IFAC_Newsletter_2012_6

The issue contains:

1. IFAC Council- and Related Meetings 2012

• What it covers: An overview of the 2012 IFAC Council, Technical Board, and Executive Board meetings held in Gifu, Japan, including discussions on World Congress bids, PapersOnLine policies, and strategic planning.

2. Automation in the Mining, Mineral and Metal Industries

• Author: Luis G. Bergh
• What it covers: A summary of the MMM2012 IFAC Workshop held in Gifu, Japan, detailing delegate attendance, technical sessions, keynote topics, and host organizations.

3. A Great Loss to the Control Community: Vladimir Andreevich Yakubovich

• Author: Gennady Leonov and Alexander Kurzhanski
• What it covers: An obituary honoring the life, fundamental scientific contributions, academic career, and honors of Russian control theory pioneer Vladimir Andreevich Yakubovich.

4. Call for Nominations: Giorgio Quazza Medal, Nathaniel B. Nichols Medal, Industrial Achievement Award, High Impact Paper Award

• What it covers: An invitation for IFAC NMOs, TC Chairs, and individuals to submit nominations for major IFAC awards, including eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.

5. Enterprise Integration, Interoperability and Networking (EI2N 2012)

• Author: Hervé Panetto
• What it covers: A report on the 7th EI2N Workshop held in Rome, Italy, covering paper presentations, key discussions on enterprise interoperability and IoT, and upcoming events.

6. Who is Who in IFAC

• What it covers: A biographical profile detailing the academic background, career accomplishments, and IFAC service of IFAC Council member Carlos Eduardo Pereira.

7. Forthcoming Events

• What it covers: A listing and schedule of upcoming international IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops across various domain areas.

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