Connectionists: Call for papers: AISAT 2009 - The 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Science and Technology

Mon Jul 27 04:37:37 EDT 2009

THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON 
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AISAT 2009
<http://www.eng.utas.edu.au/conferences/AISAT/aisat2009.html>http://www.eng.utas.edu.au/conferences/AISAT/aisat2009.html
THE  UNIVERSITY  OF  TASMANIA, 
HOBART,  AUSTRALIA

22 – 25 November 2009

 (Hosted by the School of Engineering in partnership with the Institution of Engineers, Australia.)

Over the last four decades the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly developed and diversified in both its conceptual advancement and applications. These advances have initiated several research areas in neuroscience, cognitive science, physics, philosophy and engineering. This multi-disciplinary problem has developed versatile tools for intelligent decision making over the years of advancement, while raising more philosophical questions than available answers. The nature of investigation varies significantly depending on the discipline and scope. Therefore, the investigations have varied anything from the neuro-correlates of consciousness to individual application of AI. This conference on artificial intelligence in science and technology is an international multi-disciplinary conference that will bring several areas of expertise to tackle common problems. 

Venue:
The Conference will be held at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia, between 22–25 November 2009.  The University of Tasmania is one of Australia’s oldest universities.  Founded in Hobart in 1890 it was the fourth university to be established in Australia.  In the ensuing one hundred years it has gained a reputation for solid academic achievement.  The university is within walking distance of the city of Hobart, Tasmania’s capital city.  Hobart has modern facilities, extensive shopping, restaurants, and cultural and entertainment opportunities.  It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.  Hobart has a moderate climate, coupled with the second lowest rainfall for an Australian capital city.

Conference Themes:

Basic Research in AI
·          knowledge and reasoning
·          representation and search
·          knowledge-based systems
·          machine learning
·          neural networks
·          fuzzy logic
·          genetic algorithms
·          neuro-fuzzy systems
·          soft computing and hybrid systems
·          data mining
·          automated reasoning and codes

Neuro-Cognitive Science
·          modeling the brain
·          memory and learning
·          neural information processing
·          visual perception
·          sensory systems
·          studies of consciousness
·          quantum theory of consciousness
·          cellular and sub-neural process
·          biophysics and living processes
·          cognitive engineering

Application Domains
·          manufacturing
·          electrical and power engineering
·          civil and mechanical engineering
·          biomedical engineering
·          telecommunication
·          control engineering
·          environmental engineering
·          business and management
·          medicine
·          geography

The scope of the conference is recent and original research in the area of artificial intelligence applications in science and technology.  The list of topics shown give guidelines for possible contributions.  Papers on other related topics will also be accepted if they fall within the objectives of the conference.

Paper Submission:

Authors are invited to submit full papers in English. All submissions will be peer-reviewed based on originality and technical quality.  Each paper is limited to 6 pages.  The submission must include the author(s) name, organisation and full address for correspondence, including telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address.  The file format for your paper or abstract should be PDF.  All authors must submit their papers before the closing date of 1 September 2009.  Please forward submissions to the AISAT’2009 Secretariat via the online conference web link – see below.

Invited Sessions and Tutorials:

Prospective organisers of Invited Sessions and Tutorials are invited to submit their proposals by 1 August 2009.  A prospective Invited Session organizer should send a proposal, including a session title, a short synopsis, a bio of the organizer with a publication list for the last 5 years, to the AISAT’2009 Secretariat via the online web link below.

Exhibition Facilities:

Mini-exhibition facilities will be available for those firms or organisations wishing to display products, services, hardware, software, literature relating to the theme of the conference.  The space may also be used for free standing units.  Please contact the Conference Secretariat for details.

Important dates:
Proposals for Invited Sessions and Tutorials              1 August 2009
Proposals for tutorials and exhibitions                         1 August 2009
Receipt of full papers                                                         1 September 2009
Notification of acceptance of full papers                      1 October 2009

Registration:

Those interested in attending the conference are requested to complete the preliminary registration form and e-mail, mail or fax it to the Secretariat as soon as possible.  Authors must register and present their papers at the conference.  Failure to pay the registration fee will exclude the paper from the conference proceedings.

The full registration fee will be AU$800 per participant.  However an early bird discount fee of AU$650 is available.  A special rate of AU$500 per participant is available for full time students with an early bird discount rate of AU$400.  Registration includes a copy of the proceedings, lunches, morning and afternoon tea and a welcome reception.  A conference dinner will be held at a cost of AU$75 per person, in addition to the registration fee.

Organising Committee:
General and Technical Program Chair: 
Professor Michael Negnevitsky  (The University of Tasmania)

Members of the Local Organising Committee:  
    * Prof Larry Forbes (Mathematics and Physics) 
    * Dr Tim Gale (Biomedical Engineering) 
    * A/Prof Quang Ha (Control and Robotics) 
    * Mr Geoff Harper (IEAust Tasmanian Division) 
    * A/Prof Byeong-ho Kang (Artificial Intelligence) 
    * Dr Andrei Kelarev (Mathematics) 
    * Prof Christopher Lueg (Computer Science) 
    * Prof Jeff Malpas (Philosophy) 
    * Dr Paras Mandal (Prediction Models) 
    * Dr Cameron Potter (Optimization and Forecasting) 
    * Prof Leon Reznik (Fuzzy Control) 
    * Prof Jeff Summers (Psychology) 
    * Dr Greg Timms (IEEE) 

Conference Secretariat:
For enquiries regarding registration and technical papers contact:

Phil Holmes 
AISAT’2009 Secretariat
Convention Wise
Victoria Dock, Hobart Tasmania 7000
Australia
Tel:  +61 3 6234 1424   Fax:  +61 3 6281 9601
E-mail: <mailto:Phil.Holmes at conventionwise.com.au>Phil.Holmes at conventionwise.com.au
Home page: <http://www.eng.utas.edu.au/conferences/AISAT/aisat2009.html>http://www.eng.utas.edu.au/conferences/AISAT/aisat2009.html
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