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: ******************************************************************************* C A L L F O R P A R T I C I P A T I O N ============================================= 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. ******************************************************************************* CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM ============================ International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications (PDPTA'95) November 3-4, 1995 The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA Please complete this form (TYPE or PRINT), and return with your payment (together with the signed copyright form). 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