Preliminary Programme
Session Timing
August 26, 2008
09.00-17.00 Registration
09.15-09.30 Welcome
09.30-10.30 Session I
10.30-11.00 Coffee Break
11.00-11.30 Introductory Speaker
11.30-12.30 Session II
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Session II
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-18.00 Session III
18.00-18.30 Get-Together-Party
August 27, 2008
08.30-16.00 Registration
09.00-10.00 Keynote Speaker
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Session IV
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Tutorial
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-18.00 Session V
18.00-18.15 Closing Session and Best Paper Award
20.00-23.00 Conference Dinner
August 28, 2008
08.30-09.00 Departure for Petra
Return late afternoon
Welcome by
Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi
Introductory Speaker
His Royal Highness |
Keynote Speaker
Complex systems, emergent computing and applications to engineering
Cyrille Bertelle, Universite du Havre, Le Havre, France
Invited Speaker
Numerical Simulations of Transient Flows in Shock Tube and Valdiations with experimental Measurements
M. Z. Yusoff, A. Al-Falahi, N. H. Shuaib and T. Yusaf, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Selangor, Malaysia
Tutorial
Dynamic combinatorics, complex systems and applications to physics
Gérard H.E. Duchamp, LIPN, Paris 13 University, France
SIMULATION PROGRAMMING AND TOOLS
MESM_09_METH
Optimistic parallel Process-Oriented DES in Java using Bytecode Rewriting
Andreas Kunert, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
MESM_14_METH
Analysis of a Linear Induction Motor by the Method of Coupling Matlab/Simulink and Vector Control
Sameer Khader, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron- West Bank, Palestine
MESM_17_METH
An Evaluation of MPLS Efficacy using Colored Petri Net Models
Dmitry Zaitsev, Odessa National Telecommunication Academy and Aleksey Sakun, Matrix Corporation, Odessa, Ukraine
MESM_21_METH
Computing of the Volterra Kernels of a Nonlinear System Using Impulse Response Data
Vitaliy D. Pavlenko and Mohannad Massri, Odessa National Polytechnical University, Odessa, Ukraine
SIMULATION AND AI
MESM_03_ENERG
Parameter identification in heat transfer problems: comparison of a genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization
Y. Cavallin, J.D.Lan Suk, R.Lorion, M.Bessafi and J.P.Chabriat, Université de La Réunion, Saint Denis, France
MESM_25_AI
Toward Optimal Arabic Keyboard Layout using Genetic Algorithm
Tareq M. Malas, Sinan Taifour, and Gheith A. Abandah, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
MESM_12_FUZ
Computer-Generated Music using grammatical Evolution
Abdel Latif Abu Dalhoum, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, Manuel Alfonseca, Manuel Cebrian and Alfonso Ortega, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and Rafael Sanchez-Alfonso, Neoris, Madrid, Spain
PATTERN RECOGNITION SIMULATION
MESM_01_TEL
GSM Based System for the Identification of Distressed Pilgrims
Fawzi M Al-Naima, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
MESM_27_TEL
Perceptual Modelling of Wavelet Coefficients for Grey Scale Images
G. Al-Hudhud, Al-Ahliya Amman University, Jordan
DECISION MAKING
MESM_10_DEC
Modeling Prices in Computational Resource Markets
R. Arfa and J. Broeckhove, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
MESM_16_DEC
New Version of Decision Support System for evaluating Takeover Bids in Privatization of the Public Enterprises and Services
Silvija Vlah, Kristina Soric and Visnja Vojvodic Rosenzweig, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
MESM_22_DEC
Simulation of Market-based Resource Management in Dynamic Grids
K. Abdelkader, and J. Broeckhove, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
MESM_08_CHEM
Optimization for Petrochemical Decision Making using Sustainability Indicators
A. Almanssoor, G. Al-Sharrah and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
MESM_11_DEC
Cache Replacement Policy Based on Fuzzy Decision System
Ali A. Al-Titinchi, Applied Science University, Amman and Munaf S. N. Al-Din, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, Jordan
MESM_15_FUZ
Using Dynamic Data Mining in Association Rule Mining
Kifaya Qaddoum, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
MESM_05_TEL
Enhancement of an Optical Gigabit Ethernet Performance
Salah A. Jaro Alabady, Faculty Computer Eng. Dept., Mosul University, Iraq
MESM_25_TEL
QoS Enhancement of Voice over Internet Protocol Based On Neural Network Model
Khaldoon Ghaidan, University of Jerash, Jerash, Jordan
SIMULATION IN ELECTRONICS
MESM_06_TEL
Frequency Domain Iterative Compensation of High Power Amplifier Non-linearity
Saqib Ali and Garik Markarian, Lancaster University, Lancaster and Marwan Al-Akaidi, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
MESM_13_TEL_FUZ
An Optimized reversible BCD adder/Subtractor Circuit for Nanotechnology Based Digital Systems
Majid Mohammadi and Mohammad Eshghi, University of Shahid Behesti, Tehran and Abbas Bahrololoum, University of Shahid Bahonar, Kerman, Iran
MESM_07_TEL
Unequal error protection using LT codes and block duplication
Shakeel Ahmad, University of Konstanz,Konstanz, Germany and Raouf Hamzaoui and Marwan Al-Akaidi, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
MEDICAL SIMULATION
MESM_04_ENG
Modelling of the Biodynamic Responses to Whole Body Vertical Excitation
Naser Nawayseh, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman
MESM_20_BIO
Diagnostic and Prognostic of Mitral Valve Stenosis By Backpropagation Neural Networks and Dian Nawlan Model
Muzhir Shaban Al-Ani, Amman Arab University and Inaam A.M.Al-Sadik and Gheida’a K. Al. Khafajy, University of Technology, Amman, Jordan
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
MESM_29_VR
Accelerating Lean Practice Training using Virtual Reality
Riham Khalil, Nathan Wright and David Stockton, De Montfort University, Leicester and Cliff Gillis, Perkins Engines Company Limited, Peterborough, United Kingdom
MESM-28_VR
Modelling Multi-Agent Communication protocols in Virtual Environment to direct Numerical Analysis
G. Al-Hudhud, Al-Ahliya Amman University, Jordan
MESM_26_AI
Urban Dynamics Modelling using Ant nest Building
Rawan Ghnemat and Cyrille Bertelle, LITIS - University of Le Havre, Le Havre and Gerard H.E. Duchamp, LIPN - University of Paris XIII, Villetaneuse, France