7th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology,
Communication and Control, Environment, and Management 2014
HNICEM - ISCII 2014
http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/conferences/hnicem/
Announcement and Call for Papers
12-16 November 2014
Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
International Advisory Board (IAB)
(Alphabetical Order)
Prof. Abdoullah A. Afjeh
Toledo University, USA
Prof. Dave A. Cartes
Florida State University, USA
Prof. Jose B. Cruz Jr.
Ohio State University, USA
Prof. Eryk Dutkiewicz
Macquarie University, Australia
Prof. Jelel Ezzine
Ecole National D’Ingenieurs De Tunis
(ENIT), Tunisia
Prof. Toshio Fukuda
Nagoya University, Japan
Prof. Kaoru Hirota
Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan
Prof. Rudas Imre
Obuda University, Hungary
Prof. Fakhrieddine Karray
University of Waterloo, Canada
Prof. Oussama Khatib
Stanford University, USA
Prof. Jong-Hwan Kim
Korea Advanced Institute of
Science and Technology, Korea
Prof. Annamaria R. Varkonyi-Koczy
Obuda University, Hungary
Br. Ricardo Laguda, FSC
De La Salle University, Philippines
Prof. Koczy T. Laszlo
Szechenyi Istvan University, Hungary
Dr. Rosemary R. Seva
De La Salle University, Philippines
Prof. Aura C. Matias
University of the Philippine-Diliman,
Philippines
Prof. Ioan D. Marinescu
University of Toledo, USA
Prof. Rowena Guevara
Department of Science and
Technology,Philippines
Prof. Raouf Naguib
Coventry University, U.K.
Prof. Yong-Jin Park
Waseda University, Japan
Prof. Hitoshi Ohmori
RIKEN, Saitama, Japan
Prof. Michael Purvis
Portsmouth University, U.K.
Prof. David J. Williams
Loughborough University, U.K.
Major Sponsors
De La Salle University (DLSU), Engineering Research and Development for
Technology (ERDT), Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council
for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development
(DOST-PCIEERD), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and
Neuronemech,Inc.
Supported By
IEEE Philippines Section and IEEE CIS Philippine Chapter
Joint with ISCIII 2014
7th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information
Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management
(HNICEM 2014) co-located with 6th International Symposium on Computational
Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics (ISCIII 2014) to be held at the Hotel Centro,
Puerto Princesa, Palawan from November 12-16, 2014.
The 7th HNICEM and 6th ISCIII are being organized by the IEEE Philippines
Section together with the De La Salle University, Neuronemech, and IEEE
Computational Intelligence Society, Philippines Chapter. It is one of the premier
international technical conferences of the Asia Pacific Region. The HNICEM and
ISCIIIA has been held since 2003 and provides an important forum for researchers
and engineers from industry, and professors and graduate students from the
academia to network and to discuss new ideas and development in emerging areas
of electrical and electronic engineering, computers science and related topics.
The conference will feature plenary and invited talks by eminent scientists and
engineers, tutorials, paper presentations, poster sessions and industrial exhibits. Our
theme for this year, “Disaster Readiness through Humanitarian Technology”,
addresses the generation and application of innovative engineering and technology
to improve the standard of living and way of life of underserved and unserved
communities. This theme encompasses more than electrical engineering and
computer science, and reflects the relevance of HNICEM/ISCIII to a broad range of
engineering disciplines.
Scope and Topics
The program committee solicits high quality papers containing original
contributions in all areas of theory and applications of robotics, mechatronics,
automation, nanotechnology, information technology, communication, controls,
environment and management, including but not limited to:  circuits and systems 
computing architectures and systems  signal processing  power and energy 
biomedical engineering  human-friendly welfare, industrial, biomedical,
agricultural, environmental, educational and entertaining robots  intelligent control
architectures and methods  knowledge based and learning control systems  path
planning systems  reactive multi-agent systems  machine learning  pattern
discovery  distributed or decentralized control methods  intelligent sensors and
fusion  control actuators  building automation  artificial intelligence  natural
General Chair
Prof. Elmer P. Dadios
De La Salle University, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 5244611 local 244 or 353
Email: elmer.dadios@dlsu.edu.ph
Program Chair
Prof. Marcelo H. Ang Jr.
National University of Singapore
Tel: (65) 6874-2555
Email: mpeangh@nus.edu.sg
Program Co-chair
Prof. Alvin B. Culaba
De La Salle University, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 524-4 611 local 299
Email: alvin.culaba@dlsu.edu.ph
Publications Chair
Prof. Raymond R. Tan
De La Salle University, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 524-0563
Email: raymond.tan@dlsu.edu.ph
Publications Co-Chair
Dr. Prospero Naval
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Email: pcnaval@up.edu.ph
Workshop and Tutorials Chair
Engr. Melvin K. Cabatuan
De La Salle University, Philippines
Email: melvin.cabatuan@dlsu.edu.ph
Publicity Chair
Prof. Anthony SF Chiu
De La Salle University, Philippines
Email: anthony.chiu@dlsu.edu.ph
Publicity Co-Chair
Prof. Abdoulah Afje - USA
Dr. Rodrigo Jamisola – Korea;
Dr. Fangyan Dong – Japan
Dr. Noel Gunay – MSU, Phil.
Dr. Elmer Maravillas – CITU, Phil.
Engr. Arnold Santos - ICT, Oman
Local Arrangements Chair
Dr. Edwin J. Calilung
Dr. Laurence Ganlim
Dr. Archie Maglaya
De La Salle University, Philippines
Tel. Fax: (632) 524-0563
Email: edwin.calilung@dlsu.edu.ph
Finance Chair
Edwin Sybingco
Engr. Ryan Rhay Vicerra
De La Salle University, Philippines
Tel. Fax: (632) 524-0563
Email: rpvicerra@gmail.com
language processing  neural networks  fuzzy logic  neuro-fuzzy approaches 
genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing  process optimization and
techniques  wireless communication  image and video processing  machine
vision  digital signal processing  intelligent data mining  analysis, modeling and
systems  networking  client/server systems  decision support systems 
information management  web development  ICT for engineering education.
Manufacturing and Management of technology: R&D management  product and
process innovation  technology transfer  technology forecasting  concurrent
engineering  ergonomics rapid prototyping  CAD/CAM  CIM  precision
micro-machining  nano-manufacturing  Advanced mechatronics devices 
Mechatronics sensing  Actuators and controls  MEMS & NEMS  Production
system  Bioinformatics and Bioengineering.
Energy and Environment: environmental systems management  renewable sources
of energy  non-renewable energy sources  solid waste management  life cycle
assessment/material flow analysis  industrial ecology  cleaner production 
environmental informatics.
Regular Paper Submission
Authors should electronically submit full paper in MS WORD document, maximum
of 6 pages (IEEE format - two columns font 10 including pictures and diagrams), to
EMAIL: hnicem@dlsu.edu.ph. The first page of the paper must contain the title,
names and affiliations of the authors, email address, and four keywords/phrases.
Please identify the corresponding author giving full contact information including
email address.
Invited Sessions
The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions within the
technical scope of the conference. One session typically contains eight (5-8) papers.
Session proposals must be submitted to hnicem@dlsu.edu.ph . Invited sessions are
addressed to either Prof. Elmer P. Dadios or Prof. Alvin B. Culaba.
Workshops and Tutorials
The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops and tutorial
related to the theme of the conference. Person interested in organizing a preconference workshop or tutorial should contact the Workshop and Tutorial Chair:
Engr. Melvin Cabatuan at melvin.cabatuan@dlsu.edu.ph
Proceedings and CD Rom
All papers submitted in the conference will undergo rigid peer review process. Only
papers that will pass the review process will be accepted and published Technology,
in the conference proceedings and book of abstracts. Electronic copy of the
proceedings in CD will be provided at the conference. A hard copy will be available
at an additional charge, and will be mailed after the conference to those who will
request for it.
Important Dates
July 15, 2014 – Deadline for submission of full paper
August 30, 2014 – Notification of acceptance
September 15, 2014 – Deadline for submission of final paper (camera ready format)
September 30, 2014 – Deadline for early bird registration (10% discount)
Conference Fees (Includes: Lunch, Snacks, Banquet, CD Proceedings and Kits)
Foreign Participant:
Professional
US$ 500.00
Student
US$ 400.00
Local participant:
PHP 8,000.00
(Note: All IEEE members can avail 10% discount.)
Exhibits Chair
Dr. Celso Co
Technical Institute of the Philippines
Tel. (632) 5244611 local 353
Email: celso.co@gmail.com
Exhibits Co-Chair
Engr. Argel Bandala - DLSU, Philippines
Dr. Jennifer De La Cruz – MIT, Phil.
Email: argel.bandala@dlsu.edu.ph
About the IAB (Plenary Speakers)
www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp
www.hrt.dis.titech.ac.jp
www.@robotics.stanford.edu/~ok/
www.eng.utoledo.edu/pmmc
http://rit.kaist.ac.kr
www.port.ac.uk
http://www.mfl.ne.jp
Publishers
Excellent papers accepted and
presented in this conference will be
published as special issue in the
Journal of Advanced Computational
Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics
(JACIII Fuji Technology Press –
Japan) http://www.fujipress.jp/JACIII/
International Technical Program Committee (Alphabetical Order)
Prof. Kyoung-Kwan AHN - Univ. of Ulsan, Korea; Dr. Oscar Chuy Jr. – Florida
State University, USA; Dr. Arnold C. Alguno – Tohoku University, Japan; Dr.
Rajeev Bali - Coventry University, U.K.; Dr. Hangbae Chang- Korea; Dr. Alvin
Chua – DLSU, Phil.; Dr. Raymond Sison - DLSU, Phil.; Prof. Monique Frize –
Carleton University, Canada; Prof. Pag-asa Gaspillo – DLSU; Dr. Normah Mohd
Ghazali - University Technolgy Malaysia; Dr. Aura Matias – UPD, Phil; Prof.
Keum-Shik Hong, Seoul National University, Korea; Dr. Ray Yueh-Min Huang –
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, ROC; Dr. Christopher James –
University of Southamton, UK.; Dr. Chang-Hyun Jo – CSUF, USA; Dr. Jayantha
Katupitiya – UNSW, Australia; Prof. Kyoung-Chul Koh – Sun Moon University,
Korea; Dr. Deok Gyu Lee – ETRI, Korea; Dr. Suk Lee – PNU, Korea; Prof. Steven
Liang - USA; Dr. Joel Marciano – UPD, Phil.; Dr. Elmer Maravillas – Cebu
Institute of Technology, Phil.; Dr. Oh Min – Hanbat National University, Korea;
Prof. Masayuki Numao – Osaka University, Japan; Prof. Frank Park - Seoul
National University; Prof. Nasrudin Abdul Rahim - University of Malaya,
Malaysia; Prof. Jong-Kuk Rhim – Korea; Prof. Christian Roux – ENST, France; Dr.
Rachel Edita O. Roxas – DLSU, Phil.; Dr. Ibrahim Sadek - American University of
Sharjah, UAE; Dr. Florante Salvador – DLSU, Phil.; Dr. Luis Sison – UPD, Phil.;
Dr. Iljoong Youn – GNU, Korea;
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines:
http://www.puertoprincesaphilippines.com/history.php
A tropical paradise and Philippine’s cleanest and greenest city. It is blessed with
amazing landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, exceptionally rich marine life and
extraordinarily lush virgin forest. It is called the “Heart of Palawan”.
Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines:
http://www.hotelcentro.ph/
Built in honor of the island’s great ecological diversity and pristine beauty, Hotel
Centro comes to life in a sprawling 1.2 hectares of wide-open habitat found right at
the heart of Puerto Princesa.