Change of Address: Eugenio Schuster

Contributed by: Eugenio Schuster, schuster@lehigh.edu

My new contact information is as follows:

Dr. Eugenio Schuster
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Lehigh University
Packard Laboratory
19 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3085
Phone: 610-758-5253
Fax: 610-758-6224
E-mail: schuster@lehigh.edu


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1.2 Change of Address: Francesco Bullo


Change of Address: Francesco Bullo

Contributed by: Francesco Bullo, bullo@engineering.ucsb.edu

My new contact information:

Francesco Bullo
Mechanical & Environmental Engineering
University of California at Santa Barbara
2338 Engineering Bldg II
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070, USA

Url: http://www.me.ucsb.edu/bullo
Email: bullo@engineering.ucsb.edu
Tel: (805) 893-5169
Fax: (805) 893-8651

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1.3 Change of Address for Emmanuel Delaleau


Change of Address for Emmanuel Delaleau

Contributed by: E. Delaleau, delaleau@enib.fr

I am happy to announce that I got a full professor position at "Ecole 
nationale d'ingenieurs de Brest" (France). I am the head of the mechatronic 
department and I am in charge of starting the research activity in that 
field. The small mechatronics group if, at this moment, a team of 
the "Laboratoire d'ingenierie informatique" (Computer science engineering 
laboratory) located inside "Centre europeen de realite virtuelle" (European 
center of virtual reality).

My new contact information is:
Emmanuel Delaleau
Departement de mecatronique
Ecole nationale d'ingenieurs de Brest
Technopole Brest-Iroise
CS 73862
29238 Brest (cedex 3), France

Email:     delaleau@enib.fr
Phone:     +33/0 298 058 970
Fax:       +33/0 298 058 979
Home Page: www.enib.fr/~delaleau (soon available)
           www.enib.fr - www.cerv.fr

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1.4 Change of address for Pablo A. Parrilo

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Change of address for Pablo A. Parrilo

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

Please note my new contact information (starting October 1st, 2004):

Pablo A. Parrilo                        	   
Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems	       
Massachusetts Institute of Technology                
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 32D-726        	    
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 - USA

Phone:  +1 (617) 324-1542
Fax:    +1 (617) 258-5779
Email:  parrilo@mit.edu
http://www.mit.edu/~parrilo

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1.5 New Address for Jian Wang


New Address for Jian Wang

Contributed by: Jian Wang, jian.wang@thermo.com

Dr. Jian Wang
Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH - Dieselstraße 4
76227 Karlsruhe - Germany
phone: ++49-721-4094-215(145)
fax: ++49-721-4094-129
e-mail: jian.wang@thermo.com

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2005 AACC Awards Nominations

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

2005 AACC Awards Nominations due December 1, 2004

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

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

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

The awards are described as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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Call for Nomination - Jurgen Moser Lecture

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

SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems Jurgen Moser Lecture
The SIAG/DS Moser Lecture (Revised deadline)

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

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

Description of the Award

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

Nominations

A letter of nomination, including a description of contributions, should be
sent by NOVEMBER 15, 2004, to:
 Jurgen Moser Lecture Selection Committee
 Professor Mark Levi, Chair
 c/o J. M. Littleton
 SIAM
 3600 University City Science Center
 Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688

E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999

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3.2 Call for Nominations - J. D. Crawford Prize


Call for Nominations - J. D. Crawford Prize

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

SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems J. D. Crawford Prize
The SIAG/DS Crawford Prize (Revised deadline)

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

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

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


Description of the Award

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

Nominations

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

J. D. Crawford Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Edgar Knobloch, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688

E-mail: littleton@siam.org
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999

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3.3 Call for Nominations - The Germund Dahlquist Prize


Call for Nominations - The Germund Dahlquist Prize

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

The Germund Dahlquist Prize

SIAM will present the Dahlquist Prize at the 2005 International Conference on
Scientific Computation and Differential Equations (SciCADE05), to be held May
23-27, 2005, at the Nagoya Congress Center in Nagoya, Japan.

The 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.

Description of the Award
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

A letter of nomination, including a description of contributions, should be
sent by January 15, 2005, to:

Dahlquist Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Christian Lubich, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA   19104-2688

phone: +1-215-382-9800
fax: +1-215-386-7999

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3.4 Paris Graduate Control School - Spring 2005


Paris Graduate Control School - Spring 2005

Contributed by: Antonio Loria, loria@lss.supelec.fr

Sponsored by the Control Training Site (http://www.lss.supelec.fr/CTS) 

Paris, France
17th/january-22nd/april 2004
one 21hrs module per week, 7 sessions of 3hrs each, Lectures in English.

Deadline for registration: 20th November 2003 
Inscription form: http://www.supelec.fr/lss/CTS/FAP.html
Scholarships available: http://www.supelec.fr/lss/CTS/
Cost: 450 euros. Fully covered by scholarship for all CTS fellows from 
      any Host Institute (see below). No cost for PhD students in France 
      of any nationality.

All european PhD students are invited to apply for a research grant -see below
Contact: Antonio Loria  (loria@lss.supelec.fr)
For PhD students in France *only*: the courses are offered at no cost and
travel expenses are partially covered by MENRT.


Preliminary program: (more info at http://www.lss.supelec.fr/CTS/FAP2005.html)

P1  17/01 - 21/01
    Control of linear and nonlinear distributed systems
    Y. Chitour, E. Trelat
P2  24/01 - 28/01
    Nonsmooth Analysis and Control Theory 
    F. Clarke
P3  07/02 - 11/02
    Efficient methods for linear control and estimation : an algebraic 
approach
    H. Bourles,  M. Fliess
P4  14/02 - 18/02
    Nonlinear optimal control and mechanical systems
    B. Bonnard
P5  28/02 - 04/03
    Nonlinear adaptive control
    A. Astolfi,  D. Karagianis, R. Ortega
P6  07/03 - 11/03
    Sampled-data control systems
    A. Astolfi, D. Shona-Laila
P7  14/03 - 18/03
    Modeling and boundary control of infinite dimensional systems
    B. Maschke, A.J. van der Schaft, H. Zwart
P8  21/03 - 25/03
    Tools for analysis and control of time-varying systems
    A. Loria, E. Panteley
P9  28/03 - 01/04
    Control of oscillating mechanical systems, synchronization and chaos
    J. Levine, H. Nijmeijer
P10 04/04 - 08/04
    Stability and control of time-delay systems
    S. Niculescu, Y. Chitour
P11 11/04 - 15/04
    Observer design for nonlinear systems
    G. Besancon, E. Busvelle
P12 18/04 - 22/04 
    Hybrid systems: theory and (autotmotive) applications
    K. H. Johanson, A. Ballucchi, W. Pasillas

Research grants are available for students registered for a PhD in any
European university. The purpose of such grants is to sponsor trainees to
carry out part of their research work at one of the 29 Host Institutes,
members of the Control Training Site network. Such grant can also cover the
registration fees for FAP.

- The grant applies to European (and associated countries) nationals as well  
  as to others living in a European or associated country since 5 years ago.
- Scholarships are for research internships of 3 to 12 months in any of the 29
  host institutes (see http://www.supelec.fr/lss/CTS/). 
- Previous CTS fellows are welcome if their previous internship was shorter  
  than 9 months.
- The selected candidate receives 1200 euros per month for living expenses.
  The host institute receives 850 euros per month to cover expenses of and 
  generated by the trainee. 
  The courses such as FAP, and travel expenses are covered within such budget 
- No deadline for applications is impossed but allow one month for scholarship
  to become effective after selection is completed. 
  CTS program ends December 2005 hence the grant period should not exceed 
  that date. 

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3.5 Workshop on Computer-Aided Control Systems Design and Analysis


Workshop on Computer-Aided Control Systems Design and Analysis

Contributed by: Biswa Nath Datta, dattab@math.niu.edu

Workshop on "State -of-the Art Computational Methods and Software for
Computer-Aided Control Systems Design and Analysis"
 at the
Second IFAC Symposium on System, Structure and Control
Oaxaca, Mexico, December 7, 2004.
http://www.sssc04.cinvestav.mx/workshop.htm

To be delivered by
  Biswa Datta, Northern Illinois University,
  DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
  E-mail : dattab@math.niu.edu

Workshop Date, Venue and Time: December 7, 2004
  Hotel Victoria, Oaxaca, Mexico.
  9 AM - 5:30 PM ( with Lunch and Coffee Breaks).

ABSTRACT: This one-day workshop is designed to give a complete overview of
of the state-of-the-art computational methods and the associated
software for control systems design and analysis.

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Control Engineer: Corus Group, UK, NL

Contributed by: Bas Middel, bas.middel@corusgroup.com

Corus Research, Development & Technology

Department:
Rolling Metal Strip (RMS) initiates industrial innovations for the production 
of steel and aluminum strip by optimizing existing technologies as well as 
developing new technologies. The department focuses on process technologies 
ranging from casting to coating of metal strip. Target is to enable our 
business unit customers to improve in quality, flexibility and costs.
Within RMS the knowledge group Cold Strip Processing & Process Control (CPC) 
has the target to provide solutions for continuous improvement of processing 
and process control for all new and existing Corus plants. This is achieved 
by developing both rolling technologies and control technologies. Thereby, 
the requirements to the intelligence of the control system are ever 
increasing. Major topics of interest for this vacancy are adaptive control, 
optimal control, model predictive control, identification and non-linear 
control. The group strongly focusses on implementation of the developed 
knowledge.

Job description:
For the group CPC we search for a candidate from whom we expect that he or 
she develops improvements to control systems of the Corus plants. We expect 
the candidate to setup new research and development projects in the field of 
control engineering, but also to participate in more practical projects. In 
these projects a good mix between theory and conveying results to business 
settings is essential. The candidate must be able to identify opportunities 
and developments and show initiative to bring these to further extend.

Requirements:
University degree, preferably a PhD, in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
In depth knowledge of control theory, including advanced control, and 
minimally 2 years experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with work in (project) teams.

For more information on Corus, please visit www.corusgroup.com

To apply, please e-mail your application letter and resume to: 
recruitment.nl@corusgroup.com, with the following subject line: 
'Attn. Bas Middel, Application RD&T RMS'
NOTE: regrettably, legislation forces us to restrict the application 
procedure to citizens of the European Union.

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4.2 Faculty: Eindhoven University of Technology Netherlands


Faculty: Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

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

Vacancies in Control at Eindhoven University of Technology

At the Eindhoven University of Technology the 3 control groups in the
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Department cooperate together to form
“Eindhoven Control”. Their educational activities include contributions to the
bachelor’s and master’s programs of Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, Physical
and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a dedicated master’s program in Systems
and Control. Eindhoven Control has currently 3 full time professors, about 20
members of the permanent scientific staff, about 50 PhD students and about 130
master students. Research focuses on various fundamental issues in systems and
control, including data-driven control, nonlinear control, hybrid systems,
robust and model predictive control and model approximation. Applications are
oriented towards mechanical and electrical systems, the automotive industry, 
control of industrial processes, and biomedical applications. Contacts and
contracts with government agencies and major industries allow state-of-the art
research facilities, access to industrial problems and data and sufficient
financial funding. About 50% of the funding is contract based. Research
activities of Eindhoven Control in the automotive and biomedical applications
as well as the activities in the field of embedded systems are part of the
research priority programs of Eindhoven University of Technology. The research
and postgraduate educational programs of Eindhoven Control are integrated in
the national research school DISC, the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control
(www.disc.tudelft.nl). DISC supplies dedicated, high-level postgraduate
courses for all PhD students in systems and control.

Eindhoven Control has five (5) vacancies at the level of either assistant
professor or associate professor. 
In the Department of Electrical Engineering, chair Control Systems
(Van den Bosch):
1. Hybrid systems, e.g. modeling identification and control of piece-wise
affine systems.
2. Advanced control of electrical systems, e.g. modeling and control of
electrical actuators, intelligent power nets and automotive applications.

In the Department of Mechanical Engineering, chair Control Systems Technology
(Steinbuch):
3. Robust control and identification, with application to mechanical motion
systems.
4. Modeling and control of mechanical systems, e.g. automotive applications
and mechatronics.

In the Department of Mechanical Engineering, chair Dynamics and Control
(Nijmeijer):
5. Nonlinear control of mechanical systems, robotics, mechanical applications.

Candidates are expected to contribute to the bachelor’s and master’s programs
covered by Eindhoven Control at Eindhoven University of Technology. Moreover,
candidates may be invited to organize dedicated courses for DISC. To carry out
research and to attract PhD students, the candidate is expected to apply for
external funding in project or contract-based research. 

Candidates are expected to have an academic background at PhD level,
preferably in systems and control from an engineering department. The
international research achievements of the candidate are manifest from his or
her authorship of journal and conference articles. The university system
requires that staff members are successful in having their research proposals
accepted. In addition to scientific skills, positive social abilities are a
necessity. To participate in the bachelor programs, an active understanding of
Dutch will be required in due time.  

Qualified candidates are cordially invited to express their interest in these
vacancies or ask for more detailed information. Depending on experience and
capabilities the salary will be assigned within the Dutch salary system for
universities (UD or UHD).
For vacancies 1 and 2, contact Prof.dr.ir. P.P.J. van den Bosch
(p.p.j.v.d.bosch@tue.nl; www.cs.ele.tue.nl)
For vacancies 3 and 4, contact prof.dr.ir. M. Steinbuch (m.steinbuch@tue.nl,
www.wtb.tue.nl)
For vacancy 5: please contact prof.dr. H. Nijmeijer (h.nijmeijer@tue.nl,
www.wtb.tue.nl)

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4.3 Faculty: Georgia Tech USA


Faculty: Georgia Tech, USA

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

Dutton/Ducoffe Chair in Embedded Control Software

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

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

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

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

Candidates should submit a detailed resume and the names of at least three 
references to:

Professor Panagiotis Tsiotras 
School of Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0150
Tel: (404) 894-9526, Fax: (404) 894-2760
E-mail: p.tsiotras@ae.gatech.edu

The search will continue until the position is filled.

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4.4 Faculty: Idaho State University USA


Faculty: Idaho State University, USA

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

Idaho State University (ISU) College of Engineering (CoE) invites applications
for a tenure track position in Computer Science (CS) at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level. Preferred areas of specialization are computer
graphics, algorithms and computational theory, computer-human interaction,
computer security, data management, distributed and real-time systems,
software methodology, AI, VLSI, computer architecture, computer arithmetic,
networking, microprocessors, and analog and digital electronics. However,
exceptional candidates in other areas may be considered.  The successful
applicant will be expected to develop and teach courses at all levels, perform
university service including assisting with development of advanced degree
programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and conduct an active
research program.  An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
and/or Electrical Engineering is required.

Idaho State University is a comprehensive doctoral granting university with an
enrollment of over 13,000.  The College of Engineering has about 600 students
and offers ABET-accredited B.S. programs in Interdisciplinary, Civil,
Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering; a B.S. in Computer Science;
M.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering, Measurement and Control
Engineering, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Engineering Structures and
Mechanics (soon to be replaced by M.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in
Mechanical Engineering); and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering and Applied Science
and in Nuclear Science and Engineering. The College of Engineering has an
established Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center, and is
directly associated with the newly established Institute for 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
(AMI-S), Simplot, Kimberly Clark, and Qwest, and is 50 miles south of the
Department of Energy's Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory
(INEEL), an important source of research and educational collaboration.

Salary and position level will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and
experience. Preferred starting date for the position is January 2005. 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
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID  83209-8107, USA

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 or
www.isu.edu/engineer/.  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.

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4.5 Faculty: Iowa State University USA


Faculty: Iowa State University, USA

Contributed by: Murti Salapaka, murti@iastate.edu

Appointment conditions:  Tenure Track, 9 Months, Full Time 
Proposed Start Date:  January 01, 2005 or August 15, 2005 

Description:  The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department invites 
individuals with core expertise in software engineering, systems and 
controls, VLSI design, and electric power/ energy systems to apply for 
faculty positions. Applicants in other areas will also be considered relative 
to emerging needs in the department. Duties and responsibilities include 
undergraduate and graduate teaching, impact-oriented research, and 
professional/institutional service. 

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer 
engineering, computer science or related field, demonstrated potential to 
excel in the classroom, and demonstrated potential to establish and maintain 
a productive externally funded research program. Associate and Full Professor 
candidates must, in addition, have an excellent record of externally funded 
and internationally recognized research. 

Salary:   Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications 

Application Instructions:   Please submit a letter of application (including 
email address), curriculum vitae, a conference or journal publication 
representative of your work, and contact information of at least three 
references to: http://cassie.ece.iastate.edu/newfac 

To guarantee consideration, application must be received by 11/01/2004

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4.6 Faculty: Louisiana State Univ USA


Faculty: Louisiana State Univ, USA

Contributed by: Kemin Zhou, kemin@ece.lsu.edu

Multiple Tenure-Track Positions at all Levels: 
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Louisiana State 
University invites applications for tenure-track positions at all levels 
beginning January 2005 or until positions are filled. Areas of interest 
include but are not limited to 1) Electronics, with emphasis on VLSI circuit 
design including mixed signal analog/digital circuit design, RF circuit 
design, MEMS and BioMEMS design and fabrication, and nano-materials and 
devices; 2) Computers, including microarchitecture, memory systems and 
special-purpose architectures, design automation (including system-on-chip 
design and behavioral synthesis), and networking (including traffic 
engineering and network security); 3) Systems, with emphasis in automatic 
control and digital signal processing; 4) Power, including power generation, 
power systems stability, and transmission. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or 
equivalent degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field and 
potential for excellence in teaching and research. All but dissertation 
(ABD) applicants will also be considered. The positions involve developing 
sponsored research and educational programs in the candidate's area of 
expertise and participation in professional service activities. Salary is 
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Louisiana 
State University is the flagship university in the State of Louisiana and is 
committed to academic excellence. Release time and resources are provided in 
order to enhance the development of a quality research program. 
Opportunities for summer support are available. Application deadline is 
October 15, 2004, or until candidates are selected. Women and minorities are 
strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume (including e-mail 
address), names of at least three references, and a statement of teaching 
and research interest, in electronic form to tentrack05@ece.lsu.edu 
(preferred) or mail your application package to: ECE Search Committee, 
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, Ref: Log# 
0154, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

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4.7 Faculty: National Chung Hsing University Taichung Taiwan


Faculty: National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan

Contributed by: Chia-Feng Juang, cfjuang@dragon.nchu.edu.tw

Applications are invited for the several faculty positions in the Department 
of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan. 
Candidates must have a Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related 
fields. The positions start at February or September 2005.

Areas of interest are: Controls, Communications, Digital Signal Processing, 
IC Design, Networking, and Optoelectronics.

National Chung Hsing University is the leading university in central Taiwan. 
In the year of 2000, the department received a US$ 25,000,000 gift to 
establish Meng-Yao Chip Center. We currently have 24 full-time faculty 
members, and admit about 120 undergraduate students, 90 Master¡¦s students, 
and 15 Ph.D. students each year. For more information about our department, 
please visit our Web site: http://www.ee.nchu.edu.tw/

Candidates should send a complete resume, list of publications, two reference 
letters, and transcripts of graduate degrees to:

Dr. Wu-Chung Su, Chairman
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Chung Hsing University
Taichung, 402
TAIWAN
E-mail: wcsu@dragon.nchu.edu.tw

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4.8 Faculty: Oklahoma State University


Faculty: Oklahoma State University

Contributed by: Rafael Fierro, rfierro@okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University invites applicants for one tenure-track faculty 
position starting August 1, 2005 in the School of Electrical & Computer 
Engineering (ECEN). The successful candidate will have a strong commitment 
to expanding and strengthening our computer engineering program. Outstanding 
candidates in all areas of computer engineering will be considered. 
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical or Computer 
Engineering, or in Computer Science with an interest in engineering 
applications, such as embedded systems, microprocessors, real-time systems, 
or computer architecture. Candidates will be expected to teach, perform 
research, and supervise graduate students. Candidates at the Assistant 
Professor level are preferred, but outstanding candidates at all levels will 
also be considered. ECEN has 21 full-time faculty members (including 3 IEEE 
fellows), about 400 undergraduate and 150 graduate students, and state-of-
the-art laboratory facilities. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. 
degrees. Departmental research programs center around five thrust areas: 
telecommunications and signal processing, computer engineering, lasers and 
photonics, Mixed Signal VLSI, and power. Oklahoma State University is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and 
minorities are especially encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility 
to work in the United States. Applications should be received by February 1, 
2005 to receive full consideration for an August 1, 2005 appointment. This 
search will continue until the position is filled. Please send resume and 
names of at least three references to Martin Hagan, Faculty Search 
Committee, Professor, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Room 202 
Engineering South, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

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4.9 Faculty: University of California Riverside USA


Faculty: University of California Riverside, USA

Contributed by: Mark Bourbonnais, mark@ee.ucr.edu

The University of California at Riverside invites applications for tenure-
track and/or tenured faculty positions at all levels in Electrical 
Engineering starting in the 2005/06 academic year. Exceptional senior 
candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applicant should have earned a 
Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The priority areas 
of specialization are: VLSI Circuits and Systems, RF/Microwave Devices, and 
Biomedical Imaging and Sensing; however, exceptional candidates from other 
areas will also be considered. Candidates for tenure-track positions must 
provide evidence of outstanding potential in research and teaching. 
Candidates for tenured positions must have record of exceptional achievements 
in research and teaching. Salary level will be competitive and commensurate 
with qualifications and experience.
 
Applicant should send a letter of professional intent addressing teaching and 
research objectives; curriculum vitae; and the names, postal and email 
addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five references to: Electrical 
Engineering Search Committee Chair, A220 Bourns Hall, University of 
California, Riverside, CA 92521. To receive full consideration, applications 
must be received by January 31, 2005; however, late applications will also be 
considered.

UC Riverside is a major research institution and a member of the ten-campus 
University of California System, widely regarded as one of the best systems 
of public higher education in the world. Riverside is located between Los 
Angeles, Palm Springs, and San Diego with affordable housing and easy access 
to beaches, mountains, cultural activities, and other attractions. For more 
information, visit: www.ucr.edu. 

The University of California at Riverside is an Equal Opportunity and 
Affirmative Action Employer.

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4.10 Faculty: University of Colorado USA


Faculty: University of Colorado, USA

Contributed by: Patti Gassaway, patti.gassaway@colorado.edu

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SCIENCES

The Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of 
Colorado in Boulder invites applications for two tenure-track faculty 
positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the general 
areas of systems and controls, structures, and human spaceflight.  We have a 
particular interest in research leaders in smart materials and adaptive 
structures.  Applications from individuals with interdisciplinary interests 
are especially encouraged.  Applicants should show strong promise in 
undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and mentoring Ph.D. students.  
A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate engineering or science discipline is 
required, and some postdoctoral or comparable industry experience is 
preferred.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences has 25 faculty with more 
than $11M in annual sponsored research, approximately 130 graduate students 
and 400 undergraduate students.  Faculty research expertise includes 
structures and materials, aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, dynamics and 
control, bioastronautics, space flight hardware design, astrodynamics, remote 
sensing, GPS technology and applications, space and Earth sciences.  New 
faculty members will be invited to join the research teams at the 
internationally recognized Centers for Aerospace Structures and BioServe 
Space Technologies.  Please visit http://aerospace.colorado.edu/ for more 
information on the department and college located on a beautiful 800-acre 
campus in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and 
teaching interests, and the names of four references, to Ms. Patti Gassaway, 
Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, 429 UCB, University of 
Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0429. Review of applications will begin on 
November 15, 2004, and will continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in 
education and employment.

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4.11 Faculty: University of Melbourne Australia


Faculty: University of Melbourne, Australia

Contributed by: Associate Professor Dragen Nesic, d.nesic@ee.mu.oz.au

The Position: The incumbents will undertake teaching in the broad curriculum 
offered by the Department and may be required to teach at both undergraduate 
and graduate levels.  A commitment to excellence in teaching and an ability 
and willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate subjects is required.  
The incumbents will make significant contributions to the research activities 
of the Department, particularly in one or more of the areas of 
telecommunications, optical communications, signal processing, systems 
engineering, and related fields. The successful candidates will preform 
administration commensurate with the position level.

The Benefits: Salary: $87,816 - $96,748 p.a. (Associate Professor Level D) / 
$72,932 - $84,096 p.a. (Senior Lecturer Level C) / $59,536 - $70,699 p.a. 
(Lecturer Level B)  plus employer superannuation contributions of 17 percent, 
salary packaging options and staff training and development opportunities.

Employment Type: There are 3 full-time (continuing) positions available.

Contact: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/ for a position description or for 
further information contact May Ong, email m.ong@unimelb.edu.au 

Applications To: Vice-Principal (Human Resources), The University of 
Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email
hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au by 13 December 2004. Applicants must address
the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing 
date. Please quote the position number G0014723 and include the names, phone, 
facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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4.12 Ph.D. PostDoc: City University of New York USA


Ph.D., PostDoc: City University of New York, USA

Contributed by: Jizhong Xiao, jxiao@ccny.cuny.edu

Outstanding researchers are encouraged to apply for the Ph.D./PostDoc. 
positions at the Department of Electrical Engineering, The City College of 
City University of New York, USA. The desired Ph.D. student should have a 
Master degree in electrical/computer engineering with good knowledge in 
control theory, robotics and computer vision. Strong C++ programming skill 
is a plus.

The PostDoc. position will be offered for one year initially with 
possibility of further extension depending upon the performance of the 
researcher and the availability of the fund. Salary is negotiable and 
commensarate with experience. 

The applicants should send (a) curriculum vita (b) transcript, and (c) list 
of publications to Dr. Jizhong Xiao via email at jxiao@ccny.cuny.edu. Review 
of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
 
Further information about the CUNY Ph.D. program in Engineering and the CCNY 
Robotics Lab may be obtained from web site 
http://web.gc.cuny.edu/dept/engineering/ and http://134.74.16.73 
respectively.

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4.13 PhD: Aalborg University Denmark


PhD: Aalborg University, Denmark

Contributed by: Roozbeh Izadi-Zamanabadi, riz@control.aau.dk

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Center for Embedded Software
systems (CISS) a position as PhD fellow (position no. 562/06-CISS-24704) is
open for appointment from 01.10.2004.

Job description:
The PhD stipend are available from October 15, 2004 or as soon as possible
after this date, within the border area between electrical/electronic
engineering and computer science constituted by embedded system analysis and
design

PhD. Project:

"Fault tolerant Design and Reliable Control of High Precision Under-actuated
Tracking Antenna"

The purpose of this PhD project is to design and develop a fault-tolerant and
highly reliable control system for an under-actuated Antenna. The existing
antenna is built on a 3-axies stabilised platform. The objective is to utilize
an antenna system that is built on a 2-axis stabilised platform. The challenge
will be to meet the high performance requirements under rough environmental
sea conditions for the new antenna system that can be classified as an
under-actuated system. A developed concept shall have fault-tolerant property
with capability for autonomous fault diagnosis and accommodation. Developing
dedicated sensor fusion algorithms shall be considered a natural step toward
fault-tolerant design.

CISS (http://ciss.auc.dk) is a newly founded research centre, which aims to
strengthen the knowledge transfer between Aalborg University and the Danish
industry. CISS has a total budget of DKK 63 mill.over four years.

Qualification requirements:
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree.
PhD stipends normally have a duration of 3 years and it is a prerequisite for
allocation of the stipend that enrolment as a PhD student at the Doctoral
School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science takes place with reference to
completion of a research education according to the regulations of the
Ministerial Order No. 114 of 8. March 2002 about the PhD degree. According to
the Ministerial Order the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every
six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of payment that the previous
progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment
committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee the
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for
allocating the stipend. The PhD student is expected to have a relevant Masters
degree (with specialization in Control Engineering/automation) and a strong
mathematical background. We also expect that the PhD student is fluent in
English – both orally and written.

It is expected that during the study , the PhD student will publish the
research work at international conferences and possibly in international
journals. Also the students must expect to travel to some extent – for example
as part of following courses and cooperation with external research groups.

Appointment and salary acc. to Appointment and salary according to the
Circular of Ministry of Finance of May 4, 2000 about the Agreement for
Publicly Employed University Graduates and circular of April 4, 2003 about
minutes for an Agreement for Publicly Employed University Graduates (AC) about
PhD stipends holders.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as the application
form please contact Ms. Jette Bjerring, Faculty of Engineering and Science,
Phone number 9635 9637, email: jb@adm.aau.dk

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Roozbeh
Izadi-Zamanabadi, email: riz@control.aau.dk or Associate Professor Henrik
Schiøler, email: henrik@control.auc.dk concerning the technical aspects of the
stipend

Application marked PhD stipend No. 562/06-CISS-24704, Diploma, publications,
Curriculum Vitae, proposal for a PhD study plan and any other material as well
as a list of submitted material in 4 copies must arrive at Aalborg University
with the morning post by the 24.09.2004.

Application is to be forwarded to :

Aalborg Universitet
Det Teknisk-Naturvidenskabelige Fakultet
Niels Jernes Vej 10
9220 Aalborg Øst 

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4.14 PhD: Johannes Kepler University Austria


PhD: Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Contributed by: L. del Re, luigi.delre@jku.at

PhD Position in Dynamical Engine Modeling and Control

The Institute of Design and Control of Mechatronical Systems at the Johannes 
Kepler University in Linz has an open three-year PhD position for a project 
in cooperation with automotive industry and the Linz Center of Competence in 
Mechatronics in the field of dynamical modeling and control of engines. The 
purpose of the project is to gain fast dynamical models from engine 
measurements and to use them for (a) improving measurement times (b) 
improving engine control, especially during vehicle simulations of test 
benches and (c) using them for reliability/fault detection of unmodeled 
subsystems.

Applicants should have a control/measurement background and be interested in 
automotive applications. The work will involve also a substantial practical 
part (on dynamical engine test benches).

Further informations can be found on the home page (mechsys.mechatronik.uni-
linz.ac.at).
Enquiries and applications should be sent to daniela.hummer@jku.at

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4.15 PhD: Lehigh University USA


PhD: Lehigh University, USA

Contributed by: Eugenio Schuster, schuster@lehigh.edu

At least two PhD positions in the general field of Systems and Control are 
available immediately in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and 
Mechanics at Lehigh University.

Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate or preferably Masters degree 
in electrical, mechanical or nuclear engineering, physics or applied math, 
though all first class students will be considered. A solid mathematical and 
physical background is required together with a good formation in Control 
Systems.  Practical experience with Matlab/Simulink and programming is a 
plus. The candidates should be interested in doing research in one of the 
two areas described below:

Control of complex physical systems. Possible research areas include control 
in fusion reactors, control in particle accelerators, control of plasmas, 
control of MHD (magnetohydrodynamic) and conventional flows. The candidate 
should be interested in working on modeling, identification, model 
validation, model reduction, and control of nonlinear distributed parameter 
systems. This position may require work at experimental facilities around 
the country. A solid background in numerical methods and computational fluid 
dynamics is a plus.

Control of mechanical systems. Possible research areas include mechatronics, 
micro-robotics (particularly in fluids), cooperative and autonomous control 
of mobile agents (robots, UAV’s, etc.), control of automotive systems, 
control of mechanical devices (artificial organs, prosthesis, rehabilitation 
devices, etc.) in medical applications. A mix of electrical and mechanical 
background is preferred for this position. Knowledge in microprocessors, 
computer vision, and wireless communication is definitively a plus. 
Experience in real-time control algorithms and software is especially 
desired.

Lehigh University, founded in 1865, is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 
50 miles north of Philadelphia and 75 miles southwest of New York City. It 
offers an inspiring academic environment, excellent education, state-of-the-
art research and computer facilities, very competitive economic conditions 
(tuitions, stipend, housing, health insurance) for graduate students, and 
great career opportunities after graduation. More information can be found 
at http://www3.lehigh.edu/admissions/prospectivegrad.asp. 

Students interested in being part of this educational and research 
opportunity are encouraged to send as soon as possible, preferably by e-
mail, their Curriculum Vita along with a description of their research 
interests and a list of courses taken with their corresponding grades to:

Prof. Eugenio Schuster
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Lehigh University
19 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3085
Phone: 610-758-5253
Fax: 610-758-6224
E-mail: schuster@lehigh.edu


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4.16 PhD: Oklahoma State University USA


PhD: Oklahoma State University USA

Contributed by: Rafael Fierro, rfierro@ceat.okstate.edu

Graduate Research Fellowship in Cooperative Control of Multi-Vehicle 
Systems

A PhD position is available at the MARHES Laboratory, School of Electrical 
and Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University. Candidates should have 
a master's degree in electrical/computer engineering with strong background 
and interest in one or more of the following areas: hybrid control systems, 
optimization, and computer vision. Programming skills (C++, Matlab) are a 
plus.

The applicants should email (rfierro@ceat.okstate.edu) CV, transcripts, a 
brief statement of research interests, list of publications, and the names 
and contact information (phone and email) of two academic referees.

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

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.


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4.17 PhD: University of Connecticut USA


PhD: University of Connecticut, USA

Contributed by: Nejat Olgac, olgac@engr.uconn.edu

Two doctoral positions are available at the Mechanical Engineering 
Department, University of Connecticut, a Research I university, on the 
following topics:  

(1) Computational geometric perspective to Time Delay Systems.  The project 
involves the interpretive improvements on a new paradigm which was recently 
launched by the group. It offers some uncharted mathematical knowledge.  Part 
of the work also entails some unsolved and challenging practical 
applications.  Algorithmic code generation, geometric modeling and control 
theory affinity are desirable.  

(2)The design development and control of a novel micro-injector to be used in 
molecular cell biology, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and other cellular 
nuclear transfers.  A new micro-device and electromechanical peripherals are 
to be introduced.  Mechatronics, instrumentation, real-time control 
background desirable.  

Please visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alarm/ 
Contact Prof. Nejat Olgac, (860) 486 2382, Olgac@engr.uconn.edu.


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4.18 PhD: University of Twente Netherlands


PhD: University of Twente, Netherlands

Contributed by: A. Bagchi, a.bagchi@math.utwente.nl

There is an expected opening for a PhD position (48 months) in the Department
of Applied Mathematics,University of Twente on "Particle Filters and Their
Application to Target Tracking and Detection". This research position will be
funded by THALES Netherlands.

In conventional (radar) tracking, before sending the signal (plot) for
tracking a quick scan of the radar plot is done to check the presence of a
target. This sometimes results in weak targets not being tracked at all. A
method called Track Before Detect (TBD) tries to overcome this problem by
using the information integrated over time to detect and track at the same
time.  The objective of this project is firstly, to study the convergence
properties of particle filtering methods for different classes of systems in
the context of TBD. Secondly, to develop a theoretically sound and practically
implementable particle filter for TBD applications. The developed method would
be tested on realistic TBD target tracking situations, including multiple
maneuvering targets.

The candidate should have a strong background in Mathematics/Statistics or in
Signals/Systems (Electrical Engineering). The candidate must be able to
cooperate and communicate effectively with researchers in THALES who will be
working jointly in this project.

Those interested should send a covering letter and a resume (CV) to Prof.dr.
A. Bagchi (A.Bagchi@math.utwente.nl) or to Dr. P.K. Mandal
(P.K.Mandal@math.utwente.nl) by email (with subject heading: PhD position) or,
if by post, to Prof.dr. A. Bagchi, Department of Applied Mathematics,
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE  Enschede, The Netherlands.

Closing date: 7 November 2004.

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4.19 PhD PDF: University of Patras Greece


PhD, PDF: University of Patras, Greece

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

Funding is available to support full time graduate students, or research
associates at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the
University of Patras. Research will focus stochastic systems, hybrid systems,
randomized estimation and optimization and their applications to problems in
the following areas:

- Collision avoidance in air traffic management (supported by Eurocontrol). 
- Modeling and analysis of biochemical networks (supported by the European
Commission in collaboration with the Patras Medical School)
- Control of networked embedded systems (supported by the European Commission)

The positions are for a maximum of three years and available immediately.
Applicants are expected to have a degree in electrical engineering, computer
science, mathematics, or a field closely related to one of the target
applications and exposure to automatic control techniques. For more
information please contact 

Dr John Lygeros
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Patras
Patra, GR26500, GREECE
email: lygeros@ee.upatras.gr
Tel.: +30 2610 996458
Fax.: +30 2610 991812

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4.20 Research Fellow: University of Melbourne Australia


Research Fellow: University of Melbourne, Australia

Contributed by: Dragen Nesic, d.nesic@ee.mu.oz.au

The Position: The Research Fellow will form part of a team comprising other 
researchers, academic staff and postgraduate students. The incumbent will 
work in the area of nonlinear sampled-data control systems and will conduct 
high quality research on analysis of time and event driven sampling in 
control systems. The incumbent will also develop controller design methods 
and will apply the obtained results to classes of control systems with 
time/event driven sampling, such as networked control systems.

The Benefits: Salary: $59,536 - $70,699 p.a. (Research Fellow Level B) plus 
employer superannuation contributions of 9 percent, salary packaging options 
and staff training and development opportunities.

Employment Type: This is a full-time (fixed-term) position available for 2 
years.

Contact: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/ for a position description or for 
further information contact Associate Professor Dragan Nesic, tel. 8344 5357, 
email d.nesic@ee.mu.oz.au

Applications To: Vice-Principal (Human Resources), The University of 
Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax +61 3 8344 6080 or email hr-
applications@unimelb.edu.au by 20 October 2004. Applicants must address the 
selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing 
date. Please quote the position number G0014734 and include the names, phone, 
facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application.
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Advances in Dynamic Games

Contributed by: K.Szajowski, K.Szajowski@im.pwr.wroc.pl

Title: Advances in Dynamic Games Applications to Economics, Finance, 
Optimization, and Stochastic Control (Annals of the International Society 
of Dynamic Games, vol. 7)
Editors: A.S. Nowak, K. Szajowski, WUT, Wroclaw, Poland
ISBN: 0-8176-4362-1; Publisher: Birkhäuser; October 2004 
Format: / approx. 704 pp. / 30 ill. / Hardcover; Volumes: 1
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40290-22-
34724327-0,00.html

DESCRIPTION
This book focuses on various aspects of dynamic game theory, presenting 
state-of-the-art research and serving as a guide to the vitality and growth 
of the field and its applications. The selected chapters, written by experts 
in their respective disciplines, are an outgrowth of presentations 
originally given at the 9th International Symposium of Dynamic Games and 
Applications. Featured throughout are useful tools for researchers and 
practitioners who use game theory for modeling in many disciplines.   Major 
topics covered include:   * repeated and stochastic games * differential 
dynamic games * optimal stopping games * applications of dynamic games to 
economics, finance, and queuing theory * numerical methods and algorithms 
for solving dynamic games * Parrondo’s games and related topics   A valuable 
reference for practitioners and researchers in dynamic game theory, the book 
and its diverse applications will also benefit researchers and graduate 
students in applied mathematics, economics, engineering, systems and 
control, and environmental science.

Written for: 

Specialists in game theory, applied mathematicians, systems and control 
engineers, math economists, graduate students

Contents
Contributors vii
I Repeated and Stochastic Games						
1 Information and the Existence of Stationary Markovian Equilibrium
	Ioannis Karatzas, Martin Shubik, William D. Sudderth 	
2 Markov Games under a Geometric Drift Condition
	Heinz-Uwe Küenle 						
	
3 A Simple Two-Person Stochastic Game with Money
	Piercesare Secchi and William D. Sudderth 			
	
4 Recent Advances in Two Person Zero-sum Games
	Sylvain Sorin 							
	
5 Risk-Sensitive Nash Equilibria
	Andrzej S. Nowak 						
	
6 Continuous Games of Capital Accumulation
	Piotr Wiêcek 

II Differential Dynamic Games 						
7 Dynamical Cooperative Games
	Jean-Pierre Aubin 						
	
8 Normalized Overtaking Nash Equilibrium
	Dean A. Carlson 						
	
9 Cooperative Differential Games
	Leon A.Petrosjan 

III Stopping games 
10 Selection by Committee
	Thomas S. Ferguson 
11 Stopping Game Problem for Dynamic Fuzzy Systems
	Masami Yasuda, Yuji Yoshida,, Masami Kurano, Jun-ichi Nakagami 
12 On Randomized Stopping Games
	El¿bieta Z. Ferenstein 
13 Stopping Games - Recent Results
	Eilon Solan and Nicolas Vieille 
14 Dynkin's Games with Randomized Stopping Rules
	Victor Domansky 
15 A Competitive Best Choice Problem
	Zdzis³aw Porosiñski
16 The Bilateral Secretary Problems
	David Ramsey and Krzysztof Szajowski 
17 Optimal Stopping Games where Players have Weighted Privilege
	Minoru Sakaguchi 
18 Equilibrium in an Arbitration Procedure
	Vladimir V. Mazalov and Anatoliy A. Zabelin 

IV Applications of Dynamic Games to Economics, Finance and Queuing Theory 
19 Applications of Dynamic Games in Queues
	Eitan Altman 
20 Equilibria for Multiclass Routing Problems in Multi-Agent Networks
	Eitan Altman and Hisao Kameda 
21 Endogenous Shocks and Evolutionary Strategies
	Bruno Amable, Ekkehard C. Ernst, Stefano Palombarini 
22 Robust Control Approach to Option Pricing
	Pierre Bernhard 
23 Games Played over Event Trees
	Alain Haurie and Georges Zaccour 
24 Endogenous Rent-Seeking Games
	Koji Okuguchi 
25 A Dynamic Game with Continuum of Players
	A. Wiszniewska-Matyszkiel 

V Numerical Methods and Algorithms for Solving Dynamic Games
26 Distributed Algorithms for Nash Equilibria of Flow Control Games
	Tansu Alpcan and Tamer Basar 
27 H?semi999 Control of Perturbed Markov Jump Linear Systems
	Mohammed Abbad, Eitan Altman and Rachid El Azouzi 
28 Algorithms for the Isaacs Equation
	Maurizio Falcone and Paolo Stefani 
29 Numerical Algorithm for Cross{Coupled Algebraic Riccati Equations
	Hiroaki Mukaidani, Hua Xu and Koichi Mizukami 
30 Equilibrium Selection via Adaptation
	Shu-Heng Chen, John Duffy and Chia-Hsuan Yeh 

VI Parrondo's Games and Related Topics 
31 Two Issues Surrounding Parrondo's Paradox
	Andre Costa, Mark Fackrell and Peter G. Taylor 
32 State-Space Visualisation and Fractal Properties of Parrondo's Games
	Andrew Allison, Derek Abbott and Charles Pearce 
33 Parrondo's Capital and History Dependent Games
	Gregory P. Harmer, Derek Abbott and Juan M. R. Parrondo 
34 Quantum Games and a Quantum Parrondo Game
	Joseph Ng and Derek Abbott 
35 Semi-quantum Life
	Adrian P. Flitney and Derek Abbott

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5.2 Dynamics and Bifurcations of Non-Smooth Mechanical Systems


Dynamics and Bifurcations of Non-Smooth Mechanical Systems

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

Dynamics and Bifurcations of Non-Smooth Mechanical Systems 
Leine, Remco I., Nijmeijer, Henk 
Series: Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, 
Vol. 18, Springer Verlag, Berlin etc. 
Leine, Remco I., Nijmeijer, Henk 
2004, XII, 236 p. 95 illus., Hardcover 
ISBN: 3-540-21987-0, 89,95 € 

About this book 
This monograph combines the knowledge of both the field of nonlinear 
dynamics and non-smooth mechanics and presents a framework for a class of
non-smooth mechanical systems using techniques from both fields. During the
last decades, the non-smooth mechanics community has developed a formulation
of non-smooth systems, the mathematical prerequisites (Convex Analysis) as
well as dedicated numerical algorithms. 

Dynamics and Bifurcations of Non-smooth Mechanical Systems presents these 
developments in a comprehensive way and opens the field to the nonlinear 
dynamics community. This book addresses researchers and graduate students in
engineering and mathematics interested in the modelling, simulation and
dynamics of non-smooth systems and nonlinear dynamics. 

Written for: Researchers and graduate students in mechanical engineering as
well as mathematics, especially in nonlinear dynamics and non-smooth
mechanics 

Keywords:  Complex Systems, Non-smooth Continuous Systems, Non-smooth 
Dynamics, Non-smooth Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics 

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5.3 Knowledge Incorporation in Evolutionary Computation


Knowledge Incorporation in Evolutionary Computation

Contributed by: Yaochu Jin, yaochu.jin@honda-ri.de

Book Title: Knowledge Incorporation in Evolutionary Computation
Editor: Yaochu Jin
Publisher: Springer 
ISBN: 3-540-22902-7, Due: October, 2004

http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,5-175-22-34233257-
0,00.html

Table of contents is available at: http://www.soft-computing.de/

A brief description of the book
Incorporation of a priori knowledge, such as expert knowledge, meta-
heuristics and human preferences, as well as domain knowledge acquired during
evolutionary search, into evolutionary algorithms has received increasing
interest in the recent years. It has been shown from various motivations that
knowledge incorporation into evolutionary search is able to significantly
improve search efficiency.

This edited book is a first attempt to put together the state-of-art and 
recent advances on knowledge incorporation in evolutionary computation 
within a unified framework. Existing methods for knowledge incorporation 
are divided into the following five categories:

* Knowledge incorporation in representation, population initialization, 
  recombination and mutation
* Knowledge incorporation in selection and reproduction
* Knowledge incorporation in fitness evaluations
* Knowledge incorporation through life-time learning and
  human-computer interactions
* Incorporation of human preferences in multi-objective evolutionary 
  computation

Dr. Yaochu Jin
Honda Research Instituite Europe
Carl-Legien-Str. 30
63073 Offenbach/Main, GERMANY
Tel: +49-69-89011735
Fax: +49-69-89011749

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5.4 Model Predictive Control 2nd Edition


Model Predictive Control, 2nd Edition

Contributed by: Carlos Bordons, bordons@esi.us.es

Title: Model Predictive Control (Second edition)
by Eduardo F. Camacho and Carlos Bordons
Paperback, 405 pages, ISBN: 1-85233-694-3
Publisher: Springer-Verlag London, 2004
URL: http://www.esi.us.es/MPCBOOK

This is the second edition of the successful book published in 1999 and 
provides a thorough introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of the 
most commonly used Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategies. The text 
features material on the following subjects: general MPC elements and 
algorithms; commercial MPC schemes; generalized predictive control; 
multivariable, robust, constrained, nonlinear and hybrid MPC; fast methods
for MPC implementation; applications. All of the material is thoroughly
updated for the second edition with the chapters on nonlinear MPC, MPC and
hybrid systems and fast MPC implementation being entirely new. 

This edition is not just an updated version of the previous book; it also 
includes exercises and companion software. Many new exercises and examples 
have also been added throughout the book.  A software tool running on Matlab 
is available, that can be used to simulate all the exercises and can be
freely downloaded from the authors' website at http://www.esi.us.es/MPCBOOK.
The text is an excellent aid for graduate and advanced undergraduate students
and will also be of use to researchers and industrial practitioners wishing
to keep abreast of a fast-moving field.
 
Contents
1.  Introduction to Model Predictive Control
2.  Model Predictive Controllers
3.  Commercial Model Predictive Control Schemes
4.  Generalized Predictive Control
5.  Simple Implementation of GPC for Industrial Processes
6.  Multivariable Model Predictive Control
7.  Constrained Model Predictive Control
8.  Robust Model Predictive Control
9.  Nonlinear Model Predictive Control
10. Model Predictive Control and Hybrid Systems
11. Fast Methods for Implementing Model Predictive Control
12. Applications
Appendix A: Revision of the Simplex Method
Appendix B: Dynamic Programming and Linear Quadratic Optimal Control

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5.5 Randomized Algorithms


Randomized Algorithms

Contributed by: Roberto Tempo, tempo@polito.it

Randomized Algorithms for Analysis and Control of Uncertain Systems
 Roberto Tempo, IEIIT-CNR, Politecnico di Torino
 Giuseppe Calafiore, DAI, Politecnico di Torino
 Fabrizio Dabbene, IEIIT-CNR, Politecnico di Torino
 September 2004/ 344 pp./ 54 illus./ Hardcover/ ISBN: 1-85233-524-6
 Series : Communications and Control Engineering
 Springer-Verlag, London

Description
The presence of uncertainty in a system description has always been a
critical issue in control. Moving on from earlier stochastic and robust
control paradigms, the main objective of this book is to introduce the
reader to the fundamentals of probabilistic methods in the analysis and
design of uncertain systems. Using so-called randomized algorithms, this
emerging area of research guarantees a reduction in the computational
complexity of classical robust control algorithms and in the
conservativeness of methods like H-infinity control.

Features:
- self-contained treatment explaining the genesis of randomized algorithms
in the principles of probability theory to their use for robust analysis
and controller synthesis;
- comprehensive treatment of sample generation, including consideration
of the difficulties involved in obtaining identically and independently
distributed samples;
- applications of randomized algorithms in congestion control of
high-speed communications networks and the stability of quantized
sampled-data systems.

For more details visit: http://www.springeronline.com/

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CFP: Asian Journal of Control

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

CALL FOR PAPERS 
New Trend in Automotive Powertrain Systems
A Special Issue of Asian Journal of Control 
http://www.ajc.org.tw

In the last decade, much of present excitement in the automotive
industry isgenerated by the development and introduction of new advanced
powertrain control techniques into the production vehicles. Among the new
vehicle technologies, the Electrical Vehicles (EV) and the Hybrid Electrical 
Vehicles (HEV), which are motivated for the purpose of the energy 
conservation and the emission reduction, are becoming feasible thanks in 
great part to the advancements in electrical powertrain control. This new 
trend in automotive industry provides significant opportunities for the 
application of advanced control techniques and theory. Indeed, a lot of 
studies and challenges have been proposed from the view of the power 
electronics and the vehicle engineering. However, there is no much attention 
being paid to this challenging topic from the control community.
     Strong nonlinearity and uncertainties make the automotive powertrain 
system control difficult, and the dynamics of HEV is hybrid system with 
multi-actuators. From the view of practical engineering and control theory, 
there are a number of fundamental and critical issues in the automotive 
powertrain system control, which have remained open. Therefore, it is a 
timing to set up a special issue on this topic.
     The aim of proposed special issue is to give a broad perspective of the
present state-of-the-art and to provide both of automotive engineering and 
control community an up-to-date account of the most recent advances.

Guest Editor
               Prof. Tielong Shen
               Dep. of Mechanical Engineering
               Sophia University, Japan
               E-mail: tetu-sin@sophia.ac.jp

Guest Co-Editors
               Prof. Yuanzhang Sun Prof. Hynsoo Kim
               Dept. of Electrical Engineering School of Mechanical Eng.
               Tsinghua University, China Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea

Important Dates:
               July 20, 2004 Call for Papers
               Jan. 20, 2005 Deadline for Paper Submission
               Apr. 20, 2005 Completion of First Review
               Oct. 20, 2005 Completion of Final Review
               Mar. 31, 2006 Publication

     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:

              Prof. Li-Chen Fu
              Department of Electrical Engineering, EE II-524
              National Taiwan University
              Taipei 106, Taiwan
              Tel: +886-2-2362-2209
              Fax: +886-2-23657887
              Email: lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw

Submission of a manuscript signifies that it has been neither copyrighted, 
published, nor submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere.
     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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6.2 CFP: Communications in Informations and Systems


CFP: Communications in Informations and Systems

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

Special Issue to Honor Professor Thomas Kailath's 70th Birthday

The journal Communications in Informations and Systems is planning a
special issue to celebrate Professor Thomas Kailath's 70th birthday and 
to honor his remarkable range of contributions in areas ranging from 
communications to signal processing to control and applied mathematics. 

The Guest Editors invite readers to submit contributions in any
of the following five subject areas:
	1. Computation, linear algebra, and applied mathematics
	2. Communication and information theory
	3. Signal processing theory
	4. Detection, estimation and filtering theories
	5. Control and system theories

All submissions will be reviewed and accepted manuscripts will appear
in the special issue. Authors should send their manuscripts electronically 
in pdf format to 

	Prof. Ali H. Sayed
	Electrical Engineering Department
	University of California
	Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
	Email: sayed@ee.ucla.edu

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please write “Special Issue
Professor Thomas Kailath” in the subject line and indicate in the body of 
the message which of the five subject areas the manuscript belongs to. Each 
submission must include the complete contact information for all authors,
including emails.

Timeline
Deadline for submission: January 31, 2005
Manuscript decision: April 30, 2005
Final manuscript due: May 31, 2005

Guest Editors

Prof. Patrick Dewilde
	Circuits and Systems group
	Faculty of Electrical Engineering
	Mekelweg 4
	2628 CD Delft
	The Netherlands
Prof. Babak Hassibi
	126B Moore, MC 136-93
	California Institute of Technology
	1200 E. California Boulevard 
	Pasadena, CA 91125
	USA
Prof. Hanoch Lev-Ari
	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
	Northeastern University
	Boston, MA 02115
	USA
Prof. Lennart Ljung
	Division of Automatic Control
	Linkvping University 
	S-581 83 Linkvping 
	Sweden 
Prof. Ali H. Sayed
	Electrical Engineering Department
	University of California
	Los Angeles, CA 90095
	USA

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6.3 Contents: Control Engineering Practice


Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Control Engineering Practice
Vol 12, No. 10 (October 2004)
- Special Issue "Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems", edited by  S.
Engell, H. Gueguen and J. Zaytoon

Contents:

Special section on analysis and design of hybrid systems
S. Engell, H. Gueguen, J. Zaytoon, pp 1209-1210

Integration of an object formalism within a hybrid dynamic simulation
environment
J. Perret, G. Hetreux, J-.M. Le Lann, pp 1211-1223

On modelling urban transportation networks via hybrid Petri nets
A.Di. Febbraro, N. Sacco, pp 1225-1239

Data-based hybrid modelling of the component placement process in
pick-and-place machines
A.Lj. Juloski, W.P.M.H. Heemels, G. Ferrari-Trecate, pp 1241-1252

On the formal verification of hybrid systems
H. Gueguen, J. Zaytoon, pp 1253-1267

Verification of a cruise control system using counterexample-guided
search
O. Stursberg, A. Fehnker, Z. Han, B.H. Krogh, pp 1269-1278

Object oriented approach for cane sugar production: modelling and
analysis
E. Villani, J.C. Pascal, P.E. Miyagi, R. Valette, pp 1279-1289

Applied hybrid system optimization: An empirical investigation of
complexity
J. Till, S. Engell, S. Panek, O. Stursberg, pp 1291-1303

Optimal control of hybrid automata: design of a semiactive suspension
D. Corona, A. Giua, C. Seatzu, pp 1305-1318

Optimal control for steel annealing processes as hybrid systems
Y.C. Cho, C.G. Cassandras, W.H. Kwon, pp 1319-1328

An algorithm for optimal scheduling and risk assessment of projects
A. Zafra-Cabeza, M.A. Ridao, E.F. Camacho, pp 1329-1338

Conference Calendar-update 12/9, pp 1339-1340

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Control Engineering Practice
Vol 12, No. 11 (November 2004)
- Special issue "Mechatronic Systems", edited by:  M. Tomizuka

Contents:

Preface: Special section on mechatronic systems
M. Tomizuka, pp 1341

Automotive mechatronics
H.-P. Schoner, pp 1343-1351

Mechatronic semi-active and active vehicle suspensions
D. Fischer, R. Isermann, pp 1353-1367

Control and performance evaluation of a clutch servo system with
hydraulic actuation
M. Montanari, F. Ronchi, C. Rossi, A. Tilli, A. Tonielli, pp 1369-1379

Active stability control strategies for a high speed bogie
J.T. Pearson, R.M. Goodall, T.X. Mei, G. Himmelstein, pp 1381-1391

Repetitive learning of backstepping controlled nonlinear
electrohydraulic material testing system
S.J. Lee, T.-C. Tsao, pp 1393-1408

Disturbance rejection in hard disk drives with multi-rate estimated
state feedback
F. Marcassa, R. Oboe, pp 1409-1421

Isotropic force control for haptic interfaces
C.D. Lee, D.A. Lawrence, L.Y. Pao, pp 1423-1436

Effects of the torque model on the control of a VR spherical motor
K.-M. Lee, R.A. Sosseh, Z. Wei, pp 1437-1449

Adaptive friction compensation for precision machine tool drive
D. Garagic, K. Srinivasan, pp 1451-1464

Online identification of a nonlinear mechatronic system
B.T. Angerer, C. Hintz, D. Schroder, pp 1465-1478

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6.4 Contents: European Journal of Control


Contents: European Journal of Control

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

Table of content issue n. 3/2004

A Reduced-Order Controller Design for Nonlinear Systems with Uncertainties 
and Disturbances
Hiroshi Ito
 Discussion on "A Reduced-Order Controller Design for Nonlinear Systems with 
 Uncertainties and Disturbances",  by Iven Mareels
 Discussion on "A Reduced-Order Controller Design for Nonlinear Systems with 
 Uncertainties and Disturbances", by Xiaoming Hu

Global Regulation of Input-Saturated Discrete-Time Linear Systems Subject to 
Persistent Disturbances
D. Angeli, A. Casavola and E. Mosca
 Discussion on "Global Regulation of Input-Saturated Discrete-Time Linear 
 Systems Subject to Persistent Disturbances", by Elena De Santis
 Discussion on "Global Regulation of Input-Saturated Discrete-Time Linear 
 Systems Subject to Persistent Disturbances", by Guoyong Shi
Final Comments by the Authors

A Restricted Complexity Controller with Crone Control System Design and 
Closed Loop Tuning 
P. Lanusse, T. Poinot, O. Cois, A. Oustaloup, J.C. Trigeassou

Observer Design for Continuous-Discrete Time State Affine Systems up to 
Output Injection 
M. Nadri, H. Hammouri, C. Astorga

On the Continuous Time-Varying JLQ Problem 
Adam Czornik, Andrzej Swierniak
Discussion on "On the Continuous Time-Varying JLQ Problem" 
by Marcelo D. Fragoso

Robust Discrete Control for Paraplegic Standing: Experimental Results 
W. Holderbaum, K.J.Hunt, H. Gollee 

Table of content issue n. 4/2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6.5 Contents: IEEE Trans on Automatic Control


Contents: IEEE Trans on Automatic Control

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

Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
Volume: 49, Issue: 8, Year: Aug. 2004   

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control publication information, Page(s): c2- 
c2
   
Control Bifurcations
Krener, A.J.; Kang, W.; Chang, D.E., Page(s): 1231- 1246

Distributed Control Design for Parabolic Evolution Equations: Application to
Compressor Stall Control
Hagen, G.; Mezic, I.; Bamieh, B., Page(s): 1247- 1258   

Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Uncertain Systems: An
Information-Based Diagnostic Approach
Zhang, X.; Parisini, T.; Polycarpou, M.M., Page(s): 1259- 1274   

Variance Error Quantifications That Are Exact for Finite-Model Order
Ninness, B.; Hjalmarsson, H., Page(s): 1275- 1291  

Cooperative Control of Mobile Sensor Networks: Adaptive Gradient Climbing in a
Distributed Environment
Ogren, P.; Fiorelli, E.; Leonard, N.E., Page(s): 1292- 1302  

Sensitivity Analysis of an Optimal Routing Policy in an Ad Hoc Wireless 
Network
Javidi, T.; Teneketzis, D., Page(s): 1303- 1316 

Perturbation Analysis of Feedback-Controlled Stochastic Flow Systems
Yu, H.; Cassandras, C.G., Page(s): 1317- 1332    

Tuning of Passivity-Preserving Controllers for Switched-Mode Power Converters
Jeltsema, D.; Scherpen, J.M.A., Page(s): 1333- 1344   

Quantification of the Variance of Estimated Transfer Functions in the Presence
of Undermodeling
Hildebrand, R.; Gevers, M., Page(s): 1345- 1350   

On Estimation Error Bounds for Receding-Horizon Filters Using Quadratic
Boundedness
Alessandri, A.; Baglietto, M.; Battistelli, G., Page(s): 1350- 1355    

Nonlinear Integral-Type Sliding Surface for Both Matched and Unmatched
Uncertain Systems
Cao, W.-J.; Xu, J.-X., Page(s): 1355- 1360   

The Interpretation of Discontinuous State Feedback Control Laws as
Nonanticipative Control Strategies in Differential Games
Vinter, R.B.; Clark, J.M.C.; James, M.R., Page(s): 1360- 1365
    
Robust Observer-Based Control of Systems With State Perturbations Via LMI 
Approach
Lien, C.-H., Page(s): 1365- 1370  

Combined Parametric–Nonparametric Identification of Hammerstein Systems
Hasiewicz, Z.; Mzyk, G., Page(s): 1370- 1375   

Periodic Orbits From$Delta$-Modulation of Stable Linear Systems
Xia, X.; Zinober, A.S.I., Page(s): 1376- 1380  

A Gramian-Based Controller for Linear Periodic Systems
Montagnier, P.; Spiteri, R.J., Page(s): 1380- 1385   

Bounded State Reconstruction Error for LPV Systems With Estimated Parameters
Millerioux, G.; Rosier, L.; Bloch, G.; Daafouz, J., Page(s): 1385- 1389   

Robust Hurwitz Stability Test for Linear Systems With Uncertain Commensurate
Time Delays
Wang, Z.; Hu, H.; Kupper, T., Page(s): 1389- 1393  

Computing Dynamic Output Feedback Laws
Verschelde, J.; Wang, Y., Page(s): 1393- 1397   

An Improvement on Stable Adaptive Control for a Class of Nonlinear Systems
Huang, S.; Tan, K.K.; Lee, T.H., Page(s): 1398- 1403    

Optimal Levels of Perturbation Signals for Nonlinear System Identification
Barker, H.A.; Tan, A.H.; Godfrey, K.R., Page(s): 1404- 1407    

Examples of GES Systems That can be Driven to Infinity by Arbitrarily Small
Additive Decaying Exponentials
Teel, A.R.; Hespanha, J., Page(s): 1407- 1410    

Pseudospectral Methods for Optimal Motion Planning of Differentially Flat 
Systems
Ross, I.M.; Fahroo, F., Page(s): 1410- 1413    

Comments on “Stochastic Stability of Jump Linear Systems”
Costa, O.L.V.; Fragoso, M.D., Page(s): 1414- 1416    

Partially Observable Linear Systems Under Dependent Noises, Page(s): 1417- 
1418

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6.6 Contents: International Journal of Hybrid Systems


Contents: International Journal of Hybrid Systems

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

Volume 3, Numbers 4, December 2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

N. Daraoui and A. Benzaouia
Control of Switched Discrete-time linear Systems under  Constraints

Address for submissions and subscriptions:
Professor A. S. Vatsala
Department of Mathematics
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 70504, U. S. A
E-Mail: vatsala@louisiana.edu  or hybridsystems2001@yahoo.com
http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~asv5357/journal.html

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6.7 Contents: JDCS


Contents: JDCS

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

JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724
Vol 10, No. 4  October 2004

CONTENTS
 Robust and Optimal Control Problems to a Phase-Field Model for the
 Solidification of a Binary Alloy with a Constant Temperature
 A. Belmiloudi, 453--499

 Normalizability, Synchronicity, and Relative Exactness for Vector Fields
 in C^2
 C. Christopher, P. Mardesic, and C. Rousseau, 501--525

 Robust Constrained Regulator Problem for Linear Uncertain  Systems
 F. Mesquine, A. Benlemkadem, and A. Benzaouia, 527--544

 Formal Normal Forms for the Perturbations of a Quasi-Homogeneous Hamiltonian
 Vector Field
 E. Paul, 545--575

 Analytical Classification of Singular Saddle-Node Vector Fields
 L. Teyssier, 577--605

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2005 International Conference on Advanced Robotics

Contributed by: L. Bushnell, bushnell@ee.washington.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED ROBOTICS 2005
June 17-20, 2005
Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Seattle, WA USA
http://www.icar2005.org/

DEADLINES:
Paper Deadline: November 19, 2004
Workshops/Tutorials Deadline: March 1, 2005

ICAR 2005 continues to follow the scope of this conference series of 
promoting information exchange and international cooperation in the field of 
advanced robotics. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Human-centered robotics; Distributed and modular robotics; Manipulator 
robotics; Mobile robotics; Micro-robots; Rehabilitation and biomedical 
robotics; Redundant robots; Flexible robots; Multi-robot systems; Humanoid 
robots; Sensing and algorithms for navigation, guidance, control and scene 
perception; Intelligent transportation systems; Intelligent vehicles; 
Biologically inspired robotics; Robot learning; Space, aerial and underwater 
robotics; Robot control; Computational hardware and software systems in 
robotics; Task planning and monitoring, Simulation and virtual reality 
systems in robotics; Sensor Fusion; Human-robot interfaces, interaction and 
communication; Humanitarian De-mining robotics; Nonholonomic robots; MEMS 
and Nano Technology related to robotics.

OPERATING COMMITTEE:
General Conference Chair: Blake Hannaford - Univ. of Washington
Program Co-Chairs:
Asia: Yoshihiko Nakamura - Univ. of Tokyo
North America: George Bekey - Univ. of Southern California
Europe: Paolo Fiorini - Univ. of Verona
Finance Chair: Glenn Klute - Seattle Veteran’s Administration 
Rehabilitation - Engineering Research Ctr
Local Arrangements Chair: Steven Venema - Boeing Company, Phantom Works
Publicity Co-Chairs: Linda Bushnell - Univ. of Washington, Sean Hoyt - Univ. 
  of Washington
Publications Chair: Dieter Fox - Univ. of Washington
Tutorials & Workshops Chair: Jacob Rosen - Univ. of Washington
Conference Management: Jan Kvamme - Univ. of Washington

FURTHER INFORMATION: 
visit the web site http://www.icar2005.org/ or contact
General Chair: Blake Hannaford
Email: blake@ee.washington.edu

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7.2 ECTI-CON 2005 International Conference


ECTI-CON 2005 International Conference

Contributed by: Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut, ecti-con2005@ecti.or.th

The ECTI-CON 2005, on May 12-13, 2005, in Pattaya, Thailand

ECTI-CON 2005 is the second annual international conference organized by 
Electrical Engineering/ Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and 
Information Technology (ECTI) association of Thailand. The conference aims to 
be the premier international forum for presentation of technological advances 
and research results in the field of electrical engineering, electronics, 
computer, telecommunications and information technology. The program of ECTI-
CON 2005 will consist of plenary sessions, invited sessions, special
sessions, and regular technical sessions. 

Topics of interest for submissions include, but are not restricted to:

1. Circuit and Systems: 
 Linear and nonlinear systems, analog circuits, filters, and data conversion,
 RF and mixed-signal circuits, circuits and systems for communications, low 
 power design & VLSI physical design, high level synthesis and logic
 synthesis, devices and modeling, MEMS and nanoelectronic devices
2. Computer and Information:
 Computer systems and applications, internet technology and applications, 
 computer networks, storage systems and techniques, natural language 
 processing, artificial Intelligence and applications, system software,
 modeling and simulation, multimedia services and technology  
3. Communication Systems:
 Communication theory, high speed networks, wireless/mobile communications, 
 optical communications, modulation and coding, networks and network 
 protocols, network management and design, microwave technology, antenna 
 and propagation
4. Control Engineering:
 Control theory and applications, adaptive and learning control systems,
 fuzzy and neural systems, H-infinity control systems, model and system 
 identification, robust, optimal and nonlinear control, manufacturing control
 systems, process control systems, control devices and instruments, and
 robotics
5. Electrical Power:
 Energy and power systems, electromagnetic compatibility, electric machinery, 
 high voltage and insulation, system design and illumination
6. Signal Processing:
 Adaptive signal processing, multirate signal processing, array processing,
 image processing, filter design and realizations, speech processing and 
 coding, video processing and coding, signal processing for communications
7. Other related fields: 
 Educations, IT foresight, IT policy and law, IT/telecommunication management 
 and others

PAPER SUBMISSION
Prospective authors are invited to submit original papers, in English, of not 
more than four (4) pages in standard IEEE two-column format, reporting their 
research and development results as well as technical application and 
implementation in the described scopes. Papers will be accepted only by 
electronic submission through the conference web site, located at 
http://www.ecti.or.th/~ecti-con2005/. Accepted papers are expected to be 
presented at the conference. All papers are peer reviewed. At least one
author of each accepted paper MUST register for the conference for the paper
to be included in the program.

Important Dates: 
Dec. 31, 2004- Special Session and Tutorial Proposals
JAn 31, 2005- Full paper submission due
Mar. 15, 2005- Notification of Acceptance 
Apr. 8, 2005- Conference advance registration due
Apr. 8, 2005- Camera-ready paper submission due
May 12-13, 2005- Conference date     

PROPOSALS FOR TUTORIALS AND SPECIAL SESSIONS
Proposal for tutorials must include a title, an outline and its motivation, 
contact information for the presenter, and a short description of the
material to be covered. 
The special session proposal should include a brief description of the 
proposed session including (1) Title, (2) Abstract, (3) Full Organizer Name,
(4) Short biography of the session organizer, (5) Complete contact
information with E-mail address, and (6) List of potential authors who would
contribute to the session. 
Please submit your proposal to the conference secretariat via e-mail at
ecti-con2005@ecti.or.th

Selected papers will be considered for publication in the special issue of 
the ECTI Transactions. 

For further information: http://www.ecti.or.th/~ecti-con2005/

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7.3 ESANN: European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks


ESANN: European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks

Contributed by: Michel Verleysen, esann@dice.ucl.ac.be

ESANN 2005: European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks       
Novotel hotel, Katelijnestraat 65B, 8000 
Brugge, Belgium
April 27-28-29, 2005
http://www.dice.ucl.ac.be/esann

ESANN’2005 is technically co-sponsored by the International Neural Networks 
Society, the European Neural Networks Society, the IEEE Computational 
Intelligence Society, the IEEE Region 8 (to be confirmed), the IEEE Benelux 
Section.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission of papers            December 3, 2004
Notification of acceptance      February 4, 2005
Symposium                       April 27-29, 2005

SCOPE AND TOPICS
The ESANN'2005 conference will focus on fundamental aspects of ANNs: theory, 
models, learning algorithms, mathematical and statistical aspects, in the 
context of function approximation, classification, data analysis, control, 
time-series prediction, signal processing, vision, etc.  Papers on links and 
comparisons between ANNs and other domains of research (such as statistics, 
signal processing, biology, psychology, evolutive learning, bio-inspired 
systems, etc.) are encouraged.

SPECIAL SESSIONS
Special sessions will be organized by renowned scientists in their 
respective fields:
1. Kernel Machines and Exponential Families
   S. Canu, Australian Nat. Univ. (Australia) & INSA Rouen (France), 
   A. Smola, Australian Nat. Univ. (Australia) 
2. Classification using non-standard metrics
   B. Hammer, Univ. Osnabrück, T. Villmann, Univ. Leipzig (Germany) 
3. Evolutionary and neural computation
   C. Igel, Ruhr-Univ. Bochum, B. Sendhoff, Honda Research Institute 
   Europe GmbH (Germany) 
4. Dynamical and Numerical Aspects of Neural Computing
   M. Atencia, University of Málaga (Spain) 
5. Artificial Neural Networks and Prognosis in Medicine
   José M. Jerez, Univ. Malaga (Spain), Leonardo Franco, Univ. 
   Oxford (UK)

PROCEEDINGS AND JOURNAL SPECIAL ISSUE
The proceedings will include all communications presented to the conference 
(tutorials, oral and posters), and will be available on-site. Extended 
versions of selected papers will be published in the Neurocomputing journal 
(Elsevier).

LOCATION
The conference will be held in Bruges (also called "Venice of the North"), 
one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe.  Bruges can be reached 
by train from Brussels in less than one hour (frequent trains).  The town of 
Bruges is world-wide known, and famous for its architectural style, its 
canals, and its pleasant atmosphere.

CONTACTS
 Michel Verleysen
 Univ. Cath. de Louvain - Machine Learning Group
 3, pl. du Levant - B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve - Belgium
 tel: +32 10 47 25 51 - fax: + 32 10 47 25 98 
 mailto:esann@dice.ucl.ac.be

 Conference secretariat: d-side conference services
 24 av. L. Mommaerts - B-1140 Evere - Belgium
 tel: + 32 2 730 06 11 - fax: + 32 2 730 06 00 
 mailto:esann@dice.ucl.ac.be

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7.4 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics 2005


IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics 2005

Contributed by: Maja Matijasevic, mmatijasevic@ieee.org

IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics 2005 
June 20-23, 2005, Dubrovnik, Croatia
http://www.isie2005.org 

The IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics - ISIE 2005 
will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from June 20 to 23, 2005. 

The ISIE is one of the major annual conferences organized by the IEEE
Industrial Electronics Society, attracting a large number of experts in the
fields concerned by Industrial Electronics. The purpose of this symposium is
to provide an inspiring forum for presentation and discussion of the state-
of-art of Industrial Electronics and related areas. It will include regular
sessions, plenary sessions, tutorials and special sessions. 

Areas of interest include: 
 A. Control Systems and Applications
 B. Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
 C. Sensors, Actuators and Systems Integration
 D. Signal and Image Processing
 E. Industrial Informatics
 F. Mechatronics and Robotics

A detailed list of topics, as well as submission instructions, may
be found on the symposium Web site:  http://www.isie2005.org 

Prospective authors are invited to submit their manuscripts reporting 
original work, as well as proposals for special sessions and tutorials. 

Author’s schedule
Submission of papers:                   December 10, 2004
Notification of acceptance/rejection:   February 21, 2005
Camera-ready papers and registration:   March 28, 2005

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7.5 Int Conf on Control and Automation


Int Conf on Control and Automation

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

The 5th International Conference on Control and Automation, ICCA'5, will be 
held on June 26-29, 2005, in Budapest, Hungary. The conference is organized 
jointly by IEEE Control Chapter, Singapore, and IEEE Industry Applications 
Chapter, Hungary. It creates a forum for scientists, engineers and practi-
tioners throughout the world to present the latest research results and 
ideas in the areas of control and automation. The Proceedings of ICCA will 
be included in the EI Compendex. 

Authors shall submit their manuscripts electronically through the ICCA'05 
official web site at http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~icca05/. General inqueries 
shall be addressed directly to the conference secretariat through email: 
icca2005@nus.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 
Jie Huang, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (jhuang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk). 
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 submission 
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 e-mail addresses.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
    Submission Due:                  December 1, 2004
    Notification of Acceptance:      January 20, 2005
    Submission of Final Papers:      March 1, 2005
    
Official conference Web Site: http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~icca05/
ICCA'05 Secritriat Email: icca2005@nus.edu.sg

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7.6 Sixth SIAM Conference on Control and Its Applications


Sixth SIAM Conference on Control and Its Applications

Contributed by: Kirsten Wilden, meetings@siam.org

The field of control theory is central to a wide range of aeronautic,
aerospace, industrial, automotive and advanced technological systems and
increasingly recognized as fundamental for emerging fields ranging from
nanoconstruction to cell regulation. In addition to its ubiquity for process
regulation in the physical sciences, control concepts now pervade the
biological, computer, and social sciences. This conference, which will be held
jointly with the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting, will showcase a wide range of
topics in control and systems theory. The topics and applications include
real-time optimization and data assimilation, cellular and biological
regulation, control techniques for financial mathematics, cooperative control
for unmanned autonomous vehicles, biomedical control, risk sensitive control
and filtering, control of smart systems, flow control and quantum control.
For more information visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/ct05/.

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