First announcement and call for papers

Second IEEE-Russia Conference
"1999 HIGH POWER MICROWAVE ELECTRONICS: MEASUREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION, APPLICATIONS"
(MIA-ME'99)
September 21-23, 1999
Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia
The Second IEEE-Russia Conference MIA-ME'99 is organized by Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU), Novosibirsk, Russia; Joint MTT/ED/CPMT/COM Chapter of IEEE, Novosibirsk, Russia; and supported by the IEEE MTT-S, ED-S, CPMT-S, COM-S; A.S. Popov Society for Radioengineering, Electronics and Communications, Russia; Siberia State Research Institute of Metrology, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Organizing Committee
Chairman: A.Vostrikov, Rector of NSTU, Russia
Vice-Chairmen: V.Snournitsin, NSTU, Russia, Tel/fax +7-3832-462598 e-mail: crra@ref.nstu.ru
B.Kapilevich, SibSUTI, Russia, Tel.: +7-3832-660943, Fax: +7-3832-222581, e-mail: boris@neic.nsk.su
Steering Committee
V. Denisov, NSTU, Russia; Ye. Tsoi, NSTU, Russia; Van der Vort, IEEE, ED-S,USA; J. Modelski, IEEE, MTT-S, Poland; Yu. Kozljaev, SibSUTI, Russia; G. Landsberg, A.S.Popov Sc. and IEEE Russia Section; R.Wyndrum Jr. IEEE, CPMT-S, USA; J. Kevers - IEEE COM-S Region 8, Belgium; B. Ivlev, Novosib. Reg. Adm., Russia; L. Lisitsina, NSTU, Russia; G. Katunina, A.S.Popov Sc., Russia
Program Committee
V. Gridchin, NSTU, Russia; V. Shuvalov, SibSUTI, Russia; V.Petrov, NSTU, Russia; V. Romodin, NIIEP, Russia; Andre V. Vorst, IEEE, Region-8, Belgium; Dr. W.Matveichuck, Research Inst. of Metrology, Russia; P.Guillon, IRCOM, France; M. Guglielmi, ESA, ESTEC, The Netherlands; A. Omar, University of Magdeburg, Germany; C.Akyel, Polytech. University, Canada; Ikuo Awai, Yamaguchi University, Japan; C. Rauscher, Res. Lab., USA
Conference sessions
Session 1. Characterization of high power microwave systems and devices: Procedures of identification of non-linear devices; Techniques for measurements and testing, Modeling, and Performance Evaluation.
Session 2. Microwave passive and active filters, resonators, component and devices: Analysis/Synthesis, Optimization, CAD and Software Engineering.
Session 3. Microwave electron devices and components: Solid-state devices, Integrated devices, materials and devices, Silicon mechanical sensors.
Session 4. Microwave/RF Mobile, cellular, Television, wireless, and communication systems.
Session 5. Microwave/RF: industrial, scientific and medical / Biological Applications
Other related topics.

Tutorials/Workshops, Exhibitions and Excursions
The Organizing Committee would like to receive proposals for 4-hour Tutorials and Workshops. Exhibitors are encouraged to present the latest innovations in Microwave/RF technique. Potential exhibitors should submit their requirements to the Vice-Chairman by May 1st, 1999. Excursions will be organized for participants of the conference to Novosibisrk Technopark and Siberia Research Institute of Metrology.
Information for authors
Papers must be received by 30 May 1999. The papers will be refereed and authors will be notified of acceptance by 30 June 1999. Papers presented by students and based on their own work will be considered for the Best Student Paper Award. Limited financial supporting for registration is available to students presenting papers.
Contact and Submission Address:
Dr. V.Snournitsin, NSTU, 20 K. Marx Ave., 630092 Novosibirsk, Russia, Tel/fax +7-3832-462598, e-mail: crra@ref.nstu.ru, More information will be avalable at
http://www.ieee. org/society/eds, http://www.nstu.ru/miame99
Paper Submission Deadlines
May 30, 1999: Submission papers to Conference Committee (3 hard copies and diskettes)
June 30, 1999: Acceptance notification
August 10, 1999: Advanced Program