IFAC_Newsletter_2009_4 - The International Federation of Automatic Control

IFAC_Newsletter_2009_4

This issue highlights key outcomes from the IFAC Council and related meetings in London, covering developments in IFAC PapersOnLine, upcoming World Congress plans, and financial reports. It features the 2008 Congress Applications Paper Prize winners, honours the memories of control pioneers Jens Balchen and Antti Niemi, and celebrates IFAC receiving the Seoul Tourism Award 2009. Additionally, it lists a calendar of forthcoming international IFAC conferences and workshops for 2009 and 2010.

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The issue contains:

Council- and Related Meetings

Author: Kurt Schlacher
What it covers: Reports on the IFAC Council meetings in London, including updates on IFAC PapersOnLine, future World Congress plans, bidding processes for 2017, and the financial stability of the organization.

Congress Applications Paper Prize 2008

What it covers: Details the winning paper for the 2008 Congress Applications Paper Prize in Seoul, focusing on active vibration damping for flexible car body structures using piezo-stack actuators, along with brief bios of the winning authors.

Transitions

What it covers: Obituaries commemorating the lives, research contributions, and achievements of IFAC control engineering pioneers Jens Balchen and Antti Niemi.

IFAC received “Seoul Tourism Awards 2009”

What it covers: Announces IFAC receiving the “Seoul Tourism Awards 2009” in the category of “Best Convention Host” for hosting the 2008 World Congress in Seoul.

Forthcoming events

What it covers: Provides a comprehensive schedule and contact information for upcoming IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops planned for 2009 and 2010.