davyjr@dcs.leeds.ac.uk (J R Davy) (10/25/90)
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 ------------------- 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 --------------- 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: ------------------------ 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. --------------- 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 ---- Estimated at 60 pounds + meals and (optional) accomodation. More details will follow shortly. Program Committee ----------------- 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