Edited by C.H. Dagli

Proceedings of the ANNIE Conference, November 2004, St. Louis,Missouri. The newest volume in this series presents refereed papersin the following categories and their applications in theengineering domain: Neural Networks; Complex Networks; EvolutionaryProgramming; Data Mining; Fuzzy Logic; Adaptive Control; PatternRecognition; Smart Engineering System Design. These papers areintended to provide a forum for researchers in the field toexchange ideas on smart engineering system design.