From: davyjr@scs.leeds.ac.uk
Subject: Second Workshop on Abstract Machine Models for Highly Parallel Computers
Organization: School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 18:44:09 GMT

Email enquiries should be directed to the Local Organiser
    davyjr@uk.ac.leeds.scs   [UK JANET]
    davyjr@scs.leeds.ac.uk   [Internet]

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Second Workshop on Abstract Machine Models for Highly Parallel Computers
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University of Leeds, April 14-16 1993

Organised by BCS Parallel Processing Specialist Group and
Leeds University School of Computer Studies

Aim of the Workshop
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Following the first workshop on this theme in 1991, the aim is to provide
a forum for the discussion of abstract machine models for highly parallel
computers. Particular attention will be given to the specification,
implementation and application of such models and to the identification of
key issues for future research.

Workshop Format
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Invited speakers will give keynote presentations. A selection of submitted
papers which highlight key themes will also be presented. Working groups
will focus on major issues identified through submitted papers and position
statements. The emphasis will be on providing maximum opportunity for
discussion, interchange of ideas and identifying the most promising areas
for progress.

The workshop will be restricted to 60 active researchers in relevant fields.
In the event that more than 60 applications are received, selection will be
on the basis of position statements or full papers received. All delegates
will receive duplicated copies of these statements and papers. Selected papers
will, after suitable revision, be included in an ensuing book from a leading 
publisher.

Invited Speakers include
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        Prof. J. Darlington (Imperial College)
        Prof. J. Gurd       (Manchester University)
        Dr. T. Lake         (Glossa)
        Dr. W. McColl       (Oxford University)
        Dr. A. Shafarenko   (Surrey University)

Programme Chair 
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      Prof. P. M. Dew       (Leeds University)

Local Organiser
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      Mr. J. R. Davy        (Leeds University)


Submitting Papers
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Potential participants are asked to submit EITHER a short position statement 
(no more than 2 sides of A4) OR a full paper of up to 6000 words. Only full
papers will be considered for presentation at the conference and for the
subsequent book.

Suitable topics for papers include, but are not limited to:
    The role of abstraction in modelling parallel computation.
    Models for general purpose parallel and distributed computing.
    PRAM models.
    Performance modelling and verification.
    The role of abstract models in parallel and distributed program design.
    Hardware support for abstract machine models.
    Shared objects and object-oriented programming for parallel computers
    Portability and Open standards.


FIVE copies of full papers should be submitted no later than 16th Dec. 1992. 
TWO copies of position statements should be submitted no later than 16th Feb. 
1993.
All correspondence should be sent to:

      The Abstract Machine Workshop Secretary
      School of Computer Studies
      The University
      LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, UK
 
      Telephone (0532) 335432   (International +44 532 335432)
      Fax       (0532) 335468   (International +44 532 335468)

Email enquiries should be directed to the Local Organiser
    davyjr@uk.ac.leeds.scs   [UK JANET]
    davyjr@scs.leeds.ac.uk   [Internet]
 

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I-Chen Wu 	Email: icw@cs.cmu.edu		School of Computer Science
Tel: (O) 412-268-3046 (H) 412-521-2954		Carnegie Mellon University
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