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This issue of the IFAC Newsletter covers strategic decisions on restructuring future IFAC symposia series and presents a schedule of upcoming events for 1992. It features organizational announcements, including a profile on IFAC Council member Professor Atsunobu Ichikawa, congratulations to Professor Thomas B. Sheridan, and an overview of the Working Group on Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing. Additionally, readers will find a President's message on meeting market demands, discount offers on IFAC publications, and an advance list of papers scheduled for the May 1991 issue of Automatica.

The issue contains:

  1. A Structure of Future IFAC Symposia
    • What it covers: Explains the decision by IFAC’s Technical Board to restructure technical meetings by defining long-term commitments to regular symposia series across various control engineering fields.
  2. Forthcoming Events 1992
    • What it covers: Lists upcoming IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops scheduled for 1992, including event dates, locations, paper deadlines, and contact information.
  3. IFAC Congratulates
    • What it covers: Announces the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Delft University of Technology to Professor Thomas B. Sheridan for his contributions to the field of Man-Machine Systems.
  4. Working Group of the IFAC Applications Committee on Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing
    • What it covers: Outlines the aims, scope, and areas of activity for the Working Group, which focuses on measurement, automation, and optimization in mining and metal processing.
  5. Special Offer on Selected IFAC Titles
    • What it covers: Provides details and ordering instructions for a discounted collection of IFAC book titles published between 1986 and 1988 available through Pergamon Press.
  6. Papers From the Next Issue May 1991
    • What it covers: Lists the full papers, brief papers, and book reviews set to be published in the May 1991 issue of Automatica, the journal of IFAC.
  7. Who is Who in IFAC
    • What it covers: Features a profile on Professor Atsunobu Ichikawa, highlighting his educational background, professional career, honors, research interests, and role in the IFAC Council.
  8. Message from the President: Meeting the Market Demand
    • What it covers: Discusses how IFAC must view its meetings and publications as products designed to meet the evolving needs and quality expectations of the global control engineering community.

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