INVITATION & CALL FOR PAPERS

8TH ANNUAL IEEE
TECHNICAL EXCHANGE MEETING

    KFUPM		

April 17-18, 2001
KFUPM, Dhahran

Organized by
The Saudi Arabia Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
&
The Electrical Engineering Department of 
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Introduction

This event is the eighth in a series of Annual IEEE Technical Exchange meetings held at KFUPM in Dhahran by the IEEE Saudi Arabia Section.

Previous meetings were well attended by a large number of the educational and industrial sectors such as KFUPM, KSU, KFU, Technical Colleges, Saudi ARAMCO, Saudi Electric Company, Lucent Technology, Advanced Electronics Company, Saudi Telecom, Arabia Electric Company, KACST and many others.

As its previous successful meetings, the 8th annual event will act as an important forum for researchers and practitioners from both the educational institutions and industries.  This gathering will offer a unique opportunity for discussions and exchange of ideas on the recent advances and problems of the appropriate technologies for the Kingdom’s industries.  It will also be characterized by the wide range of topics covered and the variety of applications of interest to the Kingdom.  Professionals, with their invaluable experience, (IEEE members and non-members) are invited to participate.

Topics

Topics include, but not limited to the following:

•	Information Technology:

Communication Systems, Microwaves, Optical, Wireless, Voice, and Data Transmission.  Computer Networks, Multimedia and Internet.

•	Power Systems:

Power System Analysis, Energy Systems, High Voltage Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Power Generation and Privatization.

•	Industrial Automation:

Control Systems, Process Control, Automation, Adaptive Control, Programmable Logic Controllers.

Deadline for Presentation Submission

Extended Summary					November 22, 2000
Notification of Acceptance					December 13, 2000
Paper Submission					February 14, 2001

Call for Tutorial Proposals

The IEEE 8th Technical Exchange Meeting Committee would like to invite proposals for tutorials to be conducted at the conference.  If you are interested in participating, a brief description of the proposed tutorial is required so that your input can be considered in making our selections.  The format of the proposal and necessary details that are needed for consideration are as follows:

•	The names, postal address, fax numbers and email addresses

•	Brief Synopsis description – The first sentence should describe the purpose of the tutorial, and the remaining material should describe the tutorial – that is, subjects to be covered, why the field is important, typical applications of the technology, benefits, etc.  Please restrict the description to not more than 2 to 3 paragraphs.

•	Outline of the tutorial – This should include the list of topics for the major points of the tutorial and a preliminary agenda.

•	A list of audio-visual or technical requirements and any special room requirements.

If your proposal is selected as one of the tutorial for the IEEE 8th TEM, then a biographical sketch and photograph should be sent to IEEE 8th TEM Committee for publicity.  Please send your tutorial proposal by November 22, 2000.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

IEEE Saudi Arabia Section
C/O Saudi ARAMCO Box 2749
Dhahran 31311
Saudi Arabia
e-mail: IEEE-SA@kfupm.edu.sa

The extended summary should be submitted to Professor Mahmoud M. Dawoud, Tech. Committee Chairman, KFUPM 1775, Dhahran 31261
Email submission to mmdawoud@kfupm.edu

General Information

Meeting Place

King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Conference Hall, Building 20, Dhahran.

Registration

At KFUPM, early registration fee is SR 200 for IEEE member, and SR 250 for non-IEEE member.  There will be an additional charge of SR 50 for late registration.  Due to limited space, seating will be granted on a first come basis.

How to Register

Register by mail.  If the registration form is not received by IEEE prior to March 31, 2001, please register on site, copies of the registration form will be accepted.

Cancellation

Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is made before April 01, 2001.  Cancellations received less than two weeks before the event will receive a 50 percent refund.  “No shows” who fail to cancel will receive no refund.

Guest Luncheon

Attendees are invited to full menu luncheons on April 17 and 18, 2001 at a KFUPM Guest Lounge.

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For exhibition please send a fax to Mr. Waleed Al-Rumaih at 966-3-873-0766 or email rumaihwa@aramco.com.sa

IEEE Meeting Pre-Registration Form
8th ANNUAL IEEE
TECHNICAL EXCHANGE MEETING
April 17-18, 2001 at KFUPM, Dhahran

Name: ________________________________________________
IEEE Member #: ________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________
Affiliation Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________
Fax: _________________________________________________
Please attach your business card if available.

Meeting participation as

	I would like to attend	[ ]
	I would like to submit paper	[ ]
	I would like to submit tutorial	[ ]

	Please submit title by 22/11/2000

Registration: Early registration, prior to April 1, 2001

		Before April 1	After April 1

IEEE Member	SR 200	SR 250
Non-member	SR 250	SR 300
Students	SR 75	SR 100

Please make Check payable to: IEEE Saudi Arabia Section

This fee includes the meeting proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and gifts.  Due to limited space
seating will be granted on a first come basis.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Samir Al-Baiyat (Chairman)	KFUPM		860-2277
Mr. Waleed Al-Rumaih	Saudi ARAMCO	874-6161
Mr. Khaled Al-Fawaz	SCE-East		858-6613
Mr. Jaafer Al-Ibrahim	Saudi ARAMCO	872-9962
Mr. Mohammed Al-Dashash	Saudi ARAMCO	872-9691
Mr. Salim R. Al-Marri	SCE-East		858-6152
Mr. Hasan H. Al-Abdullatif	Saudi ARAMCO	873-8054
Dr. Saud Al-Semari		KFUPM		860-3315
Dr. Ibrahim El-Amin	KFUPM		860-2290
Mr. Farid Al-Harari		SCE-East		858-6866	
Mr. Hazm Elahi		SCE-East		858-5124
Mr. Tariq Al-Betairi

PUBLICTY COMMITTEE

Mr. Waleed Al-Rumaih (Chairman)	Saudi ARAMCO	
Dr. Mohammed Al-Haider	KSU
Dr. Khalid Biyari		AEC
Mr. Saud Al-Rashed	SCE-Central
Mr. Anwar Abdulah		SCE-East
Mr. Ali Sheikh		SABIC
		        Dr. Mohamed Shwehdi	KFUPM

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Mr. Jaafer Al-Ibrahim (Chairman)	Saudi ARAMCO 	872-9962
Dr. Hussain Al-Duwaish	KFUPM		860-2747
Dr. Hamza Maghrabi	KFUPM		860-4733
Dr. Mahmoud Kassas	KFUPM		860-2271
	Mr. Moawiya Taj		KFUPM		860-4290

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Dr. Mahmoud  Dawoud (Chairman)	KFUPM		860-2299
Dr. Youssuf Abdel-Magid	KFUPM		860-2244
Dr. Isam Zaki		SCE-East		858-6517
Mr. Rami Al-Mushcab 	Saudi ARAMCO	872-9360
			Dr. Rushedi Muamer	Saudi ARAMCO 	872-9360
			Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim	KFUPM		860-4019
			Dr. Jameel Bakhashwain	KFUPM		860-3262
				
SESSIONS COMMITTEE

Mr. Khaled Al-Fawaz (Chairman) 	SCE-East		858-6613
Dr. Zakaria Al-Hamouz	KFUPM		860-2782
Dr. Ibrahim Habiballah	KFUPM		860-4985
Mr. Noman Tassaduq	KFUPM		860-2433