FTPP Annual meeting 2024
The 2024 FTPP Annual Meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park in Birmingham, Alabama, from Wednesday, May 8 to Friday, May 10, 2024.
Registration
Visit the link below to register for the FTPP Annual Meeting.
- Please note to only use the link below to register for the event and proceed to the hotel reservation page, as this is the official registration webpage for FTPP participants.
- Alternatively, please register for the event with the link below first and then call the hotel to reserve your room (205) 967-2700. Mention the group “NSF EPSCoR FTPP Annual Meeting”.
- For payment reimbursement, please reach out to your prospective FTPP University.
Agenda
Check-in at the Doubletree for your room will be at 4:00 pm (or after).
Check-out at the DoubleTree for your room will be at 11:00 am (or earlier).
Lodging
The DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park in Birmingham is located in the business district of Birmingham, Alabama, within a 5-minute drive of Grandview Medical Center and Cahaba River. This upscale hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Summit. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Travel Information
Hotel address
8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, AL 35243, USA
Nearby international airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Local Attractions
Birmingham, Alabama, offers a variety of attractions for all interests. History buffs can explore the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, while art lovers can visit the Birmingham Museum of Art. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Red Mountain Park’s scenic trails. With its rich history, culture, and natural beauty, Birmingham has something for everyone to enjoy.
Local Restaurants
Birmingham, Alabama, is a food lover’s paradise, with a wide range of dining options. Whether you’re craving classic Southern barbecue or gourmet cuisine, Birmingham has something for everyone. Popular spots like Saw’s BBQ serve delicious smoked meats, while OvenBird offers inventive dishes for those seeking something unique. With many great restaurants to explore, Birmingham guarantees a tasty experience for all.
Guest speakers
DR. Emil Jovanov
Dr. Emil Jovanov is Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He received his Dipl. Ing. and M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, and PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Belgrade. He is recognized as the originator of the concept of wireless body area networks for health monitoring and he is one of the leaders in the field of wearable health monitoring. His research interests include Wearable health monitoring, IoT (Internet of Things), wireless and sensor networks, ubiquitous and mobile computing, and biomedical signal processing. Dr. Emil Jovanov is promoted to IEEE Fellow for his contributions in the development of wearable health monitoring systems, and serves as a member of IEEE EMBS Technical Committee on Wearable Biomedical Sensors and Systems, IEEE Open Access Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, and IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems, and Editorial Board member of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. He received 2014 Innovator of the Year Award, and his smart pill bottle patent was featured in the “101 Rocket City Inventions” exhibition in the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL for more than five years. He published more than 230 papers, 18 book chapters, and 13 U.S. patents.
DR. John Mecikalski
As a Professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Dr. Mecikalski has been involved in a number of NASA, NOAA, USGS, NSF, DoD and DoE projects since 2004, and has a wide breadth of knowledge in Earth systems datasets, satellite-based algorithm development. Dr. Mecikalski was the Chair of the Atmospheric and Earth Science Department from May 2018 to May 2023. Dr. Mecikalski’s research has been heavily focused on uses of visible and thermal infrared observations, with an emphasis on the use of high temporal resolution (1-5 min) geostationary satellite datasets for cloud process studies.
Poster & 3-minute flash talk competitions
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