MESM 2009, September 27-29, 2009, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon, Preliminary Programme

Preliminary Programme

Session Timing

Day 1
09.00-17.00 Registration
09.00-09.15 Welcome
09.15-10.00 Session I/Tutorial
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Session II
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Session III
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-18.00 Session IV
18.00-18.30 Get-Together-Party

Day 2
08.30-16.00 Registration
09.00-10.00 Session V
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Session VI
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Session VII
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-18.00 Session VIII
20.00-23.00 Conference Dinner

Day 3 in Byblos
09.30-10.00 Registration
10.00-10.30 Coffee Break
10.30-12.30 Session IX
12.30-12.15 Closing Session and Best Paper Award
12.30-18.00 Visit to Byblos

TUTORIAL

Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications (with Hands-on Session using WEKA)
Ahmed M. Zeki, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

MESM'2009 Sessions

SIMULATION METHODOLOGY

MESM_METH_02
An Advanced Technique for Rare-Event Simulation Based on Partition of the Region

Amir Jalaly Bidgoly, Mohammad Abdollahi Azgomi, Ali Khalili, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

MESM_BIOMED_01
Hypertension Induced Remodeling In a Lamellar Model of Arterial Wall

Ahmad Ehsandar and Mohammad Tafazzoli-Shadpour Amirkabir, University of Technology and Mirhamed Sarkarfarshi, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

SIMULATION TOOLS

MESM_TOOLS_01
Cycle Accurate Simulator Generation Using HARMLESS_

Rola Kassem, Mikael Briday, Jean-Luc Bechennec and Yvon Trinquet, IRCCyN, Nantes Cedex 3, France and Guillaume Savaton, ESEO, Angers Cedex 01, France

MESM_TOOLS_02
RayLang: A Modeling Language for Performance Evaluation of Stochastic Discrete-Event Systems

Ali Khalili and Mohammad Abdollahi Azgomi, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

SIMULATION AND AI

MESM_AI_02
Micro Business of Currency Conversion using Data Mining Techniques

Hameed Ullah Khan, Zahid Ullah and Maqsood Mahmud, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MESM_NET_14
Dynamization of core models using Description Logics and the ISITS Framework

Tobias Lehmann and Andreas Karcher , Universität der Bundeswehr München Neubiberg, Germany

MESM_AI_04
Design of an Adaptive Neural Sliding Mode Control using Lyapunov Approach

Slim Frikha, Mohamed Djemel and Nabil Derbel, (ICOS), University of Sfax, ENIS, Sfax, Tunisia

MESM_GRAPH_04
Constrained Handwriting recognition using Modular Kohonen Neural Networks

Umran Azziz, Jaya Adiguna and Ahmed M. Zeki, KICT, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MESM_NET_01
Design an Approach for representing Mamdani Fuzzy Rules by Sugeno Rules Depending on Single Perceptron Networks

Rasha E. Majed, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

MESM_NET_05
Design Takagi- Sugeno Fuzzy Controller Based on LUTs and Implemented on FPGA

Rasha E. Majed, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

PARALLEL SIMULATION

MESM_PAR_01
A Modified A* Algorithm for allocating Task in Heterogeneous Distributed Computing Systems

Nirmeen A. Bahnasawy, Gamal M. Attiya, Mervat Mosa and Magdy A. Koutb, Menoufia University

MESM_PAR_02
SLIM for Distributed Critical High Risk Projects

Harish Sathyan and Jithesh Sathyan, Infosys Technologies Limited, India

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SIMULATION

MESM_NET_07
Design and Implementation of Computer Networks Based on ATM Technology

Saad Alshaban, Lubna K. M. Al-Azzawi and Sattar Sadkhan, University of Technology, Iraq

MESM_NET_06
Verification of Square Communication grid Protocols via Infinite Petri Nets

Shmeleva T.R., Zaitsev D.A., Zaitsev I.D. Odessa National Academy of Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine

MESM_NET_09
Measurement of Transmission Time Delay and Efficiency of ATM Lane

Saad Alshaban, Lubna K. M. Al-Azzawi and Sattar Sadkhan, University of Jerash, Jordan

MESM_NET_08
The Challenges of Accurate Mobility Prediction for Ultra Mobile Users

Jeeyoung Kim and Ahmed Helmy, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

MESM_NET_03
Array beam steering employing variable amplitude excitation

Khalil Hassan Sayidmarie and Baedaa J. M. Jasem

NETWORK SECURITY SIMULATION

MESM_GRAPH_03
Secure Transmission of MPEG Video Bit-streams

Appala Naidu R and R Kayalvizhi, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University campus, Chennai, India

MESM_NET_10
Modeling and Simulation of an Intrusion Tolerant Web Service Architecture Using Coloured Petri Nets

Zahra Aghajani and Mohammad Abdollahi Azgomi, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

MESM_NET_04
Cyber Attack Simulation by SimEvents for Quantitative Security Evaluation

Golriz Khazan and Mohammad Abdollahi Azgomi, E-Learning Center, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

MULTIMEDIA SIMULATION

MESM_GRAPH_01
Comparative Analysis of Retrieval Rate using Color, Texture and Shape Descriptors on a Content Based Image Retrieval system

P.Sangeetha and G.Sumithra Madras Institute of Technology Anna University, Chennai, India

MESM_GRAPH_02
A Hybrid method of Video Object Extraction Based on Background Subtraction Using SOM and Coarse to Fine Optical Flow method

B. Abirami and G. Kavitha, MIT-Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

MESM_GRAPH_07
Video multicast using unequal error protection with Luby Transform codes

Shakeel Ahmad, Raouf Hamzaoui and Marwan Al-Akaidi, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom

MESM_NET_02
Video Object Extraction based on Histogram Approach and modified Horn Schunck Algorithm

V. Archana Srinivasan and G. Kavitha, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University Campus, Chennai, India

COMPLEX SYSTEMS SIMULATION

MESM_COMPLEX_02
Towards an Optimization Problem for the Design of Ports

Ghassan El-Chahal, COWI A/S, Doha-QATAR, Rafik Younes, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon and Pascal Lafon, University of Technology of Troyes, Troyes, France

MESM_IND_04_COMPLEX
Evaluation of the Soft Error Rate of a Space Application Executed by a Real Time Operating System

Paul Peronnard, Esteban Cabanillas and Raoul Velazco, TIMA Laboratory, Grenoble, France, and W. El Falou and H. Ziade, Faculty of Engineering, Tripoli, Lebanon

INDUSTRIAL SIMULATION

MESM_IND_06
A Multiagent System for production Synchronization in SME Mechatronics Supply Chain

Jihene Tounsi, Georges Habchi and Julien Boissière, Universite de Savoie, France

MESM_IND_02
Assessment of Maintenance Strategies through Simulation

Azedine Grine, Imam Mohammed University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

MESM_IND_03
Simulation of dynamic allocation and routing in FMS using potential field

Nadine Zbib, Yves Sallez and Damien Trentesaux, UVHC, LAMIH, CNRS – UMR 8530, Univ. Lille Nord de France, Valenciennes, France

SIMULATION IN ENGINEERING

MESM_IND_01
Modelling and Simulation of the Geometry of Cross sectional Variation of Single Yarns

Ionut Neagu and Pascal Bruniaux, ENSAIT, Roubaix, France and Dorin Avram and Adrian Rozenberg (Neagu), Technical University “Gh. Asachi”, Iasi, Romania

MESM_ENG_01
Modeling of a Pump-less LiBr Absorption System for Residential Consumption

H. Monsef, Mohaghegh University, M. Naghashzadegan, M. Farshad Manesh and S. Roohi, Guilan University, Iran