CLION Symposium
      Center for Large-Scale Integrated Optimization and Networks

      Fedex Institute of Technology, University of Memphis
      September 24-25, 2009, Memphis, TN

      Symposium Co-Chairs:
      Robert Kozma, University of Memphis, TN
      Paul J. Werbos, IntControl, Arlington VA

      Supported by:
      FedEx Institute of Technology, Memphis TN
      US Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
      US Air Force Office for Scientific Research, Arlington VA



      Motivation & Goals

      With the support of FedEx and AFRL, we have established "CLION - Center of Large-scale Intelligent Optimization & Networks" at the FedEx Institute of Technology, The University of Memphis. CLION's focus is on mathematical theory of large-scale graphs and networks, their applications in decision making, optimization and cellular neural networks, cognition and brain networks. CLION aims at becoming a regional and national center of excellence in large-scale networks and advanced intelligent optimization, capable of attracting and supporting large size multi-institution and multi-university research projects, and facilitating the commercialization of the products.
      The goal of this Symposium is to create a forum for interdisciplinary researchers to discuss research and development issues in the area of large-scale random networks and their applications in various defense and civilian applications. The Program of the Symposium includes:
      • Featured talks by invited speakers from academia, government agencies, and industry to address recent developments and challenges in this field.
      • Extensive discussions on the opportunities of collaborations and exploring the possibilities of attracting funding through various agencies.

      Organizing Committee

      • Kevin Boggs, FIT, U of Memphis, TN
      • Bela Bollobas, MSCI, U of Memphis, U of Cambridge, UK
      • Paul N. Balister, MSCI, U of Memphis
      • Khan Iftekharuddin, EECE, U of Memphis
      • Chrysanthe Preza, EECE, U of Memphis
      • Mohammad Yeasin, EECE, U of Memphis
      • Lan Wang, Computer Science, U of Memphis
      • Ludmilla Werbos, IntControl, Arlington, VA
      Invited Speakers :

      • Walt Abercrombie, VP IT Services, FedEx Corporation, Memphis, TN
      • Rob Carter, Executive VP & CIO, FedEx Corporation, Memphis, TN
      • Ross Deming, Solid State Scientific Corp., Nashua, MA
      • Xiaohui Cui, ASER, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL, TN
      • Walter J. Freeman, Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley, CA
      • John P. Gunckel, FedEx, Business Planning & Modeling, Memphis, TN
      • Haibo He, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
      • Roman Ilin, NRC Associate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
      • Gabor Karsai, Software Integrated Systems, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN
      • Akos Ledeczi, Software Integrated Systems, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN
      • Rob Linnehan, Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
      • Raj Malhotra, Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
      • Leonid Perlovsky, Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Hanscom AFB & Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
      • Amir Shirkhodaie, TSU, Center of Excellence for Battlefield Sensor Fusion, Nashville, TN
      • Jun Zhang, University of Michigan Ann Arbor & Air Force Office for Scientific Research, Arlington, VA
      • Kumar Venayagamoorthy, Real-Time Power and Intelligent Systems Lab, Missouri Science & Technology University, Rolla, MO
      • Bert Weijers, Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
      • Chris Walters, US Army Reasearch Lab, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Ft. Belvoir, VA
      • Slawo Wesolkowski, Defense Research and Development Canada, Ottawa, Canada
      • Don Wunsch II, Applied Computational Intelligence Lab, Missouri Science & Technology University, Rolla, MO

      Registration CLOSED

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      With inquiries please contact Robert Kozma or Luda Werbos.