E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing
ISSUE No. 147, November 1, 2000.
E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing
ISSUE No. 147, November 1, 2000
E-mail: eletter-request@win.tue.nl
Editors: Anton A. Stoorvogel
Dept. of Mathematics & Computing Science
Eindhoven University of Technology
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
the Netherlands
Fax +31 40 246 5995
Siep Weiland
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Eindhoven University of Technology
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
the Netherlands
Fax +31 40 243 4582
Contents
1. Editorial
2. Personals
3. General announcements
3.1 Call for nominations: Ralph E. Kleinman Prize
3.2 Call for nominations: James H. Wilkinson Prize
3.3 Call for nominations: Germund Dahlquist Prize
3.4 Call for nominations: W.T. and Idalia Reid Prize
3.5 Call for nominations: Control and Systems Theory Prize
3.6 Open Problems in Mathematical Systems and Control Theory
3.7 New release of SysQuake
4. Positions
4.1 Faculty Positions at Idaho State University
4.2 Faculty Position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
4.3 Data Mining Specialist Positions In Norkom Research
4.4 PhD University of Sheffield/Rolls-Royce Engineering UTC
4.5 Lectureships in Electronic Engineering Aston University, UK
4.6 PhD fellowship on parallel computing, ETH Zurich
4.7 Faculty Positions at Hogskolan Dalarna
4.8 Research position EE Dept. University of Maryland
4.9 Postdoc position Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slov.
4.10 Fellowships & positions at Wayne State University
4.11 Postdoctoral fellowship at CNRS-Supelec, France
4.12 Postdoctoral position Australian National University
4.13 4-month Post-Doc position Technical University of Lisbon
4.14 Visiting positions at NSF
4.15 Postdoctoral fellowship EE Dept. Univ. of Pretoria
4.16 Postgrad/Postdoc Vacancy within university collaboration
4.17 Positions at Queen's university at Kingston
4.18 Postdoctoral position Stanford University/Univ. of California
4.19 Postdoctoral position ADFA, Canberra
4.20 Research assistant positions EE Dept. Imperial College
4.21 Postdoctoral positions Centre Automatique et Systemes
4.22 Professor position in manufacturing University of Connecticut
4.23 Fac. position Case Western Reserve University
4.24 Postdoctoral position Lab. Aut. Control Grenoble
4.25 Research positions at IRISA / INRIA Rennes
4.26 Chair of intelligent systems and robotics, ETH Zurich
5. Books
5.1 "Optimal control", R.Vinter
5.2 "Nonlinear system identification", R.Haber and L.Keviczky
5.3 "Quantitative approximations", G.Anastassiou
6. Journals
6.1 TOC IFAC Journal Control Engineering Practice, Vol.8: 9-10-11
6.2 TOC IFAC Automatica, Vol.. 37:1-2
6.3 TOC MCSS, Vol 13:3
6.4 TOC Journal of Process Control, Vol 10:6
6.5 CFP special issue IFAC Journal Control Engineering Practice
6.6 TOC International Journal of Control, 73: 15-16
6.7 Proc. IEEE special issue on Hybrid Systems
6.8 Article on Control History: Women in Control
6.9 TOC LAA, Vol.319:1-3
6.10 TOC Dev. in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing, Vol.9:1
7. Conferences
7.1 CFP ACRA2001 and ICMT-2001
7.2 CFP International Workshop Singular Perturbations in Dynamical Systems
7.3 CFP ICICS-2001
7.4 CFP NCN Workshop Dynamics, Bifurcations and Control
7.5 CFP M2SABI'01
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Contributed by: Volker Mehrmann
ADDRESS CHANGE
Since October 1. 2000 I have moved to a new position.
Please note the new coordinates.
Volker Mehrmann email: mehrmann@math.tu-berlin.de
Fachbereich 3 Mathematik tel: (office) 49-(0)30-314-25736
TU Berlin fax: (office) 49-(0)30-314-21754
Strasse des 17. Juni 136
D-10623 Berlin
FRG
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Contributed by: Greg Stewart
ADDRESS CHANGE
After graduation from the Control Group Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia, I have moved on
to the R&D group in Honeywell Industrial Control in Vancouver.
My new contact details are:
Greg Stewart
Control Engineering Research and Development
Honeywell IC - Vancouver Operations
500 Brooksbank Avenue
North Vancouver, BC Canada V7J 3S4
Phone: (604) 980-3421 Fax: (604) 980-0120
Greg.Stewart@Honeywell.com
http://www.ece.ubc.ca/adjfac/stewart.html
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Contributed by: Emmanuel Fernandez
ADDRESS CHANGE
I am glad to inform you that I have moved from the University of
Arizona to the University of Cincinnati (Ohio). My new contact
information is:
Emmanuel Fernandez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer
Engineering & Computer Science
811L Rhodes Hall
P.O.Box 210030
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0030
Voice: (513) 556-4785; Fax: (513) 556-7326
Email: emmanuel@ececs.uc.edu
Web: www.ececs.uc.edu/~emmanuel
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Contributed by: Daniel Walker
ADDRESS CHANGE
After many years with the Control Group at Leicester University Engineering Department
I have now moved to the Mechanical Engineering Department at Bristol University.
My new address is:-
Daniel Walker
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Queens Building
University of Bristol
BRISTOL BS8 1TR
Tel: 0117 928 8213 Fax: 0117 929 4423
e-mail d.j.walker@bristol.ac.uk d.j.walker@mail.com
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Contributed by: bogardo@siam.org
Call for Nominations
The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize
SIAM will present the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize at the SIAM Annual
Meeting in San Diego, July 9-13, 2001. The award honors the late
Ralph E. Kleinman, a long-time SIAM member and UNIDEL Professor of
Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware and Director of
the Center for the Mathematics of Waves.
Eligibility
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The prize, established in 1998, is awarded to an individual for
outstanding research or other contributions that bridge the gap
between mathematics and applications. Work that uses high-level
mathematics and/or invents new mathematical tools to solve applied
problems from engineering, science, and technology is particularly
appropriate. The prize may be awarded for a single notable
achievement or for a collection of such achievements. Any member of
the scientific community who meets the general criteria for the prize
is eligible to receive the prize.
Description of the Award
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The prize will consist of a hand-calligraphed, framed certificate and
a cash award of $5,000 plus travel expenses to the meeting.
Nominations
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A letter of nomination, including a curriculum vita and description of
the achievement(s) should be sent by February 15, 2001, to:
Ralph E. Kleinman Prize Selection Committee
Professor Michael S. Vogelius, Chair
c/o A. G. Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
Supporting letters, or names of knowledgeable persons from whom such
letters might be solicited, also are welcome.
Selection Committee
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The members of the selection committee for the award are Michael S.
Vogelius, Chair (Rutgers University); Douglas N. Arnold (The
Pennsylvania State University); Robert V. Kohn (Courant Institute of
Mathematical Sciences, New York University); Jean Claude Nedelec
(Ecole Polytechnique, France); and Ivar Stakgold (University of
Delaware).
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Contributed by: bogardo@siam.org
Call for Nominations
The James H. Wilkinson Prize
in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing
SIAM will present the James H. Wilkinson Prize in Numerical Analysis
and Scientific Computing at the SIAM Annual Meeting in San Diego,
July 9-13, 2001.
Eligibility
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The prize, established in 1979, is awarded for research in, or other
contributions to, numerical analysis and scientific computing during
the six years preceding the award. The purpose of the prize is to
stimulate younger contributors and to help them in their careers.
Previous Winners
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1982 Bjorn Engquist
1986 Charles S. Peskin
1989 Paul Van Dooren
1993 James W. Demmel
1997 Andrew M. Stuart
Description of the Award
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The prize will consist of a hand-calligraphed, framed certificate and
a cash award of $1,000 plus travel expenses to the meeting. The
recipient is requested to present a lecture as part of the prize
ceremony.
Nominations
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A letter of nomination should be sent by February 16, 2001, to:
Wilkinson Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Andrew M. Stuart, Chair
c/o A. G. Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999
E-mail: bogardo@siam.org
Selection Committee
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The members of the selection committee for the award are Andrew M.
Stuart, Chair (University of Warwick, United Kingdom); Marsha J.
Berger (Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York
University); and Henk van der Vorst (Utrecht University, The
Netherlands).
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Contributed by: bogardo@siam.org
Call for Nominations
The Germund Dahlquist Prize
The Dahlquist Prize
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SIAM will present The Germund Dahlquist Prize at the International
Conference on Scientific Computation and Differential Equations
(SciCADE 01), July 29-August 3, in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada. The award honors the contributions of Germund Dahlquist to
numerical analysis and scientific computing.
Eligibility
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The prize, established in 1995, is awarded to a young scientist
(normally less than 45) for original contributions to fields
associated with Germund Dahlquist, especially the numerical solution
of differential equations and numerical methods for scientific
computing.
Description of the Award
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The award is to include a certificate containing the citation and a
cash prize of $1,000 plus reasonable travel costs to SciCADE. The
recipient is expected to present a talk at the conference and
encouraged to submit a paper to an appropriate SIAM publication.
Nominations
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A letter of nomination, including a description of the achievements,
should be sent by February 16, 2001, to:
Dahlquist Prize Selection Committee
Dr. C. William Gear, Chair
c/o A. G. Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
Supporting letters, or names of knowledgeable persons from whom such
letters might be solicited, are also welcome.
Selection Committee
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The members of the selection committee for the award are C. William
Gear, Chair (President Emeritus, NEC Research Institute); Uri M.
Ascher (University of British Columbia); John C. Butcher (University
of Auckland); Ernst Hairer (University of Geneva); and Claes Johnsson
(Chalmers University of Technology and Gothenburg University).
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Contributed by: bogardo@siam.org
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for
W. T. AND IDALIA REID PRIZE
The Reid Prize
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SIAM will present the W.T. and Idalia Reid Prize at the 2001 SIAM
Annual Meeting in San Diego next July 9-13. The award will be given for
research in, or other contributions to, the broadly defined areas of
differential equations and control theory. The prize may be given
either for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such
achievements.
Eligibility
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The prize is awarded to any member of the scientific community who
meets the general guidelines of the prize description above.
Description of Award
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The award consists of an engraved medal and a $10,000 cash prize, plus
travel expenses to attend the prize ceremony.
Nominations
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A letter of nomination, including a description of achievement(s)
should be sent by February 15, 2001 to:
Professor John A. Burns
Chair, Reid Prize Selection Committee
c/o A. G. Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
Telephone: (215) 382-9800
Fax: (215) 386-7999
E-mail: bogardo@siam.org
Selection Committee
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Members of the selection committee are John A. Burns, Chair (Virginia
Institute of Technology and State University); Ruth F. Curtain
(University of Groningen); James G. Glimm (State University of New
York at Stony Brook); John Guckenheimer (Cornell University); and
Arthur J. Krener (University of California, Davis).
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Contributed by: bogardo@siam.org
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for
SIAM ACTIVITY GROUP ON CONTROL AND SYSTEMS THEORY PRIZE
The SIAG/CST Prize
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The SIAM Activity Group on Control and Systems Theory will present the
award at the SIAM Conference on Control and Its Applications,
July 12-14, in San Diego. The prize, the second to be given, is
awarded to a young researcher for outstanding research contributions,
as determined by the prize committee, to mathematical control or
systems theory. The contributions must be contained in a paper or
papers published in English in peer-reviewed journals.
Eligibility
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The awardee's work must be a significant research contribution to the
mathematical theory of systems and control, as commonly defined in the
mathematical and engineering literature. At least one of the papers
containing this work must be published in English in a peer-reviewed
journal, bearing a publication date within the award period, and such
that at least one of the following two requirements is met at the
publication date: either (1) the author is not more than 35 years old,
or (2) not more than six years have elapsed since the author received
a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Description of Award
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The award consists of a plaque and a certificate containing the
citation. The awardee is expected to attend the award ceremony and to
present the award-winning work at the meeting.
Nominations
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Nominations including a copy of the nominated paper(s) should be sent by
February 28, 2001 to:
Professor Mary Ann Horn
Chair, SIAG/CST Prize Selection Committee
c/o A. G. Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: 215-382-9800
Fax: 215-386-7999
E-mail: bogardo@siam.org
Selection Committee
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The members of the selection committee for the award are Mary Ann
Horn, Chair (Vanderbilt University);Marc Q. Jacobs (Air Force Office of
Scientific Research); Daniel E. Koditschek (University of Michigan);
Arthur J. Krener (University of California, Davis); and Steven I. Marcus
(University of Maryland).
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Contributed by: Vincent Blondel
Open Problems in Mathematical Systems and Control Theory
Vincent D. Blondel
Eduardo D. Sontag
M. Vidyasagar
Jan C. Willems
Springer Verlag, London, 1999
The book contains a list of 53 problems in mathematical systems and control
theory. Some of the problems have now been solved (see below). The status of
the problems is described at the URL:
http://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/~blondel/books/openprobs/list.html
Problem 11. Three problems on the decidability and complexity of stability
Proposers: Vincent D. Blondel, John N. Tsitsiklis
This problem has generated some research activity described on the webpage.
Problem 16. A stabilization problem
Proposer: Roger Brockett
Solved in the scalar case by Luc Moreau and Dirk Aeyels.
Problem 17. Spectral factorization of a spectral density with arbitrary delays
Proposers: Frank M. Callier, Joseph J. Winkin
Solved by the proposers.
Problem 32. The minimal realization problem in the max-plus algebra
Proposers: Geert Jan Olsder, Bart De Schutter
The problem has been shown NP-hard.
Problem 43. Conservatism of the standard upper bound test
Proposers: Onur Toker, Bram de Jager
The problem has been solved by Sergei Treil.
Problem 49. A powerful generalization of the Carleson measure theorem?
Proposer: George Weiss
The problem has been recently solved by Hans Zwart.
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Contributed by: Yves Piguet (yves.piguet@calerga.com)
New release of SysQuake
Calerga has released SysQuake 1.3, scientific software whose main
application areas are control and signal processing. Its outstanding
interactivity capabilities let the engineer manipulate graphics with
the mouse and observe simultaneously the effect of design choices on
simulations and performance, obtaining an intuitive understanding
about ways to improve the design and find a good solution.
Based on a Matlab-like scripting language, SysQuake is open to any
analysis or design method. SysQuake 1.3 adds high-quality numerical
functions based on LAPACK, communication via serial ports, plus many
other enhancements. It runs on Macintosh and Windows computers.
SysQuake LE is a free version which supports most of the features of
SysQuake. It is ideal for students. To download it or to learn more
about SysQuake, please visit
http://www.calerga.com
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Contributed by: D. Subbaram Naidu (naiduds@isu.edu)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Positions at Idaho
State University
Idaho State University (ISU) College of Engineering invites applications
for tenure track position one each in Electrical Engineering (EE) and
Computer Science (CS) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
1. EE Position: Preferred areas of specialization are microelectronics,
digital signal processing, microprocessors, analog and digital
electronics, microwave engineering and communications. However,
exceptional candidates in other areas may be considered. The successful
applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both undergraduate
and graduate courses, to conduct active sponsored research and perform
professional service. An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or
Computer Engineering, or related field is essential. The selected
candidate should be able to obtain an Idaho Professional Engineering
(PE) license within three years.
2. CS Position: Preferred areas of specialization are computer graphics,
computational geometry, AI, VLSI, computer architecture, programming
language design, computer arithmetic, communications, networking,
microprocessors, and analog and digital electronics. The successful
applicant will be expected to develop and teach courses at all levels,
perform university service including assisting with development of
advanced degree programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering,
and conduct an active research program. An earned Ph.D. in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related
field is required
Idaho State University is a comprehensive doctoral granting university
with an enrollment of over 13,000. The College of Engineering has 500
students and offers an ABET-accredited interdisciplinary B.S. in
Engineering with specializations in civil, electrical and mechanical
engineering; a BS in Engineering Management, a B.S. in Computer Science;
M.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering, Measurement and Control
Engineering, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Engineering Structures
and Mechanics; and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science. The
College of Engineering has an established Measurement and Control
Engineering Research Center.
ISU's main campus is located in Pocatello, which has a population of
approximately 60,000 with varied industries including American
Microsystems Inc. (AMI), Simplot, Astaris, Ballard Medical, and Qwest,
and is 50 miles south of the Department of Energy's Idaho National
Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL), an important source of
research and educational collaboration.
The salary and position depends on the candidate's qualifications and
experience. The applicant should submit a letter of application, resume,
statements of teaching and research interests, and a minimum of three
confidential letters of reference to:
Director of Human Resources
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209-8107
The screening of applications will begin immediately and the search will
continue until the position is filled. For further information about
the University and the College of Engineering, visit us on the internet
at www.isu.edu or www.coe.isu.edu/engrg/. Questions should be addressed
to: engineering@isu.edu, Phone: 208-282-2902, or FAX: (208) 282-4538.
Idaho State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer.
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Contributed by: Michael A. Demetriou
FACULTY POSITION MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), an innovative technological
university of engineering, science, management, the humanities and
arts, and the social sciences with an enrollment of 2,700 undergraduate
and approximately 1,100 full- and part-time graduate students, situated
in Worcester, MA. is seeking qualified applicants for one tenure-track
position with anticipated start date of August 2001. Candidates are
primarily sought at the Assistant Professor level, but senior level
appointments will be considered for candidates with significant or
unique experience. Required qualifications include: an earned
doctorate in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely
related field; a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate
and graduate levels; a demonstrated record of or potential for
scholarly research, and excellent communication skills. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain
externally funded research programs. Candidates in all areas of
research will be considered, but priority will be given to emerging
aerospace areas, including but not limited to, aerospace systems
design and integration, mechatronics, aerospace structures and
controls, aerospace propulsion and micropropulsion, and experimental
reactive or plasma flows. Information on the department and faculty
research areas can be found at http://me.wpi.edu. For full
consideration applications should be received by January 15, 2001.
Applicants must send a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and
research interests, and a list of at least three professional references
to:
Prof. Nikos A. Gatsonis,
Chair, Faculty Search Committee,
Mechanical Engineering Department,
WPI, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609.
To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action,
equal opportunity employer.
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Contributed by: Norkom Technologies Ltd., (Research Department)
Data Mining Specialist Positions In Norkom Research
INTRODUCTION
If you are looking for an exciting place to work where you can really
make a difference - a place where you can bring your enthusiasm,
skills, experience, desire to win and creativity - then take a look
below.
Norkom Technologies are an innovative, leading European consultancy,
research and product company specialized in Customer Intelligence,
Analysis and Interaction (Analytical Customer Relationship
Management). Norkom Technologies recently won the e-challenge 2000
Best Internet and Wireless Company in Europe award, beating 1,500
other companies from 19 countries at the finals. As the fastest Irish
start up ever, it won the 1999 Irish Software Association Young
Company of the Year Award.
There is currently an opportunity for a number of high caliber
individuals to join the Research Team, a small, dynamic team charged
with researching, designing and implementing analytical solutions for
customer intelligence within Norkom Technologies. The positions can
either be based in our Dublin office in Ireland or our Ghent office
in Belgium.
For more information regarding Norkom Technologies, please visit our
Web site (http://www.norkom.com).
ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS
University Degree, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics,
Econometrics or Business or related fields
Aptitude to absorb large quantities of information, extract
key findings and present these findings at senior management level.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with
ability to use English as a working language.
Methodical approach to operations research with attention to
detail.
Ability to pick up and run with focused research activities
demonstrating initiative and innovative approaches to information
gathering and presentation.
For senior position, a minimum of 5 years of working
experience is required.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Experience in project co-ordination and planning and the
ability to handle a number of projects simultaneously.
Flexibility to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Exposure to working in leading Database Technologies such as
Oracle, Informix, SQL Server would be advantageous.
Ability to digest and distil information into focused white
papers and research notes that will support business development and
ongoing product development activities.
Knowledge of Java, C++ would be a distinct advantage.
If this sounds like the excellent opportunity that your are looking
for we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please Send Inquiries and CV's / Resumes to
Email: jobs@norkom.com or
Gordon.An@be.norkom.com
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Contributed by: Clare F Clarke"
The University of Sheffield
Rolls-Royce Control and Systems Engineering UTC
PhD Research Studentship
Multivariable Control of Gas Turbine Engines
This Research Studentship is open to all applicants and will support
a three-year PhD programme, starting as soon as possible. The
Studentship will cover all registration fees as well as a subsistence
allowance. Applications are invited by 14 November 2000.
For details please see http://www.shef.ac.uk/~acse/vacancies/
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Contributed by: Keith Blow
Lectureships in Electronic Engineering
Aston University, UK
The subject group of Electronic Engineering, part of the School of
Engineering and Applied Science, is engaged in a continuing recruitment
process for several full time lectureship posts. The group offers
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the areas of electronic
engineering and communications. The group has an extensive portfolio of
EPSRC and industrial research grants.
Current Interests:
The group has three main areas of research, Photonics, Information Systems
and Surface Science.
Photonics: Soliton communication systems, high bit rate WDM systems, optical
regeneration, optical logic and processing.
Information systems: Real time distributed systems, reconfigurable hardware,
active networking.
Surface Science: magnetic properties of materials, plasma-surface
interactions, electron emission.
Recruitment areas:
The group is looking for suitably qualified candidates who must have an
established track record of research. Applications from researchers in the
area of Internet protocols which could form links between the information
systems and the photonics groups would be particularly welcome. Applicants
in other areas will be considered but the proposed area of research should
expand the interests of the subject group.
Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the subject group
teaching which includes a new course in Internet Systems beginning October
2000 as well as existing course in electronic engineering.
Further Information
Please contact Prof. Keith Blow (k.j.blow@aston.ac.uk) for further
information, initial contact should include a CV and publication list.
Subject group website: http://www.eeap.aston.ac.uk/
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Contributed by: ricos@mailhost.tue.nl
PhD fellowship on PARALLEL COMPUTING
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentships (research
assistantship) in the Department of Computer Science, University of
Neuchatel and ETHZ, Switzerland.
The project aims to extend recent research in the development of
parallel algorithms and efficient numerical tools for solving
large-scale econometric estimation problems. The various aspects of
the research include:
o Development of numerically efficient methods for solving
econometric estimation problems.
o The computational efficient solution of the various matrix
problems arising in the estimation methods.
o Parallelization of the algorithms.
Research is expected to be pursued in the three areas listed above.
The weight of research carried out into each topic will depend on the
skills of the researcher(s).
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good knowledge in two of the
following: Parallel Computing, Numerical Linear Algebra, and
Econometrics & Statistics (Linear Models). The working language will
be English.
Requests for further details and application in the form of CV (plain
text sent by e-mail - NO word docs, postscript or pdf) should be
directed to:
Erricos J. Kontoghiorghes
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Contributed by: Mark Dougherty mdo@du.se
Faculty Positions at Hogskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University)
Hogskolan Dalarna (located 250km north-west of Stockholm, Sweden) is
advertising faculty positions in electrical engineering/electronics.
Possible research actvities are:
-Sensors and signal processing for intelligent transport systems
-LCD technology
-power/transmission engineering (the Scandinavian Transmission Research
Institute and ABB are close by)
-industrial process control together with industrial partners such as
STORA-ENSO (paper mill) and SSAB, Avesta Sheffield (steel mills).
General teaching activities in signal processing, control theory,
electronics etc. Teaching in English is possible and even appreciated by
many students.
For more information contact Mark Dougherty. Closing date 6th November 2000.
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Contributed by: Mark Shayman (shayman@eng.umd.edu)
POST-DOCTORAL OR VISITING RESEARCH POSITION IN NETWORK CONTROL
A research position (up to two years) is available on a project at the
University of Maryland (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
and Institute for Systems Research) in the area of dynamic QoS management
for large IP/MPLS domains, including integrated control of both the network
layer and the underlying optical transport network. The project includes
both theoretical and experimental components and involves collaboration with
industrial and government labs. A strong background in both networking
and control is desired. Preferred starting state: January 2001 or sooner.
Prospective applicants should contact Professor Mark Shayman
attaching to their email message the following items:
(a) their curriculum vita;
(b) a brief description of their most recent research activities
(could be a summary of Ph.D. thesis if a recent graduate);
(c) research interests and expertise not reflected in (b) above;
(d) names and email addresses of three references.
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Contributed by: Jus Kocijan
POSTDOC POSITION
IN
APPLIED NON-LINEAR CONTROL
at
Department of Computer Automation and Control
Jozef Stefan Institute
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The postdoc position in applied non-linear control of dynamic systems
is available at the Department of Computer Automation and Control
for a period of 3 years with starting point in spring 2001.
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:
Hybrid and switching control
Optimal control and dynamic programming
Model predictive control
Multi-model based modelling and 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 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
If you have further questions, please contact
Dr. Jus Kocijan at Jozef Stefan Institute,
tel. +386 1 4773661, E-mail: jus.kocijan@ijs.si
The application deadline is 1st March 2001.
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
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Contributed by: George Yin, gyin@math.wayne.edu
The Department of Mathematics at Wayne State University consists of
approximately 40 full-time graduate faculty members, and offers
program leading to both the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of
Philosophy degree. The Masters of Arts degree can be obtained in
mathematics, applied mathematics, or mathematical statistics. The
degree of Doctor of Philosophy can be obtained with
specializations in mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematical
statistics in variety of fields according to faculty's research interests.
Further information can be found at http://www.math.wayne.edu
Several fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research
assistantships are available. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
In 2000, the minimum stipend was at least $13,375 plus free
tuition (up to ten credit hours per semester) and free health
insurance, which brings the total value of the package to more than
$25,000. Those with a master's degree, teaching experience, or
exceptional potential will be considered for higher offer. In
addition, some housing allowances are also available.
Interested students can contact Professor Rhee at
rhee@math.wayne.edu or Ms. Malicke at barb@math.wayne.edu for further
information. Applications will be sent upon request.
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Contributed by: Francoise Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ON AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL
A two-years post-doctoral position, supported by the French company PSA
Peugeot Citroen, is available at the Laboratoire des signaux et systemes
(CNRS-Supelec),located at Gif-sur-Yvette (20 km from Paris, France).
The proposed research will be centered on a Global Chassis Control (CGC)
system, which aims to control the whole vehicle dynamics in order to improve
safety, handling, and comfort.
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Automatic Control, with a good knowledge
of both linear (frequency domain analysis, Kalman filtering, robustness, etc.)
and nonlinear control (flatness, backstepping, sliding modes, nonlinear observers,
etc.). A perfect knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and C language programming is
required. A previous dSpace experience would be highly appreciated.
The expected start date is O1 January 2001. Please send a CV, a short
statement of research interests, and the names of three referees to:
Francoise Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue
Laboratoire des signaux et systemes (CNRS-Supelec)
Plateau de Moulon, 3 rue Joliot-Curie
91 192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, FRANCE
Please send also an electronic version to William Pasillas-Lepine
.
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Contributed by: Matt James
POSTDOC POSITION VACANT
Department of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Australian National University
Research Fellow (Level B) in Nonlinear Robust Control
Fixed Term - 1 year (with possible extension to 2 years funds
permitting)
Total Salary Package: Level B $58,306-$68,793 pa
Ref. No.: (available early November)
A post-doctoral Research Fellow position is available for a period
of one year with the possibility of extension to two years starting in
2001. The aim of the project is to develop design and analysis methodologies
for robust output feedback controllers for nonlinear systems. The range of
topics includes nonlinear 'H-infinity', nonlinear robust control, information
states, infinite dimensional dynamics and PDEs, stochastic risk-sensitive control,
approximation and numerical techniques.
Successful applicants will have, or will expect soon to have, a PhD in
control or related engineering/mathematical area. A strong background in
control and mathematics is required.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Dr Matthew R. James
Department of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Australian National University
Canberra 0200 AUSTRALIA
Email: Matthew.James@anu.edu.au
WWW: http://spigot.anu.edu.au/~mat/
Contact: Further particulars including selection criteria should be
obtained before applying from the Staffing Recruitment Officer,
Tel: +61 2 6249 3346, Fax: +61 2 6249 5011,
or Email: Employment.Services@anu.edu.au (available early November)
Closing date: 15 December, 2000
Information on how to apply may be obtained from the ANU web page
http://www.anu.edu.au/hr/jobs/ or from the above contact (available
early November). All applications should be addressed to the
Staffing Recruitment Officer, Chancelry 2A,
Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia.
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Contributed by: Miguel Ayala Botto
Robust Control of Feedback Linearized Neural Network Models
4-month Post-Doc position (start as soon as possible)
A four-month postdoc position is now available at the Control, Automation
and Robotics Group (GCAR), from the Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Instituto Superior Tecnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal.
The research topic is nonlinear robust control of feedback linearized
systems with parametric uncertainty. Over the last decade, research has
been focused on control design synthesis to address the problem of
stability robustness of Input-Output Feedback (IOF) linearization under
bounded parametric uncertainty. The basic principle behind the IOF
linearization strategy is to provide a nonlinear output feedback law to
cancel the system nonlinearities, while simultaneously imposing some
desired linear input-output dynamics. The research will address the
stability robustness of minimum-phase nonlinear dynamical systems modelled
with feedforward neural networks with bounded parametric uncertainties
under IOF linearization. The focus will be given to the conservatism
reduction of the uncertainty description, by examining the most relevant
uncertainty directions of the covariance matrix, through singular values
decomposition, as well as the use of more compact algorithms for the
intersection and approximationof the resulting N-dimensional polytope.
The research is sponsored by the European Commission's Training and
Mobility of Researchers (TMR) Programme - Project "Nonlinear Control
Network" (http://www.supelec.fr/lss/NCN/). The candidates should have a
Ph.D. degree either in control engineering or nonlinear dynamical systems,
and must be a national of a Member State of the Community or of an
Associated State (Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein and Norway). Applications
including a Curriculum Vitae and a list of publications and realized
projects should be sent to Dr. Miguel Ayala Botto.
Dr. Miguel Ayala Botto
Instituto Superior Tecnico
Departamento de Engenharia Mec'nica
Sec. de Sistemas
Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa
Portugal
Tel: +351 21 841 73 13 (secretary)
Fax: +351 21 849 80 97
Email: migbotto@dem.ist.utl.pt
WWW: www.gcar.dem.ist.utl.pt/pessoal/migbotto/index.htm
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Contributed by: Kishan Baheti
VISITING POSITIONS AT NSF
DIVISION DIRECTOR FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates
for the position of Director, Division of Electrical and Communications
Systems (ECS). The ECS Division supports research and education to
improve the fundamental understanding of devices and components and to
define and apply the principles of information-based systems for
control, communications, and computation. The study of micro-and
nanoelectronics, photonics, and electromechanical devices and their
integration into circuits and microsystems along with research on the
principles of analysis and design of systems are the core areas in
Electrical Engineering. The integration of device research and systems
principles enables broad applications to telecommunications, biomedical,
manufacturing and other areas. The Division's program activities have
a total annual budget of approximately $50 million. Additional
information about ECS programs and initiatives is provided on the ENG
Home Page at (http://www.eng.nsf.gov/ecs).
PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR CONTROL, NETWORKS &
COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (CNCI) PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce one opening for senior-level
engineering researcher/educator to serve as Program Director
for the Control, Networks, & Computational Intelligence
(CNCI) Program in the Electrical and Communications Systems
(ECS) Division of the Engineering Directorate at NSF. The
Program Director position is a temporary assignment for one
or two years as a Visiting Engineer or under
Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA "rotator
position"), or as a Temporary Federal Employee.
The CNCI Program emphasizes fundamental research and
education endeavors underlying analytical, knowledge-based,
and computational methods for modeling, simulation,
optimization, and control of complex engineering systems.
Specific applications areas of interest include large-scale
distributed systems and networks, such as wireless and
optical communications, and manufacturing; micro and nano
systems; and connections to biological systems.
The candidate for this position should have broad technical
interest in modeling, simulation, distributed computation,
and communications for engineering systems with specific
expertise in the application of high performance computation
to engineering modeling and simulation problems. Interest
in discrete-event modeling, sensor and imaging systems, and
control and computational issues in communications networks
and multi-media systems are desirable.
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Contributed by: X. Xia
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCED CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION
The Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the
University of Pretoria, South Africa, invites applications for two
post-doctoral research positions in the area of advanced control and
optimization with applications to diamond processing. The projects also
provide opportunities to work with De Beers -- the largest diamond
producer around the world. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in one or more of the following areas: control systems,
time-delay systems, hybrid systems, optimization and optimal control.
While knowledge of the relevant industrial process and software
development skills are desirable, a strong analytic ability is the most
the important.
The position is available for one year starting early 2001 with
possibilities for extension for another year.
Applicants must have a Ph.D degree attained less than seven years prior
to the appointment. For full consideration, each applicant should send
his/her curriculum vitae, an achievement record and preferably two
referees' reports by 15 December 2000 via email, fax or regular mail to
Professor X. Xia
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 0002
South Africa
Email: xxia@postino.up.ac.za
Phone: +27 (12) 420 2165
Fax: +27 (12) 362 5000
More information about the department can be found at
http://www.ee.up.ac.za/. Enquiries of the positions can be obtained by
email to Professor X. Xia
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Contributed by: Douglas Leith, University of Strathclyde, U.K.
Postgrad/Postdoc Vacancy
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EU Multi-Agent Control network
The Multi-Agent Control (MAC) network is a collaboration between the
Universities of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Maynooth (Ireland), NTNU (Trondheim),
DTU (Copenhagen) and the Jozef Stefan Insitute (Lubliana). This project is
funded by the European Commission as a Research Training Network. There is
currently a vacancy for a mathematically orientated postgraduate or
postdoctoral researcher at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, U.K.
Highlights of the programme for potential applicants are:
Challenging programme of interdisciplinary research
Industrially relevant research problems
Excellent training programme
Mobility between network nodes
Industrial secondments
Competitive salary and relocation package
The emphasis in this network is to develop a theory to support the design of
computer-controlled systems where performance and safety are crucial. The
efficacy of the research results will be evaluated using a number of
test-bed industrial applications (aerospace, automotive, process and
renewable energy fields). These applications will be supplied by a number of
major European industrial companies, some of which are members of the
network, and others that have expressed an interest in the scientific output
of the network.
The project is funded by the European Commission under a Research Training
Network. 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 the
country in which you plan to work) or have resided in the Community for at
least five year prior to the appointment.
Further information
Please visit the project web site http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/mac for more
information or contact Douglas Leith at doug@icu.strath.ac.uk, tel. 00 44
141 548 2407.
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Contributed by: Marge Lambert
Mathematics and Engineering
Queen's University at Kingston
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be making a
renewable (tenure-track) appointment in Mathematics and Engineering at the
Assistant Professor level to begin July 2001. We seek candidates
specializing in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, partial
differential equations, dynamical systems, scientific computation, or
statistical data analysis. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Applied
Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional
engineering association is required. Candidates are expected to have a
strong research record, develop an independent research programme, be
willing and competent to teach a broad range of applied
mathematics/statistics courses, and supervise graduate students.
Interested candidates should arrange that a curriculum vitae, a
description of teaching and research interests, at least three letters of
recommendation, and copies of their three most significant publications are
sent to the address below. At least one letter should comment on the
candidate's teaching.
Applications will be accepted until December 20, 2000, or until the
position is filled.
Dr. Joan M. Geramita, Associate Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Queen's University, Kingston
Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
fax: (613) 533-2964
e-mail: position@mast.queensu.ca
http://www.mast.queensu.ca
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will
be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Queen's
University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from
all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal
people, persons with disabilities, gay men, and lesbians.
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Contributed by: Peyman Milanfar
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE IN
COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED INVERSE PROBLEMS, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
The Scientific Computing and Computational Mathematics Program at
Stanford University, along with the Electrical Engineering Department
at the University of California, Santa Cruz, announce a joint opening
for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. The research will center around
mathematical, statistical, and numerical techniques, and applications,
for geometric inverse problems related to the inversion of shape from
indirect measurements, specifically moment data.
The prospective candidate must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics,
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with
strong analytical skills in some subset of the following technical
areas:
1. Inverse Problems in Imaging (application is geophysics, medicine,
etc.)
2. Statistical Signal/Image Processing
3. Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra
4. Optimization
5. Applied Complex Analysis
The candidate is expected to be fluent in a high level
prototyping programming language such as MATLAB, and is also expected
to carry out research in an independent manner. Strong written and
oral communication skills are a must.
The researcher will be located at Stanford, and will spend nominally
at least one day per week interacting with faculty at UC Santa Cruz.
Funding is available for up to two years. The salary will
be commensurate with qualifications, but will be in the $45,000 range.
The position is open immediately, and applications will be accepted and
reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
To apply or inquire further, all interested parties are invited to
contact either
Prof. Gene Golub
Scientific Computing and Computational Mathematics Program
Computer Science Department
Stanford University
Gates Building 2B-280
Stanford, CA 94305-9025
golub@sccm.stanford.edu
http://www-sccm.stanford.edu
OR
Prof. Peyman Milanfar
225 Baskin Engineering Building
Electrical Engineering Department
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1077
milanfar@cse.ucsc.edu
http://www.cse.ucsc.edu/~milanfar
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Contributed by: Ian Petersen
Postdoctoral Position in Robust Control and Filtering, ADFA, Canberra
The University College consists of 12 Schools which form a campus of the
University of New South Wales in Canberra. Located at the Australian
Defence Force Academy the University College provides undergraduate courses
to officer cadets and midshipmen as well as postgraduate courses to
civilian and defence personnel. Staff enjoy pleasant surroundings and have
access to various facilities including Academy Sports Centre and free
parking.
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Research Fellow Level A or Level B Fixed Term One Year
Salary: Level A $AUS45,268 - $AUS48,591 per annum ($AUS = $US 0.52)
Level B $AUS51,150 - $AUS60,742 per annum
Applications are invited for the position of Research Fellow with a PhD in
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline. The successful
applicant should have research experience in one or more of
the areas of robust control theory, stochastic control theory, optimal
control theory. This research experience should be demonstrated by
publication in high quality international journals or conferences. The
position involves research on an Australian Research Council supported
project in the area of robust stochastic control and filtering theory
under the supervision of Professor Ian Petersen. Salary on
appointment will be either Level A or Level B according to the successful
applicant's experience. The position is initially for a period of one
year but there is a possibility of extension for a further year
depending on the availability of funds.
Knowledge and understanding of EEO policies and OH&S principles are
essential.
Further information, selection criteria and duty statement may be obtained
from Professor Ian Petersen on +61 2 6268 8446, fax +61 2 6268 8443 or email
irp@ee.adfa.edu.au Applications close on 10 November 2000.
Applicants should submit a written application addressing the selection
criteria, including business, and private telephone numbers plus email
address, a complete resume, and the names and addresses (preferably facsimile
numbers) of at least three referees to: Recruitment Officer (Personnel),
University College, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force
Academy, Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT 2600. You may email your application
to: uni-college-recruitment@adfa.edu.au For confirmation of receipt of
applications telephone +61 2 62688707. People from EEO groups are encouraged
to apply.
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Contributed by: George Weiss
Two Research Assistant positions in the areas of Control and Power
Engineering are available at:
Control and Power Research Group
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2BT, UK
The project concerns the control of DC/AC power converters used to
interface small embedded generation plants (photovoltaics, fuel cells
or high-speed gas-turbines) to the AC electricty grid.
We are looking for one person with a background in control theory
and another person with a background in power electronics and/or
microcontrollers. These persons could work towards a PhD while work-
ing on this project, or they could be at post-doctoral level.
For candidates for the position in control theory, understanding
of any of the areas of robust linear control, adaptive control, delay
systems, repetitive control, modeling of physical systems, phase
locked loops, as well as familiarity with Simulink, would be assets.
For candidates for the position in power electronics we would
appreciate understanding of PWM power converters and grid interfaces,
together with an ability to implement real-time software and data
aquisition systems.
The positions are available for up to three years, starting in Janu-
ary 2000 or soon after. The salary (depending on qualifications) will
be between 16,000 and 22,000 Pounds per year (gross) plus London
allowance. (London allowance means an extra approx. 150 Pounds per
months meant to compensate for the high cost of living in the London
area). Research Assistants may be asked to take on light teaching
duties (supervision of study groups or laboratory demonstration)
without being payed extra for it, but this is just a few hours per
months and in many months it does not occur.
Closing date: Dec. 20, 2000. Send your CV and a cover-letter explain-
ing your current interests and relevant background for this project,
to Prof. Richard B. Vinter, head of the Control and Power Group, at
the address indicated above. Inquiries can be directed to:
Prof. Richard Vinter, rbv@ic.ac.uk
Dr. Tim Green, t.green@ic.ac.uk
Dr. George Weiss, g.weiss@ic.ac.uk
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Contributed by: Laurent Praly
Post-doc positions in nonlinear control and observers
The Centre Automatique et Systemes (CAS) of Ecole des Mines de Paris is
calling for applications of post-doctorates. 6/12 months positions are
available in 2001 on research and applications on nonlinear control and
observers. The following subjects are proposed:
- Design and analysis of nonlinear observers,
- Numerical aspects of nonlinear predictive control,
- Control design of lab experiments mechanical systems (underactuated
robot arm, crane).
The candidates will need a good knowledge on nonlinear control and the
related mathematical techniques. In addition, computer control skills
will be highly appreciated.
For more information, please contact:
Jean Levine (levine@cas.ensmp.fr) or Laurent Praly (praly@cas.ensmp.fr)
CAS Ecole des Mines
35 Rue Saint Honore
77305 Fontainebleau Cedex
France
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Contributed by:Prof. Nejat Olgac (olgac@engr.uconn.edu)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
United Technologies Endowed Professor in Manufacturing (All Levels)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Connecticut invites applications for an endowed faculty position in
design/manufacturing and controls at the Assistant/Associate/Full
Professor levels.
Primary consideration will be given to applicants whose scholarly
interests include: mechanics of manufacturing, design theory and
formalism, dynamic systems and MEMS, mechatronics, emerging
manufacturing processes, geometric modeling, automation and integration
of design and manufacturing, or control and instrumentation. Teaching
courses in the areas of computer aided design/manufacturing/engineering
as well as traditional and evolving manufacturing processes is expected.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a
closely related area with demonstrated leadership or potential for
leadership at the national and international levels.
The position has an endowment value of $500,000; the proceeds of which
will be used at the discretion of the incumbent under the conditions of
the endowment. This is one of three new endowed positions within the
department including the Pratt & Whitney Chair in Design and
Manufacturing as well as the United Technologies Chair in Heat Transfer.
The University of Connecticut is a Carnegie Foundation Research I
institution that is undergoing rapid growth as evidenced by a ten-year,
$1 billion state-funded initiative to enhance teaching and research
facilities. More information is available at www.engr.uconn.edu/me .
Rank and consideration for the United Technologies Professorship will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send a
curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching plans, and the
names of five references to:
Prof. Theodore L. Bergman
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
191 Auditorium Rd., Unit 3139
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-3139
Nominations for highly qualified individuals are encouraged.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The
University of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome
applications from under-represented groups including minorities, women
and people with disabilities.
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Contributed by: Kenneth A. Loparo (kal4@po.cwru.edu)
FACULTY POSITION IN SYSTEMS AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
The Systems and Control group at Case Western Reserve University welcomes
Professor B. Ross Barmish as a new faculty member beginning January 1,
2001. At that time, Professor Barmish will assuming the dual role of Eric
Nord Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science (EECS). The Department currently has 29 full-time faculty
and offers degrees in electrical engineering, systems and control
engineering, computer engineering and computer science. The Department has
approximately 452 undergraduate students, 143 graduate students, and $4.1
million in annual research funding. In addition to the successful
recruitment of Professor Barmish, the Case School of Engineering is
committed to a substantial expansion of the EECS Department. The EECS
Department is planning recruitment activities for at least seven additional
new faculty members. Four of these positions carry endowments and one of
these positions is earmarked for a new junior faculty member in the systems
and control area. Outstanding applicants should submit a letter of research
and teaching interests, vitae, and a list of four professional references
to:
Chairperson, Faculty Recruiting Committee
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Olin 407
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
USA
Hiring decisions will be based upon the perceived ability of the candidate
to perform excellent research and effective teaching. Case Western Reserve
University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Contributed by: Carlos Canudas de Wit
Post-Doctoral Research Position in:
ORBITAL STABILIZATION OF A CLASS OF NONLINEAR SYSTEMS.
at the Laboratory of Automatic Control of Grenoble, FRANCE.
CONTEXT: This position is funded by the European Commission's
Training and Mobility of Researchers (TMR) Programme NACO2, on:
Nonlinear and adaptive control: theory and algorithms for the
user, and will involve carrying out research in conjunction with
Professor C. Canudas-de-Wit on the topic of Orbital stabilization
of a class of nonlinear systems . The successful applicant will be
appointed for a period between 12 and 18 mouths.
JOB DESCRIPTION. The projet aims at studying the problem of
periodic stabilization of a class of nonlinear systems. The
consider class includes: under-actuated mechanisms, AC-drives,
walking robots, and nonlinear systems for which its natural
operating mode implies periodically stable solutions. The problem
of orbital stabilization, consist first in defying a nominal
feedback that can ensure the existence of closed-loop periodic
orbits, and then in modifying the nominal controller so as to make
these orbits stable.
Further information can be obtained at by looking at the web page:
http://www-lag.ensieg.inpg.fr/canudas/
REQUIREMENTS. Applicants should have a Ph.D in Engineering or
Mathematics with a specialization in Control Theory. They should
also have a demonstrated ability to carry out research in one or
more of the following areas: Control of Mechanical Systems,
Adaptive control, Nonlinear Systems, Robotics. Salary is about 2
000 ECU/mouth (net). Applicants should have Western Europe
Nationality (plus Malta, Turkey and Switzerland).
STARTING TIME. Any time. Duration between 12 and 16 mouths.
Applications: Written applications should be sent to:
C. Canudas-de-Wit
Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble
BP. 46, 38402, ST Martin D'Heres,France.
email: canudas@lag.ensieg.inpg.fr,
TEL + 33 (0) 4 76.82.63.80,
FAX + 33 (0) 4 76.82.63.88
Applications (including a CV) can also be sent via email or FAX.
Applications should include the names, addresses,and email or FAX
numbers of two referees.
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Contributed by: Albert Benveniste and Francois Le Gland
Research positions at IRISA / INRIA Rennes
INRIA (http://www.inria.fr/) is an internationally recognized research
institute in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Signals and Systems,
and Scientific Computing, funded by the french government.
A drastically increased effort of the french government in its support
and funding of INRIA gives this year a unique opportunity for most talented
researchers to get an attractive research position in our institute.
As a result, INRIA seeks outstanding candidates who have completed
a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the abovementionned fields. Applicants should
have a commitment to research as well as transfer of results to industry,
especially in the area of Telecommunications.
Candidates should add strengths to existing research directions, contribute
to the innovation and developpment of the research projects, disseminate
research results in major international journals and conferences, and
lead technology transfer to R&D industrial partners. Responsibilities
also include graduate and undergraduate teaching, and supervision of
graduate students through thesis and project work.
Two different kinds of permanent research positions will be opened
to french as well as foreign applicants :
- Charge de Recherche 1 (CR 1) is a mid-senior research position,
with application deadline in mid-January.
- Charge de Recherche 2 (CR 2) is a young researcher position,
typically after a Ph.D. thesis and a short post-doc, with anticipated
application deadline in mid-March. The following age restriction applies
here : to be eligible for a CR 2 position, the applicant should be
less than 31 by the end of 2001 (the limit can be extended by one year for
each child, and by the total duration of the military or civil service).
More specifically, the Signals, Models and Algorithms (Sigma2) group
at IRISA / INRIA Rennes seeks candidates with the following profiles :
1. NONLINEAR CONTROL.
Research in the area of fault detection and diagnosis.
Cooperation with major industrial companies, in particular
for automotive and power systems.
2. OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
Research in systems and signals for the evaluation of QoS,
modulation techniques, and the control of optical devices,
in full optical network communication systems (WDM).
Cooperation with major industrial companies.
3. DISCRETE EVENT SYSTEMS, DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS.
Research on management and diagnosis of large, distributed
systems. Application to telecommunication network management,
in cooperation with major industrial companies.
Potential applicants should contact as soon as possible
Albert Benveniste (mailto:benveniste@irisa.fr)
http://www.irisa.fr/sigma2/benveniste/home.html
Francois Le Gland (mailto:legland@irisa.fr)
http://www.irisa.fr/sigma2/legland/index.html
so as to have enough time for preparing a formal application.
For further information on IRISA / INRIA Rennes (http://www.irisa.fr/)
and general aspects relating to these research positions, please
contact Claude Labit (mailto:labit@irisa.fr), director of the laboratory.
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Contributed by: Paolo Ermanni
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) invites
applications for a
Chair of Intelligent Systems and Robotics.
Key topics in research and teaching cover theory, analysis, design,
and realization of mechatronic systems and particularly of robots.
Candidates should have profound skills and experience in research and
teaching at university level in different aspects of the field
mentioned above; professional experience would be an advantage. In
addition, this position requires sound interdisciplinary knowledge,
particularly in the area of electronics, computational sciences, and
information technologies. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to
co-operate with other chairs at ETHZ, namely in computer sciences,
electronics, ergonomics, and biology, and foster close contacts with
other research institutes and the industry.
Applications with curriculum vitae, list of publications and table of
conducted projects should be sent to the President of ETH Zurich,
Prof. Dr. O. Kbler, ETH Zentrum, CH-8092 Zurich, no later than
December 15, 2000. The ETHZ specifically encourages female candidates
to apply, with a view towards increasing the proportion of female
professors.
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Contributed by: R B Vinter (r.vinter@ic.ac.uk)
A NEW BOOK ON OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
'Optimal Control'
by Richard Vinter, Imperial College.
Birkhauser, Boston, May 2000.
507 pp.
Price: $79.95
ISBN: 0-8176-4075-4
Since the 1980's, new ideas in Optimal Control have led to far-reaching
extensions of the theory. These include generalizations of the
Pontryagin Maximum Principle, a rigorous framework for Dynamic Programming
based on novel concepts of 'solution' to the Hamilton Jacobi Equation, such
as viscosity solutions, and new, unrestrictive, conditions for minimizer
regularity. A key element has been new analytic techniques that give
sense to 'gradients' of functions, that are not differentiable in the
conventional sense (Nonsmooth Analysis).
Optimal Control brings together many of the important advances of the
last two decades. The analysis is self-contained and incorporates many
of the simplifications and unifying concepts revealed by recent research.
Among other purposes, the book aims to meet the needs of readers with
little prior exposure to modern Optimal Control, who seek quick answers to
the questions: what are the main results, what were the deficiencies of the
classical theory and to what extent have they been overcome? The book
includes, for their benefit, a lengthy overview, in which analytical
details are suppressed and emphasis is placed instead on communicating
underlying ideas.
Notable features of the book are:
1) A self-contained and accessible exposition of Nonsmooth Analysis and
its applications to the analysis of minimizing arcs.
2) A thorough investigation of necessary conditions, including nonsmooth
maximum principles and Euler-Lagrange and Hamilton-type conditions for
differential inclusion problems.
3) Self-contained coverage of Dynamic Programming from a system-theoretic
point of view, with an emphasis on discontinuous value functions.
4) Detailed consideration of minimizer regularity, free-end time
problems involving data discontinuous in time and other topics not
previously treated in book form.
Chapter Headings
Chapter 1: Overview. pp. 1-60
Chapter 2: Measurable Multifunctions an Differential Inclusions, pp.
61-108
Chapter 3: Variational Principles, pp. 109-125
Chapter 4: Nonsmooth Analysis, pp. 127-170
Chapter 5: Subdifferential Calculus, pp. 179-197
Chapter 6: The Maximum Principle, pp. 201-228
Chapter 7: The Extended Euler-Lagrange and Hamilton Conditions, pp.
233-252
Chapter 8: Necessary Conditions for Free End-Time Problems, pp. 285-318
Chapter 9: The Maximum Principle for State Constrained Problems, pp.
321-359
Chapter 10: Differential Inclusions with State Constraints, pp. 361-396
Chapter 11: Regularity of Minimizers, pp. 397-432
Chapter 12: Dynamic Programming, pp. 435-487
References
Index
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Contributed by: R. Haber
NEW BOOK:
NONLINEAR SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
- INPUT-OUTPUT MODELING APPROACH
Volume 1 and 2
By
R. Haber and L. Keviczky
Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht
Hardbound set only: ISBN: 0-7923-5858-9
Series : MATHEMATICAL MODELING: THEORY AND
APPLICTIONS 7
July 1999, 840 pp
Price: USD 335,00; GBP 195,00
http://www.wkap.nl/book.htm/0-7923-5857-0
The subject of the book is to present the modeling, parameter
estimation ands other aspects of the identification of nonlinear
dynamic systems. The treatment is restricted to the input-output
modeling approach. Because of the widespread usage of digital
computers discrete time methods are presented. Time domain
parameter estimation methods are dealt with in detail, frequency
domain and power spectrum procedures are described shortly. The
theory is presented from the engineering point of view, and a large
number of examples of case studies on the modeling and
identification of real processes illustrate the book.
Volume 1: Nonlinear System Parameter Estimation
1. Nonlinear dynamic process models
2. Test signals for identification
3. Parameter estimation methods
Volume 2. Nonlinear System Structure Identification
4. Nonlinearity test methods
5. Structure identification
6. Model validity tests
7 Case studies on identification of real processes
Ordering by Kluwer Netherlands orderdept@wkap.nl or
Kluwer America: kluwer@wkap.com
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Contributed by: George Anastassiou
NEW RESEARCH MONOGRAPH:QUANTITATIVE APPROXIMATIONS,pp.617,Sept.2000
Author:George Anastassiou,University of Memphis
Publisher:Chapman & Hall/CRC,price:$89.95
Suitable: for Math/Engineering libraries,for research and seminars
and advanced Math./Math.-related courses,applied or pure.
Features of book:Addresses both theory and methods of Quantitative
Approximations in detail,from pure to applied mathematics.
Exposes the relevance of quantitative methods and how they apply to many
active research areas.
For the first time is put in book form the greatest variety of
applications of quantitative approximation methods all over mathematics.
Namely applications and research interaction is exhibited in the
following
areas:Neural Networks,Wavelets,Partial Differential Equations,
Semigroups,Stochastics/Statistics,Functional Analysis,
Approximation Theory,Classical Analysis.
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Contributed by: George W Irwin
IFAC Journal: Control Engineering Practice
Volume : 8, Issue : 9, Date : Sep-2000
CONTENTS
Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/00123
pp 975-983
H"~ control of a gravity gradient stabilised satellite
A. Skullestad, J.M. Gilbert
pp 985-1001
Parameter identification for inflight detection and characterization
of aircraft icing
J.W. Melody, T. Basar, W.R. Perkins, P.G. Voulgaris
pp 1003-1010
An adaptive control approach to the attitude control of a flexible
rocket
H.-D. Choi, H. Bang
pp 1011-1022
Gain-scheduled control of a solar power plant
T.A. Johansen, K.J. Hunt, I. Petersen
pp 1023-1031
Maneuverability and smoke emission constraints in marine diesel
propulsion
A. Stefanopoulou, R. Smith
pp 1033-1043
Lane changing with look-down reference systems on automated
highways
H.-S. Tan, J. Guldner, C. Chen, S. Patwardhan, B. Bougler
pp 1045-1053
Optimal-tuning nonlinear PID control of hydraulic systems
G.P. Liu, S. Daley
pp 1055-1062
Dual-target predictive control and application in food extrusion
Y. Wang, J. Tan
pp 1063-1075
State-space neural network for modelling, prediction and control
J.M. Zamarreno, P. Vega, L.D. Garca, M. Francisco
pp 1077-1079
Other contents
pp 1081-1087
Index
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IFAC Journal: Control Engineering Practice
Volume : 8, Issue : 10, Date : Oct-2000
CONTENTS
pp 1093-1105
Supervision of nonlinear adaptive controllers based on fuzzy models
A. Fink, M. Fischer, O. Nelles, R. Isermann
pp 1107-1117
An identification-for-control procedure with robust performance
U. Holmberg, S. Valentinotti, D. Bonvin
pp 1119-1133
A generic natural language interface for task planning - application
to a mobile robot
J.M.G. Romano, E.F. Camacho, J.G. Ortega, M.T. Bonilla
pp 1135-1148
Wheel slip control for antispin acceleration via dynamic spark
advance
I Haskara, U Ozguner, J. Winkelman
pp 1149-1158
Identification of linear models for the dynamics of a photodetector
M. Lovera, F. Previdi
pp 1159-1165
Effects of hoisting on the input shaping control of gantry cranes
W. Singhose, L. Porter, M. Kenison, E. Kriikku
pp 1167-1176
Experimental evaluation of an augmented IMC for nonlinear systems
Q. Hu, P. Saha, G.P. Rangaiah
pp 1177-1188
Optimal control of a water distribution network in a supervisory
control system
G. Cembrano, G. Wells, J. Quevedo, R. Perez, R. Argelaguet
pp 1189-1196
A land vehicle tracking algorithm using stand-alone GPS
J.-H. Kim, J.-H. Oh
pp 1197-1198
Other contents
pp 1199-1205
Index
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CONTENTS
Volume : 8, Issue : 11, Date : Nov-2000
pp 1211-1221
Fast neural networks for diesel engine control design
M. Hafner, M. Schuler, O. Nelles, R. Isermann
pp 1223-1235
Controller reconfiguration for non-linear systems
S. Kanev, M. Verhaegen
pp 1237-1248
Estimation and control of mechatronic systems using sensitivity
bond
graphs P.J. Gawthrop, E. Ronco
pp 1249-1260
Multi-modelling of an industrial steam generator
B.O. Bouamama, M. Staroswiecki, B. Riera, E. Cherifi
pp 1261-1272
Reproducing oscillatory behaviour of a hydroelectric power station
by
computer simulation S.P. Mansoor, D.I. Jones, D.A. Bradley, F.C.
Aris,
G.R. Jones
pp 1273-1283
Model-based fault detection and isolation for a gas-liquid separation
unit M. Kinnaert, D. Vrancic, E. Denolin, D.x. Juricic, J. Petrovcic
pp 1285-1296
Adaptive control of the filling velocity of thermoplastics injection
molding Y. Yang, F. Gao
pp 1297-1307
Modelling and adaptive control strategy in a lactic fermentation
process
C. Ben Youssef, V. Guillou, A. Olmos-Dichara
pp 1309-1315
On adaptive smoothing of empirical transfer function estimates
A. Stenman, F. Gustafsson, D.E. Rivera, L. Ljung, T. McKelvey
pp 1317
Symbolic Methods in Control System Analysis and Design - Neil
Munro,
IEE Press, 1999, Price $ 95.00, ISBN 0852969430. F. Isnard, G.
Dodds
pp 1319-1320
Other contents
pp 1321-1327
Index
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Contributed by: Huibert Kwakernaak
AUTOMATICA
Table of contents
January, 2001 Issue 37:1
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Survey Papers
G. O. Guardabassi, S. M. Approximate linearization via feedback - An
Savaresi overview
Regular Papers
E. Prempain, I. Feedforward control: A full-information
Postlethwaite approach
S. Jorgensen, G. Zaccour Incentive equilibrium strategies and welfare
allocation in a dynamic game of pollution
control
Brief Papers
F. Z. Chaoui, F. Giri, M. Asymptotic stabilization of linear plants in
M'Saad presence of input and output saturations
K. Suyama Finite spectrum assignment for linear systems
with non- commensurate time-delays
S. Hu, J. Wang Quadratic stabilizability of a new class of
linear systems with structural independent
time-varying uncertainty
A. Armaou, P. D. Robust control of parabolic PDE systems with
Christofides time-dependent spatial domains
P. Lucibello, G. Oriolo Robust stabilization via iterative state
steering with an application to chained-form
systems
T. Knudsen Consistency analysis of subspace
identification methods based on a linear
regression approach
V. Ionescu, S-I. Niculescu, Generalized Popov theory applied to
J-M. Dion, L. Dugard, H. Li state-delayed systems
B. David, G. Bastin An estimator of the inverse covariance matrix
and its application to ML parameter estimation
in dynamical systems
J. Nygaard Nielsen, H. Applying the EKF to stochastic differential
Madsen equations with level effects
Z. Ding Global output regulation of uncertain
nonlinear systems with exogenous signals
A. Piazzi, A. Visioli Optimal noncausal set-point regulation of
scalar systems
A. Ferrara, L. Giacomini On modular backstepping design with second
order sliding modes
K. Fujimoto, T. Sugie Freedom in coordinates transformation for
exact linearization and its application to
transient behavior improvement
Technical Communiques
Z. Pan Differential geometric condition for feedback
complete linearization of stochastic nonlinear
system
D. Angeli, A. Casavola, E. Command governors for constrained linear
Mosca systems under partial state information
Correspondence
Z. Gajic, M. Lelic Comments on the review of the book "Modern
control system engineering"
Book Reviews
J. Lunze Discrete-event systems theory - An
introduction, by A. Tornambe
Li Yu, M. Yang Robust control system design advanced state
space techniques, by C-C. Tsui
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February, 2001 Issue 37:2
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Editorials
H. Kwakernaak Reviewers' commendations
Regular Papers
G. Tao, X. Ma, Y. Ling Optimal and nonlinear decoupling control of
systems with sandwiched backlash
E. Bolviken, P. J. Acklam, Monte Carlo filters for non-linear state
N. Christophersen, J-M. estimation
Stordal
I. Zaballa Feedback invariants of restrictions. A
polynomial approach
Brief Papers
F. Z. Chaoui, F. Giri, M. Adaptive control of input-constrained type-1
M'Saad plants stabilization and tracking
C. Du, L. Xie, C. Zhang H(infinity) control and robust stabilization
of two-dimensional systems in Roesser models
D. Filipovic, D. Schrder Control of vibrations in multi-mass systems
with locally controlled absorbers
Fen Wu, K. M. Grigoriadis LPV systems with parameter-varying time
delays: Analysis and control
B. Del-Muro-Cuellar, M. Fixed poles of disturbance rejection by
Malabre dynamic measurement feedback: A geometric
approach
Bing Chen, J. K. Tugnait Tracking of multiple maneuvering targets in
clutter using IMM/JPDA filtering and fixed-lag
smoothing
D. Dimogianopoulos, R. Adaptive control for linear slowly
Lozano time-varying systems using direct least
squares estimation
P. V. Zhivoglyadov, R. H. Further results on localization based
Middleton, M. Fu switching adaptive control
M. Arcak, A. Teel, P. Robust nonlinear control of feedforward
Kokotovic systems with unmodeled dynamics
B. Cooley, J. H. Lee Control-relevant experiment design for
multivariable systems described by expansions
in orthonormal bases
M. Sun, D. Wang Sampled-data iterative learning control for
nonlinear systems with arbitrary relative
degree
Technical Communiques
C. Hwang, S-F. Yang The use of routh array for testing the Hurwitz
property of a segment of polynomials
J-F. Camart, M. Malabre, J. Fixed poles of simultaneous disturbance
C. Martinez-Garcia rejection and decoupling: A geometric approach
A. V. Savkin, A. S. Matveev A switched server system of order n with all
its trajectories converging to (n-1)! limit
cycles
Y. S. Moon, P. G. Park, W. Robust stabilization of uncertain
H. Kwon input-delayed systems using reduction method
W. Xing, Q. Zhang, et al. Some geometric properties of Lyapunov equation
and LTI system
Book Reviews
J. Smieja S. M. Shinners: Advanced modern control system
theory nand design
B. Bona L. Reznik: Fuzzy controllers
P. A. Iglesias V. Sima: Algorithms for linear quadratic
optimization
X. Chen G. E. Dullerud: Control of uncertain
sampled-data systems
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Contributed by: Jan H. van Schuppen (J.H.van.Schuppen@cwi.nl)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS)
Volume 13 (2000), Number 3
J.R. Partington and G. Weiss,
Admissible observation operators for the right-shift semigroup.
MCSS 13 (2000), 179-192.
J.F. Pommaret and A. Quadrat,
Formal elimination for multidimensional systems
and applications to control theory.
MCSS 13 (2000), 193-215.
V. Chellaboina, W.M. Haddad, D.S. Bernstein and D.A. Wilson,
Induced convolution operator norms of linear dynamical systems.
MCSS 13 (2000), 216-240.
B. Hanzon and R.L.M. Peeters,
Balanced parametrizations of discrete-time
stable SISO all-pass system.
MCSS 13 (2000), 240-276.
INFORMATION
Information on MCSS including tables of contents is
available at its home pages:
www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/mcss.html
www.math.rutgers.edu/~sontag/mcss.html
Address for submissions:
J.H. van Schuppen (Co-Editor MCSS)
CWI
P.O.Box 94079
1090 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Bradley Dickinson, Eduardo Sontag, Jan van Schuppen (Editors)
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Contributed by: Martin Ruck
Journal of Process Control
Contents of volume 10 issue 6 (December 2000)
pp 509-524
Neural networks for the identification and control of blast furnace
hot metal quality
V.R. Radhakrishnan, A.R. Mohamed
pp 525-537
Direct and two-step methods for closed-loop identification: a
comparison of asymptotic and finite data set performance
A. Esmaili, J.F. MacGregor, P.A. Taylor
pp 539-555
Constrained nonlinear multivariable control of a fluid catalytic
cracking process
R.M. Ansari, M.O. Tade
pp 557-572
Output feedback MPC with guaranteed robust stability
M.A. Rodrigues, D. Odloak
Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jprocont
Journal of Process Control is an IFAC affiliated journal. For more details
about IFAC Publications, visit http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ifac.
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Contributed by: Hakan Hjalmarsson (hakan.hjalmarsson@s3.kth.se)
CALL FOR PAPERS
A Special Section on
ALGORITHMS AND APPLICATIONS OF ITERATIVE FEEDBACK TUNING
in the IFAC Journal
CONTROL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Practical constraints in terms of process knowledge and experimentation
as well as operator skill has governed the design of auto-tuning methods
enabling widespread use of these methods. However, the simple process
characterizations that these methods have to contend with often limits
the achieved closed loop performance. Advanced, high performance,
methods on the other hand, require rather precise process knowledge
and expert users which limits practical use.
One method that fits into the gap between these approaches is
Iterative Feedback Tuning (IFT) [1]. Being applicable to
nonlinear systems and easy to use --- closed loop experiments with
automatically generated excitation are used to obtain necessary
process information --- the method has attracted quite some interest
during the last years and a number of interesting advances have been
reported, see e.g. [2].
The purpose of this special section on IFT is to recognize these
advances and to encourage further work in this direction.
As CEP is an applications journal, papers with strong industrial
relevance are encouraged.
References
[1] H. Hjalmarsson, M. Gevers, S. Gunnarsson and O. Lequin
"Iterative Feedback Tuning: theory and applications" in
IEEE Control Systems Magazine, 26-41(4), vol 18, 1998
[2] Iterative Feedback Tuning, Invited session 3b-08,
14th IFAC World Congress, Beijing, P.R. China, 1999
Guest Editors:
Dr. Hakan Hjalmarsson
Prof. Michel Gevers
Important Dates:
April 30, 2001 Deadline for Paper Submission
August 31, 2001 Completion of First Review
November 30, 2001 Completion of Final Review
March, 2002 Publication
Potential authors should submit either a postscript file or four paper
copies of the manuscript to Dr. Hakan Hjalmarsson at the following
address:
Dr. Hakan Hjalmarsson
Department of Signals, Sensors and Systems
Royal Institute of Technology
S-100 44 Stockholm
hakan.hjalmarsson@s3.kth.se
Phone: +46 8 790 8464
Fax: +46 8 790 7329
Manuscripts must be in English and must be typewritten,
double-spaced with wide margins on one side of white paper. Good
quality printouts with a font size of 12 or 10 pt are required. The
corresponding author should be identified (include a Fax number and
E-mail address). Full postal addresses must be given for all
co-authors. For more detailed information about manuscript
preparation, please visit the web site of Control Engineering Practice
at http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/1/2/3/
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Contributed by: sara-info@catchword.co.uk
International Journal of Control
Volume 73, Number 15 of:
International Journal of Control a journal from Taylor and Francis Ltd
is now available online via the Catchword service, and contains the following
articles:
Extension of Popov absolute stability criterion to non-autonomous systems with
delays
Pierre-Alexandre Bliman
Stability of a certain class of hybrid dynamical systems
J. L. Mancilla Aguilar; R. A. Garcia; M. I. Troparevsky
An observer design for uniformly observable non-linear systems
Krishna K. Busawon; J. De Leon-Morales
Existence and convergence of solutions to the H sampled-data estimation
problem
M. Maroni; P. Bolzern; G. De Nicolao; U. Shaked
Sequential tuning methods of LQ/LQI controllers for multivariable systems
and their application to hot strip mills
Yoshio Ebihara Tomomichi Hagiwara; Mituhiko Araki
Robust resilient dynamic controllers for systems with parametric uncertainty
and controller gain variations
Wassim M. Haddad; Joseph R. Corrado
Applying observer based FDI techniques to detect faults in dynamic and bounded
stochastic distributions
Hong Wang; Wei Lin
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Volume 73, Number 16 of:
International Journal of Control a journal from Taylor and Francis Ltd
is now available online via the Catchword service, and contains the following
articles:
Fixed-structure synthesis of induced-norm controllers
R. Scott Erwin; Dennis S. Bernstein; David A. Wilson
Integrating structure and control design to achieve mixed H2/H performance
Jianbo Lu; Robert E. Skelton
Dynamic output feedback sliding mode design for a class of linear unmatched
uncertain systems
Kuo-Kai Shyu; Yao-Wen Tsai; Yung Yu; Kuang-Chiung Chang
Adaptive output feedback control of synchronous motors
S. Di Gennaro
Minimax guaranteed cost control of uncertain non-linear systems
M. D. S. Aliyu
H control for linear systems with additive controller gain variations
Guang-Hong Yang; Jian Liang Wang; Chong Lin
Exponential tracking of feedback linearizable non-linear control systems with
uncertainties
Chung-Cheng Chen
Linear quadratic performance with worst case disturbance rejection
Wayne W. Lu; Gary J. Balas; E. Bruce Lee
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Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE
SPECIAL ISSUE ON HYBRID SYSTEMS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
October, 2000
I am very pleased to inform you that the Proceedings of the IEEE has
published a special issue on the theory and applications of hybrid
systems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE
Vol.88, No.7, pp. 879-1123, July 2000
Special Issue on Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications
Panos Antsaklis, Guest Editor
This special issue provides the latest in both theory and
applications. Applications range from automotive powertrain control,
to intelligent highway transportation, to air traffic, to chemical
processes, to robotics and manufacturing.
The journal of Proceedings of the IEEE has print circulation of about
20,000 copies and an increasing number of electronic subscriptions.
It is aimed towards engineers and scientists with different
backgrounds, as opposed to the Transactions of the IEEE technical
societies, which contain papers appropriate for a more specialized
readership. So the Proceedings provide a truly excellent forum for
the dissemination of the research ideas in hybrid systems, since the
hybrid systems area draws expertise from a variety of disciplines and
involves several engineering, mathematics and computer science
fields.
The special issue consists of 13 papers plus an introduction to the
field of hybrid systems that reviews the latest developments. Please
see http://www.nd.edu/~pantsakl/specialissues.html for a glimpse at
the cover, contents and introductory article of the Proceedings of
the IEEE special issue on Hybrid Systems.
The special issue papers were invited and were chosen with great care
to provide as complete coverage as possible of the latest (state of
the art) in hybrid systems. Below please find the list of papers of
the special issue:
LIST OF PAPERS
1. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
OF HYBRID SYSTEMS
Panos Antsaklis
2. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE CONTROL AND HYBRID SYSTEMS:
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Andrea Balluchi, Luca Benvenuti, Maria Domenica Di Benedetto,
Claudio Pinello, Alberto Luigi Sangiovanni-Vincentelli
3. CONTROL DESIGN OF AN AUTOMATED HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Roberto Horowitz, Pravin Varaiya
4. HIGH-LEVEL MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF THE AIR
TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (TCAS)
Carolos Livadas, John Lygeros, Nancy A. Lynch
5. A GAME THEORETIC APPROACH TO
CONTROLLER DESIGN FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS
Claire Tomlin, John Lygeros, Shankar Sastry
6. DISCRETE ABSTRACTIONS OF HYBRID SYSTEMS
Rajeev Alur, Thomas A. Henzinger, Gerardo Lafferriere, George Pappas
7. LOGICS FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS
Jennifer M. Davoren, Anil Nerode
8. EFFECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF SWITCHING CONTROLLERS
FOR LINEAR SYSTEMS
Eugene Asarin, Olivier Bournez, Thao Dang, Oded Maler, Amir Pnueli
9. SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF HYBRID SYSTEMS
Xenofon Koutsoukos, Panos J. Antsaklis, James Stiver , Michael D. Lemmon
10.CONTINUOUS-DISCRETE INTERACTIONS
IN CHEMICAL PROCESSING PLANTS
Sebastian Engell, Stefan Kowalewski, Christian Schulz, Olaf Stursberg
11.PERSPECTIVES AND RESULTS ON THE STABILITY
AND STABILIZABILITY OF HYBRID SYSTEMS
Ray DeCarlo, Michael Branicky , Stefan Pettersson, Bengt Lennartson
12.PERFORMANCE BENEFITS OF HYBRID CONTROL DESIGN
FOR LINEAR AND NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
N. Harris McClamroch, Ilya Kolmanovsky
13.INTEGRATION OF TASK SCHEDULING, ACTION PLANNING
AND CONTROL IN ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Mumin Song, Tzyh-Jong Tarn, Ning Xi
14.OPTIMAL CONTROL OF HYBRID SYSTEMS IN MANUFACTURING
David L. Pepyne, Christos G. Cassandras
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Contributed by: Harris McClamroch (nhm@engin.umich.edu)
CONTROL HISTORY: WOMEN IN CONTROL
We are developing an article with the tentative title "Women Contributors in
Control," that we hope will be published in a special history issue of the
IEEE Control Systems Magazine in 2001. We intend to identify women who made
contributions to control systems theory, applications, technology or any
aspect of the field. Our focus is on earlier contributions, but we are
gathering data on contributions that were made any time before 1990.
We encourage and welcome information that you might provide to help us in
our search for background material. In addition to submission of names of
women contributors, we would greatly appreciate information that would help
us obtain:
a brief overview bio including education, major positions held, awards;
a summary of control contributions including research, development, and
professional service;
a representative list of a few publications;
current contact info (address, email) or if deceased;
a photograph.
We welcome any relevant information that you might provide. Please contact
either of us:
Professor Bozenna Pasik-Duncan
Department of Mathematics
University of Kansas
405 Snow Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
phone: 785-864-5162 or 3651
fax: 785-864-5255
e-mail: bozenna@math.ukans.edu
Professor N. Harris McClamroch
Department of Aerospace Engineering
3045 FXB Bldg, 1320 Beal St.
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140
phone: (734-763-2355
fax: 734-763-0578
e-mail: nhm@engin.umich.edu
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Contributed by: Hans Schneider
ContentsDirect from Elsevier Science
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Journal: Linear Algebra and its Applications
ISSN : 0024-3795
Volume : 319
Issue : 1-3
Date : 01-Nov-2000
NOTE:
ContentsDirect, which is automatically generated, lists the first author
of each paper and the corresponding author (if different).
Please note that only subscribers can access full text and abstracts
through the provided URLs.
Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/07738
pp 1-2
Workshop on ''Geometric and combinatorial methods in the Hermitian
sum spectral problem'' University of Coimbra, Portugal, 15-16 July
1999
E. Marques de Sa, J.F. Queiro, A.P. Santana
pp 3-22
Finite and infinite dimensional generalizations of Klyachko's theorem
S. Friedland
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500002172
pp 23-36
Eigenvalues of majorized Hermitian matrices and Littlewood-Richardson
coefficients
W. Fulton
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500002184
pp 37-59
Random walks on symmetric spaces and inequalities for matrix spectra
A.A. Klyachko
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500002196
pp 61-81
The symplectic and algebraic geometry of Horn's problem
A. Knutson
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500002202
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pp 83-102
Completions of P-matrix patterns
L.M. DeAlba, L. Hogben
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001671
pp 103-116
The Weyl calculus and a Cayley-Hamilton theorem for pairs of
selfadjoint matrices
F. Baur, W.J. Ricker
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001749
pp 117-135
An extended operator trigonometry
K. Gustafson
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001701
pp 137-145
Estimates for bounds of some numerical characters of matrices
T. Huang, W. Li, W. Sun
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001762
pp 147-162
Nonnegative linear systems in the behavioral approach: the autonomous
case
M. Elena Valcher
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001828
pp 163-178
The structure of the state representation of shift invariant
controllable and observable group codes
M. Campanella, G. Garbo
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S002437950000183X
pp 179-191
A resultant matrix for scaled Bernstein polynomials
J.R. Winkler
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001890
pp 193-209
Computation of a specified root of a polynomial system of equations
using eigenvectors
D. Bondyfalat, B. Mourrain, V.Y. Pan
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001907
pp 211
Index
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Contributed by: Dr. Yu-Chu Tian, Guest Editor (tiany@che.curtin.edu.au)
Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing
http://skuld.cage.curtin.edu.au/DCEMPJ/
Volume 9, Number 1, 2001 ISBN 0969-1855
Special Issue: Process Control and Systems Engineering
Yu-Chu Tian and You-Xian Sun
"Guest Editorial"
1. Zhihuan Song, Ping Li and Yiming Lou
"Cross-directional Estimation and Predictive Control of Paper Machines Using
DWT"
2. Yingquan Lu, Yaguang Kong, Wenhai Wang and Youxian Sun
"Guaranteed Cost Sampled-Data Control for Refining Process"
3. Xiang Liu, Wenhai Wang and Youxian Sun.
"Robust Digital PI Control for Uncertain Time-Delay Systems in Process
Industry"
4. He Xianhui, Gao Chunhua and Wang Hui
"A Combined Model for Supervisory Control of Continuous Processes"
5. J. Wu, S. Chen, G. Li and J. Chu
"Finite Word Length Implementation for Digital Reduced Order Observer Based
Controllers"
6. L.K. Dai and Z.Q. Cheng
"Robust Stability Conditions for SISO Dynamic Matrix Control"
7. Y.-C. Tian and F. Gao
"Analysis and Implementation of the Double-Controller Scheme"
8. W.D. Zhang, Y.X. Sun and X.M Xu
"Modeling of Fourdrinier and Cylinder Machines"
9. H.M. Yao, Y.-C. Tian, M.O. Tad and H.M. Ang
"An Integrated L-Lysine Fermentation Model with Agitation Speed as the
Manipulated Variable"
10. Zhong Zhao and Yihui Jin
"Application of Wavelet Transform to Process Operating Region Recognition"
11. Yuhong Zhao, Zhongwen Gu and Chunhui Zhou
"A New Method for Measurement Error Covariance Estimation"
12. Jianxiang Jin and Jianxin Zhu
"Data Compression for types of Nopaper Recorders Based on Some Wavelets"
13. Ximing Liang, Jianbo Hu, Weitao Zhong and Jixin Qian
"A Modified Augmented Lagrange Multiplier Method for Large-Scale Optimization"
14. Luo Chenzhong, Zhang Chunkai and Shao Huihe
"Application of Chaos in Chemical Process Optimization"
15. Xing-Guo Liu and Ji-Xin Qian
"Operational Optimization of Ideal Internal Thermally Coupled Distillation
Columns"
16. Wei Zhang and Youxian Sun
"Hybrid Automation Model and Control of Hybrid Systems"
17. Huaping Dai and Youxian Sun
"A Novel Modeling and Optimal Control Method for Discrete-Event Chemical
Processes"
18. Yan Wenjun and Shentu Weinong
"Formulae of the Infimal Controllable and Observable Sub-language and
Synthesis
of Its Supervisor"
19. Xuequan Xiang, Anke Xue and Youxian Sun
"H \infinite Control of Discrete Time Linear Systems Subject to Input
aturation"
20. L.-S. Hu, H.-H. Shao and Y.-X. Sun
"Robust Sampled-Data Control for Fuzzy Uncertain Systems"
21. Hongye Su, James Lam, Jianbo Hu and Jian Chu
"Output Feedback Stabilization of Uncertain Time-Delay Systems Containing
Saturating Actuators"
22. Jianbo Hu, Ximing Liang, Jun Wu, Hongye Su and Jian Chu
"Variable Structure Control for a Class of Systems with Mismatched
Uncertainties"
23. Anke Xue, Yao Chen and Youxian Sun
"Robustness Bound of LQ Guaranteed Cost Control Systems for Parameter
Uncertainty"
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Contributed by: S. Sam Ge, National University of Singapore.
The 4th Asian Conference on Robotics and its Applications (ACRA2001),
and
The 5th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT2001)
June 6-8, 2001
The National University of Singapore
Singapore
The Robotics & Mechatronics Congress 2001 (RMC2001) comprising ACRA2001 and
ICMT2001 will be held in the garden city of Singapore on June 6-8 2001, in
conjunction with the International Industrial Automation (IA 2001) Exhibition
and 5th International Exhibition on Material Handling, Warehousing, Distribution
and Supply Chain Management (Logismat 2001). IA/Logismat is the leading Industrial
Automation and Logistics event in Asia. Registration to one conference entitles
attendance to both.
ACRA:
The theme of ACRA 2001 is
ROBOTOICS IN UNSTRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT---NEW APPLICATIONS
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Mobile robots and legged locomotion; Reasoning and planning;
Collision avoidance and sensor-based control; Modeling, identification, and
control; Robot sensing and data fusion; Vision, recognition, and reconstruction;
Active vision, tracking, and visual servoing; Artificial life and robotics;
Dexterous and redundant manipulation; Distributed and self-organizing
systems; Fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms; Intelligent and
collaborative robots; Haptics, interfaces, simulation and virtual reality;
Telerobotics, telepresence, undersea robotics, and remote robotic system;
Service, entertainment, and personal robots
ICMT
The theme of ICMT 2001 is MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Current research and applications of mechatronics technology in electronics,
aerospace, biomedical, consumer products, machine tools, telecommunication and
transportation; Challenges and issues in R&D in mechatronics; Emerging technology
in mechatronics -- micro mechatronics, nano mechatronics, application of
information technology in mechatronics, wireless mechatronics, and man-machine
interface; Human resource development and education in mechatronics technology;
Modeling, identification, and control; Robotics, manipulation, and motion
control; Computer vision, recognition, and reconstruction; MEMS, smart sensors
and instrumentation technology; Fieldbus and applications; Intelligent mechanism;
Flexible automation, production planning, scheduling and control;
Learning and adaptive systems; Man-machine interfaces including haptics
IMPORTANT DATES
15 November 2000: Papers, Session and Workshop Proposals Due
15 February 2001: Notification of Acceptation/Rejection
15 March 2001: Final Camera-Ready Papers Due
PAPER SUBMISSION
The technical committee is soliciting contributed papers and invited session
proposals. Review of the contributed papers will be based on full-length papers.
Invited session proposals should include a session title, and the abstracts of
5 to 6 papers together with the contact information of the session proposer.
The first page of each manuscript must contain the title of the paper, he
names and affiliations of the authors, five keywords to indicate the subject
area of the papers, and full contact information, including fax and e-mail,
of the corresponding author. Submissions should be sent by 15 November 2000 to
the Technical Program Chairman in one of the following ways:
1. Online submission: in PDF or PS file format via the conference web-site
2. Email submission: send file in PDF or PS format to: engjhs@nus.edu.sg,
with subject
"ACRA2001" and "ICMT2001" respectively
3. Hard copy: send Four copies of full-length paper to
(For ACRA2001 Submission)
Dr. Marcelo H. Ang Jr.
c/o Professional Activities Centre
Faculty of Engineering
National University of Singapore
Singapore 119260
(For ICMT2001 Submission)
Dr. Ser-Yong Lim
c/o Professional Activities Centre
Faculty of Engineering
National University of Singapore
Singapore 119260
For further and updated information, visit
http://guppy.mpe.nus.edu.sg/~acra01/
and
http://guppy.mpe.nus.edu.sg/~icmt01/
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Contributed by: Vladimir Gaitsgory
Announcement: International Workshop on Singular Perturbations
in Dynamical Systems, Control and Optimization
in the memory of A.A. Pervozvanskii
December 7 -10, 2000
University of South Australia
Centre for Industrial and Applicable Mathematics
The presentations will be given by:
Eyad H. Abed, Olivier Alvarez, Zvi Artstein, Konstantin E. Avrachenkov,
Martino Bardi, Panagiotis Christofides, Jerzy Filar, Alexander Fradkov, .
Vladimir Gaitsgory, Goetz Grammel, Moshe Haviv, Phil Howlett,
Petar Kokotovic, William M. McEneaney, Kenneth D. Mease,
P.K. Menon, James Murdock, Nikolai Nefedov, Robert E. O'Malley,
Alexei Popov, Suresh P. Sethi, Iordan Slavov, Vadim V. Strygin,
Nina. N. Subbotina, H. D. Tuan, George Yin, Qing Zhang,
Xunyu Zhou.
The workshop webpage can be accessed at:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/maths/events/sp-2000.html
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Contributed by: Jun Liu (ejliu@ntu.edu.sg)
CALL FOR PAPERS: Third International Conference on Information,
Communications and Signal
Processing , ICICS 2001
SINGAPORE, 15-18 Oct. 2001
ICICS'97 and ICICS'99, the first and the second International Conference on
Information, Communications and Signal Processing were great successes with
over 500 papers reviewed and attended by over 300 international
participants.
Following on these successes, we are pleased to announce ICICS 2001,
the Third International Conference on Information, Communications and Signal
Processing to be held in Singapore from 15 to 18 October 2001. This is a
biennial series of conferences and is organised by the School of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Nanyang Technological University
and technical co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society,
IEEE Signal Processing Society, IEEE Singapore Section, IEEE Communications
Chapter Singapore, and IEEE Signal Processing Chapter Singapore.
The conference will cover the areas in Information Engineering, Communication
Systems and Signal Processing. There will be tutorial sessions as well as
invited sessions. Papers describing original work in but not limited to
the following technical areas are invited:
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS: Media generation and integration, Multimedia databases,
Digital libraries, Multimedia content analysis and understanding, Indexing
and retrieval, Video-on-demand, Multimedia security, User and application
interface, Hypertext and hypermedia, Computer graphics, Virtual reality,
Multimedia games and entertainment, Multimedia over IP, Multimedia
middleware and groupware, Multimedia standards and applications, and others.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS: High performance computing, Databases, Electronic commerce,
Computer architectures, Optical storage systems, Visualisation, Neural and
fuzzy computing, Data mining , Real-time systems, Software engineering,
Object oriented technology, Parallel and distributed computing, Fault-tolerant
systems, Intelligent systems, Embedded systems, Evolutionary computing and
systems, Mobile agents, Systems engineering, and others.
SIGNAL PROCESSING: Speech processing and coding, Signal detection and
reconstruction, System identification and modelling, Array processing,
Acoustic signal processing, Spectrum estimation, Higher order spectra,
Time-frequency and time-scale analysis, Wavelets, Image processing and
analysis, Image and Video coding applications and implementations, Filter
design and structures, Adaptive signal processing, CAD for VLSI digital
signal processors, Rapid prototyping and Hardware/Software co-design,
Efficient DSP implementation techniques, Novel DSP applications, Motion
estimation, Multidimensional systems, Signal processing for biomedical
applications, Signal processing for communications, and others.
COMMUNICATIONS: Coding, Modulation, Spread spectrum, Equalisation, Wireless
networks, Mobile, Cellular, PCN, Optical fibre, Satellite, Microwave circuits
and systems, Antennas, Propagation, Software radio, System simulation, EMI/EMC.
NETWORKING: ISDN/Broadband networking, Multimedia networks, Internetworking,
Network management, Protocol analysis and design, Flow and congestion
control, Routing, ATM-Optical networks, Optical networks, Traffic
characterisation, High speed networks, Network security and analysis, Intelligent
networks.
Authors are invited to submit an extended summary of about 1000 words or a
full paper either as an electronic file (postscript, pdf or Word format) or
3 hard copies to the Secretariat. Full papers should be double-column and use
10 pt Times Roman or similar fonts. Extended summaries should contain sufficient
details including key concepts and novel features. Each full paper or summary
should include a cover page with the title, authors, mailing and electronic
addresses, phone, fax number, contact author, topic area(s) and subject area
chosen from the above and listed in the order of author's preference. Electronic
submission is strongly encouraged.
Correspondence: All submissions and correspondence should be directed
to the Secretariat at the address given below (electronic submission can
be sent to ICICS2001 email address):
Secretariat
ICICS2001 Secretariat
Conference Management Centre
Administration Annex #04-06
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Avenue , Singapore 639798
Fax: (65) 793-0997
Email: ICICS2001@NTU.EDU.SG
Home Page: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/icics2001
IMPORTANT DATES
Summary/Tutorial Submission Deadline : 31 March 2001
Notification of Acceptance : 15 June 2001
Camera-Ready Copy Due : 15 July 2001
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Contributed by: Lars Gruene
Third NCN Workshop
"Dynamics, Bifurcations and Control"
April 1 - 3, 2001, Kloster Irsee, Germany
The third workshop of the EU Nonlinear Control Network will be held
from April 1 until April 3 in Kloster Irsee, Irsee, Germany.
The scope of the workshop will be to bring together scientists working on
the interface between Dynamical Systems and Control Systems. A focus will
be on new approaches using techniques from dynamical systems for solving
analysis and design problems in control.
Topics:
- Dynamical Systems Techniques for Control
- Bifurcations in Control Systems
- Dynamical Aspects of Stability and Stabilization
- Control Techniques for Perturbed Dynamical Systems
- Numerical Techniques for Control and Dynamical Systems
Invited Speakers include:
- E. Abed, University of Maryland, USA
- C. Byrnes, Washington University, USA
- W. Kliemann, Iowa State University, USA
- A. Krener, University of California, USA
- W. Kang, Naval Postgraduate School, USA
- P. Soravia, Universita di Padova, Italy
- A. Tesi, Universita di Firenze, Italy
The workshop is organized by F. Colonius (Universitaet Augsburg, Germany) and
L. Gruene (J.W. Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt, Germany).
Deadline for registration and proposal of talks will be December 1, 2000.
For more information please see the website
http://www.math.uni-frankfurt.de/~gruene/NCN
For more information on the Nonlinear Control Network see
http://www.supelec.fr/lss/NCN
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Contributed by: Per-Olof Gutman (peo@tx.technion.ac.il)
M2SABI'01 Second Announcement and Call for Papers
IMACS/IFAC
Fourth International Symposium on Mathematical Modelling
and Simulation in Agricultural and Bio-Industries
12-14 June, 2001
Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa, Israel
M2SABI-01 is the next in a very successful series of bi-annual symposia.
The most recent took place in Uppsala, Sweden in 1999.
M2SABI-01 is arranged in co-operation with the IEEE-EMBS International
Special Topic Conference on Physiological and Medical Modeling to be held
on 10-12 June, 2001, also at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa. Tuesday
June 12, 2001 will be a joint conference day. Participants of both
conferences will enjoy reduced rates.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
The Symposium Secretary is Mr. Carel Mayer at
M2SABI-01, Palex Tours, P.O.Box 3666, Haifa 31036, Israel
tel: +972 4 8524254
fax: +972 4 8522491
email: carel@palex.co.il
Please turn to the Conference secretariat for further information about the
Symposium, for information about hotel reservations, and for paper submission.
REGISTRATION FEE
The fee is USD 395, including full lunches and coffee breaks, receptions and
festive banquet. The reduced registration fee for students is USD 160.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please visit
www.technion.ac.il/technion/agr/m2sabi01.html
or contact the General Chair:
Prof. Per-Olof Gutman
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Haifa 32000, Israel
tel: +972 4 8292811, fax: +972 4 8221529, email: peo@tx.technion.ac.il
IMPORTANT DATES
24 DECEMBER 2000 Submission of Extended Abstracts (4 pages) or
Full Papers;
Submission of proposals for Special Sessions
1 February 2001 Notification of Acceptance (by e-mail)
20 March 2001 Submission of Final Papers
12-14 June 2001 Symposium
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