IFAC_Newsletter_2024_2

The issue contains:

1. IFAC Distinguished Lecturer Committee Update
   • What it covers: Details the history and recent developments of the Pawel J. Nowacki Distinguished Lecturer Program, listing the lecturers appointed for the 2020–2023 and 2023–2026 trienniums alongside contact information for hosting lectures in developing countries.
2. Short Bio of Hideaki Ishii
   • What it covers: Overview of the career, academic background, research interests, professional appointments, and honors of Committee Chair Hideaki Ishii.
3. From the IFAC President
   • Author: Dongil “Dan” Cho, IFAC President 2023-26
   • What it covers: Introduces the Associated Member Organization (AMO) status designed to enable broader international participation and collaboration without membership fees, highlighting new AMOs in Cuba, Malaysia, Morocco, and Pakistan.
4. IFAC Girls in Control Update
   • Author: Steffi Knorn (DE), IFAC Council member ex-officio 2023-2026, Girls in Control
   • What it covers: Shares updates on outreach workshops aiming to attract kids aged 9–15 to STEM and control engineering, introducing a new Romanian version of the workshop materials.
5. Transition: Peter Kopacek
   • Author: Stefan Jakubek (AT, Vienna University of Technology) & Norbert Rozsenich (AT, OeGART/Austrian IFAC NMO)
   • Date: 2 March 2024
   • What it covers: An obituary and detailed retrospective honoring the life, academic achievements, robotics achievements, and extensive IFAC service of Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. mult. Peter Kopacek.
6. Tributes to Peter Kopacek
   • Author: Larry Stapleton, Mary Doyle-Kent, and Bahadur Ibrahimov
   • What it covers: A collection of personal tributes and reflections from international colleagues celebrating Peter Kopacek’s mentorship, leadership, and legacy.
7. IFAC Council- and Related Meetings 2024
   • Date: 24-26 June 2024
   • What it covers: Notice regarding the upcoming official IFAC meetings in Stockholm, Sweden, held in conjunction with the European Control Conference.
8. IFAC Digital Services Update
   • What it covers: Summarizes the digital platforms and online features available to the community, including the IFAC Affiliates Portal, the IFAC Conference App, and official social media channels.
9. Introducing the Moroccan IFAC Associated Member Organization (AMO)
   • Author: Boutaieb Zaid (MA)
   • What it covers: Presents the background, structure, objectives, and academic leadership of the newly formed Association Marocaine d’Automatique (AMA) representing Morocco in IFAC.
10. Calendar of Upcoming IFAC Conferences
    • What it covers: A chronological list of upcoming IFAC-sponsored conferences, symposia, and workshops scheduled across various global locations.

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