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HT Banks. North Carolina State University
"Nonlinear Elastomers: Modeling and Estimation"
INFINITE DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS I
G. Weiss. Ben-Gurion University, Israel
"The Lyapunov Equation for Unbounded Control Operators"
R.F. Curtain. University of Groningen. The Netherlands
"Riccati Equations and Normalized Coprime Factorizations for Strongly
Stabilizable Infinite Dimensional Systems"
S. Reich. The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
"Convergence and Approximation Of Nonlinear Algorithms, Operators
and Semigroups"
S.L. Cambell. North Carolina State University
"The Index of an Infinite Dimensional Implicit System"
R. Rebarber, University of Nebraska
"Robustness with Respect to Delays for stabilization of Diffusion Equations"
ROBOTICS
P. Lucibello and S. Panzieri. Universita di Roma "La Sapienza"
"Cyclic Control of Robot Arms"
N.P. Papanikolopoulos. University of Minnesota
"Controlled Active Vision and Vision-Based Control of Robotic Manipulators"
AT. Vemuri. S.A Diakourtis and M.M. Polycarpou, University of Cincinnati
"Neural Network Based Fault Diagnosis and Accommodation in
Robotic Manipulators”
A. DeLuca. R. Mattone and M. Sciandrone, Universita di Roma "La Sapienza"
"Direct Kinematics of Articulated Parallel Manipulators Using Neural Networks"
A.C. Nearchou and N.A Aspragathos. University of Patras, Greece
"Obstacle Avoidance Control of Redundant Robots Using Genetic Algorithms"
R. Kolluru. K.P. Valavanis. A Steward and M.J. Sonnier, University of Southwestern Louisiana
"A Sensor-Based Robotic Gripper for Limp Material Handling"
ROBUST CONTROL I
Yaniv and I. Chepovetsky, Tel-Aviv University
"Robust Feedback Synthesis for Disturbance Rejection with Preferred
Control Efforts”
E. DeSantis. University of L' Aquila. Italy
"On Maximal Invariant Sets for Discrete Time Linear Systems with
Disturbances”
N. Scube, Ecole National Superieure des Ingenieurs des Etudes Techniques d’Armement, France
“Stabilization of Nonlinear Uncertain Systems by Dynamical Closed Loops”
H. Frankowska and M. Quincampoix, Universite Paris-Dauphine
“Non-linear H-inf Problem: An Approach by Storage Functions”
M. Khammash, Iowa State University
“Robust Steady-State Tracking in the Presence of Time-Varying
Uncertainty”
NEURAL AND FUZZY SYSTEMS
H. Jamshidi and A. Titli, LAAS-CRNS, France
“Stability of Fuzzy Control Systems via Interval Matrix Method”
Y.J. Cao and Q.H. Wu, Loughborough University of Technology, UK
“A Sufficient Condition for Stability of Analog Neural Networks With Delays"
G. Ambrosino, U. Ciniglio, F. Ferrara, E. Filippone and L. Verde, CIRA SCpa, Italy
“An Adaptive Guidance Technique for the Aeroassisted Re-Entry of a Space Vehicle”
G.J. Vachtevanos, S.S. Kim, J.R. Echauz and V.K. Ramani, Georgia Institute of
Technology
“Neuro-Fuzzy Approaches to Decision Making: An Application to Check
Authorization from Incomplete Information”
LINEAR SYSTEMS I
N.P. Karampetakis, A.C. Pugh and G.E. Haton, Loughborough University of
Technology, UK
“Notes on a Hierarchical Theory of Systems and Applications”
G.F. Fragulis, Technological Institute of Education, Kozani, Greece
“A Division Algorithm for Arbitrary Polynomial Matrices”
G.F. Fragulis and B.C. Mertizios, Technological Institute of Education, Kozani, Greece
“Computation of the Impulsive Behavior of Multivariable Linear Systems
Using a Division Algorithm”
G.F. Fragulis, Technological Institute of Education, Kozani, Greece
“Reachability/Controllability Properties of Internally Proper PMDs”
N.P. Karampetakis and A. Vardulakis, Loughborough University of Technology, UK
“On the Solution of ARMA Representations”
S. Boussaid, A. Benamara and J.P. Guerin, Laboratoire d’Automatique de
Grenoble, France
“Two-parameter Compensation Scheme: Application to the Minimum Number
Of Unstable Zeros Decoupling Problem”
G. Miminis, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
“Improving the Performance of Certain Algorithms in Eigenstructure Assignment”
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS I
A. Gurel. O.C. Pastravanu and F.L. Lewis. University of Texas at Arlington
"Deadlock Avoidance in Fexible Manufacturing Systems: A Matrix Approach"
G. Liberatore. S. Nicosia. and P. Valigi. Universita di Roma "Tor Vergata"
"Dynamic Control of Buffering Capacity in Discrete Event Systems"
A.I. Kokkinaki and K.P. Valavanis. University of Cyprus
“Error Specification, Tracking and Recovery in Computer Integrated
Manufacturing”
S.P. Sethi and X.Y. Zhou. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
"Optimal Feedback Controls in Deterministic Dynamic Twachine
Flowshops”
H.H. Huang. E. Del-Castillo. and F.L. Lewis. University of Texas at Arlington
"Design of An FMS Controller for Job S'hop Scheduling and Production Control"
J. Melendez. J.L. de la Rosa. J. Colomer. C. Pous. and J. Vehi, Universitat
de Girona, Spain
"Modular Integration of Tools for Real-Time Process Supervision"
W. Zhang. B. Salunkhe. P.G. Charalambides and U. Tasch. University of Maryland
"Optimal Fixturing of Rigid and Deformable Bodies"
PROCESS CONTROL
C.B. Youssef and B. Dahhou. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.
France
"Multivariable Adaptive Control and Estimation of a Nonlinear Wastewater
Treatment Process"
C. Doumanidis and N. Fourligkas. Tufts University
"Distributed-Parameter Process Control in Thermal Rapid Prototyping"
T. Catfolis and K. Meert. Katholicke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
"Adaptive Process Control using Recurrent Neural Networks: a Feasibility
Study”
J.L. de la Rosa, J. Melendez., J. Colomer, J. Vehi and C. Pous, Universitat de
Girona, Spain
"An Application of Heuristic Co-operation to Process Control”
M. Maher. B. Dahhou. and G. Roux, Centre National de la Rechereche
Scientifique, France
"Multivariable Adaptive Control of Bioprocess"
IDENTIFICATION AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL
S.S. Tabaii. F. El-Hawary and M. El-Hawary, BH Engineering Systems. Canada
"Self Optimizing Control Signal Bound Algorithm and Adaptive Control of A UV
Under Thrust Constraint"
Y. Theodor. U. Shaked and N. Berman. Tel-Aviv University
"Time-Domain H-Infinity Identification"
AH. Sayed and M. Rupp. University of California Santa-Barbara
"A time-Domain Feedback Analysis of Recursive Identification Schemes"
K.S. Tsakalis. Arizona State University
"Bursting Scenaria and Performance Limitations of Adaptive Algorithms in the
Absence of Excitation"
S. Commuri and F.L. Lewis. University of Texas at Arlington
"A New Methodology for the Design of Adaptive Controllers Using
"State-Strict Passivity”
AL. Fradkov. Academic Science of Russia
"Adaptive Synchronization of Hyper-Minimum-Phase Systems With Nonlinearities"
PLENARY
P. Kokotovic. University of California Santa-Barbara
"Recent Advances in Rohust and Adaptive Nonlinear Control"
INFINITE DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS II
Y. Wang. Armstrong Laboratory. Texas
"Modeling Conversion of Electromagnetic Energy to Acoustic Energy in the
Tissue”
AS. Ackleh. B.G. Fitzpatrick. North Carolina State University
"Estimation of Temporally Discontinuous Parameters in General Parabolic Evolution
Systems"
R.C. Smith. H.T. Banks and Yun Wang. Iowa State University
"Modeling and Estimation of Material and Boundary Parameters for
an Imperfectly Clamped Plate"
T.L. Herdman. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Identification of Parameters in Hereditary Systems: A Numerical Study"
M.A Demetriou. North Carolina State University
"Results on the Adaptive Estimation of Stiffness in Nonlinear Beam Models"
NEURAL NETWORKS AND ROBOTICS
G. Bekey. University of Southern California
"Autonomous Robots: From Biological Inspiration to Hardware Realization"
N.J. Dimopoulos and S. Neville. University of Victoria. Canada
"Asymptotically Stable Recurrent Neural Networks and their Use: An Overview"
E. Kosmatopoulos and M. Christodoulou, Technical University of Crete
"Neural Networks for Learning of Robot Contact Surfaces and Forces"
C.M. Kwan and F.L. Lewis, University of Texas at Arlington
"Robust Backstepping Control of Induction Motors Using Neural Networks"
G. Rovithakis and M. Christodoulou, Technical University of Crete
"Neural Adaptive Control: The Presence of Modeling Error with Unknown
Growth”
AG. Chassiakos. C. Oralla and H. Boussalis, California State University
"Neural Network Based Identification of a Large Segmented Space Reflector"
CONTROL OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A.L. Fradkov. Academic Science of Russia
"Swinging Control of Rotating Pendulum"
G. Ambrosino. G. Celentano and R. Setola. Universita degli Studi di Napoli, Italy
"Optimal Vibration Control of Flexible Systems"
Y. Halcvi. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
"Order Reduction of Lightly Damped Systems by Approximated Balanced
Realization”
A. Tornambe. Universita di Roma "Tor Vergata"
"Modelling and Controlling Two-Degree-of-Freedom Impacts"
S.A Burton. I.K. Konstantopoulos, N. Makris and P.J. Antsaklis. University of Notre Dame
"Modeling the Response of a Fluid Damper: Constitutive Models and Neural
Networks”
M. Cotsaftis, L TME/ECE, France
"Global Control of Flexural and Torsional Deformations of One-Link Mechanical
System”
STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS
C.E. deSouza and U. Shaked. Tel-Aviv University
"Optimal Robust Filtering for Uncertain Linear Systems with Measurable Inputs"
R. Nikoukhah and B.C. Levy. INRIA, France
"LEQG Control Formulated as Recursive Estimation Problem"
K. Kitsios. A Spanias and B. Welfert. Arizona State University
"Optimum Block Modified Covariance Algorithms .for 'Spectral Analysis"
E.K. Boukas.A Swierniak. and H. Yang. Silesian Technical University, Poland
"Robust Control of Complex Systems with Jumps - Decentralized Versus
Centralized JLQ Approach"
Q.H. Wu and YJ. Cao. Loughborough University of Technology, UK
“Learning Control of Chaotic Dynamical Systems"
C.E. de Souza and X. Li. University of Newcastle
"Delay-Dependent Stability of Linear Time-Delay Systems: An LMI Approach"
J. Klamka. Technical University Poland
"Controllability of Retarded Dynamical Systems"
R Rabah. Ecole des Mines de Nantes. France
"On Observability of Linear Delay Systems with Unknown Input"
A. Cohen and Y. Halevi. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
"Reduced Order Observer with Steady State Gain Preservation"
J.S. Shamma and E. Tu. University of Texas at Austin
"Guaranteed State-Estimation for Linear Time-Varying Systems"
S. Dasgupta and B.D.O. Anderson. The University of Iowa
"The Square Root of Linear Time Varying Systems with Applications"
R. Aripirala and V.L. Syrmos. University of Hawaii
"Balancing of Systems with Periodic Jumps"
SAMPLED DATA SYSTEMS AND NUMERICAL METHODS
L. Mirkin. H. Rotstein. and A. Desages. Technion -Israel Institute of Technology
"Stability of Infinite-Dimensional Sampled-Data Systems"
C.A. Karybakas and C.A. Barbargires. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
"Explicit Conditions for Ripple-Free Dead-Beat Control”
B. Bamieh. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"Optimal Samplers and Optimal Hold Functions for the Sampled- Data
Problems”
N. Ostojic. University "Nikola Tesla"
"An Approach to the Optimization of High-speed Integer Algorithms"
Q. Memon. T. Kasparis. and N. Tzannes. University of Central Florida
"An Approximate Fourier Expansion with Uncorrelated Coefficients"
ROBUST CONTROL II
A. Cohen and U. Shaked. Tel-Aviv University
"Robust Discrete-Time H∞ - Optimal Tracking with Preview"
M. V. Salapaka. M. Dahleh and P. G. Voulgaris. University of California- Santa Barbara
"Controller Design to Minimize a Composite Measure of the ℓ-1 and the
H2 Norms"
M. Sebek and F.J. Kraus. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
"Sub-Optimum H∞ Problem for 2-D MIMO Systems"
M. Shergei and U. Shaked. Tel-Aviv University
“Robust H∞ Estimation of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Processes”
L. Mirkin and Z.J. Palmor. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
"Sampled-Data H2 –Optimized Control with Mixed Discrete/Continuous
Specifications”
R. Nikoukhah. F. Delebecque and L. ElGhaoui, INRIA, France
"LMITOOL: a Package for LMI Optimization”
COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
Z. S. Dobrosavljevic. M.L. Dukic. Z.D. Stojanovic and I.S. Stojanovic,
University of Belgrade
"Performance Analysis of the DSSS Receiver Using Two-Stage DFB Filter
Under the Narrowhead AR Interface”
A.J. Zcjak and M.L. Dukic. University of Belgrade
"Mismatched Fillers in Spread Spectrum Communication Systems”
I. Chrysochos and G. Kokkinakis, University of Paltras, Greece
“SLC: An ATM Line Concentrator”
I.E. Pountourakis, National Technical Institute of Athens
“Performance of Multichannel Mutiaccess Protocols with Receiver Collisions”
G. Castellini, E. DelRe and L. Peirucci, University of Florence
“Use of the GSM Synchronization Systems for Vehicle Localization Services”
F. Argenti, A. DeAngeli, E. DelRe, R. Genesio, P. Pagni and A. Tesi,
University of Florence
“Secure Communication Based on Discrete Time Chaotic Systems”
M. Pejanovic, Z. Veljovic, and Z. Petrovic, University of Montenegro
“Trellis Coded DPSK Modulation in Time-Selective Fading Channels”
A. Pitsillides and P. Ioannou, University of Cyprus
“Combined Nonlinear Control of Flow Rate and Bandwidth for Virtual
Paths in ATM based Networks”
PLENARY
M. Athans, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Control: The Adventure Continues…An Update of the 1993 Bode Lecture”
INFINITE DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS III
B.L. Rozovski, University of Southern California
“Solving Hidden Markov Problems by Spectral Approach”
C. Charalambous, Idaho State University
“Explicit Solutions for Nonlinear Partially Observable Stochastic Control
Problems”
B. Duncan, University of Kansas
“Stochastic Adaptive Boundary Control of Some Linear Distributed
Parameter Systems”
F. Fakhroo. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, USA
"Optimum Damping Design for an Abstract Wave Equation"
A. Polydoros, P. Panagiotou, A. Anastasopoulos, T.K. Liu, C. Sun and
R. Gerges, University of Southern California
"Communication Technologies for AHS”
Pierre- Yves Texier, LCCP, France
"A Zero Headway System on Automated Highways"
C. Chien. Y. Zhang, A. Stotsky, S. Dharmasena and P. Ioannou, University
of Southern California
"Macroscopic Roadway Traffic Controller Design"
M. Parent and P. Daviet. INRIA. France
"Platooning Techniques for the Intelligent Highway: How Close Can We Get It?"
DISCRETE-TIME SYSTEMS
J.R. Gossner, B. Kouvaritakis and J.A. Rossiter. Loughborough University of
Technology. UK
"Cautious Stable Predictive Control: A Guaranteed Stable Predictive Control
Algorithm with Low Input Activity and Good Robustness"
N. Sharav-Schapiro and Z.J. Palmor. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
"Robust Output Stabilizing Controller for Discrete Uncertain MIMO Systems"
JA. Rossiter and B.G. Grinnell. Loughborough University of Technology. UK
"Extended Input Horizon Generalized Predictive Control- a GPC Algorithm with
Better Tracking"
K. Hrissagis and O.D. Crisalle. University of Florida
"Robust Predictive Regulator Design for Unstable Plants with Input
Saturation”
S. Tzafestas. E. Kyriannakis and G. Kapsiotis, National Technical University
of Athens
"Decentralized Model Based Predictive Control of Large Scale Systems"
I.K. Konstantopoulos and P.J. Antsaklis. University of Notre Dame
"Optimal Design of Robust Controllers for Uncertain Discrete-Time Systems"
VEHICLE CONTROL AND MOBILE ROBOTS
J. Ackermann. Institute for Robotics and System Dynamics. Germany
"Automatic Car Steering Control Bridges Over the Driver Reaction Time"
D. Jaume. M. Verg and A. Rault. Laboratoire d' Automatique des Arts
et Mtiers, France
"Autonomous Intelligent Cruise Control (AICC) for PSA Peugeot Citroen”
G. Oriolo. G. Ulivi and M. Vendittelli. Universita di Roma “La Sapienza”
“Path Planning via Skeletons on Grey-Level Maps”
P.S. Shiakolas and S. Jagannathan. University of Texas at Austin
"Control of a Mobile Robot with an On-board Arm Using Neural Networks”
LINEAR SYSTEMS III
A. Tornambc. Univcrsita di Roma "Tor Vergata”
"On the Analysis of Periodic Linear Systems”
A. Tornambc and P. Valigi. Univcrsita di Roma “Tor Vergata”
“Asymptotic Observers for Continuous-Time Linear Periodic Systems”
L. Jctto and S. Longhi. Univcrsita di Ancona, Italy
"A Polynomial Approach to the Solution of the Invariant Polynomial
Assignment Problem for Periodic Systems”
O.M. Grasselli. A. Tornambe and P. VaIigi, Universita di Roma "Tor Vergata"
"Input-Output Relations of Linear Discrete-Time Periodic Processes:
State-Space Representation and Causality”
Y. Halcvi. Z.J. Palmor and T Efrati, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
"Automatic Tuning of Decentralized PID Controllers for MIMO Processes"
N. Mastorakis. National Technical University of Athens
"Generalizing the Bode Diagrams”
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
M. Oumoun. INRIA. France
"Feedback Stabilization of Homogeneous Systems of Odd Degree"
C.D. Charalambous and R.J. Elliott. Idaho State University
"Finite Dimensional Nonlinear Output Feedback Disturbance Attenuation
Control Problems"
H. Michalska and F.U. Rehman. McGill University
"Relay and Time Delay In Set Point Control of Drift-Free systems"
H. Michalska and A. DcRobillard. McGill University
"Switching Strategies for Stabilization of a Class of Nonlinear Systems"
M. W. Vandegrift. F.L. Lewis. S. Zhu. and K. Liu. University of Texas
at Arlington
"Fuzzy Logic Control of a Class of Feedback Linearizable Nonlinear
Dynamical Systems"
M.V. Druzhinina and A.L. Fradkov. Academic Science of Russia
"Iterative of Nonlinear Adaptive Stabilizers”
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS II
G.A. Rovilhakis and M. Chrislodoulou, Technical University of Crete
"On Modeling the Factory Dynamics"
E. Kosmalopoulos and M. Chrislodoulou. Technical University of Crete
"A New Model Used for Suboptimal Solutions in Control of
Manufacturing Processes"
B. Janusz. W. Reilhofer and J. Raczowsky. Universily of Karlsruhe.
Germany
"Simulation for Hierarchical Management and Control in
Manufacturing Systems"
F. Donati. E. Canulo and M. Vallauri. Polilecnico di Torino, Italy
"An Algebra for Modeling Manufacturing Processes"
F. Donali. E. Canulo and M. Vallauri. Polilecnico di Torino, Italy
"An Approach to Factory Dynamics Based on Manufacturing Algebra"
R.J. Williams and T. Jordanides. California State University
"Innovations in Manufacturing Engineering Education: The Southern
California Coalition"
M.K. Das. California State University
"Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum in the 21st Century”
BIOENGINEERING
N. Mastorakis. N.J. Theodorou and E.S. Rota, National Technical University
of Athens
"EKG.PRO: An Expert system for ECG Analysis”
G. Braughl and S. Thomopoulos. The Pennsylvania State University
"Adaptive Control of Leg Coordination in a Hexapod Robot Using a Biologically
Inspired Heterogeneous Neural Network"
S. Thomopoulos and G. Braught The Pennsylvania State University
"A Biologically Inspired Architecture of Machine Perception and
Intelligent Control for Multi-Robot Coordination”
K. Kroschel. University of Karlsruhe. Germany
"Speech Signal Enhancement Using Masking Effects of Hearing Physiology"
S. Shah. G.K. Kwong, K.E. Kwok and BA Finegan, Universily of Alberta-
Edmonlon. Canada
"Clinical Evaluation of a Computerized Drug Delivery System"