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CFP: FOODSIM'2002, 2ND BI-ANNUAL FOODSIM CONFERENCE'2002, JUNE 17-18, 2002, BLARNEY, IRELAND
- From: "K. Pawlikowski" <krys@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz>
- Subject: CFP: FOODSIM'2002, 2ND BI-ANNUAL FOODSIM CONFERENCE'2002, JUNE 17-18, 2002, BLARNEY, IRELAND
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:15:27 +1300
2ND BI-ANNUAL
FOODSIM CONFERENCE'2002
JUNE 17-18, 2002, BLARNEY, IRELAND
Organised by:
SCS Europe
Sponsored by:
The Society for Modelling and Simulation International
Co-Sponsored by:
AMT Ireland
ENITIAA
Enterprise Ireland
More Information can be found on
http://biomath.rug.ac.be/~scs/conf/foodsim2002/index.html
http://biomath.rug.ac.be/~scs/conf/foodsim2002/intro.html
CONFERENCE TOPICS
The FOODSIM 2002 Conference, the second of its kind in Europe, covers
the following themes:
Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing
The objective of this research track is to assess the state of
computer modeling and simulation in food processing and
engineering. Of interest are computer modeling and simulation
applications
conducted with the objective of improving knowledge and understanding
of physical phenomena, developing software sensors, optimizing
systems, as well as issues in control, supervision, and
failure analysis. Methods of simulation of food processes (static and
dynamic),Tools for simulation, Knowledge driven models, Simplification
ofcomplex models (for control or real time simulation, for example),
Neural networks (for modeling, control or computing), Fuzzy techniques
(for simulation or control), Examples and applications, Optimization
of the design of a unit operation or a process, Optimization of the
operating conditions, Optimization of products (formulation Real
time simulation Indirect measurement, observation and estimation
techniques
(software sensors) Estimation of thermophysical properties by inverse
techniques Control Supervision Condition based monitoring, failure
analysis.
Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology:
The interactions of biological complexity with environmental
parameters cannot be studied using conventional methods. Computer
modeling and simulation methods offer imaginative possibilities for
improving biokinetic studies, molecular investigations, bioprocess
control, extraction yield or quality of final products, and risk
assessment. Simulation methods and tools can be applied to the
following areas: Simulation and molecular structure, Molecular
structure prediction, Molecular interaction , Biomolecular
engineering, Biotechnology, Responses modeling, Biokinetics modeling ,
Bioprocess control , Optimisation, Simulation and risk assessment,
Predictive Microbiology, Growth and death modeling, Optimisation of
food processing, Predictive microbiology and HACCP, Shelf-life
prediction (Food, pharmaceutical product.
Simulation in Food Economics, Traceability and Logistics Management:
Firms in the food industry often face short delivery delays mandated
by marketing requirements. Food products are also frequently
perishable. Thus, firms in the industry need to react quickly
within a flexible organization. One difficulty in rapid flexible
response stems from the need to manage the ongoing production of raw
material based on intermediate-term delivery schedules (for
example, poultry farms schedule production based on future order
forecasts available many months prior to the actual delivery time).
This track is concerned with a variety of research efforts
addressing intra-firm and inter-firm economic and management problems
across food chains.
Applications in many fields are welcome for presentation: production
management, scheduling problems, operations management , logistics,
Supply Chain Management, Efficient Consumer Response, micro economics
models, industrial economics, econometrics, quality management ,
human resources management, marketing, category management, trade
marketing, sales forecasting, strategy of the firm, project
management, information systems management , production layout
problems.
Methods and Tools Applied to Food and Bio-Industries:
This track is concerned with the methodological aspects of simulation
modeling covering Systems analysis, model specification and
evaluation, sensitivity analysis, metamodels, optimization of
simulation models, etc. Problems of software tools also will be
addressed within this track. Contributions on key concepts related to
the dynamic modeling of food industry systems are also
welcome.
Simulation and Training:
The specific topic of this research track is the use of simulation as
a learning tool. This theme will include the presentation of
innovative tools and contributions of user experiences in tutorial,
didactical, and training programs. Applications are to be focused
mainly in the fields of interest for bio-industries (for example,
sciences, technology, and management).
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The FOODSIM'2002 conference will be held at Blarney Park in Blarney
some 3 km from Cork. The village of Blarney has a charm and
interest of its own. It is literally an outcrop of Blarney Castle, and
is one
of the finest examples in Ireland of what is known as an estate village
or town, conceived in the eighteenth century as a model village
supplying
the basic needs for a local industry and housing for the workers and
their families.
The conference itself will be held at the Blarney Park Hotel, in the
centre of Blarney next to Blarney Castle.
Next to its conference facilities this 3 star hotel has 91 fully
equipped rooms, which can cater to the most discerning customer. It
also boasts an award winning leisure centre, dedicated business
centre and parking facilities. A number of rooms have been set aside
for the conference participants
Blarney Park Hotel, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353.21.4385281, Fax: +353.21.438.1526,; www.blarneypark.com
BEST PAPER AWARD
The 2002 FOODSIM Conference will award the best paper.
>From all full paper submissions, the overall best paper of the
conference will be chosen
DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Authors are invited to electronically submit extended abstracts (2-4
pages, 2000-6000 words) of their papers, or final paper proposals
(6-12 pages) , written in English, along with a cover sheet
for review by the Technical Program Committee. The submissions are due
to arrive by email to: Philippe.Geril@rug.ac.be before JANUARY 15,
2002.
Or in order to speed up the electronic committee distribution process,
use the abstract submission page. Accepted formats are text, Word or PDF
formats only. The abstracts have to include the title of the proposed
paper, all authors with affiliations; the full address of the principal
author(with phone and fax numbers and email address); and a list of
keywords related to the paper contents; and choice of presentation
(lecture or poster). They will be reviewed by three members of the
International Program Committee. Notification of acceptance or
rejection will be sent by FEBRUARY 25, 2002.
Only original papers, written in English, which have not previously
been published elsewhere will be accepted. In case you want to
organize a panel discussion, please contact the program chairmen.
An author kit with complete instruction for preparing a camera-ready
copy for the proceedings will be emailed to authors of accepted
papers. One camera-ready copy of the papers accompanied by an
electronic version in MS Word or PDF must be in by APRIL 30, 2002.
The final manuscript for extended papers are expected to be 8 pages
long, accepted regular papers are expected to be 5 pages long,
whereas the short papers are approximately 3 pages long (A4,
two-column format). In order to guarantee a high-quality conference,
the final papers will be reviewed to check whether the suggestions
of the program committee have been incorporated. The nominees for
the best paper awards will be selected as well, from the papers
accepted as extended papers..
Early Bird Submission Deadline
DECEMBER 25, 2001
Submission Deadline:
JANUARY 15, 2002
Acceptance Notification:
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
Camera-Ready Copies:
APRIL 30, 2002
EXHIBITS
An exhibition will be held in the central hall where all participants
meet for coffee and tea. There will be a special exhibition section
for universities and non-profit organizations, and a special section
for publishers and commercial stands. If you would like to
participate, please contact the SCS European Office. Authors can also
exhibit their tools, which feature in their demonstrations.
VENDOR SESSIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact SCS Europe.
Special sessions within the scientific program will be set up
for vendor presentations.
OTHER ORGANIZED MEETINGS
A Special Blue Sky meeting will be organized for those attending the
conference so that the future of the FOODSIM conference can be
discussed and mapped out.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Philippe Geril
SCS Europe Bvcba
Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Tel. (Office): +32.9.233.77.90
Tel. Fax(Private): +32.59.800.804
Fax(Office): +32.9.223.49.41
E-Mail: Philippe.Geril@rug.ac.be
Further information about the 2002 FOODSIM Conference
can be found on WWW under:
http://biomath.rug.ac.be/~scs/conf/foodsim2002
REPLY CARD
First Name:
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Last Name:
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Affiliation:
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Yes, I intend to attend the 2002 FOODSIM Conference:
[] Proposing a paper
[] Proposing a panel discussion
[] Participating in a vendor session
[] Contributing to the exhibition
[] Without presenting a paper
The provisional title of my paper / poster / exhibited tool is:
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With the following highlights:
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The paper belongs to the category (please tick one):
[] 1 Simulation in Food Engineering and Processing
[] 2 Simulation in Food Sciences and Biotechnology
[] 3 Simulation in Food Economics, Traceability and Logistics
Management
[] 4 Methods and Tools Applied to Food and Bio-Industries
[] 5 Simulation and Training
The paper will be submitted as a:
[] Extended paper [] Regular Paper [] Short Paper [] Poster []
Product Presentation
Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference is/are:
Name:
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Address:
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If you would like to receive more information about SCS and its
activities, please tick the
following box:
[] YES, I would like to know more about SCS.
[] NO, please remove me from your database.
Please send this card immediately to: SCS Europe, Coupure 653,
9000 Ghent, Belgium
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Authors SCS/EUROSIM
Other
Fees Members Participants
Pre-Registration
before 375 Euro 375 Euro 425 Euro
April 30, 2002
Registration
after Pre-
April 30, 2002 registration 425 Euro 475 Euro
Required
The registration fee includes one copy of the Conference Proceedings,
coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a welcome cocktail,
the conference dinner.
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This message is forwarded to members of the COSC/Management/Maths
research group on stochastic simulation at the University of
Canterbury, Christchurch, New zealand,
and anybody else interested in research in this area
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Associate Prof. Dr Krzysztof Pawlikowski
Department of Computer Science, University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
ph. +(64) 3 3642 987 ext.7772 email: krys@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz
fax. +(64) 3 3642 569 URL: http://www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz/~krys
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