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Change of Address: Hong Wang

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

Change of address:  Hong Wang  
  
With effective of the 1st of November, 2002, I will move to the Control   
Systems Centre of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics,   
UMIST, Manchester, UK.  
  
My new contacting information is as follows:  
  
Professor Hong Wang  
The Control Systems Centre  
Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics  
UMIST, P O Box 88  
Manchester, M60 1QD  
The United Kingdom  
e-mail: hong.wang@umist.ac.uk  
Tel: (+44) 161 200 4655  
Fax: (+44) 161 200 4647  
mobile: (+44) 771 434 2633


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1.2 Change of Address: Ratnesh Kumar


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Change of Address: Ratnesh Kumar

Contributed by: Ratnesh Kumar, rkumar@iastate.edu

Please make a note of my new address at Iowa State University:   
   
Ratnesh Kumar   
Iowa State University   
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   
2215 Coover Hall   
Ames, IA 50011-3060   
   
Phone: 515-294-8523   
Fax: 515-294-8432   
Email: rkumar@iastate.edu   
URL: http://www.eng.iastate.edu/~rkumar 


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1.3 Change of Address: S. S. Sritharan


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Change of Address: S. S. Sritharan

Contributed by: S. S. Sritharan, sri@uwyo.edu

Hello Controls Colleague. My new address is:  
  
S. S. Sritharan  
Head, Department of Mathematics  
University of Wyoming  
Laramie, WY 82071  
Ph: 307-766-4221  
Email: sri@uwyo.edu  
Website: http://math.uwyo.edu/Prof_home/Sri.html


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Biswa Datta honored by ANS

Contributed by: William R. Ferng, william.ferng@boeing.com

Biswa Datta has been elected as an Academician of the Academy of Nonlinear  
Sciences(ANS). The ANS is an international organization with its headquarters  
in Moscow, Russia. The admittance to membership of the Academy recognizes  
outstanding contributions of theoretical and applied significance and highly  
acknowledged leadership in mathematics, mechanics and control.   
  
Biswa traveled to Moscow last June for his induction and was presented with  
a diploma certifying his admittance to the Academy as a member, following  
his one-hour plenary lecture at the Second International Congress on  
Nonlinear Analysis, sponsored by the ANS.  
  
The details can be found in the NIU Mathematics Department Web Site  
http://www.math.niu.edu/


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2.2 Call for IEEE Fellow Nominations


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Call for IEEE Fellow Nominations

Contributed by: Jessy W. Grizzle, grizzle@umich.edu

Nominations for IEEE Fellow are due at IEEE Headquarters by March 15, 2003,   
hence the first steps must be taken well before that date. Fellow nominees   
must be active IEEE Senior members and have been IEEE members for at least   
five years in any grade. A successful nomination requires a qualified   
candidate and a well-prepared nomination package. A key preliminary step is a   
careful reading of the IEEE Guide for Fellow Grade Nominations, which   
contains the nomination forms. These materials can be found in the  Fellow   
nomination kits that will be made available in late November on the web at   
http://www.ieee.org/about/awards  Five to eight references are required for   
the nomination; they must be IEEE Fellows. A list of Fellows is contained in   
the IEEE Membership Directory and is available on-line. If you have questions   
or need assistance, you may contact Professor Jessy W. Grizzle, Chair of the   
Control Systems Society Standing Committee on Fellow Nominations, Electrical   
Engineering and Computer Science Department, University of Michigan, Ann   
Arbor, MI  48109-2122; +1 734 763 3598, fax: +1 734 763 8041,   
grizzle@umich.edu


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2.3 Call for Nominations: SIAG/LA Prize


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Call for Nominations: SIAG/LA Prize

Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, littleton@siam.org

SIAM Activity Group on Linear Algebra Prize  
The SIAG/LA Prize  
  
The SIAM Activity Group on Linear Algebra (SIAG/LA) will present the award at   
the SIAM Conference on Applied Linear Algebra in July 2003 at The College of   
William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.  The prize is awarded to the authors   
of the most outstanding paper on a topic in applicable linear algebra   
published in a peer-reviewed journal.  
  
Eligibility  
Candidate papers must be published in English in a peer-reviewed journal   
bearing a publication date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2002.    
The papers must contain significant research contributions to the field of  
linear algebra, as commonly defined in the mathematical literature, with  
direct or potential applications.  Nominations should include a full  
bibliographic citation for the paper and a brief statement outlining the  
justification for the nomination in terms of its importance and impact.  
  
The award consists of a plaque and a certificate containing the citation.  
  
Nominations  
Nominations, including a copy of the nominated paper, should be sent by   
January 31, 2003, to:  
 Professor Stephen Vavasis   
 Chair, SIAG/LA Prize Selection Committee  
 c/o A. G. Bogardo  
 SIAM  
 3600 University City Science Center  
 Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688  
 Telephone:  215-382-9800 ext. 302  
 Fax:  215-386-7999  
 E-mail:  bogardo@siam.org


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Design and Opt. of Restricted Complexity Controllers

Contributed by: I.D. Landau, landau@lag.ensieg.inpg.fr

Within the research program "Control- New domains and Challenges" sponsored   
by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N.R.S.), an   
International workshop dedicated to "Design and optimization of restricted   
complexity controllers" will be held in Grenoble on January 15 and 16, 2003   
in Grenoble.  
  
The objective of the workshop is to give a view of the current state of   
the art in the design and optimisation of restricted complexity controllers.   
All steps of a control design problem from data acquisition, modeling and   
identification, robust controller design, controller evaluation and final   
tuning in relation with the objective of obtaining the simplest controller   
which will achieve the desired performance will be discussed. Results on a   
related real- time benchmark problem (control of an active suspension)   
obtained by various contributors will also be presented.   
  
The list of invited speakers will be made available end of October 2002.(most   
of the speakers  will be selected among those who submitted papers to the   
European Journal of Control special issue "Design and optimisation of   
restricted complexity controllers" - to appears in 2003).  A round table is   
scheduled as well as a demonstration of the active suspension (the benchmark).  
  
The scientific commitee of this workshop is composed of I.D. Landau (Grenoble)  
A. Karimi(Lausanne), H. Hjalmarsson (Stockholm).  
  
Those interested in attending the workshop should contact I.D. Landau  
(landau@lag.ensieg.inpg.fr). A dedicated  web site will be opened on  
November 1st, 2002( http://www-lag.ensieg.inpg.fr/landau/workshop).


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3.2 NSF: New Funding Initiative


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NSF: New Funding Initiative

Contributed by: Sankar Basu, sabasu@nsf.gov

Pattern Discovery and Homeland Security  
  
The area of pattern discovery has become critical both because of the   
scientific challenges involved in dealing with massive amounts of data and   
because of its relevance to national security needs. While steady   
incremental progress based on classical paradigms have made solutions to a   
few specific problems technologically feasible, for more complex tasks there   
is a clear need and scope for fundamental research to exploit available   
computational resources and more advanced analytics together. Recent progress   
has been based on ideas drawn from several disciplines e.g., computer   
science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, biology, medicine etc.  
  
NSF's Information Technology Research (ITR) program of NSF, which stresses   
innovative and multidisciplinary approaches for significant problems, would   
be a good vehicle for funding basic research in pattern discovery.  
  
Some technical issues are: High dimensional data modeling, novel clustering   
techniques, combination of ensemble of classifiers, methods for scaling up   
supervised learning algorithms. Active and  reinforced learning, learning and   
inference associated with graphical models including factor graphs, MRFs.    
Kernel machines, transductive inference techniques. Deformable templates;   
(time) sequential and 3D pattern recognition. Use of  (stochastic) grammars.   
Fusion of multi-modal data from heterogeneous sensors in complex pattern   
recognition tasks; novel fusion paradigms.   
  
Current  applications may include: Biometrics e.g.,  face, fingerprint,   
voice, iris, gait recognition. Tracking and surveillance including bio-  
surveillance possibly arising from epidemiological considerations e.g.,   
spatio-temporal event detection.  Recognition and discovery of information   
arising from fusion of data obtained via e.g., global sensing systems,   
biological, infrared and other detectors.  Biomedical and financial   
forecasting applications may also be considered.  
  
In order to facilitate review, submission of these proposals should be   
accompanied by the following designation of NSF program unit:  
  Large projects:    CISE directorate.  
  Medium  projects:  CISE directorate, CCR division  
  Small projects:    CISE directorate, CCR division, "Special Project" as  
                     a program unit.  
  
After submitting a proposal via FastLane, please let us know the proposal   
number by sending an email to:  
  Sankar Basu  
  Program Director, CISE/CCR Division  
  National Science Foundation  
  4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1145  
  Arlington, VA 22230  
  Phone: 703-292-8910  
  Email: sabasu@nsf.gov  
  
ITR DEADLINES:  
Large projects:Mandatory pre-proposals November 18, 2002.  
Medium projects: February 12, 2003  
Small projects: December 12, 2002.  
  
ITR 2003 Website: http://nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02168/nsf02168.htm


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3.3 New Subscription Option for Control Systems Society Journals


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New Subscription Option for Control Systems Society Journals

Contributed by: Leonard Shaw, lshaw@poly.edu

SUBSCRIBE TO IEEE CONTROL SYSTEMS SOCIETY JOURNALS -   
   NEW, LESS EXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION OPTION  
  
Due to increasing production and mailing costs, the subscription rates for  
the Trans on Automatic Control and Trans on Control Systems Technology  
have been increased for 2003.  However, a member of the IEEE CSS can  
receive electronic access to each of these journals (and all of their back  
issues) for a much lower price (USD 12 for AC and USD 8 for CST).  Details can  
be found at www.ieee.org/renewal. Those who wish to join IEEE and the CSS  
can click on MEMBERSHIP on the www.ieee.org page.  
  
Unfortunately, the membership renewal mailings received by CSS members are  
not clear about this new option, and also don't make it clear that  
those who subscribe for printed journals also have electronic access.  
  
Anyone who has already ordered a PRINT subscription to a CSS Transactions  
and who now wants to cancel that order and get an electronic-only  
subscription can do so by calling the IEEE as follows:  
From USA or Canada: (1 800 678 4333).  
For all others the number is (1 732 981 0060)


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3.4 Sensors and Sensor Networks for InformationDecision and Action


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Sensors and Sensor Networks for Information,Decision and Action

Contributed by: Kishan Baheti, rbaheti@nsf.gov

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning a broad interdisciplinary   
program of research and education in the area of sensors and sensor   
systems.  The initiative seeks to advance fundamental knowledge in the area   
of sensor design, materials and concepts, including sensors for toxic   
chemicals, explosives and biological agents, sensor networking systems in a   
distributed environment, the integration of sensors into engineered systems,   
and the interpretation and use of sensor data in decision-making processes.    
The prgram will be announced on NSF web site (www.nsf.gov) in late November   
or early December with proposal deadline around February 15, 2003.


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3.5 Short Course: Flatness-Based Control


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Short Course: Flatness-Based Control

Contributed by: J. Rudolph, rudolph@erss11.et.tu-dresden.de

FLATNESS BASED CONTROL OF DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER SYSTEMS  
February 24-28, 2003   
Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems  
Magdeburg, Germany  
  
Organizers:   
J. Rudolph (Techn. Univ. Dresden)   
J. Raisch (Otto-von-Guericke Univ., MPI Magdeburg)  
  
Speakers:  
M. Fliess, H. Mounier, P. Rouchon, J. Rudolph, J. Winkler, F. Woittennek   
  
Aim of the Course:  
The aim of the one-week course is to provide a thorough understanding of the  
flatness-based design for several classes of infinite dimensional systems:   
linear distributed parameter systems with one dimensional space domain and   
lumped (mostly boundary) control action, some extensions to other classes  
(nonlinear or higher dimensional space domains, e.g.), as well as linear   
and nonlinear delay systems. The course will comprise both lectures and   
computer exercises. Only a basic understanding of differential equations and  
control theory is required.   
  
The exercises will allow the participants to deepen their understanding of   
the methods discussed in the lectures by doing calculations on case studies  
and simulations based on MATLAB/Simulink. Applications from various fields of  
application will be treated.  
  
Language: All talks will be given in English.   
  
Participation fees are 120 Euro per person.   
  
Registration and further information:   
see http://www.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de/en/seminars/workshops.html


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3.6 Short Courses in Automatic Control


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Short Courses in Automatic Control

Contributed by: Zoe Fletcher, z.c.fletcher@shef.ac.uk

The Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University   
of Sheffield offers a series of short courses as part of its Masters Training   
Package.  
  
The short courses are intended for the continuing professional development of   
engineers and result from a comprehensive consultation with industry and   
individual engineers. The department is at the forefront of new developments   
in the subject, and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in   
research and teaching. This year's courses include:  
  
State-Space Control  
Non-Linear and Optimal Control   
Signal Processing, Estimation and Image Processing I   
Signal Processing, Estimation and Image Processing II   
Introduction to Numerical Optimisation   
Robust Control for Single-Input, Single-Output Systems   
Robust Control for Multivariable Systems   
Modern Search Methods   
Adaptive and Self-tuning Control   
Systems Reliability and Risk Assessment   
Predictive Control   
Fault Detection and Diagnosis   
An Introduction to Neural Networks   
Active Noise and Vibration Control   
Robotics & Vision   
Fuzzy Logic Modeling and Control   
An Introduction to Predictive Control   
  
For further information please contact, Zoe Fletcher, Course Secretary in the   
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of   
Sheffield by phone: +44(0)114 222248 or email: z.c.fletcher.ac.uk. Or visit   
the department website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/mtp/


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Chair: University of Pennsylvania, USA

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

Recommendations and applications are invited for the Chair of the Department   
of Electrical and Systems Engineering . The accompanying faculty appointment   
is at the tenured professorial level and includes a scholarly chair   
designation. The Committee is seeking candidates with distinguished research   
backgrounds interested in leading a significant department selected for   
growth in size and scope.   
  
The Department has outstanding programs and research facilities as described   
at http://www.seas.upenn.edu/ese. The Department emphasizes excellence in   
teaching and research with close connections to departments across the School   
of Engineering and Applied Science and other schools including the Wharton   
Business School and the School of Medicine. Further information about the   
School can be accessed electronically at http://www.seas.upenn.edu.   
  
The search will remain open until the position is filled.   
Applications/recommendations should be accompanied by a CV and appropriate   
supporting materials and sent to:   
  
Professor David Pope   
Chair of the Search Committee   
c/o Department of Materials   
Science and Engineering   
School of Engineering   
and Applied Science   
University of Pennsylvania   
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6272   
  
The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity  
Employer.


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4.2 Faculty Position: Nat Taiwan University Taiwan


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Faculty Position: Nat Taiwan University, Taiwan

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

The Mechanical Engineering Department at National Taiwan University is   
seeking for 1 or 2 potential faculty candidates at all levels starting in   
September 2003.  Applicants with the following backgrounds are preferred:   
System and Control, Bio-Engineering, Opto-Mechtronics, Nano Technology, MEMS,   
Signal Processing, Communication.  A PhD Degree in ME, EE, or its equivalent   
is required. All applicants should provide (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a   
research plan, (3) a teaching plan, (4) reprints of selected publications,   
(5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and (6) three reference letters.    
  
Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2003. Send all application materials to:   
Prof. W. F. Wu, Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National   
Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan.    
  
Questions can be emailed to Prof. M.S.Chen at mschen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw


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4.3 Faculty Position: SUNY Stony Brook USA


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Faculty Position: SUNY, Stony Brook, USA

Contributed by: Eugene Feinberg, Eugene.Feinberg@sunysb.edu

State University of New York-Stony Brook  
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Dept.  
  
The department anticipates opening for tenure-track Assistant Professor  
in applied statistics or stochastic operations research.  Demonstrated  
strength in applications and/or methodology essential.  Department has  
large research program ($3.5M annually), outstanding computing facilities,  
numerous opportunities for collaborative research on/off campus.  
  
Send CV, 3 refs and research plan to J. Glimm, Chair,  
Applied Mathematics & Statistics, SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3600.  
SUNY-Stony Brook is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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4.4 Faculty Position: Texas Tech Univ USA


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Faculty Position: Texas Tech Univ, USA

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

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University seeks  
applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant  
or Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2003. The position is in  
the general area of dynamics and controls. Preference is for a candidate  
able to complement interdisciplinary research in an emerging area of  
mechanical engineering, but candidates working in traditional areas of  
dynamics and controls will also be considered. The successful candidate  
will be expected to establish an externally funded research program,  
will interact with the diverse, multi-departmental, internationally  
recognized controls group at TTU, and will teach graduate and under-  
graduate M.E. courses in dynamics and controls. The successful candidate  
will be encouraged to form collaborations with one or more research  
groups at TTU, in areas such as microsystems, nanotechnology,  
biomechanics, combustion and mechanics/materials. A Ph.D. in Mechanical   
Engineering or a closely related field is required.   
  
Applicants should be well grounded in the fundamentals of their  
discipline and should have a strong interest in and a talent for teaching  
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A nationally competitive  
research initiation and remuneration package, commensurate with  
qualifications, is available. Texas Tech University enrolls approximately  
27,500 students in seven colleges, a School of Law, and a School of   
Medicine. Current levels of research funding are approximately $14.4M  
for the College of Engineering and $2.0M for the Department of Mechanical  
Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 20 faculty  
members serving approximately 650 undergraduate and 75 graduate students.   
  
Applicants should send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, a 2-3 page  
statement of research plans and teaching interests, and the names,  
addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to:  
 Search Committee Chair  
 Department of Mechanical Engineering  
 Box 41021, Texas Tech University  
 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1021.  
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of  
applications will begin January 15, 2003. Non-U.S. residents should  
indicate their visa status. Women and minority candidates are encouraged  
to apply. Texas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action  
Employer. For additional information, including information about Lubbock,  
consult our web-site at http://www.me.ttu.edu/


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4.5 Faculty Position: UCSB USA


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Faculty Position: UCSB, USA

Contributed by: Bassam Bamieh, bamieh@engineering.ucsb.edu

The Department of Mechanical and Environmental Engineering at the   
University of California at Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure   
track position in controls and a tenure track position in dynamical systems.    
Multidisciplinary research is a hallmark of Engineering at UCSB and the   
Department seeks individuals who are committed to interacting across   
traditional disciplinary lines.  Applicants are sought for positions at the   
Assistant Professor level but appointments at a senior tenured level are   
possible for applicants having an exceptional record of accomplishments.    
Responsibilities include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate   
levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development   
of an actively funded research program of the highest quality.  A PhD or   
equivalent degree, a demonstrated ability or the potential for outstanding   
teaching, and a demonstrated excellence in research are required.    
  
Applications will be received until the positions are filled, but should be   
submitted by November 15, 2002 to receive prompt consideration.  Applicants   
should send a professional resume containing teaching and research   
accomplishments and the names of three referees to:  
  
Robert M. McMeeking, Chair  
Department of Mechanical & Environmental Engineering  
University of California  
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070  
  
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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4.6 Faculty Position: UMBC USA


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Faculty Position: UMBC, USA

Contributed by: Thomas I. Seidman, seidman@math.umbc.edu

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMBC (University of Maryland  
Baltimore County) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in  
Mathematical Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in the Fall  
of 2003, pending funding availability. For further information about UMBC and  
the Department, please access the department's web site at  
        http://www.math.umbc.edu  
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related  
field, have an active, independent research program, strong potential for  
obtaining external funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.  
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to conduct  
interdisciplinary research, as well as those able to interact with existing  
groups in the Department.  [Current research areas represented in the  
Department include differential equations, numerical analysis, optimization,  
systems theory, stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling.]  
  
Applicants should send a vita and a summary of their current research  
program, and have three letters of reference sent to:  
  Mathematics Recruitment Committee,  
  Department of Mathematics and Statistics,  
  University of Maryland Baltimore County,  
  Baltimore, MD 21250.  
Screening of applicants will commence December 1, 2002, and will continue  
until the position is filled.


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4.7 Faculty Positions: NCKU Taiwan


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Faculty Positions: NCKU, Taiwan

Contributed by: M.C. Shih, mcshih@mail.ncku.edu.tw

National Cheng Kung University  
Department of Mechanical Engineering   
Taiwan   
  
NCKU has open faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full   
Professor level beginning February 2003.  The successful candidate must  
have a strong background and research interest in Automatic Control   
Engineering.  A Ph.D. in engineering or related physical science disciplines   
is required.  Appointment rank will be commensurate with qualifications and  
experience of the applicant.  Applicants should send (a) a curriculum,  
(b) a set of reprints of representative publications, (c) a photocopy of  
PhD diploma or certificate, (d) a written plan describing proposed research  
thrusts and teaching interests and (e) two letters of recommendation to  
 The Search Committee,   
 Department of Mechanical Engineering  
 National Cheng Kung University  
 Taiwan  
 Tainan, 70101.  
Applications received after November 16, 2002 will not be considered. The  
position could be still open for the second deadline February 28, 2003, if  
the faculty member were needed in the summer semester. Please via  
e-mail: mcshih@mail.ncku.edu.tw


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4.8 Faculty Positions: UC Riverside USA


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Faculty Positions: UC Riverside, USA

Contributed by: Cheryl Foster Brusuelas, cheryl@ee.ucr.edu

                 University of California, Riverside  
        Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering  
  
The University of California at Riverside invites applications for tenure-  
track and/or tenured faculty positions at all levels in Electrical and   
Computer Engineering starting in the 2003/04 academic year. Applicants should   
have earned a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.   
While candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered, the   
priority areas are: Communication Devices and Networks, VLSI Design, Embedded   
Systems, CAD, Image and Video Processing, and Nano-fabrication and Nano-  
technology. Candidates for tenure-track positions must provide evidence of   
outstanding potential in research and teaching. Candidates for tenured   
positions must have record of exceptional achievements in research and   
teaching. Candidates from industry are encouraged to apply. Salary level will   
be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  
   
Applicant should send a letter of professional intent addressing teaching and   
research objectives, a curriculum vitae, and the names, postal and email   
addresses and telephone numbers of at least five references to: Electrical   
Engineering Search Committee Chair, A220 Bourns Hall, University of   
California, Riverside, CA 92521. To receive full consideration, applications   
must be received by January 31, 2003. Late applications will be considered   
until all positions are filled.  
  
UC Riverside is a major research institution and a member of the ten-campus   
University of California System, widely regarded as one of the best systems   
of public higher education in the world. Riverside is located between Los   
Angeles, Palm Springs, and San Diego with affordable housing and easy access   
to beaches, mountains, cultural activities, and other attractions. For more   
information, visit: www.ee.ucr or www.ucr.edu.   
  
The University of California at Riverside is an Equal Opportunity and   
Affirmative Action Employer. 


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4.9 PhD: Delft Univ of Technology the Netherlands


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PhD: Delft Univ of Technology, the Netherlands

Contributed by: Jacob van der Woude, j.w.vanderwoude@its.tudelft.nl

     PhD position in mathematical system and control theory  
           Delft University of Technology (TUD)  
     Faculty of Information Technology and Systems (ITS)  
         Subgroup Mathematical System Theory (MST)  
  
  
Subject to the final approval of the dean of the faculty ITS of the TUD the   
subgroup MST will have a PhD position available at the beginning of 2003.   
  
The research team of the subgroup consists of Prof. Geert Jan Olsder, Prof.   
Anton Stoorvogel, Dr. Willem de Koning and Dr. Jacob van der Woude. In   
the research team various aspects of system and control theory are studied.   
Current topics of interest are switching networks, structured systems,   
discrete event systems, financial mathematics, control of distributed  
parameter systems, optimal control, systems with constraints on inputs   
or states, fault detection and isolation and robust control.  
  
Recently two PhD research topics have been formulated explicitly:  
1. The use of Hilbert space methods in the analysis and design of  
   controllers for switching electrical networks, in particular for   
   pulse width modulated DC to DC converters.     
2. Control design for systems subject to constraints on inputs   
   and/or states of the system. In particular, stabilization,  
   disturbance rejection, and robust control are studied in this  
   context.  
  
Candidates who have an interest in one or both of the above topics, or in an   
other topic within the research activities of the subgroup, are requested to   
respond. They should have a solid background in the mathematics of system   
and control theory.  Interested candidates are kindly asked to quickly send   
their information to the address below, preferably by email. The application   
should include a curriculum vitae (with details on qualifications, grades,   
experience, achievements and so on) and should indicate if the applicant has   
a specific interest for either one of these projects.  
  
   Jacob van der Woude                                         
   Faculty Information Technology and Systems                  
   Delft University of Technology                              
   Mekelweg 4, room 06.250, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands     
   tel. : (31)-15-2783834, fax. : (31)-15-2787255              
   Email: j.w.vanderwoude@its.tudelft.nl


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4.10 PhD: Integrated Voluntary Control of Paraplegic Standing


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PhD: Integrated Voluntary Control of Paraplegic Standing

Contributed by: Henrik Gollee, h.gollee@mech.gla.ac.uk

PhD scholarship is available at the Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering,   
University of Glasgow, UK, for research on integrated voluntary control of  
unsupported paraplegic standing. The duration of the scholarship is 3 years.  
  
This project is aimed at research into control systems for restoration of  
stable unsupported standing in people with impaired balance, and particularly  
those with a spinal cord injury (SCI). For several reasons, standing therapy  
is a highly important aspect of rehabilitation. The scientific basis of the  
work is the challenge to develop an integrated control approach in which  
artificial controllers of the paralysed lower limbs act in concert with the  
voluntary postural control actions of the upper body. We will investigate  
high-level strategies for integrating these two parts of the posture  
stabilisation system. We will also investigate the significance of higher-  
order components in natural ankle control during standing, and seek to use  
the results to inform the design process for artificial ankle controllers.  
An experimental study will be carried out with intact and paraplegic human  
subjects using an instrumented standing apparatus, the Multi-purpose  
Rehabilitation Frame (MRF). More details at: http://fesnet.eng.gla.ac.uk/CRE/  
  
Candidates should have a sound background in feedback control systems  
or in the neurophysiology of posture control. Experience with control  
design and analysis using Matlab/ Simulink and with C/C++ programming  
would be beneficial.  
  
Further information can be found http://fesnet.eng.gla.ac.uk/CRE/   
Send applications to Professor Ken Hunt (k.hunt@mech.gla.ac.uk) or  
Dr. Henrik Gollee (h.gollee@mech.gla.ac.uk), Department of Mechanical  
Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.


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4.11 PhD: University of Girona Spain


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PhD: University of Girona, Spain

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

PhD fellowships: University of Girona, Spain  
  
We are urgently seeking candidates (non Spanish nationals) for two Ph.D.  
positions at the Research Group of Modal Intervals and Control Engineering  
of the University of Girona in Spain. The four-year Ph.D. fellowships are  
offered by the doctorate program "Information Technologies" in the frame of  
International Graduate School of Catalonia to be started in 2003.  
  
The general field of research is robust control, modal interval analysis and   
supervision of dynamic processes subjected to parametric uncertainties,   
nonlinearities and dynamic couplings, with a view towards the applications of   
the results to diverse relevant fields like robotics, structural control and   
diagnosis, chemical/petrochemical manufacturing processes, etc. The   
multidisciplinary aspect, incorporating successful techniques from other   
fields such as artificial intelligence, ecosystem with physical agents and   
computer science, is also emphasized.   
  
Deadline: the application documents should be received not later than the  
6th November of 2002.   
  
For further details about the fellowships (complete announcement), please   
contact by email as soon as possible with   
 Prof. Josep Vehi   
 Director of the doctorate program "Information Technologies"  
 Dept d'Electronica, Informatica i Automatica   
 University of Girona  
 17071 Girona, Spain  
 email. vehi@eia.udg.es


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4.12 PhD: University of Twente The Netherlands


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PhD: University of Twente, The Netherlands

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

Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems using Optimal Control (ADHOC)  
Interdisciplinary PhD Project  
  
For this project at the University of Twente, jointly initiated by the  
Department of Computer Science and the Department of Applied Mathematics, we  
are inviting applications of qualified PhD candidates. The project aims at  
the application of optimal control theory to the design and analysis of  
hybrid systems. Hybrid systems are systems where the behaviour is a  
combination of discrete and continuous dynamics. The interdisciplinary nature  
of this combination asks for an integration of theory and methods from both  
systems theory and computer science. The project is funded by the Netherlands  
Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and has a duration of four years.  
  
Profile  
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in mathematics and  
mathematical systems theory, specifically the calculus of variations and  
optimal control theory. A background in computer science is a pre but not a   
must. He or she should have a clear interest in applying systems theoretic  
concepts to computer science fields like automata theory, model checking and  
symbolic representation. The candidate should enjoy working in an  
internationally oriented research environment. Communicative skills and the  
ability to work in a team are essential.  
  
Appointment and salary  
The candidate will be employed by the faculty of Electrical Engineering,  
Mathematics, and Computer Science (EEMCS) for a period of 4 years. The  
monthly gross salary ranges from EUR 1795 in the first year to EUR 2110 in  
the fourth year. The candidate will enroll in the PhD programs of the Dutch  
Institute of Systems and Control (DISC) and the Institute for Programming   
Research and Algorithmics (IPA).  
  
Information about the groups cooperating in this project can be found at  
the URLs www.math.utwente.nl/ssb/index_eng.htm and fmt.cs.utwente.nl.  
  
Further information may be obtained from the project team:  
Professor Ed Brinksma (brinksma@cs.utwente.nl),  
Dr Rom Langerak (langerak@cs.utwente.nl),  
Dr Jan Willem Polderman (j.w.polderman@math.utwente.nl),  
and Professor Arjan van der Schaft (a.j.vanderschaft@math.utwente.nl).  
  
Please send your application by email to the persons above.  
Your application should consist of a letter, a curriculum vitae (including  
detailed information regarding your academic degree) and the names and  
addresses of two referees.

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4.13 PhD SCHOLARSHIPS: National ICT Australia


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PhD SCHOLARSHIPS: National ICT Australia

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

The National ICT Australia (NICTA) Centre of Excellence in Information and  
Communication Technology is a new initiative from the Commonwealth government  
under its policy of "Backing Australia's Ability".  
  
NICTA will substantially enhance scholarship and research opportunities for  
top graduates wishing to do a PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Computer  
Science, Telecommunications or any ICT area of Electrical Engineering.  
  
To be eligible for NICTA support, graduate students should apply for PhD  
admission at either the Australian National University in Canberra or the  
University of New South Wales in Sydney. Students are also strongly  
recommended to apply for any other scholarship for which they are eligible.  
  
For details, please visit the NICTA website: http://nicta.edu.au/phd.html


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4.14 PhD and Post-Doc: NTNU Norway


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PhD and Post-Doc: NTNU, Norway

Contributed by: Olav Egeland, Olav.Egeland@itk.ntnu.no

The Centre of Excellence in Ships and Ocean Structures at NTNU is looking  
for highly qualified candidates for 5 -10 positions for PhD students,   
Post-Docs, and Visiting Researchers in the area of marine control systems.  
Candidates should have a background in Automatic Control or Applied Math,  
preferably with a specialization to nonlinear control of mechanical   
systems, aerospace systems or marine systems.     
  
PhD students will normally be paid 37 000 Euro per year over three or four  
years. Post-Docs will be hired for one or two years, and will normally be  
paid 46 500 Euro per year. The Centre of Excellence is presented on  
  http://www.marin.ntnu.no/research/CoE/   
and detailed instructions for applicants are found on   
  http://www.marin.ntnu.no/research/CoE/announcement.html   
The application deadline is set to 15 November 2002. However, submission   
of applications by regular mail with email notification to   
  Olav.Egeland@itk.ntnu.no  
is encouraged until a week after the publication of this eletter.  
  
Informal enquiries about the positions can be sent to  
Professor Olav Egeland (Olav.Egeland@itk.ntnu.no)  
Professor Thor I. Fossen (tif@itk.ntnu.no)  
Professor A. Sorensen (asgeir.sorensen@marin.ntnu.no)


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4.15 PhD and postdoc: NTNU Nat Gas Res Ctr Norway


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PhD and postdoc: NTNU, Nat Gas Res Ctr, Norway

Contributed by: Sigurd Skogestad, skoge@chemeng.ntnu.no

NTNU Natural Gas Research Center, Trondheim, Norway	  
http://www.ntnu.no/ngrc  
  
8 dr.ing. (Ph.D.) scholarships and 3 post-doc. positions available for  
challenging and stimulating research projects. The production, processing and  
conversion of natural gas are expected to be very important activities in  
Norway for the next 50-100 years. It is an expressed goal that Norway should  
become a world leading technology provider within this sector.  As a result,  
considerable funding is made available for R&D in this area.  The main  
objective of the Center is to provide high quality research as well as to  
educate candidates within the area of production, processing and conversion  
of natural gas.  The Center works closely with international research  
institutions and industry, and a formal co-operation agreement with Statoil  
is expected to be signed in the near future.  
  
The background of the candidates could be Control Engineering, Chemical  
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and related disciplines.  The  
Ph.D scholarships of about $1900 per month (after taxes) are normally given  
for four years (inluding some teaching).  The post-doc's (about $2700/month)  
are normally recruited for two years.  
  
The persons recruited will be working in the following main research areas:  
1. Integrated Processes  
2. Active Control in Operation Areas  
3. Process Intensification   
  
If you like, please indicate priorities regarding research areas in your   
application.  
  
Contact Persons  
1. Professor Bjarne Foss, Department of Engineering Cybernetics,   
   Bjarne.Foss@itk.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594476  
2. Professor Truls Gundersen, Department of Energy and Process Engineering,   
   Truls.Gundersen@tev.ntnu.no, phone +47-73593721  
3. Associate Professor Olav Bolland, Department of Energy and Process   
   Engineering, Olav.Bolland@tev.ntnu.no, phone +47-73591604  
4. Professor Sigurd Skogestad, Department of Chemical Engineering,   
   Sigurd.Skogestad@chemeng.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594154  
5. Professor Hallvard Svendsen, Department of Chemical Engineering,   
   Hallvard.Svendsen@chemeng.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594100  
  
Application deadline: November 17th, 2002  
Send application to one of the above (marked IME-243/02 for Ph.D. or IME-  
244/02 for postdoc). Please include CV and information about results (grades)  
from previous studies.


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4.16 Post-Doc: CREA Paris France


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Post-Doc: CREA, Paris, France

Contributed by: Helene Frankowska , franko@poly.polytechnique.fr

Post Doctoral positions in mathematical nonlinear control theory for periods  
from 3 up to 12 months are available at CREA, ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE, PARIS,  
FRANCE for years 2003/2006.  
  
The major research themes are stochastic and deterministic control theory with  
possible applications to models of economy, finance and the reinforcement  
learning. The following areas of applied athematics are concerned :  
  
* Deterministic and Stochastic Optimal Control under State Constraints  
* Stochastic Viability and Invariance  
* Tracking Problems, Output Regulation  
* First and Second Order Hamilton-Jacobi Equations  
  
These fellowships are proposed in framework of the Research Training Network  
"Evolution Equations for Deterministic and Stochastic Systems" of the   
European Commission. See  
http://fraise.univ-brest.fr/~eveq/ for more details on the project and   
requirements concerning potential candidates.  
  
Send your questions and/or applications including a CV to  
Helene Frankowska  
CREA, Ecole Polytechnique  
1, Rue Descartes,   
75005 Paris France  
tel. 33-(0)1-55-55-80-89  
fax. 33-(0)1-43-25-29-44


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4.17 Post-Doc: INPG CNRS France


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Post-Doc: INPG, CNRS, France

Contributed by: Alina Besancon-Voda, Alina.Besancon@inpg.fr

Post-Doctoral position in automatic control and electronics, for 12 months,  
starting as soon as possible (before end of 2002).  
  
Topics: "Force feedback nano-manipulator realisation for physical and  
biological instrumentation and for exploration of micro and nanometrical  
worlds using virtual reality systems".  
  
Laboratories (joint research group): ICA (INPG) and LEPES (CNRS)  
  
The candidate should have background in automatic control, electronics  
(hardware implementation) and software. The candidate should be less than 35  
years and shouldn't have done the PhD in France or shouldn't be doing  
research in a French laboratory.  
  
People from these countries are permitted to apply: Australia, Canada, Korea,  
United States, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Czech   
Republic, Slovac Republic, Switzerland, Turkey, South Africa, Argentina,  
Brazil, Chile, China, Israel, India, Romania, Russia


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4.18 Post-Doc: ISR University of Maryland USA


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Post-Doc: ISR, University of Maryland, USA

Contributed by: Susan Frazier, sue@isr.umd.edu

Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities, Fall 2003  
For Ph.D. recipients in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics   
and related areas.  
  
The Institute for Systems Research (ISR) is an interdisciplinary research  
unit of the University of Maryland. Located in College Park, MD, ISR  
generates fundamental knowledge and technologies for integrated design for  
control of complex engineering systems. The following thrust areas are  
emphasized: Global Communications Systems; Sensor-Actuator Networks;  
Next-Generation Product Realization Systems; Societal Infrastructure Systems;  
Cross-Disciplinary Systems Education  
  
INTEREST AREAS  
A multi-disciplinary team of outstanding scientists and engineers is pursuing  
in-depth studies in the implications and applications of modern computer  
technology to control and communication systems technologies. Extensive  
industrial collaboration is an integral part of the program. ISR's research  
projects encompass a diverse set of systems problems; they include  
intelligent control of processes, electromechanical motion control, wireless  
communication networks, high-speed satellite and terrestrial communication  
networks, telemedicine systems, and virtual factories for the manufacture  
of electromechanical devices.    
  
While we welcome applications from qualified parties with interests in  
systems, control, and communications, we are especially seeking persons for  
research projects on the following topics: AI planning; Air traffic   
management; Auditory feedback in control; Auditory systems research and  
modeling; BioMEMS for proteomic and genomic instrumentation; Biosonar  
research and modeling; Computer network dynamic modeling and congestion  
control; Cooperative control of robots; Electric power system stability and  
control; Motor systems research and modeling; Neuromorphic engineering;  
Integrated microfluidic gas sensors; MEMS and nanofabrication; Networked  
control systems; Networked sensor systems; Nonlinear and geometric control  
of formations; Semiconductor manufacturing processes & systems; Systems  
engineering integration and trade-off analysis; Transportation systems;  
Wireless communication theory  
  
APPOINTMENTS  
ISR Post-doctoral appointments are available for recipients of Ph.D. degrees  
who have interests in systems engineering and its applications. Candidates  
must have received their degrees by August 31 of the same year that the  
appointment begins. Typically, appointments are effective from September  
through August. Academic excellence and outstanding potential for basic  
research weigh heavily in appointment selection.   
  
BENEFITS   
ISR Post-Doctoral appointees enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in  
state-of-the-art research in systems engineering. Exceptional opportunities  
exist for research in collaboration with leading industrial and government  
research laboratories. Appointments offer generous salaries and provide  
excellent benefits.  They are typically for one year and are renewable up to  
a second year based on performance and the availability of funds.  
  
APPLICATION   
To be considered for a post-doctoral appointment, applicants must submit the  
following materials:   
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications,  
- Statement of research interests and goals, including the reason   
  one wishes to participate in this program,   
- Sample publications,   
- Three letters of recommendation,   
- A transcript from the institution where the Ph.D. was (or will be)   
  earned, showing grades in courses taken.  
All materials must be received by the Institute for Systems Research   
by January 15, 2003 to qualify candidates for Fall consideration.  
  
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:  
Institute for Systems Research  
Attn: Post-Doctoral Appointment Review   
2175 A.V. Williams Building   
University of Maryland  
College Park, MD 20742  
  
The Institute for Systems Research is a permanent state-supported institute  
of the University of Maryland, within the A. James Clark School of  
Engineering and the Glenn L. Martin Institute of Technology. ISR is a self-  
sustaining National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center.


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4.19 Post-Doc: Jozef Stefan Inst Slovenia


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Post-Doc: Jozef Stefan Inst, Slovenia

Contributed by: Jus Kocijan, jus.kocijan@ijs.si

Post Doctoral position in applied non-linear control of dynamic systems   
is available at the Department of Computer Automation and Control,  
Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia, for a period up to 18 months.  
  
Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) degree at the time of appointment.  
Candidates with background in control engineering or applied mathematics with  
strong interest and previous experience in one or more of the following areas  
are encouraged to apply for the position: Applied non-linear control, Model  
predictive control, Non-linear systems identification, Multi-model based,  
Modelling and control, Hybrid and switching control.  
   
Software development skills and practical experience is desirable. The  
research will include theoretical studies, software development and  
application studies within a group of PhD students, postdocs, Master degree  
students and industrial collaborators. The project is funded by the European  
Commission under a Research Training Network. The Multi-Agent Control (MAC)  
network is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde,  
Maynooth, NTNU, DTU and the Jozef Stefan Insitute (participants). The  
University of Glasgow acts as the project coordinator. The post carry  
competitive stipend of up to 22000 EUR per year and offer possiblities of  
research related travel.  
  
The European Commission requires that the candidate is aged 35 years or less  
at the time of his appointment and must be a national of a Member State of  
the Community or of an Associated State (excluding Slovenia) or have resided  
in the Community for at least five year prior to the appointment.  
  
Please visit the project web site http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/mac/ for more  
information. Details about the individual vacancies can be found at  
http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/mac/vacancies.htm  
  
Send your inquieries which should include a CV with a publication list to:  
Dr. Jus Kocijan  
Jozef Stefan Institute  
Jamova 39  
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia  
tel. +386 1 4773661, E-mail: jus.kocijan@ijs.si


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4.20 Post-Doc: Magnetic Moments USA


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Post-Doc: Magnetic Moments, USA

Contributed by: Brad Paden, bpaden@mmsb.com

Post-Doc in Control of Artificial Hearts  
  
Magnetic Moments, LLC in Santa Barbara, California is a spin-off from UCSB’s   
Center for Control Engineering and Computation (CCEC). We are working on a   
number of advanced control applications in medical devices and magnetic   
levitation. A postdoctoral position in the control of artificial hearts is   
currently open. Substantial coursework in both nonlinear and multivariable   
control is required. Opportunities exist for participation in CCEC activities   
and publication of research results. Please send CV’s with 2 references to   
Brad Paden (bpaden@mmsb.com).


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4.21 Post Doc:: National ICT Australia Ltd Australia


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Post Doc:: National ICT Australia Ltd, Australia

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

National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) [http://nicta.com.au/] is seeking  
applications from outstanding recent PhD graduates in Systems Engineering and  
Complex Systems disciplines for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellows.   
  
NICTA is a newly founded organisation which builds upon and benefits from the  
research strengths of the Australian National University and the University of  
New South Wales. Senior researchers in the Systems Engineering and Complex  
Systems Program [http://nicta.com.au/seacs.html] include Prof John Moore, Prof  
Brian Anderson, Prof Vic Solo and Prof Andrey Savkin. Research topics  
investigated by current program members include Robust and Optimal control,  
Hybrid systems, Hierarchical systems, Nonlinear systems, Adaptive systems,  
Optimisation methods and their applications.  
  
The advertised postdoctoral positions will be for periods from 3 to 5 years.  
Exceptionally performing researchers will be considered for future continuing  
appointments. Remuneration will be internationally competitive and funds will  
be available for research support and international conference attendance.  
These positions do not come with any undergraduate teaching responsibilities,  
although there are opportunities to be involved with high quality graduate  
level education. Successful applicants will be expected to be involved in the  
PhD student supervision process.  
  
Applicants with an interest in Systems Engineering and Complex Systems should  
contact Prof John Moore, the Research Program Leader, at:  
      Prof John Moore  
      Department of Systems Engineering  
      Research School of Information Sciences and Engineering  
      The Australian National University  
      Canberra ACT 0200  
      AUSTRALIA  
      Phone: +61-2-6125-8686  
      Fax:   +61-2-6125-8660  
      Email: john.moore@anu.edu.au  
There is no closing date as this is a rolling recruitment program. Assessment  
of applications will commence from 18 November 2002. Further details on the  
application procedure and selection criteria can be found at  
[http://nicta.com.au/jobs/postdoc.pdf].


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4.22 PreDoc and PostDoc: Valencia Spain


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PreDoc and PostDoc: Valencia, Spain

Contributed by: Jesus Pico, jpico@aii.upv.es

               PreDoc and PostDoc Visiting Positions  
               Department of Systems Eng. & Control  
              Technical University of Valencia (Spain)  
  
Positions granted by the European Comission within the framework of the   
network Nonlinear and Adaptive Control (II) (http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/naco2).  
  
Period: Available for periods of 6 months up to one year.  
Payment: PreDocs: 1400 Euros/month. PostDocs: 1800 Euros/month.  
  
The research to be carried out may be centered on any of the lines described  
below, depending on the interests of the candidate. Collaboration with the  
other nodes of the network will be encouraged and supported.  
  
The positions are restricted to nationals of a EU member (other than Spain)   
or associated state, or must have resided in a EU state for at least five  
years. They should be aged 35 years or less. Interested candidates should   
send a CV to the following addresses, where further information can also be   
obtained:  
Prof. Pedro Albertos   e-mail: pedro@aii.upv.es   
                       fax: (34) 963879579, tel.: (34) 963879579   
Dr. Jesus Pico         e-mail: jpico@aii.upv.es  
  
Research lines of interest:  
  
- Nonlinear control of mass balance systems  
- Identification and robust nonlinear control using interval methods  
- Discretization of nonlinear continuous time models  
- Identification of systems and associated error bounds. Robust controller  
design. Iterative identification and control. Linear and non-linear models


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4.23 Research Fellow: Univ of New South Wales Australia


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Research Fellow: Univ of New South Wales, Australia

Contributed by: Andrey Savkin, a.savkin@unsw.edu.au

School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications  
University of New South Wales  
Sydney, Australia  
  
This position is funded by the Australian Research Council and the Centre of  
Excellence in Guidance and Control, and will involve carrying out research in  
conjunction with Prof. Andrey Savkin and Dr. David Clements. The successful  
applicant will be appointed for a period of two years.  
  
Applicants should have a completed Ph.D. (or be close to completion) in  
Engineering or Mathematics with specialization in Control Theory. They should  
have a demonstrated ability to carry out research in one or more of the  
following areas: Robust Control and Filtering; Nonlinear Control; Hybrid  
Control Systems; Guidance. Successful applicant may be asked to teach up to  
one undergraduate or postgraduate course per semester. Several short term  
(up to one year) VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW positions are also available.  
  
Salary: \$AUST 48,909 - \$AUST 58,081 based on qualification and experience.  
  
Further information can be obtained from Andrey Savkin on email  
a.savkin@unsw.edu.au or phone 61 2 93856359 or from David Clements on email  
d.clements@unsw.edu.au.  
  
Applications should include the names, addresses, and emails of at least two  
referees. Send applications to Andrey Savkin on email or fax (61 2 93855993).  
Applications close 20 November 2002.


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4.24 Research Scientist: Clear Science Corp USA


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Research Scientist: Clear Science Corp, USA

Contributed by: Henry A. Carlson, hcarlson@htva.net

Research Scientist:  Clear Science Corp.  
  
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position of Research  
Scientist at Clear Science Corp. in Harford, NY.  Requirements include a   
h.D. in Engineering or Mathematics with demonstrated experience in Control  
Design applied to physics-based systems. The successful candidate will be  
responsible for development of reduced-order models and control system  
design in a flow control project involving fluid dynamics. Requisite skills  
include programming in C++/Fortran, Mathmatica, and Matlab. Clear Science  
Corp. is located in the Fingerlakes region of Upstate New York near Cornell  
University. Co-location (in US only) may be considered to accomodate special  
circumstances.  Salary will be competitive by industry standards based   
on qualifications and experience.    
  
Please send inquiries including resume/CV to:  
 Henry A. Carlson, Ph.D.  
 Clear Science Corp.  
 663 Owego Hill Road  
 Harford, NY  13784  
 Voice:  607-844-9171  
 FAX:  607-844-4150

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4.25 Faculty Position: Nat Chiao-Tung Univ Taiwan


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Faculty Position: Nat Chiao-Tung Univ, Taiwan

Contributed by: T. S. Liu, tsliu@cc.nctu.edu.tw

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University  
This department intends to recruit one faculty member, starting from Feb.   
1st, 2003.  The requirements and qualification are described as follows:  
One faculty position is available in the area of Control.  Applicants must   
have received a Ph.D. degree before Dec. 31, 2002, and should have proven   
record of scholarly contributions, or demonstrated potential for quality   
research.  Those experienced in advanced research areas are especially   
welcomed. In addition, applicants in the Control area should be able to   
support teaching of the courses: Linear System Theory, Digital Control, or   
Electronics.    
  
For those who are interested to seek the faculty positions, described as   
above, please send the C.V., publication list and two recommendation letters   
(one of them should be from the applicantˇ¦s Ph.D. dissertation advisor) to   
the following address by Nov. 1, 2002 (post marked).  
  
Professor Wu-Shung Fu  
Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering  
National Chiao-Tung University  
Hsinchu, Taiwan 30010  
  
Applicant should provide the e-mail address and phone number, with which the   
department can contact. Remind that all the documentation supplied by the   
applicant will not be returned after the entire recruit processes are   
completed.

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Advanced Fuzzy Systems Design and Applications

Contributed by: Yaochu Jin, yaochu.jin@hre-ftr.f.rd.honda.co.jp

Advanced Fuzzy Systems Design and Applications  
Springer/Physica Verlag (ISBN: 3-7908-1537-3)  
  
From the Abstract  
  
In this book, fuzzy rules are designed mainly for modeling, control and  
optimization. Along with the discussion of the methods, several real-world   
application examples in the above fields, including robotics, process control  
and intelligent vehicle systems are described. Illustrative figures are also  
given to accompany  the most important methods and concepts. To make the book  
self-contained, fundamental theories as well as a few selected advanced  
topics about fuzzy systems, neural networks and evolutionary algorithms have  
been provided. Therefore, this book is a valuable reference for researchers,  
practitioners and students in many fields of science and engineering.  
  
Publisher Website:  
http://www.springer.de/cgi-bin/search_book.pl?isbn=3-7908-1537-3  
  
Contents  
  
Preface  
Chapter 1 Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems  
Chapter 2 Evolutionary Algorithms  
Chapter 3 Artificial Neural Networks  
Chapter 4 Conventional Data-driven Fuzzy systems Design  
Chapter 5 Neural Network Based Fuzzy Systems Design  
Chapter 6 Evolutionary Design of Fuzzy Systems  
Chapter 7 Knowledge Discovery by Extracting Interpretable Fuzzy Rules  
Chapter 8 Fuzzy Knowledge Incorporation into Neural Networks  
Chapter 9 Fuzzy Preferences Incorporation into Multiobjective Optimization


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5.2 Coding Approaches to Fault Tolerance in Combinational and Dynamic Systems


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Coding Approaches to Fault Tolerance in Combinational and Dynamic Systems

Contributed by: Chris Hadjicostis, chadjic@uiuc.edu

        CODING APPROACHES TO FAULT TOLERANCE   
        in Combinational and Dynamic Systems   
          Christoforos N. Hadjicostis   
  
216 pp., hardcover, ISBN 0-7923-7624-2, Kluwer Academic Boston, 2002. For  
pricing and additional information: http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-7923-7624-2   
   
The book describes coding approaches for designing fault-tolerant systems,  
i.e., systems which exhibit structured redundancy in a way that enables them  
to distinguish between correct and incorrect results or between valid and  
invalid states.  Since redundancy is expensive and counter-intuitive to the  
traditional notion of system design, the book focuses on resource-efficient  
methodologies that avoid excessive use of redundancy by exploiting the  
algorithmic or dynamic structure of a particular combinational or dynamic  
system.   
   
The first part of the book focuses on fault-tolerant combinational systems,  
providing a review of von Neumann's classical work on Probabilistic Logics  
(including some more recent work on noisy gates) and describing the use of  
arithmetic coding and algorithm-based fault-tolerant schemes in algebraic  
settings.  The second part of the book focuses on fault tolerance in dynamic  
systems and also discusses how, in a dynamic system setting, one can relax  
the traditional assumption that the error-correcting mechanism is fault-free  
by using distributed error correcting mechanisms.  The final chapter presents  
a methodology for fault diagnosis in discrete event systems that are   
described by Petri net models; coding techniques are used to quickly detect   
and identify failures.   
  
Contents:   
Chapter 1:  Introduction and Background   
Chapter 2:  Reliable Combinational Systems out of Unreliable Components   
Chapter 3:  ABFT for Combinational Systems   
Chapter 4:  Redundant Implementations of Algebraic Machines   
Chapter 5:  Redundant Implementations of Discrete-Time Linear   
             Time-Invariant Dynamic Systems    
Chapter 6:  Redundant Implementations of Linear Finite-State Machines   
Chapter 7:  Unreliable Error-Correction in Dynamic Systems   
Chapter 8:  Coding Approaches for Fault Detection and Identification in   
             Discrete Event Systems   
Chapter 9:  Conclusions and Future Directions


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5.3 Flow Control by Feedback


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Flow Control by Feedback

Contributed by: Ole Morten Aamo and Miroslav Krstic, krstic@ucsd.edu

Flow Control by Feedback  
Ole Morten Aamo and Miroslav Krstic  
Springer, 2002, ISBN 1-85233-669-2  
Tentative Price: $80  
  
From Springer back cover:  
The emergence of flow control as a field of research is owed to breakthroughs  
in MEMS technology, allowing instrumentation of flows on extremely short  
length and time scales. Dedicated to tools for control algorithm design, the  
book brings together control theoretic and fluid mechanics expertise in an  
exhaustive exposition of existing research results on stabilization and  
mixing of fluid flows.   
  
The contents structure is ideal for instruction on flow control as a module  
in fluid dynamics courses, nonlinear control courses, or courses on infinite  
dimensional systems. For this purpose, the book includes self contained  
introductory sections on Navier-Stokes equations, linear and nonlinear  
control, and MEMS actuators and sensors.   
  
Contents  
1. INTRODUCTION  
2. GOVERNING EQUATIONS  
   Kinematics * Conservation of Mass * Conservation of Momentum *  
   Dimensionless Navier-Stokes * Linearized Navier-Stokes * Prototype  
   Flows * Spatial Discretization  
3. CONTROL THEORETIC PRELIMINARIES  
   LTI Systems (LQG, H-infinity) * Nonlinear Systems (Lyapunov, Backsteppipng)  
4. STABILIZATION  
   Linearization and Reduced Order Methods * Spatial Invariance Yields  
   Localized Control * Lyapunov stabilization approach * Suppression of  
   Vortex Shedding  
5. MIXING  
   Dynamical Systems Approach * Destabilization of 2D Channel Flow *   
   Optimal Mixing in 3D Pipe Flow * Particle Dispersion in Bluff Body Wakes  
6. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS  
   Controlling Small-Scale Features * MEMS Sensors and Actuators  
BIBLIOGRAPHY  
INDEX  
  
Authors' web pages:  
http://www.marin.ntnu.no/~aamo/  
http://mae.ucsd.edu/research/krstic/


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5.4 Robust Multivariable Control of Aerospace Systems


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Robust Multivariable Control of Aerospace Systems

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

Robust Multivariable Control of Aerospace Systems  
by   
Declan Bates and Ian Postlethwaite,  
Control and Instrumentation Research Group,  
Dept. of Engineering, University of Leicester, U.K.  
  
  
This new book is based on a set of lecture notes for a course on robust   
multivariable control of aerospace systems given at the Aerospace Engineering   
Department of the Technical University of Delft in 2001.  
The text describes the theory and application of robust control methods to a   
wide variety of aerospace control systems, including V/STOL aircraft,   
helicopters, civil transport aircraft, satellites and jet engines.   
Connections between robust control techniques and classical design and   
analysis methods used in the aerospace industry are emphasised throughout,   
and mathematical systems theory is minimised in favour of results that   
enhance insight and intuition.  
Topics covered in detail include:   
uncertainty models and robustness measures for SISO and MIMO aerospace   
control systems, LFT-based uncertainty modelling and mu-analysis,   
mixed-sensitivity H-infinity and H-infinity loop-shaping design methods,   
direct incorporation of flying qualities specification via two degree-of-  
freedom design, model and controller order reduction, anti-windup, bumpless   
transfer and scheduling of multivariable aerospace control systems.  
  
Audience: The book will be of interest to students who have taken at least   
one course in classical flight dynamics and control, and who wish to   
understand both the advantages and limitations of modern robust control   
techniques for aerospace applications. The book should also be of interest to   
researchers and industrial practitioners working in the area of aerospace   
control systems.   
  
Published by: DUP Science, Delft University Press, 2002, ISBN: 90-407-2317-6  



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Contents: Automatica

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

Contents: Automatica, December, 2002  
Volume 38, Issue 12  
  
For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions  
visit http://www.autsubmit.com  
  
Regular papers  
  
B. Ninness, S. Gibson  
Quantifying the accuracy of Hammerstein model estimation  
  
C. A. Woolsey and N. E. Leonard  
Stabilizing underwater vehicle motion using internal rotors  
  
E.G. Gilbert and I. Kolmanovsky  
Nonlinear tracking control in the presence of state and control  
constraints: A generalized reference governor  
  
Brief papers  
  
Zhi-Hong Guan, Guanrong Chen, Xinghuo Yu, Yi Qin  
Robust decentralized stabilization for a class of large- scale time-delay  
uncertain impulsive dynamical systems  
  
V. V. Patel, G. Deodhare, T. Viswanath  
Some applications of randomized algorithms for control system design  
  
Y. I. Lee, B. Kouvaritakis, M. Cannon  
Constrained receding horizon predictive control for nonlinear systems  
  
M. Steinbuch  
Repetitive control for systems with uncertain period-time  
  
M. J. Grimble  
Controller performance benchmarking and tuning using generalized minimum  
variance control  
  
Delin Chu, M. Malabre  
Numerically reliable design for propertional and derivative state-feedback  
decoupling controller  
  
B. Codrons, B. D. O. Anderson, M. Gevers  
Closed-loop identification with an unstable or nonminimum phase controller  
  
G. Ferrari-Trecate, F. A. Cuzzola, D. Mignone, M. Morari  
  
Analysis of discrete-time piecewise affine and hybrid systems  
  
F. Andreev, D. Auckly, S. Gosavi, L. Kapitanski, A.Kelkar, W. White  
Matching, linear systems, and the ball and beam  
  
Y. Boers, H. Driessen  
  
Hybrid state estimation: A target tracking application  
  
Yong Feng, Xinghuo Yu, Zhihong Man  
Non-singular adaptive terminal sliding mode control of rigid manipulators  
  
L. Menini, A. Tornambe  
Velocity observers for non-linear mechanical systems subject to non-smooth  
impacts  
  
B. E. A. Milani  
Piecewise-affine Lyapunov functions for discrete-time linear systems with  
saturating controls  
  
Technical communiques  
  
M. Ishitobi, K. Kashiwamoto  
Nyquist stability criterion of intrinsic zeros for continuous-time pure  
imaginary zeros  
  
Correspondence items  
  
Christopher J. Damaren  
  
Comments on "Fully magnetic attitude control for spacecraft subject to  
gravity gradient"  
  
Book reviews  
  
I. Mareels, R. Akmeliawati  
Flight control systems, practical issues in design and implementation, by  
Roger W. Pratt  
  
Bradley E. Bishop  
Behavior-based robotics, by Ronald C. Arkin


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6.2 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control


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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Contributed by: Cheryl Stewart, trac@bu.edu

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control  
August 2002  
  
Stabilization of a class of underactuated mechanical systems via  
interconnection and damping assignment   
Ortega, R.; Spong, M.W.; Gomez-Estern, F.; Blankenstein, G.   
Page(s): 1218 -1233  
  
Perturbation analysis for online control and optimization of stochastic  
fluid models   
Cassandras, C.G.; Wardi, Y.; Melamed, B.; Sun, G.; Panayiotou, C.G.   
Page(s): 1234 -1248  
   
Adaptive control of nonlinearly parameterized systems: the smooth feedback  
case   
Wei Lin; Chunjiang Qian  
Page(s): 1249 -1266  
  
Optimal resource allocation in new product development projects: a control-  
theoretic approach   
Yanfeng Wang; Perkins, J.R.; Khurana, A.   
 Page(s): 1267 -1276  
  
Finite sample properties of indirect nonparametric closed-loop identification   
Welsh, J.S.; Goodwin, G.C.   
Page(s): 1277 -1292  
  
Discontinuous feedback stabilization of minimum-phase semilinear infinite-  
imensional systems with application to chemical tubular reactor   
Orlov, Y.; Dochain, D.   
Page(s): 1293 -1304  
  
An analysis and design method for discrete-time linear systems under  
nested saturation   
Bateman, A.; Zongli Lin   
Page(s): 1305 -1310  
  
A novel error observer-based adaptive output feedback approach for control  
of uncertain systems   
Hovakimyan, N.; Nardi, F.; Calise, A.J.   
Page(s): 1310 -1314  
  
Cheap control performance of a class of nonright-invertible nonlinear  
systems   
Braslavsky, J.H.; Middleton, R.H.; Freudenberg, J.S.   
Page(s): 1314 -1319  
  
On identifiability of linear time-delay systems   
Orlov, Y.; Belkoura, L.; Richard, J.P.; Dambrine, M.   
Page(s): 1319 -1324  
  
Global estimation of n unknown frequencies   
Marino, R.; Tomei, P.   
Page(s): 1324 -1328  
  
Finite sample properties of system identification methods   
Campi, M.C.; Weyer, E.   
Page(s): 1329 -1334  
  
A globally stabilizing hybrid variable structure control strategy   
Ferrara, A.; Magnani, L.; Scattolini, R.   
Page(s): 1334 -1337  
  
Tracking trajectories of feedforward systems   
Mazenc, F.; Bowong, S.   
Page(s): 1338 -1342  
  
Optimal control of a resource-sharing multiprocessor with periodic  
maintenance   
Kogan, K.; Lou, S.; Herbon, A.   
Page(s): 1342 -1346  
  
Controller synthesis for sign-invariant impulse response   
Darbha, S.; Bhattacharyya, S.P.   
Page(s): 1346 -1351  
  
Stationary filter for linear minimum mean square error estimator of discrete-  
time markovian jump systems   
Costa, O.L.V.; Guerra, S.   
Page(s): 1351 -1356  
  
Global stabilization of cascade systems by C/sup 0/ partial-state feedback   
Wei Lin; Pongvuthithum, R.   
Page(s): 1356 -1362  
  
Periodic stabilization of look-ahead filters in VLSI implementation   
Cishen Zhang; Lihua Xie   
Page(s): 1362 -1366  
  
Aircraft turbofan engine linear model with uncertain eigenvalues   
Leibov, R.   
Page(s): 1367 -1369  
  
Asymptotic learning control for a class of cascaded nonlinear uncertain  
systems   
Zhihua Qu; Jianxin Xu   
Page(s): 1369 -1376  
  
Repeatability of inverse kinematics algorithms for mobile manipulators   
Tchon, K.   
Page(s): 1376 -1380  
  
Nonrobustness of closed-loop stability for infinite-dimensional systems  
under sample and hold   
Rebarber, R.; Townley, S.   
Page(s): 1381 -1385  
  
The polynomial approach to the LQ non-gaussian regulator problem   
Germani, A.; Mavelli, G.   
Page(s): 1385 -1391  
  
Motion and shape identification with vision and range  
Takahashi, S.; Ghosh, B.K.   
Page(s): 1392 -1396  
  
On nonlinear controllability and series expansions for lagrangian systems  
with dissipative forces   
Cortes, J.; Martinez, S.; Bullo, F.   
Page(s): 1396 -1401  
  
Controllability of switched linear systems   
Guangming Xie; Dazhong Zheng; Long Wang   
Page(s): 1401 -1405  
  
Comment on "A new method for the nonlinear transformation of means and  
covariances in filters and estimators"   
Lefebvre, T.; Bruyninckx, H.; De Schutter, J.   
Page(s): 1406 -1408  
  
Comment on "A new method for the nonlinear transformation of means and  
covariances in filters and estimators" [authors' reply]   
Julier, S.; Uhlmann, J.   
Page(s): 1408 -1409


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6.3 Contents: Jour of Guidance Control and Dynamics


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Contents: Jour of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics

Contributed by: Jen Samuels, Managing Editor, jens@aiaa.org

Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics  
Vol. 25, No. 6, Nov./Dec. 2002  
  
FULL-LENGTH PAPERS  
Adaptive Output Feedback for High-Bandwidth Flight Control  
  N. Kim, A. J. Calise, N. Hovakimyan, J. V. R. Prasad, E. Corban, pp. 993  
Strictly Positive Real H2 Controller Synthesis via Iterative Algorithms for   
Convex Optimization  
  T. Shimomura and S. P. Pullen, pp. 1003   
Hierarchical Approach to Adaptive Control for Improved Flight Safety   
  M. Idan, M. Johnson, A. J. Calise, pp. 1012  
Spherical µ with Application to Flight Control Analysis  
  S. Ishimoto and F. Terui, pp. 1021  
Modeling and Computing Worst-Case Uncertainty Combinations for Flight   
Control Systems Analysis  
  T. Mannchen, D. G. Bates, I. Postlethwaite, pp. 1029  
Blending Methodology of Linear Parameter Varying Control Synthesis of F-16   
Aircraft System  
  J.-Y. Shin, G. J. Balas, M. A. Kaya, pp. 1040   
Adaptive Estimation Methodology for Helicopter Blade Structural Damage   
Detection  
  J. Alkahe, Y. Oshman, O. Rand, pp. 1049   
Clohessy-Wiltshire Equations Modified to Include Quadratic Drag  
  T. Carter and M. Humi, pp. 1058   
Local Regularization of the Restricted Elliptic Three-Body Problem in  
Rotating Coordinates  
  J. A. Kechichian, pp. 1064   
High-Fidelity Linearized J2 Model for Satellite Formation Flight  
  S. A. Schweighart and R. J. Sedwick, pp. 01073   
Spacecraft Adaptive Attitude and Power Tracking with Variable Speed Control   
Moment Gyroscopes  
  H. Yoon and P. Tsiotras, 1081   
Lidar-Based Hazard Avoidance for Safe Landing on Mars  
  A. E. Johnson, A. R. Klumpp, J. B. Collier, A. A. Wolf, pp. 1091   
Error Analysis of a Low-Low Satellite-to-Satellite Tracking Mission  
  J. Kim and B. D. Tapley, pp. 1100   
Dynamics/Control of a Radio Telescope Receiver Supported by a Tethered   
Aerostat  
  M. Nahon, G. Gilardi, C. Lambert, pp. 1107   
Influence of Wind Speed on Airship Dynamics  
  J. R. Azinheira, E. C. de Paiva, S. S. Bueno, pp. 1116   
Two-Bar Model for the Dynamics and Stability of Electrodynamic Tethers  
  J. Peláez M. Ruiz O. López-Rebollal, E. C. Lorenzini, M. L. Cosmo, pp. 1125   
Functional Analysis Approach to Minimum Energy Maneuver Problem for   
Flexible Space Structures  
  H. A. Fujii and S. Suda, pp. 1136   
Target Association Using Detection Methods  
  J. D. Wolfe and J. L. Speyer, pp. 1143   
Observability Analysis of Six-Degree-of-Freedom Configuration Determination   
Using Vector Observations  
  D. Sun and J. L. Crassidis, pp. 1149   
  
ENGINEERING NOTES  
Inverse Dynamics of Aircraft via Reduced-Order Shooting Methods  
  F. Bernelli-Zazzera, G. Cappello, P. Mantegazza, pp. 1158  
Recurrent Neural Network Adaptive Control of Wing-Rock Motion  
  C.-M. Lin and C.-F. Hsu, pp. 1163  
Angular Velocity Determination Directly from Star Tracker Measurements  
  J. L. Crassidis, pp. 1165  
  
BOOK REVIEW  
Review of Analytical Dynamics, D. A. Levinson and A. K. Banerjee, pp. 1169  
  
Subject Index, pp. 1171  
Author Index, pp. 1176  
Chronological Index, pp. 1178  
Book Review Index, pp. 1184


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6.4 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications


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Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications

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

Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications   
Volume 355, Issues 1-3, Pages 1-315 (1 November 2002)  
  
Some results on complete Lie superalgebras, Pages 1-14  
Li Yun Wang and Dao Ji Meng  
  
Computation of sparse circulant permanents via determinants, Pages 15-34  
B. Codenotti and G. Resta  
  
Weighted zeta functions of digraphs, Pages 35-48  
Hirobumi Mizuno and Iwao Sato  
  
Small polynomial matrix presentations of nonnegative matrices, Pages 49-70  
Mike Boyle and Douglas Lind  
  
Matrices with doubly signed generalized inverses, Pages 71-84  
Jia-Yu Shao and Jin-Ling He  
  
The (matrix) discriminant as a determinant, Pages 85-101  
Beresford N. Parlett  
  
Additive idempotence preservers, Pages 103-117  
B. Kuzma  
  
Gaussian quadrature formulae for matrix weights, Pages 119-146  
Antonio J. Duran and Beatriz Polo  
  
Decomposition of Riesz frames and wavelets into a finite union of linearly   
independent sets, Pages 147-159  
Ole Christensen and Alexander M. Lindner  
  
On Grassmannians over *-rings, Pages 161-172  
Marek Golasiski and Francisco Gomez Ruiz  
  
Multiplicative preservers on semigroups of matrices, Pages 173-186  
Wai-Shun Cheung, Shaun Fallat and Chi-Kwong Li  
  
Upper and lower bounds for ranks of matrix expressions using generalized   
inverses, Pages 187-214  
Yongge Tian  
  
Construction of irreducible relative invariant of the prehomogeneous vector   
space , Pages 215-222  
Katsutoshi Amano, Masaki Fujigami and Takeyoshi Kogiso  
  
Perturbation of quadrics, Pages 223-239  
Josep Clotet, M. Dolors Magret and Xavier Puerta  
  
Integral Jordan decomposition of matrices, Pages 241-261  
Inder Bir S. Passi, Klaus W. Roggenkamp and Marcos Soriano  
  
Ranks of tensors, secant varieties of Segre varieties and fat points, Pages   
263-285  
M. V. Catalisano, A. V. Geramita and A. Gimigliano  
  
Sharp upper bounds for the Laplacian graph eigenvalues, Pages 287-295  
Yong-Liang Pan  
  
Stability and inertia theorems for generalized Lyapunov equations,  
Pages 297-314  
Tatjana Stykel  
  
Author index, Page 315  
Editorial Board, Pages ii-iii  
  
Volume 356, Issues 1-3, Pages 1-275 (15 November 2002)  
  
Special Issue on Algebraic Graph Theory  
Special Editors: D. Cvetkovic, W. Haemers, P. Rowlinson  
Editorial board, pp ii-iii  
Preface, pp 1-2  
  
Chromatic polynomials and representations of the symmetric group, pp 3-26  
N. Biggs  
  
Unicyclic graphs with maximal energy, pp 27-36  
Y. Hou, I. Gutman, C.-W. Woo  
  
Constructing fullerene graphs from their eigenvalues and angles, pp 37-56  
D. Cvetkovic, P. Fowler, P. Rowlinson, D. Stevanovic  
  
The complement of the path is determined by its spectrum, pp 57-65  
M. Doob, W.H. Haemers  
  
On the components of NEPS of connected bipartite graphs, pp 66-92  
D. Stevanovic  
  
The Hermitian two-graph and its code, pp 79-93  
W.H. Haemers, E. Kuijken  
  
The changes in indices of modified graphs, pp 95-101  
Z. Bo  
  
Some results on graph spectra, pp 103-111  
E.M. Hagos  
  
The characteristic polynomial of the Laplacian of graphs in  
(a,b)-linear classes, pp 113-121  
C.S. Oliveira, N.M. Maia de Abreu, S. Jurkiewicz  
  
Exponents of tuples of nonnegative matrices, pp 123-134  
D.D. Olesky, B. Shader, P. van den Driessche  
  
Star complements and switching in graphs, pp 135-143  
P. Rowlinson, P.S. Jackson  
  
Polynomial reconstruction and terminal vertices, pp 145-156  
I. Sciriha  
  
The subconstituent algebra of a distance-regular graph; thin modules  
with endpoint one, pp 157-187  
P. Terwilliger  
  
Graphs with least eigenvalue -2; a historical survey and recent  
developments in maximal exceptional graphs, pp 189-210  
D. Cvetkovic  
  
  
Computers and discovery in algebraic graph theory, pp 211-230  
P. Hansen, H. Melot  
  
On automorphisms of circulant digraphs on p^m vertices, p an odd prime,  
pp 231-252  
I. Kovacs  
  
Forest matrices around the Laplacian matrix, pp 253-274  
P. Chebotarev, R. Agaev  
  
Author index  
pp 275


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11th Medit. Conf. on Control and Automation

Contributed by: Maja Matijasevic, mmatijasevic@ieee.org

                   Announcement and Call for Papers  
     11th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation  
               Rodos Palace Hotel, Rhodes, Greece  
                       June 17-20, 2003  
                  http://med03.rasip.fer.hr  
  
Co-sponsored by  
Mediterranean Control Association and IEEE Control Systems Society  
  
The MED'03 conference will provide an opportunity for the academic and  
industrial community to address new challenges, share solutions and discuss  
future research directions. A broad range of topics is proposed, following  
current trends of combining control/systems theory with software/  
communication technologies, as well as new developments in robotics and  
mechatronics, with the goal of strengthening cooperation of control and  
automation scientists with industry.  
  
CONFERENCE VENUE  
The conference will be held at the Rodos Palace Resort Hotel and Convention  
Center on the island of Rhodes in Greece.   
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
  January 17, 2003:    Full Papers, Proposals, Due  
  February 28, 2003:   Notification of Acceptance/Rejection  
  March 31, 2003:      Final, Camera Ready Papers, Due  
  
GENERAL CHAIRS  
  Frank L. Lewis (ARRI, University of Texas at Arlington, USA)  
  E-mail: flewis@controls.uta.edu  
  Kimon  P. Valavanis (DPEM, Technical University of Crete, Greece)  
  E-mail: kimonv@dpem.tuc.gr  
  
CONTACT / PROGRAM CHAIR  
  Dr. Stjepan Bogdan  
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering and  
  Computing, University of Zagreb  
  Unska 3  
  HR-10000 Zagreb, CROATIA  
  E-mail: stjepan.bogdan@fer.hr  
  Tel: +385 (0)1 6129-796  
  Fax: +385 (0)1 6129-809  
  
Ongoing updates about this conference, including a call for papers, and  
submission guidelines may be found at http://med03.rasip.fer.hr


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7.2 2003 IEEE SMC Conference


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2003 IEEE SMC Conference

Contributed by: Robin Qiu, robinqiu@psu.edu

2003 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man & Cybernetics  
October 5-8, 2003  
Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C., USA.  
  
In light of the world's recent forced awareness of its vulnerability to many   
kinds of attack, the theme for this conference is System Security and   
Assurance. Papers relating to this topic are especially solicited, including   
those in the areas of security, intrusion/eavesdrop detection in computer,   
communication and other systems, fault tolerance, threat diagnosis, and safe   
architectures. In addition, and as always, the SMC Conference aims to provide   
a forum for presentation and discussion of the state of the art in systems   
engineering, in human systems & human/machine interactions, and in the broad   
field of cybernetics.   
  
Other themes are: Systems Modeling and Control; Manufacturing Systems;   
Decision Support Systems/Informatics; Intelligent Systems; Data Mining and  
Management; Fuzzy Systems; Quality/Reliability & Systems Engineering;  
Internet/Electronic Commerce; Human/Machine Systems; Soft Computing; Image  
Processing and Pattern Recognition; Intelligent Transport Systems; Petri Nets  
& Discrete Event Systems; Computational Intelligence.  
  
Important Dates:  
January 17, 2003:	Deadline for proposals for tutorial sessions.  
February 12, 2003:	Deadline for proposals for invited sessions.  
March 19, 2003:	        Deadline for abstracts for regular papers.  
May 5, 2003:	        Acceptance/Rejection notification.  
June 23, 2003:	        Final camera-ready papers due in electronic form.  
  
Call for Contributed Papers:  
Prospective authors are invited to submit their single-page paper proposals   
electronically through the conference website. These proposals should be   
concise, but contain sufficient detail and references to allow critical   
review. Each proposal will be judged by at least two referees.  
  
Call for Invited Sessions:  
The goal of invited sessions (5 papers) and tracks (at least two sessions) is   
to provide a focused discussion of new or innovative topics. Each organizer   
must submit a proposal, including the title of the session, authors with   
contact information, and one-page proposals from each author.  
  
Conference Website: http://www.ieee-smc.org/ieee-smc/conferences


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7.3 CFP: Process Control 2003


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CFP: Process Control 2003

Contributed by: M. Fikar, pc03@ka.chtf.stuba.sk

           14th International Conference on Process Control  
             Strbske Pleso, High Tatras, Slovak Republic  
                          June 8 - 11, 2003  
  
The 14th conference PC'03 will be held in the hotel Banik in Strbske  
Pleso, beautifully located in the heart of the High Tatras mountains,  
northern Slovakia.   
  
SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE   
The objective of the conference is to bring together theoretical experts and  
control systems specialists, to evaluate the new possibilities of techniques,  
design procedures and instruments in process control projects. Papers for  
presentation may range from theoretically rigorous research works to  
industrial applications.  
  
TOPICS  
1. Linear and Non-linear Control System Design   
2. System Identification and Modelling of Processes  
3. Process Measurements and Devices  
4. Optimisation Problems (including H2, Hinf, ...)   
5. Robust and Adaptive Control  
6. Simulation and Education   
7. Intelligent Control Systems  
8. Information Technologies in Automation  
9. Applications and Case Studies  
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
January 15, 2003        Submission of abstracts  
February 15, 2003       Notification of acceptation/rejection  
April 15, 2003	        Submission of camera-ready papers   
                        and conference fee payment  
June 8-11, 2003         Conference  
  
SUBMISSION  
The structured abstract (200/400 words) should indicate:  
1. Title  
2. Authors and Mailing Address   
3. Keywords  
4. Problem Statement  
5. Main Results - Contribution  
  
One of the authors is supposed to take part in the conference. Papers  
should be written in English (no page restrictions). The working  
languages will be English, Slovak, Czech (English preferred).  
  
REGISTRATION FEE  
The fee is 220 USD, including the conference and exhibitions, conference  
proceedings, hotel accommodation, all meals, and welcome party.  
  
INFORMATION  
For submission, further, and updated information, visit  
   http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc03  
or write to  
1. e-mail: pc03@ka.chtf.stuba.sk  
2. Department of Information Engineering and Process Control,  
   FCHPT STU, Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 Bratislava   
   Slovak Republic  
   tel.: (+421) (2) 52495269, fax: (+421) (2) 52496469


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7.4 Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems 


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Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems 

Contributed by: Margarita V. Grishina, elprib@online.ru

10th St Petersburg International Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems   
May 26-28, 2003 , Saint Petersburg, Russia  
  
CONFERENCE TOPICS  
* Integrated navigation systems for marine, land and aerospace applications  
* Guidance, navigation, and control components and systems for vehicle   
applications * Sensors, algorithms, and software * High precision systems  
* Inertial and other autonomous systems * Micromechanics and its applications  
* Geodesy and surveying applications * Attitude determination * Testing  
* GLONASS, Galileo, GPS and augmentation systems  
  
CONFERENCE LANGUAGES  
The Conference languages are English and Russian. Simultaneous interpretation  
will be provided.  
  
PROGRAM COMMITTEE  
Chairman - 	Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences  
		Prof. V. Peshekhonov -  Russia  
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
Deadline for receipt of abstracts is 1 December 2002.  
Applications of non-authors interested in participating in the Conference   
should be sent to the Organizing Committee by 15 February 2003.  
Fax: +7(812) 232 33 76, e-mail: elprib@online.ru  
  
CONTACT ADDRESS  
State Research Center of Russia  
Central Scientific & Research Institute Elektropribor  
30, Malaya Posadskaya St., Saint Petersburg, 197046  
Russia   
Tel:   +7(812) 238 81 57  
Fax: +7(812) 232 33 76  
e-mail: elprib@online.ru  
  
INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET  
http://www.elektropribor.spb.ru (Section "Conferences") 


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7.5 Contemporary Issues in Systems Stability and Control with Applications


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Contemporary Issues in Systems Stability and Control with Applications

Contributed by: Derong Liu, dliu@ece.uic.edu

Contemporary Issues in Systems Stability and Control with Applications  
A Workshop in Honor of Anthony N. Michel  
Notre Dame, Indiana  
April 5, 2003  
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/workshop  
  
On April 5, 2003, the University of Notre Dame will host a one-day workshop in  
honor of Anthony N. Michel on the occasion of his retirement. Tony has served  
on the faculty at Notre Dame since 1984. He has served as the Chair of the  
Department of Electrical Engineering from 1984 to 1988 and as the Matthew H.  
McCloskey Dean of Engineering from 1988 to 1998. Prior to that, he was on the  
faculty at Iowa State University for 16 years.  
  
Tony has been a pioneer in many research fields including large scale  
dynamical systems, nonlinear systems stability analysis, recurrent neural  
networks, and recently, qualitative analysis of hybrid dynamical systems. He  
has also rendered extensive service to our community as General Chair of the  
IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, General Chair of the IEEE  
International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Distinguished Lecturer of the  
IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Circuits  
and Systems, President of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, just to name  
a few. For more information about Tony's career highlights, please go to  
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/workshop.  
  
The workshop will provide a venue for researchers, colleagues, friends, and  
students to honor Tony's contributions while discussing contemporary issues in  
nonlinear systems stability analysis. Speakers at the workshop will discuss  
topics ranging from stability analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems to many  
application areas.  
  
The workshop will be held in the DeBartolo Hall located on the campus of the  
University of Notre Dame. Parking is available near the campus entrance at the  
Guest Parking Lot on Notre Dame Avenue.  
  
For more information about the workshop, please contact the General Chair,  
Panos Antsaklis, at  
      antsaklis.1@nd.edu, (574) 631-5792  
or contact the Program Chair, Derong Liu, at  
      dliu@ece.uic.edu, (312) 355-4475  
  
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7.6 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control


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IEEE Conference on Decision and Control

Contributed by: Jie Huang, jhuang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk

           42nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control  
                    December 9-12, 2003  
         The Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii USA  
        http://www2.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~ycliu/cdc03/index.html  
  
Sponsors: IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS), Society for Industrial and  
Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and the Institute for Operations Research and  
the Management Sciences (INFORMS).  
Co-sponsors: Society of Instrument a Control Engineers, Japan (SICE) and  
the European Union Control Association (EUCA).  
  
TECHNICAL PROGRAM: The 2003 CDC will feature contributed and invited papers,   
as well as tutorial sessions and workshops. In addition to the standard oral   
presentations, the 2003 CDC will also feature poster/interactive (P/I) papers   
in order to encourage exchange of information with the audience.  The   
conference will cover a broad range of topics relevant to all aspects of the   
theory and practice of control and automation.  A Student Best Paper   
competition will be held at the 2003 CDC.   
  
PAPER SUBMISSION: Please check the full Call For Papers on the website prior   
to any submission.  The submission procedure for all Contributed Papers,   
Poster/Interactive Papers, and Invited Sessions is on-line via the Internet.   
Please check the CDC website for details and URL for submission.  
  
All submissions are due March 1, 2003. Subsequently, instructions for   
preparation and submission of accepted manuscripts for the Proceedings will   
be posted on the conference site.  
  
CONFERENCE VENUE: The 42nd IEEE CDC will be held at the Hyatt Regency Maui,  
Hawaii on December 9-12, 2003. Information about the hotel can found at:  
http://www.maui.hyatt.com/  
  
TRAVEL:  Direct international flights arrive and depart from Maui's Kahului   
airport.  Travel assistance is available for participants from developing   
nations and for students.  Please see the website for details.  
  
General Chair  
Professor Frank L. Lewis  
Automation and Robotics Research Institute  
The University of Texas at Arlington  
7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S  
Ft. Worth, Texas 76118-7115, USA  
Tel: +1 (817)-272-5972, Fax. +1 (817)-272-5989  
Email: flewis@controls.uta.edu  
  
Program Chair  
Professor Chaouki T. Abdallah  
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering  
University of New Mexico  
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1356, USA  
Tel: +1 (505) 277-0298, Fax: +1 (505) 277-1439  
Email: chaouki@eece.unm.edu


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7.7 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium


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IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium

Contributed by: Yaodong Pan, pany@ee.eng.ohio-state.edu

IV 2003 - IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium  
Columbus, OH, USA, June 9-11, 2003  
  
CALL FOR PAPERS  
The Intelligent Vehicles  (IV) Symposium is one of two professional meetings  
annually sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation System Council. IV  
is an open forum on basic research, present and future applications for  
Intelligent Vehicles and Intelligent Infrastructures. This symposium is  
characterized by a single session format so that all the attendees remain in  
a single room for multilateral communications in an informal atmosphere. As  
another tradition, the meetings have enthusiastic participation from  
industry, as well as research centers and universities.  
  
Papers dealing with all aspects of vehicle-related intelligent systems and  
cooperation between vehicles and infrastructures are solicited for IV2003.  
Topics include: Driver Assistance & Inform. Systems; Driver monitoring;  
Infrastructure Intelligence; Special Automated Road Vehicles; Impact on  
Traffic Flows; System Architectures; Imaging and Vision; Human-machine  
Interfaces; Communications and Networks; Impact on Drivers; Sensors; Vehicle  
Control; Active Safety; AHS   
    
PAPER SUBMISSION: Prospective authors are requested to send an extended   
abstract by e-mail, preferably through the Web page no later than December   
1st, 2002. The extended abstract must be 2 to 4 pages including figures with  
enough detail for review for content and appropriateness. A separate cover  
page should include (1) the title of the paper, (2) the name of the authors,  
(3) the name, mailing address, telephone and fax number, and e-mail address  
of the contact author. Special session organization is encouraged. Organizers  
should contact Dr. Sadayuki Tsugawa with a proposal by November 1st, 2002.  
TUTORIAL and TOURS Tutorial sessions and tours are going to be held on June 8.  
    
DEADLINES   
Extended Abstracts due for review: December 1st, 2002   
Organized Session Proposal: November 1st, 2002   
Notification of acceptance: February 1st, 2003   
Camera-ready full paper for proceedings due: April 1st, 2003   
  
IV2003 website http://eewww.eng.ohio-state.edu/~umit/IV2003  
General Chair/Conference Secretariat (IV2003@ee.eng.ohio-state.edu)


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7.8 Int Conference on Physics and Control


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Int Conference on Physics and Control

Contributed by: Alexander Fradkov, info@physcon.ru

INTERNATIONAL  CONFERENCE  "PHYSICS AND CONTROL" (PhysCon 2003)  
August, 20-22, 2003, Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA ( www.physcon.ru )  
  
The topics for the Conference PhysCon03 include but are not limited to:  
   - Nonlinear dynamics and control;  
   - Quantum information and control;  
   - Molecular dynamics and control;  
   - Control of bifurcations, oscillations and chaos;  
   - Modeling and identification of physical systems;  
   - Complexity and adaptivity;  
   - Synchronization in micro- and macroworld;  
   - Self-organization and control of nanostructures;  
   - Microelectromechanical systems;  
   - Applications in science and technology (control of lasers, control   
     of plasma, beam control, control of turbulence, chaotic mixing,   
     control in chemistry, biology, medicine).  
  
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Co-Chairs:   
  The Nobel Laureat 2000 in Physics, Academician of RAS, Zh.I.ALFEROV   
  Academician of RAS, V.G.PESHEKHONOV   
  
SUBMISSION OF CONTRIBUTED PAPERS:  
  The Organizing Committee invites the prospective authors to submit their  
  full text draft papers (4-6 two-column pages)  by December 15, 2002 to the   
  Organizing Committee.  All contributions will be subject to reviewing.  
  The title should be followed by the authors' names, affiliations, addresses  
  (including FAX and E-mail address) and abstracts (60-100 words). Electronic   
  submission in PDF or PS formats is preferable.  
  
SUBMISSION OF INVITED SESSIONS PROPOSALS:  
    Authors are encouraged to organize invited sessions focused on topics of   
special interest. The invited session proposal should contain the letter from   
the organizer explaining the scope and importance of the proposed theme. The   
list of 5-6 contributions including the title, authors' full names,   
affiliations, e-mails and  extended abstracts (1-2 pages) of each paper   
should be attached. The invited session proposals should be submitted to the  
 Organizing Committee by December 15, 2002. They will be  reviewed according   
to standard procedures.  
  
ADDRESS OF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:  
  Prof.A.L.Fradkov, Institute for Problems of Mechanical Engineering  
  61 Bolshoy ave. V.O., 199178, St.Petersburg, RUSSIA  
  Tel: +7(812)321-4766, Fax: +7(812)321-4771  E-mail: info@physcon.ru


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7.9 Integ of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Syst


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Integ of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Syst

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

Integration of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems: KIMAS'03:   
            Modeling, Exploration, and Engineering   
              Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge MA  
                   1-3 October 2003  
        http://www.ieee-boston.org/kimas03.htm  
  
Sponsored by IEEE Boston Section in cooperation with IEEE NN Society  
and IEEE SMC Society, AAAI, INNS, US Air Force, US Army, US Navy,  
DARPA  
  
General Chair		  L. Perlovsky, US AF  
Program Chair		  A. Meystel, Drexel University  
  
The following fundamental ideas will be the focal themes at this  
conference:  
1. Models and Similarity Measures for Image Recognition, Natural  
   Language Processing, Situation Analysis  
2. Multiagent Calculus: Theoretical Fundamentals for Analysis of  
   Knowledge Intensive Systems  
3. Multiresolutional Systems for Knowledge Representation  
4. Mechanisms of Integration: Algorithms and Processes of  
   Generalization/Instantiation  
5. Architectures of Intellect-like Computational Processes  
6. Search for Exploring Bodies of Data, Information, and Knowledge  
7. Hypotheses Generation and Disambiguation in Knowledge Intensive  
   Systems  
  
Researchers from academia, commerce, and defense research centers will  
exchange ideas.  Program managers will inform on the directions of  
research and development. The conference will include invited and  
contributed sessions, plenary lectures and discussions, and tutorials.  
  
A 1 - 2 page abstract may be submitted. The deadline for submission is  
1 February 2003.  
  
Electronic submissions may be sent to: alex@impact.drexel.edu  
Hard copy submissions may be sent to:  
 Alex Meystel  
 KIMAS '03 Technical Program Chair  
 ECE Dept., Drexel University  
 Philadelphia, PA, USA 19104  
  
Deadlines  
Proposals for tutorials and sessions	1 December 2002  
Abstract due				1 February 2003  
Notification of acceptance		1 March, 2003  
Paper due				1 July, 2003  
  
For more information about the conference scope and other general  
information, please visit the conference web site.


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7.10 International Conf on Advanced Robotics


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International Conf on Advanced Robotics

Contributed by: R. Cortesao, cortesao@isr.uc.pt

ICAR 2003 - 11th International Conference on Advanced Robotics  
University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal  
June 30- July 3, 2003  
http://www.isr.uc.pt/icar03  
  
Technical Co-Sponsors:  IEEE-RAS, IEEE-IES, RSJ, JARA, ISR  
  
ICAR 2003 continues to follow the scope of this conference series of  
promoting state of the art information exchange and international cooperation  
in the field of advanced robotics.  
  
Paper and Video Submissions  
Authors are invited to submit full papers in PDF format through the  
conference website. Digital video submission is welcome associated with a  
paper submission.  
  
Tutorials and Workshops  
Proposals for tutorials and workshops that address topics related to the  
conference themes are welcome.  
  
Special Sessions  
Special sessions consist of  four/five related papers that are submitted  
through the regular review process.  
  
Industry-Focused Sessions  
Industry-oriented papers are also solicited. By bringing together researchers  
from industry and academia, the Technical Program Committee hopes to foster  
collaboration and promote transfer of ideas among these communities.  
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
December 1, 2002:    Proposals for workshop/tutorials  
December 15, 2002:   Submission of papers, videos, and special sessions  
December 15, 2002:   Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance  
March 15, 2003:      Notification of paper acceptance  
April 30, 2003:      Submission of final camera-ready papers and videos  
  
Rui Cortesao  
ICAR 2003 Publicity Co-Chair


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7.11 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control


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Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control

Contributed by: Alessandro Astolfi, a.astolfi@ic.ac.uk

2nd IFAC Workshop on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control  
3-5 April 2003  
Seville, Spain  
http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03  
  
SCOPE  
New technologies have created engineering problems where successful controller  
designs must account for nonlinear effects, yet existing theory for general   
nonlinear systems often proves insufficient. Moreover, most of the existing  
nonlinear control design methods do not take into account the physical  
properties of the system and tend to compensate for any nonlinear effect.  
However, it has been recognised that nonlinearities are not necessarily a  
drawback and several beneficial nonlinear phenomena exist.  
  
The workshop will present new approaches to nonlinear control that exploit  
the structure and the properties of mechanical and electromechanical system,  
namely the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian structure. This workshop will cover new  
developments in nonlinear control theory, design methods and applications  
where techniques have been effectively tailored to exploit the mechanical and  
electromechanical system structure. The workshop program will include  
contributed papers as well as a number of invited papers by leading  
international authorities. In-depth discussions by all participants on basic  
problems and future directions will be encouraged.   
  
Topics to be covered include among others:  
- control of mechanical, electromechanical and electrical systems  
- control of autonomous vehicles  
- Hamiltonian and Lagrangian  control systems  
- use of symplectic, Poisson and Dirac structures in control  
- role of symmetry, reduction and integrability in control  
- analysis of global phase space structure and qualitative phenomena with   
  application to control  
- effect of physical and feedback-controlled dissipation  
- nonholonomic control systems  
- geometric nonlinear control of Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems  
- tracking and regulation for Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems  
- infinite dimensional Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems  
- control of mechanical and electromechanical systems in the presence of   
  delays and transmission lines  
  
Important Deadlines   
Submission of draft papers:                       30 November, 2002  
Notification of acceptance:                       15 January, 2003  
Final paper submission:                           15 February, 2003  
  
Further information may be found on the workshop web site:   
http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03  
  
Contact address:  
Silvia Vallejo. Workshop Secretariat  
Depto. de Ing. de Sistemas y Automática  
Escuela Superior de Ingenieros  
Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n  
41092 Sevilla, SPAIN  
Phone: +34 95 4487386  Fax: +34 95 4487340  
Email: lhmnlc03@esi.us.es


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7.12 Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion


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Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion

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

Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion (Fusion 2003)  
ISIF - International Society of Information Fusion  
8 - 11 July 2003  
Cairns, Australia  
  
http://www.Fusion2003.org  
  
INTRODUCTION  
The Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion, Fusion 2003, will be   
held at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns, Queensland, Australia on July 8 - 11,   
2003. This international four-day conference is intended to provide a forum   
for scientists and engineers to working in all aspects of information fusion.  
  
Topics of Interest  
A. Theoretical and Technical Advances  
Information modeling and learning, probability and statistics, fuzzy sets and   
rough sets, fuzzy logic and expert systems methods, possibility theory,   
evidential reasoning, random sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms,   
neuro-mimetic approaches, artificial intelligence, logic, Bayesian methods,   
stochastic methods, processing of imprecise information, nonlinear estimation   
and filtering, semiotics, other emerging methodologies  
  
B. Algorithms and Systems  
Target detection and tracking, target recognition and classification, data   
association, sensor registration, situation assessment, image or sensor data   
fusion, pattern recognition, machine intelligence, database fusion,    
knowledge-based systems, data mining, sensor or resource management,   
valuation-based systems, integrated systems, distributed systems, system   
design, computer network security, algorithms and performance, hardware and   
software issues  
  
C. Applications  
Radar and communications, signal and image processing, defense systems,   
robotics and control, manufacturing and automation, diagnostics and fault   
detection, vehicles and transportation systems, navigation, positioning and   
guidance, GPS technologies, economy, business and finance, surveillance and   
situation assessment, remote sensing and geo-information, medicine, biology,   
and diagnostics, information systems and decision aid, data acquisition and   
testing, machine vision and learning, security and safety applications, other   
applications  
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
  
    - Special sessions due: 15 January 2003  
    - Draft Papers Submission:  1 February 1 2003  
    - Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2003  
    - Camera Ready Submissions: 15 May 15 2003  
    - Conference: 8-11 July 2003  
  
CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS  
The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective organizers are   
requested to send a session proposal to Branko Ristic  
(Branko.Ristic@dsto.defence.gov.au).  



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7.13 Symposium on Positive Systems


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Symposium on Positive Systems

Contributed by: Lorenzo Farina, lorenzo.farina@uniroma1.it

       First Multidisciplinary International Symposium on  
          POSITIVE SYSTEMS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS  
    Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "La Sapienza"  
                 Roma, Italy, 28-30 August 2003  
  
Positive Systems are systems in which the relevant variables assume  
nonnegative values. These systems are quite common in applications  
where variables represent positive quantities such as populations,  
consumption of goods, densities of chemical species, probabilities.  
The aim of the Symposium is of joining together researchers working  
on different areas such as economy, biomedicine, chemistry,  
telecommunications, and so on in order to provide a multidisciplinary  
forum where they have the opportunity of exchange ideas and compare  
results in a unifying framework. The symposium is co-sponsored by  
the IEEE Control System Society and the Proceedings of the Symposium  
will be published as a volume of the Springer Lectures Notes in  
Control and Information Sciences.  
  
TOPICS OF INTEREST  
Submissions are invited in all areas pertaining to the analysis and  
applications of: Positive Systems; Compartmental Systems; Markov and Hidden  
Markov Models; Queueing Systems; Biological Models; Max-Plus Algebra;  
2D Systems; Behavioral Approach; Constrained Control and Optimization;  
Nonnegative Matrices; Traffic Models; Nonlinear Systems; Economics  
Reports on case studies and papers emphasizing links between positive  
systems and the specific field of application are particularly encouraged.  
  
IMPORTANT DATES  
Submission deadlines: January 10, 2003  
Notification of acceptance: February  25, 2003  
Final versions due: March 20, 2003  
  
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES  
Prospective authors are invited to submit a paper, maximum of 12 double-  
spaced, typed pages in 12pt format on the topics indicated and others falling  
within the scope of the symposium. Papers will be refereed by the Program  
Committee of the symposium. All papers must be submitted by e-mail in  
portable document format (PDF) or postscript format (PS). The file name must  
be the surname of the first author, in the case of multiple papers with the  
same first author, please add a number. The e-mail address is  
posta03@dis.uniroma1.it. The first page should contain:  
- the title of the paper,  
- each author's name and affiliation,  
- complete contact information for the corresponding author (postal and e-  
mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers), and an abstract. Full versions of  
the accepted submissions will be published in the Springer LNCIS series. The  
proceedings will be available at the workshop.  
  
VENUE  
The Symposium will be held at the Faculty of Engineering of the  
University of Rome "La Sapienza."  
  
SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE  
Luca Benvenuti (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy)  
Alberto De Santis (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy)  
Lorenzo Farina (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy)  
  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
To stay informed about POSTA 2003, refer to the symposium web-page.  
Luca BENVENUTI, Alberto DE SANTIS, Lorenzo FARINA  
Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica "A. Ruberti"  
Universita degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza"  
Via Eudossiana, 18  
00184 Roma, Italy  
Tel:  +39-06-44585-973  
      +39-06-44585-352  
      +39-06-44585-690  
Fax.: +39-06-44585-367  
E-mails: luca.benvenuti@uniroma1.it, desantis@dis.uniroma1.it,  
lorenzo.farina@uniroma1.it  
web page: http://www.dis.uniroma1.it/~posta03/


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7.14 The IEEE-Siberian Conf on Control and Communications


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The IEEE-Siberian Conf on Control and Communications

Contributed by: Oleg Stoukatch, tomsk@ieee.org

The IEEE-Siberian conference SIBCON-2003 is aimed to offers opportunities  
to learn and share information on the latest advance in communication and  
control systems development and creation. It is to be held in Tomsk, Russian  
Federation, on October 1-2, 2003.  
  
The conference sections.  
1. Methods of Computing and Applied Mathematics in Communication   
   and Control Systems.  
2. Mathematical Simulation and Modeling in Modern Technologies of   
   Control and Information Processing.  
3. Instruments, Methods and Algorithms for Measurement, Testing,   
   and Diagnostics of Communication and Control Systems.  
4. Crypto Protection of Communication.  
  
For participation in conference it is necessary to submit the camera-ready  
paper in English, no more than three A5 full pages (all margins are 2,5 cm,  
Times New Roman 9 point size font or similar, single interval). The papers  
should include the title (capital letters), authors, and complete address.  
At will of the participants the brief professional biography with a photo  
can be published, as it is practiced in the IEEE journals. It is necessary  
to send an electronic version of the papers in a kind of MS Word file on a  
floppy diskette (any DOS/Windows format) or sent by e-mail.   
  
The conference Proceedings will be published as a full reports collection   
in English. In the covering letter it is necessary to indicate a name of   
speaker, job title, and address for correspondence and section name.   
Notification of papers acceptance and preliminary program will be send   
to the first author till July 2003.  
  
Deadline of paper submitting is May 30, 2003.  
  
Authors of the best reports will be awarded.  
Organizing Committee accepts the proposals for the short courses   
on the conference topics till May 30, 2003.  
  
Forward your mail to SIBCON-2003 Secretariat:  
Dr. O.V. Stoukatch, TPU, EFF, CAMSAM Dept., 30 Lenin Avenue, Tomsk,   
634034, Russia  
Phone: +7-3822-533077. E-mail: tomsk@ieee.org.    
Web page:  http://me.tusur.ru/~tieee


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