Raman ParanjapeRaman B. Paranjape completed the BSc (1981), MSc (1984), and PhD (1989) degrees at the University of Alberta (Canada). His research interests are in both physical and software agent systems. Research in physical systems has focused on the developmentof sensor systems and new technologies in image and signal processing for real world application in robotics and automated systems for team formation using both passive and active sonar arrays. Research in software agents is focused on analysis and retrieval of medical data from distributed databases and modeling of agent and human societies. Dr. Paranjape has worked as Research Scientist, Software Engineer, Project Leader, and Project Manager in Canadian Industry. He joined the University of Regina in 1997, and is currently the Professor of Electronic Systems Engineering and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Communities. Read More Read Less