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Despite the
information revolution provided by communication,
the most effective way of sharing scientific and
technological knowledge and experiences is through
symposia and conferences. In this modern era, there
is a realization of synchronization with the
fast-growing technologies as well as the
identification of allied areas for the country
needs. This led to the idea of holding a series of
conferences, addressing the contemporary research
areas what is known as the International Bhurban
Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST).
This effort was not only to promote the latest
trends in the research and applications but also to
make it accessible to those in need for industrial
and economic growth of the country
Starting from the year 2002, the IBCAST is being
held consecutively for the past decade in the
vicinity of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
Until the year 2005, four technological areas
namely; Advanced Materials, Control Engineering,
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Wireless
Communication & Radar were covered. Afterwards, two
more research areas - UnderwaterAcoustics and
Medical Sciences were included. So far more than
5000 scientists and engineers have participated from
Pakistaniand foreign universities as well as
scientific organizations with around 1200 research
papers having been presented. The proceedings of the
conference are published and catalogued in renowned
international journals on yearly basis. So far 8
conferences have been successfully organized by the
CESAT, Islamabad, which is a setup of Centers of
Excellence on Science and Technology of the country
with the research activities being in-line with the
conference theme.
To enable the horizon of this conference to touch
new heights, IBCAST has formed associations with
universities from China, Hong Kong and Turkey. In
the year 2010, IBCAST took place in collaboration
with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics, Nanjing and Northwestern Polytechnical
University, Xi'an. This year more than 40 foreigners
are expected to attend as a result of the
achievements of the pervious conference.
This conference has successfully provided a
platform for bringing together the researchers from
the advanced and developing countries to discuss the
research problems with reference to the development
needs of this part of the world. Every year the IBCAST technical programme aims at appropriate
selection of the topics both at the frontiers of
knowledge and their applications.
The 11th IBCAST will
consist of the following six activities:
1.
Advanced Materials
2.
Control & Signal Processing
3. Fluid
Dynamics
4.
Wireless Communication & Radar
5.
Underwater Technologies
6.
Medical Sciences
7.
Biomedical Sciences
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The history of material science can be reviewed from
its conception in Paleolithic period, through the
emergence of metallurgy at the
dusk of Neolithic period to the current age of
polymeric composite materials. High strength and
light weight remain the winning combination that has
propelled composite materials into new arenas. From
supersonic aircrafts to sport cars and from bullet
trains to tennis rackets, composite materials are
increasingly being used in engineering industries
for their structures that are stronger than steel
yet lighter than aluminum. Breakthroughs in
synthesis of polymer chemistries have led to
development of highly tailored application oriented
materials. As polymeric composites with superior
physical and mechanical properties are being
developed, optimization of their processing
techniques is eagerly being sought. Thus the scope
of activities on advanced materials will focus on
polymers, composites, nano composites and their
peripheral fields with specific emphases on their
characteristics, synthesis, design, manufacturing,
processing and testing.
A paradigm shift has been observed in materials
sciences from traditional materials i.e. metallic,
polymeric, ceramics and composites to a
revolutionary role of developing nanostructured,
multi functionalized, self-assembling and
self-healing materials. These novel materials will
create breakthroughs that will enable technology
developments that are barely imaginable today.
This is made possible by integration of composites
with sensors, actuators and microprocessors on
micro, meso and nano levels. Carbon fibers may be
coated with piezoelectric materials for sensing
purpose in order to synthesize a smart composite
material having microprocessor controlled
distributed actuator. This activity will also
address processing, identification and
characterization of nanomaterials with specific
emphasis on their engineering applications.
As the structural complexity of various classes of
materials increases, their coupling with coatings,
ceramics and special alloys becomes more and more
inextricably intertwined. The topics of special
interest under the scope of subject activity also
include 3D carbon-carbon composites, coatings,
ceramics, surface and heat treatment processes of
special alloys and related aspects in above
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Control engineering is the science of manipulating
engineering systems for optimal performance in
real-operating environments. Control engineers are
concerned with mathematical modeling, simulation,
design and implementation. The field is, therefore,
multi-disciplinary and covers a range of
technologies. Control systems are seen at work in
small and simple household appliances like
temperature regulators and washing machines,
large-scale industrial plants such as steel rolling
mills and refineries, very sophisticated and complex
systems such as an aircraft, nuclear reactors and
satellites. Control systems technology has thus have
driven the engineers to operate their systems at the
peak of their performance without compromising on
system stability or integrity. The advent of cheap
but high performance microprocessors has added a new
dimension to the capability of control systems.
Efficient digital controllers have alleviated the
need for expensive instrumentation and costly
components, contributing towards cheaper but quality
productivity and performance.
 Simulation
techniques have matured into becoming an
indispensable part of the engineering design
process and have helped application of innovative
control algorithms in industry. Breakthroughs in
semiconductor electronics have made computer
simulation a widely used and indispensable tool in
the modern day design cycle. Simulation are used
in a range of applications such as operator and
pilot training, verification of control
algorithms, and study of behavior and dynamics of
complicated systems such as the stock market.
In this conference; technical papers are sought
on the latest developments in control and signal
processing technologies. Papers of interest include
those that describe theory, analytical techniques,
applications, and technological developments. Topics
expected to be covered in this activity are:
CONTROL:
- Control Theory Analysis and Design
- Intelligent & Autonomous Control
- Multi-sensor Data Fusion, Tracking
and Control
- Autonomous and Unmanned Systems
- Aerospace Guidance and Control
- Mission Control and Operations
- Diagnostics and Fault-Tolerant
Control Systems Design
- Simulation as an Engineering
Design Tool
- Distributed Simulation
Technologies
- Hardware in the Loop Simulation
- Launch and Orbital Systems and
Simulation
- Artificial Intelligence Simulation
Techniques and
- Applications
- Monte Carlo Simulation Techniques
and
- Applications
- Self-Organizing Adaptive
Simulations
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
- Training and Motion Simulators
SIGNAL PROCESSING:
- DSP Algorithms
- Image and Multi-dimensional (video)
Signal Processing
- Pattern Recognition
- Computer/Machine Vision
- Neural Networks
- Process Monitoring
- Statistical Signal Processing
- DSP on Generic Reconfigurable Fabric
(e.g. FPGAs)
- Efficient Implementation of DSP
Algorithms on Embedded Systems
- ASIC Implementation of DSP Algorithms
- Real time Operating Systems issues
regarding DSP Algorithms
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Applications of fluid flow play an important role in nature, various man-made equipments, processes
of aerospace, automotive, civil, defense, electrical engineering, power and process industries.
Information about the structure of the flow in a process or an apparatus can be obtained from
measurements in experimental test facilities or from flow visualization studies. However, there are some limitations and a full picture of flow fields is often hard to obtain in this fashion.
Fluid Dynamics (FD) is a technique to model fluid flow using a computer simulation. Due to the growth of powerful computers and the development of general-purpose software packages, FD techniques can be applied to solve industrial flow problems especially in complex flow
situations of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. The FD codes include, among others, effects of heat
and mass transfer and a range of physical and chemical models.
The 10th IBCAST will provide an opportunity to the local and foreign researchers to exchange their
ideas, discuss their queries and problems in this specific field with the experts and to explore the
new areas.
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Since formulation of mathematical
equations of electromagnetic wave propagation by
James Clerk Maxwell in 1873, development in
engineering disciplines based on applied
electromagnetics have transgressed beyond the
imaginations of mankind. Both radar and
communication systems transmit and receive
electromagnetic energy to extract meaningful
information. The technology advancement in these
fields has resulted in a wide range of products from
every day cell phone to high resolution synthetic
aperture radar mounted on a satellite with a
wireless terrestrial link. Radar and wireless
communication systems can be segregated into three
main domains: Antennas, RF/Microwave front-ends and
baseband signal processing. The Radar and wireless
communication chapter primarily focuses on all these
technologies. The endeavours is to provide a
platform to scientists and engineers involved in
related work to share their original ideas and
solutions, so that indigenous development in these
fields can be pursued. Papers are invited for the
areas related to (but not limited to) the following:
- Radar signal processing & performance measurement
- Clutter modelling & cancellation
- New trends in
wireless networks
- Ultra wideband
systems
- Reconfigurable
front ends & systems
- Software defined
radios
- Millimeter and
microwave circuits and systems
- Field analysis and
guided waves
- Waveguides & planar
structures
- Phased array
antennas
- Smart antennas
- MIMO antenna systems
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 Ocean is alive with noise and approximately 71% of the earth surface is covered by the ocean. The advancement and research in underwater technologies has direct impact on human endeavor to explore the nature. The field of underwater technologies spans over a wide range which includes ocean vehicles, underwater communications, sonar systems, oceanography and has ever increasing role in defense applications. Research areas like marine life preservation, seafloor geological resources and marine pollution hazards etc are of significant importance for Pakistan which has more than 1000kms of coastline.
The Underwater Technologies chapter of IBCAST provides opportunities for spread of information, exchange of knowledge and novel ideas among the practitioners of various fields of underwater technologies.
The Underwater Technologies chapter of the 11 th IBCAST - 2014 invites contributions in
a. Underwater Communication
- Acoustic telemetry and communication
- Channel Physics and Ocean dynamics
- Radio Frequency Communications
- Optical Communications
- Network Models
- Adaptive/Smart modems
- Modem Architecture and Software Defined Modems
b. Sonar Signal/Image Processing and Sensors
- Array Signal Processing and Array Design
- Detection, Classification and Localization
- High Resolution Spectral Analysis
- Synthetic Aperture Sonar (Active and Passive) Sonar Imaging and Displays
- Transducer Arrays & Materials
c. Ocean Vehicles
- Vehicle Design
- Vehicle Navigation and Positioning
- Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
- Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
- Naval Architecture
d. Marine Science
- Marine Surveys
- Marine Renewable Energy
- Marine Pollution
- Marine Geology and Mineral Resources
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The evolution of Medicine is an on going process and a reflection, in the true sense, of the improvements in human reasoning and objectivity. From the reflex and intuitive efforts of a cave-man to conserve life in the face of physical injury and disease through Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, to today in the era of great technologies, such rapid advances have occurred, especially in the last two to three decades that, it is difficult to keep pace with all of them.
An array of drugs to deal with infections (Penicillin, the only positive outcome from the 2nd World War) and other diseases, research in mental health issues, pill endoscopy in gastroenterology and organ transplants with increasing number of organs on the list, are a few of the mind boggling examples. Diagnostic services such as Computerized Axial Tomography Scan (CAT Scan) has itself made great strides with new technologies like 64-slice CT scan, FLAIR, Diffusion scanning and much more coming up rapidly. Meanwhile Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies, DNA analysis and genetic testing, has given new dimensions and opened up horizons in Diagnostics as well as therapeutics.
Fruits of ongoing research and development such as artificial blood & artificial skin, have traveled from laboratory to market shelf and an array of artificial organs are in the pipeline of research. Most recent hot and controversial topic of today is stem cell research with many proponents and opponents, this field has the potential to fulfill the wildest of our dreams when it comes to rehabilitation of the handicapped. The main responsibility of the medical professionals in today's times is to keep abreast of all this knowledge and technology, and adopt evidence based medicine. For those in research it is imperative that they strike a balance between the science and the needs of the ailing humanity.
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Biomedical science involves the study life processes to gain an understanding of health and the methods for diagnosing, analyzing  and treating disease. It is the application of biology-based science to medical use, be it research, health monitoring or treatment. Under this theme both biologist and medical professionals converge as multidisciplinary team for the ultimate aim of health and well being of all living beings.
The inclusion of Biomedical sciences in the IBCAST Portfolio of modules will greatly enhance this vision and hopefully benefit the conference by bringing together medical and biological sciences community, who are otherwise considered widely different disciplines and also help them upgrade their knowledge and technologies towards this integrated approach.
From a national perspective this is an opportunity for the biomedical research scientist and biological and medical communities to be sensitized to the challenges of this emerging field which has yet to take a front line position in the scientific research process on the national agenda.
Topics
› Overview of advances in Molecular and Biochemical techniques
› Practical DNA Sequencing and Bioinformatics
› Chromatography; HPLC and advances in the biological and biomedical sciences
› Mass spectrometry Tandem Mass Spectroscopy for Structural Biology an Alternative to Traditional Sequencing Techniques
› Advances in Biomedical technologies in Epidemiological and Healthcare Environment
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