United Kingdom Automatic Control Council
A member of the International Federation of Automatic Control
United Kingdom Automatic Control Council (UKACC) is the United Kingdom’s National Member Organisation of the International Federation of Automatic Control. UKACC promotes the science and technology of automation and control. It is the link between the UK and the international automatic control communities.
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Latest news
Obituary: Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane
18 April 2022
Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane CBE FRS FREng FRSE 1931-2021
We note with regret the death of Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane who died on 2 November 2021, aged 90. Alistair was best-known for his development of frequency-domain methods for the analysis and design of multivariable feedback systems. He also had a deep interest in the modelling of dynamical systems, and later in life developed an interest in the philosophy of information, complexity and knowledge, how these were related, and their implications for the future of machines.
A detailed obituary can be found here.
PhD Opportunity at University of Plymouth
Applications are being invited for a PhD scholarship at the University of Plymouth related to real-time hybrid testing for physical modelling of new high capacity floating offshore wind turbines.
Details can be found here and here.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 4th May 2022.
Upcoming events
Control 2022
The 13th UKACC International Conference on Control will be held on 20 – 22 April 2022, at the University of Plymouth.
Important dates
30 September 2021 - Deadline for full paper (six pages) and extended abstract (two pages)
15 January 2022 - Review results
15 February 2022 - Final paper submission
1 March 2022 - Early bird registration
1 April 2022 - Final registration
Special session proposals
Proposals should be submitted on one A4 page to the conference email address: control2022@plymouth.ac.uk.
It must include the title, a brief outline, name, and affiliation of the organiser(s).
Exhibition and sponsorship
Organisations wishing to exhibit their control-related works/books/articles are invited to contact the organising committee through email to discuss the terms and necessary arrangements.