Call for Papers (PDF)

The 2nd international ACTEA’12 conference will be held at Notre Dame University in Zouk Mosbeh (18 km north of Beirut), during the week of Dec. 12-15, 2012. The benefits of using computer simulations in production and research are indisputable, and involve more efficient utilization of resources and its resulting cost saving. The program of the conference ACTEA'12 aims at bringing together researchers and companies, and providing a common platform for researchers and engineers involved in computational tools to advance the state of knowledge by sharing research results and pioneering views about recent trends and developments. ACTEA’12 is technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Lebanon Section.

Engineering applications of interest include, but are not limited to:

Analog and Mixed Signals
Linear and Non-linear Circuits and Systems
Biomedical Circuits and Systems
Low-Power Techniques
CAD and Design Simulation tools
Multimedia Systems
Computational Electromagnetic
Neural Networks
Computer Architecture and Memories
Parallel Simulation and Processing
Control Systems, and Robotics
Photonics and Optical Systems
Embedded and Systems Architectures
Power Electronics
FPGA
Telecommunications, Microwaves and RF
Green Electronics
Test and Verification
Image and Signals Processing
VLSI Systems

Important Deadlines

Submission of extended abstract (minimum 2 pages):
July 13, 2012 extended to August 30, 2012
Notification of acceptance:
September 14, 2012 extended to September 30, 2012
Deadline for submission of camera-ready paper:
November 9, 2012
Conference Pre-Registration:
November 9, 2012

Information

• The working language of the conference is English.
• The conference will include keynote speakers, tutorials, regular paper presentations and a professional exhibition.
• Paper submission and review will be done through EDAS website http://www.edas.info/12799
• The works must be original and unpublished.
• Accepted papers will be published in the CD-ROM conference proceedings of ACTEA’12 and will also be indexed on IEEE Xplore.
• At least one of the authors of the accepted paper must register in the conference and present the paper.
• For more information consult the conference website: http://www.ndu.edu.lb/actea12

Venue

The conference will be held at Notre Dame University in Zouk Mosbeh (18 km north of Beirut), a lovely place squeezed between the Mediterranean sea and the cavernous Jeita Grotto which is one of the most impressive subterranean displays of stalactites and stalagmites of the planet. ACTEA'12 offers the opportunity to explore Lebanon with its legendary hospitality, natural and touristic sites, and its delicious food; it is indeed a unique place to visit. The area offers some of the best of Lebanon in hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, theaters, cinemas, art galleries, and sand beaches.