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Abstract. Given the absence of simple tools for modeling Planning and Scheduling problems, as well as the inability of Business Process Management for the anticipated planning of processes, this paper presents a transformation from XPDL process model diagrams into a hierarchical extension of the PDDL planning language, using the concept of workflow patterns as base of the translation process. The proposed architecture is evaluated within a specific teamwork project management scenario: the allocation of human resources and web services for the development of online courses in an e-learning center. 1

ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan de Universiteit Twente, op gezag van de rector magnificus, prof.dr. H. Brinksma, volgens besluit van het College voor Promoties in het openbaar te verdedigen