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Change of Address: Emilio Frazzoli

Contributed by: Emilio Frazzoli, frazzoli@ucla.edu

My new contact information:

Emilio Frazzoli
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California at Los Angeles
37-138 Engineering IV
420 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA

Web: http://rigoletto.seas.ucla.edu/
Email: frazzoli@ucla.edu
Tel: (310) 206-2533
Fax: (310) 206-4830



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AACC Awards: Call for Nominations

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

2005 AACC Awards Nominations due December 1, 2004

Nominations for the five AACC (American Automatic Control Council) awards
for 2004 are now being solicited. The awards consist of a certificate and an 
honorarium, and they will be presented at the Awards Luncheon during the 2005 
ACC to be held in Portland, OR. Nomination packages should be prepared in
accordance with the AACC Award Nomination Form and include the following: 
biographical information, a statement identifying and evaluating the 
accomplishments on which the nomination is based (not to exceed two double 
spaced pages), a minimum of three and a maximum of five reference letters, a 
current list of publications and patents, and any additional supporting 
material that could have bearing on the award. Please submit the nomination
electronically (see instructions on www.a2c2.org/awards/) by Dec. 1, 2004.

Professor Pradeep Misra
Department of ELectrical Engineering
Wright State University
3640 Col. Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435
Tel: (937) 775-5062
pmisra@cs.wright.edu

****Nomination Forms**** may be downloaded from http://www.a2c2.org/

The awards are described as follows:

Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award. For distinguished career 
contributions to the theory or applications of automatic control. The nominee 
is to have spent a significant part of his or her career in the United 
States. Posthumous nominations are not allowed.

Donald P. Eckman Award. For outstanding accomplishments by a young engineer 
in the field of automatic control. Nominees must be younger than 35 years on 
January 1 of the year of award. The award is based on contributions made 
while the nominee was a resident of the United States. 

John R. Ragazzini Award. For outstanding contributions to automatic control 
education in any form. The awardee normally is a teacher, but there is no 
formal requirement that nominees be members of a university faculty. 

Control Engineering Practice Award. For significant contributions to the 
advancement of control practice including the application and implementation 
of innovative control concepts, methodology, and technology, for the 
planning, design, manufacture, and operation of control systems. 

O. Hugo Schuck Best Paper Award. For the best two papers presented at the 
previous American Control Conference. The papers must have been presented by 
the author or a co-author at the conference. Selection criteria include 
quality of the written and oral presentation, technical contribution, 
timeliness, and practicality, with one award emphasizing contributions to 
theory and the other emphasizing significant or innovative applications.


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2.2 Call for Nominations: SIAM Awards


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Call for Nominations: SIAM Awards

Contributed by: J.M. Littleton, littleton@siam.org

SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems J. D. Crawford Prize

The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 22-26,
2005.  

The prize is awarded for recent outstanding work on a topic in dynamical
systems and nonlinear science.  The research of the candidate must contain
significant contributions to the field of nonlinear science, as evidenced by
papers published in English in a peer-reviewed journal bearing a publication
date within the four calendar years preceding the award date.

The term "nonlinear science" is used in the spirit of the SIAG/DS meetings;
specifically it includes dynamical systems theory and its applications as 
well as experiments and computations/simulations.

Description of the Award
The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, 
and a cash award of $750.  SIAM will reimburse reasonable travel expenses 
for the recipient to attend the conference.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of the work, should be sent 
by
NOVEMBER 15, 2004, to:

J. D. Crawford Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Edgar Knobloch, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999

The SIAG/DS Moser Lecture

The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 22-26,
2005.  The prize is awarded to a person who has made distinguished
contributions to nonlinear science.  

The term "nonlinear science" is used in the spirit of the SIAG/DS meetings;
specifically it includes dynamical systems theory and its applications as 
well as experiments and computations/simulations.

Description of the Award
The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, 
the invitation to give a plenary lecture at the conference, and a cash award 
of $500.  SIAM will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for the recipient to
attend the conference and give the lecture.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of contributions, should be
sent by NOVEMBER 15, 2004, to:

Jurgen Moser Lecture Selection Committee
Professor Mark Levi, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999


The James H. Wilkinson Prize in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing

The James H. Wilkinson Prize will be awarded at the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting
to be held July 11-15, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The prize, established in 1979, is awarded every four years for research in,
or other contributions to, numerical analysis and scientific computing during
the six years preceding the award.  The purpose of the prize is to stimulate
younger contributors and to help them in their careers.

Description of the Award
The award will include a cash prize of $1,000 and a certificate containing 
the citation.  The recipient will be requested to present a lecture as part
of the prize ceremony.  SIAM will reimburse travel expenses to attend the
award ceremony and give the lecture.

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

Wilkinson Prize Selection Committee
Professor Thomas Y. Hou, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Phone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999


The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize

SIAM will present the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize at the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting
to be held July 11-15, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding research or other
contributions that bridge the gap between mathematics and applications.  Work
that uses high-level mathematics and/or invents new mathematical tools to
solve applied problems from engineering, science, and technology is
particularly appropriate.  The prize may be awarded for a single notable
achievement or for a collection of such achievements.

Description of the Award
The award will consist of a hand-calligraphed, framed certificate and a cash
award of $5,000.  SIAM will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for the
recipient to attend the award ceremony.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a curriculum vitae and description of the
achievement(s), should be sent to the address below.  You are encouraged to
send electronic files via e-mail.  Supporting letters are welcome. 
Nominations must be received in the SIAM office by February 15, 2005.

Ralph E. Kleinman Prize Selection Committee
Professor William W. Symes, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail:  littleton@siam.org
Telephone:  215-382-9800
Fax:  215-386-7999


SIAM Activity Group on Control and Systems Theory Prize

The SIAM Activity Group on Control and Systems Theory Prize (SIAG/CST Prize)
will be awarded at the Sixth SIAM Conference on Control and Its Applications,
to be held July 11-14, 2005, jointly with the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting in New
Orleans, Louisiana.

The SIAG/CST Prize, established in 1997, is awarded every three years to a
young researcher for outstanding research contributions, as determined by the
prize committee, to mathematical control or systems theory. Contributions
must be contained in a paper or papers published in English in peer-reviewed
journals.

Eligibility
The awardee's work must be a significant research contribution to the
mathematical theory of systems and control, as commonly defined in the
mathematical and engineering literature.  At least one of the papers
containing this work must be published in English in a peer-reviewed journal,
bearing a publication date within the award period, and at least one
of the following two requirements is met at the publication date: either (1)
the author is not more than 35 years old, or (2) not more than six years have
elapsed since the author received a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Description of the award
The award will consist of a plaque and a certificate containing the citation.
 An invitation will be extended to the prize recipient to attend the award
ceremony to receive the award and to present the paper.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including citation of paper(s), should be sent by
January 15, 2005, to:

SIAM Activity Group on Control and Systems Theory Prize
Professor Steven I. Marcus, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail:  littleton@siam.org
Telephone:  215-382-9800 ext. 303
Fax:  215-386-7999


SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Prize

The SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Prize (SIAG/OPT Prize) will be 
awarded at the SIAM Conference on Optimization to be held May 15-18, 2005, in
Stockholm, Sweden.

The SIAG/OPT Prize, established in 1992, is awarded to the author(s) of the
most outstanding paper, as determined by the prize committee, on a topic in
optimization published in English in a peer-reviewed journal.  The award
period is the four calendar years preceding the year of the conference.

Eligibility
Candidate papers must be published in English in a peer-reviewed journal
bearing a publication date within the award period.  Thus, to be eligible for
the prize, a paper must appear with a publication date in the 2001-2004
calendar years.  Candidate papers must contain significant research
contributions to the field of optimization, as commonly defined in the
mathematical literature, with direct or potential applications.

Description of the award
The award will consist of a plaque and a certificate containing the citation.
At least one of the prize recipients is expected to attend the award 
ceremony and to present the paper at the conference. 

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a citation of the paper, should be sent by
January 15, 2005, to:

SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Prize
Professor Robert Vanderbei, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail:  littleton@siam.org
Telephone:  215-382-9800
Fax:  215-386-7999


SIAM Student Paper Prize

The 2005 SIAM STUDENT PAPER PRIZE will be presented at the 2005 SIAM Annual
Meeting scheduled for July 12-16, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Principal Guidelines
The SIAM Student Paper Prize is awarded every year to the student author(s) 
of the most outstanding paper(s) submitted to the SIAM Student Paper 
Competition.
 This award is based solely on the merit and content of the student's
contribution to the submitted paper.  Up to three papers will be selected for
the prizes.

The purpose of the Student Paper Prize is to recognize outstanding 
scholarship by students in applied mathematics and scientific computing.

Selection Procedures
Eligibility is restricted to students in good standing who have not received
their Ph.D. prior to March 1 of the year in which the award is given.

Submissions may be based on co-authored papers, provided that the student's
advisor will attest that the student's work played a pivotal role in the
results.  A letter from the student's advisor or department chair must
accompany each entry to verify these conditions.

To enter the competition, a student must submit: (1) an extended abstract, in
English, of a paper, and (2) a short biography.  The total length of the
submitted abstract (including bibliography) may not exceed five pages.  The
student also must submit (3) the complete paper, which will be used for
clarification of any questions the committee may have about the extended
abstract.  In addition, the student's advisor or an interested faculty member
must submit (4) a letter describing and evaluating the paper's contribution 
to the literature and the student's role in the scholarship.

Deadline for Submissions
All papers and accompanying documentation must be received at the SIAM office
by February 1, 2005.

Notification of Prize Winner(s)
The SIAM President will notify the recipient(s) at least six weeks before the
award date.  

Each recipient is required to present his or her paper at the meeting where
the prize(s) are awarded.  If attending the meeting poses a serious hardship,
an exception may be granted by the SIAM President.

Description of the Award
Each recipient of the SIAM Student Paper Prize shall receive a framed
certificate and a cash award of $1,000.  Winners also receive $500 toward
travel expenses and gratis registration for the meeting.

Student Paper Prize Selection Committee
Professor William L. Briggs, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
USA


W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize

SIAM will present the W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize at the 2005 SIAM Annual
Meeting to be held July 11-15, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The award will be given for research in, or other contributions to, the
broadly defined areas of differential equations and control theory.  The 
prize
may be given either for a single notable achievement or for a collection of
such achievements.  Committee Chair John Burns wishes to stress the breadth 
of the eligible fields.

Description of the Award
The award consists of an engraved medal and a $10,000 cash prize.  The prize
winner is requested to present a lecture at the meeting.

Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of achievement(s), should be
sent to the address below.  Nominations must be received in the SIAM office 
by January 15, 2005.

W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize
Professor John A. Burns, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688
E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Telephone:  215-382-9800
Fax:  215-386-7999


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2.3 Naomi Leonard named MacArthur Fellow


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Naomi Leonard named MacArthur Fellow

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

Naomi Leonard of Princeton University was named a MacArthur Fellow for
her research involving building miniature, autonomous underwater vehicles
that mimic schooling fish.

The MacArthur Fellows Program (supported by The John D. and Catherine
T. MacArthur Foundation) underscores the importance of the creative
individual in society.  Fellows are selected for their originality,
creativity, and the potential to do more in the future.

Candidates are nominated, evaluated, and selected through a rigorous
and confidential process.  No one may apply for the awards, nor are
any interviews conducted.

She will receive $500,000 in "no strings attached" support over the
next five years.


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2005 ACC Workshop on Engineering Applications in Genomics

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

ACC Workshop on Engineering Applications in Genomics
Title: Engineering Applications in Genomics
Workshop Dates: June 6 & 7, 2005 (Monday & Tuesday)

Instructor: Aniruddha Datta,     Department of Electrical Engineering,
Texas A & M University, College Station, TX 77843-3128.

Description
Genomics concerns the study of large sets of genes with the goal of 
understanding collective function, rather than that of individual genes.
Such a study is important since cellular control and its failure in disease 
result from multivariate activity among cohorts of genes. Very recent 
research indicates that engineering approaches for prediction, signal 
processing and control are quite well suited for studying this kind of 
multivariate interaction. The aim of this workshop will be to provide the 
attendees with a state of the art account of the research that has been 
accomplished in this field thus far and to make them aware of some of the 
open research challenges.

The workshop will provide a tutorial introduction to the current engineering 
research in genomics. The necessary Molecular Biology background will be 
presented and techniques from signal processing and control will be used to 
(i) unearth intergene relationships (ii) model genetic regulatory networks 
and (iii) alter (i.e. control) their dynamic behavior. The workshop will be 
divided into two parts. On the first day, we will focus on building up the 
necessary molecular biology background. NO PRIOR EXPOSURE TO MOLECULAR 
BIOLOGY WILL BE ASSUMED. On the second day, we will discuss the application 
of engineering approaches for attacking some of the challenging research 
problems that arise in genomics related research. A more detailed 
description of the material to be covered on each day is available at 
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conf/acc2005/


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3.2 Course on Identification in Closed Loop


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Course on Identification in Closed Loop

Contributed by: Eduardo F. Camacho, eduardo@esi.us.es

Course on:
Identification in Closed Loop - a Powerful Design Tool 
(Theory, Algorithms and Applications)

Lecturer : Ioan D. Landau
           Emeritus Research Director at CNRS
           Laboratoire d’Automatique de Grenoble, France
Date: November 22-26,2004 
Place : Dept. Ing. de Sistemas y  Automatica
        Escuela Superior de Ingenieros, Universidad de Sevilla

System identification in closed loop operation has known a very important
development in the last ten years. This development has been driven on one
hand by the frequent requirement for system identification in closed loop
(either because the system is unstable or have important drift in open loop
operation or because a controller exists already) and on the other hand by 
the important discovery, that models for control design identified in closed 
loop are in general better than those identified in open loop (provided that
appropriate algorithms are used).

Identification in closed loop is also a very useful tool for controller 
reduction.

The objectives of the course are:
- to give a global view upon the subject,
- to present the most efficient algorithms for identification in closed loop
- to present the methodology as applied in practice
- to illustrate the methodology by  several applications 
- to present a method for controller reduction 

The course viewgraphs, the corresponding toolboxes (matlab) and data will be
made available to the participants.

Outline:
- Introduction (why we need identification in closed loop?) and examples
- Brief review of open loop identification and robust control
- Algorithms for identification in closed loop 
- Properties of the algorithms and of the estimated models
- Validation of models identified in closed loop
- The methodology of identification in closed loop
- Experimental results (flexible transmission, flexible robot arm, active
  suspension)
- Direct controller reduction by identification in closed loop
- Controller reduction - Experimental results ( an active suspension system)
- Coherence of identification in closed loop and direct controller reduction
- Concluding remarks

The course is funded by the European Commission under Marie Curie action TOK 
003092.  No fee will be charged. The number of places is limited and a first
in first served system will be used. 

Registration:  e-mail to eduardo@esi.us.es  with TOK 003092 in the subject 


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3.3 New Submission System: Wiley Control Journals


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New Submission System: Wiley Control Journals

Contributed by: Editors-in-Chief, jdelandt@wiley.co.uk

New submission system for the journals

International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control
International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing
Optimal Control Applications and Methods

Contribute to any of these three Control Engineering journals online:

http://control-wiley.manuscriptcentral.com/



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3.4 Workshop on Stochastic Hybrid Systems at CDC


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Workshop on Stochastic Hybrid Systems at CDC

Contributed by: John Lygeros, lygeros@ee.upatras.gr

Stochastic Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications
Workshop for the 43rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
Monday, December 13, 2004 Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas 

Organizers: 
  John Lygeros
  Electrical & Computer Engineering
  University of Patras
  Rio, Patras, 26500, Greece
  Tel. +30 2610 996458
  Fax. +30 2610 991812
  E-mail: lygeros@ee.upatras.gr
  WWW: www.sml.ee.upatras.gr/lygeros
	
  Arjan van der Schaft
  Department of Applied Mathematics
  University of Twente
  P.O. Box 217, 7500AE Enschede, The Netherlands
  Tel. +31-53-4893449
  Fax. +31-53-4893800
  E-mail: a.j.vanderschaft@math.utwente.nl
  WWW: www.math.utwente.nl/~schaftaj 

Scope:
The main aim of the workshop on "Stochastic Hybrid Systems: Theory and
Applications" is to expose participants to recent research activity in the
area of stochastic hybrid systems. Theoretical results will be illustrated and
motivated by applications in different important fields. 

Stochastic hybrid systems are systems that combine continuous dynamics with
discrete/logic components and are affected by uncertainty. From a theoretical
point of view, the study of this class of systems is particularly challenging
because they exhibit the complexities that arise from the interaction of 
-  discrete-event systems, such as finite automata, Petri nets, etc.,
-  continuous dynamics, governed for example by differential equations and
-  stochastic processes, either affecting the discrete-event system
transitions or entering the continuous dynamics.

Emphasis will be placed on fundamental theoretical advances for this complex
and diverse class of systems, in particular on: stochastic hybrid modeling;
compositional specification; reachability analysis; model checking; hybrid
observer design

Motivation for the theoretical results will be provided by a number of key
applications: air traffic management; automotive systems; communication
networks; mathematical finance

Experts in all these areas have been invited to present their work.

Target audience: 
The workshop is addressed to graduate students and researchers with a
background in automatic control, hybrid systems or stochastic systems. The
material covered at the workshop will expose the participants to the state of
the art in the area of stochastic hybrid systems as well as open research
problems in this area.

Workshop proceedings: Copies of all the presentations will be made available
to the workshop participants.

For registration and conference information please visit
http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04/


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Design Engineer: GE, China

Contributed by: Dapeng Liu, Dapeng.Liu@ge.com

Automation & Control System Design Engineer

This is a new opening at GE Global Research Center in Shanghai, China.
http://hr.ge-china.com and search Job #:380210 to submit your resume online. 
Please don't send email to me directly.

Business Unit:   GE Global Research 
Function:   Engineering/Technology 
Location:   Shanghai, CH 
Job #:   380210 Posted:  09/29/2004 
 
Job Description:  
Responsibilities  
* Lead and participate development programs of automation and control 
technology, specifying performance standards consistent with GE business 
needs.
* Conduct conceptual design (control architecture, hardware/software 
selection and evaluation) as well as detailed design and implementation of 
industrial automation/control systems
* Carry out and coordinate complex control software development, testing and 
debugging on embedded controls, PLC and other related platforms
* To be part of a development team for automation/control to develop high 
quality, innovative technology solutions meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications  
* MS or above in electrical engineering / automation with strong industrial 
experience in system level automation, real-time control system design and 
implementation
* Familiar with development process for automatic control systems and 
various control hardware/software platforms.
* Experienced and/or familiar with industrial PLC, DCS, embedded control, 
and SCADA system 
* Familiar with C/C++ programming
* Experience in power generation control applications (wind power, hydro, 
fuel cell, gas/steam, etc) is a plus.

English written and oral skills for effective communication within global 
team
* Self-starter, independent thinker, proactive problem solver 
* Driven by quality, cost and speed of execution - High energy with passion 
for excellence

General  
CTCWe offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the
professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and 
recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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4.2 Endowed Chair: Georgia Tech USA


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Endowed Chair: Georgia Tech, USA

Contributed by: Panagiotis Tsiotras, p.tsiotras@ae.gatech.edu

The Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of 
Technology has identified avionics, information technology, and decision and 
control systems as crucial technologies for the next generation of space and 
aerial vehicles.  Embedded software is deemed to be an enabling factor for 
the advancement of these technologies. 

To support this strategic vision, the School has created the newly endowed 
Dutton/Ducoffe chaired professorship in Embedded Control Software and 
invites applications and nominations for a highly qualified individual to 
fill this position starting August 2005 or earlier. The associated faculty 
position is tenure-track and at the rank of Assistant or Associate 
Professor. The chair will be held for the duration of the appointment at 
that rank.

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching at the 
undergraduate and graduate levels as well as to the development of an 
externally funded research program.  Industrial experience or a record of 
working with industry is desirable. An earned doctorate in Aerospace 
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software 
Engineering or a closely related field is required.  

The successful candidate should work at the intersection of computer 
science/technology and control systems theory, and should have a strong 
background in flight dynamics and control, and software development and 
validation (specifically for aerospace vehicles and systems), and in one or 
more of the following areas: algorithmic control theory, digital avionics, 
computer-controlled systems, autonomous and/or distributed agents, hybrid 
systems, object-oriented distributed software architectures, real-time 
embedded systems, human-machine interfaces. 

Candidates should submit a detailed resume and the names of at least three 
references to:
Professor Panagiotis Tsiotras 
Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0150
Tel: (404) 894-9526, Fax: (404) 894-2760
E-mail: p.tsiotras@ae.gatech.edu

The search will continue until the position is filled.


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4.3 Faculty: California Institute of Technology USA


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Faculty: California Institute of Technology USA

Contributed by: Richard Murray, murray@cds.caltech.edu

Faculty Search in Information Science and Technology
California Institute of Technology

Caltech has initiated a program of research and teaching in Information
Science and Technology (IST) and is currently recruiting faculty for multiple
positions. Applicants doing research in an area of IST and with doctoral
degrees from areas related to IST are invited to apply.

Faculty recruited through the IST search may have homes in the Division of
Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) and also in other divisions of Caltech.
Examples of homes in EAS include (but are not limited to) the following
options: Applied and Computational Mathematics, Applied Physics, Computation
and Neural Systems, Computer Science, Control and Dynamical Systems, and
Electrical Engineering.

Faculty recruited through the IST search are likely to become members of one
or more of the IST centers or related centers at Caltech.  Examples of centers
likely to be of interest to faculty candidates in the area of information
science and technology include: the Social and Information Sciences
Laboratory, the Center for the Mathematics of Information, the Center for
Biological Circuit Design, the Center for the Physics of Information, the
Institute for Quantum Information, and the Lee Center for Advanced Networking.
Candidates can get an idea of the kinds of research carried out at IST centers
at Caltech by visiting these web sites.

The goal of the IST initiative at Caltech is to understand the role of
information in social, biological, physical, and engineering systems.
Accordingly, candidates developing systems or theory, or carrying out
experimental studies dealing with information or computation, are invited to
apply.

More information on line at

    http://www.ist.caltech.edu/joinus/positions.html



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4.4 Faculty: ETHZ Switzerland


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Faculty: ETHZ, Switzerland

Contributed by: Petros Koumoutsakos, petros@inf.ethz.ch

Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Computational Science)

Applicants should have an excellent record of internationally recognized
research which demonstrates a strong link of computational methodologies with
application domains. The expertise of the successful candidate may encompass
classical and novel computational methodologies in areas such as Multiscale
Modeling and Simulation, Computer Algebra & Optimization. Interdisciplinary,
innovative research bridging scientific fields such as Engineering,
Mathematics, Biology and Computer Science, Nanotechnology and Medicine,
Dynamical Systems and Social Sciences, while contributing to the development
of innovative algorithms or systems in these fields is highly desirable.

The professor is expected to establish and lead a research group within the
Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich. Moreover, he or she shall
supervise graduate students, teach courses in his or her own field of
research, and participate in core courses of computer science. Collaboration
with existing groups, in particular with the Institute of Computational
Science, is desired.

The initial appointment is for four years, with the possibility of one 
renewal for an additional two-year period and promotion to a permanent 
professorship.

Applicants with internationally recognized research credentials are asked to
send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, names of at least three
references, and a short overview of their research interests to the President
of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. O. Kübler, ETH Zentrum, CH-8092 Zurich, no later 
than December 31, 2004. ETH Zurich specifically encourages female candidates 
to apply with a view towards increasing the proportion of female professors.

For further information about the Department of Computer Science at the ETH
Zurich, see www.inf.ethz.ch. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact
the department chair, Prof. Dr. B. Meyer, at bertrand.meyer@inf.ethz.ch for
additional details


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4.5 Faculty: Nat Taiwan Universty Taiwan


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Faculty: Nat Taiwan Universty, Taiwan

Contributed by: Jean Wu, obswu@ntu.edu.tw

The Mechanical Engineering Department of National Taiwan University is 
seeking potential faculty candidates at all levels starting in August 2005.
Applicants with the following backgrounds are preferred: System and Control,
Opto-Mechtronics, Nano Technology, Bio-Technology, Signal Processing,
Communication, Fluid and Thermal Sciences. A PhD Degree in ME, EE, or its 
equivalent is required. The application deadline is 1st of February, 2005. 

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.  
(For non-residents or foreigners, please indicate your citizenship and 
describe the visa status.)

Please send the application materials to:
Prof. Jia-Yush Yen, Chairman, 
Department of Mechanical Engineering, 
National Taiwan University, 
Taipei 10617, Taiwan ROC.  

Additional information is available at www.me.ntu.edu.tw
Questions can be emailed to Mrs. Wu at obswu@ntu.edu.tw


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4.6 Faculty: Oklahoma State University


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Faculty: Oklahoma State University

Contributed by: Rafael Fierro, rfierro@ieee.org

Oklahoma State University invites applicants for one tenure-track faculty 
position starting August 1, 2005 in the School of Electrical & Computer 
Engineering (ECEN). The successful candidate will have a strong commitment 
to expanding and strengthening our computer engineering program. Outstanding 
candidates in all areas of computer engineering will be considered. 
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical or Computer 
Engineering, or in Computer Science with an interest in engineering 
applications, such as embedded systems, microprocessors, real-time systems, 
or computer architecture. Candidates will be expected to teach, perform 
research, and supervise graduate students. Candidates at the Assistant 
Professor level are preferred, but outstanding candidates at all levels will 
also be considered. ECEN has 21 full-time faculty members (including 3 IEEE 
fellows), about 400 undergraduate and 150 graduate students, and state-of-
the-art laboratory facilities. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. 
degrees. Departmental research programs center around five thrust areas: 
telecommunications and signal processing, computer engineering, lasers and 
photonics, Mixed Signal VLSI, and power. Oklahoma State University is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and 
minorities are especially encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility 
to work in the United States. Applications should be received by February 1, 
2005 to receive full consideration for an August 1, 2005 appointment. This 
search will continue until the position is filled. Please send resume and 
names of at least three references to 

Prof. Martin Hagan, 
Faculty Search Committee
School of Electrical & Computer Engineering
202 Engineering South
Stillwater, OK 74078



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4.7 Faculty: Southern Illinois University USA


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Faculty: Southern Illinois University, USA

Contributed by: Keqin Gu, kgu@siue.edu

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Department of Mechanical and 
Industrial Engineering is seeking to fill a tenure track position in 
Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 
2005. The successful candidate must have the ability to contribute to 
the teaching and research activities, and to participate in the service 
activities. The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Mechanical 
Engineering or a related area, and research interest in Control Systems with 
interest and expertise in experimental implementation. 

The large & beautiful SIUE campus is located about 20 miles from St. Louis. 
The  Engineering Building, completed in 2000, houses Mechanical Engineering 
laboratories, which contain many pieces of state-of-the-art equipment. 
Mechanical Engineering at SIUE confers B.S. and M.S. degrees. The faculty 
members are actively engaged in both fundamental and applied research.

The review of the applications will start on January 15, 2004, and continue 
until the position is filled. Interested persons should send a curriculum 
vita with a list of at least three references to: Search Committee Chair, 
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Southern Illinois 
University Edwardsville, Box 1805, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1805. Southern 
Illinois University Edwardsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer. SIUE is a state university--the benefits under state sponsored 
plans will not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.


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4.8 Faculty: Univ Catholique de Louvain Belgium


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Faculty: Univ Catholique de Louvain, Belgium

Contributed by: Vincent Blondel, blondel@inma.ucl.ac.be

The department of Mathematical Engineering invites applications for a 
faculty position in Applied Mathematics. Areas of interest include, but are 
not limited to, systems and control, numerical analysis, scientific 
computing, mathematical modelling, differential equations, optimization, 
discrete mathematics, and computational complexity. Of particular interest 
are candidates with a research experience in the modelling and analysis of 
nonlinear dynamical systems.

Applicants should demonstrate both breadth of interest and promise in 
research and teaching. The applicants should have a doctoral degree, 
postdoctoral experience, and a recognized scientific publications record. 
Appointment rank will depend on the candidates and their records of 
accomplishment. Applicants will be expected to teach in French, possibly 
after a certain transition period. 

The 575-year-old Université catholique de Louvain is located on the 
university campus of Louvain-la-Neuve, 30 km south of Brussels. The campus 
has over 20,000 students and about 5,000 members of staff. The Department of 
Mathematical Engineering hosts research programs in the different topics 
listed above and maintains close ties with the Center for Operations 
Research and Econometrics (CORE) and with the Center for Systems Engineering 
and Applied Mechanics (CESAME).

Further information can be obtained from:

Professor V. Blondel
Department of Mathematical Engineering
Université catholique de Louvain
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Belgium
E-mail: blondel@inma.ucl.ac.be
URL: http://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/

The closing date for submitting applications is January 15, 2005. The 
appointment will start in September 2005. Applicants are invited to follow 
the application procedure described at 
http://www.crct.ucl.ac.be/vacancies.html


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4.9 Faculty: University of Birmingham UK


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Faculty: University of Birmingham, UK

Contributed by: P. Butkovic, p.butkovic@bham.ac.uk

3 Lectureships in Management Mathematics 
(Mathematics of Operational Research and Stochastic Operational Research)

The University invites applications for three lectureships in Management 
Mathematics. Applications from researchers actively working in mathematics 
of operational research or in stochastic operational research are 
encouraged. Areas particularly welcome are discrete, non-linear or 
multicriteria optimisation, heuristic and stochastic methods, but successful 
applicants may work in any area of mathematics of operational research or in 
stochastic operational research. Strong commitment to research and 
enthusiasm for supervising undergraduate as well as postgraduate students is 
required.

Starting salary on scale £23,643 - £35,883 a year depending on experience 
and qualifications.  

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Peter Butkovic, tel. +44-(0)121-41-
46600, email: p.butkovic@bham.ac.uk.
Application forms (returnable by 19 November 2004) and details from 
Personnel Services, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT, UK, tel. 44-(0)121-41-46486, http://www.bham.ac.uk/personnel
from 29th  October.

Please quote reference S36823. Working towards equal opportunities.


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4.10 Faculty: University of Delaware USA


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Faculty: University of Delaware, USA

Contributed by: Andras Szeri, szeri@me.udel.edu

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ROBOTICS

The Department of Mechanical Engineering solicits applications and 
nominations for a faculty position at the Associate Professor level. 
Applicants are sought with research expertise in the design, fabrication and 
control of tiny robots, with possible applications in bioengineering, 
biotechnology, manufacturing, alternative energy sources and/or the 
environment. An earned doctorate in Engineering or Science is required.

The Department has research prominence in robotics and controls, bio-
mechanics, manufacturing sciences, composites and materials, and 
environmental fluid mechanics, and is expanding into the area of small scale 
robots. Collaborative research opportunities exist with the Delaware 
Biotechnology Institute and the Departments of Material Science and 
Electrical Engineering within the College of Engineering. The Department has 
a highly successful Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, and is 
closely affiliated with the Center for Composite Materials. 

The Mechanical Engineering Department has 22 faculty members, 80 graduate 
and 393 undergraduate students. The University of Delaware is a publicly 
supported private university. It is located in the quiet, attractive 
community of Newark, within commuting distance to other institutions of 
higher learning as well as the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore and 
Washington DC.

Applications including a detailed CV, names of three referees, and a 
teaching and research plan should be submitted to the Robotics Search 
Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, 
Newark, DE 19716-3140. The committee will commence reviewing applications on 
January 1, 2005 and will give preference to applications submitted by that 
date. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 
strongly encourages applications from members of Minority Groups and Women.

Inquiries should be directed to Professor A. Szeri at (302) 831-2008 or 
szeri@me.udel.edu. Potential candidates and nominators may also visit 
www.me.udel.edu for further information on the University of Delaware and 
its Mechanical Engineering Department. The curriculum vitae and letters of 
reference shall be shared with departmental faculty.


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4.11 Faculty: University of New Orleans USA


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Faculty: University of New Orleans, USA

Contributed by: X. Rong Li, xli@uno.edu

Appointment conditions:  Tenure Track, 9 Months, Full Time 
Proposed Start Date:  January 10, 2005 or August 15, 2005

The University of New Orleans, Department of Electrical Engineering invites 
applications for two or more tenure-track faculty positions at the 
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Primary consideration for 
one position will be given to applicants in the areas of Power Electronics 
and Power, but strong candidates in all areas of electrical engineering will 
be considered seriously.  Positions will be filled as applications are 
received and the search will terminate when all positions are filled.  The 
expected starting date is January or August 2005. Successful candidates will 
be expected to direct graduate research at the MS and PhD levels, develop 
externally funded research, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses.  A 
PhD in electrical engineering or a closely related field is required.  
Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and 
qualifications.  Interested persons should send a resume with names, 
addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three 
references to 
Mrs. Beverly Graves (BGraves@uno.edu), 
Department of Electrical Engineering, 
University of New Orleans, Lakefront, 
New Orleans, LA 70148.  

More information about the department can be found at 
http://ece.engr.uno.edu/. The University of New Orleans is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply.




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4.12 Faculty: University of Wyoming USA


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Faculty: University of Wyoming, USA

Contributed by: John McInroy, mcinroy@uwyo.edu

The University of Wyoming Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
seeks candidates for a tenure track assistant professor faculty position in
the area of control systems.  A Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in
Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required.

We prefer individuals with backgrounds in coordinated control of fully or
partially autonomous dynamical systems to perform complex tasks.  This is an
area that combines control systems, communications, computer networks, and
large-scale modeling to simulate and actively control highly complex behavior
in emerging areas of engineering systems, e.g. multi-access laser
communications, defense and battle management, robotics, and hazardous
environmental clean-up.  The successful applicant will be expected to
establish a funded research program and teach at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels.  There are interdisciplinary research collaboration
opportunities with faculty in Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical
Engineering, as well as Computer Science and Mathematics. 

The University of Wyoming is a land-grant institution of approximately 11,000
students, located in Laramie, Wyoming and classified as a "Doctoral/Research
Extensive" university by the Carnegie Foundation.  Laramie, only 130 miles
north of Denver, is a friendly town offering a reasonable cost of living;
clean air, 300 days of sunshine, no traffic jams, cultural activities, and
easy access to wilderness activities in the Rocky Mountains.  The 12,000 ft.
Snowy Range is just 35 miles west of town, and smaller National Forest areas
are within 10 miles of city limits.  Interested applicants should send a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
professional references to:

Dr. John McInroy
Search Committee Chair	
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Ave. 	
University of Wyoming		
Laramie, WY 82071-3295
Phone: 307-766-6137
e-mail: ece@uwyo.edu

The search committee will begin screening applications January 15, 2005. The
University of Wyoming is an EEO/AA employer.


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4.13 PhD: Carnegie-Mellon University USA


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PhD: Carnegie-Mellon University, USA

Contributed by: Bruce H. Krogh, krogh@ece.cmu.edu

Research Assistantships in Reliability of Large-Scale Networks

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon
University seeks applicants for PhD Research Assistantships to work on a
project sponsored by the National Science Foundation to develop new methods
for designing reliable and secure large-scale networks.  A strong background
in dynamic systems, control and signal processing is required and knowledge 
of power systems is desirable.  Interested candidates should contact
Marija Ilic , Jose Moura , or
Bruce Krogh . 


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4.14 PhD: DLR Oberpfaffenhofen Germany


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PhD: DLR, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

Contributed by: Remi Drai, remi.drai@cma.inria.fr

A 3 year PhD position, co-jointly funded by the Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft 
und Raumfahrt (German Aerospace Center, DLR, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany) and 
the European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands), is open 
for application. The position should be filled before February 1, 2005.
The project aims at developing an integrated theoretical framework and its 
realization in practically useful algorithms for the analysis and synthesis 
of high accuracy magnetic attitude control of spacecraft using robust 
adaptive and periodic control techniques such as H2/H_infinity, LMIs, etc. 
The study results will be tested and validated on an existing representative 
drag-free attitude control system simulator for space geodesy missions.
The selected candidate will perform his PhD work at Ecole des Mines de Paris 
(CMA-EMP, Sophia-Antipolis, France) and at DLR (Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany), 
and will work in close interaction with experts from ESA.
Applicants for the PhD position should have a strong background in modern 
control techniques. 
The application (including curriculum vitae, extract of undergraduate 
studies including grades, possible recommendation letters) must be send by 
electronic mail to:  
Remi DRAI (EMP), remi.drai@cma.inria.fr, Tel: 33 4 92 38 79 49
The deadline for application is December 15, 2004. The successful applicant 
should be able to start the position shortly thereafter.



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4.15 PhD: Oklahoma State University USA


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PhD: Oklahoma State University, USA

Contributed by: Rafael Fierro, rfierro@ieee.org

Graduate Research Fellowship in Cooperative Control of Dynamic Networks

A PhD position is available at the MARHES Laboratory, School of Electrical & 
Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University. Candidates should have a 
Masters degree in electrical/computer engineering. A solid mathematical and 
control background is required. Practical knowledge of computer vision, and 
programming skills (C++, Matlab/Simulink) are a plus.

This fellowship is ideal for candidates with strong interest in one or more 
of the following areas: hybrid control systems, mobile sensor networks, 
distributed optimization, and multi-vehicle (UGV, UAV) coordination.

The applicants should email: CV, transcripts, GRE and TOEFL (if applicable) 
scores, a brief statement of research interests, list of publications, and 
the names and contact information (phone and email) of two academic 
references.

Dr. Rafael Fierro
Tel. (405) 744 1328
e-mail: rfierro@ieee.org
http://marhes.okstate.edu

The successful applicant is expected to start in the Spring 2005 semester. 
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4.16 PhD: TU Delft Netherlands


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PhD: TU Delft, Netherlands

Contributed by: Bart De Schutter, b.deschutter@dcsc.tudelft.nl

There is a vacancy for a PhD position on Reasoning under uncertainty
at the Delft Center for Systems and Control group (www.dcsc.tudelft.nl),
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands.

This project is part of a larger project "Interactive Collaborative
Information Systems - Enhanced Situation Awareness" (BSIK-ICIS/ESA) and aims
at developing an effective framework for data fusion and interpretation
under uncertainty using techniques based on fuzzy set theory and fuzzy
decision making.

In real-world situations, one has to cope with the uncertainty and even
partially contradicting information in data, and uncertainty in the
currently available knowledge. Therefore, methods must be developed for
intelligent filtering of information, and for reasoning and action planning
under uncertainty. In order to develop an effective framework for data fusion
and interpretation under uncertainty, in this PhD project we will use
techniques based on fuzzy set theory and fuzzy decision making. First
we will design and create a common frame in which data and knowledge can
seamlessly be combined and updated. Tools will be developed for active 
knowledge acquisition through on-line exploratory analysis, fusion and
interpretation of data.

In order to keep this learning process manageable, the system must be able
to control the complexity of the data and knowledge base by means of
automated reduction/simplification tools.

We are looking for a PhD candidate with an MSc degree in systems and
control engineering, mathematics or computer science and with some
background in fuzzy logic, fuzzy control and/or artificial intelligence
techniques, and who is willing to start on the project as soon as
possible. A good command of the English language is required. Knowledge
of the Dutch language is not required, as even outside the university
knowledge of English is sufficient to make oneself understood.

We offer the opportunity to do research that is both scientifically
challenging, and has a higher societal (and economical) relevance. The PhD
will work with other researchers in a multidisciplinary research group.
The appointment will be for four years and as an employee of the university
you will receive a competitive salary as well as excellent secondary
benefits. Assistance with accommodation can be arranged.

If you are interested in this position, send a detailed curriculum vitae, a
motivation why the proposed research topic interests you, a publication list,
your course programme and corresponding grades, references and all other
information that might be relevant to your application to both Bart De
Schutter (b.deschutter@dcsc.tudelft.nl) and prof.dr. R. Babuska
(r.babuska@dcsc.tudelft.nl).

Additional information on this PhD position can be found at
http://www.dcsc.tudelft.nl/~bdeschutter/vac/vac_bsik_icis_esa.html


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4.17 PhD: University of Pretoria South Africa


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PhD: University of Pretoria, South Africa

Contributed by: Ian Craig, icraig@postino.up.ac.za

Two PhD positions are available in the Control Systems Group of the 
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, at the 
University of Pretoria, South Africa, for the research projects:

1) Economic assessment of advanced process controllers (Prof Craig)
The aims of this project are: to investigate continuous economic assessment 
of advanced process controllers; and to study the link between controller 
design to achieve maximum economic benefit and the measurement thereof.

2) Non-linear control of complex systems (Prof Xia)
This project investigates the analysis and design of control systems arising 
from non-linear mechanisms such as switching, saturation, quantization, etc. 
Behavioural complexity of the system is the main feature of the research. 
This can be a theoretical or a practical study depending on the candidate’s 
experience and proposal. 

Requirements: 
The candidates should have an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in control 
engineering or a related field.  In addition, for project 1), a background 
in the use of statistical methods in the process industries, would be an 
advantage. 

Please send applications including your Curriculum Vitae, list of 
Publications, at least three references we may contact and a cover letter 
stating your motivation to one of the contact persons below (preferably by e-
mail).

Project term and salary 
The position is for three years, to start as soon as possible. The salary is 
ZAR100 000 per annum.

Contact:
Prof. I K Craig or Prof X Xia
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
University of Pretoria, Pretoria
South Africa 0002
Email: icraig@postino.up.ac.za or xxia@postino.up.ac.za


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4.18 PhD Post-Doc: UCSC USA


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PhD, Post-Doc: UCSC, USA

Contributed by: Donald Wiberg, don_wiberg@hotmail.com

New control systems program at University of California Santa Cruz offers
graduate fellowships for tuition, books and more than $1400 per month 
stipend to qualified students.  Apply for admission for Fall 2005 by 
December 15 to the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC.  Research in 
robotics is in  Computer Engineering, in queueing control in Information 
Systems Technology and Management, nonholonomic constraints in Applied Math 
and Statistics, and adaptive optics and also remote sensing in Electrical 
Engineering Departments.  Please apply to one or more department 
specifically at our website soe.ucsc.edu.

Also available is a postdoc in the Laboratory for Adaptive Optics, UCO/Lick 
Observatory, ucolick.org, to a control systems type with interest in optics 
and astronomy.


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4.19 Post-Doc: EPFL Lausanne Switzerland


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Post-Doc: EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland

Contributed by: Dominique Bonvin, dominique.bonvin@epfl.ch

The Laboratoire d'Automatique of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de 
Lausanne (EPFL) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the 
area of Dynamic Optimization.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a PhD degree in control or 
optimization and who can interact with both graduate students and industry. 
Since the expected length of stay at the EPFL is in the order of 3-4 years, 
the position is ideally suited for a young engineer interested in building 
up the broad and comprehensive research record necessary for a subsequent 
career move. The duties will include the following elements:
 - Research in the broad area of dynamic optimization
 - Working closely with doctoral candidates
 - Involvement in collaborative work with industrial partners
 - Teaching doctoral-level courses

The Laboratoire d’Automatique is a multidisciplinary teaching and research 
unit that includes two professors, a senior lecturer, 4 research associates, 
about 20 doctoral candidates as well as supporting staff. Research and 
computing facilities are of the highest standard. More information is
available on the laboratory’s Web site (http://lawww.epfl.ch).

The position is available starting in January 2005 or later. A highly 
competitive salary is offered. The application material should include:

 - Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and the name of three
   professional references with phone, postal and e-mail addresses.
 - A short description of experiences and future professional objectives.

For further inquiries and application, please write to:
Prof. Dominique Bonvin				
Laboratoire d'Automatique				
EPFL							
CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
voice   : +41 21 693 3843
fax       : +41 21 693 2574
e-mail  : dominique.bonvin@epfl.ch


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4.20 Post-Doc: TU Delft: Netherlands


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Post-Doc: TU Delft: Netherlands

Contributed by: Bart De Schutter, b.deschutter@dcsc.tudelft.nl

The Delft Center for Systems and Control of Delft University of Technology,
The Netherlands has a vacancy for a postdoc position for 2 years on "Multi-
agent control of electricity distribution networks". This project is funded 
by the European Network of Excellence HYCON in addition to a national 
research grant.

The aim of this project is to develop control design methods and strategies
for hierarchical multi-agent control of electricity distribution networks 
and other infrastructure networks such as water and gas distribution 
networks, public transportation networks, logistic networks, road networks, 
etc. These systems can also be modeled as hybrid systems, i.e., systems with 
both continuous and discrete dynamics. Up to now, most control methods for 
hybrid systems and network systems are based on a centralized control 
paradigm and/or on ad-hoc techniques. However, centralized control of large-
scale systems is often not feasible in practice due to computational
complexity, communication overhead, and lack of scalability. Furthermore, a 
structured control design method is also lacking.

We aim at developing a structured and tractable design methodology for
control of large-scale hybrid network systems and electricity
distribution networks in particular. This approach will be based on a
hierarchical multi-agent control structure with local control agents
at the lowest level, and one or more higher supervisory control
levels. This will result in systematic approaches that outperform
existing heuristic or case-dependent decentralized control strategies.

In order to carry out this project we are looking for a postdoc
candidate with a PhD degree in systems and control engineering,
mathematics, electrical or mechanical engineering, and a background in
modeling and control of hybrid systems, multi-agent systems, or
electricity distribution networks.

We offer the opportunity to do research that is both scientifically
challenging, and has a higher societal and economical relevance. The
postdoc will work with other researchers in a multidisciplinary
research group. The postdoc appointment will be for up to 2 years. As
an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary as
well as excellent secondary benefits. Assistance with accommodation
can be arranged.

More information on this position and on how to apply can be found at
http://www.dcsc.tudelft.nl/~bdeschutter/vac/vac_hycon.html


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4.21 Post-Doc: University of Maryland USA


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Post-Doc: University of Maryland, USA

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

Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities, Fall 2005

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

ISR’s research programs are at the forefront of advances in modern systems 
engineering, and incorporate sophisticated analytical and computational 
methods with state-of-the-art experimental and modeling techniques.


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:
Artificial Intelligence (automated planning and scheduling)
Control Systems
Integration of MEMS and cell-based sensing
Networks 
Optics

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, 2005 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

For additional information, email sue@isr.umd.edu

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.


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4.22 Post-Doc: University of Virginia USA


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Post-Doc: University of Virginia, USA

Contributed by: Ted Iwasaki, iwasaki@virginia.edu

Postdoctoral position available immediately for modeling and control of 
biological oscillators for animal locomotion. Our interdisciplinary NIH-
funded research addresses the feedback control mechanisms that underlie 
swimming locomotion in the medicinal leech. Our approach combines biological 
and system theoretic modeling/control techniques. Expertise or aptitude in 
the theoretical and computational analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems is 
essential. Some background in nonlinear oscillators and/or differential 
geometry is desired. The candidates are expected to have a strong interest 
in biological feedback control systems. 

Send applications (letter, CV, contact information for three references, a 
pdf file of your best relevant paper) to teD iwasaki via email 
(iwasaki@virginia.edu), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 
University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400746, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4746, 
USA. Web site: http://www.people.virginia.edu/~ti3q; Review of applications 
will continue until the position is filled, but priority will be given to 
early submissions.


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Biomimicry for Optimization, Control, and Automation

Contributed by: Kevin Passino, passino@ece.osu.edu

Biomimicry for Optimization, Control, and Automation
Kevin M. Passino
Ohio State University

Springer-Verlag, London, 2005.
926 pages, ISBN 1852338040


Springer: http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-164-22-
25883266-0,00.html?changeHeader=true
Amazon: Search on Passino

This web site contains Matlab code for book examples and
homework problems, homework hints and additional problems, 
a sample syllabus, information on an associated laboratory
course, and some relevant publications.
     http://www.ece.osu.edu/~passino/ICbook/ic_index.html

Table of Contents:
Preface

Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: Challenges in Computer Control and Automation
Chapter 2: Scientific Foundations for Biomimicry
Chapter 3: For Further Study

Part II: Elements of Decision Making

Chapter 4: Neural Network Substrates for Control Instincts
Chapter 5: Rule-Based Control
Chapter 6: Planning Systems
Chapter 7: Attentional Systems
Chapter 8: For Further Study

Part III: Learning

Chapter 9: Learning and Control
Chapter 10: Linear Least Squares Methods
Chapter 11: Gradient Methods
Chapter 12: Adaptive Control
Chapter 13: For Further Study

Part IV: Evolution

Chapter 14: The Genetic Algorithm
Chapter 15: Stochastic and Nongradient Optimization for Design
Chapter 16: Evolution and Learning: Synergistic Effects
Chapter 17: For Further Study

Part V: Foraging

Chapter 18: Cooperative Foraging and Search
Chapter 19: Competitive and Intelligent Foraging
Chapter 20: For Further Study

Bibliography
Index


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5.2 Constrained Control and Estimation. An Optimisation Approach


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Constrained Control and Estimation. An Optimisation Approach

Contributed by: Maria Seron, seron@ee.newcastle.edu.au

Constrained Control and Estimation. 
An Optimisation Approach

Graham Goodwin, Maria Seron and Jose De Dona, 

Springer, Communications and Control Engineering Series 
2004, Approx. 355 p. 109 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 1-85233-548-3

Website: http://murray.newcastle.edu.au/cce/

This new book has been published in 2004. The book provides a comprehensive 
treatment of the principles underlying optimal constrained control and 
estimation. The contents progress from optimisation theory, fixed horizon 
discrete optimal control, receding horizon implementations and stability 
conditions, explicit solutions and numerical algorithms, moving horizon 
estimation, and connections between constrained estimation and control. 
Several case studies and further developments illustrate and expand the core 
principles.

The book gives a self-contained treatment of the subject assuming that the 
reader has basic background in systems theory, including linear control, 
stability and state space methods. It is suitable for use in senior level 
courses and as material for reference and self-study. 

A companion website contains related material such as papers by the authors, 
lecture slides, worked examples, Matlab routines, and so on (see 
http://murray.newcastle.edu.au/cce/).

Contents

Part I Foundations

1. Introduction
2. Overview of Optimisation Theory
3. Fixed Horizon Optimal Control with Constraints
4. Receding Horizon Optimal Control with Constraints
5. Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control
6. Global Characterisation of Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control
7. Regional Characterisation of Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control
8. Computational Issues in Constrained Optimal Control
9. Constrained Estimation
10. Duality Between Constrained Estimation and Control

Part II Further Developments

11. The Hessian in the QP Problem: Singular Value Structure and Related 
Algorithms
12. Output Feedback Optimal Control with Constraints
13. Finite Alphabet Controllers and Estimators

Part III Case Studies

14. Rudder Roll Stabilisation of Ships
15. Cross-Directional Control
16. Control over Communication Networks


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5.3 Feedback Control of Computing Systems


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Feedback Control of Computing Systems

Contributed by: Dawn Tilbury, tilbury@umich.edu

Book Title: Feedback Control of Computing Systems
Authors: Joseph L. Hellerstein, Yixin Diao, Sujay Parekh, and Dawn M. Tilbury
Publisher:  Wiley/IEEE Press
ISBN:  0-471-26637-X

In today's computerized economy, the profitability and availability of many 
businesses rely on a clear understanding of the dynamics of their computing
systems, especially how they relate to changes in workloads and 
configuration.  Frequent, dramatic changes in these areas can degrade 
programs and even cause failures, as often demonstrated on a company's
eCommerce site.

In the first book ever to address this vital issue, “Feedback Control of 
Computing Systems” offers program designers and computer scientists a hands-
on resource that distills the essentials of control theory needed to
effectively address these issues.  Primarily intended for professionals 
engaged in the analysis and design of computing systems, who often lack the 
conceptual tools to address the dynamics of resource management, the text 
provides a host of valuable features:

-Matlab code for the solution of problems and case studies
-Numerous IT examples, such as tuning the Apache HTTP server and the IBM 
 Lotus Domino Server
-Examples carefully chosen to illustrate key concepts and provide the basis
 for modeling real-world systems
-Several appendices for handy reference

A flexible “road map” approach helps different practitioners use the text in 
highly targeted ways, depending on their particular focus, making this an 
invaluable resource for systems designers, IT managers, computer scientists, 
as well as other researchers in the field.

The book website http://www.research.ibm.com/fbcs/ has a link to a course 
taught at Columbia University by the first 3 authors.

Table of Contents:
PART I:  BACKGROUND
1. Introduction and Overview
PART II:  SYSTEM MODELING
2. Model Construction
3. Z-Transforms and Transfer Functions
4. System Modeling with Block Diagrams
5. First-Order Systems
6. Higher-Order Systems
7. State-Space Models
PART III:  CONTROL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
8. Proportional Control
9. PID Controllers
10. State-Space Feedback Control
11. Advanced Topics
APPENDICES
A. Mathematical Notation
B. Acronyms
C. Key Results
D. Essentials of Linear Algebra
E. Matlab Basics


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5.4 Flight Dynamics


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Flight Dynamics

Contributed by: Robert Stengel, stengel@princeton.edu

Flight Dynamics takes a new approach to the science and mathematics of
aircraft flight, unifying principles of aeronautics with contemporary systems
analysis. While presenting traditional material that is critical to
understanding aircraft motions, it does so in the context of modern
computational tools and multivariable methods. Particular attention is devoted
to models and techniques that are appropriate for analysis, simulation,
evaluation of flying qualities, and control system design. Bridges to
classical analysis and results are established, and new territory that was
treated only inferentially in earlier books is explored. This book combines a
highly accessible style of presentation with contents that will appeal to
graduate students and to professionals already familiar with basic flight
dynamics.

Dynamic analysis has changed dramatically in recent decades, with the
introduction of powerful personal computers and scientific programming
languages. Analysis programs have become so pervasive that it can be assumed
that all students and practicing engineers working on aircraft flight dynamics
have access to them. Therefore, this book presents the principles,
derivations, and equations of flight dynamics with frequent reference to
MATLAB functions and examples.

By using common notation and not assuming a strong background in aeronautics,
Flight Dynamics will engage a wide variety of readers. Introductions to
aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, flying qualities, flight control, and
the atmospheric and gravitational environment accompany the development of the
aircraft's dynamic equations.

See http://pup.princeton.edu/titles/7909.html for additional details.


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5.5 Handbook of Learning and Approximate Dynamic Programming


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Handbook of Learning and Approximate Dynamic Programming

Contributed by: Jennie Si, si@asu.edu

Handbook of Learning and Approximate Dynamic Programming
Jennie Si, Andrew G. Barto, Warren Buckler Powell, Don Wunsch Eds.
ISBN: 0-471-66054-X
Hardcover, 672 pages, July 2004, Wiley-IEEE Press
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-047166054X,descCd-
authorInfo.html

While advances in science and engineering have enabled us to design and 
build complex systems, how to control and optimize them remains a challenge. 
This was made clear, for example, by the major power outage across dozens of 
cities in the Eastern United States and Canada in August of 2003. Learning 
and approximate dynamic programming (ADP) is emerging as one of the most 
promising mathematical and computational approaches to solve nonlinear, 
large-scale, dynamic control problems under uncertainty. It draws heavily 
both on rigorous mathematics and on biological inspiration and parallels, 
and helps unify new developments across many disciplines. The foundations of 
learning and approximate dynamic programming have evolved from several 
fields—optimal control, artificial intelligence (reinforcement learning), 
operations research (dynamic programming) and stochastic approximation 
methods (neural networks). Applications of these methods span engineering, 
economics, business and computer science. In this volume, leading experts in 
the field summarize the latest research in areas including:
• Reinforcement learning and its relationship to supervised learning
• Model-based adaptive critic designs
• Direct neural dynamic programming
• Hierarchical decision-making
• Multistage stochastic linear programming for resource allocation problems
• Concurrency, multiagency, and partial observability
• Backpropogation through time and derivative adaptive critics
• Applications of approximate dynamic programming and reinforcement learning
in control-constrained agile missiles; power systems; heating, ventilation, 
and air conditioning; helicopter flight control; transportation and more.
The book is an outcome of a successful NSF Workshop on Learning and 
Approximate Dynamic Programming held in April, 2002, in Playacar, Mexico 
(http://www.eas.asu.edu/~nsfadp/).  Jennie Si (Arizona State University) and 
Andrew Barto (University of Massachusetts) co-chaired the workshop. The 
organizers of the workshop had the vision of using the workshop as a means 
of identifying major research issues, broader and higher impact application 
areas of learning based decision and control approaches. And therefore, the 
primary objective of the workshop was to create greater unification of the 
field to consider complex problems under the scope of intelligent systems.


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5.6 Variable Structure Systems: from Principles to Implementation 


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Variable Structure Systems: from Principles to Implementation 

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

This edited collection is divided into three sections which cover the 
essential background to variable structure control systems, current topics of 
research interest within the area and descriptions of a range of application 
studies, respectively. The first section provides the necessary basic 
background to enable a graduate engineer to design a variable structure 
controller/ estimator. Formulation of the desired system performance is 
emphasized  and practical issues such as discrete implementation and the 
problem of noise on the output measurements are a focus. The second section 
presents an overview of some topics which are of current research interest in 
the area of variable structure control. Issues such as the control of 
inherently non-minimum phase systems, the application of variable structure 
control techniques in the field of chaos and the exciting possibilities of 
higher order sliding regimes are considered. This section will provide 
essential reading for anyone involved in research in the area of robust and 
nonlinear control. The final section presents a range of application studies 
in the area of variable structure control and will be interesting reading for 
anyone involved in the area of control applications. A diverse range of 
studies is considered from motion control to automobile control and from 
sliding mode applications in fuzzy and neural network systems to sliding mode 
applications in power electronics.
Further details and an order form are available at:
http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/index.cfm?book=CE%20066


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CFP: IEEE Trans on Automation Science and Engineering

Contributed by: Mingjun Zhang, mingjunzhang@ieee.org

A Special Issue on Automation for the Life Sciences. 
http://www.ssm.wustl.edu/~mjz/doc/call4papers-BioAuto.pdf

Automation plays an increasingly important role in life sciences. With 
advances in automation, the human genome and other genomes have been 
sequenced. Modern molecular biology and biotechnology have contributed new 
assays that, when automated, provide more accurate, rapid and increasing 
amounts of information and decreased costs. Similarly, pharmaceutical 
industry is heavily dependent on automation, especially as it shifts from 
products that treat diseases to analytical methods that detect and classify 
diseases. Automation for the life sciences is thus broad and includes 
laboratory automation for fluid handling and assay processing, automated 
systems for high-throughput screening and drug discovery, high-throughout 
production and analysis of protein and DNA microarrays, automated devices
for analyzing living cells, lab-on-a-chip analysis tools, and numerous 
detection methods. This Special Issue aims to publish original, significant 
and visionary papers describing scientific methods and technologies that 
improve efficiency, productivity, quality and reliability for areas 
including laboratory, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical automations. The 
central theme of the Special Issue is on recent progress in automation for 
the life sciences. Special attention will be paid to papers focusing on 
integrating automation science with biological principles, and to solve 
related automation problems. Submissions from experts in academia and 
industry worldwide are strongly encouraged. Topics to be covered include, 
but are not limited to,
- Automated lab-on-a-chip platforms.
- Automated systems for liquid handling.
- Fermentation reaction and process automation.
- Genomics and proteomics software automation.
- DNA and protein micro-array fabrication automation.
- Pharmaceutical fabrication and drug screening automation.
- Detection technologies that enable automation for biological processes.
- Automated systems for DNA, protein, and cell manipulation and analysis.
- Automated scanning probe microscopy-based systems for bio-applications.
- Liquid chromatography (LC)/mass spectrometry (MS) bioinstrumentation  
  automation.
- System integration including interconnects and interfaces between 
  automated modules.

Important Dates
- March 1, 2005: Paper submission deadline.
- July 1, 2005: Completion of the first round paper review.
- November 1, 2005: Completion of the second round paper review.
- December 1, 2005: Final manuscripts due.
- March 1 2006: Tentative publication date.

Guest Editors
Mingjun Zhang, Agilent Technologies (mingjunzhang@ieee.org)
Robin A. Felder, University of Virginia (raf7k@virginia.edu)
Eun Sok Kim, University of Southern California (eskim@almaak.usc.edu) 
Bradley Nelson, Swiss Federal Inst of Tech (bradley.nelson@iris.mavt.ethz.ch)
Beth L. Pruitt, Stanford University (pruitt@stanford.edu)
Yuan F. Zheng, The Ohio State University (zheng@ee.eng.ohio-state.edu)

Paper Submission
All papers are to be submitted through the IEEE's Manuscript Central for 
Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering 
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/t-ase. Please select "Special Issue" under 
Manuscript Category of your submission. All manuscripts must be prepared 
according to the IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering 
publication guidelines http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~ieeetase/.

Please address inquiries to mingjunzhang@ieee.org.


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6.2 Contents: Automatica


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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, December, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 12

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

Regular papers

E. Gyurkovics and A. M. Elaiw
Stabilization of sampled-data nonlinear systems by receding horizon
control via discrete-time approximations

M. C. Campi, Su Ki Ooi, and E. Weyer
Non-asymptotic quality assessment of generalised FIR models with periodic
inputs

Vivek S. Borkar and D. Manjunath
Charge based control of diffserv-like queues

V.S. Patsko and V.L. Turova
Families of semipermeable curves in differential games with the homicidal
chauffeur dynamics

Brief papers

J-H. Lee and M-J. Youn
A new continuous variable structure controller for complete prescribed
tracking control of BLDDSM

Xiaoming Hu and Torvald Ersson
Active state estimation of nonlinear systems

J. Schoukens, R. Pintelon, and Y. Rolain
Box-Jenkins alike identification using nonparametric noise models

Shengyuan Xu and Tongwen Chen
H-infinity Output Feedback Control for Uncertain Stochastic Systems with
Time-varying Delays

Ioana Fagarasan, Stéphane Ploix, Sylviane Gentil
Causal fault detection and isolation based on a set-membership approach

Chian-Song Chiu, Kuang-Yow Lian, Tsu-Cheng Wu
Robust adaptive motion/force tracking control design for uncertain
constrained robot manipulators

D. Nesic and A. R. Teel
Input-to-state stability of networked control systems

Z. P. Jiang, Y. Lin, and Y. Wang
Nonlinear small-gain theorems for discrete-time feedback systems and
applications

E. Canuto and A. Rolino
Multi-input digital frequency stabilization of monolithic lasers

Wudhichai Assawinchaichote, Sing Kiong Nguang, and Peng Shi
H-infinity fuzzy control design for singularly perturbed nonlinear
systems: an LMI approach

Rafael Becerril Arreola
Output feedback nonlinear control for a linear motor in suspension mode

M. I. Gil'
A new stability test for nonlinear nonautonomous systems

B. Sulikowski, K. Galkowski, E. Rogers, and D.H. Owens
Output feedback control of discrete linear repetitive process

Technical communiques

Ilya Ioslovich and Per-Olof Gutman
On smooth optimal control determination


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6.3 Contents: Control Engineering Practice


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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Control Engineering Practice
Vol 12, No. 12 (December 2004)
- Special Issue "Guidance and control of underwater vehicles", edited by
G.N. Roberts

Contents:

Special section on guidance and control of underwater vehicles
G.N. Roberts, pp 1481-1482

On the identification of non-linear models of unmanned underwater vehicles
P. Ridao, A. Tiano, A. El-Fakdi, M. Carreras, A. Zirilli, pp 1483-1499

Control of the INFANTE AUV using gain scheduled static output feedback
C. Silvestre, A. Pascoal, pp 1501-1509

Reduced order H-inf control of an autonomous underwater vehicle
Z. Feng, R. Allen, pp 1511-1520

Development of a real-time control architecture for a semi-autonomous
underwater vehicle for intervention missions
T.W. Kim, J. Yuh, pp 1521-1530

Adaptive tuning of a Kalman filter via fuzzy logic for an intelligent
AUV navigation system
D. Loebis, R. Sutton, J. Chudley, W. Naeem, pp 1531-1539

Preliminary field experience with the DVLNAV integrated navigation
system for oceanographic submersibles
J.C. Kinsey, L.L. Whitcomb, pp 1541-1549

Navigation of an AUV for investigation of underwater structures
H. Kondo, T. Ura, pp 1551-1559

Experiments in laser-assisted visual sensing for AUV navigation
F.R. Dalgleish, S. Tetlow, R.L. Allwood, pp 1561-1573

Thruster fault diagnosis and accommodation for open-frame underwater vehicles
E. Omerdic, G. Roberts, pp 1575-1598

Acknowledgement of reviewers, pp 1599-1600
Conference, pp 1601-1602
Volume Contents autogen, pp III-XI
Keyword Index-autogen, pp XII-XV
Keyword Index-autogen, pp XVI-XVIII


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6.4 Contents: European Journal of Control


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Contents: European Journal of Control

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

Table of contents issue n. 4/2004

Positive Real Control for Uncertain Singular Time-delay Systems via Output 
Feedback Controllers
by J. Lam and S. Xu 
Discussion on "Positive Real Control for Uncertain Singular Time-delay 
Systems via Output Feedback Controllers", by M. S. Mahmoud
Discussion on "Positive Real Control for Uncertain Singular Time-delay 
Systems via Output Feedback Controllers", by A. Bobtsov
Reply by the authors

The Non-Uniform in Time Small-Gain Theorem for a Wide Class of Control 
Systems with Outputs
by I. Karafyllis 
Discussion on "The Non-Uniform in Time Small-Gain Theorem for a Wide Class 
of Control Systems with Outputs", by B. Ingalls 

Generalized LFT-Based Representation of Parametric Uncertain Models
by S. Hecker and A. Varga
Discussion on "Generalized LFT-Based Representation of Parametric Uncertain 
Models", by J. J. Cockburn 

A New Identification-Based Power Unit Model for Load-Frequency Control 
Purposes
by S. Glickman, R. Kulessky and G. Nudelman

Flow Invariance and Stability Analisys for a Class of Nonlinear Systems with 
Slope Conditions
by M. H. Matcovschi and O. Pastravanu

Robust H-infinity Control for Uncertain Fuzzy Neutral Delay Systems 
by B. Chen, J. Lam and S. Xu 
Discussion on "Robust H-infinity Control for Uncertain Fuzzy Neutral Delay 
Systems", by J. Yoneyama 
Discussion on "Robust H-infinity Control for Uncertain Fuzzy Neutral Delay 
Systems", by E. T. Jeung and H. B. Park
Discussion on "Robust H-infinity Control for Uncertain Fuzzy Neutral Delay 
Systems", by Y. Y. Cao
Reply by the authors

Discussion on "New Energy-Based Nonlinear Controller for Hydraulic Piston 
Actuators" published in European Journal of Control Vol. 10, issue n. 2
by K. Y. Lum
Discussion on "New Energy-Based Nonlinear Controller for Hydraulic Piston 
Actuators" published in European Journal of Control Vol. 10, issue n. 2
by R. Sepulchre

Call for papers

Special Issue on "LINEAR MATRIX INEQUALITIES IN CONTROL"
Recent years have witnessed a great amount of results in LMI methods in 
control theory. Using the LMI method amounts to reducing a given control 
problem to a semidefinite programming problem (SDP: an optimization problem 
involving matrices as decision variables, a linear objective and affine 
matrix equality and inequality constraints). The success story of LMIs in
control theory relies on the development of efficient interior point
algorithms for SDP as well as its particular suitability for robust control
purposes. In addition, in the last years, the number of industrial
applications of LMI-based control laws is clearly increasing showing the 
growing interest of control practitioners for flexible and systematic 
control methodologies. Even if a large number of control and filtering 
problems have been recognized to be reducible to LMI-based optimization 
problems, some fundamental issues remain open. Indeed, important classes of 
control design issues (fixed-order output feedback, multiobjective control, 
decentralized control...), typically non-convex problems in their original
formulation, have not been found yet to be readily interpreted into the LMI 
framework. Tackled either by direct numerical methods, either by 
approximations based on convex relaxations, these problems have received a 
growing attention in the last five years and much more effort should be made 
to get an industrial transfer comparable to the one for classical design 
methods.

The aim of the special issue is to stimulate the research in this field and 
to publish highquality papers with new theoretical results as well as papers 
devoted to real practical applications of LMI-based approaches. Further 
advances in numerical methods for solving optimization problems involving 
matrix inequalities are also welcome.

Submission details
Prospective authors are requested to submit their contributions (ps-file or 
pdf-file) to the Editorial Assistant of the European Journal of Control, Dr.
Danila Ferrara (ejc@elet.polimi.it) and to Denis Arzelier (arzelier@laas.fr)
Guest Editor, no later than JANUARY 1, 2005 for review.
Important dates
01 January, 2005 Deadline for paper submission
30 April, 2005 Completion of first review cycle
31 August, 2005 Completion of final review cycle
31 October, 2005 Final version due


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6.5 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control


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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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

Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
Volume: 49,   Issue: 9,   Year: Sept. 2004
   
Guest Editorial Special Issue on Networked Control Systems
Antsaklis, P.; Baillieul, J., Page(s): 1421- 1423   

A moving horizon approach to Networked Control system design
Goodwin, G.C.; Haimovich, H.; Quevedo, D.E.; Welsh, J.S.,
Page(s): 1427- 1445   

Distributed control of systems over discrete Groups
Recht, B.; D'Andrea, R., Page(s): 1446- 1452   

Kalman filtering with intermittent observations
Sinopoli, B.; Schenato, L.; Franceschetti, M.; Poolla, K.; Jordan, M.I.;
Sastry, S.S., Page(s): 1453- 1464

Information flow and cooperative control of vehicle formations
Fax, J.A.; Murray, R.M., Page(s): 1465- 1476 

When bode meets shannon: control-oriented feedback communication schemes
Elia, N., Page(s): 1477- 1488  

Decentralized control of discrete-event