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ICLP DC 2020 - 16th Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming
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The 16th Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming provides students
with the opportunity to present and discuss their research directions,
and to obtain feedback from both peers and experts in the field. The
preliminary website of the DC can be found at:
https://sites.google.com/view/iclp-dc-2020/iclp-2020-doctoral-consortium
The DC will take place during the 36th International Conference on Logic
Programming (ICLP) https://iclp2020.unical.it/ (September 18-24, 2020),
hosted by the University of Calabria, Italy, as a fully virtual event.
The best paper from the DC will be given the opportunity to make a
presentation in a session of the main ICLP conference.
We aim to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of students
participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.
Important Dates
Paper submission: July 11, 2020
Notification: July 25, 2020
Camera-ready copy: August 6, 2020
DC presentations: Sunday, September 20, 2020 (fully virtual event)
However, DC students are highly recommended to attend the Autumn School
on Logic Programming and Constraint Programming on: Friday and Saturday,
September 18-19, 2020:
https://sites.google.com/view/iclp-dc-2020/autumn-school-on-logic-programming
Audience
The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
though we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students currently in a
Master's program and interested in doctoral studies). Students at any
stage in their doctoral studies are encouraged to apply for
participation in the DC. 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 Logic and Constraint Logic Programming
Sequential and Parallel Implementation Technology
Static and Dynamic Analysis, Abstract Interpretation, Compilation
Technology, Verification
Logic-based Paradigms (e.g., Answer Set Programming, Concurrent Logic
Programming, Inductive Logic Programming)
Innovative Applications of Logic Programming
Submissions by students who have presented their work at previous ICLP
DC editions are allowed, but should occur only if there are substantial
changes or improvements to the student's work. The DC offers
participants a convenient, more informal way to interact with
established researchers and fellow students, through presentations,
question-answer sessions, panel discussions, and invited presentations.
The Doctoral Consortium will also 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.
Discussants
Renowned experts and researchers in the fields of logic and constraint
programming will join in evaluating submissions and will participate in
the DC, providing valuable feedback to DC participants.
Goals
To provide doctoral students working in the fields of logic and
constraint programming with a friendly and open forum to present their
research ideas, listen to ongoing work from peer students, and receive
constructive feedback.
To provide students with relevant information about important issues for
doctoral candidates and future academics.
To develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of
collaborative research.
To support a new generation of researchers with information and advice
on academic, research, industrial, and non-traditional career paths.
Submission Details
The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program,
however Master's students who are actively involved in research (please
see the list of topics below) can also participate in the DC program.
Applicants are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic
and constraint programming.
Topics included, but not limited to:
Foundations: Semantics, Formalisms, Nonmonotonic reasoning, Knowledge
representation.
Languages: Concurrency, Objects, Coordination, Mobility, Higher Order,
Types, Modes, Assertions, Modules, Meta-programming, Logic-based
domain-specific languages, Programming Techniques.
Declarative programming: Declarative program development, Analysis, Type
and mode inference, Partial evaluation, Abstract interpretation,
Transformation, Validation, Verification, Debugging, Profiling, Testing,
Execution visualization.
Implementation: Virtual machines, Compilation, Memory management,
Parallel/distributed execution, Constraint handling rules, Tabling,
Foreign interfaces, User interfaces.
Related Paradigms and Synergies: Inductive and Co-inductive Logic
Programming, Constraint Logic Programming, Answer Set Programming,
Interaction with SAT, SMT and CSP solvers, Logic programming techniques
for type inference and theorem proving, Argumentation, Probabilistic
Logic Programming, Relations to object-oriented and Functional programming.
Applications: Databases, Big Data, Data integration and federation,
Software engineering, Natural language processing, Web and Semantic Web,
Agents, Artificial intelligence, Computational life sciences, Education,
Cybersecurity, and Robotics.
Submissions of the research summary must be made in EPTCS format
(http://info.eptcs.org/) and submitted via EasyChair. All papers must be
written in English and should be between 5 and 10 pages. For all
accepted DC papers, the student is required to attend the DC program and
give a presentation during the DC. A program committee consisting of
experts in various areas related to logic and constraint programming
reviews the submissions. Papers are reviewed by at least two, and
usually three, referees.
The submission package should consist of the research summary in the
format mentioned above, a short vita or cover letter of the applicant, a
letter of recommendation from applicant's faculty advisor, and one
paragraph statement outlining how the school will benefit the applicant.
All material is to be submitted electronically, in PDF format on the
Easychair system.
Easychair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iclp20200
(Doctoral Consortium track)
Research summary (make sure to include your complete name, address, and
affiliation):
The body of your research summary (no more than 10 pages, but 5 is fine
as well!) should provide a clear overview of your research, its
potential impact, and its current status. You are encouraged to include
the following sections:
Introduction and problem description
Background and overview of the existing literature
Goal of the research
Current status of the research
Preliminary results accomplished (if any)
Open issues and expected achievements
Bibliographical references
Review Criteria
The DC program committee will select participants based on their
anticipated contribution to the DC objectives. Participants typically
have settled on their thesis directions and have their research proposal
accepted by their thesis committee. Students will be selected based on
clarity and completeness of their submission package, relevance of their
research area w.r.t. the focus of ICLP, stage of research,
recommendation letter, and evidence of promise towards a successful
career in research and academia, such as published papers or technical
reports.
Registration
Registration is part of the ICLP 2020 registration.
Registration costs for ICLP will be lower than usual since it is virtual
this year. We aim to find sponsoring to cover the registration cost of
students participating in the DC, but this still has to be confirmed.
Program co-chairs
Bart Bogaerts, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Daniela Inclezan, Miami University
Program Committee
Carmine Dodaro, University of Calabria
Jorge Fandinno, Potsdam University
Fabio Fioravanti, University of Chieti-Pescara
Paul Fodor, Stony Brook University
Martin Gebser, University of Klagenfurt
Jose F. Morales, IMDEA Software Research Institute
Zeynep G. Saribatur, Vienna University of Technology
Frank Valencia, LIX, Ecole Polytechnique
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