PROGRAM OF THE CONFERENCE


1st Day: Monday 12th February 2001
2nd Day: Tuesday 13th February 2001
3rd Day: Wednesday 14th February 2001

MONDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2001

08:30-09:30

Registration

09:30-10:30

Opening Session  
(Conference Hall)

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:00

 

Keynote Address 1  
(Lecture Theater 1) 

V. Venkatasubramanian
, “Intelligent Control Systems for Complex Process Plants: Challenges and Emerging Trends”

12:30-01:30

Lunch at the Faculty club

02:15-04:00

Technical Session 1

(Lecture Theater 3)  COMMUNICATIONS

Technical Session 2

(Lecture Theater 4)  
POWER

 

Technical Session 3

(Lecture Theater 5)  
COMPUTER

 

02:15-02:30  

M. A. Saifi and M. H. Al-Theeb, “Fiber Designs in Evolving Optical Networks”   A. Al-Badi and A. Gastli, “Matlab and Pspice Dynamic Model of Axial-Field Permanent-Magnet Motor” H. A Ramadhan and K. Shihab, “Future Intelligent Search Engines for the Web”

02:30-02:45  

D.S. Mishra, “SDH and DWDM in Communication Network” N.A.Rahim, A.M. O. and S. Mekhilef, “Pspice Simulation FOR Flyback Converter” M. Ghassoul, “16 Bits Modified Fast Fourier Transform Algorithm to Estimate Isolated  Rat’s Heart  Electrocardiogram Spectrum”

02:45-03:00  

S. E. El-Khamy, O. A. Abdel-Alim, and M. M. Saii  “Efficient Image Classification Using Scale, Rotation, and Translation Invariant Feature Extraction Based on Fourier, Wavelet-Descriptors” N. N. Barsoum, “Observation on the Perturbation Frequency and Dominant Eigenvalue in Dynamic Machine Equation” T. Jamil and D. Blest, “Formulation and Analysis of (-1-j)-BA Complex Binary Number System”

03:00-03:15  

J. A. Jervase and H. Bourdoucen, “Design of Ultra Fast RCE Photodetectors for Optical Communication Systems Y. Raingeaud , F. Galtie, L. Gonthier, and J. Baillou, “Analysis of Electric Stresses in AC Switches Used for Control of Small Power Motors Present in Household Appliances” A. A. Ali and A. Al-Naamany, “Biological Effects of Radiations”

03:15-03:30  

F. Touati, “ASIC Design for High Temperature Applications” F. Galtie, Y. Raingeaud, L. Gonthier, and J. Baillou, “Behavioral Analysis of Small Power Actuators Present in Household Appliances Leading to the Requirements for New Dedicated Devices in the ASDTM Technology” A. Alomay, “An Overview of Biometric Identification Methods”  

03:30-03:45  

M.R.M.Rizk, H. Rashwan and A. Abdel Aziz, “A Modified Asynchronous Transfer Mode Fuzzy Policer” A. Schellmanns, J. Charles Lebunetel  and D. Magnon, “Analysis Methods of Signal Used in Power Electronics” S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, and W. Gueaieb, “Tools of Computational Intelligence as Applied to Bandwidth Allocation in ATM Networks”

03:45-04:00  

M. Otmani, M. Lecours, and A. Benkrid, “Propagation of Radio Waves Inside Building at 900MHz” A. Hellany and  M. H. Nagrial, “Near-Field Radiated EMI in Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)” S. Chitroub, A. Houacine, N. Kamel, K. Ichir, and B. Sansal, “Compression and Improvement of Remotely Sensed Images Using a PCA-Based Neural Network Model”  

04:00-04:15

Coffee Break

04:15-06:00

Technical Session 4  
(Lecture Theater 3)  
COMPUTER

Technical Session 5  
(Lecture Theater 4)  
POWER

 

Technical Session 6  
(Lecture Theater 5) 
COMPUTER

04:15-04:30  

A. Glass and E. Bastaki, “Ternary Line Code For Data Transmission” A. Zahedi, “Development of a Methodology for Size Optimization of a Photovoltaic Hybrid Power System” J. Ezzine, “Products of Random Matrices in Control and Signal Processing”

04:30-04:45 

S. A. Hameed, A. Deraman and A. Hamdan, “An Intelligent Meaningful Test Data Generator-IMTDG to Improve Users Confidence in Software Testing” I. Moghram, “Evaluation of Approximate and Exact Models for Calculating Impedances of Power Transmission Lines” M. Malek and A. El Geiheini, “Application of Image Transforms to Grading of Seam Pucker”

04:45-05:00  

K. Shihab and F. A. Masoud, “Coding and Sorting Considerations for Arabic Characters: An Empirical Study” A. Gastli, “Primary-Flux-Oriented Control Algorithm Applied to Linear Induction Motor Drives” A. H. Al Mahrooqi, “Computer Assisted Operation in PDO”

05:00-05:15

Y. Boreisha and O. Myronovych, “Component-Level Programming Behind the E-Commerce Implementation Process” A. Abdennour, R. M.Hamouda and  N. M. AL-Haider “Damping Torsional  Oscillations Using Genetic Algorithm Optimized Lead/Lag Compensators” A. Ahmad, M. J. Al-Mushrafi, and S. Al-Busaidi, “Study and Implementation of  Properties of m-Sequence in Matlab-Simulink – a Pass / Fail Test Tool for Designs of Random Generators”

05:15-05:30

J.J. Rousselle, G. Verley, J. Brilhault, N. Vincent, L. Favard, “Formulation of the Equation of the Femoral Condyle Outline” M. H. Shwehdi, A. A. Atef, and S. Al-Angari, “Development Efforts to Assist in Reducing Costs of Cables Industries” A. Sellai, “Resonant Tunneling Diodes for Multi-Valued Logic Applications: Switching Properties”

05:30-05:45

S.M. Al-Alawi, “Development and Applications of Backpropagation-Based Artificial Neural Network Models in Solving Engineering Problems” M. Al-Badi, A. Awladthan, B. Al-Omeiri, K. Ellithy, “Compartive Study of Load Frequency Controller Designs for Interconnected Power Systems” S. Bel Hadj Ali, M. Gasmi, M. Benrejeb, “An Internal Model Control Strategy for a Class of Discrete-Time Nonlinear Systems.Linear Conjecture”

05:45-06:00

  T.M. Al-Khusaibi, K. A. Ellithy, M.R. Irving, “Voltage Stability Analysis Using Singular Value Decomposition for Northern Oman Interconnected Power System” A. Abedelkarim, M. Benrejeb, M. Sano, “PAW Handwriting Neural System”

08:00-09:00

Dinner

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TUESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2001

08:30-11:00

Technical Session 7 
(Lecture Theater 1)

08:30-08:55

V. Mc Brierty, “ Information and Communication Technology: Opportunities and Challenges ”
08:55-09:20 A.U.H. Sheikh, “Wireless Communications Beyond 3G”
09:20-09:4 E. M. Bastaki and H. H. Tan, “Joint Symbol and FRAME Synchronization for Direct-Detection Optical Communication Systems”
09:45-10:10 S. H.  Bakry, “e-Business Development: A Strategic View”
10:10-10:35 M. A. Al-Haider, “Optical  Networking”
10:35-11:00 I. A. Kadi, “The New Mobile Economy”

11:00-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-12:30

 

Keynote Address 2  
(Lecture Theater 1) 
H. T. Mouftah, “Design of all Optical Packet Switching Networks”

12:30-01:30

Lunch at the Faculty club

02:15-04:00

Technical Session 8

(Lecture Theater 3)  COMMUNICATIONS

Technical Session 9

(Lecture Theater 4)  
POWER

 

Technical Session 10

(Lecture Theater 5)  
COMPUTER

 

02:15-02:30  

A Benkrid,  M Koudil,  M Otmani,   and TE Cross,  “A DSP’s Hardware Architecture  for  Vocal Tract Modelling” S. Endter, H.J. Haubrich, B. Stern, “Optimizing Energy Resource Scheduling and Power Trading Under Consideration of Planning Uncertainties” Amer A. Al-Rawas and S. Millmore "Information Security Risks on a University Campus - 20th November 2000"

02:30-02:45  

M. M. Ayoub and M.R.M. Rizk, “Out-of-Band Microwave Video Distribution System (OOB-MVDS): Network Architechture” C.Y. H. Wong and C S. Φzveren, “Computer Aided Analysis and Operation of Power Systems” M.  Isreb, “High Performance Parallel Computations for Engineering Artificial Intelligence”

02:45-03:00  

F. Touati, “State and Prospects of Hard Electronics -A Promising Technology for the 21st Century” S. S. Sharif and J. H. Taylor, “Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch in Real-Time” B. Bouzouοa, “Multi-Agents Architecture for Scheduling and Control of Robotic Manufacturing Systems”

03:00-03:15  

N. Abdulaziz and K. K. Pang, “Data Embedding Using Trellis Coding” Z.S.EL-Razaz and E. Salim Ali, “Design of Adaptive Power System Stbilizer Using Fuzzy Logic Controller” A.S. El Geiheini and D. S.El-Khamy, “Neural Approches to Improve Knitted Fabric Quality”

03:15-03:30  

E. H. T. Shirbeeny, “Powerline Communications Enabled Services Utilizing ADWEA Distribution Infrastructure” A. M. Sharaf and M. A. Habli, “Demand Side Management and Energy Conservation Using Switched Capacitor Compensation”   A. Elshafei, “Robust Longitudinal Aircraft-Control Based on an Adaptive Fuzzy-Logic Algorithm”

03:30-03:45  

J. Singh and A. Zayegh, “Ultra Fast Analog-to-Digital Converter Chip for Personal Communications Systems” M. A. Al-Hamadi, N. Ben Salama, L. Ben Brahim, “Speed Identification for PM Synchronous Motor” M. Benrejeb and M. Gasmi, “Stability and Stabilization Conditions, of TSK Models Using Vector Norms”

03:45-04:00  

  J. Rizk, M. H. Nagrial, “Design Aspects of Switched Rrluctance Machines” A. Farah and A. Chohra, “Neural-Network-Based Fuzzy Logic Navigation Control for Intelligent Vehicles”

04:00-04:15

Coffee Break

04:15-06:00

Technical Session 11 
(Lecture Theater 3)  
COMMUNICATIONS

Technical Session 12  
(Lecture Theater 4)  
POWER

 

Technical Session 13  
(Lecture Theater 5) 
POWER

04:15-04:30  

R. A. Alhuraibi and J. G. Gardiner, “Strategies and the Value System for Next Generation Personal Mobile Satellite Networks” A. A. El_Fergany, M. T. Yousef. M. E. Mandour and A. A. El-Alaily, “An Enhanced Expert System for Fault Diagnosis in Power Systems” M. H. Belmimoun, M. Benghanem, A. Draou and A. Tahri, “Transient Analysis of a Field Oriented Control Induction Motor Fed by a Three Level Voltage Inverter”

04:30-04:45 

A. Hossen and U. Hute, “Coefficient Errors in SB-FFT” A. Dahab, “Computation of Electric Field Distribution in Four-Core-Cables” M. Benghanem, A. Draou and A. Tahri, “A New Technique of Harmonics Elimination Method Applied to an N.P.C Topology Three Level Inverter”

04:45-05:00  

A. Benkrid,  M. Koudil,  M. Atmani, and T.E. Cross, “Tansmission Line Modelling of the Human  Vocal Tract” A. Abdennour, “Optimal Power-Pressure Trade-Off for Different Power Plant Operating Conditions” P. Zaiping and L. Qing, “Theoretic Analysis of Brushless Double-fed Generator for Wind Power Generation System”

05:00-05:15

S. A. Aldosari, S. A. Alshebeili and A. M. Al-Sanie, “Chernoff Bound on the Probability of Error for Combined Linear-Decision Feedback Sequence Estimation” Z. S. Razaz, A. A. Al-Digs, and K. A. Ellithy, “Reduced Order Controllers For Singularly Perturbed Power Systems” I. Altawil, “Condition Monitoring and Preventive Maintenance of Electrical Induction Motors”

05:15-05:30

S. Y. Sayed, “A Proposed Telecommunications Research Center At Sultan Qaboos University Modeling and Performance Evaluation” P. Leduc, D. Magnon, and F. Guitton, “Experimental Modeling of Monolithic Resistors for Silicon RF IC'S with a Robust Optimizer-Drinving Scheme” M. M.M. Negm and M. H. Shwehdi, “Frequency Controlled Supply of a Stand Alone Wind Turbine”

05:30-05:45

Z. O. Alhekail, “Electromagnetic Radiation from Microwave Ovens” P. Bojić, “Internal Arc Effects and Pressure Vessel Code on GIS” Al-Badri and B. Ramsay, “Power System Planning, A Case Study: North Oman Power Systems Generation Planning”

05:45-06:00

M. S. Afifi, and Z. O. Alhekail, “Electromagnetic Radiation from Visual Display Units” H. S. Al-Maghderi & B. Ramsay, “Deregulation of Electricity Supply Industry In Oman” A. Shaltout and M. I. Hussein, “Transient Current and Force Following Transformer Switching”

08:00-09:00

Dinner

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WEDNESDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2001

08:30-11:00

Technical Session 14 
(Lecture Theater 1)

08:30-08:55

I. S. Qamber, “The Electric Power Plants Transient Probabilities”
08:55-09:20 M. H. Abderrazzaq, “Technical Aspects of the Existing and Future Power Systems Interconnection in the Arabic Countries”
09:20-09:4 F.G. Barker, “Power System Asset Management in Petroleum Development Oman”
09:45-10:10 M. Sharkawi, “Intelligent Techniques Applied to On-Line Power System”
10:10-10:35 A. Sharaf, “A Unified Excitation and Speed Regulator for Synchronous Generators”
10:35-11:00 S. M. Islam, “Characteristic and Non-Characteristic Harmonics, Harmonic Cancellations and Relevant International Standards in Variable Speed Drives”

11:00-11:15

Presentation by IEEE Region 8 Director

11:15-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-12:30

 

Keynote Address 3  
(Lecture Theater 1) 
O. Spaniol, “It's Time for Network Convergence”

12:30-01:30

Closing Session 
(Lecture Theater 1)

01:30-02:30

Lunch at the Faculty club

08:00-09:00

Site seeing tours

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