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Pikoulas J, Buchanan WJ, Mannion M, Triantafyllopoulos K. An agent-based Bayesian forecasting model for enhanced network security. [Conference Paper] Proceedings. Eighth Annual IEEE International Conference and Workshop On the Engineering of Computer Based Systems-ECBS 2001. IEEE Comput. Soc. 2001, pp.247-54. Los Alamitos, CA, USA.[Abstract][Full Details]


Pikoulas J, Buchanan WJ and Triantafyllopoulos K, "An Intelligent Intrusion Detection Environment using Software Agents", Thirteenth International Conference Software & Systems Engineering and their Applications, Paris, December 2000.

Lewis O, Mannion M and Buchanan WJ, "Performance Issues of Variability Design for Embedded System Product Lines", 22nd International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), Limerick, June 2000.

Buchanan WJ, Naylor M, Scott AV, “Enhancing network management using mobile agents”, Proceedings Seventh IEEE International Conference and Workshop on the Engineering of Computer Based Systems (ECBS 2000). IEEE Comput. Soc. 2000, pp.218-226. (TOC).  

Scott AV, Buchanan WJ, “Truly distributed control systems using fieldbus technology”, Proceedings Seventh IEEE International Conference and Workshop on the Engineering of Computer Based Systems (ECBS 2000). IEEE Comput. Soc. 2000, pp.165-173. (TOC).  

Pikoulas J, Mannion M, Buchanan WJ, ”Software agents and computer network security”, Proceedings Seventh IEEE International Conference and Workshop on the Engineering of Computer Based Systems (ECBS 2000). IEEE Comput. Soc. 2000, pp.211-217. (TOC).  

I don't know if anyone has tried to run Windows on a 286 machine, but frankly I'd rather have knitting needles in my eyes.
Aaron Goldberg, of International Data Corp.

Pearson W and Buchanan WJ, "Intelligent Methods in Industrial Control", EPSRC PREP 99.

Buchanan WJ, “Analysis of Electromagnetic Field Propagation with 3D FDTD and Parallel Processing”, PhD thesis, April 1996.

Buchanan WJ and Cordiner S, "Turbocompressor Control using Fuzzy Logic", EPSRC Neural Networks Symposium, University of Edinburgh, Sep. 1996.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, “Machine independent algorithm for concurrent finite-element problems”, Third International IEE Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics (Conf. Publ. No.420). IEE. 1996, pp.17-20. London, UK.

Buchanan WJ, "Software Engineering for Electronic Engineers from an Applied Viewpoint", International Conference on Software Engineering in HE, University of Southampton, December 1994.

Ethernet (n): something used to catch the etherbunny
Anon.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, Arnold JM, “Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high-speed pulse propagation”, Ninth International IEE Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility (Conf. Publ. No.396). IEE. 1994, pp.287-91. London, UK.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta and JM Arnold, "3D FDTD Method in a Microstrip Antenna's Near-Field Simulation", Second International Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics, April 1994.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, “Simulation of electromagnetic pulse propagation in three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method using parallel processing techniques”. Second International Conference on Software for Electrical Engineering Analysis and Design, Electrosoft/93. Comput. Mech. Publications. 1993, pp.11-19. Southampton, UK.

Buchanan WK and Gupta, “Enhancements for the 3D FDTD Method, UKSI Antenna Symposium, Queen Mary’s and Westfield College, July 1993, FDTD (Antennas) Section, July 1993.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta, "Simulation of near-field radiation for a Microstrip antenna using the 3D FDTD method", NRSC 93, University of Leeds, April 1993.

I think Windows 3.0 will get a lot of attention; people will check it out, and before long they'll all drift back to raw DOS. Once in a while they'll boot Windows for some specific purpose, but many will put it in the closet with the Commodore 64
John Dvorak.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta and JM Arnold, “Simulation of radiation from a microstrip antenna using three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method”, Eighth International IEE Conference on Antennas and Propagation (Conf. Publ. No.370). IEE. 1993, pp.639-642 vol.2. London, UK.  

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta "Computers as Applied to Time-Domain Methods in Electrical Engineering", World Conference on Engineering Education, University of Portsmouth, UK. 20-25 September 1992.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta "Parallel Processing of the Three-Dimensional Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method", NRSC, University of Bradford, July 1992.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta, “Simulation of three-dimensional finite-difference time domain method on limited memory systems”, International IEE Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics (Conf. Publ. No.350). IEE. 1991, pp.75-78. London, UK.

Take old bugs out, put new ones in.
The Definition of an Upgrade

Buchanan WJ, “Microwaves in the laboratory”, IEE Colloquium on 'Teaching Antennas and Propagation to Undergraduates' (Digest No.84). IEE. 1988, pp.10-12. London, UK.

Buchanan WJ and Scott AV, “Mobile Agent Development”, Visual Systems Journal, Accepted. To be published.

Buchanan WJand Wang H, “Speed Enhancements for the RSA Method”, ACM Journal of Experimental Algorithmics. Submitted.

Buchanan WJ, “Agents Take The Load”, Computer Bulletin (BCS), Vol. 2, Part 1, pp.20-22, Leading Edge Article, Vol. 2, No. 3, May 2000.

Buchanan WJand Naylor M, “Mobile Agents in Network Management”, Visual Systems Journal, January 2000.

Buchanan WJ, “Compression Techniques for Real-Time Signals”, Computer Bulletin (BCS), Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.32, January 2000.

Scott A and Buchanan WJ, "Investigation, Analysis and Determination of Inclusions in High-Tolerance Board Design”, Journal of the Institute of Circuit Technology, Vol. 26, No. 2, January 2000, pp.7-9.

Scott AV, Buchanan WJ, “Excluding inclusions PCB inspection”, IEE Journal of Manufacturing Engineer, vol.78, no.4, Aug. 1999, pp.154-156. Publisher: IEE, UK.

"We were called computer nerds. Anyone who spends their life on a computer is pretty unusual."
Bill Gates

Buchanan WJ, Scott AV. Tadpole inclusions in laminate structures PCB AOI”, Printed Circuit Fabrication, vol.22, no.11, Nov. 1999, pp.58-62. Publisher: Miller Freeman, USA.

Buchanan WJ, Scott AV, “AOI false rejects PCB manufacture”, Printed Circuit Fabrication, vol.22, no.10, Oct. 1999, pp.34-37. Publisher: Miller Freeman, USA.

Buchanan WJ, "Fieldbus: Truly Distributed Systems", Institute of Measurement and Control Journal, Submitted.

Buchanan WJ, "Java Sockets and Integration with HTTP", Visual Systems Journal, April 1999.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, "A Novel Parallel Processing Synchronisation Method for Observing Electric Fields in and around PCBs", International Journal of Electronics, Jan. 1997, Vol. 82, No 1, pp.61-67, ISSN 0020-7217.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, “Prediction of electric fields in and around PCBs-3D finite-difference time-domain approach with parallel processing”, Advances in Engineering Software, vol.23, no.2, 1995, pp.111-114. UK.

DOS will be with us forever. We've learned how passionate people are about DOS.
Brad Silverberg, Microsoft Vice President (1991)

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta, ”Prediction of electric fields from conductors on a PCB by 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method”, Engineering Science & Education Journal, vol.4, no.4, Aug. 1995, pp.177-82. UK. Nominated for Top Paper.

Buchanan WJ, “An applied viewpoint on software engineering for electrical and electronic engineers”, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol.32, no.3, July 1995, pp.223-34. UK.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta, “Use of computers in the teaching of electronics: a survey”, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol.31, no.2, April 1994, pp.128-37. UK.

Buchanan WJ, Gupta NK, “Parallel processing techniques in EMP propagation using 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method”, Advances in Engineering Software, vol.18, no.3, 1993, pp.149-59. UK.

Buchanan WJ, NK Gupta, "Maxwell's Equations in the 21st Century”, IJEEE, Vol. 30, No. 4, October 1993, pp.343-353.