ICIA
	2008

Sponsors:
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
National University of Defense Technology
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Honorary Chair:
Xisen Wen, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Advisory Committee Chairs:
Tzhy-Jong Tarn, Washington University, USA
Toshio Fukuda, Nagoya University, Japan
Zhaowen Zhuang, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
General Chairs:
Yunhui Liu, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Chaojing Tang, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
General Co-chairs:
Hamel Bill, University of Tennessee, USA
Kazuhiro Kosuge, Tohoku University, Japan
Bruno Siciliano, Napoli Federisco II, Italy
Program Chairs:
Ning Xi, Michigan State University, USA
Jindong Tan, Michigan Technological Univ., USA
Program Co-chairs:
Stefano Chiaverini, University of Cassino, Italy
Shugen Ma, Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Tao Mei, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Shigeki Sugano, Waseda University, Japan
Organizing Committee Chair:
Xiaoping Hu, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Organizing Committee Co-chairs:
Xuanping Cai, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Shuxiang Guo, Kagawa University
Max Meng, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Danwei Wang, Nanyang Technical Univ., Singapore
Financial Advisor:
Xiaoping Yun, Post Naval Graduate School, USA
Local Arrange Chairs:
Yunjian Ge, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Geng Li, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Award Committee Chairs:
Gary Feng, City University of Hong Kong, China
James Mills, Toronto University, Canada
Hong Zhang, University of Alberta, Canada
Organized Sessions Chairs:
Li-Chen Fu, Nationaly Taiwan University, Taiwan ,China
Dongbin Gu, University of Essex, UK
Zhongping Jiang, Polytechnic University, USA
Aiguo Ming, Univ. of Electrical-Communication, Japan
Zhihua Qu, University of Central Florida, USA
Simon Yang, University of Guelph, Canada
Workshop/Tutorial Chairs:
Wen Jung Li, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China Yangmin Li, Macau University, China
Jizhong Xiao, City University of New York, USA
Jianwei Zhang, University of Hamburg, Germany
Publicity Committee Chairs:
Imad Elhajj, American University, Lebason
Park Frank, National Seoul University, Korea
Huosheng Hu, University of Essex, UK
Min Li, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ming Liu, Monash University, Australia
Kenji Tahara, Kyushu University, Japan
Publication Chairs:
Wai-keung Fung, University of Manitoba, Canada Zhidong Wang, Chiba University of Technology, Japan
Financial Chair:
Dong Sun, City University of Hong Kong, China
Yuanhe Zhao, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Registration Chairs:
Youfu Li, City University of Hong Kong, China
Weihua Sheng, Okalahoma State University, USA
Yong Yu, Kagoshima University, Japan
Dongxiang Zhou, National Univ. of Defense Tech, China
Secretariats:
Pat Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
pchan@mae.cuhk.edu.hk; Tel:(852)-26098056,Fax: (852) 26003-6002
Keju Peng, National Univ. of Defense Tech., China
Mail:ICIA2008@nudt.edu.cn Tel:867314514427

IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation

June 20-23,2008,ZhangJiaJie,City,Hunan,China

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Call for Papers

The ICIA 2008 is the new generation of the IEEE International Conference on Information Acquisition. In order to response to the repaid development in the area of the integration of the information technology with automation and control, ICIA has increased its technical scopes in order to provide a bigger forum for researchers in the interdisciplinary areas of information and automation sciences and engineering. The theme of this conference is “Integration of information technologies and automation”.All accepted papers will be EI-indexed.

The ICIA 2008 will be held at the Best Western Premier ZhangJiaJie hotel, Hunan, China from June 20 to 23, 2008. ZhangJiaJie is one of the most beautiful tourist sites in China. It is located in the middle part of China and can be conveniently accessed by planes from major cities in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the first authorized national forest park in China and well known for its unique tourist resources. The park features grotesque peaks, lucid brooks, abundant fauna and floras and hospitable climate. ICIA 2008 will provide the participants an opportunity to enjoy the fantastic scenic spots and the unique culture of the minority nations of Tujia and Miao people in addition to the technical program.

Contributed Papers: Original papers from the following areas are solicited:
Information technologies in/for automation: information acquisition, sensors and sensor networks, bio-sensors, computer vision, pattern recognition, signal processing, information theory, speech recognition, information technologies for automation, human-machines interactions/interfaces, and virtual reality.
Information-enabled automation: Bio-robotics, medical robotics, network robots, tele-robotics, service robotics, micro and nano systems, motion planning, machine intelligence, intelligent systems, mechatronics, control theory, scheduling, automation process, and industrial automation.
Full papers must be submitted in PDF format and are strictly following the IEEE PDF requirements for IEEE. All accepted papers will be EI-indexed.

Best Paper Awards: All submitted papers will be in the evaluation for the Best Conference Paper and Best Student Paper Awards.
Tutorials/Workshops: Proposal for tutorials and workshops on discussing new ideas on information and automation are invited for submission
Tour Packages: Tourist packages to local attractions will be provided.

Important Dates:

For the most up to date information, please visit the ICIA 2008 conference website at:

http://www.icia2008.org

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