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The Fourth International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS2009)
th stDate: 28 - 31 December, 2009
Venue: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
ollowing a series of most successful annual ICIIS conferences, the Fourth International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems was held Fsuccessful in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka from
28 -31 December, 2009. With the vision “To promote today’s innovative international research and source the development of tomorrow’s industry”, under the theme “Innovative technologies for tomorrow’s Industry”, the conference attracted good international and local participation, which provided an inspiring atmosphere for the researchers to share their experience and have constructive dialogs in their fields.
1. Plenary Session: Smart Grids and Future Power Systems
The plenary session talks addressed the revolutionary changes taking place in the energy sector of the world, the role of renewable energy industries in the carbon constrained world, cyber security issues associated with electric power grids having high penetration of Information and Communication Technology and role of power electronic in future power systems.
“Challenges Associated with the Large Scale Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Smart Grids”
Prof. Akihiko YokoyamaUniversity of Tokyo, Japan
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“The Role of Renewable Energy in Electricity Industry in Carbon Constrained World”
Prof. R. Y. UdaykumarNational Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal, India
“Cyber Security of Electric Power Grids”
Prof. Chen-Ching LiuNational University of Ireland, Dublin
“Role of Power Electronics in Future Power Systems”
Dr. Janaka EkanayakeCardiff University, United Kingdom
2. Keynote PresentationsA number of world renowned researchers have offered their invaluable participation as keynote presenters.
“Rethinking Information Flow Control on the Internet”
Prof. Muthucumaru MaheswaranMcGill University, Canada
“Millimetre Wave Integrated Circuit Techniques and Technology”
Prof. S.K. KoulIndian Institute of Technology - Delhi, India
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“Mobile Robotics - The Present and the Future”
Prof. Gamini DissanayakeUniversity of Technology - Sydney, Australia
“Snoring Our Way to Death? Challenges and Opportunities in Sleep Diagnostic Techniques”
Dr. Udantha AbeyratnaUniversity of Queensland, Australia
3. Pre-Conference Workshopsth There were number of parallel pre-conference workshops conducted on 28 December
2009.
Workshop I Adaptive Filtering
Resource Personals Prof. Saman S. AbeysekeraNanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof. Mahesan NiranjanUniversity of Southampton Southampton, United Kingdom
Workshop II Biosignal Processing and Medical Imaging
Resource Personals Dr. Janaka WijayakulasooriyaUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Roshan D. YapaUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Amalka PinidiyaarachchiUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Vajira WeerasingheUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Udantha AbeyratneUniversity of Queensland, Australia
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Workshop III Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Resource Personals Prof. S. SugiyamaRitsumeikan University, Japan
Dr. Sanjeewa MaithhripalaUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Vijitha HerathUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Lilantha SamaranayakeUniversity of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Workshop IV Modern HVDC for Future of Power Systems
Resource Personals Dr. Janaka EkanayakeCardiff University, United Kingdom
Dr. Kithsiri M. LiyanageUniversity of Tokyo, Japan (On sabbatical from UoP, Sri Lanka)
Dr. A. AtputharajahUniversity of Queensland, Australia (on sabbatical from the UoP, Sri Lanka)
Dr. Dharshana MuthumuniManitoba HVDC Centre, Canada
Dr. H. M. WijekoonCeylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka
4. Areas Covered in the Conference
1. Communication and Information Engineering (CIE)2. Electronics, Instrumentation and Computer Systems (EICS)3. Robotics and Motion Control (RMC)4. Power Systems, Energy and High Voltage Engineering (PSHVE)
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5. Conference Statistics
5.1. Pre-Conference Workshop Participation
Workshop I (CIE) 7Workshop II (EICS) 48Workshop III (RMC) 10Workshop IV (PSHVE) 41
5.2. Details of Paper Acceptance
Number of Papers Received 212Number of Papers Accepted 125Number of Papers Rejected 87Number of Papers Presented 110
5.3. Country wise breakdown of paper submission
Country No. of Papers Submitted
Australia 1
Bangladesh 1
Canada 3
India 48
Iran 3
Japan 3
Malaysia 3
Sri Lanka 56
Sweden 1
UK 4
USA 2
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6. Co-Sponsors, Donors and Financial Supports
1. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka2. IEEE Sri Lanka Section3. IEEE Sri Lanka, Central Region Sub Section4. Lanka Transformers Pvt. Limited5. LankaCom Pvt. Limited6. Sri Lanka Telecom Pvt. Limited7. Kelani Cables Pvt. Limited8. Velcon Systems Pvt. Limited
7. Social Events
7.1. Guided tour to Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia, the largest of the three botanical gardens in the island. In the Mediterranean climate of Kandy, the gateway to the central highlands, the Gardens were bounded on three sides by a loop of river Mahaweli, and by the prestigious University of Peradeniya.
Guided tours were arranged for the participants of ICIIS2009, in each day after the evening sessions.
7.2. Guided tour to Dambulla Temple, Dabmulla, Sri Lanka.
Dambulla cave temple is situated in the central part of the country, which is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area, with over 5 caves, which contain statues and frescos related to Lord Buddha and his life.
Participants of ICIIS2009 were taken to witness this prestigious World Heritage Site, during the last day of the event.
Fourth International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems - 2009
Fourth International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems - 2009
