IFAC_Newsletter_2022_5 - The International Federation of Automatic Control

IFAC_Newsletter_2022_5

This issue highlights the announcement of the 2020–2023 IFAC Major Awards, Medals, and Journal Award nomination calls, alongside the President's message on advancing community diversity. It features an obituary honoring IFAC Advisor Roger Goodall, introduces Associated Member Organizations to support underrepresented countries, and profiles newly elected IFAC Fellows. Readers will also find updates on conference app features, event reports, and the upcoming international conference calendar.

IFAC Secretariat IFAC Secretariat · Updated 24-August-2026

The issue contains:

IFAC Major Awards & Medals 2020-2023 Announced!

What it covers: Details the voting and announcement of the 2020–2023 IFAC Major Awards and Medals recipients, who will be honored at the IFAC World Congress 2023 in Yokohama.

IFAC Foundation Kwon Award: Call for Nominations

What it covers: Solicits nominations for papers published in IFAC journals that demonstrate significant contributions to sustainable development.

IFAC Journal Awards: Call for Nominations

What it covers: Outlines the paper prize categories, eligibility rules, and submission procedures for outstanding papers published across IFAC journals.

The IFAC Conference App is now available!

What it covers: Announces a free official mobile application provided by IFAC for event organizers and attendees.

From the IFAC President

Author: Hajime Asama
What it covers: Discusses IFAC’s ongoing efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion across its leadership, committees, and award programs.

Roger Morgan Goodall 1946 – 2022

Author: Roger Dixon and Simon Iwnicki
What it covers: Pays tribute to the life, career, and research contributions of former IFAC Advisor and mechatronics pioneer Roger Goodall.

IFAC Membership: Introducing IFAC AMOs

Author: Frank Allgöwer
What it covers: Introduces the new Associated Member Organization category designed to support control engineering groups in financially weak countries.

IFAC Email Aliases are available!

What it covers: Provides instructions for IFAC affiliates to sign up for official email alias addresses.

Introducing the 2020-2023 IFAC Fellows

What it covers: Profiles newly elected IFAC Fellows, starting with industrial and academic research leader Alf Isaksson.

Reports from IFAC Conferences

What it covers: Summarizes recent IFAC-sponsored symposia and workshops held worldwide, highlighting key technical discussions and participant statistics.