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Alain Bensoussan joins UTD School of Management

Contributed by: Suresh Sethi, sethi@utdallas.edu

I am happy to announce that Professor Alain Bensoussan (Fellow, IEEE)has 
joined the School of Management in the University of Texas at Dallas as 
Distinguished Research Professor in Operations Management and Director of 
the International Center for Risk and Decision Analysis.

He was a Professor of Mathematics at the University of  Paris Dauphine from 
1969 to 2004, President of INRIA (National Institute for Research in 
Computer Science and Control) from 1984 to 1996, President of CNES (the 
French Space Agency) from 1996 to 2003, and Chairman of Council of the 
European Space Agency from 1999 to 2002.
 
He is a member of the French Academy of Sciences, the French Academy of 
Technology, the International Academy of Astronautics, and the Academia 
Europae. He has been awarded the NASA Public Service Medal, the Von Humboldt 
Prize, Legion d’Honneur of France, and Bundesverdienstkreuz of Germany.

Hi new contact information is:
Alain Bensoussan
Distinguished Research Professor and Director
International Center for Decision and Risk Analysis (ICDRiA)
School of Management, M/S SM30
The University of Texas at Dallas 
P.O. Box 830688
Richardson, TX 75083-0688
USA 
Email:  alain.bensoussan@utdallas.edu
Phone:  972-883-6117
Fax:  972-883-2089
Home Page:  www.utdallas.edu/~alain.bensoussan


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1.2 New Address for John Watkins


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New Address for John Watkins

Contributed by: John Watkins, john.watkins@wichita.edu

My new contact information is as follows.

John Watkins
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0044
Direct: 316-978-6336
Main: 316-978-3415
Fax: 316-978-5408
Email: john.watkins@wichita.edu


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2004 AACC Awards Winners

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

2004 American Automatic Control Council Awards

The AACC congratulates the following recipients of its annual awards presented
at the Awards Luncheon at the American Control Conference in Boston, MA

Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award
Harold J. Kushner
For fundamental contributions to Stochastic Systems Theory and
Engineering Applications, and for inspiring generations of researchers
in the field 

John R. Ragazzini Education Award
Mark W. Spong
For outstanding contributions to control education through course,
textbook, and laboratory development, and the invention and
commercialization of innovative laboratory experiments

Control Engineering Practice Award
William F. Powers
For pioneering contributions to aerospace and automotive controls,
anging from very effective Space Shuttle controls to some of the first
successful applications of optimal control and estimation in automotive
industry

Donald P. Eckman Award
Panagiotis D. Christofides
For pioneering contributions to analysis and control of nonlinear
distributed parameter systems accompanied by creative applications to
advanced materials processing, particulate processes and fluid dynamic
systems.

O.Hugo Schuck Award
Bin Yao, "Integrated Direct/Indirect Adaptive Robust Control of SISO
Nonlinear Systems in Semi-Strict Feedback Form", ACC 2003

Dong Ni, Yiming Lou, Panagiotis D. Christofides, Lin Sha, Sandy Lao,
and Jane P. Chang, "A Method for Real-Time Control of Thin Film
Composition Using OES and XPS", ACC 2003


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2.2 Ernst Dieter Gilles receives Nordic Process Control Award


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Ernst Dieter Gilles receives Nordic Process Control Award

Contributed by: Elling W. Jacobsen, jacobsen@s3.kth.se

The Nordic Process Control Award is awarded for lasting and significant 
contributions to the field of process control. The seventh recipient of 
this award is Professor Dr.-Ing. Ernst Dieter Gilles from Max Planck 
Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems and University of
Stuttgart. 
 
The award was presented to professor Gilles on August 19, 2004 during 
the 12th Nordic Process Control Workshop held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 
award lecture focused on Systems Biology and the connections to Process
Systems Engineering.

The previous recipients of this award are Howard H. Rosenbrock (1995), Karl 
Johan Astrom (1997), F. Greg Shinskey (1998), Jens G. Balchen (2000), 
Charles Cutler (2001) and Roger W. H. Sargent (2003).  The award is given
by the Nordic Working Group on Process Control. For more information on 
the working group, see: www.chembio.ntnu.no/users/skoge/npc.html


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2.3 SIAM Annual Award Winners


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SIAM Annual Award Winners

Contributed by: Allison Bogardo, bogardo@siam.org

Following are the recipients of prizes awarded at the SIAM Annual Meeting
held last month in Portland. For further details on these awards, visit
http://www.siam.org/prizes/an04booklet.htm

I. E. Block Community Lecture, intended to encourage public appreciation of
the excitement and vitality of applied mathematics:
        Michael B. Ray, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Richard C. DiPrima Prize, awarded to a young scientist for outstanding
research in applied mathematics, based on the doctoral dissertation:
        Diego Dominici, SUNY-New Paltz

AWM-SIAM Sonia Kovalevsky Lecture, intended to highlight significant
contributions of women to applied or computational mathematics:
        Joyce R. McLaughlin, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

SIAM Outstanding Paper Prizes, awarded for three outstanding papers
published in SIAM journals during the three years prior to the award:
        Gerard Cornuejols (Carnegie Mellon University) and Bertrand Guenin
        (University of Waterloo, Canada)
        Feimin Huang (Academia Sinica, Beijing, China) and Zhen Wang (City
        University of Hong Kong, China)
        Alfio Quarteroni (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Alessandro Veneziani
        (EPFL, Switzerland and Politecnico di Milano) and Paolo Zunino (EPFL,
        Switzerland)

George Polya Prize, awarded for notable application of combinatorial theory:
        Neil Robertson, The Ohio State University
        Paul Seymour, Princeton University

W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize in Mathematics, for outstanding work in, or
other contributions to, the broadly defined areas of differential
equations and control theory:
        Arthur J. Krener, University of California, Davis

SIAM Award in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM), awarded to two
of the teams judged "Outstanding" in the annual MCM:
        Steven Avery, Eric Harley, Eric Malm (Faculty Advisor: Jon T.
        Jacobsen), Harvey Mudd College
        Moorea Brega, Alejandro Cantarero, Corry Lee (Faculty Advisor: Bengt
        Fornberg) University of Colorado at Boulder

SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession, awarded to an
applied mathematician who has made distinguished contributions to the
furtherance of applied mathematics on the national level:
        Richard A. Tapia, Rice University

SIAM Student Paper Prizes, awarded to the student authors of the most
outstanding papers submitted to the SIAM Student Paper Competition:
        Silas D. Alben, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU
        Alfonso Bueno Orovio, University of Castilla-La Mancha
        Martin Kleinsteuber, University of Wuerzburg

Theodore von Karman Prize, awarded for a notable application of mathematics
to mechanics and/or the engineering sciences:
        Roland Glowinski, University of Houston

The John von Neumann Lecture, awarded to a mathematician (or to a
scientist in another field) who has made distinguished contributions to pure
and/or applied mathematics:
        Alan C. Newell, University of Arizona


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2.4 Symposium in Honor of Pravin Varaiya


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Symposium in Honor of Pravin Varaiya

Contributed by: Eyad H. Abed, abed@isr.umd.edu

Call for Participation

Event: Symposium on Systems, Control and Networks in Honor of Professor 
Pravin Varaiya on his 65th Birthday.

A symposium will be held on June 5-7, 2005 (Sun-Tues) in honor of Professor
Pravin Varaiya on his 65th birthday. The meeting will take place in Berkeley,
California, and will include plenary lectures and invited talks on the 
subjects of stochastic systems, networks, communications, nonlinear systems, 
transportation, economics, hybrid systems and sensor networks. The symposium 
will be held at the Claremont Resort and Spa, Berkeley, and the College of 
Engineering, University of California at Berkeley.

Organizing Committee:
Eyad H. Abed, University of Maryland, College Park
Andrea Goldsmith, Stanford University
Roberto Horowitz, University of California, Berkeley
P.R. Kumar, University of Illinois
Shankar Sastry, University of California, Berkeley

Confirmed speakers include:
Karl Astrom, Lund Institute of Technology
Ahmad Bahai, National Semiconductor
John S. Baras, University of Maryland, College Park
Vivek Borkar, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Mark H.A. Davis, Imperial College
Akash Deshpande, CTO, Teja
Michael Gastpar, University of California, Berkeley
Andrea Goldsmith, Stanford University
P.R. Kumar, University of Illinois
Sri Kumar, DARPA
Alexander Kurzhanski, UC Berkeley and Moscow State University
Edward Lee, University of California, Berkeley
Hani Mahmassani, University of Maryland, College Park
Sanjoy K. Mitter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Markos Papageorgiou, Technical University of Crete
Karl Petty, University of California, Berkeley
Shankar Sastry, University of California, Berkeley
Steve Shladover, University of California, Berkeley
Joseph Sifakis, Institut d'Informatique et Mathematiques Appliquees de 
Grenoble
Claire Tomlin, Stanford University
John Tsitsiklis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hal Varian , University of California, Berkeley
Martin Wachs, University of California, Berkeley
Jean Walrand, University of California, Berkeley
Felix F. Wu, Hong Kong University and University of California, Berkeley

For further information see
http://www.isr.umd.edu/ISR/BerkeleyMtg_June2005.htm or contact:
Eyad H. Abed, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Institute for Systems Research
and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
A.V. Williams Building
Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
E-mail: abed@isr.umd.edu
Phone: (301) 405-3631
FAX:  (301) 314-9920


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2005 American Automatic Control Council Awards

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

2005 American Automatic Control Council Awards
http://www.a2c2.org/awards/

Deadline for nomination: December 1, 2005

Call for Nominations
The American Automatic Control Council sponsors five awards. These awards
are given to recognize excellence in scientific, technological, or 
educational contributions to automatic control. 

The Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award
The Bellman Award is given for distinguished career contributions to the 
theory or application of automatic control. It is the highest recognition of 
professional achievement for US control systems engineers and scientists. The 
recipient must have spent a significant part of his/her career in the USA. 

The Control Engineering Practice Award
The Control Engineering Practice Award is given to one individual or one team 
to be selected from those nominated for significant contribution to the 
advancement of control practice. The primary criterion for selection will be 
for the application and implementation of innovative control concepts, 
methodology, and technology, for the planning, design, manufacture, and 
operation of control systems. Achievement and usefulness will be evidenced by 
the benefit to society and by the degree of acceptance by those who use 
control as a tool. The work on which the nomination is based must have been 
performed while the nominated individual or at least one member of the team 
was a resident of the USA. The award consists of a certificate and an 
honorarium. In the event that the winner is a team, each member of the team 
will receive a certificate and the honorarium will be divided equally among 
the team members. 

The Donald P. Eckman Award
The Eckman Award recognizes an outstanding young engineer in the field of 
automatic control. The recipient must be younger than 35 years on January 1 
of the year of award. Contributions may be technical or scientific 
publications, theses, patents, inventions, or combinations of the above in 
the field of automatic control made while the nominee was a resident of the 
USA. Supporting documentation must include a full endorsement by at least one 
responsible supervisor. 

The John R. Ragazzini Award
The Ragazzini Award is given to recognize outstanding contributions to 
automatic control education in any form. These contributions can be from any 
source and in any media, i.e., electronic, publications, courses, etc. 

The O. Hugo Schuck Award
The Hugo Schuck Award is given to recognize the best two papers presented at 
the previous ACC. One award is for a paper emphasizing contributions to 
theory and the other emphasizing significant or innovative applications. The 
papers must have been presented by the awardee or a coauthor. Criteria for 
selection include the quality of the written and oral presentation, the 
technical contribution, timeliness, and practicality.

Nomination Process:
All nominations are required to be done electronically. Forms and
instruction can be downloaded from the AACC web site:
 http://www.a2c2.org/awards

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted via email to pmisra@cs.wright.edu
on or before December 1, 2004.

Further information can be obtained from the AACC Secretariat
Prof. Pradeep Misra
Electrical Engineering Department
Wright State University
3640 Col Glenn Hwy
Phone: (937) 775-5062
pmisra@cs.wright.edu


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3.2 Call for Nominations: SIAM Awards


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Call for Nominations: SIAM Awards

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

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

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

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

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

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


The SIAG/DS J. D. Crawford Prize

The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 22-27,
2005.  The prize is awarded for recent outstanding work on a topic in
dynamical systems and nonlinear science, as evidenced by a publication in
English in a peer-reviewed journal within the four calendar years preceding
the award date.

Eligibility
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 award period.

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 the lecturer's travel expenses to
attend the conference.


Nominations
Nominations should be sent by January 15, 2005, to:

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


The SIAG/DS Jurgen Moser Lecture

The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 22-27,
2005.  The prize is awarded to a person who has made distinguished
contributions to nonlinear science.  The term "nonlinear science" 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 the lecturer's travel expenses to attend the
conference.

Nominations
Nominations should be sent by January 15, 2005, 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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3.3 D.L. Elliott's 1969 Dissertation online


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D.L. Elliott's 1969 Dissertation online

Contributed by: David L Elliott, d.elliott@ieee.org

By the kindness of the Institute for Systems Research, my 1969 PhD
dissertation under A.V. Balakrishnan, "Controllable Nonlinear Systems Driven
by White Noise," is now available online (2 Mb, PDF) at 
http://techreports.isr.umd.edu/ARCHIVE/dsp_details.php?
year=2004&isrNum=1&type=PhD¢er=ISR
(make sure that link spread over two lines is joined together) or
via my web page http://www.isr.umd.edu/~delliott


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3.4 Graduate Program in Automation Engineering


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Graduate Program in Automation Engineering

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

International Master Program
Automation Engineering and Intelligent Systems 
University of Girona, Spain

This international master is towards students from a variety of backgrounds 
in engineering and science. The main objective is to provide the students 
with an interesting, challenging and interdisciplinary program of high 
quality expertise and skills for a successful professional career. The major 
concern will be the research, technology development or any other 
professional environment related to Automation Engineering and Intelligent 
Systems. 

The master program is running in two academic years with a total study load 
of 120 ECTS (European credits). It involves three major parts: lecture 
courses, research stay in the centres of top-ranked European and 
international partners (TUM, KTH, SJTU, etc) or industrial internships, and 
Master project thesis.

For further information, please visit the following website
http://eia.udg.es/master-imagis
and contact with

Dr. Ningsu Luo 
Director of International Master Program
Department of Electronics, Computer Science and Automatic Control
University of Girona
17071 Girona, Spain
Tel. +34 972 418 888
Fax. +34 972 418 976
Email. ningsu@eia.udg.es


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Faculty: Harbin Inst. of Technology, China

Contributed by: Li Qiu, eeqiu@ust.hk

The Shenzhen Graduate School of Harbin Institute of Technology is a special 
academic zone in a special economic zone. Its new Control and Mechatronics
program aims at an internationally reputed program run by internationally 
trained scholars in an internationally well-established style. Qualified 
candidates are sought for open positions in the level of assistant professor, 
associate professor, full professor in the areas of control systems, 
mechatronics engineering, and manufacturing. Applicants need to have a 
doctoral degree and need to show strong research record and potential. The 
salary level for these positions is much higher than the norm in China with 
professors in the range of RMB130K to 200K per year, associate professors in 
the range of RMB90K to 120K per year, and assistant professors around RMB80K 
per year. Interested candidates can send a CV and a statement on research 
plan, together with a cover letter including names of three referees to 
Professor Zexiang Li, Control and Mechatronics Program, HIT Shenzhen Graduate 
School, University Town, Xili, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China 518055, or email 
these documents to lzx@hitsz.edu.cn


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4.2 Faculty: TU Berlin Germany


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Faculty: TU Berlin, Germany

Contributed by: Guenter Hommel, hommel@cs.tu-berlin.de

TU Berlin (Germany) invites applications for several tenure faculty 
positions. One is in the area of control systems which is at the Full 
Professor level. The predecessor in this position was Martin Buss who is now 
with TU Munich. More information (in German) can be found on our web page:

http://www.tu-berlin.de/zuv/IIA/Professur190804.html


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4.3 Faculty: Texas A and M University USA


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Faculty: Texas A and M University, USA

Contributed by: Alexander G. Parlos, a-parlos@tamu.edu

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Systems and Controls Division, 
at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track position at 
the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Outstanding candidates with 
demonstrated excellence in teaching and research are sought. Applicants must 
have an earned doctorate with a specialty in Mechanical Engineering, or an 
appropriate closely related discipline.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a systems 
perspective on contemporary hardware and software issues related to system 
interfacing and integration of mechanical systems with electrical, electronic 
systems and computing devices. The candidate should have a firm intellectual 
foundation in one of several possible related fields. These could include 
mechatronics (or interfacing of mechanical with both digital electronics and 
analog electronics systems), signal processing and networked communication, 
micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), sensor networks, micro aerial 
vehicles (MAVs), autonomous unmanned vehicles (AUVs), miniaturized 
biomechanical and biomedical systems, robotics, nano-machines, etc. In 
summary the ideal candidate should evidence expertise in one or more 
interfaces of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer 
Science.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a nationally and 
internationally recognized research program, and to participate in all 
aspects of the department’s mission. The selected faculty will participate in 
multidisciplinary large-scale research efforts and interact with existing 
programs and faculty of our College of Engineering. Strong written and verbal 
communication skills are required.

Applicants should consult the department web page to review our academic and 
research programs (http://www.mengr.tamu.edu). Applicants will be evaluated 
based on current credentials as well as potential for future impact. It is 
anticipated that the appointment will begin as early as Spring 2005.

Applicants are required to submit a complete resume, a three-page statement 
of research, teaching and service accomplishments, including plans for the 
future. Also included should be a list of three references with their postal 
and electronic addresses, and telephone numbers.

Submit application material to: Systems and Controls Faculty Search 
Committee, c/o Prof. Alexander G. Parlos, Department of Mechanical 
Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3123 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3123.

The initial screening will begin by September 1, 2004. Applications will be 
accepted until the position is filled.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer 
fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  Female and minority 
applicants are strongly encouraged.


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4.4 Faculty: Univ of Tasmania Australia


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Faculty: Univ of Tasmania, Australia

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


Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Systems Engineering
Applications are invited for appointment to this position, which will be 
offered on a full-time tenurable basis, commencing February 2005. 

The School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania, Australia, offers a 
full spectrum of engineering specialisations including civil, computer 
systems, electronics and communications, electrical power systems, mechanical 
and mechatronics. 

The successful applicant will be provided with an exciting opportunity to 
develop their career by undertaking a leading role in the ongoing development 
of the School’s computer systems engineering program. Applicants must possess 
a first degree at Honours level and a doctorate in electronics or computer 
systems engineering together with a proven research record in computer 
systems engineering. Industrial experience would be advantageous. The 
successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate students and 
supervise research students and participate in collaborative industrial 
research programs.

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

The appointment will be at either Academic Level B with a total remuneration 
package of up to AU$79,924 per annum (comprising salary within the range 
AU$57,935 - AU$68,311 plus 17% superannuation) or Academic Level C with a 
total remuneration package of up to AU$94,376 per annum (comprising salary 
within the range AU$70,396 - AU$80,663 plus 17% superannuation). 

For further information about the position please contact Professor Frank 
Bullen telephone + 61 3 62262131, fax + 61 3 62267247, email 
Frank.Bullen@utas.edu.au

Further details and an application package are available at
http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/pos_vacant/pd_detail.asp?Serial=2002
http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/pos_vacant/download.asp?Serial=2002


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4.5 PDF: University of California Irvine USA


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PDF: University of California Irvine, USA

Contributed by: Ken Mease, kmease@uci.edu

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of 
California, Irvine invites applications for a research position as 
Postdoctoral Scholar. Applicants should have expertise in flight mechanics, 
guidance and control law design, and the use of computers for flight 
simulation. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant area is required. For full 
consideration, an applicant should submit by September 15, 2004 a resume and 
the names, phone numbers, addresses, including email, of at least three 
references via email, fax or regular mail to the following address.

Professor K.D. Mease
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3975
Email: kmease@uci.edu
Fax: (949) 824-8585 
 
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer 
committed to excellence through diversity.




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4.6 PhD: Oklahoma State University USA


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PhD: Oklahoma State University USA

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

Graduate Research Fellowship in Optimization-Based 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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4.7 PhD: TU Delft Netherlands


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PhD: TU Delft, Netherlands

Contributed by: Michel Verhaegen , M.Verhaegen@dcsc.tudelft.nl

Distributed Control of Adaptive Optics Systems

Adaptive Optics (AO) make use of deformable mirrors to correct optical
wavefront abberations. They are frequently used in large scale telescopes and
have potential application in other fields like lithography, medicine, etc.

The goal of the project is develop and prototype cheap adaptive optics
technology where control engineering plays a vital role in assuring the
performances. The proposal is to make use of an extremley large number of
piezo-tubes (like used in Atomic Force Microscopy) to control the deformable
mirror. Compared to the existing used piezo-electric actuators for adaptive
optics, such as commercialised by Pico Instruments (www.pi.de), piezo-tubes
show a dominant nonlinear behavior due to hystersis and creep.  Both theory
and validation studies will be performed to develop a nonlinear distributed
control methodology for adaptive optics systems.

The development will involve the design of novel system identification and
control algorithms for distributed systems. The development requires profound
interest and skills in fundamental research in the area of systems and
control, on one side, and engineering skills on validating and testing these
novel tools in a practical real-life AO study on the other side. The latter
validation is performed in close cooperation with Dr. Gleb Vdovin of the EE
department. Dr. Vdovin is a world leading expert in manufacturing AO systems
and the founder of the company Flexible Optical B.V. (www.okotech.com).

We are looking for a candidate having an M.Sc degree and a strong background
in systems and control theory. Affinity with the field of mechatronics is an
advantage. A good command of the English language is required. Please send
applications including your Curriculum Vitae, list of three references, list
of publications with a summary of your M.Sc thesis and a cover letter stating
your motivation to Prof. M. Verhaegen.


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4.8 PhD: University of Glasgow UK


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PhD: University of Glasgow, UK

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

Research Assistantship: Complex Embedded Automotive Comtrol Systems

A research assistantship is available at the Centre for Systems and
Control, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK,
http://www.mech.gla.ac.uk/Research/Control/. The post is for 3 years.

The aim of this project is to contribute to a systematic, modular,
model-based approach for designing complex automotive control systems,
combining research into the theory of multivariable control and
nonlinear observers with a selection of novel prototype automotive
control applications. Control and observer designs will be evaluated
using two real-life benchmark integrated chassis control design
applications: (i) vehicle dynamics control for active safety
(roll-over protection); and (ii) multivariable control design for ride
and handling using multiple actuators (Generic Prototyping). For the
evaluation prototype experimental vehicles will be provided by one of
the industrial project partners.

The project is funded by the European Commission. Project partners
include the University of Lund (Sweden), NUI (Maynooth, Ireland),
SINTEF (Norway) and DaimlerChrysler (Germany). The project at Glasgow
University will be directed by Dr Henrik Gollee, Professor Ken Hunt
(Department of Mechanical Engineering) and Prof. John O'Reilly
(Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering).

Candidates for this post should have an MSc (or equivalent) or a PhD
in control engineering or automotive engineering with a sound
background in control systems and/or vehicle dynamics. Knowledge of
Matlab/Simulink and a background in multivariable controller design
is desirable.

Requests for further information and applications should be addressed
to Dr. Henrik Gollee (h.gollee@mech.gla.ac.uk), Department of
Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.


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4.9 PhD PDF: Univ of Texas Dallas USA


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PhD, PDF: Univ of Texas Dallas, USA

Contributed by: Raimund J. Ober, ober@utdallas.edu

Ph.D. and postdoctoral positions are available to work on bioengineering 
problems in joint NIH funded projects with Prof. E.S. Ward at UT 
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

The projects aim to develop novel image processing and data analysis methods
for fluorescence microscopy live cell experiments (including single molecule
detection) and surface plasmon resonance experiments for the analysis of
protein-protein interactions. No prior knowledge of these techniques is
required.  However, a strong technical background in engineering, mathematics
or software design is desirable and a keen interest in getting involved in
bioengineering related research is necessary. A number of the proposed
techniques make use of advanced system theoretic ideas.

The positions will provide the opportunity to not only work on projects 
of significant technical interest but also to become familiar with the 
fundamental biological questions that are being addressed in the laboratory.

Please send inquiries (resume, names of 3 referees etc.) to 
	Prof. Raimund J. Ober
	Department of Electrical Engineering EC33
	University of Texas at Dallas
	Richardson, TX 75083
	USA
	email: ober@utdallas.edu


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4.10 Post-doc: Oklahoma State University USA


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Post-doc: Oklahoma State University USA

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

Post-doc Position in Cooperative Control of Multi-Vehicle Systems

A post-doctoral position is available at the MARHES Laboratory, School of 
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University. Candidates 
should have a PhD degree in electrical/computer engineering with strong 
background and interest in one or more of the following areas: optimization, 
sensor networks, and control of multi-vehicle systems. 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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4.11 Res Assoc: Univ of New South Wales ADFA Australia


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Res Assoc: Univ of New South Wales, ADFA, Australia

Contributed by: Joseph Lai, j.lai@adfa.edu.au

UNSW@ADFA consists of 5 Schools which form a campus of the University of New
South Wales. Located at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra,
UNSW@ADFA provides undergraduate courses to officer cadets and midshipmen as
well as postgraduate courses to civilian and defence personnel. 
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE, CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ACME)

Research Associate Level A (Fixed term 3 years)
Salary: Level A $43,937- $58,527 per annum
(This is inclusive of a superable UNSW academic loading of $3,000 per annum)

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate to work on a 
project "Vibro-acoustic communication in termites" being funded by the
Australian Research Council. The aim of the project is to investigate how
termites detect food size and communicate this information.

The applicant should have a PhD (or near completion of a PhD) in engineering 
or physical science. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to
work effectively in a challenging research environment.

Applicants should be aware that experiments will be conducted in the
laboratories of UNSW@ADFA and CSIRO located in Canberra. Applicants might be
required to undertake field trips away from Canberra.

Membership of an approved university superannuation scheme is a condition of
employment. Further information and selection criteria is available from
Professor Joseph Lai on (02) 62688272 or by email to j.lai@adfa.edu.au or 
website http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/staff/hr/job_vac.html
Please quote reference number ACME 30451. Applications close 15 September
2004.

A written application addressing the selection criteria, a resume, and the 
names and addresses (preferably email) of at least three referees should be
submitted to: HR Recruitment, UNSW@ADFA, Australian Defence Force Academy,
Northcott Drive, CANBERRA ACT 2600. You may email your application to:
uni.college.recruitment@adfa.edu.au for confirmation of receipt of
application telephone (02) 6268 8707. People from EEO groups are encouraged
to apply.


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4.12 Res Assoc: University of Southampton UK


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Res Assoc: University of Southampton, UK

Contributed by: Sandor M Veres , sandy@mech.soton.ac.uk

 
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to work on satellite formation 
flying control using constrained and adaptive control methods. The project is 
a collaborative work between the university and several satellite 
manufacturer companies.

Formation flying is an emerging technology of great importance for SAR and 
astronomical observations. The RF is expected to contribute to the 
algorithmic development and implementations of on board autonomous 
control systems. The RF will also supervise laboratory trials so good 
engineering background is essential.

The position is for 2 years with salary between GBP 24k-27k. Further 
information on the project can be found at 
http://www.mech.soton.ac.uk/smv/sff .

The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD and have relevant research 
experience. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is an interest 
in technology transfer between academia and industry. 

Before you apply officially please direct informal enquiries to Prof S. M.
Veres via email at sandy@mech.soton.ac.uk or on Tel 44 2380 597754 .

Closing date: 15th October 2004.


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4.13 Res Assoc PostDoc: Universita del Sannio Italy


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Res Assoc, PostDoc: Universita del Sannio, Italy

Contributed by: Francesco Borrelli, francesco.borrelli@unisannio.it

The GRACE control laboratory (http://www.ing.unisannio.it/grace) at the 
Università del Sannio, Benevento, Italy is now considering applications for
four Experienced Researchers, PostDoc and Phd Students in the area of Hybrid
Systems and Embedded Control Software Design under the Marie Curie Program
of the EU´s Sixth Framework Programme.

Researchers who can apply should have at least 4 years of research 
experience since gaining a university diploma giving them access to doctoral 
studies, or should have a PhD. Objective of the European Marie Curie 
fellowships will be the exchange and acquisition of competences on Hybrid 
Systems and Embedded Control Software Design techniques.

Short term and long term positions are available (from a minimum of two 
months up to two years). Please visit 
http://www.ing.unisannio.it/grace/TOK/MainFrame.htm for more information.
To apply, please follow the rules written therein.


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4.14 Research Engineer ABB USCRC USA


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Research Engineer, ABB USCRC, USA

Contributed by: Hui Zhang, hui.zhang@us.abb.com

Senior R&D Engineer - Robot Control & Process Engineer

Responsibility:
A high degree of technical expertise and interest is required. This is a 
technology Research and Development (R&D) position. The individual will be a 
significant part of a team responsible for developing robot controls and 
automation system applications. The individual is expected to have expertise 
in intelligent robot control for process requirement, real-time algorithm 
implementation, robot programming and possess a strong process knowledge, 
particularly in the area of machining and material removal process. While 
entrepreneurial, communication & project management skills are useful, a high 
degree of technical skill is of the utmost importance. The position will also 
be responsible for initiating, executing and working closely with business 
units to develop and implement technology plans and create new project ideas 
to satisfy market and customer needs while also ensuring the business long 
term technology advances and competitiveness. Ability to stay current in 
technology competences, to create innovative ideas and to develop real world 
product is required.

Qualifications: 
This position requires strong background combining machining process 
(milling, cutting, deburring, grinding, etc.) and system control theories and 
applications. The education requirements are a Ph.D. in mechanical/industrial 
engineering or related areas, but will consider a M,Sc, in the same field 
with extensive experience and demonstrated capability. Significant 
expertise/experience in two or more of the following areas are preferred: 
Machining process, especially milling, cutting, deburring and grinding; Robot 
motion control as well as process control; Sensor-based control (force sensor 
or vision); Real-time software architecture and programming(C, C++).

For more information, please contact:
Hui Zhang, Ph.D.
Group Manager
Robotics & Automation Lab
Corporate Research Center
ABB Inc.
2 Waterside Crossing
Windsor, CT 06095
Email: hui.zhang@us.abb.com


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Nonlinear Control Systems

Contributed by: Sadko Mandzuka, sadko@hrbi.hr

Title: Nonlinear Control Systems (Control Engineering, 13)
by Zoran Vukic, Ljubomir Kuljaca, Dali Donlagic, Sejid Tesnjak 
ISBN: 0-8247-4112-9
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003
Format: Hardcover
Volumes: 1
URL: http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/productid/4112-9

DESCRIPTION
Presents necessary analytical tools and strategies for the design and 
development of improved design methods in nonlinear control. Covers 
engineering procedures in the frequency domain. Offers solved examples for 
clear understanding of control applications in the industrial, chemical, 
process, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries.

Contents
Preface
1 Properties of Nonlinear Systems
2 Stability
3 Linearization Methods
4 Operating Modes and Dynamic Analysis Methods
5 Phase Trajectories
6 Harmonic Linearization – Stabilization Mode
7 Harmonic Linearization  – Tracking Mode of Operation
8 Performance Estimation
9 Describing Function Method in Fuzzy Control Systems
A Harmonic Linearization
B Popov Diagrams
Bibliography
Index


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CFP: Automatica Special Issue on Optimal Control

Contributed by: Qing Zhang, qingz@math.uga.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS for an Automatica Special Issue on Optimal Control
Applications to Management Sciences

Dynamic systems, discrete time or continuous time, deterministic or
stochastic, arise in all walks of life.  Optimal control theory is an
important technique dealing with optimization of these systems. Until
the late fifties or early sixties, the use of optimal control methods
was limited to problems in physical sciences and engineering.  Since
then, optimal control has found many new areas of applications.  It is
some of these new applications to which this special issue of Automatica
will be devoted.  High quality papers involving applications of
deterministic and stochastic optimal control, robust control, and
differential games to such areas as management of production, inventory,
supply chains and marketing are invited for publication in the Special
Issue.  The timetable for the special issue is as follows:

Submission Deadline:  April 1, 2005
Tentative Publication Date:  May 1, 2006

The Special Issue will be prepared by a team consisting of two guest editors,
Suresh P. Sethi and Qing Zhang, and Automatica Editor Berc Rustem.

Guest and Corresponding Editor
Suresh P. Sethi
Ashbel Smith Professor
The University of Texas at Dallas
School of Management, SM30
P.O. Box 830688
Richardson, TX 75083-0688
Email:  sethi@utdallas.edu
Tel:  +1 972 883-6245

Guest Co-Editor
Qing Zhang
Professor
Department of Mathematics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
qingz@math.uga.edu
+1 706 542-2616

Prospective authors should submit their contributions by April 1, 2005
through the Automatica web-based paper handling system, available at
http://www.autsubmit.com/. Submissions can be in either full paper format or
brief paper format. Papers for the Special Issue should be submitted as a
Special Issue Paper to Special Issue Editor Suresh P. Sethi only.


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6.2 CFP: Decentralized Control of Communicating-Agent Systems IJRNC


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CFP: Decentralized Control of Communicating-Agent Systems, IJRNC

Contributed by: Sandip Roy, sroy@eecs.wsu.edu



SPECIAL ISSUE on Decentralized Control of Communicating-Agent Systems 
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBUST AND NONLINEAR CONTROL

You are cordially invited to submit papers for consideration for a special
issue of the IJRNC, on Decentralized Control of Communicating-Agent Systems.
The purpose of this special issue is to foster and disseminate
multi-disciplinary research at the interface of decentralized control
theory, communications, computing, and mobile networking.  More
specifically, it is meant to address the considerable interest in the
control of communication networks and of other networks comprising
communicating or sensing agents.  Control of such communicating-agent
networks is of importance in several domains, including in sensor-network
design, swarm-based computing, embedded communication in infrastructure
networks, and autonomous-vehicle control.  Though the applications are
diverse, many of the relevant analytical techniques have in common that they
are deeply connected with decentralized- and network-control theory.  It is
the aim of this special issue to expose the importance and document the use
of control analysis in the study of these communicating-agent systems.  We
encourage submissions that advance the theory in this area, as well as those
that pursue relevant applications.

Solicited topics include, but are by no means limited to, the following:
graph-theoretic viewpoints on decentralized control; control of queueing
models (including flow control and routing); control in distributed
computing, including "swarm"-based computing and agreement and consensus
protocol design; autonomous-vehicle control; communication and decentralized
control in infrastructure networks (e.g., electric power systems);
decentralized control and estimation in sensor networks.

Submission Details

Prospective authors are kindly requested to submit their manuscripts
electronically in postscript or pdf format, to sroy@eecs.wsu.edu, no later
February 15, 2005.  Alternatively, prospective authors may submit five hard
copies of their manuscripts by mail.  All papers will be reviewed according
to the standard procedures of the journal.  The publication of the special
issue is tentatively scheduled for February or March 2006.

Guest Editors
 Sandip Roy
   School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington 
   State University, P.O. Box 642752, Pullman, WA 99164, U.S.A. 
   (509) 335-2448, sroy@eecs.wsu.edu.
 Ali Saberi, 
   Washington State University, U.S.A. 
 Anton A. Stoorvogel
   Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands


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6.3 CFP: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control


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CFP: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control

Contributed by: Martha Gallivan, martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu

Call for Papers: Control at Small Scales

Contributed papers are solicited for a two-part series of journal issues in 
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control: Issue 1: Stochastic 
Systems; Issue 2: Deterministic Systems.

These journal issues will bring together work in many communities with the 
goal of identifying and articulating common challenges in applying control 
at length scales of less than 1 micrometer. Appropriate topics for 
contributed papers include dynamic modeling, observer design, and other 
systems approaches, in contrast to research in nanoscience. Papers that 
define future research directions or articulate a vision for the field are 
especially encouraged. In addition, the research should address new 
challenges that arise with the new physical phenomena at nanometer length 
scales. Particular challenges at small scales might include the complexity 
of the models (nonlinear or high-dimensional) or the stochastic nature of 
the dynamics (quantum uncertainty or thermal noise).

In general, it is expected that the stochastic models will be associated 
with smaller length scale systems (< 100 nm) and the deterministic models 
with larger scales (>10 nm). The models and challenges for stochastic 
systems may be very different than for deterministic systems, and two 
separate issues will be published.

Editor:
Professor Martha Gallivan
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

Co-editor:
Professor Mustafa Khammash
Mechanical & Environmental Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara

Papers are due by October 31, 2004.
They may be emailed in PDF or Postscript to
martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu or mailed to
Professor Martha Gallivan
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
311 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100

For more information, contact Professor Martha Gallivan 
(martha.gallivan@chbe.gatech.edu).


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6.4 Contents: Asian Journal of Control


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Contents: Asian Journal of Control

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

Asian Journal of Control
Vol. 6, No. 2        June, 2004

Special Issue: Advances in Nano-Technology Control
Regular papers

1.Paper Title: Robust Two-Degree-of-Freedom Control of an Atomic Force 
               Microscope
      Authors: G. Schitter, A. Stemmer, and F. Allgower
2. Paper Title: Control Issues in High-Speed AFM for Biological 
                Applications: Collagen Imaging Example
       Authors: Qingze Zou, K. K. Leang, E. Sadoun, M. J. Reed, and S. 
                Devasia
3. Paper Title: Active Vibration Isolation for a Long Range Scanning
                Tunneling Microscope
       Authors: Kuo-June Lan, Jia-Yush Yen, and John A. Kramar
4. Paper Title: Nano Trajectory Control of Multilayer Low-Voltage PZT Bender
                Actuator Systems
       Authors: Chih-Lyang Hwang and Chau Jan
5. Paper Title: A Pneumatic Positioning Device coupled with Piezoelectric
                Self-Moving Mechanism
       Authors: Yung-Tien Liu, Chen-Hao Lee, and Rong-Fong Fung
Brief papers
6. Paper Title: Ultra-Fine Tracking Control on Pizeoelectric Actuated Motion
                Stage Using Piezoelectric Hysteretic Model
       Authors: Yi-Cheng Huang and De-Yao Lin

          Special Issue: ¡§Control of Discrete Event Systems¡¨
Regular papers
1. Paper Title: Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Deadlocks in
                Flexible Manufacturing Systems Based on a Digraph Model
       Authors: Wenle Zhang, Robert P. Judd, and Paul Deering
2. Paper Title: Dynamic Scheduling for a Single Machine System Under 
                Different Setup and Buffer Capacity Scenarios
       Authors: Francesco Martinelli and Paolo Valigi
3. Paper Title: Modeling and Control of Elevators by Statecharts
       Authors: Yi-Sheng Huang, Sheng-Luen Chung, and MuDer Jeng
4. Paper Title: Markov Decision Processes with Uncertain Transition Rates:
                Sensitivity and Max-Min Control
       Authors: Suresh Kalyanasundarar, Eedwin K. P. Chong, and Ness B.  
                Shroff
5. Paper Title: Marking Estimation of Petri Nets with Pairs of 
                Nondeterministic Transitions
       Authors: Alessandro Giua, Carla Seatzu, and Jorge Julvez
6. Paper Title: Minimal Valid Automata of Sample Sequences for Discrete 
                Event Systems
       Authros: Sheng-Luen Chung and Chung-Lun Li
7. Paper Title: Non-Blocking Supervisory Control for Initialized Rectangular
                Automata
       Authors: Michael P. Spathopoulos
Brief papers
8. Paper Title: Optimal Switching Control VIA Direct Search Optimization
       Authors: Rein Luus and YangQuan Chen


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6.5 Contents: Automatica


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Contents: Automatica

Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu

Contents: Automatica, October, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 10

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

Survey papers

Y. Hurmuzlu, F. Genot, B. Brogliato
Modeling, stability and control of biped robots –a general framework

Regular papers

Christoforos N. Hadjicostis
Periodic and non-concurrent error detection and identification in one-hot
encoded FSMs

Jinhu Lu, Fengling Han, Xinghuo Yu, and Guanrong Chen
Generating 3-D multi-scroll chaotic attractors: a hysteresis series
switching method

Alessandro Chiuso and Giorgio Picci
Subspace identification by data orthogonalization and model decoupling

Alessandro Chiuso and Giorgio Picci
Asymptotic variance of subspace identification by data orthogonalization
and model decoupling: a comparative study

Brief papers

M. A. A. S. Choudhury, S. L. Shah, and N. F. Thornhill
Diagnosis of poor control loop performance using
higher order statistics

Gene Grimm, Michael J. Messina, Andrew R. Teel, Sezai Tuna
Examples when model predictive control is nonrobust

Feng Ding and Tongwen Chen
Combined parameter and output estimation of dual-rate systems using an
auxiliary model

Xi-Ren Cao  and Xianping Guo
A unified approach to Markov decision problems and performance sensitivity
analysis with discounted and average criteria: multichain cases

Christopher Edwards
A practical method for the design of sliding mode controllers using linear
matrix inequalities

Tarek Raïssi, Nacim Ramdani, and Yves Candau
Set membership state and parameter estimation for systems described by
nonlinear differential equations

Q.P. Ha and H. Trinh
State and input simultaneous estimation for a class of nonlinear systems

Technical communiques

Xinjia Chen, Kemin Zhou, and Jorge L. Aravena
On the binomial confidence interval and probabilistic robust control

Qing-Long Han
A descriptor system approach to robust stability of uncertain neutral
systems with discrete and distributed delays

Magdi S. Mahmoud
Resilient linear filtering of uncertain systems

Jian-Xin Xu and Rui Yan
Iterative learning control design without a priori knowledge of the
control direction

Book reviews

Erik I. Verriest
Deterministic and stochastic time-delay systems, by E.-K. Boukas and Z.-K.
Liu

Alessandro Giua
Synthesis and control of discrete event systems, by B. Caillaud, Ph.
Darondeau, L. Lavagno and X. Xie (Eds.)


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6.6 Contents: Control Engineering Practice


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Contents: Control Engineering Practice

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

Control Engineering Practice, Vol 12 No 8 (August 2003)

With Special Section on Emerging Technologies for Active Noise and Vibration
Control Systems, edited by S.O. Reza Moheimani, I.R. Petersen and H.R. Pota

Contents:

A test bed for the experimental validation of position control algorithms
Z.H. Akpolat, G.M. Asher, J. Arellano-Padilla
pp 933-943

Process improvement methodology based on multivariate statistical analysis
methods
Y.-H. Lee, K.G. Min, C. Han, K.S. Chang, T.H. Choi
pp 945-961

Control strategy for a column flotation process
M.A.M. Persechini, A.E.C. Peres, F.G. Jota
pp 963-976

Towards a seamless development process for automotive engine-control system
W. Lee, S. Park, M. Sunwoo
pp 977-986

Emerging technologies for active noise and vibration control systems
S.O. Reza Moheimani, I.R. Petersen, H.R. Pota
pp 987-988

Modelling, system identification, and control of acoustic-structure dynamics
in 3-D enclosures
B. Fang, A.G. Kelkar, S.M. Joshi, H.R. Pota
pp 989-1004

Parameter selection and control design for vibration suppression using
piezoelectric transducers
M.R. Kermani, M. Moallem, R.V. Patel
pp 1005-1015

Optimal and robust feedback controller estimation for a vibrating plate
R. Fraanje, M. Verhaegen, N. Doelman, A. Berkhoff
pp 1017-1027

Active control of engine-induced vibrations in automotive vehicles using
disturbance observer gain scheduling
C. Bohn, A. Cortabarria, V. Hartel, K. Kowalczyk
pp 1029-1039

An observer-based piezoelectric control of flexible Cartesian robot arms:
theory and experiment
M. Dadfarnia, N. Jalili, Z. Liu, D. M. Dawson
pp 1041-1053

Acoustic-centric modal filter design for active noise control
S.D. Snyder, S.G. Hill, N.C. Burgan, N. Tanaka, B.S. Cazzolato
pp 1055-1064

A novel method to suppress vibration-induced phase noise of crystal
oscillators
W. Su
pp 1065-1070

Calendar update 12/7
pp 1071-1072

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Control Engineering Practice, Vol 12 No 9 (September 2004)

Contents:

Automatization of a penicillin production process with soft sensors and an
adaptive controller based on neuro fuzzy systems
M. J. Arauzo-Bravo, J. M. Cano-Izquierdo, E. Gomez-Sanchez, M. J.
Lopez-Nieto, Y.A. Dimitriadis, J. Lopez-Coronado
pp 1073-1090

Globally convergent adaptive and robust control of robotic manipulators for
trajectory tracking
F. Alonge, F. D'Ippolito, F. M. Raimondi
pp 1091-1100

Adaptive noise control algorithms for active headrest system
M. Pawelczyk
pp 1101-1112

Observer-based FDIA: application to an electromechanical positioning system
R. Dixon
pp 1113-1125

Hybrid modelling and optimal control of a Multiproduct Batch Plant
B. Potocnik, A. Bemporad, F. D. Torrisi, G. Music, B. Zupancic
pp 1127-1137

High-order sliding control of mechanical systems: theory and experiments
A. Cavallo, C. Natale
pp 1139-1149

Fault diagnosis for a turbine engine
Y. Diao, K. M. Passino
pp 1151-1165

Iterative design of robust generic model controllers for industrial
processes
Y. Samyudia, P.L. Lee
pp 1167-1177

Blood glucose control for type I diabetes mellitus: A robust tracking Hinf
problem
E. Ruiz-Velazquez, R. Femat, D.U. Campos-Delgado
pp 1179-1195

Implementation of min-max MPC using hinging hyperplanes. Application to a
heat exchanger
D.R. Ramirez, E.F. Camacho, M.R. Arahal
pp 1197-1205

Conference
pp 1207-1208


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6.7 Contents: European Journal of Control


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Contents: European Journal of Control

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

Content EJC Vol.10, Nb.3, 2004
 
A Reduced-Order Controller Design for Nonlinear Systems with Uncertainties 
and Disturbances
H. 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, 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


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6.8 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control


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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

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

Volume: 49,   Issue: 7,   Year: July 2004

Robust M-ary detection filters and smoothers for continuous-time jump Markov
systems
Elliott, R.J.; Malcolm, W.P., Page(s): 1046- 1055    

Control under communication constraints
Tatikonda, S.; Mitter, S., Page(s): 1056- 1068   

Homogeneous observers, iterative design, and global stabilization of
high-order nonlinear systems by smooth output feedback
Bo Yang; Wei Lin, Page(s): 1069- 1080   

Further results on robustness of (possibly discontinuous) sample and hold 
feedback
Kellett, C.M.; Hyungbo Shim; Teel, A.R., Page(s): 1081- 1089    

Satisficing: a new approach to constructive nonlinear control
Curtis, J.W.; Beard, R.W., Page(s): 1090- 1102   

A framework for stabilization of nonlinear sampled-data systems based on their
approximate discrete-time models
Nesic, D.; Teel, A.R., Page(s): 1103- 1122   

Asymptotical statistics of misspecified hidden Markov models
Mevel, L.; Finesso, L., Page(s): 1123- 1132    

Stabilizability and insensitivity of switched linear systems
Zhendong Sun, Page(s): 1133- 1137  

Unified convergence proofs of continuous-time fictitious play
Shamma, J.S.; Arslan, G., Page(s): 1137- 1141  

The effect of regularization on variance error
Ninness, B.; Hjalmarsson, H., Page(s): 1142- 1147   

Simultaneous tracking and stabilization of mobile robots: an adaptive approach
Do, K.D.; Jiang, Z.P.; Pan, J., Page(s): 1147- 1151   

Multivariable adaptive control using high-frequency gain matrix factorization
Imai, A.K.; Costa, R.R.; Liu Hsu; Gang Tao; Kokotovic, P.V.,
Page(s): 1152- 1156

Dynamic admission control in a call center with one shared and two dedicated
service facilities
Ormeci, E.L., Page(s): 1157- 1161  

Properties of the composite quadratic Lyapunov functions
Tingshu Hu; Zongli Lin, Page(s): 1162- 1167   

Existence of Carathe/spl acute/odory solutions in nonlinear systems with
discontinuous switching feedback controllers
Seung-Jean Kim; In-Joong Ha, Page(s): 1167- 1171    

Efficient scheduled stabilizing output feedback model predictive control for
constrained nonlinear systems
Zhaoyang Wan; Kothare, M.V., Page(s): 1172- 1177   

On optimal LTI approximation of nonlinear systems
Makila, P.M., Page(s): 1178- 1182   

Input independent chaos synchronization of switched systems
Millerioux, G.; Daafouz, J., Page(s): 1182- 1186    

On H/sub /spl infin// model reduction using LMIs
Ebihara, Y.; Hagiwara, T., Page(s): 1187- 1191    

An LMI approach to stability of systems with severe time-delay
Xing-Jian Jing; Da-Long Tan; Yue-Chao Wang, Page(s): 1192- 1195    

Control over noisy channels
Tatikonda, S.; Mitter, S., Page(s): 1196- 1201    

The posture control of a two-link free flying acrobot with initial angular
momentum
Xin Xin; Mita, T.; Kaneda, M., Page(s): 1201- 1206   

A continuous asymptotic tracking control strategy for uncertain nonlinear 
systems
Xian, B.; Dawson, D.M.; de Queiroz, M.S.; Chen, J., Page(s): 1206- 1210   

Robust analysis of LFR systems through homogeneous polynomial Lyapunov 
functions
Chesi, G.; Garulli, A.; Tesi, A.; Vicino, A., Page(s): 1211- 1215    

Comments on "Feedback control logic for forbidden-state problems of marked
graphs: application to a real manufacturing system"
Uzam, M.; Wonham, W.M., Page(s): 1216   

Comments on "State feedback stabilization for a class of stochastic time-delay
nonlinear systems"
Changchun Hua; Xinping Guan, Page(s): 1216    

Counterexamples to "liveness-enforcing supervision of bounded ordinary Petri
nets using partial-order methods"
Xiaolan Xie; Giua, A., Page(s): 1217- 1219

Author's reply [to comments on 'Liveness-enforcing supervision of bounded
ordinary Petri nets using partial order methods']
He, K.X.; Lemmon, M.D., Page(s): 1220

Bell Labs and input-output stability: a personal historical perspective
Sandberg, I.W., Page(s): 1221- 1224   

Nonlinear Control Systems: Analysis and Design
Page(s): 1225- 1226


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2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications

Contributed by: M. Moallem, mmoallem@engga.uwo.ca

The 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications
August 29 to 31, 2005
Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, ON, Canada
http://www.eng.uwo.ca/cca05/

The program committee solicits high-quality papers containing original
contributions on applications of control theory to practical problems in
engineering, science, medicine and other related areas.

Regular Paper Submission
Authors should submit their papers electronically through the IEEE conference
management system at http://www.paperplaza.net (link to upload papers will
be available October 1, 2004).

Invited Sessions
The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions within the 
technical scope of the conference. Each proposal for an invited session
should describe the theme and scope of the proposed session and how the 
papers form a cohesive and complementary group in the session topic. One 
session typically contains five-to-six papers. For further information, please
contact invited Sessions Chair: Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad (khz@ece.queensu.ca)

Workshops and Tutorials
The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops and 
tutorials related to the theme and general interests of the conference. 
Persons interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop or tutorial should 
contact the Workshops Chair Mile Ostojic (mile.ostojic@nrc.ca)

Proceedings and CD ROM
Advance program will be made available electronically only through conference 
website. A CD-ROM and a Book of Abstracts will be provided at the conference. 
A hard copy of the proceedings will be available at an additional charge, and 
will be mailed after the conference to those who request it.

Important Dates
January, 31, 2005    Regular Papers, Invited Sessions and Workshop Proposals
                     Due 
April,10, 2005       Notification of Acceptance/Rejection 
May, 10, 2005        Final Manuscript Submission


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7.2 Conference on Active Media Technology


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Conference on Active Media Technology

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

The Third International Conference on Active Media Technology

CALL FOR PAPERS: In the great digital era, we are witnessing many rapid 
scientific and technological developments in human-centered, seamless 
computing environments, interfaces, devices, and systems with applications 
ranging from business and communication to entertainment and learning. These 
developments are collectively best characterized as Active Media Technology 
(AMT), a new area of information technology and computer science that 
emphasizes the proactive, seamless roles of interfaces and systems as well 
as new media in all aspects of digital life.

The first international conference on Active Media Technology (AMT01) was 
held in Hong Kong in 2001, and the second International Conference on Active 
Media Technology (AMT03) was held in Chongqing of China in May 29-31 of 
2004. Following the success of AMT01 and AMT03, the third International 
Conference on Active Media Technology (AMT05) will be held in Kagawa, Japan 
in 2005
High-quality papers in all AMT related areas are solicited. Papers exploring 
new directions will receive a careful and supportive review. All submitted 
papers will be reviewed on the basis of technical quality, relevance, 
significance, and clarity. The proceedings will be published from IEEE. We 
will also have poster, demonstration, and late breaking result paper 
sessions. More detailed instructions and a paper submission form can be 
found from the AMT05 web page:
http://www.eng.kagawa-u.ac.jp/AMT2005/
For further inquiries and suggestions regarding AMT05, please contact: 
Prof. Jinglong WU (Conference Chair)
Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa University
Hayashi-cho 2217-20, Takamatsu 761-0396, Japan
Tel:+81-87-864-2323 Fax: +81-87- 864-2369 E-mail: wu@eng.kagawa-u.ac.jp


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7.3 FOSBE Conference 2005


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FOSBE Conference 2005

Contributed by: Frank Doyle III, doyle@engineering.ucsb.edu

Conference on Foundations of Systems Biology in Engineering (FOSBE).

The meeting will be held at the University of California at Santa Barbara
from August 7 to 10, 2005. Feel free to distribute this announcement to your
colleagues that may be interested.

Additional details are available on the conference www site: 
http://www.fosbe.org

Confirmed keynote speakers (to date) include:
-- David Botstein
-- Patrick Daugherty
-- Lee Hood
-- Doug Lauffenburger
-- Bernard Palsson
-- Stas Shvartsman
-- Eduardo Sontag
-- Jeff Trimmer
-- Jeff Varner

The contributed papers session will be a significant component of the FOSBE
conference and will focus on poster presentations of recent results, methods,
and applications of systems biology. We also welcome abstracts on educational
contributions in the area of curriculum and software developments for training
in systems biology - at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

The abstract deadline is November 16, 2004. Submit a 500-word abstract in pdf
format to the conference website: www.fosbe.org. Abstracts that are accepted
for the meeting are also invited to contribute a paper that will be published
on a conference proceedings CD-ROM. The best papers will be further reviewed
for publication in a special issue of a high profile journal.

Important deadlines (for contributed papers):
-- Submission of abstracts             16 November 2004
-- Notification of acceptance          20 December 2005              
-- Submission of draft papers          15 February 2005


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7.4 International Conference on Networking Sensing and Control


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International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control

Contributed by: Robin Qiu, robinqiu@psu.edu

Conference Theme - Intelligent Networking and Systems

The 2005 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control 
will be held in Tucson, Arizona, from March 19 to March 22, 2005. The 
technologies in networking, sensing and control have been playing
important roles in our modern civilization and expected to stay as main 
characters in the future. The conference intends to bring together all 
researchers and developers in these fields all around the world to share
their research results, to exchange ideas and to explore possible 
collaborations in academic and in industry.

The theme of this year’s conference is "Intelligent Networking and Systems."
The area of Intelligent Networking and Systems is a fusion of a number of
research areas in networking, sensing, artificial intelligence, operation
research, and systems control theory. A system engineering approach is
required to address new problems of this challenging and promising area.
This conference will provide a remarkable opportunity for the academic and
industrial community to address new challenges and share solutions, and
discuss research directions for the future. In particular, we would like to
encourage more participation from the worldwide related community and
promote more their related activities in this unique conference.

Technical topics of the conference include but are not limited to:

Smart network; Heterogeneous wireless network; Network-based computing
systems; Sensor network; Intelligent and collaborative systems; Intelligent 
vehicle highway systems; Multi-agent systems; Wireless mobile communication;
Information systems and infrastructure; Fuzzy and neural systems; Homeland
security; Bioinformatics, bio-signals and systems; Complex systems modeling
and control; Smart vision and image processing; Smart car and vehicle control
Spoken dialogue systems; Sensor design, integration, and fusion; Micro/nano,
electro-mechanical sensor systems

PAPER SUBMISSION
Complete manuscripts in PDF format must be electronically submitted to 
conference website: http://www.ieeeicnsc.org

Submitted manuscripts should be six (6) pages in IEEE two-column format, 
including figures, tables, and references. A LaTeX style file and a 
Microsoft Word template are available from the IEEE web site
(http://www.ieee.org/pubs/transactions/stylesheets.xml). However, submission 
MUST be PDF FORMAT.

IMPORTANT DATES
Paper submission deadline    October 1, 2004
Notification of acceptance   November 15, 2004
Camera-ready copy due        December 15, 2004

Special Session Proposals are welcome (robinqiu@psu.edu)


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7.5 Joint ISIC 05 and MED 05


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Joint ISIC 05 and MED 05

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

20th International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC'05) and
13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'05)
Sponsored by the IEEE Control Systems Society and
             the Mediteranean Control Association
Limassol, Cyprus, June 27-29, 2005
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/ISIC05 or http://liu.ece.uic.edu/MED05

The 20th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC'05) and
the 13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'05) will be
held jointly on 27-29 June 2005 in the beautiful and historic island of
Cyprus.

The joint ISIC/MED 2005 conference is held in Cyprus one week before the
IFAC World Congress in Prague (July 4-8, 2005). Therefore, it is possible to
attend the joint ISIC/MED Conference in Cyprus, then spend a few extra days
exploring the island (or go somewhere else) and then attend the IFAC World
Congress in Prague.

The main objective of both conferences is to bring together in a beautiful
and inspiring environment researchers and practitioners from different
countries to discuss the state-of-the-art and present new theoretical
developments as well as address new and emerging approaches and applications
in the areas of intelligent control (ISIC'05) and control and automation
(MED'05).

Key Dates
Paper submission deadline: 19 November 2004
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 11 March 2005
Deadline for final manuscript submission: 11 April 2005
Conference dates: 27-29 June 2005

Paper Submission
All manuscripts and proposals for special sessions or workshops must be
submitted electronically via (www.PaperPlaza.net) Sessions or workshops
on new and emerging topics are strongly encouraged. Please visit the
conference web site later for more detailed instructions.

Marios M. Polycarpou
General Chair


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7.6 Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences


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Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences

Contributed by: Kirsten Wilden, meetings@siam.org

SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences
June 7-10, 2005
Avignon, France

From points of view ranging from science to public policy, there is burgeoning
interest in modeling of geoscientific problems. Some examples include
petroleum exploration and recovery, underground waste disposal and cleanup of
hazardous waste, earthquake prediction, weather prediction, and global climate
change. Such modeling is fundamentally interdisciplinary; physical and
mathematical modeling at appropriate scales, physical experiments,
mathematical theory, probability and statistics, numerical approximations, and
large-scale computational algorithms all have important roles to play.

This conference facilitates communication between scientists of varying
backgrounds and work environments facing similar issues in different fields,
and provides a forum in which advances in parts of the larger modeling picture
can become known to those working in other parts. These kinds of interactions
are needed for meaningful progress in understanding and predicting complex
physical phenomena in the geosciences. 

Please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/gs05/index.htm for more information.


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