IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) July 2013, Wollongong, Australia

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1 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) July 2013, Wollongong, Australia Gursel ALICI (AIM 2013 General Chair) School of Mechanical, Materials, and Mechatronic Engineering University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia City of Wollongong 1

2 City of Wollongong 80 km South of Sydney 9 th largest city in Australia 200, 000 population University city Steel, Coal and Information Technology Wollongong Located 80 kilometres south of Sydney New South Wales third largest city The gateway to the spectacular South Coast region. State-of-the-art conference facilities, excellent transport and range of accommodation Variety of leisure activities for delegates and partners to enjoy. 2

3 Why Australia? Destination appeal for all delegates First class facilities Internationally accessible Delegate safety - Australia is a politically, socially and economically stable country Australia offers an exciting range of pre and post touring experiences and day activities for delegates and partners to explore. Year round temperate climate. July is Winter in Australia with average maximum temperatures for Wollongong of 17 C/ 62 F. Easily Accessible More than 500 flights per week 3

4 University of Wollongong Recognised as a leading provider of high quality education and world-class research in Australia. In 2010, UOW was placed in the top two per cent of universities in the world by its performance in three international rankings: o QS World University Rankings o Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities o Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Approximately 30,000 students and 1,400 staff members 7 research institutes on the campus and 9 Faculties University of Wollongong Located just 5 minutes from Wollongong city centre The UniCentre Conference & Function Centre offers 14 rooms holding a capacity ranging from 2 to 1,000 people including the versatile function centre, large capacity University Hall, and access to 50 University of Wollongong rooms. 4

5 University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia Approximately students and staff members 7 research institutes on the campus 9 Faculties 5

6 Accommodation Over 1,800 accommodation rooms close by Number of Rooms Distance to University of Wollongong (kms) AAA Star Property Rating Best Western Wollongong Chifley Wollongong Medina Executive Wollongong Novotel Wollongong Northbeach Quality Suites Pioneer Sands Belmore All Suite Hotel Best Western City Sands Rydges Wollongong Ibis Wollongong Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort University of Wollongong Tourist Park Campus Accommodation NA LEGEND 1Innovation Campus 2UniCentre Conferences & Functions 3Lagoon Seafood Restaurant 4Novotel Wollongong North Beach 5Keiraview Accommodation 6BelmoreAll Suite Hotel 7Quality Suites Pioneer Sands 8Hotel Ibis Wollongong 9Chifley Wollongong 10City Beach Function Centre 11Five Islands Brewing Company 12WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres Best Western City Sands Wollongong Golf 13Club 14Best Western Wollongong 15Medina Executive Wollongong 16Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort 6

7 Activities Relax on one of Wollongong s 17 patrolled beaches Take in panoramic views of the Illawarra from Mount Keira lookout Be adventurous and go skydiving at NSWs only beach skydive Enjoy a drive joyride along Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge Visit Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere Explore Wollongong s mining history with a visit to the historic village of Mount Kembla Enjoy fantastic shopping facilities, with a unique mix of retailers and specialist designer labels Explore Wollongong via the City Walk map or cycle along the beachside cycle way Pre and Post Touring 7

8 HOPING TO SEE YOU IN WOLLONGONG IN JULY 2013 If you are interested in Organizing an Invited Session, Organizing a Workshop or a Tutorial, Wanting to be on one of Conference Committees Please contact, Conference General Chair Professor Gursel ALICI, School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering University of Wollongong, Tel: , gursel@uow.edu.au 8