathematics (a.bagchi@utwente.nl; Tel.:+31-53-4893406) or Dr. J.W. Polderman, 
acting head of the Chair (j.w.polderman@math.utwente.nl, +31-53-4893438). 
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume, publication list and a 
statement of their research and teaching interests not later than April 17th 
2006 to the University of Twente, attn. Prof.dr.ir. A.J. Mouthaan, Dean of the 
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, P.O Box 
217, 7500 AE Enschede, TheNetherlands, quoting vacancy number 06/025.


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8.5 Faculty Position: University of Houston USA

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Faculty Position: University of Houston USA

Contributed by: Karolos Grigoriadis, karolos@uh.edu

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston Cullen 
College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and creative person for 
a tenure-track position in the broadly defined area of intelligent systems. 
Successful candidates must have a strong interest in establishing an active 
and innovative research program that will be internationally recognized, as 
well as a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. 
This position is intended to advance the multi-scale engineering initiative 
of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.  The Candidates must have a 
Ph.D. in the engineering sciences, physical sciences, or related discipline. 
Interested persons should submit a curriculum vita detailing academic and 
professional experiences, a teaching/research vision statement, and the 
contact information for three professional references.  Please send 
application material to:  Intelligent Systems Search Chair, Dept. of 
Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-4006.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are 
encouraged to apply.



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8.6 PhD: Australian Research Council Australia

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PhD: Australian Research Council, Australia

Contributed by: Ian Petersen, i.petersen@adfa.edu.au

2 PhD Scholarships ($AUS 23,866 pa tax-free for 3 years)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering,
University of NSW @ Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra,
Australia or
Department of Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra,
Australia. 

Professors I.R. Petersen and M.R. James are seeking expressions of
interest from highly qualified students to join their PhD programs
funded by a joint grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC). The PhD
scholarships provide living allowances of $AUS 23,866 per annum tax-free.  

Professor Petersen is located at the School of Information Technology
and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) at the Australian Defence Force
Academy campus of the University of New South Wales. Professor James
is located at the Department of Engineering, Australian National
University, Canberra, Australia. It is expected that one scholarship
would be tenable at each location. 

Topic: Robust Feedback Control in Quantum Technology

The proposed thesis topics will involve students developing new
theories of robust feedback control for quantum systems arising in
newly emerging areas of quantum technology. The ARC funded project
aims to develop systematic methods for designing feedback controllers
based on uncertain systems models for quantum systems. The research
will concentrate on classes of quantum system models for which
computationally tractable controller design methodologies can be
obtained building on ideas from standard robust control theory. The
theoretical research will be conducted in parallel with quantum
robust feedback control case studies involving applications in quantum
technology.    

Application Process: The successful applicants are anticipated to have a
first-class honours degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics or other relevant areas. All applicants are expected to
possess excellent communication and research skills. Applications
should include a detailed CV, a  copy of academic transcripts and
a cover letter detailing the applicant's research interest and
its relevance to the project. The applicants should satisfy UNSW or ANU
admission requirements for the PhD program. Potential applicants
should discuss the application and send the paper work to Prof. Ian
Petersen i.petersen@adfa.edu.au or Professor Matthew James
Matthew.James@anu.edu.au. The deadline for applications is 15th of
April 2006 or until the position is filled, for a possible starting
date of July 2006. Applications should be sent by email. 


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8.7 PhD: Concordia University Canada

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PhD: Concordia University, Canada

Contributed by: Wenfang Xie, wfxie@encs.concordia.ca

A Ph.D position is open in System Control group, Department of Mechanical & 
Industrial Engineering, Concordia University. The main task for the accepted 
candidate will be to conduct research towards his/her PhD in NONLINEAR 
CONTROL IN MECHATRONICS. The candidate is expected to complete the degree 
within 3 years.

Applicants must have MSc (or equivalent) degree in Automatic Controller, 
Mechatronics Engineering. Knowledge on Mathematics, Electrical/Electronics 
will be assets. 

The scholarship is available.  Health insurance will also be provided.

The candidate could start on July or September 2006.

A good command of the English language is required. Please send applications 
including your Curriculum Vitae, list of three references, transcript record 
of M.Sc education, list of publications with a summary of your M.Sc thesis 
and a cover letter stating your motivation to 

Dr.Wenfang Xie.
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Concordia University
1515 St. Catherine Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1M8
Tel. (514) 848 2424 ext  4193
Fax. (514) 848 3175


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8.8 PhD: University Duisburg-Essen Germany

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PhD: University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Contributed by: Dirk Soeffker, soeffker@uni-duisburg.de

The Chair of Dynamics and Control, Faculty of Engineering, at the University 
Duisburg-Essen offers one

Post-Graduate Research Position

based on a university research scholarship beginning from 01.04.2006 or 
later. Further scientific qualification (dissertation) is possible and 
explicitly desired. Therefore, the candidate has to fulfill the requirements 
for a german Dr.-Ing. Thesis. The enrollment as Ph.D. student is expected. 
The duration of the position is one year, but an extension up to three years 
is possible.

 
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to research projects with focus on Modeling and Control of 
nonlinear actuator dynamics (hydraulic actuators, piezoelectric actuators 
and especially in  shape memory alloys). An actual description of the 
research focus is available at the websites of the Chair of Dynamics and 
Control www.srs.uni-due.de.
- Integration into the work the Chair

Requirements:
- Qualified candidates have a university degree (Master or Diplom) in 
mechanical engineering or mechatronics and a strong interest and background 
in the mentioned research field.
- Interests in model-based or mathematical methods of control and good and 
strong language skills (English and German) because of the international 
orientation of the Chair in research.

All applications containing the usual documents should be send to 
Universität Duisburg-Essen, Campus Duisburg, Engineering Faculty, 
Chair Dynamics and Control (Steuerung, Regelung und Systemdynamik), 
47048 Duisburg. 
The application deadline is six weeks after posting this offer.

For more information you may contact Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Söffker 
(phone: +49 (0)203-379-3429, email: soeffker@uni-due.de) at the Chair of 
Dynamics and Control.


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8.9 PhD: University of Hawaii USA

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PhD: University of Hawaii USA

Contributed by: Gurdal Arslan, gurdal@hawaii.edu

A Research Assistant position is available as part of an NSF Award "CAREER: 
Cooperative Systems Design - Stochastic Games Approach". The research 
component of this project involves developing concepts, methods, algorithms, 
and simulation platforms for the analysis and synthesis of "Cooperative 
Systems", loosely defined as large-scale systems designed to achieve system-
level goals via self-interested autonomous decision makers; see the project 
abstract at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~gurdal/. If you are mathematically 
inclined and interested in pursuing graduate studies on this topic, apply to 
the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii, 
Manoa, at http://www-ee.eng.hawaii.edu/ and e-mail your CV to 
gurdal@hawaii.edu.




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8.10 Post-Doc: Istanbul Technical University Turkey

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Post-Doc: Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

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

A Post-Doctoral Researcher Position in the thrust area of Automotive 
Powertrain Control is available at the EU FP6 funded Automotive Controls and 
Mechatronics Research Center of Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 
Turkey. Applicants with added capability for research on hybrid electric 
vehicle modeling and control will be preferred.

Independent research capability, a solid capacity for journal paper 
publication, and excellent spoken and written communication skills in 
English are expected. 

The successful candidate will work in the AUTOCOM European Union Framework 
Programme 6 project. The project started in May 1, 2005 and will last three 
years. We have strong collaboration with industry and other academic 
institutions in Europe. 

It is possible to fund conference attendance and training visits through the 
project.

Applicants do not need to have previous experience in automotive control. A 
solid control engineering background and interest in automotive control are 
necessary. Current Ph.D. students who expect to graduate soon (3 to 5 
months) can also apply.

Applicants should send a full CV, including a list of publications, a recent 
photo and the names, postal and e-mail addresses of three 
references to Prof. Levent Guvenc at:
autocom@itu.edu.tr

Prof.Dr. Levent Güvenç
Director, Automotive Controls and Mechatronics Research Center
Istanbul Technical University 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Gumussuyu, Taksim
Istanbul, TURKEY, TR-34437
E-mail: autocom@itu.edu.tr
Web: http://mekar.itu.edu.tr 
Phone: +90 212 2516563


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8.11 Post-Doc: NTNU Norwey

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Post-Doc: NTNU, Norwey

Contributed by: Morten Hovd, morten.hovd@itk.ntnu.no

The Engineering Cybernetics Department of the Norwegian University of Science
and Technology (NTNU) will have an opening for a two-year post-doctoral
position, scheduled to start in September 2006.

The Post Doc will work on Receding Horizon Estimation for Model Predictive
Control, including simultaneous state and parameter estimation.  Another
research topic will be to account for state/parameter estimation quality in
the Model Predictive Control of non-linear systems.  Explicit formulations
(using parametric programming) are envisaged for implementing the methodology
in case studies. 

The position is funded through the CONNECT project under the EU Cooperative
Research Programme CRAFT.  The CONNECT project features extensive
collaboration between advanced control suppliers, end users, and leading
European university departments.

Interested candidates should contact professor Morten Hovd at
morten.hovd@itk.ntnu.no as soon as possible.


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8.12 Post-Doc: University of Leicester UK

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Post-Doc: University of Leicester, UK

Contributed by: Declan Bates, dgb3@le.ac.uk

Following a major Platform Grant award from EPSRC on "Control of Complex 
Systems", a two-year post-doctoral research associate position is available 
immediately in the Control and Instrumentation Research Group at the 
University of Leicester. This research aims to make significant 
contributions in the field of Systems Biology through the application of 
control and dynamical systems theory to the study of cellular processes. The 
topics of interest in the proposed project include: 

Modelling of signal transduction pathways, Robustness and sensitivity 
analysis of biochemical networks, Oscillations in biological systems (eg 
cAMP oscillations in Dictyostelium, circadian rhythms, etc), Modelling of 
genetic control systems (eg the trp operon in E. coli), Modelling the 
dynamics of tumour suppressor proteins (eg the p53/mdm2 feedback loop), 
Stochastic simulation of intrinsic noise in cellular systems, The 
development of novel modelling frameworks for cellular control systems and 
the development of analytical tools for such models, Development of tools 
for (in)validation of biochemical network models, Application of advanced 
optimisation methods to the modelling and analysis of cellular processes.

The control group at Leicester have developed strong collaborative links 
with leading international researchers in Systems Biology, and the project 
will offer the opportunity to work closely with Biologists at Leicester and 
abroad. Applicants must have (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant 
area of Control or Dynamical Systems Theory, Mathematics or Biology.

The salary scale for a Research Associate (R&AIA) is: £20,044 - £30,002 per 
annum. The initial salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. 
Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available from 
the Personnel Office: www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs, personnel@le.ac.uk, 
Tel: 0116 252 5114, Fax: 0116 252 5140

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Declan Bates at dgb3@le.ac.uk

Closing date: 21 March 2006


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8.13 Post-Doc: Vienna Linz Austria

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Post-Doc: Vienna, Linz Austria

Contributed by: Arjan Kuijper, arjan.kuijper@oeaw.ac.at

Announcement of a Research/Software Development Position

We announce a one-year position for a post-doctoral researcher or final year
Ph.D. student 
in the area of image processing. The position is financed by the Austrian
Research Funds FFG and FWF (the latter through the Wittgenstein Award of Prof.
Peter Markowich). The job description centers on designing, implementing and
testing innovative software based on nonlinear partial differential
equations- for the processing and analysis of high resolution digital images.
An extension of the contract period is highly likely, contingent on the
success of the project. 
Necessary prerequisites are experience in basic mathematical/numerical methods
for digital image processing, basic knowledge of partial differential
equations, experience with Windows and MAC operating systems and programming
skills. The starting date should be as soon as possible, the salary is in line
with FWF postdoc/predoc  payment rules.
For details on working conditions, salary etc. please contact (with a resume)

wittgenstein.mathematik@univie.ac.at


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8.14 Post-Doc INRIA Grenoble France

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Post-Doc, INRIA Grenoble, France

Contributed by: Vincent ACARY, vincent.acary@inrialpes.fr

The national institute for research on computer sciences and control theory
INRIA offers an one-year postdoctoral position.

The aim of this post-doctoral position is to compare numerical methods devoted
to the simulation of dynamical systems with unilateral contact and
tridimensional friction in view of real-time applications in Robotics, Virtual
Reality and Haptic Systems.

More details on the subject :
http://bipop.inrialpes.fr/propositions/welcome.html

APPLICANT

Applicants should have obtained a PhD in Applied Mathematics, or in Mechanical
 engineering. Solid skills in numerical analysis and scientific computing are
required for application. Knowledges on optimization theory and algorithms and
on the non smooth dynamics will be also appreciated. Finally, the applicant
must enjoy the implementation of numerical algorithms in the SICONOS software
suite in C++, C and  FORTRAN http://siconos.gforge.inria.fr/

HOW TO APPLY

http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/postdoc/postdoc.en.html
Deadline: April 7th 2006.


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8.15 Research Assoc: University of Melbourne Australia

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Research Assoc: University of Melbourne, Australia

Contributed by: Iven Mareels, i.mareels@ee.unimelb.eu.au

RESEARCH FELLOW
Position No:	        G0006727
Organisation Unit:	Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Budget Division:	Faculty of Engineering
Classification:	        Research Fellow Grade 2 (Level B)
Salary:	                $62,057 - $73,692 per annum
Superannuation:	        Employer superannuation contributions of 9%
Employment Type:	This is a full-time (fixed-term) position available 
                        for 2 years. 
Other Benefits:	        Salary packaging and staff training and development 
                        opportunities.
Current Occupant:	Vacant
How To Apply: 	- Applicants must complete an ‘Application Cover 
Sheet’ found at www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/appcoversheet.rtf
- Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the position 
number and include the contact details of three referees.
- Applications can be forwarded to one of:
Email:	        hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au 
Fax: 	        +61 3 8344 6080
Mail: 	        Vice-Principal (Human Resources), 
		The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010
For enquiries contact:	May Ong email: m.ong@ee.unimelb.edu.au
Closing Date:	24 March 2006

1	Position Summary
The research project will develop the theory and algorithms for the reliable 
and robust prediction of the onset of epileptic seizure and the 
characterization of epileptic seizures based on EEG data. The goal is to 
develop the theory to interpret EEG data and to design, implement and 
evaluate software capable of presenting epilepsy relevant data to clinicians 
and patients. This is a collaborative research program between the 
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Prof Rob Evans, Prof 
Iven Mareels, Dr Margreta Kuijper), Department of Neurology at St Vincent’s 
Hospital (Prof Mark Cook), and The Bionic Ear Institute (Dr Anthony Burkitt, 
Dr David Grayden). The successful applicant will work with the above 
investigators on the development and testing of algorithms for EEG analysis 
based upon methods of statistical signal processing, nonlinear dynamics and 
systems engineering.

2	Selection Criteria
2.1	Essential
- A PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Applied Mathematics or 
an appropriate equivalent.
- Demonstrated research record in one or more of the areas of signal 
processing, nonlinear dynamics and/or systems engineering as evidenced by 
publications in peer reviewed international journals, conference 
presentations, patents or other documents. 
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and communicate with 
a range of personnel from both industrial and research environments.
- Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to connect the results of 
research with end users and to shape research directions on the basis of end 
user requirements.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to 
manage competing priorities and excellent time management skills.
- High level of computer literacy and experience.

2.2	Desirable
- Experience of working in industry or in close collaboration with 
industry.
- Experience in postgraduate student supervision.


3.	Special Requirements
Research incorporates a range of activities relating to the conduct of 
research, and/or publications arising from scholarship and research. In 
assessing the applicant's contribution to research, the following will be 
taken into account:
- the number and quality of research projects completed or currently 
engaged in, and the extent of the applicant's personal contribution to such 
research;
- the extent and quality of original publications or equivalent, which 
have been subject to peer review and the contribution of the applicant to 
such publications;
- role in research teams;
- qualifications based on research degrees;
- provision of advice on research to students and colleagues;
- recognition of research and scholarship through grants, awards, 
scholarships, fellowships, etc;

4.	Key Responsibilities
	Specific duties include:
- carrying out research with the (above named) senior researchers on 
the development and testing of algorithms for EEG analysis based upon 
methods of statistical signal processing, nonlinear dynamics and systems 
engineering.
- the production of conference and seminar papers and publications 
from the research.
- involvement in professional activities including, subject to 
availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field 
of expertise.
- administrative functions primarily connected with the research 
program.
- co-supervision of postgraduate research projects within this 
research program.
- attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the 
organisational unit to which the research is connected.



In addition, Academic Staff are responsible for ensuring that an equivalent 
standard of OHS and EHS is afforded to their students as is afforded to 
University staff generally. Academic staff are deemed to have principal 
supervisory duty for undergraduate and postgraduate student activities. 


The Department houses three research centres: the NICTA Victoria Research 
Laboratory, the Melbourne Systems Laboratory (which incorporates the Centre 
of Expertise in Guidance and Control (CEGC) and the Centre of Expertise in 
Networked Decision and Sensor Systems (CENDS) established in 1998) and the 
ARC Special Research Centre for Ultra-Broadband Information Networks 
(CUBIN), which commenced in 2000. CUBIN is an Associated Program of the 
NICTA Victoria Research Laboratory.  Through these centres the Department 
focuses its research efforts into telecommunications and signals and systems 
research. These centres allow us to build effective research teams that 
achieve critical mass and are our foundation for continued success in the 
international research arena.

For further information on

National ICT Australia visit this website: http://nicta.com.au/

CUBIN visit this website: http://www.ee.mu.oz.au/research/cubin/


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8.16 Research Faculty: University of Newcastle Australia

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Research Faculty: University of Newcastle, Australia

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

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified researchers for a
fixed-term research faculty position at the University of Newcastle.
Applicants should possess, or be close to completion of, a Ph.D. in a relevant
area and have a proven background in some aspect of control of hard disk
drives. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team, and will
have the opportunity to collaborate with other Ph.D. students and postdocs.
The project is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project
Grant that is aimed at developing new control design methodologies for
Dual-Stage Hard Disk Drives. Interested persons should contact Reza Moheimani
before 20 March 2006 for salary and other conditions of employment.


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8.17 Research Fellow: ANU Australia

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Research Fellow: ANU, Australia

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

Research School of Information Sciences and Engineering
Department of Information Engineering
The Australian National University

Research Fellow
Fixed Term – Three years
Academic Level B

Salary Package: $62,985 - $74,313 pa plus 17% super
Reference No.: CECS3245

The Department of Information Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow to work
with Professor Brian Anderson and Dr Alexander Lanzon. The position is funded
by an Australian Research Council grant in the area of robust and adaptive
nonlinear control methodologies. 

The position is available from 1 May 2006.

Further particulars, including selection criteria, are available from:
Reception RSISE, phone (02) 6125 8821, e-mail reception.rsise@anu.edu.au or
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/Academic_Positions/_PDF/CECS3245.pdf

If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection
documentation, please contact: Professor Brian Anderson or Dr Alexander
Lanzon, phone (02) 6125 8667 or (02) 6125 8674, e-mail
Brian.Anderson@anu.edu.au or Alexander.Lanzon@anu.edu.au

Information for applicants on how to apply is given at:
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_To_Apply/index.asp.

The job Application Cover sheet is given at:
http://info.anu.edu.au/policies/Forms/Human_Resources/Recruitment/HR86.asp.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 10 March 2006 or as
soon as possible thereafter. Review of applications will commence after 10
March 2006.



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