E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing

Issue 187, March, 2004


      E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing
               Issue 187, March, 2004

Editor:    Pradeep Misra
           Dept. of Electrical Engineering
           Wright State University
           Dayton, OH 45435
           USA
           Tel +937 775 5062
           Fax +937 775 3936
            
           Submit articles at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/eletter/
           Submission deadline for April eletter: March 31, 2004

Contents

0. Editorial

1.	Personals

2.	Awards Honors

3.	General Announcements
	3.1	Implementation of Simulink Models on dSPACE
	3.2	Model Reduction Software Package: MRedTool
	3.3	New IEE Journal Launched

4.	Positions
	4.1	Aero Engine Control Engineers Midlands UK
	4.2	Control Simulation Engineers Midlands UK
	4.3	Faculty: MIT USA
	4.4	Faculty: NTU Taiwan
	4.5	Faculty: Peking University China
	4.6	Faculty: University of Houston TX USA
	4.7	PDF: Hamilton Institute Ireland
	4.8	PDF: Univ Politecnica de Catalunya Spain
	4.9	PDF: University of Girona Spain
	4.10	PhD: RUG Netherlands
	4.11	PhD: Univ. of Texas San Antonio USA
	4.12	PhD: Univ of Glamorgan UK
	4.13	PhD: Univ of Texas at Dallas TX USA
	4.14	PhD Post-Doc: CESAME Belgium
	4.15	Post-doc: University of Twente Netherlands
	4.16	Research Fellow: Australian National Univ Australia
	4.17	Research Fellow: University of Tasmania Australia
	4.18	Teaching Fellowships: Polytechnic University NY USA

5.	Books
	5.1	Nonlinear Control Systems: Analysis and Design

6.	Journals
	6.1	Contents: Asian Journal of Control
	6.2	Contents: Automatica
	6.3	Contents: Control Engineering Practice
	6.4	Contents: European Journal of Control
	6.5	Contents: IEEE Trans on Automatic Control
	6.6	Contents: Journal of Dynamical and Control Systems
	6.7	Contents: Journal of Systems Science
	6.8	Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications

7.	Conferences
	7.1	2004 Int Conf on Dynamics Instrumentation and Control
	7.2	APCCM2004
	7.3	Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control
	7.4	IEEE Int Conf on Computational Cybernetics
	7.5	IEEE TENCON 2004
	7.6	ITSC 2004 Extended Deadline
	7.7	Int Symposium on Neural Networks

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Contributed by: Bill Uhl, 

Implementation of Simulink Models on dSPACE

dSPACE, Inc. will be hosting seminars in Schenectady, NY and El Segundo, CA. 
in March and April.

The sessions will cover implementation techniques for Simulink models on 
dSPACE rapid controls prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop systems.

Topics will include:
* Real Time Implementation Techniques and Methods in Simulink with RTI
* User-interfacing and complete experiment control with dSPACE tools
* Hands-on workshop: Rapid Prototyping with dSPACE. 
* Production code generation for embedded targets with TargetLink

For further information, contact Bill Uhl: buhl@dspaceinc.com

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Contributed by: Shyam Sivakumar, 

Model Reduction Software Package: MRedTool

We are pleased to announce the release of a new software package for 
Model Reduction: 
 
MRedTool is a new MATLAB-based application package that can be used for 
model reduction of multi-dimensional/uncertain system models with high
state order and complex uncertainty descriptions. Using this toolbox, one 
can obtain lower-order approximations to such models with a priori upper 
error bound (note that the algorithm optimally solves a Trace minimization 
objective which provides a reasonable upper bound to the actual minimization 
objective considered in model reduction). The algorithms implemented in the 
toolbox may also be used to reduce classical multi-dimensional realizations 
and spatially distributed control models. 

MRedTool provides two truncation algorithms for reduction, and based on the 
numerical conditioning of the problem, the user can select the appropriate 
algorithm to get the most reliable results. Additionally, the user can pre-
specify the approximation error that the application can tolerate or the 
order of the reduced model desired (and allow the toolbox to automatically 
compute the appropriate solution); alternatively, the user can perform the 
model reduction interactively, i.e., in a step-by-step fashion. In addition 
to reduction routines, tools for analysis and model generation are also 
available. 

Toolbox Capabilities: 
- Assess if a given system is exactly reducible and give a minimal balanced 
  equivalent realization. 
- Reduce the state order of the system and the corresponding blocks of 
  structured operators. 
- Manipulate multi-dimensional systems - addition, subtraction, block 
  transformations 
- Analyze and compute various system parameters - generalized Gramians, 
  generalized Hankel Singular Values, strong stability, Structured Induced 2-
  norm, Structured Reachability and Observability matrices 
- Generate pseudo-random strongly-stable, multi-dimensional test 
  realizations. 
 
The computational engine of MredTool is the general purpose Optimization 
Solver called 'SeDuMi', written by Jos F. Sturm. In order to interface with  
SeDuMi and to facilitate handling of the problems in their original LMI 
formulations, we make use of a user-friendly parser called 'YALMIP', written 
by Johan Lofberg.  These two MATLAB-based softwares are also available as 
part of the package and they run in the background as one interacts with 
MRedTool. The softwares take advantage of the sparsity of the realization 
matrices to speed up the computations. 
 
We also provide a detailed Software Documentation that explains the 
mathematical framework, algorithms and the syntax used along with examples. 
The entire package along with the User's Manual is available for download at 
http://scowl.ge.uiuc.edu/~ssivakum/research.html and is free for use to the 
general public. 

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Contributed by: Stuart Govan, 

New IEE Journal Launched

The IEE, publisher of the highly respected IEE Proceedings Control Theory & 
Applications, is proud to announce the launch this year of Systems Biology 
(www.iee.org/sb), a prestigious new peer-reviewed journal that welcomes high-
quality research papers, rapid communications and news from the exciting 
field of systems biology.

Systems biology involves modelling and simulating the complex dynamic 
interactions between genes, transcripts, proteins, metabolites and cells 
using integrated systems-based approaches. Encompassing proteomics, 
transcriptomics, metabolomics and functional genomics, systems biology uses 
computational and mathematical models to analyse and simulate networks, 
pathways and the spatial and temporal relationships that give rise to cause 
and effect in living systems. Such work is of great importance to a better 
understanding of disease mechanisms, pharmaceutical drug discovery and drug 
target validation.

Author benefits

Systems Biology will be indexed immediately in the IEE Inspec database and 
will appear in ISI and Medline/Pubmed. All papers will undergo rigorous and 
prompt review and high standards of production.  The IEE offers unrivalled 
times to first decision and publication, with papers published online in 
advance of the printed issue. There are no page charges, and authors will 
receive 50 digital reprints, a free journal copy and the PDF file of their 
published paper.

Call for papers and submission information

The first issue of Systems Biology will appear in summer 2004 and 
contributions are now being solicited for the second issue, to appear in 
December. The editors welcome full research papers, survey and review papers, 
essay-style articles and rapid communications.

Scope

Studies of intra- and inter-cellular dynamics, using systems- and signal-
oriented approaches. Papers that analyse genomic data in order to identify 
variables and basic relationships between them are considered if the results 
provide a basis for mathematical modelling and simulation of cellular dynamic.

Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, cells, tissue and the
 physiome
Molecular and cellular interactions; gene, cell and protein function
Networks and pathways
Metabolism and cell signalling
Dynamics, regulation and control
Systems, signals, and information
Experimental data analysis
Mathematical modelling and theoretical analysis
Biological modelling, simulation,  prediction and control
Methodologies, databases, tools and simulations

Editors-in-chief

Olaf Wolkenhauer
Ravi Iyengar 
Walter Kolch
Kwang-Hyun Cho
Ursula Klingmüller

For further information on the journal, please email the managing editor, 
Stuart Govan, at sgovan@iee.org.uk or visit the homepage at www.iee.org/sb

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Contributed by: Julie Spence, 

Aero Engine Control Engineers, Midlands, UK

2 vacancies exist for engineers to join a highly successful team developing
control simulations and control code for a major aero engine manufacturer.

The successful candidate will work closely with the engine manufacturer to 
develop, maintain and troubleshoot aero engine control software. Good 
communication and English language skills, both verbal and written, are 
essential.

Applicants should have a good degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or 
a related discipline, a working knowledge of gas turbine engine principles 
(either aero or power generation),experience of dynamic simulation and 
FADEC. Basic Workstation/PC skills are essential as well as experience of the 
software Lifecycle process and good knowledge of at least one high level 
software language. Familiarity with DOORS, FORTRAN, C, Matlab/Simulink or 
BEACON, together with experience of UNIX, would be a distinct advantage.  
Also desirable would be knowledge of any of the following:- RTCA/DO-178B 
safety critical software protocols, testing of real time embedded systems, 
commercial aircraft systems, systems integration and ARINC–429 or AFDX 
databus protocols.

We are looking for experienced individuals who can contribute knowledge in 
the areas of engine system and software requirements and implementation. 
Good customer facing skills are also essential for the role as part of an 
integrated team delivering safety critical software solutions to our customer.

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Contributed by: Julie Spence, 

Control, Simulation Engineers, Midlands, UK

Vacancies exist for control engineers to join an enthusiastic multi-
disciplinary team working on a variety of industrial, defence, aerospace and 
offshore projects. Candidates must have experience in simulation/control of 
prime movers, power generation equipment and cycles, or aero engines and 
controls.  Experience in the application of modern condition monitoring 
methods would be a big advantage.

Minimum requirements are a good honours degree in control engineering, 
preferably with experience in applying this to real industrial applications. 
The successful applicant will need the personal motivation to produce high 
quality, cost-effective and innovative solutions against realistic time-
scales. Good customer and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the 
ability to work effectively either in a team situation or individually. 
Applicants must also have good PC skills and be familiar with modern 
simulation and systems analysis tools such as Matlab/Simulink, ACSL/MMS, 
MATRIXx etc.

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Contributed by: Daniel Hastings, 

Faculty: MIT, USA

Candidates are sought who have experience and research interests in 
Engineering Systems Theory and Application for a position starting in 
September 2004. We are seeking a Ph.D. with excellent academic credentials 
and a strong interest in the development of theoretical approaches to large-
scale engineering systems, such as software or telecommunication or other 
infrastructural systems, and interest in applying research results in one or 
more contextual domains. Issues of interest include system design, 
complexity, uncertainty, robustness, flexibility and architecture, especially 
the relationships among them. Candidates with expertise in areas such as 
systems and control, optimization, operations research and distributed 
systems theory are encouraged to apply.

ESD-EECS Dual Faculty
This will be a dual faculty appointment in the Engineering Systems Division 
(ESD) and the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department (EECS) at 
MIT. Dual faculty duties include teaching, research, and supervision of 
theses in both ESD and EECS. This will be a tenure track appointment.

The Department
The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department (EECS) has ongoing 
research in the areas listed above: http://www.eecs.mit.edu

The Division
The Engineering Systems Division is an interdisciplinary unit which brings 
together educational and research programs with an integrative approach to 
large complex systems: http://esd.mit.edu 

Applications received by March 15, 2004 will receive full consideration. We 
are especially encouraging minorities and women to apply, because of MIT’s 
strong commitment to diversity in engineering education, research and 
practice. E-mail applications are preferred; send to esd-
eecssearch04@mit.edu  Applications must include a c.v., no more than three 
papers, a statement of professional interests and goals and the names and e-
mail addresses of three or more individuals who will be providing letters of 
recommendation. Please arrange to have your reference writers send letters 
electronically where possible. Alternatively, send two copies of all 
documents to: Professor Daniel Hastings, Co-Director, Engineering Systems 
Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 
E40 – 257, Cambridge, MA 02139.

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 
http://web.mit.edu

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Contributed by: Feng-Li Lian, 

Faculty: NTU, Taiwan

Department of Electrical Engineering of National Taiwan University (NTU) is 
planning to recruit a faculty member in the control field starting in the 
next academic year (beginning from August 2004). Candidates whose specialty 
lying in the areas of, not limited to,  distributed control, mechatronics, 
precision motion control, nano technology, system-on-chip (SOC), systems 
biology, etc., will be preferable. Any highly qualified candidates are 
welcome to visit the department web (with both Chinese and English versions) 
under College of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the NTU at URL : 
http://www.ee.ntu.edu.tw/ for more details about application. Candidates 
should send a full resume with publication list, a statement of research and 
teaching interests (if you are applying for SOC-related positions, please 
state how your past and current research is related to SOC), recent 
publications, and at least 2 reference letters (can be sent later).  
Applications will be accepted and processed every month until the position 
is filled.  Please send applications to (by email or regular mail): 

Prof. Sy-Yen Kuo, Chairman
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2363-5251 ~ 111
Fax: +886-2-2367-1909
E-mail: sykuo@cc.ee.ntu.edu.tw

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Contributed by: Guangming Xie, 

Faculty: Peking University, China

Two Faculty positions are currently open in the Controls and Dynamics Group 
in the Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science at Peking University.  
Candidates are sought specializing in one of the following general areas: 
systems and control theory, classical mechanics and dynamical systems, 
robotics and information science.  The levels of open positions include 
lecturer, associate professor, and professor.  Applicants should have Ph. D 
degrees in one of the following area: mechanics, control theory, applied 
mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science 
and physics, with expertise in theory, computation, or experiments.  A 
successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses 
and establish an independent research program complement to the current 
research areas in the group. The level of positions is offered according to 
the research and teaching experiences of the applicants.  Candidates for 
senior positions should have exceptional research credentials and are well 
established in one of the research fields mentioned above.  Interested 
parties should send a resume and three reference letters to 

Prof. Yong Wang
Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science
Peking University
Beijing 100871, P.R.CHINA
Email: yongwang@pku.edu.cn
Phone: 086-010-62757946
Fax: 086-010-62764044

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Contributed by: Karolos Grigoriadis, 

Faculty: University of Houston, TX, USA

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston Cullen 
College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and creative person for 
a tenure-track position in the broadly defined area of sensors and sensing, 
including precision measurement systems, intelligent and distributed sensing 
mnethodologies, and system identification methods  Successful candidates must 
have a strong interest in establishing an active and innovative research 
program that will be internationally recognized, as well as a commitment to 
teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position is intended 
to advance the multi-scale engineering initiative of the Department of 
Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with experience in biomedical applications 
are especially encouraged to apply. The candidates must have a Ph.D. in the 
enigneering sciences, physical sciences or related discipline. Interested 
persons should submit a curriculum vita detailing academic and professional 
experiences, publications, research support, research and teaching summaries, 
and research and teaching goals/vision.  Candidates should submit the 
application material to the chair of the search committee, Prof. David 
Zimmerman, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, 
Texas, 77204-4006. The desired start date is the Fall of 2004.  The 
University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply.

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Contributed by: Robert Shorten, 

PDF: Hamilton Institute, Ireland
Postdoctoral position in Kalman Filtering
 
The Hamilton Institute is now considering applications for a Postdoctoral 
position in the general area of sensor fusion for automobile applications. We 
are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of 
the following areas: Kalman filtering; extended Kalman filtering; covariance 
intersection methods; and particle filtering. A  knowledge of machine 
learning methods would also be an advantage. The Hamilton Institute is a 
dedicated multi-disciplinary research centre forming part of the National 
University of Ireland and located in Maynooth, just outside Dublin. These 
posts offer an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle 
fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary 
research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the 
international research community.  To apply for a position, please send a 
copy of your cv (including details of three referees) to hamilton@may.ie. For 
further details visit www.hamilton.ie

Ph.D. Positions in Stability Theory
 
The Hamilton Institute is now considering applications for Ph.D. positions in 
stability theory for switched and hybrid systems. The main focus of the 
project will be on the development of techniques for analysing the stability 
of positive switched systems. Such systems are pervasive and are found in 
economics, biology, engineering and in the study of communication systems. 
Initial work will focus on the existence of common quadratic Lyapunov 
functions for these systems, and on the existence of copositive Lyapunov 
functions.  The Hamilton Institute is a dedicated multi-disciplinary research 
centre forming part of the National University of Ireland and located in 
Maynooth, just outside Dublin. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for 
successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a 
stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art 
facilities and strong links to the international research community.  To 
apply for a position, please send a copy of your cv (including details of 
three referees) to hamilton@may.ie. For further details visit www.hamilton.ie
 
Ph.D. Positions in Congestion Control for the Internet
 
The Hamilton Institute is now considering applications for Ph.D. positions in 
the general area of congestion control for communication networks. The main 
focus of the project will be on the development of techniques for analysing 
and designing communication networks that employ AIMD congestion control 
algorithms. Particular attention will be paid to developing identification 
techniques for communication networks and employing these techniques to 
develop new congestion control strategies. Both end user and router-based 
strategies will be investigated. The Hamilton Institute is a dedicated multi-
disciplinary research centre forming part of the National University of 
Ireland and located in Maynooth, just outside Dublin. These posts offer an 
exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research 
problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with 
state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research 
community.  To apply for a position, please send a copy of your cv (including 
details of three referees) to hamilton@may.ie. For further details visit 
www.hamilton.ie

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Contributed by: Jose Rodellar, 

PDF: Univ Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain

The Control Theory and Applications Group at the Department of 
Applied Mathematics III of Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, 
Spain) is able to host 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the project 
"Modelling and Control of Nonlinear Complex Systems with Uncertainties and 
Couplings". This project and the Postdoc position are funded by the Ministry 
of Science and Technology of Spain. The aim of the project is to develop 
models and control methods for systems with nonlinear components such as 
hysteresis, frictions, saturations, etc, subjected to unknown external 
excitations. The research has two directions: one theoretical and another 
focussed on applications to smart structures. The group has strong background 
in this area and offers a good human and work environment.

Conditions for applicants: (1) Have obtained PhD degree not before March 22, 
2001. (2) Have made research postdoc stay(s) for at least 12 months 
(candidates with their PhD degree obtained after March 22, 2003 are exempt of
this requirement).

Characteristics of the fellowship: (1) Full-time contract for 3 years 
starting September 2004 approximately (2) Gross salary: 23000 euros/year
minimum.

Procedure for applications: (1) Selection of 1 single candidate by the 
hosting group. (2) Submission of a joint final form to the Ministry of
Science of Technology by the hosting group and the candidate.

Deadline: Before March 10, interested applicants should send by email a 
complete CV, with special mention of their publications and research 
activities, plus an outline of their research interest for the 3 year period 
of the fellowship within the scope of the project. 
Send to Prof. Jose Rodellar (jose.rodellar@upc.es)

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Contributed by: Ningsu Luo, 

PDF: University of Girona, Spain

Outstanding young and responsible researchers are invited to apply for 3 
postdoctoral research positions in the broad area of control, supervision and 
identification of uncertain complex systems in the Department of Electronics, 
Computer Science and Automatic Control, University of Girona, Spain. 

PDF1. One "senior" postdoctoral position associated to the Program of
"Ramon y Cajal" of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology

Deadline of the application: 5 March of 2004
 
Qualified applicants should have their PhD degree obtained in the last 10 
years (not before 5 March of 1994, with the date being referred to the PhD 
defense) and have made their postdoctoral stays at research centers during at 
least 24 months.The fellowship provides a full-time contract of 5 years with 
annual salary (gross) around 40000 euros and an additional economic support 
(12000 euros, maximum) for the scientific development. The details of PDF
call and the procedure of application can be found in the following web site:
http://www.mcyt.es/cajal

PDF2 and PDF3. Two "junior" postdoctoral positions associated to the Program 
of "Juan de la Cierva" of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology
 
Deadline of the application: 22 March of 2004

Qualified applicants should have their PhD degree obtained in last 3 years 
(not before 5 March of 2001, with the date being referred to the PhD defense) 
and have made their postdoctoral stays at research centers during at least 12 
months (those candidates with their PhD degree obtained after 6 March of 2003 
will exempt from this requirement). The fellowship provides a full-time 
contract of 3 years with annual salary (gross) around 30360 euros. Details 
of PDF call and the procedure of application can be found in the following
web site: http://www.mcyt.es/delacierva

Following research projects are associated to the program "Juan de la Cierva":

Research Project 1: Modelling and control of nonlinear complex systems with 
uncertainties and couplings. 
Research Project 2: Automation of detection and diagnosis of faults in static 
and dynamic systems using semiqualitative knowledge. 

Due to the imminent application deadlines, applicants should send by email 
as soon as possible the complete CV (with special mention about the impact 
factor of all publications referenced by JCR) and a research proposal to the 
following persons in order to have the previous evaluation before doing their 
formal on-line application.

Dr. Ningsu Luo  (ningsu@eia.udg.es) 
PDF associated with the program "Ramon y Cajal"
Dr. Josep Vehí (vehi@eia.udg.es) 
PDF associated with the program "Juan de la Cierva - Projecte 1"
Dr. Joaquim Armengol (armengol@eia.udg.es) 
PDF associated with the program "Juan de la Cierva - Projecte 2"

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Contributed by: H.L. Trentelman, 

PhD: RUG, Netherlands

Stability analysis and robust stabilization of system behaviors 

The aim of the proposed research project is to extend the existing   
theory on Integral Quadratic Constraints as developed by Megretski and   
Rantzer by putting it in a more general framework of behavioral   
systems. The idea is to consider the system as the behavioral   
interconnection of two subsystems: a nominal system behavior and an   
uncertain system behavior. The uncertain system behavior will be   
characterized in terms of quadratic differential forms (QDF's),   
in particular in terms of dissipativity properties with respect to the   
supply rate corresponding to the given QDF. By constructing storage   
functions of the nominal system and the uncertain system we will then   
arrive at Lyapunov functions of the interconnected system, giving the   
possibility to obtain stability results.   
Among other things, want to investigate the following issues:  
  
1. How to merge the existing IQC theory and the theory of QDF's.  
The theory of IQC's as developed by Megretski and Rantzer is very much  
an input/output theory, with feedback interconnection as a starting  
point. On the other hand, uncertainty descriptions in terms of QDF's  
use behavioral interconnections. It is unclear what the exact  
relation is between these two approaches. An important problem is to  
merge the two theories, and investigate whether it is possible two  
take the best of both theories to arrive at a unified framework.  
  
2. Introduce behavioral ideas of system dissipativity in stability analysis.  
Many classical and also more recent stability results on the  
interconnection of nominal systems with possibly nonlinear uncertain  
systems can be given an interpretation in terms of dissipative  
systems, supply rates, and storage functions. Our aim is to  
investigate how this physical insight can be exploited in order to  
improve the existing results  
  
3.Calculus of two-variable polynomial matrices. Algebraic  
manipulations on polynomial matrices in two variables correspond to  
operations on the corresponding quadratic differential forms. We want  
to investigate how the calculus of two-variable polynomial matrices  
can be used in stability analysis.  
  
4. Robust control in a behavioral context. It is well-known that in  
an input/ouput framework the classical results on H-infinity  
control can be applied to robust stabilization. An important body of  
open problems is concerned with developing a theory of robust  
stabilization and control in the framework of behavioral systems and  
control. Clearly, recent results on the synthesis of dissipative  
systemswill yield robust stabilization results with uncertainty  
described by QDF's.  
 
Applicants for the PhD position (4 years, salary starting from 1600,- 
Euros / month before taxes) should have a Masters degree in 
Mathematics, or in Control Engineering with a strong background in 
Mathematics 
 
Applications should include an extended curriculum vitae (with details 
on qualifications, experience, achievements) and they should be sent, 
preferably by electronic mail, to:  
 
Harry Trentelman  
Research Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science  
P.O. Box 800 
9700 AV Groningen 
the Netherlands 
Phone: +31-50-3633998 
Fax: +31-50-3633980 
Email: h.l. trentelman@math.rug.nl 
http://www.math.rug.nl/~trentelman 
 
   
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Contributed by: ChunJiang Qian, 

PhD: Univ. of Texas, San Antonio, USA

A Ph.D. Fellowship is available in the Control Group at the Department of 
Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio. The candidate 
should have MS degree and a strong background in computational intelligence, 
systems and control, robotics, or in mathematics. 

For more information, those interested can contact  Dr. Chen (e-mail: 
pchen@utsa.edu) or Dr. Qian (e-mail:cqian@utsa.edu.)
Apply online at  http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admissions.htm

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Contributed by: Qing-Chang Zhong, 

PhD: Univ of Glamorgan, UK

The School of Electronics at the University of Glamorgan invites 
applications for a full-time research studentship leading to the award of 
PhD degree in the area of Time-delay Systems from applicants with good 
honours degrees in Engineering/Physics/Applied Sciences/Maths/Computing  or 
other related subjects.

The chosen applicant will be registered normally for MPhil, progressing to 
PhD as soon as possible after the first year, and completing their PhD after 
3 years of research working on project:

Robust control and stability of time-delay systems

The successful candidate will, subject to a satisfactory annual review, be 
paid a maintenance bursary of GBP9,000 per annum, and have his/her research 
course fee paid by the School (GBP2870) per annum.  In the case of an 
overseas student, he/she will have his/her fee paid by the school (GBP8900) 
and receive a bursary of GBP5645 per annum. In addition, the School of 
Electronics has a policy of engaging research students as part time 
lecturers/demonstrators where possible. 

The successful candidate will join an internationally recognised research 
group with good research facilities. We have strong collaboration with 
industry, research laboratories and other academic institutions. On 
attaining the PhD, the research and teaching experience gained will provide 
an excellent basis for a career in industry and academia.

For further particulars and application forms (both a completed form and CV 
must be sent), please contact:

Mrs Sue Morgan
School of Electronics
University of Glamorgan
Llantwit Road
Treforest
PONTYPRIDD  CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1443 482542
E-mail:  sdmorgan@glam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries can be made to 
Dr. Qing-Chang Zhong 
Email: qczhong@glam.ac.uk
URL: http://come.to/zhongqc

Closing date:  Completed application form and CV to the above address, to be 
received by 24th March 2004.

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Contributed by: Raimund J. Ober, 

PhD: Univ of Texas at Dallas, TX, USA

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

For exceptionally well qualified candidates post-doctoral positions
may be available.

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

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

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

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Contributed by: Michel Gevers, 

PhD, Post-Doc: CESAME, Belgium

A PhD and a Post-Doc position are available at the Center for Systems
Engineering and Applied Mechanics (CESAME), Louvain University, Belgium. The
candidates can work on a broad range of possible research problems within
systems and control, with a preference given to system identification, robust
control, or computational aspects of systems and control problems. 

These positions are within the framework of an interuniversity research
network funded by the Belgian government, called IAP. The network, its members
and its research topics are described on the IAP webpage:
http://www.auto.ucl.ac.be/IAPV

The positions are available at the Louvain University team (denoted UCL-INMA)
of the network, which counts 11 academic members and about 25 PhD students and
Post-docs. Applications, together with names of referees, should be sent,
preferably in electronic form, to the coordinator of the network:
Professor Michel Gevers
CESAME-UCL, Batiment Euler
B-1348 Louvain la Neuve, Belgium
Email: gevers@csam.ucl.ac.be
http://www.auto.ucl.ac.be/~gevers/

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Contributed by: Arjan van der Schaft, 

Post-doc: University of Twente, Netherlands
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Twente

Currently there is an opening for a post-doc position within the project 
"Port-based approach of complex distributed-parameter system models for 
analysis and simulation", funded by the Netherlands Organization for 
Scientific Research (Technical Sciences). 
The general aim of the project is to create a synthesis between two 
successful approaches to modeling and simulation of physical engineering 
systems: the multi-physics port-based approach to lumped system models and 
the finite-element approach to distributed-parameter system models. The work 
of the post-doc should be within this broad area. The project is carried out 
in close collaboration with Electrical Engineering (Peter Breedveld, 
associate professor and Norbert Ligterink, Ph.D. student). 

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Contributed by: Matt James, 

Research Fellow: Australian National Univ, Australia

Academic Level B/C
Fixed Term – 2 years with possible extension
Salary Range:	$56,322 - $78,608 pa plus 17% super
Reference:	FEIT2203

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow/Fellow to an ARC-funded project 
investigating the need for systematic methods for robust control system 
design, particularly in emerging fields of quantum technology.  The aim of 
the project is to develop measurement feedback design methodologies for 
systems modelled by nonlinear or quantum dynamics, and will focus on 
suitable representation and use of measurement information for feedback 
control.   

For appointment, applicants are expected to have a PhD in physics, 
engineering,  or mathematics.  A relevant background in quantum physics or 
control engineering or mathematics  is also required.

The level of appointment will depend on the experience of the successful 
applicant.

Selection Criteria: http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/jobs/ or from Patricia Hood, 
T:( 02) 6125 4450, E: patricia.hood@anu.edu.au
Enquiries: Name, T: (02) 6125 4889, E: matthew.james@anu.edu.au
Closing Date:	Consideration of applications will be on-going until the 
position is filled.

Information for applicants: 
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_to_Apply/index.asp 
Job Application Cover sheet: 
http://info.anu.edu.au/policies/Forms/Human_Resources/Recruitment/HR86.asp

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Contributed by: Bernardo A. León de la Barra, 

Research Fellow: University of Tasmania, Australia

Applications are invited for appointment to the position of a Research Fellow 
(Academic Level B) in the School of Engineering at the University of 
Tasmania, Australia. The position will be offered as a 3-year fixed term 
contract with the possibility of renewal.

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

The successful applicant will be provided with an exciting opportunity to 
develop their career by undertaking a leading role in the School’s new 
collaborative research project with Hydro-Tasmania in building applied 
hydrogen energy pilot projects for stationary and mobile applications. The 
research fellow will work in the area of mechanical/electronic control 
related to energy systems integrating hydrogen generation, storage and 
applications via sensory control and optimisation. 

Applicants must have completed a PhD in mechanical or electronics engineering 
and have an appropriate research record related to control engineering It is 
expected that the successful applicant will carry out research and assist in 
preparing competitive research funding application related to hydrogen power 
energy systems in partnership with industry. Industrial experience in 
mechanical or electronic control engineering or a related area would be 
highly regarded. Demonstrated teaching experience and experience in 
supervision of postgraduate students is desirable.

The appointment will be at Academic Level B and will have a total 
remuneration package of up to AU$76,482 per annum (comprising salary within 
the range AU$55,440 - AU$65,369 plus 17% superannuation). 

Enquiries regarding academic aspects of the position should be directed to Dr 
Greg Walker telephone + 61 3 62262117, fax +61 3 62267247, email: 
Greg.Walker@utas.edu.au 

Further details and application package are available at 
http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/pos_vacant/pd_detail.asp?Serial=1887

THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The University has also implemented an Aboriginal Employment Strategy, and 
Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply for this and other 
University appointments

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Contributed by: Vikram Kapila, 

Teaching Fellowships: Polytechnic University, NY, USA

Revitalizing Achievement by using Instrumentation in Science Education 
(RAISE) is a NSF sponsored GK-12 Fellows project at Polytechnic University. 
The RAISE project is seeking to recruit 6 graduate and 6 senior 
undergraduates to perform teaching in grades 9-12 and synergistic research 
work. Graduate fellowships consisting of an annual stipend of $27,500 and 
tuition support are available to qualified mechanical and civil engineering 
students. Undergraduate fellowships consisting of an annual stipend of 
$10,000 are available to qualified seniors enrolled in the following majors: 
mechanical, civil, electrical, and computer engineering. Experience in RAISE 
project will enable Fellows to: develop communication and leadership skills, 
a deeper appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
(STEM) disciplines, and conduct research in faculty directed projects in 
mechanical engineering (e.g., control engineering, mechatronics, smart 
sensors, etc.) and civil engineering. NSF regulations stipulate that the 
RAISE Fellows must be either citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or 
native residents of U.S. possessions. Foreign students holding student visas 
are not eligible. The position begins in summer of 2004 and requires highly 
motivated and dedicated individuals who are self-driven. Application deadline 
is April 30, 2004. Visit http://gk12.poly.edu for more details.

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Contributed by: Tongwen Chen, 

Nonlinear Control Systems: Analysis and Design
by H. J. Marquez (Universiyt of Alberta, Canada).
Wiley, 2003, ISBN-471-42799-3

http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~marquez/nlbook.html

Nonlinear Control Systems provides a friendly, readable, yet thorough
presentation of the fundamental of nonlinear control systems,
ideal for first year graduate students. 

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: Mathematical Preliminaries.
Chapter 3: Lyapunov Stability I: Autonomous Systems.
Chapter 4: Lyapunov Stability II: Nonautonomous Systems.
Chapter 5: Feedback Systems.
Chapter 6: Input-Output Stability.
Chapter 7: Input-to-State Stability.
Chapter 8: Passivity.
Chapter 9: Dissipativity.
Chapter 10: Feedback Linearization.
Chapter 11: Nonlinear Observers.

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Contents: Asian Journal of Control

Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, 

Asian Journal of Control
Vol. 6, No. 1, March, 2004

Regular Paper:

1.Title: Control of Interconnected Jumping Systems: An H¡Û Approach
  Author: Magdi S. Mahmoud, Peng Shi, and Abdulla Ismail
2.Title: The Performance of Discrete Linear Time Varying control of Linear
         Periodic Plants
  Author: Jingxin Zhang and Cishen Zhang
3.Title: Trade-off Between Approximation Accuracy and Complexity for TS Fuzzy
         Models
  Author: Peter Baranyi, Peter Korondi, Ron J. Patton, and Hideki Hashimoto
4.Title: Performance Analysis of Control Systems with Input Constraints VIA
         Piecewise Quadratic Storage Functions
  Author: Eiji Morinaga, Kenji Hirata, and Yoshito Ohta
5.Title: Decentralized Control of Generalized Systems VIA a Frequency Domain
         Approach
  Author: Zhiwei Gao, Wanquan Liu, and Albert T. P. So
6.Title: Robust Adaptive Control with Multiple Estimation Models for
         Stabilization of a Class of Non-Inversely Stable Time-Varying Plants
  Author: S. Alonso-Quesada and M. de la Sen
7.Title: Vibration Control of a Smart Structure Using Periodic Output
         Feedback Technique
  Author: T. C. Manjunath and B. Bandyopadhyay
8.Title: H2 Controller Design for networked Control Systems
  Author: Lilei Lu, Lihua Xie, and Wenjian Cai

Brief Paper:
9.Title: Feedback Stabilization of Nonholonomic Control Systems with Drift
  Author: Fazal-ur-Rehman
10.Title: Stability and H¡Û Disturbance Attenuation Analysis for LTI Control
          Systems with Controller Failures
Author: Guisheng Zhai, Xinkai Chen, Shigemasa Takai, and Kazunori Yasuda
11.Title: Robust Gain-Scheduled Control of a Vertical Takeoff Aircraft with
          Actuator Saturation VIA the LMI Method
   Author: P. C. Chen, Y. F. Jeng, Y. H. Chang, Y. M. Wang, and G. Chen
12.Title: Stability Criteria for a Class of Neutral Systems VIA the LMI 
          Approach
   Author: Chang-Hua Lien and Jenq-Der Chen
13.Title: Input-State Linearization of a rotary Inverted Pendulum
   Author: Chih-Keng Chen, Chih-Jer Lin, and Liang-Chun Yao
14.Title: Optimal Mechnism Design and Dynamic Analysis of a 3-Leg 6-Dof
          Linear Motor Based Parallel Manipulator
   Author: Thong-Shing Hwang and Ming-Yang Liao
15.Title: Robust Eigenvalue Assignment in Descriptor Systems VIA Output
          Feedback
Author: Guang-Ren Duan, James Lam, and Guo-Ping Liu

Review Paper:
16.Title: Incorporating Practical and Synthesis Contents in Undergraduate
          Control Education
Author: C. C. Hang

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Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, 

Contents: Automatica, April, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 4

For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions
visit http://www.autsubmit.com

Regular papers

N. E. Wu
Coverage in fault tolerant control

A. Bemporad, A. R. Teel, L. Zaccarian
Anti-windup synthesis via sampled-data piecewise affine optimal control

T. Ohtsuka
A continuation/GMRES method for fast computation of nonlinear receding
horizon control

A. Chiuso, G. Picci
On the ill-conditioning of subspace identification with inputs

M. Heertjes, M. Steinbuch
Stability and performance of a variable gain controller with application
to a dvd storage drive

Brief papers

R. Lozano, P. Castillo, P. Garcia, A. Dzul
Robust prediction-based control for unstable delay systems: Application to
the yaw control of a mini-helicopter

Xing-Gang Yan, C. Edwards, S. K. Spurgeon
Decentralised robust sliding mode control for a class of nonlinear
interconnected systems by static output feedback

E. Borzova, Y. Hurmuzlu
Passively walking five link robot

L. J. Brown, Qing Zhang
Periodic disturbance cancellation with uncertain frequency

Jinbo Fu, A. Ray, C. M. Lagoa
Unconstrained optimal control of regular languages

M. Alamir
New path-generation based receding-horizon formulation for constrained
stabilisation of nonlinear systems

H. Rehbinder, Xiaoming Hu
Drift-free attitude estimation for accelerated rigid bodies

J-i. Imura
Optimal control of sampled-data piecewise affine systems

Er-Wei Bai
Decoupling the linear and nonlinear parts in Hammerstein
model identification

A. Chiuso, G. Picci
Numerical conditioning and asymptotic variance of subspace estimates

C. F. Cutforth, L. Y. Pao
Adaptive input shaping for maneuvering flexible structures

B. Xian, M. S. de Queiroz, D. M. Dawson, M. L. McIntyre
A discontinuous output feedback controller and velocity observer for
nonlinear mechanical systems

P. Grieder, F. Borrelli, F. Torrisi, M. Morari
Computation of the constrained infinite time linear quadratic regulator

Book reviews

A. Serrani
Nonlinear and adaptive control of complex systems,  by Alexander L.
Fradkov, Iliya V. Miroshnik, and Vladimir O. Nikiforov

F. Dabbene
Optimal control, an introduction, by Arturo Locatelli

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Contributed by: A.H. Glattfelder, 

Contents: Control Engineering Practice
Vol. 12, No. 3, Pages 241-373 (March 2004)

With Special Section: Benchmarking Modelling and Control in Wastewater
Treatment, edited by U. Jeppsson and M.-N. Pons

Table of Contents:

HDD dual-stage servo-controller design using a @m-analysis tool
G. Herrmann, G. Guo
pp 241-251

Economic evaluation and design of an electric arc furnace controller based
on economic objectives
D.J. Oosthuizen, I.K. Craig, P.C. Pistorius
pp 253-265

Regularised kernel density estimation for clustered process data
Q. Chen, U. Kruger, A.T.Y. Leung
pp 267-274

High performance hybrid mold level controller for thin slab caster
D. Lee, Y. Kueon, S. Lee
pp 275-281

Synchronous disturbance attenuation in magnetic bearing systems using
adaptive compensating signals
J. Shi, R. Zmood, L. Qin
pp 283-290

Design of generalized conceptual guidance law using aim angle
K.-S. Kim, Y. Kim
pp 291-298

The COST benchmark simulation model-current state and future perspective
U. Jeppsson, M.-N. Pons
pp 299-304

Simulation of respirometry-based detection and mitigation of activated
sludge toxicity
J.B. Copp, H. Spanjers
pp 305-313

Benchmarking procedure for full-scale activated sludge plants
A. Abusam, K.J. Keesman, H. Spanjers, G. van Straten
pp 315-322

Comparison of advanced control strategies for improving the monitoring of
activated sludge processes
W. Zarrad, J. Harmand, M. Devisscher, J.P. Steyer
pp 323-333

Multicriteria control strategy for cost/quality compromise in Wastewater
Treatment Plants
C. Cadet, J.F. Beteau, S. Carlos Hernandez
pp 335-347

Control strategy robustness with respect to hydraulics
M.-N. Pons, O. Potier
pp 349-356

Benchmarking combined biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal wastewater
treatment processes
K.V. Gernaey, S.B. Jorgensen
pp 357-373

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Contributed by: Danila Ferrara, 

Contents: European Journal of Control
ISSUE N. 1/2004
European Journal of Control

Computation of Kalman Decompositions of Periodic Systems 
A. Varga 

Discussion on "Computation of Kalman Decompositions of Periodic Systems" 
S. Galeani, O. M. Grasselli, S. Longhi

Discussion on "Computation of Kalman Decompositions of Periodic Systems" 
E. I. Verriest 

Design of Cross-Directional Controllers with Optimal Steady State 
Performance 
W. P. Helth, A. G. Wills 

Discussion on "Design of Cross-Directional Controllers with Optimal Steady 
State Performance" 
J. G. VanAntwerp, R. D. Braatz

Final Comments by the Authors 

Feedforward Control under the Presence of Uncertainty 
A. Faanes and S. Skogestad

Supervisory Control of Discrete Event Systems with Dynamical Marking 
Attribution 
J. E. R. Cury, C. R. C. Torrico, A. E. C. da Cunha 

Discussion on  "Supervisory Control of Discrete Event Systems with Dynamical 
Marking Attribution" 
M. P. Spathopoulos

Discussion on  "Supervisory Control of Discrete Event Systems with Dynamical 
Marking Attribution" 
J. Komenda 

Cascaded Nonlinear Predictive Control of Induction Motor 
R. Hejdar, R. Toumi, P. Boucher, D. Dumur 

Discussion on "Cascaded Nonlinear Predictive Control of Induction Motor" 
C. Aurora

Final Comments by the Authors 

Recurrent Neuro-Fuzzy Modelling of a Wastewater Treatment Plant 
G. I. Sainz, M. J. Fuente, P.Vega 

Discussion on "Recurrent Neuro-Fuzzy Modelling of a Wastewater Treatment 
Plant" 
C. de Prada

Final Comments by the Authors

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Contributed by: C. Stewart, 

Contents: IEEE Trans on Automatic Control
Volume: 48,   Issue: 12,   Year: Dec 2003
  
On fluid queueing systems with strict priority
Yong Liu; Weibo Gong, Page(s): 2079- 2088

Global analysis of piecewise linear systems using impact maps and surface
lyapunov functions
Goncalves, J.M.; Megretski, A.; Dahleh, M.A., Page(s): 2089- 2106
  
Transfer function approach to quantum control- part I: dynamics of quantum
feedback systems
Yanagisawa, M.; Kimura, H., Page(s): 2107- 2120

Transfer function approach to quantum control- part II: control concepts and
applications
Yanagisawa, M.; Kimura, H., Page(s): 2121- 2132

Nonconcurrent error detection and correction in fault-tolerant linear
finite-state machines
Hadjicostis, C.N.. Page(s): 2133- 2140

Min-max sliding-mode control for multimodel linear time varying systems
Poznyak, A.S.; Shtessel, Y.B.; Gallegos, C.J., Page(s): 2141- 2150

Relatively optimal control and its linear implementation
Blanchini, F.; Pellegrino, F.A., Page(s): 2151- 2162

Estimation with lossy measurements: jump estimators for jump systems
Smith, S.C.; Seiler, P., Page(s): 2163- 2171

Matrix-valued nevanlinna-pick interpolation with complexity constraint: an
optimization approach
Blomqvist, A.; Lindquist, A.; Nagamune, R., Page(s): 2172- 2190

Direct transformation of nonlinear systems into state affine 
miso form for observer design
Souleiman, I.; Glumineau, A.; Schreier, G., Page(s): 2191- 2196

Finite gain l/sub p/ stabilization of discrete-time linear systems subject
to actuator saturation: the case of p = 1
Chitour, Y.; Zongli Lin, Page(s): 2196- 2198

Output regulation for linear systems via adaptive internal model
Marino, R.; Tomei, P., Page(s): 2199- 2202

Recursive identification of hammerstein systems with discontinuous
nonlinearities containing dead-zones
Voros, J., Page(s): 2203- 2206

Finite spectrum assignment of unstable time-delay systems with a safe
implementation
Mondie, S.; Michiels, W., Page(s): 2207- 2212

Global tracking control of a vtol aircraft without velocity measurements
Do, K.D.; Jiang, Z.P.; Pan, J., Page(s): 2212- 2217

H/sub /spl infin// Filtering for singular systems
Shengyuan Xu; Lam, J.; Yun Zou, Page(s): 2217- 2222

A new block algorithm for full-rank solution of the sylvester-observer
equation
Carvalho, J.; Datta, K.; Yoopyo Hong, Page(s): 2223- 2228

A necessary algebraic condition for controllability and observability of
linear time-varying systems
Leiva, H.; Siegmund, S., Page(s): 2229- 2232
 
Range identification for perspective vision systems
Dixon, W.E.; Fang, Y.; Dawson, D.M.; Flynn, T.J., Page(s): 2232- 2238

Transient response control via characteristic ratio assignment
Kim, Y.C.; Keel, L.H.; Bhattacharyya, S.P., Page(s): 2238- 2244

Output-feedback model-reference sliding mode control of uncertain
multivariable systems
Cunha, J.P.V.S.; Liu Hsu; Costa, R.R.; Lizarralde, F., Page(s): 2245- 2250

A new method for stability analysis of nonlinear discrete-time systems
Barabanov, N.E.; Prokhorov, D.V., Page(s): 2250- 2255

Ellipsoidal approximation of the stability domain of a polynomial
Henrion, D.; Peaucelle, D.; Arzelier, D.; Sebek, M., Page(s): 2255- 2259

A practical two-dimensional thiele-type matrix pade approximation
Chuanqing Gu, Page(s): 2259- 2263

Observability of linear stochastic uncertain systems
Ugrinovskii, V.A., Page(s): 2264- 2269

Guaranteed cost control for uncertain markovian jump systems with mode-
ependent time-delays
Wu-Hua Chen; Jian-Xin Xu; Zhi-Hong Guan, Page(s): 2270- 2276
 
Global high-gain-based observer and backstepping controller for generalized
output-feedback canonical form
Krishnamurthy, P.; Khorrami, F.; Chandra, R.S., Page(s): 2277- 2284

Optimal closed-loop control of timed event graphs in dioids
Maia, C.A.; Hardouin, L. Santos-Mendes, R.; Cottenceau, B., Page(s):
2284- 2287

Impulsive control in continuous and discrete-continuous systems [Book Reviews]
Xu, X., Page(s): 2288- 2289

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Contributed by: Yuri L. Sachkov, 

Contents: Journal of Dynamical and Control Systems
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724
Vol 10, No. 2  April 2004

Andrey Andreevich Bolibruch, 147

Stability and Finiteness Properties of Medial Axis and Skeleton
F. Chazal and R. Soufflet, 149--170

On Schroedinger equations of Okubo type
G. Giorgadze and G. Khimshiashvili, 171--186

On Spectrum of a General Petrowsky type Equation and Riesz Basis of N-
Connected Beams with Linear Feedback at Joints
Bao-Zhu Guo, Yu Xie, and Xue-Zhang Hou, 187--211

Dynamic boundary conditions and boundary control for the one-dimensional
heat equation
Michael Kumpf and Gregor Nickel, 213--225

Tangent, quasitangent and peritangent directions to the trajectories of
differential inclusions
Stefan Mirica, 227--245

Newton's problem of minimal resistance for bodies containing a half-space
Alexander Plakhov, 247--251

Resonant confluence of singular points and Stokes phenomena
A.A. Glutsyuk, 253--302

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Contributed by: Ruth Hinkel-Pevzner, 

Contents: Journal of Systems Science
Volume 35, Number 1 
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp

A two-unit parallel system supported by (n m 2) standbys with general 
and non-identical lifetimes
Effie Papageorgiou, George Kokolakis

A multiple-population evolutionary approach to gate matrix layout
Mendes, A. Linhares

A new conditioning dual-rate observer-based tracker for hybrid chaotic 
systems with saturating actuators
Jun Y. Lin, Jason S. H. Tsai, Leang S. Shieh, Shu M. Guo

Optimal scheduling of two-component products on a single facility
Wen-Hua Yang

Estimation of Pareto sets in the mixed control problem
Ricardo H. C. Takahashi, Reinaldo M. Palhares, Daniel A. Dutra, 
Leila P. S.Gonçalves

Optimal lot-sizing problem with imperfect maintenance and imperfect production
Shey-Huei Sheu, Jih-An Chen

For submission and subscription information please contact the Editor: 
Professor Peter Fleming
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,
University of Sheffield 
Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 3JD
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Contributed by: Hans Schneider, 

Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications
Volume 380, (15 March 2004)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5653-2004-996199999-483681

Special section dedicated to the GAMM workshop Applied and Numerical Linear 
Algebra with special emphasis on Numerical Methods for Structured and Random
Matrices, Pages 1-2
Andreas Frommer, Volker Mehrmann  and Reinhard Nabben

On doubly structured matrices and pencils that arise in linear response 
theory, Pages 3-51
Christian Mehl , Volker Mehrmann  and Hongguo Xu 

The behavior of symmetric Krylov subspace methods for solving
Mx=(M-[gamma]I)v, Pages 53-71
V. Simoncini  and M. Pennacchio

On finite dimension exchange algorithms, Pages 73-93
Holger Arndt

Generalized Hessenberg matrices, Pages 95-105
Miroslav Fiedler  and Zdenk Vavin

A unified approach to fast image registration and a new curvature based 
registration technique, Pages 107-124
Bernd Fischer  and Jan Modersitzki

A note on the second largest eigenvalue of a tree with perfect matchings, 
Pages 125-134
Ji-Ming Guo  and Shang-Wang Tan

Representability of convex sets by analytical linear inequality systems, 
Pages 135-150
Daniel A. Jaume  and Ruben Puente 

Generalization of Flanders' theorem to matrix triples, Pages 151-171
J. Gelonch  and C. R. Johnson

On graphs with at most three Laplacian eigenvalues greater than or equal to 
two, Pages 173-184
Miroslav Petrovi , Bojana Borovianin  and Aleksandar Torgaev

Additive preservers of rank-additivity on the spaces of symmetric and 
alternate matrices, Pages 185-198
Hong You  and Xiao Min Tang

Inverse eigenproblems and associated approximation problems for matrices 
with generalized symmetry or skew symmetry, Pages 199-211
William F. Trench 

The N-matrix completion problem under digraphs assumptions, Pages 213-225
C. Mendes Araujo , Juan R. Torregrosa  and Ana M. Urbano

A unified treatment for the matrix Stieltjes moment problem, Pages 227-239
Yong-Jian Hu  and Gong-Ning Chen

Generic canonical form of pairs of matrices with zeros, Pages 241-251
Tat'yana N. Gaiduk  and Vladimir V. Sergeichuk 

Subresultants and locally nilpotent derivations, Pages 253-261
M'hammed El Kahoui

Some partial inverse eigenvalue problems: recovering diagonal entries 
of symmetric matrices, Pages 263-270
D. Paul Phillips

Author index to volume 380, Page 271
From the Editor-in-Chief, Pages 273-274
 Richard A. Brualdi
Referees for volumes 361-380, Pages 275-279
Author index to volumes 361-380, Pages 281-297
Editorial board, Pages ii-iii

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2004 Int Conf on Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control

Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, 

2004 International Conference on Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control
(CDIC’04)
August 18-20, 2004, Nanjing, China  
 
REMINDER. Due to several requests, we inform that the deadline for 
submitting papers for CDIC’04 http://www.me.concordia.ca/~cdic04 will be 
extended until 30th April. The final deadlines have been adjusted as follows:

April 30, 2004: Submission of Manuscript
May 31, 2004: Notification of Acceptance
June 20, 2004: Final Submission

Further information about the conference, including topics of interest 
and submission guidelines, is available at the web site: 
http://www.me.concordia.ca/~cdic04

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Contributed by: H. Kashiwagi, 

APCCM2004

(6th Asia Pacific Conference on Control and Measurement)
will be  held in Chengdu, China, on August 12-20, 2004. The theme of this
conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners with
backgrounds in control, electronics, or computer science and to initiate
discussions on the integration of knowledge from these difference field to
improve the existing engineering methods for control and measurement.

Important dates are as follows:

March 31, 2004   Submission of extended abstracts
April 30, 2004,  Notificastion of acceptance
May 31, 2004     Final papers due

You can get more information about APCCM2004 from the following URL.
http://www.apccm2004.com

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Contributed by: Ian Hiskens, 

Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control

IREP Symposium Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control-VI
"Managing Complexity in Power Systems, from Micro-Grids to Mega - 
Interconnections"
Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy
August 22-27, 2004

The symposium will continue the tradition, established at earlier symposia in
Onomichi, Santorini, Davos, Deep Creek Lake and Potosi, of influencing
research in power system dynamics and control. This event will focus on
emerging complexity in power systems. Recent blackouts have highlighted the
vulnerability of increasingly complex power systems. Furthermore,
restructuring of the electricity industry has increased heterogeneity and
hence complexity of power system operation. The symposium will provide a forum
for debating new analysis technniques, and protection and control solutions.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Abstracts Due: March 15, 2004
Notification of Acceptance: April 30, 2004
Registration Deadline: June 20, 2004

For more information see:  http://www.polito.it/irep2004

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Contributed by: Wilfried Elmenreich, 

IEEE Int Conf on Computational Cybernetics

ICCC 2004 IEEE International Conference on Computational Cybernetics
August 30 - September 1, 2004,
Vienna University of Technology, Austria
http://www.vmars.tuwien.ac.at/iccc04

Computational Cybernetics is the synergetic integration of Cybernetics and
Computational Intelligence techniques. Hence the topics of the ICCC covers
not only mechanical, but biological (living), social and economical systems
and for this uses computational intelligence based results of communication 
theory, signal processing, information technology, control theory, the
theory of adaptive systems, the theory of complex systems (game theory,
operational research), and computer science.

Submission of Papers:
The working language of the conference is English. Submitted papers have to
be original, containing new and original results. The material must be
unpublished and not under submission elsewhere. Prospective authors are
invited to submit a full paper (max. 5000 words) electronically in PDF format
at the conference homepage: http://www.vmars.tuwien.ac.at/iccc04

Each accepted paper has to be presented by one of the authors at
the conference and must be accompanied with a registration fee.

Important Dates:
Proposal for special sessions and tutorials:  April 1st, 2004
Deadline for submission of papers:            April 1st, 2004
Notification of acceptance:	               June 1st, 2004
Deadline for submission of final manuscripts:  July 1st, 2004

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Contributed by: Kittiphan Techakittiroj, 

IEEE TENCON 2004
21-24 November 2004  Chang Mai, Thailand

TENCON 2004 is an international technical conference sponsored by IEEE Region
10. Its goal is to provide a prestigious forum for specialist presentations
and interactions in a comfortable venue with relaxing environments. All new
theories and applications related to either analog or digital worlds are 
invited.

Theme: Analog and Digital Techniques in Electrical Engineering

Scope: 	
  Energy and Power System         Microelectronics
  Telecommunication               Mechatronics and Control
  Information Technology          Power Electronics
  Bioelectronics                  Optoelectronics
  Signal Processing               Microwave Technology

Paper Submission:
A full paper of not more than 4 pages including abstract in standard IEEE
double column format is requested. Papers must be submitted electronically in
PDF format via http://www.tencon2004.com. All papers will be peer reviewed. At
least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference for
the paper to be included in the program.

Tutorial: Proposal for a half day tutorial on 21 November 2004 should be
solicited via http://www.tencon2004.com

Important due dates:
Paper submission 30 April 2004
Tutorial proposals 15 July 2004
Notification of Acceptance 31 July 2004
Camera Ready Paper 31 August 2004
Author Registration 30 September 2004

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Contributed by: Emily Sopendky, 

ITSC 2004 Extended Deadline

IEEE invites you to attend the 7th Annual International IEEE Conference on 
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2004). Visit: www.itsc2004.org

Theme: Public Policy's Impact on the Deployment of Next Generation of ITS

IEEE’s ITS Council sponsors the annual IEEE Conference on Intelligent 
Transportation Systems. The ITS Council advances the theoretical, 
experimental and operational aspects of Electrical Engineering and 
Information Technologies as applied to Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Call for Papers extended deadline: April 1

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Contributed by: Jun Wang, 

Int Symposium on Neural Networks
Conference Date: August 19-21, 2004 
Venue: International Convention Center, Dalian University of Technology,
Dalian, China 
 
The International Symposium Neural Networks  (ISNN 2004), organized by Dalian
University of Technology and technically co-sponsored by the IEEE will be held
in a popular summer resort city called Dalian in northeastern China. ISNN 2004
aims to provide a broad international forum for scientists, engineers, and
educators working in the areas of neural networks to discuss state-of-the-art
science and technologies, and their applications in diverse areas. The
symposium will feature plenary lectures given by worldwide renowned speakers,
and some special sessions focused on some popular topics. Major topics to be
addressed in ISNN'04 include, but are not limited to the following areas: 

A. THEORY 
Mathematics of neural systems; Extended Kalman filters; Learning theory;
Stability analysis; Adaptive resonance theory; Probabilistic and information-
theoretic methods 
 
B. MODELS AND ALGORITHMS
Radial basis function networks; Recurrent neural networks; Self-organizing
maps; Support vector machines; Learning algorithms; Blind source separation;
Principal component analysis and independent component analysis 
   
C. APPLICATIONS 
Signal processing; Pattern reconition; Robotics and control;
Telecommunications; Time Series analysis; Biomedical and biomimetic
applications; Financial engineering; Computer security applications; Power
system applications; Aeroinformatics; Diagnostics and quality Control; 
Other applications 

Paper submission deadline is May 1, 2004. More detailed information can be
found at: http://www.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~isnn2004

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