Announcement and call for papers

5th International  Conference on 
Operations Research 
Optimization, Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Economics and Algorithms 
Havana, March  4-8, 2002

 Organized by :
 Universidad de La Habana 
 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

 Cosponsored by:

Asociacion Latinoamericana de Investigaciòn  Operativa
Deutsche Akademischer Austauschdienst 
Deutscher Forschungsgemeinschaft 
International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste.
International Mathematical Union 
Multicriteria Decision Making Society
Sociedad Cubana de Matemàtica y Computaciòn

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 Program  Committee

 J. M. Bernardo [Valencia], M. Bosch [Santiago de Chile], C. Bouza [Havana],  O. Bunke [Berlin], J. Climaçao (Lisbon), B. Cornet [Paris], J. Daduna [Berlin], J. Dupachova  [Prague], S. Flåm [Bergen], G. Gallo [Pisa], E. Gori (Udine), M. Graña [San Sebastian], J .Guddat [Chair, Berlin] , X. Guyon [Paris ],  C. .Herrero [Alicante], C. Hervès  [Vigo],  D. Hinrichssen [Bremen], T. Ichiishi [Columbus], A. Joffre [Santiago de Chile], G. Joya [Malaga], E. Jouini [Paris], P. Kall [Zürich], H. Keiding [Copenhagen], D. Klatte [Zürich], J. Läuter [Magdeburg], I.  Loisseau  [Buenos Aires], N. Maculan [Rio de Janeiro], .A. Marín  [Madrid], K. Marti [Münich], P.Michelon [Avignon],  J. Nocedal  [Evanstone],  C. Ribeiro [Rio  de Janeiro],  L. Rodríguez-Marín (Madrid), W. Römisch [ Berlin],  J. Rückman, [Ilmenau], G.  Rubino  [Rennes], S. Sorin [Paris],   R.Tomassone [Paris], R. Tichatschke [Trier], B. Wegner [Berlin], B.A. Wickström., [Berlin]. 

 Organizing Committee

S. Allende  [Chair, Havana] ,  L. Alvarez [Havana], H. Arazoza [Havana], M.L Baguer  [Havana],  M. Cotrell [Paris],  M. Florenzano [Paris], A. Gómez [Havana], L. Garcia [Havana], R. Hing  [Santa  Clara], M. Lassonde  [Pointe a Pitre],  H. Läuter [Postdam], E. Menèndez [Havana], A. Mesa [Havana], P. Olivares [Havana], J. Otero [Havana], L. Pedreira [La Coruña], E. Piza [ San José],  .L. Rodriguez-Marín [ Madrid],  A.  Ruiz  [Havana], R. Steuer [Georgia], B.Vitoriano [Madrid], D. Vilariño [Havana].

 Support Committee:

Y.Cuè [Sucursal MERCADU-Universidad de La Habana, Havana], M. García [ Sociedad Cubana de Matemàtica y Computaciòn, Holguín],    M. Pipping de Serrano [Representative of  Deutsche Akademischer Austauschdienst, Havana], A. Pozas [Relaciones Internacionales-Universidad de La Habana], E. Rodríguez [Editorial F. Varela, Havana]. 

 Topics:
Optimization: Linear,  non linear, discrete, parametric, stochastic and global optimization; operations research tools. 
Probability and Statistics:  Biometric models ; statistical inference,  decision modeling and theory;  multivariate  analysis; sampling;  probability  and  stochastic  processes; reliability;   neural techniques for data minning.
Mathematical  Economics: Game  theory;  mathematical models for economic problems; microeconomic theory; financial  modeling and portfolio management.
Algorithms: Geometric computation; graph theory; metaheuristics; neural networks ; numerical solution of  differential and differential-algebraic equations; numerical linear  algebra. 
Multicriteria Decision Making: Decision support systems; goal programming; ordinal criteria; preference modeling and  software of qualitative methods.
Systems and Control: Dynamical systems, optimal control; stabilization.
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 Invited Lectures and Tutorials will be delivered by well known specialists.

Special Sessions:

Optimization and Statistics Working Days.
Symposia on Parametric and Discrete Optimization, Mathematical Statistics, Dynamic Systems and related topics will be developed within the frame of the Working Days.
Workshop on Biometrie and applications of Biomathematics.
We invite those interested in organizing a session to propose it to the Chair of the Program or of the Organizing Commitees.

Preliminary Overview of the Conference: 

Monday 4,                       10:00-17:00     Registration
                                         16:00-17:00    Tutorials                                            
                                                          Felipe Poey  Building. [ Campus of the University ]
                                         20:00-22:00    Welcome Party:
                                                          Felipe Poey  Building. [ Campus of the University ],
Tuesday 5,                      10:00-12:00    Opening Session:
                                                          Welcome Address at  the Aula Magna of the University  Tuesday 5,                      14:00-17:30    Contributed and Invited Papers.  Tutorials. 
Wednesday 6                    9:00 -16:30   Contributed and Invited Papers.  Tutorials
                                         17:00-19:00   Futbol match between teams of participants
Thurday 7.                          9:00-12:00  Contributed and Invited Papers.
                                         14:00-17:00  Contributed and Invited Papers
                                         20:00-?         Farewell Party 
Friday 8                           10:00-12:00  Contributed and Invited Papers
                                         14:00-17:00  Contributed and Invieted Papers
                                         17:30-18:00  Closing Address at the Aula Magna of the University

Registration
If you wish to participate, return the enclosed registration form to the Organizing Committee by  November 30, 2001 at one of the following addresses:
Prof. Dr. J.Guddat                                          Prof. Dr. Sira Allende            Prof. Dr. Luis Rodríguez
Institut fur Mathematik                                 Facultad de Matemàtica        ETS de Ingenieros Industriales
Humboldt Universitat-Berlin                         y Computaciòn                       Universidad Nacional de
Unter den Linden 6                                         Universidad de La Habana    Educación a Distancia.
D-10099 Berlin Germany                                San Làzaro y L. Habana 4    Aptdo de correos 60149.
Fax [49-30] 2834463                                        Cuba.                                        28080 Madrid, España
email: guddat@mathematik.hu-berlin.de     Fax [537]783231                     Fax: [34]913986012
           kerger@mathematik.hu-.berlin.de     email:sira@matcom.uh.cu     email:lromarin@ind.uned.es
                                                                                     bouza@matcom.uh.cu
Those participants , who want to present a paper have to send a short abstract of the paper (about 100 words) together with the registration form.  The Program Committee will decide on the acceptance of the submitted papers. A number of the presented papers will be published in a volume of the journal Investigaciòn Operacional. The selection will be based on the ususal refereing process.  To simplify the publishing process, every speaker must bring to the conference two copies of his paper and a diskette (3,5”) with the corresponding Tex or Word file.   Words files are specially welcome.
Key Dates:
November 30, 2001:       Deadline for Abstracts
December 30, 2001:        Information about the acceptance of the papers.
March 8, 2001:                Full version of the paper for the Proceedings.
The fees, to be paid upon registration, include the Welcome Party and the Volume of Abstracts
The students shall proof their condition upon arrival. Members  of  the Sociedad Cubana de Matemàtica y Computaciòn will pay a reduced  quota .
	Conference	Fees	
	Foreign Guests	Cubans	
Participants	100 USD	100 CP	
Students	40 USD	40 CP	

Acommodations:

The Sucursal de Agencia de Viajes Mercadu can  organize your stay for 8 days/7 nights.  The package includes the airport  and  daily hotel transfer to the conference rooms and a tour  to  the  Eastern Beaches near Havana. 
Approximate prizes in USD (they may be subject to changes) per person are:

Hotels                                      Double Room           Single Room
                                                 Bkf     Bk+Dinner    Bkf     Bk+Dinner

Vedado/Colina ***                    231       311              304      386,
Capri ****                                 299        397             408      515
Habana Libre TRYP*****        412        542              632      762
For more information on accomodation please contact with an agency in your country having a contract with MERCADU S.A. A list will be provided to the registred persons.
Tel [537]704667     Fax [537] 331908; 335774,  33584 or  334163, Email :eventos@rect.rect.uh.cu

 Registration Form

V Conference on Operations Research
Habana, March  4-8, 2002

Name_____________________________________

Institution______________________________,

Address__________________________________
 
Email________________  Phone__________________Fax________________  

I plan to  make a contribution ___ to attend the conference_______

Approximate Tittle of  the Paper ____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________
 Session where you propose to read it:
Optimization: 
Linear, ____  Non linear___ Discrete___  Parametric___ Stochastic___ Global optimization___ Operations research tools____ Applications____
Probability and Statistics:  
Biometric models___ Statistical inference____ Decision modeling and theory___ Multivariate  analysis___ Sampling___  Probability  and  stochastic  processes___ Reliability___ 
Neural techniques for data minning and related topics____ Applications____.
Mathematical  Economics:
 Games theory___ Mathematical models for economic problems___ Microeconomic theory___ 
Financial  modeling ____ Portfolio management___
 Algorithms:
 Geometric computation___ Graph theory___ Metaheuristics___ Neural networks___ 
Numerical solutions of  differential and differential-algebraic equations___ Numerical linear  algebra___. 
Multicriteria Decision Making: 
Decision support systems___ Goal programming___ Ordinal criteria___ 
Preference modeling and  software of qualitative methods___.
Systems and Control:
Dynamical systems___ Optimal control___ Stabilization____
I am interested in publishing it        yes_____  no______
Send this form not latter than 30-11-2001 to one of following  addresses:

Prof. Dr. J.Guddat                                  Prof. Dr. Sira Allende                  Prof. Dr. Luis Rodríguez
Institut fur Mathematik                         Facultad de Matemàtica              ETS de Ingenieros Industriales
Humboldt Universitat-Berlin                 y Computaciòn                             Universidad Nacional de 
Unter den Linden 6                                 Universidad de La Habana         Educación a Distancia
D-10099 Berlin Germany                        San Làzaro y L.                           Aptdo de correos 60149
Fax [49-30] 2834463                                                 Habana CP 10400, Cuba.                  28080  Madrid , España
email: guddat@mathematik.hu-berlin.de              Fax [537]783231                                        Fax{34}913986012
                                                                                     email:sira@matcom.uh.cu                       email: lromarin@ind.uned.es
                                                                                     bouza@matcom.uh.cu

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