E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing Issue 171, November, 2002 Editor: Pradeep Misra Dept. of Electrical Engineering Wright State University Dayton, OH 45435 USA Tel +937 775 5062 Fax +937 775 3936 Submit articles at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/eletter Submission deadline for December eletter: November 30, 2002 Contents 0. Editorial 1. Personals 1.1 Change of Address: Hong Wang 1.2 Change of Address: Ratnesh Kumar 1.3 Change of Address: S. S. Sritharan 2. Awards Honors 2.1 Biswa Datta honored by ANS 2.2 Call for IEEE Fellow Nominations 2.3 Call for Nominations: SIAG/LA Prize 3. General Announcements 3.1 Design and Opt. of Restricted Complexity Controllers 3.2 NSF: New Funding Initiative 3.3 New Subscription Option for Control Systems Society Journals 3.4 Sensors and Sensor Networks for InformationDecision and Action 3.5 Short Course: Flatness-Based Control 3.6 Short Courses in Automatic Control 4. Positions 4.1 Chair: University of Pennsylvania USA 4.2 Faculty Position: Nat Taiwan University Taiwan 4.3 Faculty Position: SUNY Stony Brook USA 4.4 Faculty Position: Texas Tech Univ USA 4.5 Faculty Position: UCSB USA 4.6 Faculty Position: UMBC USA 4.7 Faculty Positions: NCKU Taiwan 4.8 Faculty Positions: UC Riverside USA 4.9 PhD: Delft Univ of Technology the Netherlands 4.10 PhD: Integrated Voluntary Control of Paraplegic Standing 4.11 PhD: University of Girona Spain 4.12 PhD: University of Twente The Netherlands 4.13 PhD SCHOLARSHIPS: National ICT Australia 4.14 PhD and Post-Doc: NTNU Norway 4.15 PhD and postdoc: NTNU Nat Gas Res Ctr Norway 4.16 Post-Doc: CREA Paris France 4.17 Post-Doc: INPG CNRS France 4.18 Post-Doc: ISR University of Maryland USA 4.19 Post-Doc: Jozef Stefan Inst Slovenia 4.20 Post-Doc: Magnetic Moments USA 4.21 Post Doc:: National ICT Australia Ltd Australia 4.22 PreDoc and PostDoc: Valencia Spain 4.23 Research Fellow: Univ of New South Wales Australia 4.24 Research Scientist: Clear Science Corp USA 4.25 Faculty Position: Nat Chiao-Tung Univ Taiwan 5. Books 5.1 Advanced Fuzzy Systems Design and Applications 5.2 Coding Approaches to Fault Tolerance in Combinational and Dynamic Systems 5.3 Flow Control by Feedback 5.4 Robust Multivariable Control of Aerospace Systems 6. Journals 6.1 Contents: Automatica 6.2 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control 6.3 Contents: Jour of Guidance Control and Dynamics 6.4 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications 7. Conferences 7.1 11th Medit. Conf. on Control and Automation 7.2 2003 IEEE SMC Conference 7.3 CFP: Process Control 2003 7.4 Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems 7.5 Contemporary Issues in Systems Stability and Control with Applications 7.6 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control 7.7 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium 7.8 Int Conference on Physics and Control 7.9 Integ of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Syst 7.10 International Conf on Advanced Robotics 7.11 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control 7.12 Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion 7.13 Symposium on Positive Systems 7.14 The IEEE-Siberian Conf on Control and Communications +----------------------------------------+ | | Editorial | | +----------------------------------------+ Welcome to the 170-th issue of the E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing. As always, search for .** to navigate. The next issue of eletter will be mailed out at the beginning of November 2002. Signal Processing. As always, search for .** to navigate. Please forward this eletter to your colleagues. They can subscribe to eletter at: http://www.ieeecss.org/cgi-bin/PAB/eletter/subscribe_form.cgi To unsubscribe, send an email to p.misra@ieee.org A web version of this eletter with Table of Contents hyperlinked to contents is located at: http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/eletter/archive/current.shtml +----------------------------------------+ | | Personals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hong Wang, Change of address: Hong Wang With effective of the 1st of November, 2002, I will move to the Control Systems Centre of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, UMIST, Manchester, UK. My new contacting information is as follows: Professor Hong Wang The Control Systems Centre Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics UMIST, P O Box 88 Manchester, M60 1QD The United Kingdom e-mail: hong.wang@umist.ac.uk Tel: (+44) 161 200 4655 Fax: (+44) 161 200 4647 mobile: (+44) 771 434 2633 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Ratnesh Kumar, Change of Address: Ratnesh Kumar Please make a note of my new address at Iowa State University: Ratnesh Kumar Iowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2215 Coover Hall Ames, IA 50011-3060 Phone: 515-294-8523 Fax: 515-294-8432 Email: rkumar@iastate.edu URL: http://www.eng.iastate.edu/~rkumar *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: S. S. Sritharan, Change of Address: S. S. Sritharan Hello Controls Colleague. My new address is: S. S. Sritharan Head, Department of Mathematics University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Ph: 307-766-4221 Email: sri@uwyo.edu Website: http://math.uwyo.edu/Prof_home/Sri.html +----------------------------------------+ | | Awards Honors | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: William R. Ferng, Biswa Datta honored by ANS Biswa Datta has been elected as an Academician of the Academy of Nonlinear Sciences(ANS). The ANS is an international organization with its headquarters in Moscow, Russia. The admittance to membership of the Academy recognizes outstanding contributions of theoretical and applied significance and highly acknowledged leadership in mathematics, mechanics and control. Biswa traveled to Moscow last June for his induction and was presented with a diploma certifying his admittance to the Academy as a member, following his one-hour plenary lecture at the Second International Congress on Nonlinear Analysis, sponsored by the ANS. The details can be found in the NIU Mathematics Department Web Site http://www.math.niu.edu/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jessy W. Grizzle, Call for IEEE Fellow Nominations Nominations for IEEE Fellow are due at IEEE Headquarters by March 15, 2003, hence the first steps must be taken well before that date. Fellow nominees must be active IEEE Senior members and have been IEEE members for at least five years in any grade. A successful nomination requires a qualified candidate and a well-prepared nomination package. A key preliminary step is a careful reading of the IEEE Guide for Fellow Grade Nominations, which contains the nomination forms. These materials can be found in the Fellow nomination kits that will be made available in late November on the web at http://www.ieee.org/about/awards Five to eight references are required for the nomination; they must be IEEE Fellows. A list of Fellows is contained in the IEEE Membership Directory and is available on-line. If you have questions or need assistance, you may contact Professor Jessy W. Grizzle, Chair of the Control Systems Society Standing Committee on Fellow Nominations, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122; +1 734 763 3598, fax: +1 734 763 8041, grizzle@umich.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, Call for Nominations: SIAG/LA Prize SIAM Activity Group on Linear Algebra Prize The SIAG/LA Prize The SIAM Activity Group on Linear Algebra (SIAG/LA) will present the award at the SIAM Conference on Applied Linear Algebra in July 2003 at The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. The prize is awarded to the authors of the most outstanding paper on a topic in applicable linear algebra published in a peer-reviewed journal. Eligibility Candidate papers must be published in English in a peer-reviewed journal bearing a publication date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2002. The papers must contain significant research contributions to the field of linear algebra, as commonly defined in the mathematical literature, with direct or potential applications. Nominations should include a full bibliographic citation for the paper and a brief statement outlining the justification for the nomination in terms of its importance and impact. The award consists of a plaque and a certificate containing the citation. Nominations Nominations, including a copy of the nominated paper, should be sent by January 31, 2003, to: Professor Stephen Vavasis Chair, SIAG/LA Prize Selection Committee c/o A. G. Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: 215-382-9800 ext. 302 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org +----------------------------------------+ | | General Announcements | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: I.D. Landau, Design and Opt. of Restricted Complexity Controllers Within the research program "Control- New domains and Challenges" sponsored by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N.R.S.), an International workshop dedicated to "Design and optimization of restricted complexity controllers" will be held in Grenoble on January 15 and 16, 2003 in Grenoble. The objective of the workshop is to give a view of the current state of the art in the design and optimisation of restricted complexity controllers. All steps of a control design problem from data acquisition, modeling and identification, robust controller design, controller evaluation and final tuning in relation with the objective of obtaining the simplest controller which will achieve the desired performance will be discussed. Results on a related real- time benchmark problem (control of an active suspension) obtained by various contributors will also be presented. The list of invited speakers will be made available end of October 2002.(most of the speakers will be selected among those who submitted papers to the European Journal of Control special issue "Design and optimisation of restricted complexity controllers" - to appears in 2003). A round table is scheduled as well as a demonstration of the active suspension (the benchmark). The scientific commitee of this workshop is composed of I.D. Landau (Grenoble) A. Karimi(Lausanne), H. Hjalmarsson (Stockholm). Those interested in attending the workshop should contact I.D. Landau (landau@lag.ensieg.inpg.fr). A dedicated web site will be opened on November 1st, 2002( http://www-lag.ensieg.inpg.fr/landau/workshop). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Sankar Basu, NSF: New Funding Initiative Pattern Discovery and Homeland Security The area of pattern discovery has become critical both because of the scientific challenges involved in dealing with massive amounts of data and because of its relevance to national security needs. While steady incremental progress based on classical paradigms have made solutions to a few specific problems technologically feasible, for more complex tasks there is a clear need and scope for fundamental research to exploit available computational resources and more advanced analytics together. Recent progress has been based on ideas drawn from several disciplines e.g., computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, biology, medicine etc. NSF's Information Technology Research (ITR) program of NSF, which stresses innovative and multidisciplinary approaches for significant problems, would be a good vehicle for funding basic research in pattern discovery. Some technical issues are: High dimensional data modeling, novel clustering techniques, combination of ensemble of classifiers, methods for scaling up supervised learning algorithms. Active and reinforced learning, learning and inference associated with graphical models including factor graphs, MRFs. Kernel machines, transductive inference techniques. Deformable templates; (time) sequential and 3D pattern recognition. Use of (stochastic) grammars. Fusion of multi-modal data from heterogeneous sensors in complex pattern recognition tasks; novel fusion paradigms. Current applications may include: Biometrics e.g., face, fingerprint, voice, iris, gait recognition. Tracking and surveillance including bio- surveillance possibly arising from epidemiological considerations e.g., spatio-temporal event detection. Recognition and discovery of information arising from fusion of data obtained via e.g., global sensing systems, biological, infrared and other detectors. Biomedical and financial forecasting applications may also be considered. In order to facilitate review, submission of these proposals should be accompanied by the following designation of NSF program unit: Large projects: CISE directorate. Medium projects: CISE directorate, CCR division Small projects: CISE directorate, CCR division, "Special Project" as a program unit. After submitting a proposal via FastLane, please let us know the proposal number by sending an email to: Sankar Basu Program Director, CISE/CCR Division National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1145 Arlington, VA 22230 Phone: 703-292-8910 Email: sabasu@nsf.gov ITR DEADLINES: Large projects:Mandatory pre-proposals November 18, 2002. Medium projects: February 12, 2003 Small projects: December 12, 2002. ITR 2003 Website: http://nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02168/nsf02168.htm *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Leonard Shaw, New Subscription Option for Control Systems Society Journals SUBSCRIBE TO IEEE CONTROL SYSTEMS SOCIETY JOURNALS - NEW, LESS EXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION OPTION Due to increasing production and mailing costs, the subscription rates for the Trans on Automatic Control and Trans on Control Systems Technology have been increased for 2003. However, a member of the IEEE CSS can receive electronic access to each of these journals (and all of their back issues) for a much lower price (USD 12 for AC and USD 8 for CST). Details can be found at www.ieee.org/renewal. Those who wish to join IEEE and the CSS can click on MEMBERSHIP on the www.ieee.org page. Unfortunately, the membership renewal mailings received by CSS members are not clear about this new option, and also don't make it clear that those who subscribe for printed journals also have electronic access. Anyone who has already ordered a PRINT subscription to a CSS Transactions and who now wants to cancel that order and get an electronic-only subscription can do so by calling the IEEE as follows: >From USA or Canada: (1 800 678 4333). For all others the number is (1 732 981 0060) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Kishan Baheti, Sensors and Sensor Networks for Information,Decision and Action The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning a broad interdisciplinary program of research and education in the area of sensors and sensor systems. The initiative seeks to advance fundamental knowledge in the area of sensor design, materials and concepts, including sensors for toxic chemicals, explosives and biological agents, sensor networking systems in a distributed environment, the integration of sensors into engineered systems, and the interpretation and use of sensor data in decision-making processes. The prgram will be announced on NSF web site (www.nsf.gov) in late November or early December with proposal deadline around February 15, 2003. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: J. Rudolph, Short Course: Flatness-Based Control FLATNESS BASED CONTROL OF DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER SYSTEMS February 24-28, 2003 Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems Magdeburg, Germany Organizers: J. Rudolph (Techn. Univ. Dresden) J. Raisch (Otto-von-Guericke Univ., MPI Magdeburg) Speakers: M. Fliess, H. Mounier, P. Rouchon, J. Rudolph, J. Winkler, F. Woittennek Aim of the Course: The aim of the one-week course is to provide a thorough understanding of the flatness-based design for several classes of infinite dimensional systems: linear distributed parameter systems with one dimensional space domain and lumped (mostly boundary) control action, some extensions to other classes (nonlinear or higher dimensional space domains, e.g.), as well as linear and nonlinear delay systems. The course will comprise both lectures and computer exercises. Only a basic understanding of differential equations and control theory is required. The exercises will allow the participants to deepen their understanding of the methods discussed in the lectures by doing calculations on case studies and simulations based on MATLAB/Simulink. Applications from various fields of application will be treated. Language: All talks will be given in English. Participation fees are 120 Euro per person. Registration and further information: see http://www.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de/en/seminars/workshops.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Zoe Fletcher, Short Courses in Automatic Control The Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University of Sheffield offers a series of short courses as part of its Masters Training Package. The short courses are intended for the continuing professional development of engineers and result from a comprehensive consultation with industry and individual engineers. The department is at the forefront of new developments in the subject, and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. This year's courses include: State-Space Control Non-Linear and Optimal Control Signal Processing, Estimation and Image Processing I Signal Processing, Estimation and Image Processing II Introduction to Numerical Optimisation Robust Control for Single-Input, Single-Output Systems Robust Control for Multivariable Systems Modern Search Methods Adaptive and Self-tuning Control Systems Reliability and Risk Assessment Predictive Control Fault Detection and Diagnosis An Introduction to Neural Networks Active Noise and Vibration Control Robotics & Vision Fuzzy Logic Modeling and Control An Introduction to Predictive Control For further information please contact, Zoe Fletcher, Course Secretary in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield by phone: +44(0)114 222248 or email: z.c.fletcher.ac.uk. Or visit the department website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/mtp/ +----------------------------------------+ | | Positions | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: George Pappas, Chair: University of Pennsylvania, USA Recommendations and applications are invited for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering . The accompanying faculty appointment is at the tenured professorial level and includes a scholarly chair designation. The Committee is seeking candidates with distinguished research backgrounds interested in leading a significant department selected for growth in size and scope. The Department has outstanding programs and research facilities as described at http://www.seas.upenn.edu/ese. The Department emphasizes excellence in teaching and research with close connections to departments across the School of Engineering and Applied Science and other schools including the Wharton Business School and the School of Medicine. Further information about the School can be accessed electronically at http://www.seas.upenn.edu. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Applications/recommendations should be accompanied by a CV and appropriate supporting materials and sent to: Professor David Pope Chair of the Search Committee c/o Department of Materials Science and Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6272 The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Min-Shin Chen, Faculty Position: Nat Taiwan University, Taiwan The Mechanical Engineering Department at National Taiwan University is seeking for 1 or 2 potential faculty candidates at all levels starting in September 2003. Applicants with the following backgrounds are preferred: System and Control, Bio-Engineering, Opto-Mechtronics, Nano Technology, MEMS, Signal Processing, Communication. A PhD Degree in ME, EE, or its equivalent is required. All applicants should provide (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a research plan, (3) a teaching plan, (4) reprints of selected publications, (5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and (6) three reference letters. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2003. Send all application materials to: Prof. W. F. Wu, Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan. Questions can be emailed to Prof. M.S.Chen at mschen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Eugene Feinberg, Faculty Position: SUNY, Stony Brook, USA State University of New York-Stony Brook Applied Mathematics and Statistics Dept. The department anticipates opening for tenure-track Assistant Professor in applied statistics or stochastic operations research. Demonstrated strength in applications and/or methodology essential. Department has large research program ($3.5M annually), outstanding computing facilities, numerous opportunities for collaborative research on/off campus. Send CV, 3 refs and research plan to J. Glimm, Chair, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3600. SUNY-Stony Brook is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jordan M. Berg, Faculty Position: Texas Tech Univ, USA The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2003. The position is in the general area of dynamics and controls. Preference is for a candidate able to complement interdisciplinary research in an emerging area of mechanical engineering, but candidates working in traditional areas of dynamics and controls will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, will interact with the diverse, multi-departmental, internationally recognized controls group at TTU, and will teach graduate and under- graduate M.E. courses in dynamics and controls. The successful candidate will be encouraged to form collaborations with one or more research groups at TTU, in areas such as microsystems, nanotechnology, biomechanics, combustion and mechanics/materials. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required. Applicants should be well grounded in the fundamentals of their discipline and should have a strong interest in and a talent for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A nationally competitive research initiation and remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications, is available. Texas Tech University enrolls approximately 27,500 students in seven colleges, a School of Law, and a School of Medicine. Current levels of research funding are approximately $14.4M for the College of Engineering and $2.0M for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 20 faculty members serving approximately 650 undergraduate and 75 graduate students. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, a 2-3 page statement of research plans and teaching interests, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Search Committee Chair Department of Mechanical Engineering Box 41021, Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-1021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2003. Non-U.S. residents should indicate their visa status. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Texas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For additional information, including information about Lubbock, consult our web-site at http://www.me.ttu.edu/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Bassam Bamieh, Faculty Position: UCSB, USA The Department of Mechanical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure track position in controls and a tenure track position in dynamical systems. Multidisciplinary research is a hallmark of Engineering at UCSB and the Department seeks individuals who are committed to interacting across traditional disciplinary lines. Applicants are sought for positions at the Assistant Professor level but appointments at a senior tenured level are possible for applicants having an exceptional record of accomplishments. Responsibilities include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality. A PhD or equivalent degree, a demonstrated ability or the potential for outstanding teaching, and a demonstrated excellence in research are required. Applications will be received until the positions are filled, but should be submitted by November 15, 2002 to receive prompt consideration. Applicants should send a professional resume containing teaching and research accomplishments and the names of three referees to: Robert M. McMeeking, Chair Department of Mechanical & Environmental Engineering University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070 University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Thomas I. Seidman, Faculty Position: UMBC, USA The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mathematical Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in the Fall of 2003, pending funding availability. For further information about UMBC and the Department, please access the department's web site at http://www.math.umbc.edu The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, have an active, independent research program, strong potential for obtaining external funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to conduct interdisciplinary research, as well as those able to interact with existing groups in the Department. [Current research areas represented in the Department include differential equations, numerical analysis, optimization, systems theory, stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling.] Applicants should send a vita and a summary of their current research program, and have three letters of reference sent to: Mathematics Recruitment Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD 21250. Screening of applicants will commence December 1, 2002, and will continue until the position is filled. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: M.C. Shih, Faculty Positions: NCKU, Taiwan National Cheng Kung University Department of Mechanical Engineering Taiwan NCKU has open faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level beginning February 2003. The successful candidate must have a strong background and research interest in Automatic Control Engineering. A Ph.D. in engineering or related physical science disciplines is required. Appointment rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant. Applicants should send (a) a curriculum, (b) a set of reprints of representative publications, (c) a photocopy of PhD diploma or certificate, (d) a written plan describing proposed research thrusts and teaching interests and (e) two letters of recommendation to The Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering National Cheng Kung University Taiwan Tainan, 70101. Applications received after November 16, 2002 will not be considered. The position could be still open for the second deadline February 28, 2003, if the faculty member were needed in the summer semester. Please via e-mail: mcshih@mail.ncku.edu.tw *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Cheryl Foster Brusuelas, Faculty Positions: UC Riverside, USA University of California, Riverside Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of California at Riverside invites applications for tenure- track and/or tenured faculty positions at all levels in Electrical and Computer Engineering starting in the 2003/04 academic year. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. While candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered, the priority areas are: Communication Devices and Networks, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, CAD, Image and Video Processing, and Nano-fabrication and Nano- technology. Candidates for tenure-track positions must provide evidence of outstanding potential in research and teaching. Candidates for tenured positions must have record of exceptional achievements in research and teaching. Candidates from industry are encouraged to apply. Salary level will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant should send a letter of professional intent addressing teaching and research objectives, a curriculum vitae, and the names, postal and email addresses and telephone numbers of at least five references to: Electrical Engineering Search Committee Chair, A220 Bourns Hall, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2003. Late applications will be considered until all positions are filled. UC Riverside is a major research institution and a member of the ten-campus University of California System, widely regarded as one of the best systems of public higher education in the world. Riverside is located between Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and San Diego with affordable housing and easy access to beaches, mountains, cultural activities, and other attractions. For more information, visit: www.ee.ucr or www.ucr.edu. The University of California at Riverside is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jacob van der Woude, PhD: Delft Univ of Technology, the Netherlands PhD position in mathematical system and control theory Delft University of Technology (TUD) Faculty of Information Technology and Systems (ITS) Subgroup Mathematical System Theory (MST) Subject to the final approval of the dean of the faculty ITS of the TUD the subgroup MST will have a PhD position available at the beginning of 2003. The research team of the subgroup consists of Prof. Geert Jan Olsder, Prof. Anton Stoorvogel, Dr. Willem de Koning and Dr. Jacob van der Woude. In the research team various aspects of system and control theory are studied. Current topics of interest are switching networks, structured systems, discrete event systems, financial mathematics, control of distributed parameter systems, optimal control, systems with constraints on inputs or states, fault detection and isolation and robust control. Recently two PhD research topics have been formulated explicitly: 1. The use of Hilbert space methods in the analysis and design of controllers for switching electrical networks, in particular for pulse width modulated DC to DC converters. 2. Control design for systems subject to constraints on inputs and/or states of the system. In particular, stabilization, disturbance rejection, and robust control are studied in this context. Candidates who have an interest in one or both of the above topics, or in an other topic within the research activities of the subgroup, are requested to respond. They should have a solid background in the mathematics of system and control theory. Interested candidates are kindly asked to quickly send their information to the address below, preferably by email. The application should include a curriculum vitae (with details on qualifications, grades, experience, achievements and so on) and should indicate if the applicant has a specific interest for either one of these projects. Jacob van der Woude Faculty Information Technology and Systems Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 4, room 06.250, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands tel. : (31)-15-2783834, fax. : (31)-15-2787255 Email: j.w.vanderwoude@its.tudelft.nl *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Henrik Gollee, PhD: Integrated Voluntary Control of Paraplegic Standing PhD scholarship is available at the Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK, for research on integrated voluntary control of unsupported paraplegic standing. The duration of the scholarship is 3 years. This project is aimed at research into control systems for restoration of stable unsupported standing in people with impaired balance, and particularly those with a spinal cord injury (SCI). For several reasons, standing therapy is a highly important aspect of rehabilitation. The scientific basis of the work is the challenge to develop an integrated control approach in which artificial controllers of the paralysed lower limbs act in concert with the voluntary postural control actions of the upper body. We will investigate high-level strategies for integrating these two parts of the posture stabilisation system. We will also investigate the significance of higher- order components in natural ankle control during standing, and seek to use the results to inform the design process for artificial ankle controllers. An experimental study will be carried out with intact and paraplegic human subjects using an instrumented standing apparatus, the Multi-purpose Rehabilitation Frame (MRF). More details at: http://fesnet.eng.gla.ac.uk/CRE/ Candidates should have a sound background in feedback control systems or in the neurophysiology of posture control. Experience with control design and analysis using Matlab/ Simulink and with C/C++ programming would be beneficial. Further information can be found http://fesnet.eng.gla.ac.uk/CRE/ Send applications to Professor Ken Hunt (k.hunt@mech.gla.ac.uk) or Dr. Henrik Gollee (h.gollee@mech.gla.ac.uk), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Ningsu Luo, PhD: University of Girona, Spain We are urgently seeking candidates (non Spanish nationals) for two Ph.D. positions at the Research Group of Modal Intervals and Control Engineering of the University of Girona in Spain. The four-year Ph.D. fellowships are offered by the doctorate program "Information Technologies" in the frame of International Graduate School of Catalonia to be started in 2003. The general field of research is robust control, modal interval analysis and supervision of dynamic processes subjected to parametric uncertainties, nonlinearities and dynamic couplings, with a view towards the applications of the results to diverse relevant fields like robotics, structural control and diagnosis, chemical/petrochemical manufacturing processes, etc. The multidisciplinary aspect, incorporating successful techniques from other fields such as artificial intelligence, ecosystem with physical agents and computer science, is also emphasized. Deadline: the application documents should be received not later than the 6th November of 2002. For further details about the fellowships (complete announcement), please contact by email as soon as possible with Prof. Josep Vehi Director of the doctorate program "Information Technologies" Dept d'Electronica, Informatica i Automatica University of Girona 17071 Girona, Spain email. vehi@eia.udg.es *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jan Willem Polderman, PhD: University of Twente, The Netherlands Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems using Optimal Control (ADHOC) Interdisciplinary PhD Project For this project at the University of Twente, jointly initiated by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Applied Mathematics, we are inviting applications of qualified PhD candidates. The project aims at the application of optimal control theory to the design and analysis of hybrid systems. Hybrid systems are systems where the behaviour is a combination of discrete and continuous dynamics. The interdisciplinary nature of this combination asks for an integration of theory and methods from both systems theory and computer science. The project is funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and has a duration of four years. Profile We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in mathematics and mathematical systems theory, specifically the calculus of variations and optimal control theory. A background in computer science is a pre but not a must. He or she should have a clear interest in applying systems theoretic concepts to computer science fields like automata theory, model checking and symbolic representation. The candidate should enjoy working in an internationally oriented research environment. Communicative skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. Appointment and salary The candidate will be employed by the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science (EEMCS) for a period of 4 years. The monthly gross salary ranges from EUR 1795 in the first year to EUR 2110 in the fourth year. The candidate will enroll in the PhD programs of the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC) and the Institute for Programming Research and Algorithmics (IPA). Information about the groups cooperating in this project can be found at the URLs www.math.utwente.nl/ssb/index_eng.htm and fmt.cs.utwente.nl. Further information may be obtained from the project team: Professor Ed Brinksma (brinksma@cs.utwente.nl), Dr Rom Langerak (langerak@cs.utwente.nl), Dr Jan Willem Polderman (j.w.polderman@math.utwente.nl), and Professor Arjan van der Schaft (a.j.vanderschaft@math.utwente.nl). Please send your application by email to the persons above. Your application should consist of a letter, a curriculum vitae (including detailed information regarding your academic degree) and the names and addresses of two referees. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alexander Lanzon, PhD SCHOLARSHIPS: National ICT Australia The National ICT Australia (NICTA) Centre of Excellence in Information and Communication Technology is a new initiative from the Commonwealth government under its policy of "Backing Australia's Ability". NICTA will substantially enhance scholarship and research opportunities for top graduates wishing to do a PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or any ICT area of Electrical Engineering. To be eligible for NICTA support, graduate students should apply for PhD admission at either the Australian National University in Canberra or the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Students are also strongly recommended to apply for any other scholarship for which they are eligible. For details, please visit the NICTA website: http://nicta.edu.au/phd.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Olav Egeland, PhD and Post-Doc: NTNU, Norway The Centre of Excellence in Ships and Ocean Structures at NTNU is looking for highly qualified candidates for 5 -10 positions for PhD students, Post-Docs, and Visiting Researchers in the area of marine control systems. Candidates should have a background in Automatic Control or Applied Math, preferably with a specialization to nonlinear control of mechanical systems, aerospace systems or marine systems. PhD students will normally be paid 37 000 Euro per year over three or four years. Post-Docs will be hired for one or two years, and will normally be paid 46 500 Euro per year. The Centre of Excellence is presented on http://www.marin.ntnu.no/research/CoE/ and detailed instructions for applicants are found on http://www.marin.ntnu.no/research/CoE/announcement.html The application deadline is set to 15 November 2002. However, submission of applications by regular mail with email notification to Olav.Egeland@itk.ntnu.no is encouraged until a week after the publication of this eletter. Informal enquiries about the positions can be sent to Professor Olav Egeland (Olav.Egeland@itk.ntnu.no) Professor Thor I. Fossen (tif@itk.ntnu.no) Professor A. Sorensen (asgeir.sorensen@marin.ntnu.no) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Sigurd Skogestad, PhD and postdoc: NTNU, Nat Gas Res Ctr, Norway NTNU Natural Gas Research Center, Trondheim, Norway http://www.ntnu.no/ngrc 8 dr.ing. (Ph.D.) scholarships and 3 post-doc. positions available for challenging and stimulating research projects. The production, processing and conversion of natural gas are expected to be very important activities in Norway for the next 50-100 years. It is an expressed goal that Norway should become a world leading technology provider within this sector. As a result, considerable funding is made available for R&D in this area. The main objective of the Center is to provide high quality research as well as to educate candidates within the area of production, processing and conversion of natural gas. The Center works closely with international research institutions and industry, and a formal co-operation agreement with Statoil is expected to be signed in the near future. The background of the candidates could be Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and related disciplines. The Ph.D scholarships of about $1900 per month (after taxes) are normally given for four years (inluding some teaching). The post-doc's (about $2700/month) are normally recruited for two years. The persons recruited will be working in the following main research areas: 1. Integrated Processes 2. Active Control in Operation Areas 3. Process Intensification If you like, please indicate priorities regarding research areas in your application. Contact Persons 1. Professor Bjarne Foss, Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Bjarne.Foss@itk.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594476 2. Professor Truls Gundersen, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Truls.Gundersen@tev.ntnu.no, phone +47-73593721 3. Associate Professor Olav Bolland, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Olav.Bolland@tev.ntnu.no, phone +47-73591604 4. Professor Sigurd Skogestad, Department of Chemical Engineering, Sigurd.Skogestad@chemeng.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594154 5. Professor Hallvard Svendsen, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hallvard.Svendsen@chemeng.ntnu.no, phone +47-73594100 Application deadline: November 17th, 2002 Send application to one of the above (marked IME-243/02 for Ph.D. or IME- 244/02 for postdoc). Please include CV and information about results (grades) from previous studies. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Helene Frankowska , Post-Doc: CREA, Paris, France Post Doctoral positions in mathematical nonlinear control theory for periods from 3 up to 12 months are available at CREA, ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE, PARIS, FRANCE for years 2003/2006. The major research themes are stochastic and deterministic control theory with possible applications to models of economy, finance and the reinforcement learning. The following areas of applied athematics are concerned : * Deterministic and Stochastic Optimal Control under State Constraints * Stochastic Viability and Invariance * Tracking Problems, Output Regulation * First and Second Order Hamilton-Jacobi Equations These fellowships are proposed in framework of the Research Training Network "Evolution Equations for Deterministic and Stochastic Systems" of the European Commission. See http://fraise.univ-brest.fr/~eveq/ for more details on the project and requirements concerning potential candidates. Send your questions and/or applications including a CV to Helene Frankowska CREA, Ecole Polytechnique 1, Rue Descartes, 75005 Paris France tel. 33-(0)1-55-55-80-89 fax. 33-(0)1-43-25-29-44 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alina Besancon-Voda, Post-Doc: INPG, CNRS, France Post-Doctoral position in automatic control and electronics, for 12 months, starting as soon as possible (before end of 2002). Topics: "Force feedback nano-manipulator realisation for physical and biological instrumentation and for exploration of micro and nanometrical worlds using virtual reality systems". Laboratories (joint research group): ICA (INPG) and LEPES (CNRS) The candidate should have background in automatic control, electronics (hardware implementation) and software. The candidate should be less than 35 years and shouldn't have done the PhD in France or shouldn't be doing research in a French laboratory. People from these countries are permitted to apply: Australia, Canada, Korea, United States, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovac Republic, Switzerland, Turkey, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Israel, India, Romania, Russia *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Susan Frazier, Post-Doc: ISR, University of Maryland, USA Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities, Fall 2003 For Ph.D. recipients in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and related areas. The Institute for Systems Research (ISR) is an interdisciplinary research unit of the University of Maryland. Located in College Park, MD, ISR generates fundamental knowledge and technologies for integrated design for control of complex engineering systems. The following thrust areas are emphasized: Global Communications Systems; Sensor-Actuator Networks; Next-Generation Product Realization Systems; Societal Infrastructure Systems; Cross-Disciplinary Systems Education INTEREST AREAS A multi-disciplinary team of outstanding scientists and engineers is pursuing in-depth studies in the implications and applications of modern computer technology to control and communication systems technologies. Extensive industrial collaboration is an integral part of the program. ISR's research projects encompass a diverse set of systems problems; they include intelligent control of processes, electromechanical motion control, wireless communication networks, high-speed satellite and terrestrial communication networks, telemedicine systems, and virtual factories for the manufacture of electromechanical devices. While we welcome applications from qualified parties with interests in systems, control, and communications, we are especially seeking persons for research projects on the following topics: AI planning; Air traffic management; Auditory feedback in control; Auditory systems research and modeling; BioMEMS for proteomic and genomic instrumentation; Biosonar research and modeling; Computer network dynamic modeling and congestion control; Cooperative control of robots; Electric power system stability and control; Motor systems research and modeling; Neuromorphic engineering; Integrated microfluidic gas sensors; MEMS and nanofabrication; Networked control systems; Networked sensor systems; Nonlinear and geometric control of formations; Semiconductor manufacturing processes & systems; Systems engineering integration and trade-off analysis; Transportation systems; Wireless communication theory APPOINTMENTS ISR Post-doctoral appointments are available for recipients of Ph.D. degrees who have interests in systems engineering and its applications. Candidates must have received their degrees by August 31 of the same year that the appointment begins. Typically, appointments are effective from September through August. Academic excellence and outstanding potential for basic research weigh heavily in appointment selection. APPLICATION To be considered for a post-doctoral appointment, applicants must submit the following materials: - Curriculum vitae including a list of publications, - Statement of research interests and goals, including the reason one wishes to participate in this program, - Sample publications, - Three letters of recommendation, - A transcript from the institution where the Ph.D. was (or will be) earned, showing grades in courses taken. All materials must be received by the Institute for Systems Research by January 15, 2003 to qualify candidates for Fall consideration. MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Institute for Systems Research Attn: Post-Doctoral Appointment Review 2175 A.V. Williams Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 The Institute for Systems Research is a permanent state-supported institute of the University of Maryland, within the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Glenn L. Martin Institute of Technology. ISR is a self- sustaining National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jus Kocijan, Post-Doc: Jozef Stefan Inst, Slovenia Post Doctoral position in applied non-linear control of dynamic systems is available at the Department of Computer Automation and Control, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia, for a period up to 18 months. Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) degree at the time of appointment. Candidates with background in control engineering or applied mathematics with strong interest and previous experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply for the position: Applied non-linear control, Model predictive control, Non-linear systems identification, Multi-model based, Modelling and control, Hybrid and switching control. Software development skills and practical experience is desirable. The research will include theoretical studies, software development and application studies within a group of PhD students, postdocs, Master degree students and industrial collaborators. The project is funded by the European Commission under a Research Training Network. The Multi-Agent Control (MAC) network is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Maynooth, NTNU, DTU and the Jozef Stefan Insitute (participants). The University of Glasgow acts as the project coordinator. The post carry competitive stipend of up to 22000 EUR per year and offer possiblities of research related travel. The European Commission requires that the candidate is aged 35 years or less at the time of his appointment and must be a national of a Member State of the Community or of an Associated State (excluding Slovenia) or have resided in the Community for at least five year prior to the appointment. Please visit the project web site http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/mac/ for more information. Details about the individual vacancies can be found at http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/mac/vacancies.htm Send your inquieries which should include a CV with a publication list to: Dr. Jus Kocijan Jozef Stefan Institute Jamova 39 SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia tel. +386 1 4773661, E-mail: jus.kocijan@ijs.si *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Brad Paden, Post-Doc: Magnetic Moments, USA Control of Artificial Hearts Magnetic Moments, LLC in Santa Barbara, California is a spin-off from UCSB’s Center for Control Engineering and Computation (CCEC). We are working on a number of advanced control applications in medical devices and magnetic levitation. A postdoctoral position in the control of artificial hearts is currently open. Substantial coursework in both nonlinear and multivariable control is required. Opportunities exist for participation in CCEC activities and publication of research results. Please send CV’s with 2 references to Brad Paden (bpaden@mmsb.com). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alexander Lanzon, Post Doc:: National ICT Australia Ltd, Australia National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) [http://nicta.com.au/] is seeking applications from outstanding recent PhD graduates in Systems Engineering and Complex Systems disciplines for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellows. NICTA is a newly founded organisation which builds upon and benefits from the research strengths of the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales. Senior researchers in the Systems Engineering and Complex Systems Program [http://nicta.com.au/seacs.html] include Prof John Moore, Prof Brian Anderson, Prof Vic Solo and Prof Andrey Savkin. Research topics investigated by current program members include Robust and Optimal control, Hybrid systems, Hierarchical systems, Nonlinear systems, Adaptive systems, Optimisation methods and their applications. The advertised postdoctoral positions will be for periods from 3 to 5 years. Exceptionally performing researchers will be considered for future continuing appointments. Remuneration will be internationally competitive and funds will be available for research support and international conference attendance. These positions do not come with any undergraduate teaching responsibilities, although there are opportunities to be involved with high quality graduate level education. Successful applicants will be expected to be involved in the PhD student supervision process. Applicants with an interest in Systems Engineering and Complex Systems should contact Prof John Moore, the Research Program Leader, at: Prof John Moore Department of Systems Engineering Research School of Information Sciences and Engineering The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61-2-6125-8686 Fax: +61-2-6125-8660 Email: john.moore@anu.edu.au There is no closing date as this is a rolling recruitment program. Assessment of applications will commence from 18 November 2002. Further details on the application procedure and selection criteria can be found at [http://nicta.com.au/jobs/postdoc.pdf]. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jesus Pico, PreDoc and PostDoc: Valencia, Spain PreDoc and PostDoc Visiting Positions Department of Systems Eng. & Control Technical University of Valencia (Spain) Positions granted by the European Comission within the framework of the network Nonlinear and Adaptive Control (II) (http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/naco2). Period: Available for periods of 6 months up to one year. Payment: PreDocs: 1400 Euros/month. PostDocs: 1800 Euros/month. The research to be carried out may be centered on any of the lines described below, depending on the interests of the candidate. Collaboration with the other nodes of the network will be encouraged and supported. The positions are restricted to nationals of a EU member (other than Spain) or associated state, or must have resided in a EU state for at least five years. They should be aged 35 years or less. Interested candidates should send a CV to the following addresses, where further information can also be obtained: Prof. Pedro Albertos e-mail: pedro@aii.upv.es fax: (34) 963879579, tel.: (34) 963879579 Dr. Jesus Pico e-mail: jpico@aii.upv.es Research lines of interest: - Nonlinear control of mass balance systems - Identification and robust nonlinear control using interval methods - Discretization of nonlinear continuous time models - Identification of systems and associated error bounds. Robust controller design. Iterative identification and control. Linear and non-linear models *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Andrey Savkin, Research Fellow: Univ of New South Wales, Australia School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia This position is funded by the Australian Research Council and the Centre of Excellence in Guidance and Control, and will involve carrying out research in conjunction with Prof. Andrey Savkin and Dr. David Clements. The successful applicant will be appointed for a period of two years. Applicants should have a completed Ph.D. (or be close to completion) in Engineering or Mathematics with specialization in Control Theory. They should have a demonstrated ability to carry out research in one or more of the following areas: Robust Control and Filtering; Nonlinear Control; Hybrid Control Systems; Guidance. Successful applicant may be asked to teach up to one undergraduate or postgraduate course per semester. Several short term (up to one year) VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW positions are also available. Salary: $AUST 48,909 - $AUST 58,081 based on qualification and experience. Further information can be obtained from Andrey Savkin on email a.savkin@unsw.edu.au or phone 61 2 93856359 or from David Clements on email d.clements@unsw.edu.au. Applications should include the names, addresses, and emails of at least two referees. Send applications to Andrey Savkin on email or fax (61 2 93855993). Applications close 20 November 2002. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Henry A. Carlson, Research Scientist: Clear Science Corp, USA Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position of Research Scientist at Clear Science Corp. in Harford, NY. Requirements include a h.D. in Engineering or Mathematics with demonstrated experience in Control Design applied to physics-based systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for development of reduced-order models and control system design in a flow control project involving fluid dynamics. Requisite skills include programming in C++/Fortran, Mathmatica, and Matlab. Clear Science Corp. is located in the Fingerlakes region of Upstate New York near Cornell University. Co-location (in US only) may be considered to accomodate special circumstances. Salary will be competitive by industry standards based on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries including resume/CV to: Henry A. Carlson, Ph.D. Clear Science Corp. 663 Owego Hill Road Harford, NY 13784 Voice: 607-844-9171 FAX: 607-844-4150 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: T. S. Liu, Faculty Position: Nat Chiao-Tung Univ, Taiwan Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University This department intends to recruit one faculty member, starting from Feb. 1st, 2003. The requirements and qualification are described as follows: One faculty position is available in the area of Control. Applicants must have received a Ph.D. degree before Dec. 31, 2002, and should have proven record of scholarly contributions, or demonstrated potential for quality research. Those experienced in advanced research areas are especially welcomed. In addition, applicants in the Control area should be able to support teaching of the courses: Linear System Theory, Digital Control, or Electronics. For those who are interested to seek the faculty positions, described as above, please send the C.V., publication list and two recommendation letters (one of them should be from the applicantˇ¦s Ph.D. dissertation advisor) to the following address by Nov. 1, 2002 (post marked). Professor Wu-Shung Fu Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering National Chiao-Tung University Hsinchu, Taiwan 30010 Applicant should provide the e-mail address and phone number, with which the department can contact. Remind that all the documentation supplied by the applicant will not be returned after the entire recruit processes are completed. +----------------------------------------+ | | Books | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Yaochu Jin, Advanced Fuzzy Systems Design and Applications Springer/Physica Verlag (ISBN: 3-7908-1537-3) >From the Abstract In this book, fuzzy rules are designed mainly for modeling, control and optimization. Along with the discussion of the methods, several real-world application examples in the above fields, including robotics, process control and intelligent vehicle systems are described. Illustrative figures are also given to accompany the most important methods and concepts. To make the book self-contained, fundamental theories as well as a few selected advanced topics about fuzzy systems, neural networks and evolutionary algorithms have been provided. Therefore, this book is a valuable reference for researchers, practitioners and students in many fields of science and engineering. Publisher Website: http://www.springer.de/cgi-bin/search_book.pl?isbn=3-7908-1537-3 Contents Preface Chapter 1 Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems Chapter 2 Evolutionary Algorithms Chapter 3 Artificial Neural Networks Chapter 4 Conventional Data-driven Fuzzy systems Design Chapter 5 Neural Network Based Fuzzy Systems Design Chapter 6 Evolutionary Design of Fuzzy Systems Chapter 7 Knowledge Discovery by Extracting Interpretable Fuzzy Rules Chapter 8 Fuzzy Knowledge Incorporation into Neural Networks Chapter 9 Fuzzy Preferences Incorporation into Multiobjective Optimization *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Chris Hadjicostis, Coding Approaches to Fault Tolerance in Combinational and Dynamic Systems Christoforos N. Hadjicostis 216 pp., hardcover, ISBN 0-7923-7624-2, Kluwer Academic Boston, 2002. For pricing and additional information: http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-7923-7624-2 The book describes coding approaches for designing fault-tolerant systems, i.e., systems which exhibit structured redundancy in a way that enables them to distinguish between correct and incorrect results or between valid and invalid states. Since redundancy is expensive and counter-intuitive to the traditional notion of system design, the book focuses on resource-efficient methodologies that avoid excessive use of redundancy by exploiting the algorithmic or dynamic structure of a particular combinational or dynamic system. The first part of the book focuses on fault-tolerant combinational systems, providing a review of von Neumann's classical work on Probabilistic Logics (including some more recent work on noisy gates) and describing the use of arithmetic coding and algorithm-based fault-tolerant schemes in algebraic settings. The second part of the book focuses on fault tolerance in dynamic systems and also discusses how, in a dynamic system setting, one can relax the traditional assumption that the error-correcting mechanism is fault-free by using distributed error correcting mechanisms. The final chapter presents a methodology for fault diagnosis in discrete event systems that are described by Petri net models; coding techniques are used to quickly detect and identify failures. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction and Background Chapter 2: Reliable Combinational Systems out of Unreliable Components Chapter 3: ABFT for Combinational Systems Chapter 4: Redundant Implementations of Algebraic Machines Chapter 5: Redundant Implementations of Discrete-Time Linear Time-Invariant Dynamic Systems Chapter 6: Redundant Implementations of Linear Finite-State Machines Chapter 7: Unreliable Error-Correction in Dynamic Systems Chapter 8: Coding Approaches for Fault Detection and Identification in Discrete Event Systems Chapter 9: Conclusions and Future Directions *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Ole Morten Aamo and Miroslav Krstic, Flow Control by Feedback Ole Morten Aamo and Miroslav Krstic Springer, 2002, ISBN 1-85233-669-2 Tentative Price: $80 >From Springer back cover: The emergence of flow control as a field of research is owed to breakthroughs in MEMS technology, allowing instrumentation of flows on extremely short length and time scales. Dedicated to tools for control algorithm design, the book brings together control theoretic and fluid mechanics expertise in an exhaustive exposition of existing research results on stabilization and mixing of fluid flows. The contents structure is ideal for instruction on flow control as a module in fluid dynamics courses, nonlinear control courses, or courses on infinite dimensional systems. For this purpose, the book includes self contained introductory sections on Navier-Stokes equations, linear and nonlinear control, and MEMS actuators and sensors. Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GOVERNING EQUATIONS Kinematics * Conservation of Mass * Conservation of Momentum * Dimensionless Navier-Stokes * Linearized Navier-Stokes * Prototype Flows * Spatial Discretization 3. CONTROL THEORETIC PRELIMINARIES LTI Systems (LQG, H-infinity) * Nonlinear Systems (Lyapunov, Backsteppipng) 4. STABILIZATION Linearization and Reduced Order Methods * Spatial Invariance Yields Localized Control * Lyapunov stabilization approach * Suppression of Vortex Shedding 5. MIXING Dynamical Systems Approach * Destabilization of 2D Channel Flow * Optimal Mixing in 3D Pipe Flow * Particle Dispersion in Bluff Body Wakes 6. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS Controlling Small-Scale Features * MEMS Sensors and Actuators BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX Authors' web pages: http://www.marin.ntnu.no/~aamo/ http://mae.ucsd.edu/research/krstic/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Declan Bates, Robust Multivariable Control of Aerospace Systems Declan Bates and Ian Postlethwaite, Control and Instrumentation Research Group, Dept. of Engineering, University of Leicester, U.K. This new book is based on a set of lecture notes for a course on robust multivariable control of aerospace systems given at the Aerospace Engineering Department of the Technical University of Delft in 2001. The text describes the theory and application of robust control methods to a wide variety of aerospace control systems, including V/STOL aircraft, helicopters, civil transport aircraft, satellites and jet engines. Connections between robust control techniques and classical design and analysis methods used in the aerospace industry are emphasised throughout, and mathematical systems theory is minimised in favour of results that enhance insight and intuition. Topics covered in detail include: uncertainty models and robustness measures for SISO and MIMO aerospace control systems, LFT-based uncertainty modelling and mu-analysis, mixed-sensitivity H-infinity and H-infinity loop-shaping design methods, direct incorporation of flying qualities specification via two degree-of- freedom design, model and controller order reduction, anti-windup, bumpless transfer and scheduling of multivariable aerospace control systems. Audience: The book will be of interest to students who have taken at least one course in classical flight dynamics and control, and who wish to understand both the advantages and limitations of modern robust control techniques for aerospace applications. The book should also be of interest to researchers and industrial practitioners working in the area of aerospace control systems. Published by: DUP Science, Delft University Press, 2002, ISBN: 90-407-2317-6 +----------------------------------------+ | | Journals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H. Kwakernaak, Contents: Automatica, December, 2002 Volume 38, Issue 12 For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions visit http://www.autsubmit.com Regular papers B. Ninness, S. Gibson Quantifying the accuracy of Hammerstein model estimation C. A. Woolsey and N. E. Leonard Stabilizing underwater vehicle motion using internal rotors E.G. Gilbert and I. Kolmanovsky Nonlinear tracking control in the presence of state and control constraints: A generalized reference governor Brief papers Zhi-Hong Guan, Guanrong Chen, Xinghuo Yu, Yi Qin Robust decentralized stabilization for a class of large- scale time-delay uncertain impulsive dynamical systems V. V. Patel, G. Deodhare, T. Viswanath Some applications of randomized algorithms for control system design Y. I. Lee, B. Kouvaritakis, M. Cannon Constrained receding horizon predictive control for nonlinear systems M. Steinbuch Repetitive control for systems with uncertain period-time M. J. Grimble Controller performance benchmarking and tuning using generalized minimum variance control Delin Chu, M. Malabre Numerically reliable design for propertional and derivative state-feedback decoupling controller B. Codrons, B. D. O. Anderson, M. Gevers Closed-loop identification with an unstable or nonminimum phase controller G. Ferrari-Trecate, F. A. Cuzzola, D. Mignone, M. Morari Analysis of discrete-time piecewise affine and hybrid systems F. Andreev, D. Auckly, S. Gosavi, L. Kapitanski, A.Kelkar, W. White Matching, linear systems, and the ball and beam Y. Boers, H. Driessen Hybrid state estimation: A target tracking application Yong Feng, Xinghuo Yu, Zhihong Man Non-singular adaptive terminal sliding mode control of rigid manipulators L. Menini, A. Tornambe Velocity observers for non-linear mechanical systems subject to non-smooth impacts B. E. A. Milani Piecewise-affine Lyapunov functions for discrete-time linear systems with saturating controls Technical communiques M. Ishitobi, K. Kashiwamoto Nyquist stability criterion of intrinsic zeros for continuous-time pure imaginary zeros Correspondence items Christopher J. Damaren Comments on "Fully magnetic attitude control for spacecraft subject to gravity gradient" Book reviews I. Mareels, R. Akmeliawati Flight control systems, practical issues in design and implementation, by Roger W. Pratt Bradley E. Bishop Behavior-based robotics, by Ronald C. Arkin *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Cheryl Stewart, Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control August 2002 Stabilization of a class of underactuated mechanical systems via interconnection and damping assignment Ortega, R.; Spong, M.W.; Gomez-Estern, F.; Blankenstein, G. Page(s): 1218 -1233 Perturbation analysis for online control and optimization of stochastic fluid models Cassandras, C.G.; Wardi, Y.; Melamed, B.; Sun, G.; Panayiotou, C.G. Page(s): 1234 -1248 Adaptive control of nonlinearly parameterized systems: the smooth feedback case Wei Lin; Chunjiang Qian Page(s): 1249 -1266 Optimal resource allocation in new product development projects: a control- theoretic approach Yanfeng Wang; Perkins, J.R.; Khurana, A. Page(s): 1267 -1276 Finite sample properties of indirect nonparametric closed-loop identification Welsh, J.S.; Goodwin, G.C. Page(s): 1277 -1292 Discontinuous feedback stabilization of minimum-phase semilinear infinite- imensional systems with application to chemical tubular reactor Orlov, Y.; Dochain, D. Page(s): 1293 -1304 An analysis and design method for discrete-time linear systems under nested saturation Bateman, A.; Zongli Lin Page(s): 1305 -1310 A novel error observer-based adaptive output feedback approach for control of uncertain systems Hovakimyan, N.; Nardi, F.; Calise, A.J. Page(s): 1310 -1314 Cheap control performance of a class of nonright-invertible nonlinear systems Braslavsky, J.H.; Middleton, R.H.; Freudenberg, J.S. Page(s): 1314 -1319 On identifiability of linear time-delay systems Orlov, Y.; Belkoura, L.; Richard, J.P.; Dambrine, M. Page(s): 1319 -1324 Global estimation of n unknown frequencies Marino, R.; Tomei, P. Page(s): 1324 -1328 Finite sample properties of system identification methods Campi, M.C.; Weyer, E. Page(s): 1329 -1334 A globally stabilizing hybrid variable structure control strategy Ferrara, A.; Magnani, L.; Scattolini, R. Page(s): 1334 -1337 Tracking trajectories of feedforward systems Mazenc, F.; Bowong, S. Page(s): 1338 -1342 Optimal control of a resource-sharing multiprocessor with periodic maintenance Kogan, K.; Lou, S.; Herbon, A. Page(s): 1342 -1346 Controller synthesis for sign-invariant impulse response Darbha, S.; Bhattacharyya, S.P. Page(s): 1346 -1351 Stationary filter for linear minimum mean square error estimator of discrete- time markovian jump systems Costa, O.L.V.; Guerra, S. Page(s): 1351 -1356 Global stabilization of cascade systems by C/sup 0/ partial-state feedback Wei Lin; Pongvuthithum, R. Page(s): 1356 -1362 Periodic stabilization of look-ahead filters in VLSI implementation Cishen Zhang; Lihua Xie Page(s): 1362 -1366 Aircraft turbofan engine linear model with uncertain eigenvalues Leibov, R. Page(s): 1367 -1369 Asymptotic learning control for a class of cascaded nonlinear uncertain systems Zhihua Qu; Jianxin Xu Page(s): 1369 -1376 Repeatability of inverse kinematics algorithms for mobile manipulators Tchon, K. Page(s): 1376 -1380 Nonrobustness of closed-loop stability for infinite-dimensional systems under sample and hold Rebarber, R.; Townley, S. Page(s): 1381 -1385 The polynomial approach to the LQ non-gaussian regulator problem Germani, A.; Mavelli, G. Page(s): 1385 -1391 Motion and shape identification with vision and range Takahashi, S.; Ghosh, B.K. Page(s): 1392 -1396 On nonlinear controllability and series expansions for lagrangian systems with dissipative forces Cortes, J.; Martinez, S.; Bullo, F. Page(s): 1396 -1401 Controllability of switched linear systems Guangming Xie; Dazhong Zheng; Long Wang Page(s): 1401 -1405 Comment on "A new method for the nonlinear transformation of means and covariances in filters and estimators" Lefebvre, T.; Bruyninckx, H.; De Schutter, J. Page(s): 1406 -1408 Comment on "A new method for the nonlinear transformation of means and covariances in filters and estimators" [authors' reply] Julier, S.; Uhlmann, J. Page(s): 1408 -1409 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jen Samuels, Managing Editor, Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Vol. 25, No. 6, Nov./Dec. 2002 FULL-LENGTH PAPERS Adaptive Output Feedback for High-Bandwidth Flight Control N. Kim, A. J. Calise, N. Hovakimyan, J. V. R. Prasad, E. Corban, pp. 993 Strictly Positive Real H2 Controller Synthesis via Iterative Algorithms for Convex Optimization T. Shimomura and S. P. Pullen, pp. 1003 Hierarchical Approach to Adaptive Control for Improved Flight Safety M. Idan, M. Johnson, A. J. Calise, pp. 1012 Spherical µ with Application to Flight Control Analysis S. Ishimoto and F. Terui, pp. 1021 Modeling and Computing Worst-Case Uncertainty Combinations for Flight Control Systems Analysis T. Mannchen, D. G. Bates, I. Postlethwaite, pp. 1029 Blending Methodology of Linear Parameter Varying Control Synthesis of F-16 Aircraft System J.-Y. Shin, G. J. Balas, M. A. Kaya, pp. 1040 Adaptive Estimation Methodology for Helicopter Blade Structural Damage Detection J. Alkahe, Y. Oshman, O. Rand, pp. 1049 Clohessy-Wiltshire Equations Modified to Include Quadratic Drag T. Carter and M. Humi, pp. 1058 Local Regularization of the Restricted Elliptic Three-Body Problem in Rotating Coordinates J. A. Kechichian, pp. 1064 High-Fidelity Linearized J2 Model for Satellite Formation Flight S. A. Schweighart and R. J. Sedwick, pp. 01073 Spacecraft Adaptive Attitude and Power Tracking with Variable Speed Control Moment Gyroscopes H. Yoon and P. Tsiotras, 1081 Lidar-Based Hazard Avoidance for Safe Landing on Mars A. E. Johnson, A. R. Klumpp, J. B. Collier, A. A. Wolf, pp. 1091 Error Analysis of a Low-Low Satellite-to-Satellite Tracking Mission J. Kim and B. D. Tapley, pp. 1100 Dynamics/Control of a Radio Telescope Receiver Supported by a Tethered Aerostat M. Nahon, G. Gilardi, C. Lambert, pp. 1107 Influence of Wind Speed on Airship Dynamics J. R. Azinheira, E. C. de Paiva, S. S. Bueno, pp. 1116 Two-Bar Model for the Dynamics and Stability of Electrodynamic Tethers J. Peláez M. Ruiz O. López-Rebollal, E. C. Lorenzini, M. L. Cosmo, pp. 1125 Functional Analysis Approach to Minimum Energy Maneuver Problem for Flexible Space Structures H. A. Fujii and S. Suda, pp. 1136 Target Association Using Detection Methods J. D. Wolfe and J. L. Speyer, pp. 1143 Observability Analysis of Six-Degree-of-Freedom Configuration Determination Using Vector Observations D. Sun and J. L. Crassidis, pp. 1149 ENGINEERING NOTES Inverse Dynamics of Aircraft via Reduced-Order Shooting Methods F. Bernelli-Zazzera, G. Cappello, P. Mantegazza, pp. 1158 Recurrent Neural Network Adaptive Control of Wing-Rock Motion C.-M. Lin and C.-F. Hsu, pp. 1163 Angular Velocity Determination Directly from Star Tracker Measurements J. L. Crassidis, pp. 1165 BOOK REVIEW Review of Analytical Dynamics, D. A. Levinson and A. K. Banerjee, pp. 1169 Subject Index, pp. 1171 Author Index, pp. 1176 Chronological Index, pp. 1178 Book Review Index, pp. 1184 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans Schneider, Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications Volume 355, Issues 1-3, Pages 1-315 (1 November 2002) Some results on complete Lie superalgebras, Pages 1-14 Li Yun Wang and Dao Ji Meng Computation of sparse circulant permanents via determinants, Pages 15-34 B. Codenotti and G. Resta Weighted zeta functions of digraphs, Pages 35-48 Hirobumi Mizuno and Iwao Sato Small polynomial matrix presentations of nonnegative matrices, Pages 49-70 Mike Boyle and Douglas Lind Matrices with doubly signed generalized inverses, Pages 71-84 Jia-Yu Shao and Jin-Ling He The (matrix) discriminant as a determinant, Pages 85-101 Beresford N. Parlett Additive idempotence preservers, Pages 103-117 B. Kuzma Gaussian quadrature formulae for matrix weights, Pages 119-146 Antonio J. Duran and Beatriz Polo Decomposition of Riesz frames and wavelets into a finite union of linearly independent sets, Pages 147-159 Ole Christensen and Alexander M. Lindner On Grassmannians over *-rings, Pages 161-172 Marek Golasiski and Francisco Gomez Ruiz Multiplicative preservers on semigroups of matrices, Pages 173-186 Wai-Shun Cheung, Shaun Fallat and Chi-Kwong Li Upper and lower bounds for ranks of matrix expressions using generalized inverses, Pages 187-214 Yongge Tian Construction of irreducible relative invariant of the prehomogeneous vector space , Pages 215-222 Katsutoshi Amano, Masaki Fujigami and Takeyoshi Kogiso Perturbation of quadrics, Pages 223-239 Josep Clotet, M. Dolors Magret and Xavier Puerta Integral Jordan decomposition of matrices, Pages 241-261 Inder Bir S. Passi, Klaus W. Roggenkamp and Marcos Soriano Ranks of tensors, secant varieties of Segre varieties and fat points, Pages 263-285 M. V. Catalisano, A. V. Geramita and A. Gimigliano Sharp upper bounds for the Laplacian graph eigenvalues, Pages 287-295 Yong-Liang Pan Stability and inertia theorems for generalized Lyapunov equations, Pages 297-314 Tatjana Stykel Author index, Page 315 Editorial Board, Pages ii-iii Volume 356, Issues 1-3, Pages 1-275 (15 November 2002) Special Issue on Algebraic Graph Theory Special Editors: D. Cvetkovic, W. Haemers, P. Rowlinson Editorial board, pp ii-iii Preface, pp 1-2 Chromatic polynomials and representations of the symmetric group, pp 3-26 N. Biggs Unicyclic graphs with maximal energy, pp 27-36 Y. Hou, I. Gutman, C.-W. Woo Constructing fullerene graphs from their eigenvalues and angles, pp 37-56 D. Cvetkovic, P. Fowler, P. Rowlinson, D. Stevanovic The complement of the path is determined by its spectrum, pp 57-65 M. Doob, W.H. Haemers On the components of NEPS of connected bipartite graphs, pp 66-92 D. Stevanovic The Hermitian two-graph and its code, pp 79-93 W.H. Haemers, E. Kuijken The changes in indices of modified graphs, pp 95-101 Z. Bo Some results on graph spectra, pp 103-111 E.M. Hagos The characteristic polynomial of the Laplacian of graphs in (a,b)-linear classes, pp 113-121 C.S. Oliveira, N.M. Maia de Abreu, S. Jurkiewicz Exponents of tuples of nonnegative matrices, pp 123-134 D.D. Olesky, B. Shader, P. van den Driessche Star complements and switching in graphs, pp 135-143 P. Rowlinson, P.S. Jackson Polynomial reconstruction and terminal vertices, pp 145-156 I. Sciriha The subconstituent algebra of a distance-regular graph; thin modules with endpoint one, pp 157-187 P. Terwilliger Graphs with least eigenvalue -2; a historical survey and recent developments in maximal exceptional graphs, pp 189-210 D. Cvetkovic Computers and discovery in algebraic graph theory, pp 211-230 P. Hansen, H. Melot On automorphisms of circulant digraphs on p^m vertices, p an odd prime, pp 231-252 I. Kovacs Forest matrices around the Laplacian matrix, pp 253-274 P. Chebotarev, R. Agaev Author index pp 275 +----------------------------------------+ | | Conferences | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Maja Matijasevic, 11th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation Rodos Palace Hotel, Rhodes, Greece June 17-20, 2003 http://med03.rasip.fer.hr Co-sponsored by Mediterranean Control Association and IEEE Control Systems Society The MED'03 conference will provide an opportunity for the academic and industrial community to address new challenges, share solutions and discuss future research directions. A broad range of topics is proposed, following current trends of combining control/systems theory with software/ communication technologies, as well as new developments in robotics and mechatronics, with the goal of strengthening cooperation of control and automation scientists with industry. CONFERENCE VENUE The conference will be held at the Rodos Palace Resort Hotel and Convention Center on the island of Rhodes in Greece. IMPORTANT DATES January 17, 2003: Full Papers, Proposals, Due February 28, 2003: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection March 31, 2003: Final, Camera Ready Papers, Due GENERAL CHAIRS Frank L. Lewis (ARRI, University of Texas at Arlington, USA) E-mail: flewis@controls.uta.edu Kimon P. Valavanis (DPEM, Technical University of Crete, Greece) E-mail: kimonv@dpem.tuc.gr CONTACT / PROGRAM CHAIR Dr. Stjepan Bogdan Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb Unska 3 HR-10000 Zagreb, CROATIA E-mail: stjepan.bogdan@fer.hr Tel: +385 (0)1 6129-796 Fax: +385 (0)1 6129-809 Ongoing updates about this conference, including a call for papers, and submission guidelines may be found at http://med03.rasip.fer.hr *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Robin Qiu, 2003 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man & Cybernetics October 5-8, 2003 Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C., USA. In light of the world's recent forced awareness of its vulnerability to many kinds of attack, the theme for this conference is System Security and Assurance. Papers relating to this topic are especially solicited, including those in the areas of security, intrusion/eavesdrop detection in computer, communication and other systems, fault tolerance, threat diagnosis, and safe architectures. In addition, and as always, the SMC Conference aims to provide a forum for presentation and discussion of the state of the art in systems engineering, in human systems & human/machine interactions, and in the broad field of cybernetics. Other themes are: Systems Modeling and Control; Manufacturing Systems; Decision Support Systems/Informatics; Intelligent Systems; Data Mining and Management; Fuzzy Systems; Quality/Reliability & Systems Engineering; Internet/Electronic Commerce; Human/Machine Systems; Soft Computing; Image Processing and Pattern Recognition; Intelligent Transport Systems; Petri Nets & Discrete Event Systems; Computational Intelligence. Important Dates: January 17, 2003: Deadline for proposals for tutorial sessions. February 12, 2003: Deadline for proposals for invited sessions. March 19, 2003: Deadline for abstracts for regular papers. May 5, 2003: Acceptance/Rejection notification. June 23, 2003: Final camera-ready papers due in electronic form. Call for Contributed Papers: Prospective authors are invited to submit their single-page paper proposals electronically through the conference website. These proposals should be concise, but contain sufficient detail and references to allow critical review. Each proposal will be judged by at least two referees. Call for Invited Sessions: The goal of invited sessions (5 papers) and tracks (at least two sessions) is to provide a focused discussion of new or innovative topics. Each organizer must submit a proposal, including the title of the session, authors with contact information, and one-page proposals from each author. Conference Website: http://www.ieee-smc.org/ieee-smc/conferences *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: M. Fikar, 14th International Conference on Process Control Strbske Pleso, High Tatras, Slovak Republic June 8 - 11, 2003 The 14th conference PC'03 will be held in the hotel Banik in Strbske Pleso, beautifully located in the heart of the High Tatras mountains, northern Slovakia. SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE The objective of the conference is to bring together theoretical experts and control systems specialists, to evaluate the new possibilities of techniques, design procedures and instruments in process control projects. Papers for presentation may range from theoretically rigorous research works to industrial applications. TOPICS 1. Linear and Non-linear Control System Design 2. System Identification and Modelling of Processes 3. Process Measurements and Devices 4. Optimisation Problems (including H2, Hinf, ...) 5. Robust and Adaptive Control 6. Simulation and Education 7. Intelligent Control Systems 8. Information Technologies in Automation 9. Applications and Case Studies IMPORTANT DATES January 15, 2003 Submission of abstracts February 15, 2003 Notification of acceptation/rejection April 15, 2003 Submission of camera-ready papers and conference fee payment June 8-11, 2003 Conference SUBMISSION The structured abstract (200/400 words) should indicate: 1. Title 2. Authors and Mailing Address 3. Keywords 4. Problem Statement 5. Main Results - Contribution One of the authors is supposed to take part in the conference. Papers should be written in English (no page restrictions). The working languages will be English, Slovak, Czech (English preferred). REGISTRATION FEE The fee is 220 USD, including the conference and exhibitions, conference proceedings, hotel accommodation, all meals, and welcome party. INFORMATION For submission, further, and updated information, visit http://www.ka.chtf.stuba.sk/pc03 or write to 1. e-mail: pc03@ka.chtf.stuba.sk 2. Department of Information Engineering and Process Control, FCHPT STU, Radlinskeho 9, 812 37 Bratislava Slovak Republic tel.: (+421) (2) 52495269, fax: (+421) (2) 52496469 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Margarita V. Grishina, 10th St Petersburg International Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems May 26-28, 2003 , Saint Petersburg, Russia CONFERENCE TOPICS * Integrated navigation systems for marine, land and aerospace applications * Guidance, navigation, and control components and systems for vehicle applications * Sensors, algorithms, and software * High precision systems * Inertial and other autonomous systems * Micromechanics and its applications * Geodesy and surveying applications * Attitude determination * Testing * GLONASS, Galileo, GPS and augmentation systems CONFERENCE LANGUAGES The Conference languages are English and Russian. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman - Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Prof. V. Peshekhonov - Russia IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for receipt of abstracts is 1 December 2002. Applications of non-authors interested in participating in the Conference should be sent to the Organizing Committee by 15 February 2003. Fax: +7(812) 232 33 76, e-mail: elprib@online.ru CONTACT ADDRESS State Research Center of Russia Central Scientific & Research Institute Elektropribor 30, Malaya Posadskaya St., Saint Petersburg, 197046 Russia Tel: +7(812) 238 81 57 Fax: +7(812) 232 33 76 e-mail: elprib@online.ru INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET http://www.elektropribor.spb.ru (Section "Conferences") *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Derong Liu, Contemporary Issues in Systems Stability and Control with Applications A Workshop in Honor of Anthony N. Michel Notre Dame, Indiana April 5, 2003 http://liu.ece.uic.edu/workshop On April 5, 2003, the University of Notre Dame will host a one-day workshop in honor of Anthony N. Michel on the occasion of his retirement. Tony has served on the faculty at Notre Dame since 1984. He has served as the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering from 1984 to 1988 and as the Matthew H. McCloskey Dean of Engineering from 1988 to 1998. Prior to that, he was on the faculty at Iowa State University for 16 years. Tony has been a pioneer in many research fields including large scale dynamical systems, nonlinear systems stability analysis, recurrent neural networks, and recently, qualitative analysis of hybrid dynamical systems. He has also rendered extensive service to our community as General Chair of the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, General Chair of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems, President of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, just to name a few. For more information about Tony's career highlights, please go to http://liu.ece.uic.edu/workshop. The workshop will provide a venue for researchers, colleagues, friends, and students to honor Tony's contributions while discussing contemporary issues in nonlinear systems stability analysis. Speakers at the workshop will discuss topics ranging from stability analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems to many application areas. The workshop will be held in the DeBartolo Hall located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Parking is available near the campus entrance at the Guest Parking Lot on Notre Dame Avenue. For more information about the workshop, please contact the General Chair, Panos Antsaklis, at antsaklis.1@nd.edu, (574) 631-5792 or contact the Program Chair, Derong Liu, at dliu@ece.uic.edu, (312) 355-4475 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jie Huang, 42nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control December 9-12, 2003 The Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii USA http://www2.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~ycliu/cdc03/index.html Sponsors: IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS), Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Co-sponsors: Society of Instrument a Control Engineers, Japan (SICE) and the European Union Control Association (EUCA). TECHNICAL PROGRAM: The 2003 CDC will feature contributed and invited papers, as well as tutorial sessions and workshops. In addition to the standard oral presentations, the 2003 CDC will also feature poster/interactive (P/I) papers in order to encourage exchange of information with the audience. The conference will cover a broad range of topics relevant to all aspects of the theory and practice of control and automation. A Student Best Paper competition will be held at the 2003 CDC. PAPER SUBMISSION: Please check the full Call For Papers on the website prior to any submission. The submission procedure for all Contributed Papers, Poster/Interactive Papers, and Invited Sessions is on-line via the Internet. Please check the CDC website for details and URL for submission. All submissions are due March 1, 2003. Subsequently, instructions for preparation and submission of accepted manuscripts for the Proceedings will be posted on the conference site. CONFERENCE VENUE: The 42nd IEEE CDC will be held at the Hyatt Regency Maui, Hawaii on December 9-12, 2003. Information about the hotel can found at: http://www.maui.hyatt.com/ TRAVEL: Direct international flights arrive and depart from Maui's Kahului airport. Travel assistance is available for participants from developing nations and for students. Please see the website for details. General Chair Professor Frank L. Lewis Automation and Robotics Research Institute The University of Texas at Arlington 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S Ft. Worth, Texas 76118-7115, USA Tel: +1 (817)-272-5972, Fax. +1 (817)-272-5989 Email: flewis@controls.uta.edu Program Chair Professor Chaouki T. Abdallah Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-1356, USA Tel: +1 (505) 277-0298, Fax: +1 (505) 277-1439 Email: chaouki@eece.unm.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Yaodong Pan, IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2003 Columbus, OH, USA, June 9-11, 2003 CALL FOR PAPERS The Intelligent Vehicles (IV) Symposium is one of two professional meetings annually sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation System Council. IV is an open forum on basic research, present and future applications for Intelligent Vehicles and Intelligent Infrastructures. This symposium is characterized by a single session format so that all the attendees remain in a single room for multilateral communications in an informal atmosphere. As another tradition, the meetings have enthusiastic participation from industry, as well as research centers and universities. Papers dealing with all aspects of vehicle-related intelligent systems and cooperation between vehicles and infrastructures are solicited for IV2003. Topics include: Driver Assistance & Inform. Systems; Driver monitoring; Infrastructure Intelligence; Special Automated Road Vehicles; Impact on Traffic Flows; System Architectures; Imaging and Vision; Human-machine Interfaces; Communications and Networks; Impact on Drivers; Sensors; Vehicle Control; Active Safety; AHS PAPER SUBMISSION: Prospective authors are requested to send an extended abstract by e-mail, preferably through the Web page no later than December 1st, 2002. The extended abstract must be 2 to 4 pages including figures with enough detail for review for content and appropriateness. A separate cover page should include (1) the title of the paper, (2) the name of the authors, (3) the name, mailing address, telephone and fax number, and e-mail address of the contact author. Special session organization is encouraged. Organizers should contact Dr. Sadayuki Tsugawa with a proposal by November 1st, 2002. TUTORIAL and TOURS Tutorial sessions and tours are going to be held on June 8. DEADLINES Extended Abstracts due for review: December 1st, 2002 Organized Session Proposal: November 1st, 2002 Notification of acceptance: February 1st, 2003 Camera-ready full paper for proceedings due: April 1st, 2003 IV2003 website http://eewww.eng.ohio-state.edu/~umit/IV2003 General Chair/Conference Secretariat (IV2003@ee.eng.ohio-state.edu) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alexander Fradkov, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "PHYSICS AND CONTROL" (PhysCon 2003) August, 20-22, 2003, Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA ( www.physcon.ru ) The topics for the Conference PhysCon03 include but are not limited to: - Nonlinear dynamics and control; - Quantum information and control; - Molecular dynamics and control; - Control of bifurcations, oscillations and chaos; - Modeling and identification of physical systems; - Complexity and adaptivity; - Synchronization in micro- and macroworld; - Self-organization and control of nanostructures; - Microelectromechanical systems; - Applications in science and technology (control of lasers, control of plasma, beam control, control of turbulence, chaotic mixing, control in chemistry, biology, medicine). INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: The Nobel Laureat 2000 in Physics, Academician of RAS, Zh.I.ALFEROV Academician of RAS, V.G.PESHEKHONOV SUBMISSION OF CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: The Organizing Committee invites the prospective authors to submit their full text draft papers (4-6 two-column pages) by December 15, 2002 to the Organizing Committee. All contributions will be subject to reviewing. The title should be followed by the authors' names, affiliations, addresses (including FAX and E-mail address) and abstracts (60-100 words). Electronic submission in PDF or PS formats is preferable. SUBMISSION OF INVITED SESSIONS PROPOSALS: Authors are encouraged to organize invited sessions focused on topics of special interest. The invited session proposal should contain the letter from the organizer explaining the scope and importance of the proposed theme. The list of 5-6 contributions including the title, authors' full names, affiliations, e-mails and extended abstracts (1-2 pages) of each paper should be attached. The invited session proposals should be submitted to the Organizing Committee by December 15, 2002. They will be reviewed according to standard procedures. ADDRESS OF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Prof.A.L.Fradkov, Institute for Problems of Mechanical Engineering 61 Bolshoy ave. V.O., 199178, St.Petersburg, RUSSIA Tel: +7(812)321-4766, Fax: +7(812)321-4771 E-mail: info@physcon.ru *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Mitch Kokar, Integration of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems: KIMAS'03: Modeling, Exploration, and Engineering Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge MA 1-3 October 2003 http://www.ieee-boston.org/kimas03.htm Sponsored by IEEE Boston Section in cooperation with IEEE NN Society and IEEE SMC Society, AAAI, INNS, US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, DARPA General Chair L. Perlovsky, US AF Program Chair A. Meystel, Drexel University The following fundamental ideas will be the focal themes at this conference: 1. Models and Similarity Measures for Image Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Situation Analysis 2. Multiagent Calculus: Theoretical Fundamentals for Analysis of Knowledge Intensive Systems 3. Multiresolutional Systems for Knowledge Representation 4. Mechanisms of Integration: Algorithms and Processes of Generalization/Instantiation 5. Architectures of Intellect-like Computational Processes 6. Search for Exploring Bodies of Data, Information, and Knowledge 7. Hypotheses Generation and Disambiguation in Knowledge Intensive Systems Researchers from academia, commerce, and defense research centers will exchange ideas. Program managers will inform on the directions of research and development. The conference will include invited and contributed sessions, plenary lectures and discussions, and tutorials. A 1 - 2 page abstract may be submitted. The deadline for submission is 1 February 2003. Electronic submissions may be sent to: alex@impact.drexel.edu Hard copy submissions may be sent to: Alex Meystel KIMAS '03 Technical Program Chair ECE Dept., Drexel University Philadelphia, PA, USA 19104 Deadlines Proposals for tutorials and sessions 1 December 2002 Abstract due 1 February 2003 Notification of acceptance 1 March, 2003 Paper due 1 July, 2003 For more information about the conference scope and other general information, please visit the conference web site. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: R. Cortesao, 11th International Conference on Advanced Robotics, ICAR 2003 University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal June 30- July 3, 2003 http://www.isr.uc.pt/icar03 Technical Co-Sponsors: IEEE-RAS, IEEE-IES, RSJ, JARA, ISR ICAR 2003 continues to follow the scope of this conference series of promoting state of the art information exchange and international cooperation in the field of advanced robotics. Paper and Video Submissions Authors are invited to submit full papers in PDF format through the conference website. Digital video submission is welcome associated with a paper submission. Tutorials and Workshops Proposals for tutorials and workshops that address topics related to the conference themes are welcome. Special Sessions Special sessions consist of four/five related papers that are submitted through the regular review process. Industry-Focused Sessions Industry-oriented papers are also solicited. By bringing together researchers from industry and academia, the Technical Program Committee hopes to foster collaboration and promote transfer of ideas among these communities. IMPORTANT DATES December 1, 2002: Proposals for workshop/tutorials December 15, 2002: Submission of papers, videos, and special sessions December 15, 2002: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance March 15, 2003: Notification of paper acceptance April 30, 2003: Submission of final camera-ready papers and videos Rui Cortesao ICAR 2003 Publicity Co-Chair *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alessandro Astolfi, 2nd IFAC Workshop on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control 3-5 April 2003 Seville, Spain http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03 New technologies have created engineering problems where successful controller designs must account for nonlinear effects, yet existing theory for general nonlinear systems often proves insufficient. Moreover, most of the existing nonlinear control design methods do not take into account the physical properties of the system and tend to compensate for any nonlinear effect. However, it has been recognised that nonlinearities are not necessarily a drawback and several beneficial nonlinear phenomena exist. The workshop will present new approaches to nonlinear control that exploit the structure and the properties of mechanical and electromechanical system, namely the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian structure. This workshop will cover new developments in nonlinear control theory, design methods and applications where techniques have been effectively tailored to exploit the mechanical and electromechanical system structure. The workshop program will include contributed papers as well as a number of invited papers by leading international authorities. In-depth discussions by all participants on basic problems and future directions will be encouraged. Topics to be covered include among others: - control of mechanical, electromechanical and electrical systems - control of autonomous vehicles - Hamiltonian and Lagrangian control systems - use of symplectic, Poisson and Dirac structures in control - role of symmetry, reduction and integrability in control - analysis of global phase space structure and qualitative phenomena with application to control - effect of physical and feedback-controlled dissipation - nonholonomic control systems - geometric nonlinear control of Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - tracking and regulation for Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - infinite dimensional Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - control of mechanical and electromechanical systems in the presence of delays and transmission lines Important Deadlines Submission of draft papers: 30 November, 2002 Notification of acceptance: 15 January, 2003 Final paper submission: 15 February, 2003 Further information may be found on the workshop web site: http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03 Contact address: Silvia Vallejo. Workshop Secretariat Depto. de Ing. de Sistemas y Automática Escuela Superior de Ingenieros Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n 41092 Sevilla, SPAIN Phone: +34 95 4487386 Fax: +34 95 4487340 Email: lhmnlc03@esi.us.es *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Darko Musicki, Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion (Fusion 2003) ISIF - International Society of Information Fusion 8 - 11 July 2003 Cairns, Australia http://www.Fusion2003.org INTRODUCTION The Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion, Fusion 2003, will be held at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns, Queensland, Australia on July 8 - 11, 2003. This international four-day conference is intended to provide a forum for scientists and engineers to working in all aspects of information fusion. Topics of Interest A. Theoretical and Technical Advances Information modeling and learning, probability and statistics, fuzzy sets and rough sets, fuzzy logic and expert systems methods, possibility theory, evidential reasoning, random sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms, neuro-mimetic approaches, artificial intelligence, logic, Bayesian methods, stochastic methods, processing of imprecise information, nonlinear estimation and filtering, semiotics, other emerging methodologies B. Algorithms and Systems Target detection and tracking, target recognition and classification, data association, sensor registration, situation assessment, image or sensor data fusion, pattern recognition, machine intelligence, database fusion, knowledge-based systems, data mining, sensor or resource management, valuation-based systems, integrated systems, distributed systems, system design, computer network security, algorithms and performance, hardware and software issues C. Applications Radar and communications, signal and image processing, defense systems, robotics and control, manufacturing and automation, diagnostics and fault detection, vehicles and transportation systems, navigation, positioning and guidance, GPS technologies, economy, business and finance, surveillance and situation assessment, remote sensing and geo-information, medicine, biology, and diagnostics, information systems and decision aid, data acquisition and testing, machine vision and learning, security and safety applications, other applications IMPORTANT DATES - Special sessions due: 15 January 2003 - Draft Papers Submission: 1 February 1 2003 - Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2003 - Camera Ready Submissions: 15 May 15 2003 - Conference: 8-11 July 2003 CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective organizers are requested to send a session proposal to Branko Ristic (Branko.Ristic@dsto.defence.gov.au). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Lorenzo Farina, International Symposium on POSITIVE SYSTEMS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "La Sapienza" Roma, Italy, 28-30 August 2003 Positive Systems are systems in which the relevant variables assume nonnegative values. These systems are quite common in applications where variables represent positive quantities such as populations, consumption of goods, densities of chemical species, probabilities. The aim of the Symposium is of joining together researchers working on different areas such as economy, biomedicine, chemistry, telecommunications, and so on in order to provide a multidisciplinary forum where they have the opportunity of exchange ideas and compare results in a unifying framework. The symposium is co-sponsored by the IEEE Control System Society and the Proceedings of the Symposium will be published as a volume of the Springer Lectures Notes in Control and Information Sciences. TOPICS OF INTEREST Submissions are invited in all areas pertaining to the analysis and applications of: Positive Systems; Compartmental Systems; Markov and Hidden Markov Models; Queueing Systems; Biological Models; Max-Plus Algebra; 2D Systems; Behavioral Approach; Constrained Control and Optimization; Nonnegative Matrices; Traffic Models; Nonlinear Systems; Economics Reports on case studies and papers emphasizing links between positive systems and the specific field of application are particularly encouraged. IMPORTANT DATES Submission deadlines: January 10, 2003 Notification of acceptance: February 25, 2003 Final versions due: March 20, 2003 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Prospective authors are invited to submit a paper, maximum of 12 double- spaced, typed pages in 12pt format on the topics indicated and others falling within the scope of the symposium. Papers will be refereed by the Program Committee of the symposium. All papers must be submitted by e-mail in portable document format (PDF) or postscript format (PS). The file name must be the surname of the first author, in the case of multiple papers with the same first author, please add a number. The e-mail address is posta03@dis.uniroma1.it. The first page should contain: - the title of the paper, - each author's name and affiliation, - complete contact information for the corresponding author (postal and e- mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers), and an abstract. Full versions of the accepted submissions will be published in the Springer LNCIS series. The proceedings will be available at the workshop. VENUE The Symposium will be held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "La Sapienza." SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Luca Benvenuti (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy) Alberto De Santis (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy) Lorenzo Farina (Universitŕ di Roma "La Sapienza", Italy) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To stay informed about POSTA 2003, refer to the symposium web-page. Luca BENVENUTI, Alberto DE SANTIS, Lorenzo FARINA Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica "A. Ruberti" Universita degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" Via Eudossiana, 18 00184 Roma, Italy Tel: +39-06-44585-973 +39-06-44585-352 +39-06-44585-690 Fax.: +39-06-44585-367 E-mails: luca.benvenuti@uniroma1.it, desantis@dis.uniroma1.it, lorenzo.farina@uniroma1.it web page: http://www.dis.uniroma1.it/~posta03/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Oleg Stoukatch, The IEEE-Siberian Conf on Control and Communications The IEEE-Siberian conference SIBCON-2003 is aimed to offers opportunities to learn and share information on the latest advance in communication and control systems development and creation. It is to be held in Tomsk, Russian Federation, on October 1-2, 2003. The conference sections. 1. Methods of Computing and Applied Mathematics in Communication and Control Systems. 2. Mathematical Simulation and Modeling in Modern Technologies of Control and Information Processing. 3. Instruments, Methods and Algorithms for Measurement, Testing, and Diagnostics of Communication and Control Systems. 4. Crypto Protection of Communication. For participation in conference it is necessary to submit the camera-ready paper in English, no more than three A5 full pages (all margins are 2,5 cm, Times New Roman 9 point size font or similar, single interval). The papers should include the title (capital letters), authors, and complete address. At will of the participants the brief professional biography with a photo can be published, as it is practiced in the IEEE journals. It is necessary to send an electronic version of the papers in a kind of MS Word file on a floppy diskette (any DOS/Windows format) or sent by e-mail. The conference Proceedings will be published as a full reports collection in English. In the covering letter it is necessary to indicate a name of speaker, job title, and address for correspondence and section name. Notification of papers acceptance and preliminary program will be send to the first author till July 2003. Deadline of paper submitting is May 30, 2003. Authors of the best reports will be awarded. Organizing Committee accepts the proposals for the short courses on the conference topics till May 30, 2003. Forward your mail to SIBCON-2003 Secretariat: Dr. O.V. Stoukatch, TPU, EFF, CAMSAM Dept., 30 Lenin Avenue, Tomsk, 634034, Russia Phone: +7-3822-533077. E-mail: tomsk@ieee.org. Web page: http://me.tusur.ru/~tieee +----------------------------------------+ | | End of Eletter 171 | | +----------------------------------------+