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Course on LMI in Prague - Winter 2007

Contributed by: Didier Henrion, henrion@laas.fr

Course on LMI optimization with applications in control
by Didier Henrion, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
and Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.laas.fr/~henrion/courses/lmi07

Venue and dates:
The course is given at the Czech Technical University, Charles Square,
down-town Prague (Karlovo Namesti 13, 12135 Praha 2) from Monday
January 29 to Friday February 2, 2007. It consists of six two-hour
lectures and two two-hour Matlab labs. There is no admission fee, but
please send an e-mail to henrion@laas.fr to register.

Description:
This is a course for graduate students or researchers with a
background in linear control systems, linear algebra and convex
optimization. The focus in on semidefinite programming (SDP), or
optimization over linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), an extension of
linear programming to the cone of positive semidefinite
matrices.

Outline:
In the first part of the course, historical developments of LMIs and
SDP are surveyed. Convex sets that can be represented with LMIs are
classified and studied. LMI relaxations are introduced to solve
non-convex polynomial optimization problems. Finally, interior-point
algorithms are described to solve LMI problems and latest achievements
in software and solvers are reported. 
The second part of the course focuses on the application of LMI
techniques to solve several control problems traditionally deemed as
difficult, such as robustness analysis of linear systems, or design
of fixed-order robust controllers with H-infinity specifications.
The originality of the approach is in the simultaneous use of
algebraic or polynomial techniques (as opposed to classical
state-space methods) and modern convex optimization techniques.


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2.2 HYCON-EECI Graduate School on Control


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HYCON-EECI Graduate School on Control

Contributed by: F. Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue, lamnabhi@lss.supelec.fr

Intensive teaching: 10 independent modules; one 21 hours module per week - 
Lectures taught in English - Eligible for 2nd Year Master Degree credits and 
Scientific Thesis modules

Location: Supelec – Gif-sur-Yvette - South of Paris

Registration fees: 150 euros per module - Deadline for registration to each 
module: 2 weeks before the module starts. For more details and registration 
procedure see:
http://www.ist-hycon.org/index.php?p=EECI
or contact Jamal.Daafouz@ensem.inpl-nancy.fr

Programme:  

M1 12/02/2007 – 16/02/2007	
Modeling Analysis and Design of Hybrid Control Systems	
Joao Pedro Hespanha, Univ. of California Santa Barbara 
 
M2 26/02/2007 – 02/03/2007	
Nonlinear Adaptive Control with Applications	
Alessandro Astolfi, Imperial College, London 

M3 05/03/2007 – 09/03/2007	
Periodic Hybrid Infinite Dimensional Systems	
Nikita Barabanov, North Dakota State University

M4 12/03/2007 – 16/03/2007	
Embedded Control Systems	
Karl-Erik Arzen,Lund University

M5 19/03/2007 – 23/03/2007	
Switched Systems and Control	
Daniel Liberzon, Univ. Illinois Urbana-Champain

M6 26/03/2007 – 30/03/2007	
LMI in Control	
Carsten Scherer, Delft University of Technology

M7 02/04/2007 – 06/04/2007	
Optimality, Stabilization and Feedback in Nonlinear Control	
Francis Clarke, Univ. Claude Bernard Lyon 1

M8 09/04/2007 – 13/04/2007	
Control using Petri Nets	
Alessandro Giua, University of Cagliari

M9 15/04/2007 – 19/04/2007	
An Introduction to Nonlinear Optimization	
Fabio Schoen, University of Firenze

M10 22/04/2007 – 26/04/2007	
Semidefinite Programming	
Veronica Piccialli, Univ. of Rome « La Sapienza »

Partially sponsored by the HYCON NoE http://www.ist-hycon.org/ and the ICO – 
International Curriculum Option http://www.piaggio.ccii.unipi.it/ICO/ICO.htm 


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2.3 IEEE Mentoring Service


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IEEE Mentoring Service

Contributed by: Maria Elena Valcher, meme@dei.unipd.it

One of the latest member benefits for Higher Grade members is the IEEE 
Mentoring Connection. This new program matches younger IEEE members seeking 
career advice and counsel, with more experienced IEEE professionals who have 
agreed to serve as volunteer mentors. The program was opened worldwide in July 
of this year, and currently has a pool of 269 mentors and over 500 mentees. 
The program performs a matching service, where mentees can search the pool of 
mentors based on different criteria, such as geographic locale or areas of 
technical expertise. Mentees may also view a biography of prospective mentors.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this program or you are willing 
to become a mentor, you can find additional information at 
         https://www.ieeecommuniities.org/ieee.md.net. 

In that web site you will find a PowerPoint presentation providing information 
on how the program works, and how a member can participate.  

For additional information, contact Cathy Downer, mailto:c.downer@ieee.org


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2.4 Tour of the DIII-D tokamak during the CDC 2006


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Tour of the DIII-D tokamak during the CDC 2006

Contributed by: Eugenio Schuster, schuster@lehigh.edu

As a part of the Invited Interactive Session on "Control of Fusion Plasmas in
Tokamaks" during the CDC 2006, a tour of the DIII-D tokamak and fusion
facility at General Atomics, San Diego, California, will be provided for those
interested in learning more about the problems of control in a large fusion
device. 

The DIII-D Program is a large international program, with 90 participating
institutions and a research team of 515 users. General Atomics operates DIII-D
for the Department of Energy through the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences as a
true user facility. DIII-D research has been recognized a record four times
with the American Physical Society Excellence in Plasma Physics Prize.

The tour is scheduled just after the Invited Interactive Session (Wednesday,
December 13, 3:30-5:30 PM). A shuttle service, provided by General Atomics,
will leave the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel at 5:45PM and return to the hotel
after the tour. A reception will be offered to the participants during the tour.

Due to the limited space availability, those interested in this tour are
requested to register through PaperPlaza (http://css.paperplaza.net/). There
is a nominal registration fee of $10. 



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Call for Nominations - SIAM Awards

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

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Germund Dahlquist Prize - Deadline November 15

The Germund Dahlquist Prize, established in 1995, is awarded to a young
scientist (normally under 45) for original contributions to fields associated
with Germund Dahlquist, especially the numerical solution of differential
equations and numerical methods for scientific computing.

SIAM will present the Dahlquist Prize at SciCADE 07, to be held July 9 - 13,
2007, in Saint-Malo, France.  The award will consist of a certificate
containing the citation and a cash prize of $1,000.  The recipient will be
expected to present a talk at the conference.  SIAM will reimburse the prize
recipient's reasonable travel expenses to receive the award and deliver the talk.

Nominations, including a description of the contributions, should be addressed
to Dr. Sebastian Reich, Chair, Germund Dahlquist Prize Committee and sent by
November 15, 2006, to J. M. Littleton at littleton@siam.org.  Inquiries should
be addressed to littleton@siam.org.  Complete calls for nominations for SIAM
prizes can be found at www.siam.org/prizes/nominations.php.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize

The W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize is awarded 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 H. T.
Banks wishes to stress the breadth of the eligible fields.

The prize will be awarded at the 2007 SIAM Conference on Control and Its
Applications (CT07) to be held June 29 - July 1, 2007, in San Francisco,
California.  The award consists of an engraved medal and a $10,000 cash prize.
The prize recipient is requested to present a lecture at the meeting.  SIAM
will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for the recipient to attend the
meeting and give the lecture.

Nominations, including a description of achievement(s), should be addressed to
Professor H. T. Banks, Chair, W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize Committee and sent
by November 30, 2006, to J. M. Littleton at littleton@siam.org.  Inquiries
should be addressed to littleton@siam.org.  Complete calls for nominations for
SIAM prizes can be found at www.siam.org/prizes/nominations.php.


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3.2 Prof. Athans receives Lifetime Achievement Award


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Prof. Athans receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Contributed by: Michael Athans, athans@isr.ist.utl.pt

Prof. Michael Athans received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the World
Automation Congress, Budapest, Hungary, July 2006.  The citation reads: For
oustanding contributions to the field of automatic control, and as a leader
and innovative researcher in optimal, adaptive, robust, decentralized and
distributed control systems.
Dr. Athans is Professor of EE&CS(emeritus), MIT, Cambridge, Mass., USA and
Invited Research Professor, Institute for Systems and Robotics, Instituto
Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal.


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CFP: Quantum-Inspired Intelligent Systems

Contributed by: Leandro dos Santos Coelho, leandro.coelho@pucpr.br

Intelligent Systems Engineering series
http://www.isebis.eng.uerj.br/

Quantum-Inspired Intelligent Systems, Call for Chapters 

Nadia Nedjah, Leandro dos Santos Coelho, Luiza de Macedo Mourelle (Eds.) 
Research on applying principles of quantum computing to improve the 
engineering of intelligent systems has been started since late 1990s. This 
emergent research field concentrates on studying on quantum computing that is 
characterized by certain principles of quantum mechanics such as standing 
waves, interference, quantum bits, coherence, superposition of states, and 
concept of interference, combined with computational intelligence or soft 
computing approaches, such as artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, 
evolutionary computing, swarm intelligence, and hybrid soft computing methods. 

For this book, we seek original contributions on any aspect related to soft 
computing combined with quantum computing systems. Applications of intelligent 
quantum computing to real-world system such as clustering, data mining, 
optimization, robotics, scheduling, control systems, nonlinear identification 
systems, hardware design, game theory, planning and supply chain design are 
welcome. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to: 
- Quantum-inspired fuzzy system for a classical computer 
- Quantum-inspired evolutionary computing system for a classical computer 
- Quantum-inspired neural network approaches 
- Quantum-inspired hybrid computational intelligence methodologies 
- Automatic programming techniques using soft computing and quantum computing 

The time schedule for this publication is as follows: 
1. Manuscript submission: February 3, 2007 
2. Authors Notification: June 1, 2007 
3. Camera-ready submission: July 30, 2007 
If you intend to contribute to this book, please send an e-mail to 
nadia@eng.uerj.br informing the title of the chapter and its abstract.


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4.2 Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control


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Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control

Contributed by: Jan Lunze, Lunze@atp.rub.de

Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control, Second edition
Mogens Blanke, Michel Kinnaert, Jan Lunze, Marcel Staroswiecki
Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg 2006
ISBN 3-540-35652-5

Fault-tolerant control aims at  a graceful degradation of the behaviour of
automated systems in case of faults. It satisfies the industrial demand for
enhanced availability and safety, in contrast to traditional reactions to
faults that bring about sudden shutdowns and loss of availability. 

The book presents effective model-based analysis and design methods for fault
diagnosis and fault-tolerant control. Architectural and structural models are
used to analyse the propagation of the fault throught the process, to test the
fault detectability and to find the redundancies in the process that can be
used to ensure fault tolerance. Design methods for diagnostic systems and
fault-tolerant controllers are presented for processes that are described by
analytical models, by discrete-event models or that can be dealt with as
quantised systems. Five case studies on pilot processes show the applicability
of the presented methods. The theoretical results are illustrated by two
running examples used throughout the book.

The book addresses engineering students, engineers in industry and researchers
who wish to get a survey over the variety of approaches to process diagnosis
and fault-tolerant control.

The authors have extensive teaching experience with graduate and PhD students
as well as  industrial experts. Parts of this book have been used in courses
for this audience. The authors give a thorough introduction to the main ideas
of diagnosis and fault-tolerant control and present some of their most recent
research achievements that they have obtained together with their research
groups in a close cooperation within European research projects.

The second edition includes new material about reconfigurable control,
diagnosis of nonlinear systems, and remote diagnosis. The application examples
are extended by a steering-by-wire system and the air path of a diesel engine,
both of which include experimental results. The bibliographical notes at the
end of all chapters have been up-dated. The chapters end with exercises to be
used in lectures.

For more information see  http://www.rub.de/atp  -> Books


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4.3 Discrete-event Dynamical Systems


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Discrete-event Dynamical Systems

Contributed by: Jan Lunze, Lunze@atp.rub.de

DISCRETE-EVENT DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
Jan Lunze, (written in German: "Ereignisdiskrete Systeme")
Oldenbourg-Verlag, Munich 2006
ISBN 978-3-486-58071-6

This textbook is a thorough introduction to discrete-event dynamical systems.
The modelling and analysis methods are explained and illustrated by numerous
examples from different application areas like computer science, control
engineering and electronics.

The book consists of three parts. The first part introduces the main concepts
and notions as well as fundamental properties of dynamical systems with
discrete signal spaces. The second part starts with a deep description of
automata theory, where standard automata used in computer science as acceptors
of regular languages as well as input-output automata investigated in control
theory for modelling dynamical systems with and without control are
considered. Extensions of this basic model leads to automata
networks and Petri nets. The third part of the book extends these models to
Markov chains, Semi-Markov models, timed automata and timed Petri nets.

The book illustrates the main ideas by 80 examples. It contains 110 exercises,
most of them with solutions.

This textbook is based on a lecture for electrical engineering and computer
science students in the second year.

For more information:  http://www.rub.de/atp  -> Books


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4.4 Max Plus at Work


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Max Plus at Work

Contributed by: Julie Haenisch, julie_haenisch@pupress.princeton.edu

Max Plus at Work:
Modeling and Analysis of Synchronized Systems: A Course on Max-Plus Algebra
and Its Applications
Bernd Heidergott, Geert Jan Olsder, and Jacob van der Woude

Trains pull into a railroad station and must wait for each other before
leaving again in order to let passengers change trains. How do mathematicians
then calculate a railroad timetable that accurately reflects their comings and
goings? One approach is to use max-plus algebra, a framework used to model
Discrete Event Systems, which are well suited to describe the ordering and
timing of events. This is the first textbook on max-plus algebra, providing a
concise and self-contained introduction to the topic.
Cloth | 2005 | $50.00 / £32.50 | ISBN: 0-691-11763-2
226 pp. | 6 x 9 | 9 halftones. 36 line illus.
Read Chapter 1 online  at:
http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/titles/8120.html



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4.5 Modeling and High-Performance Control of Electric Machines


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Modeling and High-Performance Control of Electric Machines

Contributed by: John Chiasson, johnchiasson@boisestate.edu

John Wiley & Sons has made it available to freely download chapter 1 of
my book: 

Modeling and High-Performance Control of Electric Machines 
John Chiasson
John Wiley & Sons 2005

Chapter 1 as well as the Preface and Table of Contents can be downloaded 
from the webpage
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-047168449X.html

An errata sheet can be downloaded from the webpage
ftp://ftp.wiley.com/public/sci_tech_med/high_performance_control/


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4.6 Probability and Random Processes for Electrical and Computer Engineers


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Probability and Random Processes for Electrical and Computer Engineers

Contributed by: John A. Gubner, gubner@engr.wisc.edu

Title:     Probability and Random Processes for Electrical
           and Computer Engineers
Author:    John A. Gubner
Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2006
Publisher's website for the book:
http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521864704

This textbook is intended for graduate-level courses in probability
and random processes for students in electrical and computer engineering.
A table of contents (more detailed than the one in the book),
the preface, the chapter dependencies graph, and the index are
available online as a pdf file at:
http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521864704&ss=res

A pdf solutions manual prepared by author is available to lecturers
from the publisher via a link from the preceding website.


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CFP: Asian Journal of Control

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

CALL FOR PAPERS 
Collective Behavior and Control of Multi-Agent Systems¡¨
A Special Issue of Asian Journal of Control 
http://www.ajc.org.tw

Dynamics and control of agent-based complex systems have attracted 
increasing attention from various research areas, including physics, 
ecology, biology and engineering. The study of such systems encompasses the 
understanding, analysis, and control of collective behavior and related 
underlying mechanisms as well as applications of their distributed and 
cooperative characteristics. 

A multi-agent network is one of the significant models used for modeling and 
analyzing complex dynamics. In fact, collective behaviors of large numbers 
of autonomous agents have motivated broad interests in the last decades. 
Recently, the agent-based ideas developed in the systems and control field 
have been widely applied to many practical systems including sensor 
networks, robotic networks and networked control systems. Coordination 
dynamics and control of multiple autonomous agents have been studied for the 
purpose of achieving a global goal with spatially-distributed sensing and 
decentralized decision making. Collective motion pattern exhibited by the 
coordination of many individual agents, rather than each individual 
behavior, is the focus of multi-agent networks.  In contrast to conventional 
large-scale systems where dominant centralized control is used, multi-agent 
systems typically need distributed sensing and control due to the 
constraints on or the confluence of actuation, communication and sensing. 
Current multi-agent studies deal with variable interconnection topology, 
activity/mobility of individual agents, and distributed control/observer 
design.  Moreover, the research interest keeps increasing.

Authors are invited to submit paper contributions including, but not limited 
to, the following topics: consensus and swarms; formation control; sensor 
placement; (dynamic) coverage; stability of networked control systems; 
traffic flow, studies of Boid or Vicsek model; and future trends.

Guest Editors: 
      Prof. Xiaoming Hu
      Optimization and Systems Theory
      Royal Institute of Technology
      SE-100 44 Stockholm
      Sweden
      Tel: +46-8-790 7180 
      Fax: +46-8-22 53 20 
      E-mail: hu@kth.se 
              
      Prof. Yiguang Hong
      Key Lab of Systems and Control
      Institute of Systems Science
      Chinese Academy of Sciences
      Beijing 100080, China
      Tel: +86-10-62651449
      Fax: +86-10-62587343
      E-mail: yghong@mail.iss.ac.cn

      Prof. Linda Bushnell
      Dept. Electrical Engineering
      University of Washington
      Box 352500
      Seattle, WA 98195-2500, USA
      Tel: +1-206- 221-6717
      Fax: +1-206- 543-3842 
      E-mail:lb2@u.washington.edu

Important Dates:
      October 5, 2006        Call for Papers
      April 30, 2007         Deadline for Paper Submission
      September 30, 2007     Completion of First Review
      December 31, 2007      Completion of Final Review
      March 31, 2008         Publication (Vol. 10, No. 1)

Potential authors are strongly encouraged to upload the electronic file of
their manuscript (in Postscript, PDF or WORD format) through on-line 
submission interface on the journal website http://www.ajc.org.tw . In case 
you encounter any submission problem, you are free to contact Prof. Li-Chen 
Fu, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Control at the following address:

     Professor Li-Chen Fu
     Department of Electrical Engineering, EE II-524
     National Taiwan University
     Taipei 10617, Taiwan
     Tel: +886-2-3366-3558
     Fax: +886-2-2365-4267
     E-mail: lichen@ntu.edu.tw

All submission should include a title page containing the title of the 
paper, full names and affiliations, complete postal and electronic address, 
phone and fax numbers, an abstract and a list of keywords. The contacting 
author should be clearly identified. For more detailed information about 
manuscript preparation, please visit the web site of Asian Journal of 
Control at http://www.ajc.org.tw. 


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5.2 Contents: Automatica


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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, December, 2006
Volume 42, Issue 12

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

Survey papers

Peter F. Hokayem and Mark W. Spong
Bilateral teleoperation: an historical survey

Michael Margaliot
Stability analysis of switched systems using variational principles: an
introduction

Regular papers

Mark H.A. Verwoerd, Gjerrit Meinsma, and Theo J.A. de Vries
On admissible pairs and equivalent feedback - Youla parameterization in
iterative learning control

Lars Imsland, Tor A. Johansen, Thor I. Fossen, Håvard F. Grip, Jens C.
Kalkkuhl,
Vehicle velocity estimation using nonlinear observers

Tamas Keviczky, Francesco Borrelli, and Gary J. Balas
Decentralized receding horizon control for large scale dynamically
decoupled systems

Gianluigi Pillonetto and Maria Pia Saccomani
Input estimation in nonlinear dynamical systems using differential algebra
techniques

Brief papers

Nicolas Léchevin, Camille Alain Rabbath, and Pierre Sicard
Trajectory tracking of leader-follower formations characterized by
constant line-of-sight angles

Kaiyang Yang and Robert Orsi
Generalized pole placement via static output feedback: a methodology based
on projections

Robert Schmid
Limitations of nonlinear discrete periodic control for disturbance
attenuation and robust stabilization

Mehmet Karan, Peng Shi, and Yalcin Kaya
Transition probability bounds for the stochastic stability robustness of
continuous- and discrete-time Markovian jump linear systems

Paul Couchman, Mark Cannon, and Basil Kouvaritakis
Stochastic MPC with inequality stability constraints

Y.I. Lee and B. Kouvaritakis
Constrained robust model predictive control based on periodic invariance

Claus Müller, Xiang Wei Zhuo, and José A. De Doná
Duality and symmetry in constrained estimation and control problems

S. Kanev and M. Verhaegen
Robustly asymptotically stable finite-horizon MPC

Juhoon Back, Kyung T. Yu, and Jin H. Seo
Dynamic observer error linearization

C.-S. Huang, S. Wang, C.S. Chen, and Z.-C. Li
A radial basis collocation method for Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations

Technical communiques

J. Spjøtvold, E. C. Kerrigan, C. N. Jones, P. Tøndel, and T. A. Johansen
On the facet-to-facet property of solutions to convex parametric quadratic
programs

C. N. Jones, P. Grieder, and S. V. Rakovi월�semi;
A logarithmic-time solution to the point location problem for parametric
linear programming

Andrew R. Teel and Luca Zaccarian
On "uniformity" in definitions of global asymptotic stability for
time-varying nonlinear systems

Correspondence items

Tayfun Çimen and Stephen P. Banks
Authors’ Reply to "Comment on 'Nonlinear optimal tracking control with
application to super-tankers for autopilot design'"

Euan W. McGookin and David J. Murray-Smith
Comment on “Nonlinear optimal tracking control with application to
super-tankers for autopilot design”
by Çimen, T. & Banks, S.P,


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5.3 Contents: Control Engineering Practice


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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Journal: Control Engineering Practice
Volume : 14
Issue  : 12
Date   : Dec-2006

Table of Contents:
Automatic detection and quantification of stiction in control valves, Pages
1395-1412, M.A.A. Shoukat Choudhury, S.L. Shah, N.F. Thornhill and David S.
Shook 

Controller design for vehicle stability enhancement, Pages 1413-1421, Shuibo
Zheng, Houjun Tang, Zhengzhi Han and Yong Zhang

Impact stabilizing controller for hydraulic actuators with friction: Theory
and experiments, Pages 1423-1433, P. Sekhavat, N. Sepehri and Q. Wu

Fault diagnosis for heat pumps with parameter identification and clustering,
Pages 1435-1444, D. Zogg, E. Shafai and H.P. Geering

Proportional navigation guidance using predictive and time delay control,
Pages 1445-1453, S.E. Talole, A. Ghosh and S.B. Phadke

Machine-vision-based control of zinc flotation-A case study, Pages 1455-1466,
J. Kaartinen, J. Hätönen, H. Hyötyniemi and J. Miettunen

A hardware-in-the-loop dynamics simulator for motorcycle rapid controller
prototyping, Pages 1467-1476, Chiu-Feng Lin, Chyuan-Yow Tseng and Tsai-Wen
Tseng

Applied periodic l8 control: Presenting prototype designs for a real sprayform
tooling process, Pages 1477-1493, Vassilios A. Tsachouridis, Paul D.A. Jones,
Stephen R. Duncan and Patrick S. Grant

Feature-based handling of surface faults in compact disc players, Pages
1495-1509, Peter Fogh Odgaard, Jakob Stoustrup, Palle Andersen, Mladen Victor

Wickerhauser and Henrik Fløe Mikkelsen
Attitude and gyro bias estimation for a VTOL UAV, Pages 1511-1520, Najib
Metni, Jean-Michel Pflimlin, Tarek Hamel and Philippe Souères

Volume Contents. Pages III-X
Keyword Index, Pages XI-XIV
Author Index, Pages XV-XVII 


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5.4 Contents: European Journal of Control


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Contents: European Journal of Control

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

ISSUE N. 3/2006

Nonsmooth optimization for multidisk H-infinity synthesis
by P. Apkarian, D. Noll
 
A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for Fault 
Reconstruction
by C. Edwards, C. P. Tan

Discussion on "A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for 
Fault Reconstruction"
by M. Darouach, M. Zasadzinski, L. Boutat-Baddas

Discussion on "A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for 
Fault Reconstruction"
by S. Sundaram, C. H. Hadjicostis

Discussion on "A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for 
Fault Reconstruction"
by S. Simani, M. Bonfe'

Discussion on "A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for 
Fault Reconstruction"
by R. H. C. Takahashi

Reply by the authors

A Gradient-Based Repetitive Control Algorithm Combining ILC and Pole 
Palcement
by J.J. Hatonen, C.T. Freeman, D.H. Owens, P.L. Lawin, E. Rogers

Discussion on "A Comparison of Sliding Mode and Unknown Input Observers for 
Fault Reconstruction"
by K. Avrachenkov

Compensation for network-induced delays and packet dropping in control 
systems
by A. B. Soglo, X. Yang
 
Comparison of Different Multivariable Control Design Methods Applied on Half 
Car Test Setup
by D. Vaes, K. Smolders, J. Swevers, P. Sas
 
Discussion on "Comparison of Different Multivariable Control Design Methods 
Applied on Half Car Test Setup"
by Jan Anthonis

Discussion on "Comparison of Different Multivariable Control Design Methods 
Applied on Half Car Test Setup"
by M. E. Salgado, R. A. Rojas

Discussion on "Comparison of Different Multivariable Control Design Methods 
Applied on Half Car Test Setup"
by C. Spelta

Kalman Filter Constraint Tuning for Turbofan Engine Health Estimation
by Dan Simon, Donald Simon
 
Discussion on "Kalman Filter Constraint Tuning for Turbofan Engine Health 
Estimation"
D. Viassolo

Obituary of Paul Franke


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5.5 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control


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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Volume: 51  Issue: 9   Date: Sept. 2006

Generalized Sliding Mode Control for Multi-Input Nonlinear Systems
Page(s):  1409- 1409

Generalized Sliding-Mode Control for Multi-Input Nonlinear Systems
Hirschorn, R.M.
Page(s):  1410- 1422

Near Optimal LQR Performance for a Compact Set of Plants
Miller, D.E.
Page(s):  1423- 1439

Global-Stabilizing Near-Optimal Control Design for Nonholonomic Chained Systems
Qu, Z.; Wang, J.; Plaisted, C.E.; Hull, R.A.
Page(s):  1440- 1456

Recursive Observer Design, Homogeneous Approximation, and Nonsmooth Output
Feedback Stabilization of Nonlinear Systems
Qian, C.; Lin, W.
Page(s):  1457- 1471

Deadlock-Freeness Analysis of Continuous Mono-T-Semiflow Petri Nets
Julvez, J.; Recalde, L.; Silva, M.
Page(s):  1472- 1481

Delay-Independent Stability Conditions for Time-Varying Nonlinear Uncertain
Systems
Zevin, A.A.; Pinsky, M.A.
Page(s):  1482- 1486

Accessibility of Switched Linear Systems
Cheng, D.; Lin, Y.; Wang, Y.
Page(s):  1486- 1491

Robust Stabilization for Single-Input Polytopic Nonlinear Systems
Wu, J.-L.
Page(s):  1492- 1496
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/TAC.2006.880778
Abstract  | Full Text: PDF (216 KB)
Rights and Permissions
Affine Controller Parameterization for Decentralized Control Over Banach Spaces
Rotkowitz, M.; Lall, S.
Page(s):  1497- 1500

New Exponential Estimates for Time-Delay Systems
Xu, S.; Lam, J.; Zhong, M.
Page(s):  1501- 1505

Eigenvalue Inequalities for Matrix Product
Zhang, F.; Zhang, Q.
Page(s):  1506- 1509

Exact Stability Analysis of 2-D Systems Using LMIs
Ebihara, Y.; Ito, Y.; Hagiwara, T.
Page(s):  1509- 1513

Boundedness and Global Stability of a Nonlinear Congestion Control With Delays
Wang, Z.; Paganini, F.
Page(s):  1514- 1519

Robustness With Respect to Sampling for Stabilization of Riesz Spectral Systems
Rebarber, R.; Townley, S.
Page(s):  1519- 1522

A Policy Improvement Method in Constrained Stochastic Dynamic Programming
Chang, H.S.
Page(s):  1523- 1526

Sliding-Mode Control of Retarded Nonlinear Systems Via Finite Spectrum
Assignment Approach
Oguchi, T.; Richard, J.-P.
Page(s):  1527- 1531

On Discretization of Continuous-Time Terminal Sliding Mode
Janardhanan, S.; Bandyopadhyay, B.
Page(s):  1532- 1536

Compositional Contraction Analysis of Resetting Hybrid Systems
Rifai, K.E.; Slotine, J.-J.E.
Page(s):  1536- 1541

Robust Detectability From the Measurements Plus State Feedback Stabilization
Imply Semiglobal Stabilization From the Measurements
Battilotti, S.
Page(s):  1542- 1547

Regional Input-to-State Stability for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control
Magni, L.; Raimondo, D.M.; Scattolini, R.
Page(s):  1548- 1553

On Pole Placement via Eigenstructure Assignment Approach
Bachelier, O.; Bosche, J.; Mehdi, D.
Page(s):  1554- 1558

Uniform Sample Generations from Contractive Block Toeplitz Matrices
Zhou Feng
Page(s):  1559- 1565

Homogeneous Polynomial Forms for Simultaneous Stabilizability of Families of
Linear Control Systems: A Tensor Product Approach
Altafini, C.
Page(s):  1566- 1571

A Setup for Active Fault Diagnosis
Niemann, H.
Page(s):  1572- 1578

Fault Accommodation for Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
Jiang, B.; Staroswiecki, M.; Cocquempot, V.
Page(s):  1578- 1583

On the Origin of a Trace Inequality
Komaroff, N.
Page(s):  1583- 1583

A Note to our Readers
Page(s):  1584- 1584

Switched Linear Systems: Control and Design
Page(s):  1585- 1586

Special issue on systems biology
Page(s):  1587- 1587


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5.6 Contents: Int Journal of Control and Intelligent Systems


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Contents: Int Journal of Control and Intelligent Systems

Contributed by: Ying Wang, ywang@mech.ubc.ca

VOLUME 34 / Number 2 / 2006

Model-based Fault Detection and Identification:  Oriented Sensor Selection
Approach 
    B. del-Muro-Cuéllar, J.C. Martínez-García,E. Orduña-Reyes	91

Case-based Plan Recognition with Novel Input	
    M.T. Cox, B. Kerkez	96
	
Multi-Model Modelling and Predictive Control based on Local Model Networks
    Z.K. Xue, S.Y. Li	105

Delay-Dependent Robust H裸�semi999 Filtering for Interval Systems with State
Delays
    C.Y. Lu, J.S.H. Tsai, T.J. Su	113

Robust Mixed H2 / H裸�semi999 Control for Uncertain Singular Systems with
State Delay
    Z. Xiang, Q. Chen, W. Hu	119

Integrating Schedulability Analysis with UML-RT	
    Q. Gao, L.G. Brown, L.F. Capretz	125

Comparing Frequency Domain, Optimal, and Asymptotic Filtering:  A Tutorial
    V. 񁫇semi999erný, J. Hrušák	136

Decentralized Disturbance Attenuation for Large-Scale Nonlinear Systems with
Delayed State Interconnections  
    Y. Guo	143

Supervised Switching Control of a Deployable Manipulator System	
    Y. Cao, C.W. de Silva	153

Achieving or Exceeding Maximum Available Feedback	
    R.J. Mitchell	166


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5.7 Contents: Journal of Systems Science and Complexity


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Contents: Journal of Systems Science and Complexity

Contributed by: Lei Guo, jssc@amss.ac.cn

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity (JSSC)
Volume 19, Issue 3, June 2006

Edited by: Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Published by: Springer Boston 
ISSN: 1009-6124 (Print) 1559-7067 (Online) 
www.springer.com/journal/11424

A New Hierarchy of Lax and Liouville Integrable Evolution Equations 
Associated with an Isospectral Problem in the Loop Algebra Ã2   (pp. 301 - 
446)  
Zhenya Yan 
DOI: 10.1007/s11424-006-0301-3

A Quantifier-Elimination Based Heuristic for Automatically Generating 
Inductive Assertions for Programs  (pp. 307 - 330)
Deepak Kapur
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0307-x 
 
The Proper Parametrization of a Special Class of Rational Parametric 
Equations (pp. 331 - 339)
Jia Li and Xiaoshan Gao
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0331-x 

On Managerial Decision Problem of the Auction Sites (pp. 340 - 351)
Kin Keung Lai, Jun Ma and Shouyang Wang
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0340-9 

Determining Whether a Multivariate Hyperexponential Function is Algebraic 
(pp. 352 - 364)
Ziming Li and Dabin Zheng 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0352-5 

Projection-Pursuit Based Principal Component Analysis: a Large Sample Theory 
(pp. 365 - 385)
Jian Zhang 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0365-0 

Maximum Score Change-Point Estimation in Binary Response Model (pp. 386 - 
392)
Lincheng Zhao, Chaofeng Kou and Yaohua Wu
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0386-8 

Global Asymptotic Stable Eradication for the Siv Epidemic Model with 
Impulsive Vaccination and Infection-Age (pp. 393 - 402) 
Helong Liu, Jingyuan Yu and Guangtian Zhu
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0393-9 

Two-Weight Norm Inequality for Imaginary Powers of a Laplace Operator (pp. 
403 - 408)  
Jianlin Zhang 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0403-y 

Perturbed Method for Sea-Air Oscillator Model of Interdecadal Climate 
Fluctuations (pp. 409 - 413)
Jiaqi Mo, Yihua Lin and Hui Wang
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0409-5 
   
A Stochastic Growth Model with Environmental Pollution (pp. 414 - 422) 
Xueqing Zhang, Shigeng Hu and Haijun Wang 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0414-8 

On the Convergence of a New Hybrid Projection Algorithm (pp. 423 - 430)  
Qian Liu, Changyu Wang and Xinmin Yang 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0423-7 
Authors Qian Liu, Changyu Wang and Xinmin Yang 

On-Line Scheduling with Rejection on Identical Parallel Machines (pp. 431 - 
435)  
Cuixia Miao and Yuzhong Zhang 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0431-7 

Stabilization of a Kind of Prey-Predator Model with Holling Functional 
Response (pp. 436 - 440)  
Xi Liu, Qingling Zhang and Lichun Zhao
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0436-2 
   
Strong Embedding of HP-Graphs on Surface with Higher Genus (pp. 441 - 446)
Erling Wei and Yanpei Liu 
DOI 10.1007/s11424-006-0441-5 

For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal
website at www.springer.com/journal/11424
or email to jssc@amss.ac.cn 

Editor-in-Chief
Professor Lei Guo
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing 100080, China
lguo@amss.ac.cn  


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5.8 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control


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Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control

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

Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC),
Vol. 27, No. 3, July 2006

SPECIAL ISSUE FROM THE SCANDINAVIAN CONFERENCE ON SIMULATION AND MODELING -
SIMS 2005 2/3

M. Hovd, "Editorial" p. 141

R. Kandepu, L. Imsland, C. Stiller, B.A. Foss and V. Kariwala, "Control-
relevant modeling and simulation of a SOFC-GT hybrid system" p. 143

S.M. Elgsæter, "Modelling and control of growing slugs in horizontal 
multiphase pipe flows" p. 157

S. Hovland and J.T. Gravdahl, "Stabilizing a CFD model of an unstable system 
through model reduction" p. 171

T. Varslot and S. Måsøy, "Forward propagation of acoustic pressure pulses in 
3D soft biological tissue" p. 181

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

MIC is available online for subscribers and for others on a 
pay-per-view basis, at IngentaConnect,
http://www.ingentaconnect.com


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5.9 Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory


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Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory

Contributed by: C. Cruz-Hernandez, ccruz@cicese.mx

Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory: An International Journal of
Research and Surveys 
Volume:       6   
Issue:        3
Year:         2006 
http://www.e-ndst.kiev.ua/

CONTENTS

Mixed Semidefinite and Second-Order Cone Optimization Approach 
for the Hankel Matrix Approximation Problem,  
Mohammed M. Alshahrani and Suliman S. Al-Homidan,      p. 211

Lagrangian Duality Algorithms for Finding a Global Optimal Solution to 
Mathematical Programs with Affine Equilibrium Constraints,  
Pham Ngoc Anh and Le Dung Muu,   p. 225

Thermal Stresses in a Hexagonal Region with an Elliptical Hole,  
Sukhwinder Kaur Bhullar,   p. 245
Contents:  
Duality in Distributed-Parameter Control of Nonconvex and 
Nonconservative Dynamical Systems with Applications,
David Yang Gao,   p. 257

On a Class of Strongly Nonlinear Impulsive Differential Equation 
with Time Delay,    
W. Wei, S.H. Hou and K.L. Teo,    p. 281

The Matrix-Geometric Solution of the M/Ek/1 Queue with Balking and 
State-Dependent Service
Dequan Yue, Chunyan Li and Wuyi Yue,    p. 295  

For submission and subscription information please contact the 
Editor-in-Chief of ND&ST:
Professor A. A. Martynyuk
Institute of Mechanics,
Nesterov str., 3
Kiev-57, 03680 MSP
UKRAINE
e-mail: anmart@stability.kiev.ua


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16th International Conference on Process Control

Contributed by: Michal Kvasnica, pc07@kirp.chtf.stuba.sk

16th International Conference on Process Control
Strbske Pleso, High Tatras, Slovak Republic
June 11 - 14, 2007
http://www.kirp.chtf.stuba.sk/pc07

The 16th PC'07 will be held in the hotel Banik in Strbske Pleso,beautifully 
located in the heart of the High Tatras mountains in the northern Slovakia.

The conference is co-sponsored by: Slovak Society for Cybernetics and
Informatics -- national member organization of IFAC.

LOCATION
Situated on the border between Poland and Slovakia, the High Tatras is one of 
the most impressive national parks in the Slovakia.  It is home of a wide 
variety of wildlife.  Many kilometers of well marked pathways can be explored 
ranging from easy to extreme difficult. Strbske pleso is renowned place for 
its winter and summer sport activities.

SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE 
The objective of the conference is to bring together theoretical
experts and control systems specialists, to evaluate new possibilities
of techniques, design procedures and instruments in process control
projects.  Papers for presentation may range from theoretically
rigorous research works to industrial applications.

SESSIONS
1. Linear and Non-linear Control System Design 
2. Modelling, Simulation and Identification of Processes
3. Process Measurements and Devices
4. Process Optimisation 
5. Robust and Adaptive Control
6. Control Education 
7. Intelligent Control Systems
8. Industrial Automation
9. Applications and Case Studies
10. Model Predictive Control
11. Algorithms and Computing for Control

PLENARY SPEAKERS
V. Kucera (Prague, CZ): Polynomial Control: Past, Present, and Future. 
S. B. Jorgensen (Lyngby, DK). Control in Biological Systems 
(tentative title)

IMPORTANT DATES
January 31, 2007        Submission of abstracts
February 15, 2007       Notification of acceptation/rejection
April 15, 2007	        Submission of camera-ready papers, registration
June 11-14, 2007        Conference

SUBMISSION 
All correspondence should be managed through the conference web
portal.  The structured abstract (200/400 words) should indicate
problem statement and main results.

One of the authors is supposed to take part in the conference. Papers
should be written in English (no page restrictions).  The working
languages will be English, Slovak, Czech (English preferred).

REGISTRATION FEE
The fee is 300 EUR, including participation at the conference and
exhibitions, conference proceedings, hotel accommodation and services, 
all meals, and welcome party.

INFORMATION
For submission, further, and updated information, visit
   http://www.kirp.chtf.stuba.sk/pc07
or write to
1. e-mail: pc07@kirp.chtf.stuba.sk
2. Department of Information Engineering and Process Control,
   FCHPT STU, Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 Bratislava 
   Slovak Republic
   tel.: (+421) (2) 52495269, fax: (+421) (2) 52496469


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6.2 2007 IEEE ICME International Conference and Exhibition


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2007 IEEE, ICME International Conference and Exhibition

Contributed by: Paul Wen, pengwen@usq.edu.au

2007 IEEE/ICME International Conference & Exhibition 
on Complex Medical Engineering-CME2007 

May 23-27, 2007, Beijing Jingfeng Hotel, China 
 
In the 21st century, applications in medicine and engineering must acquire 
greater safety and flexibility if they are to yield better products at 
higher efficiency. To this end, complex science and technology must be 
integrated in medicine and engineering. These include complex technology in 
medicine, complex bioinformatics, brain science and medical technology, 
neuroscience and technology, and more. ICME is an international organization 
dedicated to the promotion scientific research and industrial development in 
the field of complex medical engineering. The aim of CME2007 is to bring 
together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields. Workshops, 
special sessions and tutorial sessions will be organized. We will also 
invite renowned experts to give keynote speeches. The CME2007 will take 
place in Beijing, China. Bring your family with your research findings to 
CME2007, enjoy our technical program and social event and appreciate the 
Great Wall, the Palace Museum, and so on of the history of China and the 
cultures of the Orient. For details, please refer to http://www.cmechina.org/


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6.3 2007 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control


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2007 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control

Contributed by: S. Sam Ge, elegesz@nus.edu.sg

Call for Papers and Workshop proposals.

The electrical paper submission for the inaugural 2007 IEEE Multi-conference 
on Systems and Control (MSC2007) is now open. MSC2007, to be held at the 
Suntec City Convention Centre in Singapore from 1-3 October 2007, officially 
brings together two international conferences with well established track 
records and long histories of success - 
the 16th IEEE Conference on Control Applications (CCA), 
http://msc2007.nus.edu.sg/cca2007.htm,  
and the 22nd IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC), 
http://msc2007.nus.edu.sg/isic2007.htm
- for greater impact and scientific exchange. It provides the international 
community of researchers and practitioners a greater opportunity to discuss 
the latest advancements and future directions in the areas of intelligent 
systems and advanced control. The conference welcomes paper submissions from 
researchers, practitioners, and students, and will cover myriad topics in 
control applications, and control methods based on biological, learning, and 
embedded cooperative systems. 
 
For regular submissions and invited/special sessions, please go to 
http://msc2007.nus.edu.sg/submission.htm.

For most update information, please visit: http://msc2007.nus.edu.sg. 

The conference proceedings will be included in the ISI Proceedings, El 
Compendex Database, and IEEE Xplore.

Proposals are solicited for full-day and half-day tutorial workshops to be
held in conjunction with the inaugural IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and
Control (MSC'07). The MSC'07 event consists of the 16th EEE Conference on
Control Applications (CCA) together with the 22nd IEEE International Symposium
on Intelligent Control (ISIC) and will be held 1-3 October, 2006 in Singapore.
Tutorial workshops that would be of attractive to practicing engineers are of
particular interest, as are workshops on the topics of control system design,
computational intelligence and intelligent control, unmanned systems, and new
and emerging applications and theory of control, such as bio-system control
and design, MEMS, renewable energy systems control, networked control systems,
machine vision, etc. Proposals for MSC'07 tutorial workshops should be sent
electronically to Kevin Moore (kmoore@mines.edu) or Youyi Wang
(eyywang@ntu.edu.sg) and should include the following: (1) title for the
proposed tutorial workshop; (2) workshop length (half-day or full-day); (3) 
list of presenters; (4) brief (one sentence) statement of the workshop goal;
(5) brief (one paragraph) synopsis of the workshop content; and (6) outline of
major topics.

Important Dates
Invited Session Proposal Submission :	20 December 2006
Conference / Invited Session Paper Submission :	20 December 2006
Notification of Acceptance :	15 April 2007 
Final Camera-Ready Manuscript :	15 May 2007


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6.4 2007 Int Conf on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing


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2007 Int Conf on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing

Contributed by: Robin Qiu, robinqiu@psu.edu

FAIM 2007  Announcement and Call for Abstracts
June 18-20, 2007, Philadelphia, USA
http://www.faim2007.org/   or   http://faim2007.ssglobal.org/

Abstracts Due:  November 20, 2006

The 17th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent 
Manufacturing (2007 FAIM) focuses on current research, best practices and 
future trends within the areas of global competitiveness, and rapidly 
advancing technologies in flexible automation, information management, and 
intelligent manufacturing. The conference provides a forum for both 
researchers and practitioners in the above fields to share the latest 
research, developments and practices in the areas of the conference scope.  

Topics include, but are not limited to:
Simulation; Manufacturing Systems; Manufacturing Processes and Technology; 
Bio. Engineering; Medical Equipment and Healthcare Systems; Product 
Development and Concurrent Engineering; Business Process Management and 
Re-Engineering; Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics; Lean and 
Agile Manufacturing, and Best Practices; Manufacturing Enterprise Computing 
and Integration; Industrial Automation and Process Control; Production 
Planning and Scheduling; MES/CAD/CAM/FMS/CIM; Robotics and Factory Systems; 
Sensor-Based Process Monitoring and Remote Control; Artificial Intelligence
in Manufacturing; Quality Control and Total Quality Management; IT and 
Internet Applications and E-Manufacturing; Human Factors and Workforce in 
Manufacturing; Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering; Sustainability, 
Education, and Training; Rapid Prototyping; Materials Technology; Services 
Science, Management, and Engineering; Other Relevant Topics

Conference Chair:  Professor Robin G. Qiu, Penn State, USA
Email:  robinqiu@psu.edu

Co-chairs:  Professor William G. Sullivan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & 
State University; Professor Munir Ahmad, University of Teesside, 
Middlesbrough, U.K.; Professor Richard Wysk, Pennsylvania State University; 
Professor David Russell, Penn State Great Valley.  

Special sessions are welcome. Please contact Prof. Gina Tang at 
tang@rowan.edu or Prof. Kathryn Jablokow at kwl3@psu.edu.

Tutorials and workshops are welcome. Please contact Jeff Tew at 
jeffrey.tew@gm.com or J.B. Zhang at jbzhang@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg.

Other inquiries, please contact the General Chair: Prof. Robin Qiu at 
robinqiu@psu.edu.

Important Dates:
Nov. 20, 2006     Deadline for submission of paper abstracts. 
Jan. 20, 2007     Deadline for submission of full papers. 
Mar. 20, 2007     Acceptance/Rejection notification
Apr. 20, 2007     Final camera-ready papers due


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6.5 6th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation


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6th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation

Contributed by: Jianliang Wang, ejlwang@ntu.edu.sg

6th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE ICCA’07)
Guangzhou, China
30 May – 1 June 2007
http://www.ieee-icca.org (http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~icca07/)
http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~icca07/call4paper/call4paper.pdf
 
The 6th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE 
ICCA’07) will be held on May 30 to June 1, 2007, in Guangzhou, China. The 
conference is jointly organized by the IEEE Control Systems Chapter, 
Singapore and IEEE Control Systems Chapter, Guangzhou, China, sponsored by 
South China University of Technology, China and Chinese University of Hong 
Kong, Hong Kong, technically co-sponsored by IEEE Control Systems Society. 
It is to create a forum for scientists and practicing engineers throughout 
the world to present the latest research findings and ideas in the areas of 
control and automation.
 
The Proceedings of IEEE ICCA are included in ISI Proceedings (ISTP), EI
Compendex, and IEEE Xplore. Topics of interest include but not limited to:
    Modeling of Complex Systems       Optimal Control 
    Linear Systems                    Discrete Event Systems 
    Robust and H-infinity Control     Adaptive Control 
    Nonlinear Systems and Control     Learning Systems 
    Fuzzy and Neural Systems          Intelligent and AI Based Control
    Estimation and Identification     Real-time Systems 
    Fault Detection                   Sensor and Data Fusion 
    Process Control & Instrumentation Robotics
    Motion Control                    Automated Guided Vehicles 
    Flexible Manufacturing Systems    Control Education 
    Integrated Manufacturing          Control Applications 
    Factory Modeling and Automation   Process Automation 
    Petri-Nets and Applications       Man-machine Interactions 
    Micro and Nano Systems            Smart Structures 
 
Submission of Papers:
Authors should submit the full version of their manuscripts electronically 
online through the ICCA'07 manuscript submission site http://icca.elite.sg/. 
General inquiries should be addressed to the Program Chair, Professor Gang 
(Gary) Feng, at the City University of Hong Kong (icca2007@ntu.edu.sg). 
 
Proposals for invited sessions in the related areas are also solicited and 
should be submitted through email to the Invited Session Chair, Professor 
Yuan Wang, at Florida Atlantic University (icca2007@ntu.edu.sg). 
 
All materials must be written in English, and a paper should be submitted 
only if you intend to present the paper at the conference. The manuscript to 
be submitted to the conference should contain sufficient details including 
key concepts and novel features of the work. It should include the title, 
authors, mailing addresses, affiliations, telephone and fax numbers and 
email addresses.
 
Important Dates:
Paper Submission Deadline:	extended to November 15, 2006 
Notification of Acceptance:	December 31, 2007 
Submission of Final Papers:	March 1, 2007 
Conference:			May 30-June 1, 2007 
 
Official Conference Web Site:    http://www.ieee-icca.org 
(http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~icca07/)


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6.6 7th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems


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7th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems

Contributed by: Fernando Camisani, ipc@nolcos2007.org.za

Call for papers: 7th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems
www.nolcos2007.org.za

The IFAC NOLCOS symposium is a continuing series of symposia that were
previously held in Capri (I) 1988, Bordeaux (F) 1992, Lake Tahoe (USA) 1995,
Enschede (NL) 1998, Saint-Petersburg (RUS) 2001, and Stuttgart (DE) 2004. 

Nonlinear control systems have gained importance in many industrial areas and
research has undergone significant developments recently. There are
significant challenges in various fields of nonlinear control. NOLCOS 2007
will address these challenges with its focus on latest developments in theory
and application of nonlinear control systems as well as related areas of
research and engineering.

Acknowledged as the major international gathering of leading experts in
industry and academia in nonlinear control, NOLCOS aims at strengthening 
contacts between academia and industry to build up new networks and cultivate 
existing relations. High-level speakers will present the global spectrum of 
nonlinear control systems, state-of-the-art applications and developing 
directions.

The paper submission site for NOLCOS 2007 can be found by following the Paper
Submission link from www.nolcos2007.org.za . Alternatively, visit the
submission site directly at
http://www.nolcos2007.org.za/start/www/NOLCOS2007/submit.html

Submit manuscripts according to the following prescribed format:
-Please submit your draft paper (A4 size) with 6 pages in English before
December 21, 2006.
-The draft paper should clearly show the merits of the new contributions,
the relevance to the topics and areas of NOLCOS 2007 and related literature to
allow a fair reviewing procedure by the International Program Committee. 
-Only unpublished material may be submitted. Papers should be prepared in
accordance with the IFAC-Elsevier style (style files are available on the
conference homepage).
-Please structure the first page as follows: (1) title, (2) each
author's name and affiliation, (3) abstract (up to 300 words), 
(4) up to 10 keywords. 
-Acceptable file formats are Word, PDF and PS. Draft and final papers should
be submitted electronically via the official homepage of NOLCOS 2007.
-For users of Latex, style files found under the heading "Preparing IFAC
papers with LaTeX " at the Elsevier website can aid manuscript preparation. 
-For users of Word, a style file is available for download on the conference
web site.
-Authors who have been invited to submit their paper as part of a special
session are required to indicate the organizer's name and the session title in
the covering letter when they submit their papers. A sub-area chair will
handle the reviewing process.
-Persons wishing to organize a special session need to write a proposal and
send it to the IPC chair, Prof. X. Xia, (ipc@nolcos2007.org.za), before the
8th of December 2006,  and organize the authors to submit their papers to the
IPC via the submission page. A sub-area chair will handle the reviewing
process. The assigned sub-area chair could contact the organizer for potential
reviewers.

Kind Regards
Prof. Xiaohua Xia,
IPC Chair: NOLCOS 2007 (ipc@nolcos2007.org.za)
Prof. Fernando R. Camisani-Calzolari (noc@nolcos2007.org.za)
NOC Chair: NOLCOS 2007


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6.7 IEEE Systems Conference


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IEEE Systems Conference

Contributed by: Ian Hiskens, hiskens@engr.wisc.edu

The inaugural IEEE Systems Conference will be held at Waikiki, Honolulu during
April 9-12, 2007. The theme is, "Engineering Complex Integrated Systems and
Systems-of-Systems: Implications for Systems Engineering, Systems Integration,
and Systems Thinking." The deadline for abstracts is November 1 (though some
flexibility in that date could be anticipated.)

Full details can be found on the IEEE Systems Council website at:
http://www.ieeesystemscouncil.org/


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6.8 IEEE/RSJ Int Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems IROS 2007


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IEEE/RSJ Int Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2007

Contributed by: M. Cenk Cavusoglu , cavusoglu@case.edu

IEEE IROS 2007, International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
San Diego, CA: Oct.29-Nov.2, 2007
http://www.crim.ncsu.edu/iros2007/

The 2007 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
is soliciting papers from the academic, industrial and government
communities for the Oct 29-Nov 2 2007 conference in San Diego California.

Papers are being solicited in all areas of robotics and automation,
especially:
* Evolutionary Robotics
* Biorobotics
* Rehabilitation Robotics
* Distributed Sensor Networks,
* Humanoid Robotics
* Micro/Nano Robotics
* Robot Surgery
* Autonomous Vehicles
* Underwater Robots
* Search and Rescue Robots
* Entertainment Robots

Contributed Papers:
* Deadline: before 11:59 PM Pacific Time  March 28 2007
* Must be submitted electronically in PDF format
* Must contain no information to identify authors
* Maximum of 6 pages, including figures
* 2 additional pages are allowed at a charge of $200USD per page

Organized Sessions:
Organized sessions are to provide a forum for focused discussions on new
topics, or innovative applications An invited session consists of four
papers that must be electronically submitted for review using the same
procedure for contributed papers.

* Deadline: before 11:59 PM Pacific Time  February 28, 2007. A proposal must
include:
1. Title
2. Organizers
3. Brief Statement of Purpose for the session
4. A List of Authors and Paper Titles with paper IDs that will be given
at the electronic submission

Video Submissions:
Exciting videos of 1.5-3 minutes are sought for the conference's video
proceedings. Videos should be accompanied by an extended abstract and
submitted by following the guidelines.
* Deadline: before 11:59 PM Pacific Time  March 28, 2007
* Submit via email to VCD Chair: Prof. Paul Oh. paul@coe.drexel.edu
* Length 1.5-3 minutes

Tutorial & Workshop Proposals:
Proposals for half-day or full-day tutorials and workshops must be submitted
by the following guidelines.

* Deadline: before 11:59 PM Pacific Time  April 25, 2007. Proposals must
include
1. Title
2. Organizers
3. Objectives and Topics
4. Intended Audience
5. List of Speakers

Important Deadlines
All submissions must be made before 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the dates shown
below.

* February 28, 2007 Proposals for Organized Sessions
* March 28, 2007 Submission of full-length papers and videos
* April 25, 2007 Proposals for Tutorials/Workshops
* June 27, 2007 Notification of paper and video acceptance
* July 25, 2007 Submission of final camera-ready papers


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6.9 MMAR 2007


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MMAR 2007

Contributed by: Leon Tarasiejski, leon@ps.pl

13th IEEE/IFAC International Conference on
Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics (MMAR)
August 27-30, 2007
Radisson SAS Hotel, Szczecin, Poland

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

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

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

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference is English.

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT DEADLINE 
5 March 2007    Deadline for submission of draft papers (for oral and poster 
presentations) and proposals for invited sessions

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS:
MMAR 2007 Conference Secretariat
Institute of Control Engineering
Szczecin University of Technology 
ul. Sikorskiego 37
70-313 Szczecin, Poland
Phone:  +48 91 4494723
Fax:    +48 91 4494153
E-mail: mmar@ps.pl
URL:  http://www.mmar.ps.pl


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ConCom: Control over Communication Channels

Contributed by: Sekhar Tatikonda, sekhar.tatikonda@yale.edu

ConCom: Control over Communication Channels
Date: April 20, 2007

Co-located with IEEE WiOpt 2007, April 16-20 2007
Limassol, Cyprus
http://www.concom.org

The aim of the ConCom workshop is to introduce participants to the multi-
disciplinary topic of feedback control over noisy communication channels. 
Recent technological advances in terms of cost-effective, special-purpose,
computing architectures and the high accessibility of network connectivity
open up exciting possibilities for computer-based control methodologies that
can be applied either centrally or distributively/hierarchically depending on
the underlying application and objective.  As a result, there is an increased
interest in these types of systems and an emerging need to better understand:
(i) how feedback control strategies are affected by and can account for noise,
capacity constraints and delays that arise due to the nature of the 
communication channels that are available, and (ii) how perfect or imperfect
feedback strategies influence the capacity and fidelity of a given
communication channel.  The workshop aims to bring together experts from the
areas of systems and control, network information theory, communication, and
distributed computing. The workshop will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007.

Authors are invited to submit original work in the form of extended abstracts.
 Submitted manuscripts, in PDF or PostScript, should not exceed 8
double-column pages, font size not smaller than 11 points, and can be prepared
using the standard IEEE format.  Send papers to
Chris Hadjicostis (chadjic@control.csl.uiuc.edu) or
Sekhar Tatikonda (sekhar.tatikonda@yale.edu).  

ConCom will focus on the following issues:
 * Control over Limited Capacity Channels
 * Feedback in Communication Channels
 * Trade-off between Control Objectives and Communication Constraints
 * Distributed Sensing over Noisy Channels
 * Distributed Control under Rate and Distortion Constraints
 * Consensus Problems for Networks of Agents
 * Network Control Systems
 * Fault Diagnosis, Tolerance and Reconfiguration in Network Control Systems
 * Real-Time Control
 * Ad Hoc Network Formation and Mobility

Important Dates:
 Paper submission deadline: December 15, 2006
 Notification of acceptance: January 31, 2007
 Camera-ready papers due: March 1, 2007
 Early registration deadline: March 1, 2007
 ConCom Workshop date: April 20, 2007

Keynote Speaker:
 John Baras (University of Maryland)

Workshop Chairs:
 Chris Hadjicostis (University of Illinois)
 Sekhar Tatikonda (Yale University)


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7.2 Engineering Applications in Genomics


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Engineering Applications in Genomics

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

Workshop Dates: January 8-10, 2007

Instructors: Aniruddha Datta and Edward R. Dougherty, Department of 
Electrical & Computer 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 (i) carry out gene-based classification 
of disease (iii) model genetic regulatory networks and (iv) alter (i.e. 
control) their dynamic behavior. NO PRIOR EXPOSURE TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY WILL 
BE ASSUMED. A more detailed description of the short course, including 
(early) registration information is available at http://gsp.tamu.edu


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7.3 NIPS 2006 Workshop


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NIPS 2006 Workshop

Contributed by: Jan Peters, jrpeters@usc.edu

NIPS 2006 Workshop
Towards a New Reinforcement Learning?
http://www.jan-peters.net/Research/NIPS2006
Whistler, CANADA: December 8, 2006

During the last decade, many areas of statistical machine learning have
reached a high level of maturity with novel, efficient, and theoretically well
founded algorithms that increasingly removed the need for heuristics and
manual parameter tuning, which dominated the early days of neural networks.
Reinforcement learning (RL) has also made major progress in theory and
algorithms, but is somehow lagging behind the success stories of classification,
supervised, and unsupervised learning. Besides the long-standing question for
scalability of RL to larger and real world problems, even in simpler
scenarios, a significant amount of manual tuning and human insight is needed
to achieve good performance, e.g., as in exemplified in issues like
eligibility factors, learning rates, the choice of function approximators and
their basis functions for policy and/or value functions, etc. Some of the
reasons for the progress of other statistical learning disciplines comes from
connections to well-established fundamental learning approaches, like
maximum-likelihood with EM, Bayesian statistics, linear regression, linear and
quadratic programming, graph theory, function space analysis, etc. Therefore,
the main question of this workshop is to discuss, how other statistical
learning techniques may be used to developed new RL approaches in order to
achieve properties including higher numerical robustness, easier use in terms
of open parameters, probabilistic and Bayesian interpretations, better
scalability, the inclusions of prior knowledge, etc.

Format
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Our goal is to bring together researchers who have worked on reinforcement
learning techniques which are heading towards new approaches in terms of
bringing other statistical learning techniques to bear on RL. The workshop
will consist of short presentations, posters, and panel discussions. Topics to
be addressed include, but are not limited to:
- Which methods from supervised and unsupervised learning are the
most promising to help developing new RL approaches?
- How can modern probabilistic and Bayesian method be beneficial for
Reinforcement Learning?
- Which approaches can help reducing the number of open parameters in
Reinforcement Learning?
- Can the Reinforcement Learning Problem be reduced to Classification
or Regression?
- Can reinforcement learning be seen as a big filtering or prediction
problem where the prediction of good actions is the main objective?
- Are there useful alternative ways to formulate the RL problem? E.g,
as a dynamic Bayesian network, by using multiplicative rewards, etc.
- Can reinforcement learning be accelerated by incorporating biases,
expert data from demonstration, prior knowledge on reward functions, etc.?

Poster Submission Instructions
If you would like to present a poster at this workshop, please send an email
to Jan Peters (jrpeters@usc.edu) no later than 13th November, 2006,
specifying:
- Title
- Presenter and affiliation
- A short abstract with one or two references

We intend to create an edited book with contributions of people who have
presented at our workshop. We would be delighted if you would indicate
whether you are interested to add a chapter/section to such a book?

Dates & Deadlines for Poster Submissions
November 13: Abstract Submission
November 15: Acceptance Notification

Organizing Committee
Jan Peters
University of Southern California

Drew Bagnell
Carnegie Mellon University

Stefan Schaal
University of Southern California


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7.4 Workshop on Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control


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Workshop on Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control

Contributed by: Tankut Acarman, acarman@ieee.org

Workshop on Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control on June 12, 2007, Istanbul

Aims and Scope

This is the last of the three annual workshops in automotive control being 
organized by the European Union (EU) Framework Programme 6 (FP6) funded 
AUTOCOM Automotive Controls and Mechatronics Research Center at Istanbul 
Technical University. The main aim of the workshop is to gather the leading 
experts in the Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control area to discuss the 
latest developments in an atmosphere suitable for networking and exchange of 
ideas. The latest results in this area will be disseminated to the public 
through this workshop. A special session in the workshop will be organized to 
discuss and exploit future RTD (research and technology development) 
cooperation in the area of hybrid vehicle modeling and control.Representatives
from the EU FP6 office responsible for SustDev priority area will also be 
invited to present information on funding opportunities. While the first
priority will be given to papers on on Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control,
papers on all subdisciplines of automotive control are welcome. The regular
technical program will be complemented with several invited talks.

Also, Workshop on Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control held on June 12, 2007 is
going to be followed by IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium in Istanbul, June
13-15, 2007.  Interested workshop attendees may register and attend also to
IV�semi99907 in Istanbul (http://www.iv2007.itu.edu.tr/) starting the next
day of the
workshop.

Venue
The workshop will be held in Istanbul in the conference facilities of 
Istanbul Technical University. Istanbul is a historical city that links 
continental Europe and Asia through the Bosphorus strait. 
Topics 
-	Hybrid Vehicle Modeling and Control with special  emphasis on

o	Optimal Control Methodologies
o	Dynamic Programming and Its Applications
o	Hybrid Vehicle Design and Architecture
o	Hybrid Vehicle Power Electronics Design and Architecture
o	Hybrid Vehicle Special Engine Design Techniques
o	Battery Technologies, Modeling and Control Methodologies
o	Test-bed vehicle or Hardware in the Loop developments

-	Papers on other automotive control topics (Ex.: vehicle modeling for 
control, ESP, rollover avoidance, adaptive cruise control, attention 
monitoring, active safety, powertrain control) are also welcome
-	Tutorial papers and state-of-the-art reviews are also welcome.
It is planned to publish selected papers in a book.

Paper Submission and Correspondence
Please send extended abstracts of close to 400 words by e-mail to:
autocom@itu.edu.tr  

Important Dates
Submission of Extended Abstracts      :	March 1, 2007
Notification of Acceptance            :	March 31, 2007
Final Manuscript Due                  :	April 30, 2007
Registration Fees                     : 165 Euro

Organization Committee

Tankut Acarman (chair)         Ümit Sönmez (co-chair)
Levent Güvenç 		Emre Köse
Bilin Aksun Güvenç		Ahu Ece Hartavi			
Zeynep Kayahan (Conference Secretariat)

e-mail:   autocom@itu.edu.tr  
URL   :   http://www.autocom.itu.edu.tr
          http://www.iv2007.itu.edu.tr


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7.5 Workshops at the 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control


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Workshops at the 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control

Contributed by: Andrea Serrani, serrani@ece.osu.edu

The 45th CDC is offering six one day pre-conference workshops on Tuesday
December 12, 2006. Pre-registration for these workshops is strongly
encouraged. To pre-register, please visit the conference registration page at
https://www.paperplaza.net/registration 
Workshops will be offered based on viable attendance. The 45th CDC reserves
the right to cancel non-viable workshops, in which case the workshop fee will
be refunded in full.

List of workshops offered:

New Developments in Point-Stabilization, Trajectory-Tracking, Path-following,
and Formation Control of Autonomous Vehicles
Organizers: A. Pedro Aguiar, Antonio M. Pascoal, Institute for Systems and
Robotics, Instituto Superior Tecnico, PORTUGAL, and João P. Hespanha, Univ. of
California, Santa Barbara, USA.
Summary: The workshop is motivated by new developments in the area of motion
control of single and multiple autonomous vehicles. When compared with the
traditional single vehicle paradigm, multiple vehicle approach offers several
advantages such as increased efficiency, performance, reconfigurability, and
robustness and new capabilities. Some of the potential applications include
tasks that involve searching and surveying as well as exploration and mapping
in harsh environments. At a theoretical level, the coordination of autonomous
vehicles involves the design of distributed control laws with limited and
disrupted communication, uncertainty, and imperfect or partial measurements.
The program will consist of presentations divided in two parts, encompassing
theoretical and new developments, organized around the following themes: i)
Point-stabilization, trajectory tracking and path-following of autonomous
vehicles; ii) Coordinated Cooperative control of a group of autonomous vehicles.
Workshop URL: http://users.isr.ist.utl.pt/~pedro/cdc06workshop/

Model Predictive Control for Fast Nonlinear Systems: Existing Approaches,
Challenges and Applications
Organizer: Rolf Findeisen, University of Stuttgart, GERMANY. 
Summary: Model predictive control is a control strategy in which the applied
input is determined on-line at the recalculation instant by solving an
open-loop optimal control problem over a fixed prediction horizon into the
future. Over the past decade significant theoretical as well as implementation
advances in the area of nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) have been
achieved. One of the challenges in the area of NMPC is the application to fast
systems, for which the solution to the optimal control problem cannot be
obtained in real time. The purpose of this workshop is twofold. The main
objective is to provide an in depth review of the existing solution approaches
for the application of NMPC to fast systems. The second objective is to
underline these approaches considering practically relevant control examples
from various areas such as the control of automotive systems, aerospace
systems, or fast chemical processes.
Workshop URL: http://www.ist.uni-stuttgart.de/~findeise/fastnmpccdc06/

High-Confidence Embedded Systems
Organizer: Eric Klavins, University of Washington, USA.
Summary: In this workshop we will explore the specification, design and
verification of complex distributed embedded systems that combine
communications, computation and control in dynamic, uncertain and adversarial
environments. These systems consist of autonomous components (vehicles,
sensors, communications nodes and command & control elements) that cooperate
with each other and operate in dynamic environments with adversarial and
random elements. Likewise, the computational and communication capability of
components may vary based on the hardware, changing power constraints, or
failures and repairs. Although such systems are becoming more and more
commonplace, the cost of designing and verifying them is becoming
overwhelming. Furthermore, designing and verifying systems to be robust
against mission-ending and catastrophic failures is poorly understood. A
primary goal for the workshop is to present the fundamental limitations of
current methods with respect to these problems and to point the way toward a
research agenda that addresses them.
Workshop URL: http://sveiks.ee.washington.edu/cdc06/

Hybrid Systems Biology
Organizers: John Lygeros, ETH, SWITZERLAND, and Giancarlo Ferrari-Trecate,
University of Pavia, ITALY.
Summary: Mathematical models that describe gene and protein interactions can
play an instrumental role in shaping the future of biology. For example,
mathematical models allow computer-based simulation and analysis of
biochemical networks. Such in silico experiments can be used for massive and
rapid verification or falsification of biological hypotheses, replacing in
certain cases costly and time-consuming in vitro or in vivo experiments. The
recognition that hybrid discrete-continuous dynamics can play an important
role in biochemical systems has led a number of researchers to investigate how
methods developed for hybrid systems in other areas (such as embedded systems
and air traffic management) can be extended to biological systems. In this
workshop brings together leading experts in this area of research, who will
highlight recent developments and outline the exciting research directions to
which they give rise.

Modeling, Optimization and Software in Air Traffic Management
Organizer: Banavar Sridhar, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA.
Summary: A safe and efficient aviation industry is vital to the global
economy. The growing traffic demand, rise in oil prices, delays in building
new runways and security issues are putting pressures on the system to evolve
from the current procedure-based human-centered system to a more flexible
system with higher levels of automation. Air Traffic Management (ATM) involves
several layers of decision-makers scattered between the FAA, airlines, and
other users of airspace. Several types of uncertainties are pervasive in the
system. This workshop will describe the characteristics of the current ATM
system and point opportunities for improving the system using methods based on
systems and control concepts. A special emphasis of the workshop will be on
software and database that provide realistic simulation environments to
validate solutions to the problem. This workshop introduces the control expert
to a complex engineering application and provides interaction with leading
researchers in Air Traffic Management.
Workshop URL: http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~bayen/CDC/

Robust Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications
Organizers: Andrew R. Teel and Ricardo G. Sanfelice, University of California,
Santa Barbara, USA.
Summary: We present new results from an emerging robust theory of hybrid
systems. We focus on modeling, concept of solution, stability, and robustness.
We apply the results in several engineering applications including sample-data
control systems, networked control systems, and numerical simulations of
hybrid systems. The workshop is organized as follows:
Module 1: We present several tools from set-valued analysis that are useful in
the study of hybrid systems. We discuss a general framework for hybrid systems
and its solutions, and we introduce some of their structural properties.
Module 2: We model several engineering applications with the hybrid systems
framework and we motivate the use of generalized solutions for robustness.
Module 3: Stability definitions, KLL stability, robust KLL stability, and
necessary and sufficient conditions for stability.
Module 4: We present results on hybrid control of nonlinear systems. We focus
on the robust control of nonlinear systems with patchy vector fields and
robust hybrid control techniques for obstacle avoidance.
Workshop URL: http://www.ccec.ece.ucsb.edu/~rsanfelice/hybrid


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Chair: ECE, University of Louisville, USA

Contributed by: Tamer Inanc, t.inanc@louisville.edu

Department Chair
Electrical and Computer Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering
University of Louisville

Applications and nominations are solicited for the position of Chair of the
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of
Louisville.  Candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate in electrical
or computer engineering or a closely related field, a solid record of
research, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and strong leadership,
communication and administrative skills.  The preferred candidate should be
tenurable at the rank of a full professor.

The ECE Department has 180 undergraduate students, 100 master students, 40
doctoral students, 19 faculty, $5M in annual research expenditures, and a
number of exemplary research facilities, including several high-end
super-computing facilities and one of the largest new micro/nano cleanrooms in
the nation. The department is nationally recognized in the areas of
nanotechnology, MEMS, electro-optics, computer vision and image processing,
medical imaging, and computational intelligence.  

Louisville is the 16th largest metropolitan city in the US. Its low cost of
living combined with its unique amenities and quality of life have recently
earned Louisville the recognition as the nation’s best city for relocating
families. 

Applicants must apply online (at www.louisville.edu/jobs for Job Opening ID
20715 and attach a current curriculum vitae, an application letter including a
vision statement to grow the research and educational mission of the
department, and the names of at least five references with full contact
information.  Nominations should be forwarded to Prof. Kevin Walsh
(walsh@louisville.edu), chair of the search committee.  Additional information
concerning the department and position is available at www.ece.louisville.edu.
Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply.  The University of
Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.


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8.2 Chair: EE Idaho State University USA


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Chair: EE, Idaho State University, USA

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

Electrical Engineering Chair Position
 
Idaho State University (ISU) College of Engineering invites applications and
nominations for the position of Chair of Electrical Engineering to begin in
August 2007 or earlier.  Preferred areas of specialization are communications,
VLSI design or microelectronics. However, exceptional candidates in other
areas will be considered. 

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Electrical or
Computer Engineering or a related field, demonstrated administrative and
leadership skills, commitment to undergraduate and graduate educational
excellence, experience in ABET-related activities, and a distinguished record
of teaching, research and professional service. This is an academic 12-month,
tenure-track position either at Associate or Full Professor level and the
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The selected
candidate should be able to obtain an Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) license
within three years.

ISU is a comprehensive doctoral granting university with an enrollment of
approximately 13,000 and serves as Idaho’s center for education in the health
professions.  The College of Engineering has nearly 600 students and offers
ABET-accredited BS programs in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering
and BS in Computer Science; a BS in Nuclear Engineering; MS degrees in
Environmental Engineering, Measurement and Control Engineering, Nuclear
Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; and
PhD’s in Engineering and Applied Science. The College of Engineering has an
established Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center, and a VLSI
Design Laboratory. The College also works closely with the Institute of
Nuclear Science and Engineering.

ISU's main campus is located in Pocatello, which has a population of
approximately 60,000 with varied industries including AMI Semiconductor
(www.amis.com) and Simplot, and is 50 miles south of the Department of
Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL: www.inl.gov), an important source of
research and educational collaboration.  

Applications and nominations should include a letter of interest highlighting
administrative and leadership experience and teaching and research
accomplishments, résumé, copies of two publications and a minimum of five
professional references. The application package should be sent to to:

Director of Human Resources
Electrical Engineering Chair Position
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8107
Pocatello, ID  83209-8107
For further information about the University and the College of Engineering,
visit us on the internet at www.isu.edu.  Questions should be addressed to:
engineering@isu.edu, phone: 208-282-2902, or fax: (208) 282-4538.

Idaho State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.



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8.3 Chair: University of Utah USA


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Chair: University of Utah, USA

Contributed by: Marc Bodson, bodson@eng.utah.edu

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Utah,
Salt Lake City) is accepting applications and nominations for the position of
Chair at the rank of Professor. The successful candidate must have an earned
doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field,
demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to undergraduate and graduate
educational excellence, and a distinguished record of research and
professional achievement. For full details, please check the advertisement at
www.ece.utah.edu


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8.4 Faculty: California Institute of Technology USA


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Faculty: California Institute of Technology, USA

Contributed by: Jeri Chittum, search@cs.caltech.edu

The Caltech Computer Science Department invites applicants for a tenure-track
faculty position. Our department is a unique environment where innovative,
foundational research is conducted in a collegial atmosphere. Our small size
facilitates close working relationships among faculty and students, and
fosters novel interdisciplinary research in the foundations of Computer
Science. We are thus looking for candidates who have demonstrated exceptional
promise through innovative research in computer science with connections to
other mathematical, natural, and engineering sciences. A strong commitment to
high-quality teaching and mentoring is also expected.

The initial appointment at the assistant-professor level is for four years and
is contingent upon the completion of the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a
related field.  Exceptionally well-qualified applicants may also be considered
at the associate or full professor level.  Candidates are directed to our web
pages at
    http://www.cs.caltech.edu/search
for instructions on how to apply on-line.  Applications will be evaluated
until the position is filled.  Electronic copies in PDF format of a curriculum
vitae (including a list of publications), brief statements of research and
teaching interests along with three publications, and the names of four to
five references are required. Questions about the application process may be
directed to: search@cs.caltech.edu.

Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women,
minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.


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8.5 Faculty: Eindhoven University of Technology NL


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Faculty: Eindhoven University of Technology, NL

Contributed by: Henk Nijmeijer, h.nijmeijer@tue.nl

At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics and Control Group,  of
the Eindhoven University of Technology a vacanvy for an assistant professor
vehicle dynamics exists. 
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements: 
- A PhD degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field 
- A thorough knowledge of Dynamics and specially of Vehicle Dynamics 
- Relevant research experience in the field of tire dynamics, physical tyre
modelling, tyre-road noise and vehicle control, supported by publications and
lectures 
- Possession of good management skills in order to initialize new
(inter)national research projects. 
- A broad teaching experience (e.g. lectures, tutorials, practical exercises,
as well as supervision of trainees and graduates) 
- Possession of good communication- as well as didactical skills 
- Experience with initiating, carrying out and supervising of resesarch projects 
- Knowledge of and experience with lab experiments concerning aspects of
Vehicle Dynamics 
- Knowledge of the field of modeling of mechanical systems and experience with
the relevant software 
- (Basic)knowledge of control engineering 

Further information as well as appointment and salary information can be found
at http://www.vacatures.tue.nl, vacancy V35.347.

Qualified candidates are cordially invited to express their interest in the
vacancy or ask for more detailed information. Interested applicants should
send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and a statement of research,
together with names and email addresses of three references to: 
Mrs. M.A.J. Hurkmans, Personnel Advisor of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven
University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands,
mentioning vacancy number 35.347 (or email to pzwtb@tue.nl). 


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8.6 Faculty: Idaho State University USA


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Faculty: Idaho State University, USA

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

Electrical Engineering Faculty Position:

Idaho State University (ISU) College of Engineering invites applications for
an anticipated tenure track position in Electrical Engineering at the
Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin in August 2007.  Preferred
areas of specialization are communications, VLSI design or microelectronics.
However, exceptional candidates in other areas may be considered. The
successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both
undergraduate and graduate courses, to conduct active sponsored research and
perform professional service.  Demonstrated teaching ability will be
considered a plus.  An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or Computer
Engineering, or a closely-related field is essential. The selected candidate
should be able to obtain an Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) license within
three years. Salary and position depend on the candidate’s qualifications and
experience.  Relevant industrial experience will be considered a plus.

ISU is a comprehensive doctoral granting university with an enrollment of
approximately 13,000 and serves as Idaho’s center for education in the health
professions.  The College of Engineering has nearly 600 students and offers
ABET-accredited BS programs in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering;
and Computer Science; a BS in Nuclear Engineering; MS degrees in Environmental
Engineering, Measurement and Control Engineering, Nuclear Science and
Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; and PhD’s in
Engineering and Applied Science. The College of Engineering has an established
Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center, and a VLSI Laboratory.
The College also works closely with the Institute of Nuclear Science and
Engineering.

ISU's main campus is located in Pocatello, which has a population of
approximately 60,000 with varied industries including AMI Semiconductor
(www.amis.com) and Simplot, and is 50 miles south of the Department of
Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL: www.inl.gov), an important source of
research and educational collaboration.  

The applicant should submit a letter of application, résumé, statements of
teaching and research interests, and a minimum of three confidential letters
of reference to:

Director of Human Resources
Electrical Engineering Faculty Position
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8107
Pocatello, ID  83209-8107

The screening of applications will begin immediately and the search will
continue until the position is filled.  For further information about the
University and the College of Engineering, visit us on the internet at
www.isu.edu.  Questions should be addressed to:  engineering@isu.edu, phone:
208-282-2902, or fax: (208) 282-4538.

Idaho State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.


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8.7 Faculty: Iowa State University USA


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Faculty: Iowa State University, USA

Contributed by: Degang Chen, djchen@iastate.edu

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Iowa State University
has several faculty positions open at all ranks. We are also actively
recruiting through the College of Engineering’s cluster hiring in the areas
related to bio, electrical, computer, and software engineering. 
 
http://www.ece.iastate.edu/jobs.html

To apply visit  http://www.iastatejobs.com


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8.8 Faculty: Munich University of Technology DE


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Faculty: Munich University of Technology, DE

Contributed by: Martin Buss, m.buss@ieee.org

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology invites
nominations and applications for a tenured Professor position in
“Informationstechnische Regelung” (German W2 position for
“Information-oriented Control”). Successful candidates are expected to have
excellent scientific experience in the area of information-oriented control -
methods, interdisciplinary synergies between control and information
theory/technology.

Research experiences in at least two of the following fields are expected:
control and information theoretic modeling of multimodal, human perception,
cognition, and decision processes; control and information theoretic,
transdisciplinary methods in automation; systematic control and
information-oriented methods for modeling, analysis, synthesis, and
optimization of complex systems; methods of decision theory for complex systems.

Relevant application experience: human-machine systems, telepresence systems,
cognitive technical systems, medical technology, networked control systems,
mechatronics, and robotics. An active participation in the excellence cluster
"Cognition for Technical Systems" is expected www.cotesys.org; other
possibilities can be the collaborative research centers "High-Fidelity
Telepresence and Teleaction" (SFB453 www.sfb453.de) or "Cognitive Automobiles"
(SFB/TR-28 www.kognimobil.org).
Teaching contributions to the regular bachelor, master, and diploma courses,
and in new master programs "Automotive" or "Mechatronics, Adaptronics, and
Automation" are desired.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree and have a strong commitment to
high-quality undergraduate and graduate engineering education and research.
He/she may start to teach in English but should be prepared to learn German.
In general candidates will not be appointed to professor after the age of 52,
however, in urgent cases exceptions are possible. Disabled people are strongly
urged to apply and will be favoured in the case of equal occupational
aptitude. The TU Munich aims at an increased share of women in professorships
and therefore explicitly encourages respective applications.

Applications with a curriculum vitae (including important documents, a list of
publications and awards, and selected copies of paperwork) should be sent to
the Dean of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Arcisstrasse 21, 80333 Munich
/Germany or by E-mail to dekanat@ei.tum.de. Search and selection procedures
have already started and the closing date is end of November 2006.


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8.9 Faculty: Pennsylvania State University USA


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Faculty: Pennsylvania State University, USA

Contributed by: Constantino Lagoa, lagoa@engr.psu.edu

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of
control systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering at The
Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus. Candidates should have
a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, the ability to
establish and maintain an externally funded research program, and a desire to
teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A successful candidate
must have a strong background in control theory and must be able to
demonstrate the ability and desire to perform applied research in the area of
control systems.  Of particular interest are candidates whose preferred
application area is energy systems. However, candidates with
expertise/interest in other application areas are also encouraged to apply.

Penn State is one of the largest land grant universities in the US with over
80,000 students. About 40,000 are at the University Park Campus, including
over 10,000 graduate students, with the remainder at 22 locations across
Pennsylvania. The Department of Electrical Engineering is among the largest
and most innovative in the nation and serves primarily upper-division and
graduate students. It currently has over 45 faculty, 500 junior- and
senior-level students, and 250 graduate students. Funded research is being
conducted in many areas, including control systems, signal and image
processing, power systems and power electronics, communications and
networking, device physics and modeling, electronic materials and devices,
electromagnetics, space sciences, remote sensing and electro-optics.

Please send resume and cover letter, with names, addresses and phone numbers
of at least three references, to: 

Dr. W. Kenneth Jenkins
Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering
Box D23645, 129 EE East
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
USA

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Penn State is
committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its
workforce.


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8.10 Faculty: Rice University USA


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Faculty: Rice University, USA

Contributed by: Fathi H. Ghorbel, ghorbel@rice.edu

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Robotics, Dynamic Systems, and 
Control

The Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering seeks candidates for 
the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Robotics, 
Dynamic Systems, and Control. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical 
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or a 
closely related discipline. The successful candidate should have a strong 
interest in teaching both graduate and undergraduate students, and in 
establishing a strong research program focusing on investigation of 
challenging topics in the area of robotics, and dynamic systems and control. 
While qualified candidates in other areas will be considered, we have a 
particular interest in outstanding researchers with a strong analytical 
background in areas such as:
 
- Mechanics, dynamics, and control at the micro/nano level, including 
micro/nano robotics
- Human-robot interaction, including intelligent and assistive robotics, 
neurorobotics, and multi-modal interaction
- Advanced robotic systems, including sensor and actuator technologies, 
biorobotics, manipulation, mobility, and perception/cognition/learning
technologies
- Dynamical systems and advanced linear/nonlinear control
 
The successful candidate will further strengthen Rice’s initiatives in areas 
of fundamental importance to society, such as energy, health, and urban 
systems, along with our cross-cutting initiatives such as nanotechnology, by 
utilizing tools from robotics, dynamical systems and/or control. Candidates 
from underrepresented groups, including women, are encouraged to apply.
 
Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae 
that includes a list of publications, a brief statement of research and 
teaching interests, and a list of at least three references with the 
references’ postal and email addresses and phone and fax information to:
 
Search Committee Chair – Robotics, Dynamic Systems and Control
Rice University MS-321
6100 Main Street
Houston TX 77005-1892
 
Priority will be given to applicants who apply prior to January 15, 2007. The 
position is at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at 
higher levels will be considered. For information about the School of 
Engineering, see the website: http://engr.rice.edu/. Rice University is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


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8.11 Faculty: University of Minnesota USA


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Faculty: University of Minnesota, USA

Contributed by: Tryphon Georgiou, tryphon@umn.edu

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of 
Minnesota invites applications and nominations for a tenure track or tenured 
position at the assistant or associate professor level in the general area of 
Systems and Controls. We are particularly interested in candidates having 
backgrounds in dynamical systems and control and research experience in the 
interface of control and systems with areas such as networking, optimization, 
learning, sensors, communications, biomedical applications, nanotechnology, and 
signal processing. Further details and directions on how to apply can be found 
at: http://www.ece.umn.edu/employment/


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8.12 Faculty: University of Pennsylvania USA


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Faculty: University of Pennsylvania, USA

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

UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA
Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering

The University of Pennsylvania seeks outstanding individuals for tenure-
track or tenured faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and 
Systems Engineering to start July 1, 2007. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in 
Engineering or equivalent. Suitable candidates in all EE and Systems 
research fields will be considered, ranging from physical devices and 
systems through computer engineering, communications, and control.  We are 
particularly seeking applications in the general area of embedded systems 
that complement existing strengths in embedded control systems, embedded 
software, real-time and hybrid systems. Candidates are encouraged to 
collaborate with faculty in appropriate related areas such as 
bioengineering, computer science, materials science, or mechanical 
engineering. The University seeks individuals with exceptional promise for, 
or proven record of, research achievement who will excel in teaching 
undergraduate and graduate courses and take a position of international 
leadership in defining their field of study.  

Interested persons should submit an application by completing the form 
located on the Faculty Recruitment Web site at 
        https://www.seas.upenn.edu/ese/fsrch/apply.html 
including curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/
Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans are encouraged to apply.


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8.13 Faculty: University of Tasmania Australia


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Faculty: University of Tasmania, Australia

Contributed by: Bernardo A. León de la Barra, b.a.leondelabarra@ieee.org

Applications are invited for appointment to this position, which will be 
offered on a full-time tenured basis commencing early in 2007. 

The School of Engineering offers undergraduate, honours and research higher 
degree programs in civil, civil-mining, mechanical, electronics, power, 
mechatronic and computer systems engineering. The School is based on the 
Hobart campus but interacts closely with the Australian Maritime College 
which offers first-year engineering to students based at the Launceston 
campus.

Research within the School covers all disciplines but is focused on 
hydrodynamics, renewable energy and all aspects of power-systems engineering 
from open canal flow to network stability. The graduate programs are 
currently focused on research students (PhD and Masters) across the broad 
range of engineering disciplines. 

The School of Engineering is part of a broad Faculty of Science, Engineering 
and Technology. The appointee will be expected to act as Head of School, at 
least for an initial period of three to five years, and to work closely with 
the Dean of the Faculty to continue to raise the profile of the School.

The appointee will be expected to bring expertise, enthusiasm, mentoring and 
team leadership skills to the management of focussed future growth and 
development within the School. These attributes will be coupled with an 
outstanding record of research and professional achievement in an appropriate 
mainstream field within engineering. The appointee will have a strong 
commitment to innovative teaching and effective research training, and 
personal qualities necessary to achieve close and effective relationships 
with industry, professional bodies and education organisations, for the 
promotion of engineering education, training, research and development both 
nationally and internationally.

The appointee will have an international reputation in his/her research area 
and this will be reflected by a strong record of grant success and 
publication in leading journals in the field. Further evidence of 
international standing may include invited presentations at international 
conferences, awards for research excellence and evidence of participation in 
successful international research networks.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with 
the successful applicant. Tasmania offers an attractive lifestyle and 
affordable housing in a very pleasant environment. Hobart is well-known for 
the quality of lifestyle that it offers.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply as the University is seeking to 
increase the number of women in senior academic and administrative positions.

Full details on the position and an application package are available from
  http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/pos_vacant/pd_detail.asp?Serial=2831

For further information about the position, please contact the Dean, 
Professor Jim Reid, phone: + 61 3 62262604, facsimile: + 61 3 62262698, or 
email: Jim.Reid@utas.edu.au


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8.14 Faculty 2: Eindhoven University of Technology NL


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Faculty 2: Eindhoven University of Technology, NL

Contributed by: Siep Weiland, s.weiland@tue.nl

Full Professor position: Hybrid Systems for Embedded and Networked Control

The Control Systems chair (Eindhoven University of Technology , Electrical
Engineering) has a vacancy for a full professor on Hybrid Systems. This
research combines the fields of communication, computation and control.
The scientific research for this position aims to establish a solid
theoretical framework for the analysis, identification and control of classes
of hybrid systems for embedded, distributed and networked control systems. 
Fruitful cooperation is expected with the existing research on model reduction
and applications for electrical (power systems) and motion systems (automotive
and industrial automation).  If selected, you will be expected to establish
industrial contacts and secure contracts, as these are essential for
addressing real industrial problems and for generating, in cooperation with
research agencies, the financial resources for research plans.  Initially you
will be required to focus mainly on research, participating in research
networks and formulating and achieving research projects with research
agencies and industry.  Eventually, you will also be expected to give a course
at PhD level, contribute to the masters and bachelors program of the
Department of Electrical Engineering, supervise students, and participate in
the National Research School DISC.

Requirements:

You will be expected to validate your international reputation in research on
control and on hybrid systems, supported by publications in renowned journals
and presentations at relevant conferences.  Recognition by experts in the
field has to be apparent.  It is essential to be a stimulating researcher and
research leader and a convincing teacher, preferably with experience in both
the academic world and industry. This concerns a permanent position in the
long-established Control Systems chair.

Information and application:
Prof. dr. ir. A.C.P.M. Backx, 
Dean Electrical Engineering 
a.c.p.m.backx@tue.nl, 
tel. nr.+31 40 247 3195 

or 

Prof.dr.ir. P.P.J. van den Bosch, 
chair Control Systems 
p.p.j.v.d.bosch@tue.nl, 
tel: +31 40 2473760, 

www.cs.ele.tue.nl. 

Applications are invited before November, 30 to the Dean of Electrical
Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB
Eindhoven, The Netherlands.


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8.15 PhD: Boise State University USA


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PhD: Boise State University, USA

Contributed by: John Chiasson, johnchiasson@boisestate.edu

The Boise State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 
is pleased to announce up to five (5) Electrical and Computer Engineering 
Ph.D. Micron Research Fellowships for the Fall 2007 in support of our new 
Doctoral Program.  Twelve month stipends range from $18,000 to $24,000 for 
qualified applicants in any of the areas below.

Areas of Study
- Nanotechnology (Devices and Electronic Materials)
- Integrated Circuit Design
- Devices (Solid-State, Photonic, Opto-Electronic, and Vacuum)
- Computer Engineering
- Systems (Signals, Communication, Power, and Control)
- Plasma Engineering

Located in beautiful Boise, Idaho, BSU is the fastest growing university in 
the State of Idaho.  Application deadline for the Fall 2007 semester Ph.D. 
program is January 7, 2007.  

For information on the doctoral program, polices, and procedures as well as 
on how to apply, please visit the website 
http://coen.boisestate.edu/ece/phdece.asp

For more information on our programs and faculty research areas, please 
visit our website at http://coen.boisestate.edu/ece/home.asp or contact the 
doctoral program coordinator
 
Dr. John Chiasson
ECE Dept., Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, Idaho 83725-2075
johnchiasson@boisestate.edu


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8.16 PhD: Eindhoven University of Technology NL


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PhD: Eindhoven University of Technology, NL

Contributed by: Henk Nijmeijer, h.nijmeijer@tue.nl

Mechanical Engineering Department of Eindhoven University of Technology has a
vacancy for a PhD project on "Tracking of distribution flows in the presence
of uncertainties". 

Large logistic systems (distribution centers and warehouses) are complex
multi-level systems. They range from the level of vast parallel flows of goods
(discrete items) down to the level of each specific order composition. For the
Falcon project these logistic systems are the research driver and the
industrial reference frame. In a joint endeavour, Vanderlande Industries, the
Embedded Systems Institute and three Dutch technical universities will focus
on the design of a new generation of automated distribution centers and
warehouses.

In general terms, the Falcon project will concentrate on the relationship
between systems engineering and component engineering with all integration and
optimization aspects involved. It will investigate and deploy model-based
system design and optimization methods and tools to analyze and synthesize
multi-level systems. As a result layered systems can be designed, which will
meet their stringent requirements and constraints on performance, reliability,
cost, development time etc. 

The research activities comprise the design of the automated distribution
center or warehouse regarding the integrated logistic system, the adhering
hardware functionality, and the software-based control. In the new generation
of distribution centers and warehouses a considerable part of the necessary
item picking in the flow (the gripping, handling, and stacking of goods) will
be automated by means of robotized subsystems. Concepts will be proven by
demonstrators. These include an integral prototype to evaluate the preferred
concept on industrial scale. 

The research topic of the PhD project is to develop a feedback controller on
the the basis of real time information coming from the available sensors in
order to tune the actual performance to the designed level. These control
algorithms will have to be developed. For major disturbances of the system due
to errors and exceptions, methods will be developed in order to handle these
events as well as keep the performance of the logistic system as close as
possible to the designed ideal flow.

The research will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Henk Nijmeijer.
The applicant should have good analytical and modeling skills and should have
affinity with the control and design of (logistic) systems. Interested
candidates having a solid background and a master degree in mechanical
engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or in a related field
should send their CV to Prof. Henk Nijmeijer (h.nijmeijer@tue.nl). 


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8.17 PhD: LSS Supelec France


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PhD: LSS, Supelec, France

Contributed by: Ravi N Banavar and Romeo Ortega, banavar@iitb.ac.in

We are looking for an enthusiastic Indian student with a Masters' degree in 
Engineering or Applied Mathematics (or a doctoral degree holder) to enroll 
for a doctoral program (post-doctoral progam) at the Laboratory of Signals 
and Systems of Supelec (France) as part of the Indo-French collaboration 
supported by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced 
Research. The three-year project involves the study of modelling and control
of distributed parameter mechanical systems (systems described by partial 
differential equations). Typical examples would be - controlling a flexible 
beam or a tank filled with fluid with potential applications in mechanical
and aerospace engineering. A suitable candidate would have a flair for 
mathematical work and simulation and also demonstrated this in his past work. 
Some knowledge of French is desirable but not indispensable. The position 
would start around January 2007 and stipends would be at the level for 
doctoral students (post-doctoral students) in Europe. Interested applicants 
may please e-mail (or post) their resumes (CVs) to both the address below.

Ravi N Banavar                                  Romeo Ortega
Professor					LSS-Supelec
Systems and Control Engineering	                91192 Gif-sur-Yvette
101 A, ACRE Building				FRANCE
I. I. T. Bombay					tel: (33) 0169851766
Mumbai 400 076					fax: (33) 0169851765
Tel - 91-22-2576 7888, 2576 4892 (O)
Fax:  91-22-2572 0057		                Romeo.Ortega@lss.supelec.fr
E-mail: banavar@iitb.ac.in


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8.18 PhD: Prairie View A and M University USA


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PhD: Prairie View A and M University, USA

Contributed by: Yongpeng Zhang, ypzhang@pvamu.edu

One PhD Research Assistantship is opening in Department of Electrical & 
Computer Engineering at Prairie View A&M University starting from Spring 
2007. 

The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong mathematics background, 
programming capability, and hands-on skill in experiment. The successful 
candidate will work on PAM/PWM digital controller design for mechatronics 
system sponsored by US Army Research Office. 

A Bachelor's degree in broadly defined areas of control system, motor drive, 
or digital signal processing is required, and a Master's degree in relevant 
fields is preferred. 

Interested students are suggested to browse http://ece.pvamu.edu/PHD/ to 
apply for admission, and then contact Prof. Yongpeng Zhang at 
ypzhang@pvamu.edu for potential financial support. 


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8.19 PhD: University of Houston USA


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PhD: University of Houston, USA

Contributed by: Karolos Grigoriadis, karolos@uh.edu

For Ph.D. studies in the areas of robust control, adaptive control, gain 
scheduled control, linear matrix inequalities, and optimal control with 
applications to space systems, engine control and structural control. 
Research is conducted in collaboration with automotive and aerospace 
companies. Applicants are expected to have a solid mathematics background and 
good knowledge of modern control theory. Applications from qualified students 
are invited for Spring 2007 and Fall 2007. Prof. Karolos Grigoriadis, 
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 
77204-4006, E-mail: karolos@uh.edu. Application material can be obtained at 
http://www.egr.uh.edu/me/graduate


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8.20 PhD: University of Southern Queensland AU


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PhD: University of Southern Queensland, AU

Contributed by: Paul Wen, pengwen@usq.edu.au

PhD Scholarships: The University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Queensland, 
Australia, is seeking expressions of interest from highly qualified students 
to join the PhD program funded by the Australia Research Council. There are 
two scholarships for PhD program. Each will provide living allowances of 
AUD$25,431 per annum tax-free (plus AUD$8,000 top-up for international 
students) for three years.
Topic 1: 	EEG based human head modeling and signal processing
Topic 2: 	Home based wireless health monitoring system for the aged care

Application Process: The successful applicant is expected to have a first-
class honours or Masters degree or equivalent in Biomedical engineering, 
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or other 
relevant areas. An ideal applicant for the project would have knowledge in 
signal processing and system modeling. Applications should include a 
detailed CV, a certified copy of academic transcripts and a cover letter 
detailing the applicants' research interest and its relevance to the 
project. Potential applicants should discuss the application and send the 
paperwork to Dr Paul Wen (pengwen@usq.edu.au) or Dr Yan Li 
(liyan@usq.edu.au.edu.au). Applications will be accepted until the position 
has been filled, and an early starting date is preferred. Applications 
should be sent by email.


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8.21 PhD: University of Texas at San Antonio USA


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PhD: University of Texas at San Antonio, USA

Contributed by: Bruce Smith, Bruce.Smith@utsa.edu

PhD Student Research Assistantships are available in the Electrical Engineering
Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. The research is
focused on the development of novel imaging systems for medicine and for the
detection of contraband nuclear material by making use of Compton imaging. 

Background:  UNIX, programming, numerical methods, signal processing.

Interested? Please send email to: Bruce.Smith@utsa.edu


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8.22 PhD Postdoc: Eindhoven University of Technology NL


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PhD, Postdoc: Eindhoven University of Technology, NL

Contributed by: Erjen Lefeber, A.A.J.Lefeber@tue.nl

Vacancy NO Falcon-YY

PhD or postgraduate (postdoc) research position: Model-based System Control of
Automated Distribution Centers
Technical University Eindhoven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Systems
Engineering group, http://se.wtb.tue.nl

Required: MSc (for PhD research position) or PhD (for postgraduate research
position) in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, applied
mathematics, systems and control, aerospace engineering. Knowledge of
stochastic systems and modern control theory is a plus. The applicant should
have good analytical and modeling skills and should have affinity with the
control of complex (logistic) systems.

Background: Falcon is a new research project on automated logistic systems.
The project is a cooperation of Vanderlande Industries
(http://www.vanderlande.nl), the Embedded Systems Institute
(http://www.esi.nl) and several Dutch technical universities. Falcon focuses
on the design of a new generation of distribution centers and warehouses where
a considerable part of the item picking functions will be automated by means
of robotized systems. The Falcon research project comprises the design of the
automated distribution center or warehouse regarding the integrated logistic
system, the (robotized) hardware functionality, and the software-based control.

Topics:  carry out research in the area of systems engineering of large scale
logistic systems. The task of the candidate for this vacancy is to derive shop
floor control rules in an automated distribution center or warehouse by means
of modern control theory. This approach has recently been successfully used to
derive control rules for switched manufacturing systems with workstations that
require setup. The aim is to generalize this way of working to the more
general control framework in the context of the automated warehouse or
distribution center. A key aspect of the work is to develop methods to
generate continuous time approximations (typically an ODE or PDE) from
discrete-event model representations based on the effective process time. The
work shall lead to scientific publications and to a PhD thesis (in case of the
PhD research position).

Please send your application (both motivational letter and curriculum vitae)
by e-mail to office@esi.nl with "Falcon" and application number of the
position(s) you apply for indicated in the subject field.

Information about the Falcon project may be obtained from the falcon website:
http://www.esi.nl/site/projects/falcon.html, or via the ESI office: office@esi.nl


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8.23 Post-Doc: CWI Amsterdam Netherlands


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Post-Doc: CWI Amsterdam Netherlands

Contributed by: Pieter Collins, Pieter.Collins@cwi.nl

The Control and System Theory group at the Centrum voor Wiskunde en
Informatica (CWI), Amsterdam, has an open position for a postdoctoral
researcher for two years. The researcher will perform research within the NWO
funded project "Topological Methods for Systems and Control" on "Complexity
and Robustness in Verification of Nonlinear Systems"

Project:
The mathematical and numerical analysis of a dynamic system model is of
critical importance in control engineering projects, both to develop an
efficient controller, and to ensure that the proposed controller satisfies the
control objectives. From a theoretical point of view, it is important to know
which system properties can be calculated numerically, and which are
uncomputable. From a practical point of view, it is also important to be able
to solve problems in computationally efficient way.

The main aim of the research project is to understand computational complexity
issues in analysis and geometry relating to verified numerics and set-based
computation. The emphasis will be on both fundamental problems and
applications to systems and control theory. Important issues include efficient
representation of sets and functions, the complexity of algorithms in terms of
time, space and lookahead, and implementation issues on existing hardware.
Since many problems are expected to be of exponential worst-case complexity,
it is also important to explore the relationship between computational
complexity and the robustness of specific problem instances.

Within the project there is scope for both research along theoretical lines
and also more practical work based on case studies.

Requirements:
The candidate for the position should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in the
mathematical sciences. The candidate should have knowledge of either
computational complexity or nonlinear systems theory. Good knowledge of
English is essential, but knowledge of Dutch is not necessary.

Terms of employment:
The position is available from January 2007. The salary and terms of
employment are in accordance with the "CAO-onderzoekinstellingen" (English
version.pdf). Moreover CWI offers attractive terms of employment and working
conditions, including flexibility and help with housing for foreigners.

Information and application:
For more information on this vacancy please contact:

- Dr. Pieter Collins, Pieter.Collins@cwi.nl, +31 (0)20 592 4094 Official
applications, together with curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of
three referees and a list of publications can be sent to:
- Mrs. J. Koster, Head of Personnel & Organization, P.O. box 94079, 1090 GB
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Jose.Koster@cwi.nl

Preference will be given to applications received by 15 November 2006.


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8.24 Post-Doc: Eindhoven University of Technology NL


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Post-Doc: Eindhoven University of Technology, NL

Contributed by: Henk Nijmeijer, h.nijmeijer@tue.nl

Mechanical Engineering Department of Eindhoven University of Technology has a
vacancy for a postdoctoral research project on "Integration and coordination
of a distribution center". 

Large logistic systems (distribution centers and warehouses) are complex
multi-level systems. They range from the level of vast parallel flows of goods
(discrete items) down to the level of each specific order composition. For the
Falcon project these logistic systems are the research driver and the
industrial reference frame. In a joint endeavour, Vanderlande Industries, the
Embedded Systems Institute and three Dutch technical universities will focus
on the design of a new generation of automated distribution centers and
warehouses.

In general terms, the Falcon project will concentrate on the relationship
between systems engineering and component engineering with all integration and
optimization aspects involved. It will investigate and deploy model-based
system design and optimization methods and tools to analyze and synthesize
multi-level systems. As a result layered systems can be designed, which will
meet their stringent requirements and constraints on performance, reliability,
cost, development time etc. 

The research activities comprise the design of the automated distribution
center or warehouse regarding the integrated logistic system, the adhering
hardware functionality, and the software-based control. In the new generation
of distribution centers and warehouses a considerable part of the necessary
item picking in the flow (the gripping, handling, and stacking of goods) will
be automated by means of robotized subsystems. Concepts will be proven by
demonstrators. These include an integral prototype to evaluate the preferred
concept on industrial scale. 

The main role of the post-doc is to coordinate and integrate the Systems
Engineering activities in relation to the Component Design activities. The
Systems Engineering activities are centered round the optimal control of the
warehouse including the architecture and software generation, whereas the
Component Design activities will focus on design and building of the required
sensors and actuators (including robotized functions) for the distribution
center. An essential outcome of the work should be the design and building of
an operational prototype distribution center (or part thereof). A central
theme in the work will be the realization of a robust and fail-safe real time
controller, with vision as important sensing element.

The applicant should have good analytical and modeling skills and should have
affinity with the design, integration and test of experimental control
systems. Interested candidates having a solid background and a PhD degree in
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, computer
science or in a related field should send their CV to Prof. Henk Nijmeijer
(h.nijmeijer@tue.nl). 


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8.25 Post-Doc: INRIA Grenoble France


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Post-Doc: INRIA Grenoble, France

Contributed by: Arnaud Tonnelier, arnaud.tonnelier@inrialpes.fr

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to carry out theoretical
and computational research on non-smooth dynamical networks. The research
interests currently focus on network dynamics and non-smooth systems.
The research work will be related to the following domains: dynamical systems,
bifurcation, event-driven simulation,
hybrid computation, non-smooth dynamics. We investigate the dynamical
properties of networks coming from the modeling of biological systems
(neurons, metabolic, population, ...). We are mainly interested (but not
limited) in the numerical simulation of spiking neural networks. We try to
understand how local dynamics create emergent properties (synchronization,
oscillations, traveling waves). The position is funded for one-year. The
applicant should be able to perform independent research. He should have a
strong background in applied mathematics and experience in programming.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and two letters of recommandation
send by email to Arnaud Tonnelier (arnaud.tonnelier@inrialpes.fr) and
Dominique Martinez (dominique.martinez@loria.fr). The candidate will work at
INRIA Montbonnot and/or the campus university of Grenoble. The position is
available immediately.


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8.26 Post-Doc: University of Maryland USA


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Post-Doc: University of Maryland, USA

Contributed by: Susan Frazier, sue@umd.edu

Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities
Fall 2007
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. ISR has the following research 
emphases: 

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:
-Air traffic management
-Artificial Intelligence (planning under uncertainty, game-tree search, and  
 machine learning) 
- Collaborative Control, Swarm Intelligence, & Networked Control Systems
- Distributed control systems
- Formal methods for systems synthesis and systems engineering
- Networked control systems
- Neuroscience and sensory-motor feedback loops
- Optimization
- Supply chain management
- Systems biology
- Theory of error correcting codes and information theory
- Wireless Networks Security

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,
- Sample publications, 
- A transcript from the institution where the Ph.D. was (or will be) earned, 
  showing grades in courses taken,
- Statement of research interests and goals, including the reason one wishes 
  to participate in this program, 
- Three letters of recommendation.

All materials must be received by January 15, 2007 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@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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8.27 Post-Doc: University of Michigan USA


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Post-Doc: University of Michigan, USA

Contributed by: Ryan Eustice, eustice@umich.edu

An open Postdoc position is available at the University of Michigan,
in collaboration with the Active Safety research group at Ford Motor
Company, to develop 3D mapping algorithms within the context of
autonomous vehicle perception.  The goal is to have a vehicle sense
its environment both for local navigation and dynamic obstacle
avoidance.  These algorithms are tentatively slated to be demonstrated
by the Intelligent Vehicle Safety Technology (IVST) team in the 2007
DARPA Urban Grand Challenge.  For full information see:
http://www.umich.edu/~eustice/dgc-postdoc.html

Ryan M. Eustice Ph.D., Asst. Professor
Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
University of Michigan
204 NAME Bldg.
2600 Draper Dr.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2145
email: eustice@umich.edu
phone: 734.647.9411  fax: 734.936.8820
web:   www.umich.edu/~eustice


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8.28 Research Assoc PostDoc: Linkoping University Sweden


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Research Assoc, PostDoc: Linkoping University, Sweden

Contributed by: Anders Hansson, hansson@isy.liu.se

Linkoping University will be the coordinator of a research project funded by
the European Commission related to optimization based clearance of flight
control laws. The partners involved are AIRBUS, DLR ONERA, FOI and UNISI. 

We are now planning employ one to two people to work on this project at the
level of Research Associate (2+2 years)/PostDoc (2 yeras).

You will be working in an international environment at the Division of
Automatic Control at Linkoping University, see http://www.control.isy.liu.se/
You are expected to carry out research in collaboration with the above
mentioned partners. The Research Associate position will include teaching
responsibilities at the level of one course per year.

Qualifications: A PhD in areas with close relation to optimization and
control. Interest in control applications. Good communicational skills. For
the Research Associate position teaching experience.

Questions: are answered by Prof. Anders Hansson, hansson@isy.liu.se 


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8.29 Research Engr: NASA Ames Research Center USA


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Research Engr: NASA Ames Research Center, USA

Contributed by: Banavar Sridhar, Banavar.Sridhar@nasa.gov

NASA Ames Research Center and its on-site contractor University of California is 
hiring  people for both Civil Service and Contractor positions. There are 
several positions in building the Next-Generation Air Traffic Management System. 

We are looking for people with strong engineering  or science background at 
various levels ( B.S, M.S, Ph.D in AE/ME/EE/ CS/Physics/Mathematics). Please 
contact Banavar Sridhar (Banavar.Sridhar@nasa.gov; 650-604-5450) for additional 
information.


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