Topic and Objective
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The LPNMR Doctoral Consortium (DC) is to be held as part of the 16th International Conference on Logic Programming and Non-monotonic Reasoning (LPNMR 2022) in Genova, Italy, September 5-8, 2022. The DC provides a forum for doctoral students working in all areas related to logic programming and non-monotonic reasoning. The DC gives students the opportunity to present and discuss their research and to obtain feedback from peers as well as world-renowned experts in a supportive environment.
The 16th International Conference on Logic Programming and Non-monotonic Reasoning (LPNMR) is a forum for exchanging ideas on declarative logic programming, non-monotonic reasoning, and knowledge representation. The aim of the conference is to facilitate interactions between researchers and practitioners interested in the design, implementation and application of logic-based programming languages and database systems, and those who work in the area of knowledge representation and non-monotonic reasoning.
During the DC, there will be significant time for students to present their work, and meet mentors from their own and closely related fields.
Target Audience
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The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a PhD program, though we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students currently in a masters program and interested in doctoral studies). Students at any stage in their doctoral studies are encouraged to apply for participation in the DC, but preference will be given to students who have settled on a research topic or direction but still have some way to go in their studies. Applicants are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic and constraint programming; topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Theoretical Foundations of LPNMR systems, including semantics of new or existing languages, new language extensions, and computational complexity
- Implementation of LPNMR systems, including new systems and algorithms
- Applications of LPNMR
The DC allows participants to interact with established researchers and fellow students, through presentations, a poster session, question-answer sessions and social interactions. The Doctoral Consortium will provide the possibility to reflect - through short activities, information sessions, and discussions - on the process and lessons of research and life in academia. Each participant will give a short, critiqued research presentation, present a poster at the main event and attend a lunch in small groups with their mentor/senior researcher.
Application Process
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Students at both the PhD and late stage masters level are encouraged to apply. However, preference will be given to students in PhD programs. Submissions will be selected based on the assessment of the organizing committee. We will give preference to students who have settled on a research topic or direction but still have some way to go in their studies.
Applications to the LPNMR DC should consist of:
1. Cover Sheet: This is a one-page information sheet which should include:
- Your full name, gender, contact details, official affiliation, and home page (if any);
- Your expected graduation date and the number of years in your current program;
- Your thesis advisor's full name and contact details;
- A list of up to 5 people within the LPNMR community you feel would be good mentors or are people you want to talk to;
- A list of up to 5 keywords that you would use to describe your research.
2. Extended Abstract: This should be a thesis summary, no longer than 6 pages (including references) formatted according to Springer's guidelines and technical instructions available at:
https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/conference-proceedings/conference-proceedings-guidelines
Please give a brief background for your thesis research, explain the central questions of your research and the work you have accomplished so far. Be sure to clearly describe your work (e.g., what you have done and what you plan to work on), while emphasizing the contributions and their significance. This should not be a reduced version of a single paper, but be about your dissertation. Please use the first person where appropriate.
3. Vita: A CV not to exceeded 3 pages that includes your background and a brief statement of your research interests; relevant experience in research, education, or employment; and any publications (accepted or pending) for conferences or journals.
4. Advisor/Supervisor Statement: A signed supporting statement from your advisor or supervisor explaining why she/he thinks it is a good idea for you to participate in this event.
Please submit all application materials as one PDF per e-mail to DC organization chair:
Martin Gebser
University of Klagenfurt
martin.gebser@aau.at
Applications will be reviewed based on several criteria including the quality of the work submitted, stage of research, evidence of research progress, the committee's assessment of the student's contribution to and benefit from participating in the DC, and input from the student's advisor. Details regarding publication of extended abstracts and financial support will be published on the DC website at a later date.
Important Dates
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Application Submission: Jul 6, 2022
Notification: Jul 20, 2022
Camera-ready Version: Aug 10, 2022
Doctoral Consortium: Sep 5, 2022 (tentative)
Committee
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Organization Chair:
Martin Gebser, University of Klagenfurt
Program Committee:
TBA
Call for Contributions
LPNMR Doctoral Consortium 2022
Genova, Italy
September 5-8, 2022
https://sites.google.com/view/lpnmr2022/doctoral-consortium
Topic and Objective
*******************
The LPNMR Doctoral Consortium (DC) is to be held as part of
the 16th International Conference on Logic Programming and
Non-monotonic Reasoning (LPNMR 2022) in Genova, Italy,
September 5-8, 2022. The DC provides a forum for doctoral
students working in all areas related to logic programming and
non-monotonic reasoning. The DC gives students the opportunity
to present and discuss their research and to obtain feedback
from peers as well as world-renowned experts in a supportive
environment.
The 16th International Conference on Logic Programming and
Non-monotonic Reasoning (LPNMR) is a forum for exchanging
ideas on declarative logic programming, non-monotonic
reasoning, and knowledge representation. The aim of the
conference is to facilitate interactions between researchers
and practitioners interested in the design, implementation and
application of logic-based programming languages and database
systems, and those who work in the area of knowledge
representation and non-monotonic reasoning.
During the DC, there will be significant time for students to
present their work, and meet mentors from their own and
closely related fields.
Target Audience
***************
The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a PhD
program, though we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students
currently in a masters program and interested in doctoral
studies). Students at any stage in their doctoral studies are
encouraged to apply for participation in the DC, but
preference will be given to students who have settled on a
research topic or direction but still have some way to go in
their studies. Applicants are expected to conduct research in
areas related to logic and constraint programming; topics of
interest include (but are not limited to):
- Theoretical Foundations of LPNMR systems, including
semantics of new or existing languages, new language
extensions, and computational complexity
- Implementation of LPNMR systems, including new systems and
algorithms
- Applications of LPNMR
The DC allows participants to interact with established
researchers and fellow students, through presentations, a
poster session, question-answer sessions and social
interactions. The Doctoral Consortium will provide the
possibility to reflect - through short activities, information
sessions, and discussions - on the process and lessons of
research and life in academia. Each participant will give a
short, critiqued research presentation, present a poster at
the main event and attend a lunch in small groups with their
mentor/senior researcher.
Application Process
*******************
Students at both the PhD and late stage masters level are
encouraged to apply. However, preference will be given to
students in PhD programs. Submissions will be selected based
on the assessment of the organizing committee. We will give
preference to students who have settled on a research topic or
direction but still have some way to go in their studies.
Applications to the LPNMR DC should consist of:
1. Cover Sheet: This is a one-page information sheet which
should include:
- Your full name, gender, contact details, official
affiliation, and home page (if any);
- Your expected graduation date and the number of years in
your current program;
- Your thesis advisor's full name and contact details;
- A list of up to 5 people within the LPNMR community you feel
would be good mentors or are people you want to talk to;
- A list of up to 5 keywords that you would use to describe
your research.
2. Extended Abstract: This should be a thesis summary, no
longer than 6 pages (including references) formatted according
to Springer's guidelines and technical instructions available
at:
https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/conference-proceedings/conference-proceedings-guidelines
Please give a brief background for your thesis research,
explain the central questions of your research and the work
you have accomplished so far. Be sure to clearly describe your
work (e.g., what you have done and what you plan to work on),
while emphasizing the contributions and their significance.
This should not be a reduced version of a single paper, but be
about your dissertation. Please use the first person where
appropriate.
3. Vita: A CV not to exceeded 3 pages that includes your
background and a brief statement of your research interests;
relevant experience in research, education, or employment; and
any publications (accepted or pending) for conferences or
journals.
4. Advisor/Supervisor Statement: A signed supporting statement
from your advisor or supervisor explaining why she/he thinks
it is a good idea for you to participate in this event.
Please submit all application materials as one PDF per e-mail
to DC organization chair:
Martin Gebser
University of Klagenfurt
martin.gebser@aau.at
Applications will be reviewed based on several criteria
including the quality of the work submitted, stage of
research, evidence of research progress, the committee's
assessment of the student's contribution to and benefit from
participating in the DC, and input from the student's advisor.
Details regarding publication of extended abstracts and
financial support will be published on the DC website at a
later date.
Important Dates
***************
Application Submission: Jul 6, 2022
Notification: Jul 20, 2022
Camera-ready Version: Aug 10, 2022
Doctoral Consortium: Sep 5, 2022 (tentative)
Committee
*********
Organization Chair:
Martin Gebser, University of Klagenfurt
Program Committee:
TBA