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Title: Adaptive Control Solutions for Underactuated Drone
Stability and Trajectory Tracking: Simulation and Hardware Validation
Date: 14 May 2024
Time: 01:50 PM to 02:30 PM
Duration: 40 Minutes
The entire session will be based on a formal presentation of one hour including 10 minutes full
Q&A session (the length of session can be shorten in minimum 45 minutes). In the presentation
extensive simulation results based on MATLAB and Simulink software will be presented along
with the explanation related to hardware setup and validation. More focus will be made to address
the significance of current limitations in the state of the art approaches and the speaker will try to
map up the session with track mentioned in ICIESTR 2024 edition titled as “Control Systems and
Robotics”.
Name: Dr. Ghulam E Mustafa Abro, MIEEE
Email: Ghulam.abro@kfupm.edu.sa
Brief bio: Dr. Ghulam E Mustafa Abro is an eminent scholar and an academician. Mr. Abro has more than 5 years of teaching and research experience. He has done several quality indexed publications in the field of Computer Vision and Control based UGV Designs, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) and Intelligent Control System Designs. In addition to this, he has been a recipient of various local and international grants. Regarding his Educational Background he got his Bachelors in Electronic Engineering in the year 2016 from Hamdard University Karachi Pakistan with Gold Medal Award. Later, he completed his MS by Research in Electronic Engineering from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi Pakistan in the year 2019. In addition to this, Mr. Abro got an opportunity of Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to pursue his docotral degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia which he completed with distinction category in the year 2023. Regarding IEEE experience, Mr. Abro has been volunteering at IEEE since 2013, started as volunteer student member at IEEE HIET Student Branch and later after involving in the activities he has served to several positions such that Secretary IEEE HIET Student Branch Karachi Section (2014), Coordinator for IEEE Young professionals (2016), Karachi Section, Treasurer YP Karachi Section (2018). By participating in IEEE Activities, he has been awarded with many IEEE awards and got the opportunity to visit United Kingdom as well. Currently Dr Abro is working as a full time Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher and Faculty member at Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Aviation and Space Exploration, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and still volunteering on different positions for IEEE Activities such that Member IEEE ROMA Flagship Conference, Malaysia (2021-2022) and Coordinator for IEEE Technical Activities at IEEE YP Malaysia (2020-2021).
This special session brings together cutting-edge research and innovative control strategies for addressing the challenges in controlling underactuated quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These mechatronic systems exhibit a unique set of difficulties due to their limited control inputs, which are further exacerbated by the presence of unmodeled dynamic factors and external disturbances. The session will feature discussions on the development of intelligent control techniques, including dual-loop single-dimension fuzzy sliding mode control (DLSDF-SMC), fuzzy-based backstepping control (FBSC), and linear extended state observer in conjunction with DLSDF-SMC, aimed at improving the stability and maneuverability of quadrotors during helical trajectory tracking. Practical implementations, simulation results, and hardware validations will be shared, highlighting the effectiveness of these control strategies. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of these advancements, their applications, and their potential to address the challenging issues associated with underactuated quadrotor UAVs. This special session is an opportunity to engage with experts in the field and gain insights into the latest developments in the domain of UAV control and stabilization.
• To exchange the knowledge related to practical implementations of such algorithms on hardware design
• To enable audience to understand the current state of the art of approaches and their limitations
• To invite global collaborations over the topic.
Any individual having interest in drones or from electrical/electronic/mechatronic/mechanical engineering domain, can attend this Special Session.
Workhsop will be followed by presentation but surely involve few activities and audience may
need their own laptops- with MATLAB installed or an access of internet to use online MATLAB
version.
• Introduction
• Welcome and overview of the special session
• Significance of the topic and Research Objectives
• Discussion on Adaptive-Robust Control Schemes
• Linear Extended State Observer and Position Control
• Comparative Analysis and Extensive Simulations
• Hardware Validation and Implementations
• Closing Remarks (10 minutes)
• Summary of key takeaways
• Speaker acknowledgments and future opportunities
• Audience questions and interactive discussion
• Gain practical knowledge and skills in implementing algorithms on hardware design.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current state-of-the-art approaches in the field, including their strengths and limitations.
• Cultivate the ability to critically evaluate and analyze various algorithmic implementations on hardware platforms.
• Foster global collaborations and networking opportunities within the research community focused on algorithmic implementations in hardware design.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, contributing to advancements in hardware-based algorithmic solutions.
• Enhance problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience and interdisciplinary
interactions in the field of hardware design and algorithm implementation.
30 seats are available for in-person attendance
Title: Empowering DevOps Skills with Kubernetes Administration: A Hands-On Workshop
Date: 14 May 2024
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Name: Dr Ramkumar Lakshminarayanan
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology,
University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Sur
Email: ram.kumar@utas.edu.om
Brief bio: Dr. Ramkumar has expertise in containers and CI/CD technologies and has experience in
implementing technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and others in their ongoing projects.
24 years of work experience in Teaching, Consulting, Software Development and Implementation.
Experience in conducting training in academic institutions and Corporate.
Experience in design, development and implementing projects in Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning with expertise in Python, Go, Docker and Kubernetes
With cloud computing and microservice application development and parallel improvement in
container technology, the tool Kubernetes is attracting many industries for continuous integration
and development. This workshop will provide insight into the Kubernetes Administration. This
workshop will be helpful to people who want to understand development and operation (DevOps).
Participants will gain a deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including its components
such as Pods, Services, Deployments, and ConfigMaps. They will learn how these components
work together to manage containerized applications effectively.
Participants will learn how to deploy, scale, and update containerized applications using
Kubernetes.
Experience in the software development process and with the knowledge of fundamental
networking.
Hands-on Workshop
1. Introduction to Container Technology - 5 Minutes
2. Introduction to Microservice development – 5 Minutes
3. Overview of Kubernetes Architecture - 10 Minutes
4. Hands-on session with Kubernetes functionality in an online environment – 40 Minutes
Overall, the workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to administer
Kubernetes clusters effectively.
Coding and reference material will be shared through the GitHub repository.
25 seats are available for in-person attendance
Title: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AI RESEARCH
Date: 15 May 2024
Time: 01:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour
ICESCO Research Chair for AI Ethics
University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Name: Dr Musab Al Rawi, Director, ICESCO Research Chair for AI Ethics (UTAS)
Email: musab.alrawi@utas.edu.om
This Special Session aims to explore the ethical considerations surrounding AI research and development. It will provide participants with insights into the ethical challenges posed by AI technologies and strategies for addressing them. The Special Session will include discussions on privacy, bias, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
This Special Session is designed for researchers and industry professionals working in the field of AI.
Presentations
30 seats are available for in-person attendance
Title: Enhancing the efficiency and reliability of large photovoltaic systems in desert environments: addressing dust challenges.
Date: 15 May 2024
Time: 02:50 PM to 3:40 PM
Duration: 50 Minutes
Name: Hussein A. Kazem - Professor
BSc, MSc, PhD, MIET, SMIEEE, ISES
Pioneer of WREN and IEEE SU counsellor
Chair of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology Research Group
Faculty of Engineering-Sohar University, Office: G3-13,
PO Box 44, Sohar, PCI 311, Oman
Visiting Professor – UNITEN-Malaysia, www.uniten.my
Visiting Scientist - UKM-Malaysia, www.ukm.my
Former Visiting Member of Staff - Newcastle University-UK, www.newcastle.ac.uk
Emails: h.kazem@soharuni.edu.om , h.kazem@su.edu.om , husseinalwaeli@gmail.com
Tel: + 968 26720101 Ext 168, Fax: + 968 26720102 Mobile phone: +96899645363
Website: https://www.drhusseinakazem.com
Follow my research work at: Scopus | Google Scholar | Research Gate | WoS |Linkedin
Brief bio:
Professor Hussein A. Kazem holds a BSc and MSc in electrical engineering from the University of Technology (UOT), Baghdad-Iraq, and a PhD from Newcastle University (NCL), United Kingdom. His academic journey began in 1995 at Al-Mamon College, and in 1996 he assumed the role of Assistant Lecturer at UOT. From 1997 to 2002, he served as a Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Engineering, Al Tahady University, Libya. Since 2002, Hussein has been a Professor at Sohar University (SU), Oman. He also holds the position of a visiting Professor at UKM and UNITEN - Malaysia, and Newcastle University-UK.
With a dedicated focus on academics and research spanning over 25 years, Hussein is actively engaged with prestigious professional organizations and engineering societies. He serves as a member, researcher, editor, and reviewer several publishers. Hussein has organized and participated in numerous conferences, symposiums, and workshops. His scholarly contributions include more than 260 published papers in scientific journals and conferences, 60 invited talks, nine chapters, and eight books. Recognizing his exceptional research, Hussein has been honored with the SU Vice-Chancellor Award for Research, as well as national and international accolades such as the "Golden Medal Award" at Pecipta'13 in Malaysia, "The Outstanding Renewable Energy Lab Award" at the World Renewable Energy Congress 2014 in UK, "Renewable & Sustainable Energy Pioneer Award" at the World Renewable Energy Congress 2016 in Indonesia, and "Special Award of Excellence in Renewable Energy Research" at the World Renewable Energy Congress 2018 in Kingston-UK. In addition, he has received the IEEE Best Paper Award in 2021, Golden Medal Award on Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2023 and holds two patents as an inventor and co-inventor. Hussein has successfully supervised and guided the graduation of more than 70 BSc, 11 MSc, and 10 PhD students.
Throughout his career, Hussein has led and contributed to several research projects, including six research grants. His research interests revolve around Photovoltaic, solar thermal, PV/T, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Power Quality, and Electrical Power Systems. Notably, Hussein serves as the chairman of the Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology Research Group and leads the Generation & Storage task force in the Oman Renewable Energy Strategic Program. Furthermore, he holds the position of Associate Editor-in-Chief for the journal of Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability.
In arid desert environments, large photovoltaic (PV) systems face substantial challenges due to dust accumulation on their surfaces. This study investigates the impact of dust on PV system performance and explores strategies for mitigating these effects. Through a combination of field measurements and simulations, we assess the reduction in PV efficiency caused by dust accumulation and its implications for energy generation. Our findings highlight that dust accumulation on PV modules can result in efficiency losses of up to 20%. We also identify key factors, such as particle size and environmental conditions, that influence dust's impact on PV performance. To address these challenges, we propose strategies, including regular cleaning, dust-resistant coatings, and advanced monitoring systems. Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of standardized testing methods to assess dust effects on PV systems. Integrating generalized dust models into PV system design software can enhance planning and optimization, making PV systems more reliable and efficient in desert regions. This research contributes valuable insights for the sustainable operation of large-scale PV systems in desert environments, paving the way for improved energy generation and increased adoption of solar technology in arid regions.
Intended outcomes:
Specific goals for participants:
By targeting a diverse audience (researchers, academics, engineers and technicians, solar industry professionals, educators, and students, etc) with varying backgrounds and expertise, the Special Session aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in addressing the challenges posed by dust accumulation on PV systems in arid desert regions.
The Special Session will feature a variety of engaging formats and activities, including PowerPoint presentations, interactive question-and-answer sessions, audience participation activities, and more.
➢ Solar energy research in SU
➢ Concept and principles
➢ Dust Impact
➢ Current State & Critical Review
➢ Conclusions
➢ Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with dust accumulation on PV systems in arid desert environments.
➢ Participants will acquire practical insights into the impact of dust on PV system performance and the implications for energy generation, informed by real-world measurements and simulations.
➢ Participants will learn about various strategies for mitigating the effects of dust accumulation on PV systems, including cleaning techniques, dust-resistant coatings, and advanced monitoring systems.
➢ Participants will recognize the importance of standardized testing methods for accurately assessing dust effects on PV systems and ensuring consistent performance in desert conditions.
➢ Participants will understand the significance of integrating generalized dust models into PV system design software to facilitate planning, optimization, and improved reliability of PV systems in desert regions.
30 seats are available for in-person attendance