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From: hra@pollux.cs.uga.edu (Hamid R. Arabnia)
Subject: Call For Participation - PDPTA'95 Conference
Organization: University of Georgia, Athens
Date: 5 Sep 1995 14:44:23 GMT
Message-ID: <42hno7$7j2@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu>

Enlosed/Appended you will find:
                   1.  Call For Participation in the PDPTA'95
                       conference (Nov. 3-4, 1995);
                   2.  Registration Form;
                   3.  Lodging Form;
                   4.  Limousine/Shuttle information.

The above are separated by stars:


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             C A L L    F O R    P A R T I C I P A T I O N
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                          PDPTA'95 Papers

     International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing
               Techniques and Applications (PDPTA'95)

                      November 3-4, 1995
                        Georgia, USA




                            SESSION A
            APPLICATIONS, ALGORITHMS, AND RELATED ISSUES


+  CellFlow: A Parallel Rendering Scheme for Distributed Memory
   Architectures
   A. Law and R. Yagel, The Ohio State University, USA.

+  Plasma Simulation on Networks of Workstations using the Bulk-
   Synchronous Parallel Model
   M. V. Nibhanupudi, C. D. Norton, and B. K. Szymanski,
   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

+  Singular Integral Computation with ParInt
   E. deDoncker, A. Gupta, K. Rathbun, and J. Ball, Western Michigan
   University, USA.

+  SuperStabilizing Mutual Exclusion
   T. Herman, University of Iowa, USA.

+  Computation and Data Partitioning on Scalable Shared Memory
   Multiprocessors
   S. Tandri and T. S. Abdelrahman, The University of Toronto, Canada.

+  A Logic for Networked Virtual Worlds
   P. C. Silva, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany.

+  Parametrized Dynamic Reconfigurable Trees
   G. Racherla and R. Sridhar, University of Oklahoma, USA.

+  Efficient Parallel Algorithms on Proper Circular Arc Graphs
   S. G. Akl, Queen's University, Canada;
   L. Chen, FRL, USA.

+  Data-Parallel Design of an Interval-Based Constraint Language:
   Analysis of Speedups
   J. Cohen and S. Kalathur, Brandeis University, USA.

+  Using Algorithm-Architecture Relationships to Design a Massively
   Parallel System
   P. Ni, NOMOS Corporation, USA;
   E. W. Davis, North Carolina State University.

+  Parallel Algorithms for the Solution of Linear Systems in PVM
   R. Abdullah and D. J. Evans,  Loughborough University of Technology,
   U.K.

+  A Diagnosis Strategy for Cluster-Based Parallel Architectures
   O. Benkahla, C. Aktouf, and C. Robach, LGI-IMAG, France.

+  Parallel Stereocorrelation with Applications in Medical Imaging
   H. R. Arabnia, J. Pellenz, J. Zeppen and R. Rouhani,
   The University of Georgia, GA, USA.

+  A Reconfigurable Ring-Based Network of Processors
   H. R. Arabnia, The University of Georgia, GA, USA;
   M. A. Oliver, The University of Bath, Bath, England.

+  Host-Diagnosis of Parallel Systems
   O. Benkahla, C. Aktouf, and C. Robach, LGI-IMAG, France.

+  A Parallel Implementation of Backpropagation Neural Network on
   MasPar MP-1
   F. Valafar, The University of Georgia, USA;
   O. K. Ersoy, Purdue University, USA.

+  Evaluation of Static Scheduling Algorithms Improved with Nonstrict
   Triggering of Program Graph Nodes
   M. Ojstersek and V. Zumer, University of Maribor, Slovenia;
   L. Pipan, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia;
   A. Kvas and B. Benko , University of Maribor, Slovenia.

+  A Dynamic Priority-based Scheduling Method in Distributed Systems
   Y. Li and R. Campbell, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
   USA.

+  Improved Heuristic Models for Task Allocation in Distributed
   Computer Systems
   A. E. Abdelrazek and B. E. Wells, The University of Alabama in
   Huntsville, USA.

+  A New Parallel Algorithm for Training Feedforward Neural
   Networks Based on the Augmented Lagrange Multiplier Method
   X. Feng, H. Chen, and B. Zheng, Marquette University, USA.

+  Application of the Genetic Algorithm to Multiprocessor Scheduling
   F. Ghannadian and C. O. Alford, Georgia Institute of Technology,
   USA.

+  Concurrent Lock-Free Access to Blink-tree
   L. H. Cheong and I. W. Chan, National University of Singapore,
   Singapore.

+  A New Distributed Algorithm for Decentralized Consensus Problem Based
   on k-layered Coterie
   Z. Cheng and T. Huang, The University of Aizu, Japan;
   N. Shiratori, Tohoko University, Japan.

+  A Massively Parallel Transportation Solution
   D. J. Haglin and J. A. Kaliski, Mankato State University, USA.

+  Parallel Algorithm for Via Minimization in VLSI Routing
   H. Kimm, University of Tennessee at Martin, USA.

+  Using Systolic Algorithms on Massively-Parallel ASIMD Machines
   G. Zevin, School of Computer Sciences, University of Technology
   Sydney, Australia.

+  A Distributed Boundary Representation for Parallel Solid Modelling
   K. C. Hui and Y. M. Kan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
   Hong Kong.

+  Parallel Implementation of the p-Version of the Nonconforming
   Finite Element Method for Elliptic Equations on a Shared-Memory
   Architecture
   T. Janik, University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA.

+  Comparing Nested Dissection Orderings for Parallel Sparse Matrix
   Factorization
   J. Schulze, R. Diekmann, and R. Preis, University of Paderborn,
   Germany.

+  Distributed Ray Tracing System
   A. G. Skarmeta and H. M. Barbera, Universidad de Murcia, Spain.

+  A Load-Balanced Parallel Volume Rendering Algorithm
   M. N. Chong, K. Mu, and H. S. Seah, Nanyang Technological
   University , Singapore.

+  An Algorithm and Array Processor for Solving the Systems of
   Linear Equations
   S. G. Sedukhin, The University of Aizu, Japan.

+  Distributed Progressive Radiosity on a Workstation Network
   F. Bricout and E. Lepretre, Universite des Sciences et
   Technologies de Lille, France.

+  GT-FITES: A Heterogeneous, Parallel Image Processing System
   R. W. Melton, T. C. Huang, J. I. Chamdani, and C. O. Alford,
   Georgia Institute of Technology, USA;
   L. Becker, United States Army Space and Strategic Defense
   Command Weapons Directorate, USA.

+  Fast Implementation of an Algorithm for Automated Recognition
   of Translated and Rotated Patterns in Satellite Images Using
   Task and Data Parallelism
   M. R. Saradjian, L. W. B. Hayes, and A. P. Cracknell,
   University of Dundee, U.K.

+  Discussion on Multimedia Information Processing
   M. Zhenjiang, J. Basille, and Y. Baozong, ENSEEIHT, France.

+  A Parallel Multidimensional Program for the Time Dependent Schroedinger
   Equation of Molecules Interacting with Intense Laser Pulses - Simulation
   on an IBM SP2
   A. D. Bandrauk and S. Chelkowski, Universite de Sherbrooke, Canada.

+  Latency Hiding on COMA Multiprocessors
   T. S. Abdelrahman, The University of Toronto, Canada.






                            SESSION B
            ARCHITECTURE, HARDWARE, AND RELATED SYSTEMS


+  A High Speed Serial Communication Architecture for Machine
   Vision Systems
   C. R. Brown, S. Harrison, and P. Furness, Sheffield University,
   U.K.

+  3-D Architecture for Multidimensional Fast Fourier Transform
   D. Korchev, Image and Signal Processing, Inc., USA.

+  A Modularly Configured Attached Processor for Performing Matrix
   Operations
   D. A. Doran and G. A. Gibson, The University of Texas at El Paso,
   USA.

+  DSP-based SIMD Mesh: An Exquisite Solution to Computational
   and I/O Intensive Signal Processing Applications
   S. A. Khan and V. K. Madisetti,
   Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

+  Improving Cache Performance in a Multiprocessor Environment
   J. S. Park and L. D. Coraor, The Pennsylvania State University,
   USA.





                            SESSION C
            COMMUNICATIONS, ROUTING, I/O, AND NETWORKS


+  NuMesh: A Communication Architecture for Static Routing
   D. Shoemaker, C. Metcalf, and S. Ward, Massachusetts Institute
   of Technology, USA.

+  Static Estimation of Communication Delays in Distributed Memory
   Architectures
   B. Shirazi and S. Basireddy, The University of Texas at Arlington,
   USA.

+  The Round Table ATM Interconnection Network
   W. Wei, M. J. Clement, and J. K. Flanagan, Brigham Young
   University, USA.

+  Performance Considerations for I/O-Dominated Applications on
   Parallel Computers
   A. F. Dedkov and D. J. Eadline, Paralogic, Inc, USA.

+  A Fast Maze Routing Algorithm on Reconfigurable Meshes
   H. C. Lee, F. Ercal, and R. Wilkerson, University of Missouri-Rolla,
   USA.

+  An Efficient Distributed Ranking Scheme For Finite
   Projective Planes
   D. S. L. Wei and Z. Cheng, The University of Aizu, Japan.

+  Hypercube Sandwich Approach to Conferencing
   J. F. Houlahan, L. J. Cowen, and G. M. Masson, The Johns Hopkins
   University, USA.

+  An Integrated Approach to Communication Axioms Among Concurrent
   Processes
   R. Hu and P. M. Lewis, State University of New York at
   Stony Brook, USA.

+  Mappings Minimizing Contention in Wormhole-Routed Networks
   U. H. Nguyen, H. Hosseini, L. Tao, and T. Bui, Concordia
   University, Canada.

+  Optimal and Deadlock Free Routing for Wrap Around Connections
   k-ary n-cubes Using o(n) Buffer Space
   B. Hadim and I. Sakho, Centre SIMADE-Ecole des Mines de St Etienne,
   France.






                            SESSION D
     LANGUAGES, TOOLS, SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS


+  A Real-Time MPEG Software Decoder Using a Portable Message-Passing
   Library
   M. K. Kwong, P. T. P. Tang, and B. Lin, Argonne National
   Laboratory, USA.

+  Distributed Occam Processes on a Sun Network
   L. Woolley and A. Battersby, Nottingham Trent University, U.K.

+  A Concurrent, Specification Language over CML
   M. Debbabi, Laval University, Canada.

+  An Environment for Developing Parallel Programs
   T. Hintz, J. Hammond, and U. Szewcow, University of Technology,
   Australia.

+  Performance Analysis for SVM-Fortran with OPAL
   M. Gerndt, A. Krumme, and S. Ozmen, Research Centre Julich (KFA),
   Germany.

+  Implementing Adaptive Parallelism on a Heterogeneous Cluster
   of Networked Workstations
   G. M. Rehmet and P. G. Clayton, Rhodes University, South Africa.

+  The Use of Simulation for Software Development in Heterogeneous
   Computing Environments
   R. Aversa, A. Mazzeo, and N. Mazzocca, Universita di Napoli,
   Italy;
   U. Villano, IRSIP-CNR, Italy.

+  Flexible Kernel: The AURORA Approach for Multiprocessor Operating
   System
   L. C. Zancanella and P. O. A. Navaux, UFRGS/RS, Brazil.

+  Code Generation for Parallel Execution on Distributed Systems
   M. I. Muralles, Mark R. Gilder, M. Krishnamoorthy, and J. Lipasti,
   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

+  Colony: The Building Block for a Scalable Multiprocessor System
   W. K. Foong, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.

+  Implementing Sequential Code in the Design of a Parallel
   Programming Environment and its Practicalities
   T. K. Hazra and A. Richfield, Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA.

+  A VIM Film for Cellular Automation-like Algorithms
   N. Mirenkov and T. Mirenkova, University of Aizu, Japan.

+  PSO: Shared Symbol Space for Multicomputer Architectures
   S. Lupke, J. W. Quittek, and T. Wiese, Technische Universitat,
   Germany.

+  Building a Distributed Generic Layer for Multiple Personality
   Support on top of the Mach Microkernel
   F. Mevel and J. Simon, Institut Blaise Pascal, Universite
   Paris, France.

+  Loop Parallelism on Tera MTA Using Sisal
   S. Mitrovic, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA.

+  Enhancing the Performance of Parallel Processors: Experiments
   with Loop Constructs and Tiling
   D. C. Wong, E. W. Davis, and M. H. Thomas, North Carolina
   State University, USA.

+  Cyclic Performance Analysis for Parallel Systems
   R. Borgeest, Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany.

+  Characterising Parallel Application Performance by Detailed
   Profiling
   S. Raina and C. Cap, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

+  Improving the Efficiency of Object Invocations by Dynamic object
   Replication
   H. M. Windisch, Munich University of Technology, Germany.

+  A Static Analysis to Order Instructions of a Concurrent Program
   F. Baiardi and L. Ricci, Universita di Pisa, Italy.

+  A Performance Debugger for Parallel Programs Running on
   Wormhole-Routed Multicomputers
   U. H. Nguyen, H. Hosseini, and L. Tao, Concordia University,
   Canada.

+  Contracting Processes in Virtual Architecture Programs
   H. Hosseini, U. H. Nguyen, L. Tao, and T. Bui, Concordia
   University, Canada.

+  A Supporting Environment for Parallel Algorithm Development of a
   Parallel Image Processing Engine
   F. Du, C. Bandera, and A. Izatt, Amherst Systems, Inc., USA.

+  Scalable Performance on a Distributed Shared-Memory Machine
   D. R. Kaeli, Northeastern University, USA;
   L. L. Fong and D. H. Renfrew, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, USA;
   R. Booth and K. Imming, IBM Application Solutions Division, Rochester,
   USA.

+  A Coordination Language for Systems of Cooperating Processes
   C. Assmann, University of Kiel, Germany.

+  Programming in LIPS
   A. S. Bavan and E. Illingworth, University of North London, U.K.

+  HyperPascal: Implementation of a Pascal-based Interface for Parallel
   Programming on the Intel iPSC/860 Hypercube
   S. M. Bhandarkar and C. B. Giberson, The University of Georgia, USA.

+  A Stand-alone Remote Thread Library for Transputer Systems
   D. A. Brinkerhoff and S. R. Cannon, Utah State University, USA.

+  Behavioural Model Debugging in Linda
   D. A. Sewry, P. G. Clayton, and E. P. Wentworth,
   Rhodes University, South Africa.






                            SESSION E
              MODELS, THEORIES, AND METHODOLOGIES


+  Selection on k-Dimensional Meshes with Multiple Broadcasting
   Y. Pan, University of Dayton, USA;
   M. Hamdi, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,
   Hong Kong.

+  On the Time Complexity of the Dining Philosophers Problem
   I. Rhee, University of Warwick, U.K.;
   J. L. Welch, Texas A&M University, USA.

+  On Formal Verification of Occam Programs
   O. Ait-Mohamed and A. Mokkedem, CRIN-CNRS & INRIA-Lorraine,
   France.






                            SESSION F
          SCHEDULING, LOAD BALANCING, AND FAULT TOLERANCE


+  Distributed Scheduling in SCI Distributed Shared Memory Systems
   S. Agasaveeran, Department of Computer Science, Wayne State
   University, USA.
   Q. Li, Santa Clara University, USA.

+  Concurrent Error Detection and Recovery in a Hybrid Dataflow System
   D. M. Lorts, E-Systems, Inc, USA.

+  Searching for an Optimal Reconfiguration Strategy in Fault Tolerant
   Multiprocessor Systems
   P. Janik and M. Kotocova, Slovak Technical University, Slovak Republic.

+  Design of a Load Balancing Framework for Distributed and Parallel
   Applications
   S. N. Haq, M. Bozyigit, S. Ghanta, and S. K. Naseer,
   King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia.




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                     CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
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     International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing
                Techniques and Applications (PDPTA'95)
                        November 3-4, 1995
           The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
    

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                          LODGING RESERVATION
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Conference Abrev.: 26860 - Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques


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