C A L L F O R P A P E R S
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4th International Conference on
R E C E N T A D V A N C E S IN S O F T C O M P U T I N G
Nottingham, United Kingdom, 12 & 13 December 2002
http://www.rasc2002.info
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INTRODUCTION
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The 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing,
RASC2002, will be held at Nottingham Trent University, on December 12-13,
2002. This international two-day conference is intended to provide a forum
for researchers and engineers to report key advancements and exchange state-
of-the-art knowledge and experience in the field of “Soft Computing”.
RASC2002 will cover the theory and application of soft computing techniques
namely; neural networks, fuzzy logic, evolutionary computing and complex
systems.
Following on from the RASC event held in De Montfort University since 1997,
the emphasis this year will be where these techniques have been
successfully applied in tackling interesting real world problems.
The nature of soft computing is that there is a wide diversity of
techniques and applications and it is hoped that this diversity will be
exhibited in the papers accepted.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
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o Fuzzy Logic and Systems
o Neural Networks
o Hybrid Systems
o Genetic Algorithms
o Evolutionary Computing
o Smart Engineering
o Smart Adaptive Systems
o Intelligent Control Systems
o Neuro-Fuzzy Systems
o Fuzzy Decision Making
o Genetic Programming
o Fuzzy Modelling
o Optimization
o Learning Algorithms and Training
o Rough Sets and Data Mining
Application areas may include, but are not limited to:
o Engineering Design and Manufacturing
o Financial Services
o Data Analysis
o Signal Processing
o Robots and Agents
o Databases
o Medicine
o Information Systems
o Networking
o Multimedia Systems
o E-commerce and E-learning
o Process Monitoring and Diagnosis
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
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Dr. Plamen Angelov, Loughborough University, UK
Prof. Jim Austin, University of York, UK
Dr. Nader Azarmi, BTexact, UK
Prof. Bernard de Baets, Gent University, Belgium
Prof. Jim F. Baldwin, University of Bristol, UK
Prof. Andrezej Bargiela, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Mr. Ralph Birkenhead, De Montfort University, UK
Dr. Teng Fong Chwee, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
Dr. George Coghill, University of Wales-Aberystwyth, UK
Prof. Didier Dubois, Université Paul Sabatier, France
Prof. Terence Fogarty, South Bank University, UK
Prof. Toshio Fukuda, Nagoya University, Japan
Dr. Bogdan Gabrys, University of Paisley, UK
Dr. Xiao Zhi Gao, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
Dr. Alexander Gegov, University of Portsmouth, UK
Dr. Hani Hagras, University of Essex, UK
Prof. Petr Hajek, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
Dr. Frank Hoffmann, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Prof. Adrian Hopgood, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Prof. Emmanuel Ifeachor, University of Plymouth, UK
Dr. Peter Innocent, De Montfort University, UK
Prof. Mo Jamshidi, University of New Mexico, USA
Prof. Janusz Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Science, Poland
Prof. Ettiene Kerre, Gent University, Belgium
Prof. Frank Klawonn, Tech. Uni. of Braunschweig, Germany
Prof. Erich Peter Klement, University of Linz, Austria
Prof. Rudolf Kruse, University of Magdeburg, Germany
Dr. Eugene Lai, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Prof. Tsau Young Lin, San Jose State University, USA
Prof. Paulo Lisboa, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Prof. David Lowe, Aston University, UK
Dr. Luis Magdalena, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Christophe Marsala, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France
Dr. Trevor Martin, University of Bristol, UK
Prof. Radko Mesiar, Slovenská Technická Univerzita, Slovakia
Dr. Masoud Mohammadian, University of Canberra, Australia
Dr. Detlef Nauck, BTexact, UK
Dr. Henry Nyongesa, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Prof. Sankar K Pal, Indian Statistical Institute, India
Dr. Gabriella Pasi, ITIM, Italy
Prof. Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Canada
Dr. Rajkumar Roy, Cranfield University, UK
Dr. Conor Ryan, University of Limerick, Ireland
Prof. Qiang Shen, University of Edinburgh, UK
Dr. Hamid Tizhoosh, University of Waterloo, Canada
Prof. Jose Verdegay, University of Granada, Spain
Dr. Lipo Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Olaf Wolkenhauer, University of Manchester-UMIST, UK
Prof. Xin Yao, University of Birmingham, UK
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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Conference Chair:
Dr Ahmad Lotfi
School of Engineering
Nottingham Trent University
Burton Street, NG1 4BU
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (115) 848-6429 - Fax: 44 (115) 848-6166
Email: [log in to unmask]
Conference Co-Chairs:
Dr. Bob John, De Montfort University, UK
Email: [log in to unmask]
Dr. Jon Garibaldi, De Montfort University, UK
Email: [log in to unmask]
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Prospective authors are invited to submit an extended abstract, minimum of
1 and maximum of 2 pages, on the topics indicated and others falling within
the scope of the conference. Extended abstracts will be refereed by the
programme committee of the conference. The author submits each paper on the
understanding that if accepted he/she must prepare the final camera-ready
manuscript in time for inclusion in the proceedings and an author present
the paper at the conference. The full paper should not exceed 6 single-side
pages in A4. The proceedings of the conference will be published and the
copyright of the papers assigned to the publisher. The extended abstracts
will be published in a book accompanied by a CD containing the full papers
in portable document format (PDF). Template files are available on the
conference web site to help preparation of the manuscript.
Authors of a selected number of innovative papers will be invited to submit
extended manuscripts for publication in prestigious international journal.
All extended abstracts must be submitted by email if possible. They should
be submitted to the Conference Secretary. Alternatively send two copies of
the extended abstract by Fax or Mail to the Conference Secretary.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
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Proposal for special sessions or workshops are welcome. Prospective
organisers are requested to send a session proposal to the Chair of the
conference as soon as possible and not later than August 2, 2002. A session
should consist of 4-5 papers. The registration fee of the session organizer
will be waived, if at least 4 authors of invited papers register to the
conference.
EXHIBITORS
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RASC2002 invites companies and research institutions interested in soft
computing to take part in the exhibition to be held on December 12-13,
2002. Book companies publishing in these areas are also welcome. For
further information, please contact the Conference Chair.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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The registration includes:
* Access to the sessions
* One copy of the booklet containing the Extended Abstracts
* One copy of proceedings on CD-ROM
* Coffee during breaks
* Lunch on both days and Reception
Registration Fees+
Participants £160.00+VAT (£188.00)
Students ++ £80.00+VAT ( £94.00)
+ 17.5% VAT will apply.
++ Students must provide a proof of their studentship.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Submission of Extended Abstracts: July 12, 2002
Notification of Acceptance: September 2, 2002
Final Manuscript Due: September 30, 2002
Special Session Proposal: August 2, 2002
Conference: December 12-13, 2002
STUDENT AWARD
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The organising committee will award a cash prize of £150 for the best and
£100 for the second best student paper presented in the conference.
CONFERENCE VENUE
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The Conference will be hosted in DICE conference centre at the Nottingham
Trent University. The University is located in the centre of Nottingham.
Delegates can be accommodated in local hotels, close to the University.
Nottingham is easily accessed by road, rail and air. More information is
available from these web sites:
o www.visitnottingham.com
o www.nottinghamshiretourism.co.uk
CONFERENCE SECRETARY
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Mrs Doreen Corlett,
School of Engineering
Nottingham Trent University
Burton Street, NG1 4BU
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (115) 848-2301
Fax:44 (115) 848-6506
Email: [log in to unmask]
FURTHER INFORMATION
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To register interest or to find out updated information on scientific
programme, registration and accommodation, please visit the conference web
site at:
http://www.rasc2002.info
RASC2002 is jointly organised by:
Nottingham Trent University & De Montfort University
Sponsored by:
EUNITE - European Network on Intelligent Technologies
for Smart Adaptive Systems
EUSFLAT - European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology
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Download a copy of Call For Papers in PDF format
http://www.rasc2002.info/rasc2002.pdf
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