Connectionists: The 1st announcement and CFP , ICCN2011, Hokkaido Japan

[Yoko YAMAGUCHI]

The 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics
June 9-13, 2011
Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan

URL: http://iccn2011.com
 
The 1st Announcement and Call for Papers

  I. Aim
 II. Topics
III. Invited Speakers
 IV. Important Dates
  V. Organizers and Sponsors
 VI. Organizing Committee
VII. Paper Submission, Venue and Registration
 

I. Aim
Five decades of brain research have led to the emergence of a new field,
which spans the entire spectrum of cognition from synaptic dynamics to
social interactions, and which is combined by the conceptions of nonlinear
neurodynamics operating simultaneously at and across all scales. A new kind
of scientists is emerging, schooled in multiple academic disciplines,
comfortable in working with data from different levels, and conversant with
the mathematical and computational tools that are essential to cross
boundaries. Cognition in its essence is dynamic and multilayered, and
pursuit of new clues inevitably leads from one layer to the next, both
reductionist and holistic. A trend to study cognition from the point of view
of neurodynamics has emerged as a result of the current, rapid developments
taking place in nonlinear dynamics and cognitive science.
  In order to promote the integration of cognitive science and neurodynamics
as a whole, the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics
-2011 (ICCN2011) is held at Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan on June
9-13, 2011. The conference will provide a forum for scientists and engineers
working in this exciting area and its related fields to review the latest
progress and development, and to exchange their experience, progress and
ideas. An Editorial Board Meeting of "Cognitive Neurodynamics" will also be
held during the period. The conference will consist of three-day oral and
poster presentation, discussion and social events. Within the days, a young
researchers session will be organized in which internationally organized
groups of young researchers discuss and plan their possible collaboration,
and the plan will be commented by the senior researchers. The first day June
9 and the last day June 13 are set for reception and departure,
respectively.
 
II. Topics
Topics include but are not limited to the following:
1. Microscopic cognitive neurodynamics
1.1 Molecular cognitive neurodynamics
1.2 Synaptic dynamics
1.3 Dynamic neural coding
1.4 Realistic Neural Network dynamics
2. Mesoscopic cognitive neurodynamics; Transitions between Levels
2.1 Population dynamics
2.2 Chaotic dynamics
2.3 Phase transitions in excitable media
2.4 Complexity theory applied to brain
2.5 Synergetics, metastability
2.6 Quantum Field Theory
2.7 Neuropercolation
2.8 Self-assembly, artificial life
3. Macroscopic cognitive neurodynamics
3.1 Brain imaging, EEG, MEG
3.2 Sensory Dynamics (including computational vision and audition)
3.3 Motor system dynamics
3.4 Navigation
3.5 Action planning and control
3.6 Learning and memory
3.7 Global cognitive functions (Object recognition, Attention, Intention,
Language, neurolinguistics, semiotics, Decision Making, Reasoning and
planning, Emotion, Consciousness etc.)
4. Applications
4.1 Neural Engineering
4.2 Neurocomputer
4.3 Neural computing
4.4 Neural robotics
4.5 Biomimetic
4.6 Behavior modeling and modification
4.7 Neuroinformatics
4.8 Cognitive function disorder
 
III. Invited Speakers
Plenary Talks
Kay, Leslie M, University of Chicago, USA
Mushiake, Hajime, Tohoku University, Japan
Ohsumi, Noriko, Tohoku University, Japan
Soo-Young Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
(TBA)

Invited Lectures
Amari, Shun-Ichi, RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI), Japan
Freeman, Walter J., University of California, Berkeley, USA
Tsukada, Minoru, Tamagawa University, Japan
 
VI. Important Dates
Sep 1 – Nov 1, 2010   Proposals for special session
Dec 24 – Jan 24, 2010   0ne Page Abstract Submission
Mar 10, 2011   Decision Notification
Apr 20, 2011   Final Abstract and Manuscript  Submission
Apr 25, 2011  On-line Registration Deadline
May 15, 2011  Proposals for organizing the 4th ICCN 2013
May 20, 2011  Manuscript reviewing notification
Jun 9-13, 2011 Conference
Jun 30, 2011  Final Manuscript Submission Deadline
Mar 30, 2012    Post-conference proceedings publication


V. ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS
 
This conference is sponsored and organized by
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas No. 4103 (Hokkaido
University)
RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI)
Tamagawa University Global Center of Excellence (GCOE)
 
Sponsored by
Cognitive Neurodynamics, Springer
Japanese Neural Network Society (JNNS)
 
 
Organizing Committee
 
Honorary Chairs
Amari, Shun-ichi, RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI), Japan
Freeman, Walter J., University of California, Berkeley, USA　
Grossberg, Stephen, Boston University, USA
Haken, Hermann, University of Stuttgart, Germany　
Richmond, Barry J., NIMH/NIH/DHHS, USA
Taylor, John G., King's College, UK　　
Tsukada, Minoru, Tamagawa University, Japan　
 
 
General Chair
Yamaguchi, Yoko, RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI), Japan

General Co-Chairs
Tsuda, Ichiro, Hokkaido University, Japan
Hans, Liljenstrom, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Wang, Rubin, East China University of Science and Technology, P.R. China
 
International Advisory Committee Chairs
Aihara, Kazuyuki, Tokyo University, Japan
Duch, Wlodzislaw, Nicolaus Coperinicus University, Poland
Guo, Aike, Chinese Academy of Science, P.R. China
Koetter, Rolf, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherland
Schoener, Gregor, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Germany
Wang, Deliang, The Ohio State University, USA
Usui, Shiro, RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI), Japan
 
Program Committee Chair
Omori, Takashi, Tamagawa University, Japan
 
Program Committee Co-chairs
Gu, Fanji, Shanghai Society for Biophysics/ Fudan University, P.R. China
Lauwereyns, Jan, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and
Kyushu University, Japan
Lee, Soo-Young, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
accept
Li, Guang, Zhejiang University, P.R. China
Nara, Shigetoshi, Okayama University, Japan
Rapp, Paul E, Drexel University College of Medicine, USA
Sakagami, Masamichi, Tamagawa University, Japan
Villa, Alessandro, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland
Wang, Lipo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
 

Publication Chair
Sato, Naoyuki, Future University - Hakodate, Japan

Chairperson of Financial Affairs
Sakaguchi, Yutaka, The university of Electro-Communications, Japan　


International Advisory Committee
Borysyuk, Roman, Institute of Mathematical Problems in Biology of the
Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia/ University of Plymouth, UK
Dress, Andreas, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P. R. China
Erdi, Peter, Center for Complex Systems Studies, Kalamazoo College,
Michigan, USA/ Hungarian Academy of Science, Hungary
Hayashi, Hatsuo, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Hertz, John, NORDITA, Denmark
Hojjat, Adeli, The Ohio State University, USA
Jose C, Principe, University of Florida, USA
Kopell, Nancy J., Boston University, USA
Kamel, Mohamed, University of Waterloo, Canada
Kaski, Samuel, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
Koenig, Peter, University Osnabrück, Germany
Li, Chao-Yi, Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, P. R. China
Maass, Wofgang, Technische Universität Graz, Austria
Olds, James L., George Mason University, USA
Okada, Masato, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan
Rabinovich, Mikhail I., University of California, San Diego, USA
Shou, Tiande, Fudan University, P. R. China
Siegei, Ralph Mitchell,  Rutgers University, NJ
Sporns, Olaf, Indiana University, USA
Tang, Xiaowei, Zhejiang University, P. R. China
Teich Malvin Carl, Boston University, USA
Trappenberg, Thomas, Dalhousie University, Canada
Van Leeuven, Cees, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan
Ventriglia, Francesco, Institute of Cybernetics of CNR, Italy
Wang, Xingyu, East China University of Science and Technology, P. R. China
Wermter, Stefan, University of Hamburg, Germany
Zhu, Weiqiu, Zhejiang University, P. R. China
 

VII. Paper Submission, Venue and Registration

Session proposal:
Proposals for organizing special sessions are welcomed and encouraged by
Nov. 1, 2010, in which the names and affiliations of the organizers, topic,
and suggested speakers should be indicated. Papers suggested by the
organizer must submitted on the same schedule with usual submission, and are
also reviewed as usual.
 Proposals should be e-mailed to:
 iccn2011chair at brain.riken.jp

Proposals for organizing the coming ICCN are welcomed and encouraged, in
which the names and affiliations of the organizers, dates and venue should
be indicated. Strong points and what the organizers can provide should also
be indicated. All the financial problems should be solved and dealt with by
the organizers. Proposals should also be e-mailed to:
 iccn2011chair at brain.riken.jp
The final decision will be voted by the Editorial Board of “Cognitive
Neurodynamics” and announced at the conference ICCN2011.
 
Paper Submission:
Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts written
in English. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and
has not been submitted elsewhere for possible publication. All submissions
will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field based on originality,
significance, quality and clarity. Each paper must include an abstract and a
manuscript. The abstract is reviewed to appear in the conference program.
The manuscript is to appear in post-conference proceedings, if accepted.
Submitted manuscripts should be no longer than four A4 pages (single
spaced).
 
Paper Format:
Details about paper submission and paper format will be announced shortly.
 
Publication of the proceedings:
Proceedings will be published by Springer Science + Business Media B.V.
Furthermore, a selected number of authors will be invited to expand and
revise their papers for possible inclusions in "Cognitive Neurodynamics", a
peer-reviewed international journal published by Springer.
 
Registration fees:
The registration fee is Japanese Yen (JY) \40,000 for regular participants
and JY \20,000 for students before the pre-registration deadline (Apr. 25,
2011) by credit card (VISA, AMEX. MASTER, DINERS and JCB), which includes a
copy of the proceedings, reception, coffee break, daily meals, banquet, and
social events. All registration fee will be JY 50,000 after the deadline.
Each paper must have 1 dedicated on-line registration with full payment for
the paper to be included in the proceedings before the dead line. Otherwise,
the submitted paper will not be included in the proceedings and the
conference program.
 
Venue:
The conference is held at Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan.
Niseko Town is located in the west of central Hokkaido, about two hours by
car from Sapporo / New Chitose International Airport and also from Sapporo.
It lies in a gently undulating basin with the 1,898m Mt. Yotei in the
national park to the east and the 1,309m Mt. Niseko-Annupuri in the
Quasi-National Park to the north. ‘Niseko (nisekoan)’ is an Ainu word
meaning ‘(river which runs around the bottom of) a sheer cliff’.
http://www.niseko-ta.jp/index.php?id=157
Sapporo is the capitol as well as the economic center of Hokkaido. Hokkaido
university lies near JR Sapporo station.
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/english/
Bus between Sapporo international airport and the hotel on June 9 for
arrival and June 13 for departure will be prepared. Train, JR Hokkaido from
Niseko town to Sapporo and to the international airport is also available.
 
Accommodation:
Hilton Niseko Village offers accommodation with special discount price for
the participants. Details will be announced later.

Awards:
Young researcher awards and student travel awards will be announced later.
 
Contact Us
Payment methods for your registration fee and accommodation will be
announced shortly. Please check our website from time to time to get the
necessary information in time. Its address is:
http://iccn2011.com
Anyone who is interested in obtaining more information about ICCN2011 or has
questions, please contact:
Iccn2011 at ec-pro.co.jp