Second Annual VACETS Technical International Conference VTIC'97 July 17-19, 1997 San Jose State University San Jose, California

The Vietnamese Association For Computing, Engineering Technology and Science is pleased to announce the second annual VACETS Technical Internation Conference, VTIC'97. This year conference is co-sponsored by the San Jose State University and will be held on July 17, 18, and 19, 1997 at San Jose State University, San Jose, California, U.S.A. This conference, with the theme "Key Technologies for the Year 2000", focuses the discussions on pacing technologies that are believed to be key technologies in the Year 2000 and beyond.

VTIC '97 will provide an excellent opportunity for engineers, scientists and VACETS members to meet for technology exchange, networking and friendship. We would like to encourage the participation of students and newly graduates, as well as extending the invitation of participation to the high-tech companies.

If you and your spouse or friends have been waiting for a perfect diverse technical conference to attend together, VTIC '97 is it.

SCHEDULE

October 28, 1996 - Organizing Committee Announcement

November 03, 1996 - Preliminary Conference Announcement

November 08, 1996 - Call for Papers

March 1, 1997 - Abstracts Due

March 08, 1997 - Tentative Program Announcement

March 13, 1997 - Press Release

May 15, 1997 - Papers Due

May 31, 1997 - Final Program Announcement

June 08, 1997 - Proceedings Printed

July 17-19, 1997 - Conference

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

1. Technical Presentation

Original papers are solicited in, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Biomedical and Bio-Chemistry Technology
• Robotics and Controls Technology
• Telecommunications Technology
• Computer Systems and Applications
• IC Design Technology
• Biometrics Systems
• Energy and Environmental Technology
• Speech, Signal, Video, Image Processing Applications
• Material and Manufacturing Technologies
• Other Computing, Engineering Technologies, and Science
2. Panels Discussion
• Information Technology Development in the Pacific Rim
• Profile of a High-tech Worker in the 21st Century
3. Workshops
• Fast Prototyping Using FPGA
• Efficient Communication Using Multi-Media
• Surfing the Internet
• High-tech Career Development
4. Student Paper

Students are encouraged to submit papers. Accepted papers will be printed in the conference proceedings under Student Paper Session. There will be one award to be presented to the best student paper at the conference.

5. Exhibition

Poster panels and exhibitions desks are available for participating companies.

6. Entertainment

There will be a banquet with live entertainment. Half a day Saturday 07/19 is also reserved for entertainment activities for participants and families.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

General Chair:

Caohuu Tri, Ph.D. - San Jose State University ([email protected])

Steering Chair:

Nguyen Huu Xuong, Ph.D - University Of California at San Diego ([email protected] )

Technical Program Chair:

Tran Thong, Ph.D. - Micro Systems Engineering Inc. ([email protected])

Technical Program Vice Chair:

Le Trong Thuy, Ph.D. - Fujitsu ([email protected])

Workshop Chair:

Tran Boi , Ph.D. - McDouglas Aerospace Corp. ([email protected])

Panel Session Co-Chairs:

Hoang Viet-Dung, Ph.D. - SETA, Inc. (vhoang@gatewayone,com)

Bui Xuan Tung, Ph.D. - Naval Postgraduate School ([email protected])

Student Papers Chair:

Le Trong Thuy, Ph.D. - Fujitsu ([email protected])

Sponsorship Co-Chairs:

Tran Phuoc Tuan - Readrite Corp. ([email protected])

Nguyen Vien, Ph.D. - MIT ([email protected])

Administration Chair:

Truong Bon Tai - Triple One ([email protected])

Publication Co-Chairs:

Chu T. Binh - Adaptec Inc.

Lap T. James - New York City College ([email protected])

Publicity Chair:

Le Huu Phu, Ph.D. - Mars21

Exhibition Chair:

Huynh Quinhon- Hyundai Electronics America, ([email protected])

STEERING COMMITEE

Nguyen Huu Xuong, Ph.D. (University Of California at San Diego) -- Chair

Judge Pham Quang Tue (U.S. Immigration Court)

Nguyen Xuan Vinh, Ph.D. (Michigan State University)

Nguyen Manh Tien, Ph.D. (AeroSpace, Inc.)

Nguyen Manh Hung, Ph.D. (George Mason University)

Nguyen Cuong Charles, Ph.D. (Catholic University of America)

Ngo Dinh Thinh , Ph.D. (Sacramento State University)

Peter Lee, Ph.D. (San Jose State University)

Le Phuc Thuy, Ph.D. (University Of California at San Diego)

Tsai Kuei_Wu, Ph.D. (San Jose State University)

Hoang Bich Lien (Bellcore)

Ha Thuc Tri , Ph.D. (U.S. Naval Postgraduate School)

Bui Xuan Tung , Ph.D. (U.S. Naval Postgraduate School)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE