TC-NCAS 2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE IEEE CAS SOCIETY

Draft, May 2009
During the period 2008-2009 between the ISCAS at Seattle and the ISCAS at Taipei, the members of the Nonlinear Circuits and Systems Technical Committee (TC-NCAS) published three books in the field of nonlinear circuits and systems, edited 6 Special Issues in related journals, organized/contributed several special and invited sessions, and participated/co-sponsored in numerous major conferences and workshops.

Books Published by Members:

  1. G. Chen and X.M. Xu (Editors), Complex Networks Theory and Applications, Shanghai Systems Science Press, Shanghai, China, 2008.
  2. J. Feng and C.K. Tse, Reconstruction of Chaotic Signals with Applications to Chaos-Based Communications, World Scientific, Singapore, 2008.
  3. L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian (Editors), Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, Series: Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 184, Springer, 2009.

Book Chapters Written by Members:

  1. G. Kolumban and T. Krebesz, "Chaotic Communications with Correlation Receivers: Modeling, Theory and Performance Limits" in Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, edited by L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian, Springer, 2009.
  2. G. Chen, X. Wang, X. Li and J. Lu, "Some Recent Advances in Complex Networks Synchronization" in Recent Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics and Synchronization (NDS-1) - Theory and Applications, edited by K. Kyamakya, W. Halang, J.C. Chedjou, R. Rulkov, Z. Li, A. Bouchachia, H. Unger, Springer-Verlag, Germany, 2009.
  3. F. Pareschi, G. Setti, S. Callegari and R. Rovatti, "Implementation of Low EMI Spread Spectrum Clock Generators Exploiting a Chaos-Based Jitter" in Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, edited by L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian, Springer, 2009.
  4. Z. Galias, "Computational Methods for Rigorous Analysis of Chaotic Systems" in Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, edited by L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian, Springer, 2009.
  5. F. Pareschi, S. Callegari, G. Setti and R. Rovatti, "Circuits and Systems for the Synthesis of Chaotic Signals in Engineering Applications" in Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, edited by L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian, Springer, 2009.
  6. Y. Huang and C.K. Tse, "Complex Behavior of Parallel-Connected DC/DC Converters from Nonlinear Viewpoint" in Intelligent Computing Based on Chaos, edited by L. Kocarev, Z. Galias and S. Lian, Springer, 2009.
  7. C.K. Tse, "Design-Oriented Bifurcation Analysis of Power Electronics Systems", in Applications of Nonlinear Dynamics, edited by V. In, P. Longhini and A. Palacios, Springer 2009.

Special Issues in CAS-related Journal, edited by Members:

  1. Q. Lu and G. Chen (Guest Editors), Special issue on Complex Networks Dynamics: Theories and Applications, Advances in Mechanics, 2008.
  2. Z. Liu (Guest Editor), Special Issue on Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Journal of Computer Research and Development, Journal of Computer Research and Development, 2008.
  3. Z.Q. Chen and G.Y. Qi (Guest Editors), Special issue on Complex Networks Systems: Methods, Theories, and Applications, Int. J. Systems, Control and Communications, December 2008.
  4. K.N. Salama, T. Ueta and A. S. Elwakil (Guest Editors), Special issue on Advances in Oscillator Analysis and Design, Journal of Circuits Systems & Computers, Oct. 2009.
  5. K.N. Salama, M. Alioto and A. S. Elwakil (Guest Editors), Special issue on Random Bit Generators, Journal of High Speed Integrated Circuits, 2008.
  6. J. Suykens (Guest Editor), Special issue on Synchronization in Complex Networks, Chaos, September 2008.

Conferences, Workshops, Invited Lectures Organized/Delivered by Members:

  1. A. Ushida (General Co-Chair), T. Ueta (Publication Chair), Y. Nishio (Secretary), IEEE CASS Shikoku and Shanghai Chapters Joint Workshop on Nonlinear Circuits and Systems (SSJW'08), Kagawa, Japan, August 4-5, 2008.
  2. H. Asai (Technical Program Co-Chair), T. Ueta (Publication Chair), Y. Nishio (General Secretary), International Workshop on Vision, Communications and Circuits (IWVCC'08), Xi'an, China, November 1-3, 2008.
  3. M. Tanaka (General Chair), Y. Nishio (Technical Program Chair), T. Ueta (Publication Chair), K. Jin'no (Registration Chair), Y. Uwate (General Secretary), RISP International Workshop on Nonlinear Circuits and Signal Processing (NCSP'09), Honolulu, U.S.A., March 1-3, 2009.
  4. L. Trajkovic (General Chair), The International Workshop on Complex Systems and Networks 2008 (IWCSN 2008), Canberra, Australia, October 1-3, 2008
  5. M. di Bernardo (Invited Plenary Speaker), IFAC Conference on Analysis and Control of Chaotic Systems, London, June 2009
  6. M. di Bernardo (General Chair), International Workshop on Complex Systems and Networks, Bristol, UK, July 2009
  7. M. di Bernardo (Co-organizer), International Workshop on Synchronization of Dynamical Systems, Bristol, UK, 2010
  8. C.W. Wu (Invited Plenary Speaker), "Global Technology Outlook 2008", Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Peter Pazmany Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary, Dec 4-5, 2008.
  9. C.W. Wu (Invited Plenary Speaker), "Localization of Forcing Sites to Facilitate Synchronization in Systems Coupled Via a Complex Network", International Workshop on Complex Systems and Networks, Canberra, Australia, Oct, 2008.
  10. C.W. Wu (Keynote speaker), "Global Technology Outlook 2008", IEEE 11th International Workshop on Cellular Neural Networks and their Applications (CNNA 2008), Santiago de Compostela, Spain, July, 2008.
  11. C.W. Wu (Invited Plenary Speaker), "Digital Halftoning and Sensor Placement", BIRS Workshop on Low Complexity Dynamics, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May, 2008.
  12. C.W. Wu (Invited Lecture), "Sensor Placement and Digital Halftoning", Computer Science Colloquium, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, February 28, 2008.
  13. G. Chen (General Chair), 2008 International Workshop on Chaos-Fractals Theories and Applications, November 2008, Zhang Jia-Jie, China.
  14. G. Chen (Invited speaker), "Recent Advances in Complex Networks", IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Seattle, USA, May 2008.
  15. G. Chen, X.F. Wang, and X. Li (Organizers), One-day workshop "Complex Engineering Networks" on Feb. 25, 2009, Shanghai.
  16. G. Chen, Z. Duan, and J. Lu (Organizers), The 4th Chinese Conference on Complex Networks (CCCN'08), Beijing, China, October 13-15, 2008.
  17. G. Kolumban and T. Endo (Co-Chairs), 2008 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications (NOLTA 2008), Budapest, Hungary, September, 2008.
  18. C.K. Tse (Keynote Speaker), "Poptpourri of Applications of Complex Networks", Int. Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and Its Applications, Budapest, Hungary, September 2008.
  19. R.J.P. de Figueiredo (Invited Lecture), "A dynamical model for the development of the average neuron and synapse population densities in the human cerebral cortex from birth to six years", Int. Conf. on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009), Vienna, Austria, July, 2009
  20. R.J.P. de Figueiredo (Invited Lecture), "A Neural-Network-Based Approach to Speech Signal Prediction" Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, Serie Electrotechnique et Energetique, Romanian Academy of Sciences, 2008
  21. R.J.P. de Figueiredo (Invited Lecture), "A Mathematical Foundation for Adaptation, Learning, Discovery, and Invention in Nonlinear Dynamical Systems", Distinguished Lecture sponsored by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Chapter of Montreal, Canada, the Electrical Eng. Dept., Concordia University, and the Regroupment Strategique en Microsystems du Quebec (ReSMiQ), April, 2009.
  22. R.J.P. de Figueiredo (Invited Lecture), "Cognitive Signal Processing: An Emerging Technology for the Prediction of Behavior of Complex Human/Machine Systems", Keynote Address, 2009 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Circuits, and Systems (ICCCAS 2009), San Jose, CA, July, 2009.
  23. J. Lu and G. Chen (Organizers), Special Session on "Complex networks: Analysis, control and applications" organized at IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2009), Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan, May 2009.
  24. J. Lu and G. Chen (Organizer), Special Session on "Recent advances in complex networks" organized at IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2008), Seattle Sheraton, Seattle, Washington, USA, May 2008.
  25. J. Lu (Invited Lecturer), International Workshop on Complex Systems and Networks, Canberra, Australia, Oct, 2008
  26. X. Li (Invited Lecture), "Exploring the New Science of Networks", The Microsoft Research Asia at Beijing, China, May, 2008
  27. X. Li (Invited Lecture), "On the Models of Complex Networks", The 2008 Computer-based Signal Processing Workshop at Microsoft Research Redmond, Seattle, USA, May, 2008
  28. X. Li (Invited Lecture), "The study of evolutionary cooperative dynamics on complex networks", The 2008 Autumn Conference of Chinese Physics Society at Shandong University, Jinan, China, Sept., 2008
  29. X. Li (Invited Lecture), "The evolutionary and spreading dynamics on complex networks", The 4th Forum of Social Networks at Guangzhou, China, Nov. 22, 2008.
  30. X. Li (Organizer), The IEEE Fellow Forum at Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Feb., 2009.
  31. K.S. Tang (Invited Lecture), "Generating multiple chaotic attractors by switching control", International Workshop on Continuous-Discrete Electronic Systems, June, 2008.
  32. K. S. Tang (Invited Lecture), "Identification and monitoring of complex networks based on synchronization", IEEE CAS Distinguished Lecturer Seminar, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, Oct, 2008.
  33. C. Goknar (Invited Lecture), "Memristor - A Basic Circuit Element : Reinvented, Revisited" at Dogus University, Istanbul, Turkey, June, 2008
  34. C. Goknar (Invited Lecture), "Tunable Multipurpose CMOS Classifier Circuits", European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design (ECCTD 2009), Turkey, August 2009.
  35. C. Goknar (General Chair), The European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design, ECCTD 2009, in August at Antalya, Turkey.
  36. M. Storace (Invited Lecture), "Piecewise-linear Approximation of the Hindmarsh- Rose Neuron Model", International Workshop on Multi-Rate Processes & Hysteresis, University College Cork, Ireland, March-April, 2008.
  37. F. Bizzarri, M. Storace, D. Stellardo and O. De Feo (Invited Lecture), "On the problem of estimating connectivity from spike recordings in large neuron networks," in Proceedings of the 2008 International symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications (NOLTA2008), Budapest, Hungary, September, 2008, pp. 86-89.
  38. M. di Bernardo (Invited Plenary Speaker), International Workshop on Structural Dynamical Systems: Computational Aspects, Monopoli (Bari), June 2008.
  39. I.W. Sandberg (Plenary Lecture), "The Convolution and Impulse Response Scandals", American Conference on Applied Mathematics (MATH '08), Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 24-26, 2008.
  40. R.J.P. de Figueiredo (Chair, Panel on Electrical Engineering: Electronics and Computers), "Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia", Portugal.
  41. C. Goknar (Organizer), "Mirko Milic session on Nonlinear Circuits" in memory of Prof. Mirko Milic who died after ECCTD 1993 in Davos.

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TC-NCAS OFFICERS (term ended at ISCAS 2009)

Michael Tse, Chair
(encktse at polyu.edu.hk)

Zbigniew Galias, Chair-Elect
(galias at agh.edu.pl)

Henry Leung, Secretary
(leungh at ucalgary.ca)

Orla Feely, Track Chair for NCAS at ISCAS 2009
(orla.feely at ucd.ie)

Ljupco Kocarev, Past Chair
(lkocarev at ucsd.edu)

Prepared by Michael Tse, May 2009