davyjr@dcs.leeds.ac.uk (J R Davy) (01/23/91)
WORKSHOP ON ABSTRACT MACHINE MODELS FOR HIGHLY PARALLEL COMPUTERS.
University of Leeds, March 25-27 1991
Organised by the BCS Parallel Processing Specialist Group
Aim of the Workshop
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The workshop aims 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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A number of invited speakers will give keynote presentations. Working
groups will focus on major issues identified through position papers.
The main purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for discussion
and as many participants as possible will be given the opportunity
to present a position paper.
The workshop will be restricted to 60 delegates and it is expected
that all participants will be active researchers in relevant fields.
In the event that more than 60 applications are received, selection
will be on the basis of position papers submitted.
Invited Speakers include:
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Dr. J. P. Banatre IRISA
Prof. C. Jesshope Surrey University
Dr. D. May Inmos Ltd.
Prof. R. Milner Edinburgh University
Dr. D. Nicole Southampton University
Prof. E. Odijk Philips Research
Prof. S. Peyton Jones Glasgow University
Prof. I. Watson Manchester University
Position Papers.
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Potential participants should submit a position paper or extended abstract
of around 1500 words indicating the current direction of their research.
The position papers of all participants will be made available at the
workshop. It is hoped that fuller versions of selected papers will be
published more formally.
Suitable topics for position papers include, but are not limited to:
Low level abstract machine models
Impact of machine models on operating system design
Models for general purpose parallel computing
Performance models
High level programming models
Parallel system architectures
Application-specific language interfaces
Hardware support for abstract machine models
Portable distributed runtime environments
Open standards
Position papers should be submitted no later than 31 Jan. 1991
to the Workshop Secretary:
Mrs. J. A. Thursby
School of Computer Studies,
The University, Leeds, West Yorkshire,
LS2 9JT
Cost: in pounds sterling
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The cost of the workshop is #155 + VAT for non BCS members
#130 + VAT for BCS or PPSG members
#100 + VAT for full time students
This includes:
All workshop fees
Duplicated copies of position papers
Lunch and light refreshments Mon. Tue. Wed.
Evening meal Mon.
Workshop dinner Tue.
Bed and breakfast is available for Sun Mon or Tue nights at
#18 + VAT per night
Program Committee
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Prof. P. M. Dew Leeds University (co-chair)
Dr. T. Lake GLOSSA (co-chair)
Mr. J. R. Davy Leeds University (local organiser)
Dr. R. Allen SERC Daresbury Laboratory
Dr. J. P. Banatre IRISA
Prof. J. R. Gurd Manchester University
Prof. A. Hey Southampton University
Prof. C. Jesshope Surrey University
Dr. D. May Inmos Ltd.
Prof. R. Milner Edinburgh University
Mr. M. Platt IBM UK Scientific Centre
Dr. C. P. Wadsworth SERC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory