PROGRAM
Wednesday March 6, 2002
Byblos Campus

8:45 - 9:15 AM: Coffee

9:15 - 09:50 AM:

Keynote Address, Prof. A.G. Hobeika, U.S.A.
Selina Korban Auditorium
The Future of the Car

10:00 - 11:15 AM: Parallel Sessions

Session "A.1"
Science Bldg. Rm 607
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Chair: G. E. Nasr

1. R. Ayoubi, Lebanon
   Fault Tolerant Multilayer Perceptron on Ring Architecture
   
   
2. F. Alkhal, Lebanon
   Modeling and Forecasting Residential Electric Load by Artificial Neural Networks: A Case Study
   
   
3. C. Mokbel, Lebanon
   A New Neural Network-Based Handwritten OCR System
   
   
4. G. Nasr, Lebanon
   Modeling Water Demand Using BPN Neural Networks

Session "B.1"
Science Auditorium
Power Quality
Chair: R. Ghajar

1. Y. Kanaan, Lebanon
   A Comparative Evaluation of Averaged Model Based Linear and Nonlinear Control Laws Applied to a Single-Phase UPF Two-Stage Boost Rectifier
   
   
2. A. Hellany, Lebanon
   Power Quality and Electromagnetic Compatibility Environment in Modern Power Systems
   
   
3. R. Ghajar, Lebanon
   Evaluation of the Electric Generating System at LAU’s Byblos Campus
   
   
4. A.S. Maouche, Lebanon
   Reliability Evaluation in Electrical Power Networks

11:15 - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:45 PM: Parallel Sessions

Session "A.2"
Science Bldg. Rm 607
Digital Signal Processing and Internet Applications
Chair: S. S. Saab

1. H. Diab, Lebanon
   A Web Based Training Tool on GSM Switching Subsystems
   
   
2. A. El-Hajj, Lebanon
   On the Integration of Synchronous Tools in Asynchronous Learning Networks
   
   
3. H. Mokbal, Lebanon
   Robust Automatic Speech Recognition Of Arabic Over the Telephone Network
   
   
4. A. Al-Alaoui, Syria
   Novel Lowpass IIR Digital Differentiators
   
   
5. A. Al-Alaoui, Syria
   A digital Controller Design Using A Novel S-to-Z Transform

Session "B.2"
Science Auditorium
Optimization
Chair: P. P. Zouein

1. I. Moghrabi, Lebanon
   Multistep Global Optimization Methods
   
   
2. I. El-Khawas, Lebanon
   A Cost-Benefit Analysis Based Mathematical Model to Study Alternative Solutions for Squatter Settlements
   
   
3. M. Salameh, Lebanon
   Effect of Machine Breakdown on the Finite Production
   
   
4. S. Azar, Lebanon
   Official Intervention and the Canadian Dollar (1952-1960)

Session "C.2"
Science Bldg. Rm 606
Biotechnology-Drug Design
Chair: F. Hashwa

1. P.E. Nielsen, Denmark
   Towards New Antibacterial Drugs Via Pna Antisense ark
   
   
2. G. Antranikian, Germany
   Biotechnology of Extremophiles: spotlight on a rapidly moving field
   
   
3. M. A. Moufarij, Austria
   Modulation of Cisplatin Antitumour Activity By Nucleoside Analogues
   
   
4. H. Hammoud, Lebanon
   Preparation and Bioactivity of Copper and Cobalt Complexe with Lebanon 4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoil and Nitrogen Donor Ligand

12:45 - 1:45 PM: Lunch Break

1:45 - 2:15 PM:

Keynote address, Prof. D. M. Rowe, U.K.
Selina Korban Auditorium
Thermoelectricgeneration and the Role of New Materials

2:15 - 3:30 PM: Parallel Sessions

Session "A.3"
Science Bldg. Rm 607
Information Technology
Chair: R. Haraty

1. E. El-Qawasmeh, Jordan
   Integer Overflow Revisited
   
   
2. L. Hamandi, Lebanon
   Design and Implementation of an Arabic Morphological Analysis System
   
   
3. H. Diab, Lebanon
   New Application on State-of-the-Art Rc Multiprocessing Systems
   
   
4. M. Nour
   Performance Evaluation of the Distributed Shared Memory Algorithms Based on Data Migration & Replication
   
   
5. O. Ariss, Lebanon
   MLS/ERD: A Tool for Building Multilevel Secure Entity Relationship Diagrams

Session "B.3"
Science Auditorium
Infrastructure and Natural Resources Management
Chair: C. Issa

1. A. H. Taki, U.K.
   Computations of Airflow in a Displacement Ventilation/Chilled Ceiling Environment
   
   
2. G. N. Karam, Lebanon
   Structural Evaluation and Strengthening Strategy for a Reinforced Concrete Commercial/Residential Complex in Northern Beirut
   
   
3. Y. Timsah, Lebanon
   Slab Opening Irregularity Effects on Seismic Response of Buildings
   
   
4. C. Issa, Lebanon
   Advanced Wood Engineering: Glulam Beams

3:30 - 3:45 PM: Coffee Break

3:45 - 5:00 PM: Parallel Sessions

Session "A.4"
Science Bldg. Rm. 607
Software Tools in Engineering
Chair: J. Chatila

1. A. El-Hajj, Lebanon
   A Linear and Nonlinear Control System Educational Tool
   
   
2. K. Kabalan, Lebanon
   A CAD Package for Finite State Machines
   
   
3. A. N. Kassar, Lebanon
   A Parttioning Spreadsheet Approach to Solve the Examination-Scheduling Problem
   
   
4. R. Ghajar, Lebanon
   Simulation of Six-Phase Symmetrical Components Using Visual Basic 6.0

Session "B.4"
Science Auditorium
Structural Analysis and Modeling
Chair: M. Tabbara

1. A. Masri, Lebanon
   Dynamic Response of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
   Retrofitted by Structural Steel
   
   
2. M. Tabbara, Lebanon
   Designing Crash Barriers from Lightweight Concrete
   
   
3. H. Basha, Lebanon
   Advanced in Structural Modeling of Special Truss Moment Frames
   
   
4. Y. Daou, Lebanon
   A Review of the Development Lengths for Reinforcing Steel in High Strength Concrete Beams
   
   
5. K. Soudki, Canada
   FRP Repair of Corrosion-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams