Monday, March 16, 2009

Room: Pierre le Grand Welcome and opening Chair: Rodolphe Sepulchre 11.25--11.30

Room: Pierre le Grand Binet-Cauchy Kernels for the Recognition of Visual Dynamics René Vidal (Johns Hopkins University, USA) Chair: Paul Van Dooren Plenary: 11.30--12.30

Session: MoA01 Room: Pierre le Grand Identification 1 Chair: Paul Van den Hof Time: 14.00--16.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
14.00--14.25	MoA01-1	Identification of a distillation column for PLC control purposes	B. Huyck -- KaHo Sint-Lieven F. Logist -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven B. De Moor -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J. De Brabanter, Jan Van Impe
14.25--14.50	MoA01-2	Effects of Overlapping and Windowing on the Estimation of the Frequency Response of a System using White Noise	Dr W. D. Widanage -- Vrije Universiteit of Brussels Professor J. L. Douce -- University of Warwick Professor K. R. Godfrey -- University of Warwick
14.50--15.15	MoA01-3	Linear regressive realizations of LTI state space models: an advection-reaction case study	Karel Keesman -- Wageningen University Nurulhuda Khairudin -- Wageningen University
15.15--15.40	MoA01-4	System Identification of a Spindle with Active Magnetic Bearings	Ir. R.S. Blom -- Delft University of Technology Prof. dr. ir. P.M.J. Van den Hof -- Delft University of Technology Dr.ir. H.H. Langen -- Delft University of Technology Prof. ir. R.H. Munnig Schmidt
15.40--16.05	MoA01-5	Towards Automatic Control of Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes: System Identification Issues	Dr Arturo Tejada -- Delft University of Technology
16.05--16.30	MoA01-6	Estimating a Power-Scalable Linearized Model for Amplifiers	Koen Vandermot -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Yves Rolain -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Gerd Vandersteen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon

Session: MoA02 Room: Source de la Reine Synchronization and clustering Chair: Alain Sarlette Time: 14.00--16.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
14.00--14.25	MoA02-1	A synchronization criterion for delay-coupled systems based on absolute stability	Toshiki Oguchi -- Tokyo Metropolitan University Henk Nijmeijer -- Eindhoven University of Technology Noriko Tanaka -- Tokyo Metropolitan University
14.25--14.50	MoA02-2	Recent advances and open questions on Peskin model for coupled oscillators	Alexandre Mauroy -- University of Liège Rodolphe Sepulchre -- University of Liège
14.50--15.15	MoA02-3	A first-order phase transition in a multi-dimensional clustering model	Filip De Smet -- Ghent University Dirk Aeyels -- Ghent University
15.15--15.40	MoA02-4	Semi-passivity and synchronization of diffusively coupled neuronal oscillators	Erik Steur -- Eindhoven University of Technology Ivan Tyukin -- University of Leicester Henk Nijmeijer -- Eindhoven University of Technology
15.40--16.05	MoA02-5	On the influence of positive and negative feedback loops on the phase response curve of biological oscillators.	Pierre Sacré -- University of Liège Rodolphe Sepulchre -- University of Liège
16.05--16.30	MoA02-6	Bursting modeling in dopaminergic neurons	G. Drion -- University of Liège R.Sepulchre -- University of Liège V.Seutin -- University of Liège

Session: MoA03 Room: Wellington Control for teleoperation Chair: Thomas Delwiche Time: 14.00--16.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
14.00--14.25	MoA03-1	Haptic Feedback in Telesurgery	D. van Raaij -- Eindhoven University of Technology M. Steinbuch -- Eindhoven University of Technology
14.25--14.50	MoA03-2	User Adapted Control of Force Feedback Teleoperators: Evaluation and Robustness Analysis	L. Barbé -- University of Strasbourg B. Bayle -- University of Strasbourg E. Laroche -- University of Strasbourg M. de Mathelin
14.50--15.15	MoA03-3	A Passivity Study of the Classical Position-Force Teleoperation controller	B. Willaert -- K.U.Leuven, Belgium B. Corteville -- D. Reynaerts -- H. Van Brussel, E.B. Vander Poorten
15.15--15.40	MoA03-4	Robust 4-channel Teleoperation Controller Design	E. B. Vander Poorten -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven D. Reynaerts -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven H. Van Brussel -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven T. Kanno and Y. Yokokohji
15.40--16.05	MoA03-5	Optimization of a static output feedback controller for teleoperation	Thomas Delwiche -- Université Libre de Bruxelles Samir Aberkane -- Université Henri Poincaré Michel Kinnaert -- Université Libre de Bruxelles Laurent Catoire, Serge Torfs
16.05--16.30	MoA03-6	Passivity and Transparency in Bilateral Tele-manipulation	Ir. M.C.J. Franken -- University of Twente Prof.dr.ir. S. Stramigioli -- University of Twente

Session: MoA04 Room: Pouhon Pia Estimation for biochemical processes Chair: Alain Vande Wouwer Time: 14.00--16.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
14.00--14.25	MoA04-1	Stabilizing the baseline current of a microbial fuel cell-based biosensor	Nienke Stein -- Wetsus, centre of excellence for sustainable water technology Hubertus V.M. Hamelers -- Wageningen University Hans Stigter -- Wageningen University Cees Buisman
14.25--14.50	MoA04-2	Identification of Biochemical Reaction Systems using a Dissipative Observer	Dirk Fey -- University of Strathclyde Eric Bullinger -- University of Strathclyde
14.50--15.15	MoA04-3	Input and state estimation of a microalgae culture using a linear quasi unknown input observer	E. Rocha-Cózatl -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons A. Vande Wouwer -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons
15.15--15.40	MoA04-4	On the comparison of OED/PE strategies for the accurate identification of microbial kinetics	Eva Van Derlinden -- KULeuven Kristel Bernaerts -- KULeuven Jan F. Van Impe -- KULeuven
15.40--16.05	MoA04-5	Stochastic Observers for Industrial Seeded Batch Crystallization Processes	A. Mesbah -- Delft University of Technology I. Mora Moreno -- Delft University of Technology A. Huesman -- Delft University of Technology P. Van den Hof
16.05--16.30	MoA04-6	Model analysis for individual-based modelling	A.J. Verhulst -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven K. Bernaerts -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J.F.M. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Session: MoA05 Room: Groesbeeck Computational methods Chair: Wim Michiels Time: 14.00--16.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
14.00--14.25	MoA05-1	Nonlinear projection on manifolds	Victor Onclinx -- Université catholique de Louvain Michel Verleysen -- Université catholique de Louvain Vincent Wertz -- Université catholique de Louvain
14.25--14.50	MoA05-2	Fitting Curves on Riemannian Manifolds Using Energy Minimization	Chafik Samir -- Univeristé Catholique de Louvain Pierre-Antoine Absil -- Univeristé Catholique de Louvain Anuj Srivastava -- Erik Klassen
14.50--15.15	MoA05-3	Algorithms for nonsmooth optimization on manifolds	C. Lageman -- Universite de Liege R. Sepulchre -- Universite de Liege
15.15--15.40	MoA05-4	Optimal H2-design with the smoothed spectral abscissa	Joris Vanbiervliet -- KULeuven Wim Michiels -- KULeuven Stefan Vandewalle -- KULeuven
15.40--16.05	MoA05-5	Computing h-infinity norm of time-delay systems	Suat Gumussoy -- K. U. Leuven Wim Michiels -- K. U. Leuven
16.05--16.30	MoA05-6	Robust stability assessment in high-speed milling	Niels van Dijk -- Eindhoven University of Technology Nathan van de Wouw -- Eindhoven University of Technology Henk Nijmeijer -- Eindhoven University of Technology

Session: MoB01 Room: Pierre le Grand Model reduction Chair: Pierre-Antoine Absil Time: 17.00--18.40
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
17.00--17.25	MoB01-1	Model Reduction and Controller Synthesis for L2 Systems	Mark Mutsaers -- Eindhoven University of Technology Siep Weiland -- Eindhoven University of Technology
17.25--17.50	MoB01-2	Model reduction for Lur'e type systems	Bart Besselink -- Eindhoven University of Technology Nathan van de Wouw -- Eindhoven University of Technology Henk Nijmeijer -- Eindhoven University of Technology
17.50--18.15	MoB01-3	Nonlinear model approximation using block structured models	Omar Naeem -- Technische Universiteit Delft A.E.M. Huesman -- Technische Universiteit Delft O. H. Bosgra -- Technische Universiteit Delft

Session: MoB02 Room: Source de la Reine Model-free control Chair: Vincent Wertz Time: 17.00--18.40
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
17.00--17.25	MoB02-1	Inferring bounds on the performance of a control policy from a sample of one-step system transitions	Raphael Fonteneau -- Université de Liège Susan Murphy -- University of Michigan Damien Ernst -- Université de Liège Louis Wehenkel
17.25--17.50	MoB02-2	Fixed Structure Controller Synthesis Using Non-Parametric Plant	Irmak Aladagli -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Arjen den Hamer -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Maarten Steinbuch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Georgo Angelis
17.50--18.15	MoB02-3	Adaptive extremum-seeking control of fed-batch cultures of micro-organisms exhibiting overflow metabolism	L. Dewasme -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons A. Vande Wouwer -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons B. Srinivasan -- Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal M. Perrier
18.15--18.40	MoB02-4	Model-free Optimal Control Synthesis	Arjen den Hamer -- Eindhoven University of Technology Siep Weiland -- Eindhoven University of Technology Maarten Steinbuch -- Eindhoven University of Technology

Session: MoB03 Room: Wellington Fault detection applications Chair: Jan Van Impe Time: 17.00--18.40
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
17.00--17.25	MoB03-1	Lazy online batch-end quality estimation: is less more?	Geert Gins -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Jef Vanlaer -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Jan F.M. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
17.25--17.50	MoB03-2	Fault detection in a biochemical fed-batch process	Jef Vanlaer -- K.U.Leuven Geert Gins -- K.U.Leuven Jan F.M. Van Impe -- K.U.Leuven
17.50--18.15	MoB03-3	A control system for suppression of magnetic islands in a fusion plasma	Bart Hennen -- FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen Dr. E. Westerhof -- FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen Dr. Ir. P.W.J.M. Nuij -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Dr. M.R. de Baar, Prof. Dr. Ir. M. Steinbuch
18.15--18.40	MoB03-4	Detection and isolation of sensor faults in induction machines	Manuel Gálvez -- Université Libre de Bruxelles Michel Kinnaert -- Université Libre de Bruxelles

Session: MoB04 Room: Pouhon Pia Humanoid robotics Chair: Philippe Lefèvre Time: 17.00--18.40
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
17.00--17.25	MoB04-1	Motion control of the Twente Humanoid Head	L.C. Visser -- University of Twente R. Carloni -- University of Twente S. Stramigioli -- University of Twente
17.25--17.50	MoB04-2	A gaze saccade model based on separate head and gaze controllers.	Pierre Daye -- UCLouvain Lance Optican -- National Institut of Health Philippe Lefèvre -- UCLouvain Gunnar Blohm, Queens University/CompNeurosci Lab, blohm@biomed.queensu.ca
17.50--18.15	MoB04-3	Motor commands are optimized in the gravity field	Frédéric Crevecoeur -- Université catholique de Louvain Jean-Louis Thonnard -- Université catholique de Louvain Philippe Lefèvre -- Université catholique de Louvain
18.15--18.40	MoB04-4	Control of walking robots using virtual springs	Gijs van Oort -- University of Twente Stefano Stramigioli -- University of Twente

Session: MoB05 Room: Groesbeeck Distributed control Chair: Dragan Kostic Time: 17.00--18.40
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
17.00--17.25	MoB05-1	A Jacobi algorithm for distributed model predictive control of dynamically coupled systems	Dang Doan -- Delft University of Technology Tamas Keviczky -- Delft University of Technology Bart De Schutter -- Delft University of Technology Ion Necoara, Moritz Diehl
17.25--17.50	MoB05-2	An application of distributed control: the segmented primary mirror for the European Extremely Large Telescope	Christian Bastin -- University of Liege Alain Sarlette -- University of Liege Rodolphe Sepulchre -- University of Liege Martin Dimmler, Toomas Erm, Babak Sedghi, Bertrand Bauvir
17.50--18.15	MoB05-3	Modeling and Control of Inkjet Printhead	Mohammed Ezzeldin -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Dr. A. Jokic -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Prof.dr.ir. P.P.J. van den Bosch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
18.15--18.40	MoB05-4	A comparison between different state estimation methods in a nonlinear distributed parameter system	C. Retamal -- Université Libre de Bruxelles A. Vande Wouwer -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons M. Kinnaert -- Université Libre de Bruxelles C. Vilas

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Session: TuA01 Room: Pierre le Grand Stochastic estimation and decision making Chair: Louis Wehenkel Time: 8.30--10.35
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	TuA01-1	Risk-aware sequential decision making and dynamic programming	Boris Defourny -- University of Liege Damien Ernst -- University of Liege Louis Wehenkel -- University of Liege
8.55--9.20	TuA01-2	Estimating distributions from censored microbiological contamination data for use in quantitative risk assessment	P. Busschaert -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven A.H. Geeraerd -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J.F.M. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven M. Uyttendaele
9.20--9.45	TuA01-3	The Kalman Filter applied to Hydrologic Systems	ir. Douglas Plaza -- University of Ghent Prof.Dr.ir. Robin De Keyser -- Ghent University – Faculty of Engineering Dr.ir. Gabriëlle De Lannoy -- University of Ghent Prof.Dr.ir. Valentijn Pauwels
9.45--10.10	TuA01-4	Multi-armed bandit based decision making for cognitive radio	Wassim Jouini -- SUPELEC Damien Ernst -- University of Liège Christophe Moy -- SUPELEC Jacques Palicot
10.10--10.35	TuA01-5	Formal Verification and Improved Analysis Tools for Agent-Based Simulations	Dr. Arturo Tejada Ruiz -- Delft University of Technology

Session: TuA02 Room: Source de la Reine Nonlinear control 1 Chair: Alain Sarlette Time: 8.30--10.35
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	TuA02-1	Passivity-based tracking control of port-Hamiltonian mechanical systems with only position measurements	D.A. Dirksz -- University of Groningen J.M.A. Scherpen -- University of Groningen
8.55--9.20	TuA02-2	Feedback stabilisation of a pool-boiling system	Rob van Gils -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Michel Speetjens -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Henk Nijmeijer -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
9.20--9.45	TuA02-3	Stabilization via positive invariance for linear distributed parameter systems with constraints on both control and its rate	B. Abouzaid -- CESAME, Université Catholique de Louvain, LLN, Belgium V. Wertz -- CESAME, Université Catholique de Louvain, LLN, Belgium M. E. Achhab -- Université Chouaib Doukkali, Morocco
9.45--10.10	TuA02-4	Control of the exothermic CSTR: the power-shaping approach	Audrey Favache -- Université catholique de Louvain Denis Dochain -- Université catholique de Louvain
10.10--10.35	TuA02-5	A Study of Stability Conditions for Haptics	I. Polat -- Technische Universiteit Delft Prof.Dr. C.W. Scherer -- Technische Universiteit Delft

Session: TuA03 Room: Wellington Advanced actuation and sensing Chair: Herman Ramon Time: 8.30--10.35
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	TuA03-1	Automatic control of microscope alignment	Dr Ir S. W. van der Hoeven -- Technische Universiteit Delft
8.55--9.20	TuA03-2	Characterization of hysteresis within magnetic electron lenses	P.J. van Bree -- Eindhoven University of Technology C.M.M. van Lierop -- Eindhoven University of Technology P.P.J. van den Bosch -- Eindhoven University of Technology
9.20--9.45	TuA03-3	Pneumatic circuit assessment in Pneumatic Artificial Muscle applications	Tri Vo-Minh -- KULeuven Herman Ramon -- KULeuven Hendrik Van Brussel -- KULeuven
9.45--10.10	TuA03-4	Load Dynamics in Piezoelectric Actuation	J.R. van Hulzen -- Delft University of Technology P.M.J. Van den Hof -- Delft University of Technology G. Schitter -- Delft University of Technology J. van Eijk
10.10--10.35	TuA03-5	Control of a moving magnet planar actuator at industrial specifications	J. Achterberg -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven C.M.M.van Lierop -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven P.P.J. van den Bosch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Session: TuA04 Room: Pouhon Pia Biochemical processes Chair: Hans Stigter Time: 8.30--10.35
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	TuA04-1	Input design for PWA biological cell systems	Dirk Vries -- Delft University of Technology Peter Verheijen -- Delft University of Technology Arjan den Dekker -- Delft University of Technology
8.55--9.20	TuA04-2	A systematic procedure to develop dynamic models of bioprocesses	J. Mailier -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons A. Vande Wouwer -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons
9.20--9.45	TuA04-3	Macroscopic modeling as a tool for gaining insight in AI-2 dynamics of Salmonella Typhimurium	Astrid M. Cappuyns -- K.U.Leuven Kristel Bernaerts -- K.U.Leuven Jan F. Van Impe -- K.U.Leuven Sigrid C. De Keersmaecker, Jos Vanderleyden
9.45--10.10	TuA04-4	Three ways to do temperature reconstruction based on Bivalve-proxy information	Maite Bauwens -- Vrij Universiteit Brussel Henrik Ohlsson -- Linköping University Kurt Barbé -- Vrij Universiteit Brussel Johan Schoukens, Frank Dehairs
10.10--10.35	TuA04-5	Quantitative characterization of \textit{Streptomyces lividans} batch fermentations	P.-J. D'Huys -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven K. Bernaerts -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J.F.M. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J. Anné

Session: TuA05 Room: Groesbeeck Control in networks Chair: Bram de Jager Time: 8.30--10.35
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	TuA05-1	A simplified model for urban traffic network control	S. Lin -- Delft University of Technology B. De Schutter -- Delft University of Technology Y. Xi -- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
8.55--9.20	TuA05-2	Distributed control of urban traffic networks using hybrid models	Ir. Nicolae Marinica -- Universiteit Gent Dr. Ir. Rene Boel -- Universiteit Gent
9.20--9.45	TuA05-3	Optimal control in hybrid vehicles using route information	Thijs van Keulen -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Bram de Jager -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Maarten Steinbuch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
9.45--10.10	TuA05-4	Tracking in WiMAX Networks depending on RSS-based measurements	Mussa Bshara -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Leo Van Biesen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
10.10--10.35	TuA05-5	Stability Analysis of Networked Control Systems using a Swichted Linear Systems Approach	M.C.F. Donkers -- Eindhoven University of Technology L. Hetel -- Ecole Centrale de Lille W.P.M.H. Heemels -- Eindhoven University of Technology N. v.d. Wouw, M. Steinbuch

Room: Pierre le Grand Distributed control of Robotic Networks Jorge Cortés and Sonia Martínez (University of California at San Diego, USA) Chair: Dirk Aeyels Mini Course: 11.00--12.30

Room: Pierre le Grand DISC PhD Thesis Award 2008 and DISC Certificates Chair: Paul Van den Hof 14.00--14.15

Room: Pierre le Grand Distributed control of Robotic Networks Jorge Cortés and Sonia Martínez (University of California at San Diego, USA) Chair: Dirk Aeyels Mini Course: 14.15--15.45

Session: TuB01 Room: Pierre le Grand Modeling, simulation and control of distributed parameter systems Chair: Joseph Winkin Time: 16.15--18.45
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
16.15--16.40	TuB01-1	Spatial discretization of a 1D Euler-Bernoulli beam model	T. Voss -- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen J.M.A. Scherpen -- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
16.40--17.05	TuB01-2	Model based optimisation of tubular reactors for the production of low-density polyethylene.	Peter M.M. Van Erdeghem -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Filip Logist -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Jan F. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
17.05--17.30	TuB01-3	Modeling and Validation of the parameters of a quad cable for DSL applications	Wim Foubert -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Carine Neus -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Leo Van Biesen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Yves Rolain
17.30--17.55	TuB01-4	Model based kinetics estimation for crystallization processes	J.A.W.Vissers -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven S.Weiland -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven T.Backx -- Technisch Universiteit Eindhoven
17.55--18.20	TuB01-5	Compartmental model of a bubble column	S. Djordjevic -- Delft University of Technology P.M.J. Van den Hof -- Delft University of Technology O.H. Bosgra -- Delft University of Technology D. Jeltsema
18.20--18.45	TuB01-6	Modeling and simulating the sawtooth instability in Nuclear Fusion	Ir. G. Witvoet -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Dr. E. Westerhof -- FOM Prof.dr.ir. M. Steinbuch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Dr.ir. N.J. Doelman

Session: TuB02 Room: Source de la Reine Nonlinear control 2 Chair: Michel Journée Time: 16.15--18.45
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
16.15--16.40	TuB02-1	PRC-based phase resetting for nonlinear oscillators	D. Efimov -- Université de Liège R. Sepulchre -- Université de Liège
16.40--17.05	TuB02-2	Dynamical positioning of ship motion; a nonlinear regulation problem	S. Muhammad -- Delft University of Technology J.W. van der Woude -- Delft University of Technology
17.05--17.30	TuB02-3	State predictor based on synchronization applied to a mobile robot	Alejandro Alvarez-Aguirre -- Eindhoven University of Technology Henk Nijmeijer -- Eindhoven University of Technology Toshiki Oguchi -- Tokyo Metropolitan Univeristy
17.30--17.55	TuB02-4	Improving the performance of a Drop-on-Demand Inkjet Printhead	A. A. Khalate -- Delft University of Technology Dr.Ir. X.J.A. Bombois -- Delft University of Technology Prof. Dr. R. Babuška -- Delft University of Technology
17.55--18.20	TuB02-5	On the robustness of feedback linearizing control schemes for multiple-input/multiple-output bioreactors	Daniel Coutinho -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons Alain Vande Wouwer -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons

Session: TuB03 Room: Wellington Aerospace Chair: Jonathan Rogge Time: 16.15--18.45
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
16.15--16.40	TuB03-1	Global nonlinear optimization using interval analysis	E. van Kampen -- Delft University of Technology E. de Weerdt -- Delft University of Technology Q.P. Chu -- Delft University of Technology J.A. Mulder
16.40--17.05	TuB03-2	Fuel optimization for constrained rotations of spacecraft formations using interval analysis	E. de Weerdt -- Delft University of Technology Q.P. Chu -- Delft University of Technology J.A. Mulder -- Delft University of Technology
17.05--17.30	TuB03-3	Feasibility of thrust vectoring in large passenger aircraft	H. Yu -- Delft Univeristy of Technology
17.30--17.55	TuB03-4	Aerodynamic Model Identification and Flight Control Design with Multivariate Splines	C.C. de Visser -- Delft University of Technology J.A. Mulder -- Delft University of Technology
17.55--18.20	TuB03-5	Nonlinear analysis of flutter	Mattijs Van de Walle -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Johan Schoukens -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Steve Vanlanduit -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Session: TuB04 Room: Pouhon Pia Biomedical robotics Chair: Maarten Steinbuch Time: 16.15--18.45
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
16.15--16.40	TuB04-1	Design and control of a teleoperated palpation device for minimally invasive thoracic surgery	Angelo Buttafuoco -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.) Thomas Delwiche -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.) Michel Kinnaert -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.)
16.40--17.05	TuB04-2	Haptic control of a tele-operated ultrasound probe	Kees-Jan Zandsteeg -- Philips Applied Technologies Dennis Bruijnen -- Philips Applied Technologies Boudewijn Verhaar -- Philips Applied Technologies Peter Frissen, George de Fockert, Dennis Bos
17.05--17.30	TuB04-3	Influence of the skin moisture at fingertip on the static grip force during object manipulation	T. André -- Université catholique de Louvain P. Lefèvre -- Université catholique de Louvain J-L. Thonnard -- Université catholique de Louvain
17.30--17.55	TuB04-4	Modeling of friction in a trocar for minimally invasive surgery	J. Verspecht, -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.) T. Delwiche -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.) M. Kinnaert -- Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.)
17.55--18.20	TuB04-5	Novel Dexterous robotic finger concept with controlled stiffness	Martin Wassink -- University of Twente Raffaella Carloni -- University of Twente Dannis Brouwer -- University of Twente Stefano Stramigioli

Session: TuB05 Room: Groesbeeck Consensus and cooperative control Chair: Ming Cao Time: 16.15--18.45
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
16.15--16.40	TuB05-1	The arithmetics of average consensus	J-C Delvenne -- Université catholique de Louvain M. Branicky -- Case Western Reserve University K H Johansson -- KTH, Stockholm S. Zampieri
16.40--17.05	TuB05-2	Second-order Consensus Algorithms	Wenwu Yu -- City University of Hong Kong Ming Cao -- University of Groningen
17.05--17.30	TuB05-3	Infinite Horizon Cooperative Differential Games - Necessary Conditions for Pareto Optimality	Puduru Viswanadha Reddy -- Tilburg University Jacob Engwerda -- Tilburg University
17.30--17.55	TuB05-4	Collision-free coordination of a group of unicycle mobile robots	D. Kostic -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven S. Adinandra -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven J. Caarls -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven H. Nijmeijer
17.55--18.20	TuB05-5	Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control	Gerrit Naus -- Eindhoven University of Technology Jeroen Ploeg -- TNO, Business Unit Automotive Rene' v.d. Molengraft -- Eindhoven University of Technology
18.20--18.45	TuB05-6	Multi-robot coverage to locate fixed and moving targets	Dr Ir J. Rogge -- Ghent University Dr. Ir. D. Aeyels -- Ghent University

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Session: WeA01 Room: Pierre le Grand Identification 2 Chair: Rik Pintelon Time: 8.30--11.00
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	WeA01-1	Identification method for time-varying ARX models	Quentin Rentmeesters -- Université catholique de Louvain P.-A. Absil -- Université catholique de Louvain Paul Van Dooren -- Université catholique de Louvain
8.55--9.20	WeA01-2	Extracting information on time-varying systems using multisines	John Lataire -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
9.20--9.45	WeA01-3	Blind maximum likelihood identification of Wiener systems with measurement noise	Laurent Vanbeylen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Pieter de Groen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
9.45--10.10	WeA01-4	Comparison of two nonlinear optimization methods for black box identification	Anne Van Mulders -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Marnix Volckaert -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Swevers -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Moritz Diehl, Johan Schoukens
10.10--10.35	WeA01-5	System realization of generalized model structures	Edwin Reynders -- K.U.Leuven prof. Guido De Roeck -- K.U.Leuven
10.35--11.00	WeA01-6	Finite record effects of the errors-in-variables estimator for linear dynamic systems	Kurt Barbé -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Gerd Vandersteen -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Session: WeA02 Room: Source de la Reine System Theory Chair: Gerard van Willigenburg Time: 8.30--11.00
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	WeA02-1	Stability analysis in continuous- and discrete-time, using the Cayley transform	Niels Besseling -- University of Twente Hans Zwart -- University of Twente
8.55--9.20	WeA02-2	Identifiability of the parametrizations of polynomial and rational systems	Jana Nemcova -- Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, Amsterdam
9.20--9.45	WeA02-3	Energy equipartition and the second law of thermodynamics	Gerard van Willigenburg -- Wageningen University
9.45--10.10	WeA02-4	Extension of the behavioral approach to linear parameter-varying systems	R. T\'oth -- Delft University of Technology J. C. Willems -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven P. S. C. Heuberger -- Delft University of Technology P. M. J. Van den Hof
10.10--10.35	WeA02-5	An IQC Approach to Robust Estimation against Perturbations of Smoothly Time-Varying Parameters	Ir J. Veenman -- Technische Universiteit Delft Dr H. K\"{o}ro\u{g}lu -- Technische Universiteit Delft Prof Dr C. W. Scherer -- Technische Universiteit Delft
10.35--11.00	WeA02-6	The Optimal Linear Quadratic Feedback State Regulator Problem for Index One Descriptor Systems	Engwerda J.C. -- Tilburg University Salmah -- Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Wijayanti I.E. -- Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Session: WeA03 Room: Wellington Automotive applications Chair: Bayu Jayawardhana Time: 8.30--11.00
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	WeA03-1	Improving Pushbelt Continuously Variable Transmission Efficiency via Extremum Seeking Control	Stan van der Meulen -- Eindhoven University of Technology Bram de Jager -- Eindhoven University of Technology Erik van der Noll -- Bosch Business Unit CVT
8.55--9.20	WeA03-2	Model predictive control for the reduction of traffic emissions	S. K. Zegeye -- Delft University of Technology B. De Schutter -- Delft University of Technology J. Hellendoorn -- Delft University of Technology
9.20--9.45	WeA03-3	Minimum-fuel control of combustion engine powertrains	Bart Saerens -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Eric Van den Bulck -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
9.45--10.10	WeA03-4	Controlling an active cabin suspension for commercial vehicles	Willem-Jan Evers -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Arjan Teerhuis -- TNO Automotive Igo Besselink -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Henk Nijmeijer
10.10--10.35	WeA03-5	Global chassis control based on load sensing	Mathieu Gerard -- Delft University of Technology Michel Verhaegen -- Delft University of Technology Edward Holweg -- Delft University of Technology
10.35--11.00	WeA03-6	Development of a belt force actuator for controlled seat belt systems	E.P. van der Laan -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven A.G. de Jager -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven F.E. Veldpaus -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Session: WeA04 Room: Pouhon Pia Methods for computational biology Chair: Georges Bastin Time: 8.30--11.00
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	WeA04-1	Estimating the parameters of a Rice distribution using a Bayesian approach	Lieve Lauwers -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Kurt Barbé -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Wendy Van Moer -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon
8.55--9.20	WeA04-2	Reverse-engineering genetic networks without prior knowledge	Jimmy Omony -- Wageningen University Dr.ir. A.J.B. van Boxtel -- Wageningen University Prof.dr.ir. G. van Straten -- Wageningen University Dr.ir. L.H. de Graaff
9.20--9.45	WeA04-3	Stochastic learning of fixed-rank positive semidefinite matrices	Gilles Meyer -- University of Liège Silvère Bonnabel -- University of Liège Rodolphe Sepulchre -- University of Liège
9.45--10.10	WeA04-4	Metabolic Flux Interval Analysis of CHO Cells	Francisca Zamorano -- Service d'Automatique Alain Vande Wouwer -- Service d'Automatique Georges Bastin -- Université Catholique de Louvain
10.10--10.35	WeA04-5	Generalized power method for sparse principal component analysis	M. Journée -- University of Liège Y. Nesterov -- Université Catholique de Louvain Peter Richtarik -- Université Catholique de Louvain R. Sepulchre
10.35--11.00	WeA04-6	An initialization procedure for parameter estimation problems using simultaneous Gauss-Newton method	Julian Bonilla -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Moritz Diehl -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Bart De Moor -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Jan Van Impe, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, CIT/BioTeC

Session: WeA05 Room: Groesbeeck Optimization for learning and control Chair: Boris Defourny Time: 8.30--11.00
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
8.30--8.55	WeA05-1	Predictive input shaping prefilters	L. Van den Broeck -- K.U.Leuven M. Diehl -- K.U.Leuven J. Swevers -- K.U.Leuven
8.55--9.20	WeA05-2	Extending iTaSC to support inequality constraints	Wilm Decré -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Ruben Smits -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Herman Bruyninckx -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Joris De Schutter
9.20--9.45	WeA05-3	Directional repetitive control of a metrological AFM	Michael Ronde -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Roel Merry -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven René van de Molengraft -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Maarten Steinbuch, Richard Koops, Marijn van Veghel
9.45--10.10	WeA05-4	Iterative Learning Control by Linear Repetitive Processes Theory	Wojciech Paszke -- Eindhoven University of Technology
10.10--10.35	WeA05-5	A constrained Gauss-Newton method for model inversion in iterative learning control	M. Volckaert -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven A. Van Mulders -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel M. Diehl -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J. Swevers
10.35--11.00	WeA05-6	Iterative optimization of parameterized trajectories for complex mechatronic systems	Bruno Depraetere -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Jan Swevers -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Wim Symens -- Flanders Mechatronics Technology Centre Gregory Pinte, Walter Verdonck

Room: Pierre le Grand Control of ensembles Navin Khaneja (Harvard University, USA) Chair: Rodolphe Sepulchre Plenary: 11.30--12.30

Session: WeB01 Room: Pierre le Grand Advanced application modeling Chair: Yves Rolain Time: 13.50--15.55
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
13.50--14.15	WeB01-1	Robust beyond-rigid-body control of next generation wafer stages	Robbert van Herpen -- Eindhoven University of Technology Tom Oomen -- Eindhoven University of Technology Marc van de Wal -- Philips Applied Technologies Okko Bosgra
14.15--14.40	WeB01-2	Model development for propofol and remifentanil induced anesthesia in ICU patients	ir. Ramona Hodrea -- Ghent University ir. Bogdan Nour -- Ghent University Drd.ir. Clara Ionescu -- Ghent University Prof.Dr.ir. Robin De Keyser
14.40--15.05	WeB01-3	Dynamical Modeling of Micro-Assembly Systems	Dr B. Jayawardhana -- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
15.05--15.30	WeB01-4	Modeling and Control of a Wobble Yoke Stirling Engine: Application to a Micro-Cogeneration System	M. Kuindersma -- Rijkuniversiteit Groningen E. Garcia-Canseco -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven J.M.A. Scherpen -- Rijkuniversiteit Groningen
15.30--15.55	WeB01-5	Modeling the baseband output envelope of a microwave detector	Liesbeth Gommé -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Yves Rolain -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Johan Schoukens -- Vrije Universiteit Brussel Rik Pintelon

Session: WeB02 Room: Source de la Reine Modeling and control of chemical processes Chair: Karel Keesman Time: 13.50--15.55
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
13.50--14.15	WeB02-1	Identification of Low Order Model for Large Scale Systems	S.K. Wattamwar -- Technical University of Eindhoven Siep Weiland -- Technical University of Eindhoven
14.15--14.40	WeB02-2	Efficient multiple objective optimal control: (bio)chemical engineering applications	F. Logist -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven P.M.M. Van Erdeghem -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven J.F.M. Van Impe -- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
14.40--15.05	WeB02-3	An Efficient Methodology for Model Predictive Control of SMB Plants Based on the Wave Theory and Reduced Order Models	Vilas Carlos -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons Vande Wouwer Alain -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons
15.05--15.30	WeB02-4	The effect of imperfect maintenance on deterioration processes	Samira S. Farahani -- Technische Universiteit Delft J. A. M. van der Weide -- Technische Universiteit Delft M. J. Kallen -- HKV Consultants R. P. Nicolai
15.30--15.55	WeB02-5	Very fast temperature pulsing: catalytic reactor design	Jasper Stolte -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Ton Backx -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Okko Bosgra -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Session: WeB03 Room: Wellington Power systems Chair: René Boel Time: 13.50--15.55
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
13.50--14.15	WeB03-1	Using multidimensional scaling to represent a power system according to the electric distances between nodes	Florence Fonteneau-Belmudes -- Université de Liège Damien Ernst -- Université de Liège Louis Wehenkel -- Université de Liège
14.15--14.40	WeB03-2	LMI formulation for optimal control of coal fired power plants	E. Simon -- Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain V. Wertz -- Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain
14.40--15.05	WeB03-3	Non-centralized model predictive control of power networks	A.C.R.M. Damoiseaux -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven R.M. Hermans -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven A. Jokic -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven M. Lazar, P.P.J. Van den Bosch
15.05--15.30	WeB03-4	Power Factor Compensation in Nonsinusoidal Systems Based on Cyclodissipativity	D. del Puerto-Flores -- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen J. M. A. Sherpen -- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen R. Ortega -- SUPELEC
15.30--15.55	WeB03-5	Using the event-driven Petri net in complex distributed systems design	Alexandre Skrylnik -- Faculté Polytechnique de Mons

Session: WeB04 Room: Pouhon Pia Artificial and living vision systems Chair: Raffaella Carloni Time: 13.50--15.30
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
13.50--14.15	WeB04-1	Biological Motion boosts the oculomotor response	Sebastien Coppe -- Universite catholique de Louvain Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry -- Johns Hopkins University Marcus Missal -- Universite catholique de Louvain Philippe Lefevre
14.15--14.40	WeB04-2	Controlling a moving camera setup for humanoid gaze emulation	R. Reilink -- University of Twente S. Stramigioli -- University of Twente F. van der Heijden -- University of Twente
14.40--15.05	WeB04-3	The visuomotor transformation of velocity signals for visually guided arm movements	Guillaume Leclercq -- Université catholique de Louvain Gunnar Blohm -- Queen's University Philippe Lefèvre -- Université catholique de Louvain
15.05--15.30	WeB04-4	How To Obtain a 1 kHz Visual Servoing Setup?	Jeroen de Best -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven René van de Molengraft -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Maarten Steinbuch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Session: WeB05 Room: Groesbeeck Control of vibrations Chair: Jan Swevers Time: 13.50--15.55
Time	ProgramID	Title	Authors
13.50--14.15	WeB05-1	Active chatter control for high-speed milling using $\mu$-synthesis	T.A.C. Verschuren -- Eindhoven University of Technology N.J.M. van Dijk -- Eindhoven University of Technology N. van de Wouw -- Eindhoven University of Technology H. Nijmeijer
14.15--14.40	WeB05-2	A modular bearing with internal piezoshunt damping	Dr. Ir. Gregory Pinte -- Flanders' Mechatronics Technology Center Dr. Ir. Steven Devos -- Flanders' Mechatronics Technology Center Dr. Ir. Wim Symens -- Flanders' Mechatronics Technology Center Bert Stallaert, Jan Swevers, Paul Sas
14.40--15.05	WeB05-3	Self-sensing actuation and damping of a Piezoelectric Tubescanner	S. Kuiper -- Delft University of Technology G. Schitter -- Delft University of Technology
15.05--15.30	WeB05-4	Black box identification of a semi-active damper	Maarten Witters -- K.U.Leuven Jan Swevers -- K.U.Leuven
15.30--15.55	WeB05-5	Stabilization & Vibration Control of Gaussmount Suspension System	C. Ding -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven A.A.H. Damen -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven P.P.J. van den Bosch -- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Room: Pierre le Grand Best Junior Presentation Award ceremony Chair: Paul van den Hof 16.15--16.30