Sponsored by the Sensor Network Consortium at Boston University

Hosts: Professors Thomas Little, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Yannis Paschalidis, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University

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Sensor Networks Consortium Membership Information

Emerging Technology and Best Practices Seminar Series

Sensor Networks: What's Real and What Lies Ahead
November 18, 2005, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Boston University, Photonics Center
8 St. Mary's Street, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02215

Sensor networks consist of many typically small sensors with diverse characteristics that communicate wirelessly and collaborate to monitor and control a variety of physical processes or systems.

As a result of intense research, development and business investments over the last few years, the sensor network industry has emerged with myriad successful deployments serving a host of applications ranging from building automation and homeland security to manufacturing, robotics and healthcare.

This workshop will bring together industry, academia, and the venture capital community to highlight the state-of-the-art in sensor network technology, present recent success stories, and explore emerging applications and technologies.

Invited presentations include:

- Case studies from successful sensor network deployments such as building automation, industrial automation, defense and homeland security and environmental monitoring

- An outlook on emerging technology trends and how they may impact applications

- Application needs and requirements from key constituencies of sensor network users

This workshop is organized by Boston University’s College of Engineering, the department of Manufacturing Engineering and the Center for Information Systems and Engineering (CISE).

Agenda

Time	Speaker	Seminar Title	Slide Set
8:00	Continental Breakfast Sensor Network Consortium Open House and Poster Session
8:30	Dr. David Campbell, Provost, Boston University Professor Thomas Little, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University	Welcome Campbell Bio Little Bio
8:45	Robert Waring, Senior Technology Consultant, Chief Technology Office BP International Ltd., Houston, Texas	Sensor Networks Success and Future Challenges: Experiences from an Early Adopter Abstract Bio
9:30	Dr. John S. Davis II Research Staff Member Pervasive Computing IBM T.J. Watson Research Center	Sensor Networks: Emerging Solutions for the Enterprise Abstract Bio
10:15	Break
10:45	Dr. Dimitar Filev, Senior Technical Leader, Controls Group Ford Motor Company, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development, Dearborn, MI	Machine Health Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance in Automotive Plants Abstract Bio
11:30	Professor Yannis Paschalidis, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University Ms. Linda Grosser, Associate Director, Center for Information Systems Engineering, Boston University	Sensor Network Research and Collaborations at the Boston University Sensor Network Consortium Abstract Bio
12:15	Lunch with Speakers and Sensor Network Consortium Members
12:45	Sensor Network Consortium Open House and Poster Session, Optional Tour
1:30	Keynote Speaker: Professor David E. Culler University of California, Berkeley, CA	Sensor Networks - The Next Tier of the Internet Abstract Bio
2:15	Dr. Guru Parulkar, Program Director, Computer and Network Systems Division National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA	Strategic Initiatives for Sensor Network Research Abstract Bio
3:00	Panel Discussion: Wrapping-up on What's Real and What Lies Ahead - Three Industry Views Abstract	Moderator: Jeffrey J. Bussgang, General Partner, IDG Ventures Bio Mr. Anoop Mathur, Senior Technology Manager, Embedded Controls and Wireless Technology, Honeywell International, Minneapolis, MN Bio Dr. Steven L. Moulton, Chief, Pediatric Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA Bio Dr. Jason Redi, Division Scientist, Mobile Networking Systems Department, BBN Technologies, Cambridge, MA Bio
4:00	Cocktail Reception Sensor Network Consortium Open House and Poster Session

About the Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE)

Information and systems engineering research at Boston University is strong and accomplished with 22 affiliated faculty from the departments of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, and Operations Management.  CISE was created to foster greater interactions among these researchers who speak the same technical language across the diverse application domains encompassing the analysis, design, and management of complex systems such as sensor networks, supply chains, robotics, control systems, financial engineering and signal processing.  For more information please visit:  http://www.bu.edu/systems

About the Sensor Network Consortium (SNC)

Sensor networks and the new revolution of their applications stem from the convergence of technologies in communications, computing and sensor hardware combined with innovative use of these technologies to pursue strategic business opportunities.

The SNC is an initiative at Boston University to foster research, development and commercialization in sensor networks by facilitating the interaction among academia and industry participants. In addition to Boston University faculty, current academic affiliates include Harvard University, Yale University and UMASS Amherst.

In our geography, we believe the SNC is unique in addressing industry and academic needs. To learn more about potential benefits of the Consortium to your organization, please visit:  http://www.bu.edu/systems/industry/consortium/ . New members are welcome.

Meet the SNC members at the SNC Open House on November 18 :