Program

The scientific program of ECEM/EAML 2004 consisted of invited lectures as well as oral and poster presentations of accepted contributions. In addition to scientific program, each day was concluded with a social event. The pictures from the conference are available here. The complete program is available below.

Invited Speakers

The following prominent researchers have accepted to deliver invited lectures at ECEM/EAML-2004:

Broder Breckling, University of Bremen, Germany
Individual-based models as tools for ecological theory and application [abstract] [slides]

Joseph C. Coughlan, NASA Ames, USA
An overview of ecological modeling and machine learning research
within the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration [abstract] [slides]

Cesare Furlanello, ITC-irst, Trento, Italy
GIS-based predictive models for ecology [abstract]

Bai-Lian Li, University of California Riverside, USA
Modeling ecological complexity: Challenges and opportunities [abstract] [slides]

Jacqueline McGlade, European Environment Agency, Denmark
Spatial assessments of Europe's environment [abstract] [slides]

Proceedings

ECEM Front matter [205 kb]
ECEM Proceedings [7.6 Mb]

EAML Front matter [181 kb]
EAML Proceedings [4.2 Mb]

Detailed Program

Monday - September 27

	08:30 - 09:00   EAML opening
	09:00 - 10:00   Invited talk
			Joseph C. Coughlan, NASA Ames, USA An overview of ecological modeling and machine learning research within the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration [abstract] [slides]
	10:00 - 10:30   Coffee break
	10:30 - 12:10   Presentations
			M. Debeljak and J. Babic Characterizing vertical forest stands structure using data mining methods [slides]
			M. H. Nour, D. W. Smith, M. G. El-Din, and E. E. Prepas Artificial neural networks and time series modelling of a forested watershed [slides]
			J. R. Gallop, M. Dixon, S. C. Lambert, L. Lardon, and J.-P. Steyer The use of data mining for the monitoring and control of anaerobic waste water treatment plants [slides]
			D. Vladusic, B. Kompare, and I. Bratko Modelling lake Glumsoe with Q2 learning [slides]
	12:10 - 13:30   Lunch break
	13:30 - 14:45   Presentations
			M. Jeraj, S. Dzeroski, L. Todorovski, and M. Debeljak Application of machine learning methods to palaeoecological data [slides]
			K. Vasko, H. Toivonen, and A. Korhola Segmentation of paleoecological spatio-temporal count data [slides]
			P. J. Van den Brink, C. D. Brown and I. G. Dubus Using the expert model PERPEST to translate measured and predicted pesticide exposure data into ecological risks [slides]
	14:45 - 15:15   Coffee break
	15:15 - 16:55   Presentations
			A. Pasini Neural network modelling for the analysis of forcings/temperatures relationships at different scales in the climate system [slides]
			M. Ghanem, Y. Guo, J. Hassard, M. Osmond, and M. Richards Grid-based data analysis of air pollution data
			V. M. Krasnopolsky and M. S. Fox-Rabinovitz A new synergetic paradigm including machine learning and deterministic components for environmental numerical modeling [slides]
			A. Popit, L. Todorovski, B. Zmazek, J. Vaupotic, S. Dzeroski, and I. Kobal Analysis of radon concentrations in Slovenian thermal waters for earthquake prediction [slides]
	17:30   Welcome reception at Bled Island

Tuesday - September 28

	08:30 - 09:30   Invited talk
			Cesare Furlanello, ITC-irst, Trento, Italy GIS-based predictive models for ecology [abstract]
	09:35 - 10:00   Presentation
			A. Kobler, S. Dzeroski, and I. Keramitsoglou Habitat mapping using machine learning-extended kernel-based reclassification of an Ikonos satellite image [slides]
	10:00 - 10:30   Coffee break
	10:30 - 12:10   Presentations
			S. L. Moret, W. T. Langford, and D. D. Margineantu Learning to predict channel stability using biogeomorphic features [slides]
			H. Jasso and P. Shin Using wavelets for the classification of hyperspectral images [slides]
			M. K. Joy and R. G. Death Using neural networks and GIS to predict the spatial occurrence of freshwater fish and decapods [slides]
			K. Jerina and M. Adamic Analysis and spatial modelling of red deer’s (cervus elaphus l.) winter and annual habitat in the dinaric forest of south-western Slovenia with decision trees in a raster gis environment [slides]
	12:10 - 13:30   Lunch break
	13:30 - 14:45   Presentations
			G. Aarts, J. Matthiopoulos, B. McConnell, M. MacKenzie, and M. Fedak Accounting for different sources of temporal and spatial autocorrelation in non-linear habitat preference models [slides]
			M. Znidarsic, A. Jakulin, and S. Dzeroski Automatic construction of concept hierarchies: The case of foliage-dwelling spiders [slides]
			D. Demsar, S. Dzeroski, P. H. Krogh, and T. Larsen Using multiobjective classification to model communities of soil microarthropods [slides]
	14:45 - 15:15   Coffee break
	15:15 - 16:05   Presentations
			T. Selhorst Improvement of emergency vaccination strategies against rabies in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) populations using a combination of Cellular Automata and Evolutionary Algorithms [slides]
			O. Giustolisi, D. A. Savic, and A. Doglioni A new multiobjective strategy to support model selection for environmental modelling [slides]
	16:05 - 16:55   EAML Community meeting
	17:30   Excursion to Radovljica

Wednesday - September 29

	08:30 - 09:00   ECEM opening
	09:00 - 10:00   Invited talk
			Jacqueline McGlade, European Environment Agency, Denmark Spatial assessments of Europe's environment [abstract] [slides]
	10:00 - 10:30   Coffee break
	10:30 - 12:10   Presentations
			S. Ulgiati Modelling matter, exergy and emergy flows through ecological and economic systems, within a "zero emission" framework [slides]
			T. Legovic and I. Janekovic Krk submarine outfall: Prediction of effects on a marine ecosystem [slides]
			I. Martins, R. Lopes, J. G. Ferreira, and J. C. Marques Modelling opportunistic macroalgae productivity and biomass in a shallow eutrophic estuary; The role of macroalgal zoospores [slides]
			T. M. Saloranta Modelling interannual changes in water quality of lake Vansjo; Norway: Analysis of the model code selection and application process [slides]
	12:10 - 13:30   Lunch break
	13:30 - 14:45   Presentations
			L. Todorovski and S. Dzeroski Knowledge-based framework for modeling dynamic environmental systems [slides]
			N. Atanasova, L. Todorovski, S. Dzeroski, B. Kompare Building a domain library for knowledge based approach to automated modeling of lakes [slides]
			N. Asgharbeygi, P. Langley, S.Bay, and K. Arrigo Computational revision of ecological process models [slides]
	14:45 - 15:15   Coffee break
	15:15 - 16:55   Presentations
			P. Salles, B. Bredeweg, and S. Araujo Qualitative models about stream ecosystem recovery: an exploratory study
			P. Salles, B. Bredeweg, and N. Bensusan The ants’ garden: Qualitative models of complex interactions between populations
			J. Mieleitner and P. Reichert Analysis of the transferability of a simple lake model to lakes of different trophic state [slides]
			Y. Pachepsky and M. T. van Genuchten Model abstraction techniques: An overview of applications in agricultural contaminant hydrology [slides]
	18:00   Poster session
			ECEM
			Y. Artioli and L. Palmeri A water quality model as tool for the evaluation of the limiting nutrient
			J. Bald, A. Borja, and I. Muxika A system dynamics model for the management of the gooseneck barnacle (Pollicipes pollicipes) in the marine reserve of Gaztelugatxe (Northern Spain)
			V. Bandelj, G. Cossarini, S. Fonda Umani, and C.Solidoro Understanding ecosystem dynamics by using self organizing map
			K. Bergant, L. Kajfez Bogataj, and S. Trdan Uncertainties in regional modelling of climate change impact in future: an example of thrips tabaci lindeman in Slovenia
			M. Bozic, O. Antonic, R. Pernar, J. Cavlovic, and S. D. Jelaska Modelling the damage status of silver fir trees (Abies alba Mill.) on the basis of ecological and stand factors
			O. Chertov, A. Gorbushina, B. Deventer On modelling a microcolonial black fungi growth on rock surfaces
			G. Cossarini, P. Lermusiaux, and C. Solidoro Using data assimilation for investigating the spatial and temporal variability of the trophic state in the Venice lagoon.
			P. Drechsler and D. Tiede Modelling the spread of neolithic herders over the Arabian Peninsula
			A. Garnier, A. Deville, and J. Lecomte Using matrix population models to assess environmental risks of transgene escape via feral oilseed rape
			D. K. Gattie, J. R. Schramski, S. R. Borrett, B. C. Patten, and H. J. Turk Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 2. Environ analysis of a seven-compartment model of nitrogen flow in the Neuse river estuary, USA: The static case
			A. Hammer and J. W. Pitchford Modelling mixotrophy
			S. Hill, E. Murphy, K. Reid, and P. Trathan Asking the monkey about the organ grinder: What monitoring predators reveals about prey availability in a model ecosystem
			T. Hiltunen, J. Laakso, and V. Kaitala Interactions between environmental noise and immigration rate control patterns of species diversity
			I. Janekovic, N. Skakelja, and T. Legovic Carrying capacity for aquaculture in the Velebit Channel (Adriatic Sea)
			I. Janekovic, O. Antonic, J. Krizan, D. Bukovec, and T. Bakran-Petricioli Modelling basic physical parameters in Adriatic sea as the basis for marine habitats mapping
			S. D. Jelaska, O. Antonic, J. Krizan, and M. Bozic Responses of forest herbs to available understory light measured with hemispherical photographs in silver fir – beech forest in Croatia
			D. L. Johnson, P. Bettinger, and K. N. Johnson Spatial forest plan development in the presence of northern spotted owls
			M. Jurc, M. Perko, S. Dzeroski, D. Demsar, and B. Hrasovec Modeling two spruce bark beetle populations (Scolytidae: Ips typographus, Pityogenes chalcographus) in southwestern Slovenia: A tool in the management of economicaly important species
			V. Krivtsov, P. Dacombe, C. Banks, and S. Heaven Achieving sustainability of waste management in Southampton (UK): A case study within the framework of industrial ecology
			V. I. Kulagina Soils of islands of kuibyshev reservoir and opportunity of modeling of processes, occurring in them
			J. Laakso, V. Kaitala, and E. Ranta Population dynamic consequences of adaptive growth rate in fluctuating environment
			D. Matossian and Y. G. Matsinos Modelling post fire succession in a Mediterranean forest: Implications from a Markovian approach
			Y. G. Matsinos and A. D. Mazaris A simulation study for population viability of sea turtles; the role of nest census data for population trends
			A. S. Komarov The cellular automata model of two-species plant community with spatial interaction between species
			N. V. Mikhailova, A. S. Komarov, and A. V. Mikhailov Application of cellular automata modeling for plants invasion model
			L. V. Nedorezov, A. M. Sadykov Isolated population dynamics with periodic disturbances
			B. C. Patten, J. R. Schramski, D. K. Gattie, H. J. Turk, S. J. Whipple, S. R. Borrett, and B. D. Fath Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 6. Distributed control in the environ networks of a seven-compartment model of nitrogen flow in the Neuse river estuary; USA: Time series analysis
			T. Smieszek, P. Peter, and U. Müller-Herold A simple assessment model for precautionary pre-selection of environmental chemicals with respect to global cold condensation
			F. Torrens Large global carbon dioxide model for different landscapes
			S. J. Whipple, S. R. Borrett, and B. C. Patten Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 4. Comparative environ analysis of a seven-compartment model of nitrogen flow in the Neuse river estuary: Time series analysis
			N. Zeleznik, I. Mele, and B. Petkovsek PA/SA for a LILW repository in Slovenia - Modeling of influence
			EAML
			T. Bakran-Petricioli, O. Antonic, D. Bukovec, D. Petricioli, and I. Janekovic Modelling spatial distribution of Croatian marine habitats
			G. Corani and M. Gatto Model selection in demographic time series using VC-bounds
			F. Le Ber, J.-F. Mari, M. Benoit, C. Mignolet, and C. Schott CARROTAGE: A software for mining land-use data
			Y. Pachepsky, F. Pierson, and M. Weltz Using regression trees to estimate surface water runoff and soil erosion for rangelands
			A. Pasini, F. Ameli, and M. Lore Radon forecasting in the low atmosphere by neural network modelling and estimation of the stable layer depth
			M. Sulkava and J. Tikka Sparse regression for analyzing the development of foliar nutrient concentrations in coniferous trees
			J. Zabkar, R. Zabkar, D. Vladusic, D. Cemas, D. Suc, and I. Bratko Q2 prediction of ozone concentrations

Thursday - September 30

	08:30 - 09:30   Invited talk
			Broder Breckling, University of Bremen, Germany Individual-based models as tools for ecological theory and application [abstract] [slides]
	09:35 - 10:00   Presentation
			A. Colomb, J. Le Fur, and D. Gascuel MOOVES: An individual-based model to study the functioning of a tropical ecosystem and its reaction to fishing pressure [slides]
	10:00 - 10:30   Coffee break
	10:30 - 12:10   Presentations
			A. D. Mazaris and Y. G. Matsinos Investigating the effect of temporal variation at reproductive performance of green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) by using an individual based model [slides]
			C. Gaucherel, J. B. Pichancourt, V. Viaud, F. Burel, and J. Baudry A domain-specific language for landscape modelling: The Brittany agricultural mosaic as a case study [slides]
			K. N. Johnson, T. A. Spies, P. Bettinger, and G. H. Reeves Simulating the implications of alternative policies for a large forested landscape [slides]
			A. Luoma, E. Ranta, and V. Kaitala Significance of landscape structure on moose population management [slides]
	12:10 - 13:30   Lunch break
	13:30 - 14:45   Presentations
			J. R. Schramski, D. K. Gattie, B. C. Patten, S. J. Whipple, H. J. Turk, S. R. Borrett, and B. D. Fath Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 5. Distributed control in the environ networks of a seven-compartment model of nitrogen flow in the Neuse river estuary; USA: Static analysis [slides]
			O. Chertov, A. Komarov, A. Loukianov, A. Mikhailov, M. Nadporozhskaya, and E. Zubkova The use of forest ecosystem model EFIMOD for research and practical implementation at forest stand local and regional levels [slides]
			A. V. Mikhailov, A. S. Komarov, and O. G. Chertov Simulation modelling of forest ecosystem development under the different forest management scenarios [slides]
	14:45 - 15:15   Coffee break
	15:15 - 16:05   Presentations
			C. Damgaard Modelling ecological absence-presence data along an environmental gradient [slides]
			M. Sekine, M. Watanabe, M. Ukita, T. Imai, and T. Higuchi Modeling fish migration path in a river based on its environmental preference [slides]
	16:05 - 16:55   ECEM Community meeting
	17:30   Excursion to Bohinj

Friday - October 1

	08:30 - 09:30   Invited talk
			Bai-Lian Li, University of California Riverside, USA Modeling ecological complexity: Challenges and opportunities [abstract] [slides]
	09:35 - 10:00   Ecosystems complexity workshop report [slides]
	10:00 - 10:30   Coffee break
	10:30 - 12:10   Presentations
			B. C. Patten, S. Bata, S. R. Borrett, B. D. Fath, D. K. Gattie, J. R. Schramski, H. J. Turk, and S. J. Whipple Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 1. Environs and network environ analysis: Introduction and overview [slides]
			S. R. Borrett, S. J. Whipple, and B. C. Patten Indirect effects and distributed control in ecosystems: 3. Temporal variation of indirect effects in a seven-compartment model of nitrogen flow in the Neuse river estuary, USA: Time series analysis [slides]
			S. Allesina, A. Bodini and C. Bondavalli Secondary extinctions in ecological networks: Bottlenecks unveiled [slides]
			V. Krivtsov Analysis of indirect effects in a freshwater ecosystem [slides]
	12:10 - 13:30   Lunch break
	13:30 - 15:10   Presentations
			D. Kraft Modelling and evaluating climate-change-caused changes of land use in north-west Germany [slides]
			Z. Crepinsek, L. Kajfez-Bogataj, and K. Bergant Modelling of weather variability effect on fitophenology [slides]
			L. Zadnik-Stirn Integrating the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process with dynamic programming approach for determining the optimal forest management decisions [slides]
			J. Babic and M. Debeljak Modelling optimization of solar salt production using emergy approach [slides]
	16:00   Farewell party at Bled Castle