International Conference on Informatics
ICI-2004

MODELLING AND SIMULATION METHODOLOGIES
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Model Development
Bond Graph Modelling
Statistical and Probabilistic Modelling
Numerical Methods
Mathematical Modelling
Physically-based Modelling
Agent-based Modelling
Dynamic Modelling
3-Dimensional Modelling
Continuous & Discrete Methodology
Computational Geometry
Time Series Analysis
Finite Element Methods
Simulation Tools and Languages
Discrete Event Simulation
Petri Nets
Object Oriented Implementation
Web-based Simulation
Monte Carlo Simulation
Distributed Simulation
Simulation Optimization
Simulation Uncertainty
Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence
Expert Systems
Knowledge-based Systems
Fuzzy Systems
Genetic Algorithms
Data Modelling
Computer Aided Design
CASE Systems in Engineering Design
Multi-paradigm Simulation
Visualization
Virtual Reality
Synthetic Environments
Applications

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS MODELLING
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Air Modelling and Simulation
Atmospheric Modelling
Hazardous Material
Mobile Source Emissions
Ecosystems Modelling
Hydrological Modelling
Aquatic Ecosystems
Marine Ecosystems
Freshwater Ecosystems
Biological Systems
Agricultural Modelling
Terrain Analysis
Meteorological Modelling
Earth System Modelling
Climatic Modelling
Natural Resource Management
Terrestrial Ecosystems

ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS MODELLING
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Energy Flow Modelling
Modelling of Energy Sources
Power Plant Modelling
Turbine Modelling
Transmission Line Modelling
Transient Analysis
Stability Studies
Harmonics Modelling
Power Quality Analysis
Fault Simulation
Power Network Simulation
SCADA Systems
Energy Demand Modelling
Energy Economics
Electricity Market Modelling


APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Business Process Simulation
Resource Management
Knowledge Management Systems
Operations Research
Economics
Optimization
Stochastic Models
Logic Programming
Operation and Production Management
Supply Chain Management
Work Flow Management
Total Quality Management
Logistics
Risk Analysis
Scheduling
Forecasting
Cost Benefit Analysis
Economic Revitalization
Financial Models
Accounting
Policy Issues
Regulatory Impact Analysis

APPLICATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Information System Management
Telecommunications
Internet
Multimedia Systems
Wireless System Architecture
Network Simulation
Mobile Networks
3rd and 4th Generation Networks
Congestion Control Mechanisms
Fluid Models
Protocols
RF Circuit Modelling
Software Engineering
Database Management
Quality of Service
Performance Modelling
Distance Education
E-Commerce
M-Commerce


MODELLING IN BIOMEDICINE AND BIOMECHANICS
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Biomedical Modelling
Biomechanical Modelling
Medical Robotics
Medical Instrument Design
Patient Simulators
Surgical Simulators
Surgical Training
Surgical Modelling
Image-guided Surgery
Cardiovascular Modelling
Arterial Wall Mechanics
Respiratory Mechanics
Orthopedic Modelling
Joint Modelling
Limb Modelling
Dental Modelling
Muscular Modelling
Modelling of Sports Injuries
Medical Imaging
Medical Vision
Virtual Reality
Human Animation
Health Care Modelling
Tele-Medicine
Medical Education

APPLICATIONS IN AUTOMATION, CONTROL, AND ROBOTICS
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

Industrial Automation
CAD/CAM
Human-Machine Interface
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Assembly Planning
Material Handling
Process Automation
Intelligent Control
Process Control
Robot Design
Multi-Robot System
Tele-Robotics
Mobile Robots
Robust Robot Control
Motion Planning
Scheduling
Sensing and Data Fusion
Intelligent Agents
Virtual Reality

Robotics:
Modelling, analysis and simulation
Kinematics, Dynamics and Control of robots
Robotics materials
Robotics languages
Human-Robot Interfaces
Motion and path planning
Manipulation and Grasping
Legged and Whiled Robots
Discrete Event Dynamics Systems
Petri Nets
Distributed Robotics Systems
Cellular and Biologically Inspired Robots
Sensor Design, Integration and Fusion
Personal and Service Robots
Space and underwater Robots
Teleoperation
Telerobotics
Network Robotics
Nanotechnologies in Robotics
Communication problems in robotics
Mechatronics
Electronics for robotics systems
Complex architectures
Neural Networks, Fuzzy logic and Evolutionary Computation in Robots
Robot Vision
Man-machine systems
Cybernetics
Bio-cybernetics
Artificial life
Remote sensing
Industrial Applications

Automation:
Circuits and Electronics for Control
Electrical and Electronic Measurement
Large Scale Systems
Hierarchical Control
Hybrid Systems
Digital Control
Fuzzy Systems and Fuzzy Control
Neural Networks and Neural Control
Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Control
Intelligent Control
Non-linear Systems and Non-Linear Automatic Control
Sliding Mode Control
Differential Geometry methods in non-linear control
Adaptive Control
Robust Control
Optimal Control
Stochastic Control
Satellite Systems Control
Industrial Control
CAD/CAM systems
Manufacturing Systems Control
Man-Machine Interaction
Cybernetics
Chemical processes control
Multivariable Control
Multirate Control
Parallel and Distributed Systems
Decentralized Control
Real-time Control
Human-Machine Systems and Cybernetics
Modeling
Simulation
Optimization Problems in Control Engineering
Decision Support Systems
Failure of Systems
Fault Tolerance
Diagnostics
Machine Learning, Knowledge Acquisition
Virtual Reality for Automation
Microprocessors
Embedded Systems
Geometric modeling and Fractals
Financial Aspects in Control Engineering
Control of Large Systems via Internet
Control Education
Automation in Biology
Automation in Medicine
Automation in Chemical Engineering
Machines and Mechanical Engineering
Control in Agriculture
Control in Business, Management and Economics
Control in Social Sciences
Applications in Astronomy (telescopes)
Signal Processing Systems for Control
Application in Underwater Systems and Oceanic Engineering
Unmanned Vehicles
Artificial Man
Philosophical Aspects of Control
Other Applications

Sensors:
Nano sensors and actuators, Nano materials, Sensor Arrays, Smart sensors Bio sensors and lab-on-chip applications, MEMS, Flexible and intelligent sensors, Devices and processing technologies, packaging, sensor signal processing, interface electronics and on-chip integration.

Sensor Fusion and Tracking:
Target detection and tracking, target recognition and classification, data association, sensor registration, situation assessment, image or sensor data fusion