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From: Axel Ruhe <ruhe@nada.kth.se>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:10:34 +0100
Subject: Germund Dahlquist
Germund Dahlquist passed away on February 8, a few weeks after his 80th
birthday. He suffered from a heart condition and had major surgery
in November 2004.
He started his career as an applied mathematician with
Matematikmaskinnämnden (Swedish board of computing machinery)
1949-59. There he was active with the Swedish computer BESK, a sister
of the first generation von Neumann Princeton computer. During that
time, he was involved in the first successful numerical weather
prediction, predicting a change in the weather during Dalamanövern (A
large military excercise) in September 1954.
From 1959 until and over his retirement in 1990, he has been at KTH
(Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm, where he started what
became NADA (Department of Numerical Analysis and Computer
Science). He educated 31 graduate students in a wide range of topics,
and they have until now seen the graduation of 69 academic
grandchildren of Germund. He has made several long or short time
excursions, including a regular appointment at Stanford 1982-86. He
became an honorary doctor at Hamburg, Helsinki and Linköping.
His central contribution was to numerical treatment of initial value
problems for ordinary differential equations. His first study of
numerical instability was presented at a GAMM meeting in Freiburg,
1951, where he showed the weak instability of the explicit mid point
rule. In his thesis 1958, he laid the ground for the study of linear
multistep methods. A-stability was introduced in a paper in BIT 1963,
and this led to the long study of stiff equations. His monograph with
Björck, Numerical Methods from 1974, has became the standard text for a
long time.
It is however not his mathematics but his personality, that has given
Germund Dahlquist such a profound influence. His catching enthusiasm
for trying something new, together with his positive attitude towards
whoever he met, has given a lasting impression to generations of
numerical analysts all over the World.
Axel Ruhe
Professor of Numerical Analysis
NADA, KTH, SE-10044 STOCKHOLM
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From: A. G. Bogardo <bogardo@siam.org>
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 17:23:25 -0500
Subject: Lee A. Segel
Announcing a repository for contributed remembrances of Lee A. Segel
(find link at http://www.siam.org/siags/siagls/lee_segel)
The communities of Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology grieve
for the sudden, untimely loss of a great leader, who was admired and
loved by so many of us. Lee A. Segel, of the Weizmann Institute of
Science passed away on January 31, 2005. His brief intense battle with
illness came unexpectedly, during what had been the prime of an early
retirement. Until that illness robbed us of our friend, mentor, and
colleague, Lee was at the peak of his active life. His passions included
scientific research with many collaborators world-wide, mentoring and
training of young scientists, wide ranging interests in mathematics,
biology, science as well as a concern for the people he knew, their lives
and their families and their stories.
Lee A. Segel is known to many of us as a leading scholar in Applied
Mathematics: his books with CC Lin have been gold standards in the
teaching of modeling, continuum mechanics, and asymptotic methods. (One
of these books is a longstanding SIAM classic.) Lee was also
a pioneer of modern Mathematical Biology. His work spans more
than three decades in this field, with huge impact. He was amongst the
earliest promoters of the need for close contact between theoretical and
experimental biology. He fostered the appreciation of modeling by
biologists, and of biology by mathematicians. Lee Segel wrote many papers
in mathematical biology, and was the author of a handful of books based
on his teaching at the Weizmann Institute and elsewhere. His work has led to
the creation of new mathematics and computational tools for investigating
riches of biological behavior. His research on pattern formation and
morphogenesis has been seminal in launching a burgeoning field at the
intersection of biology, mathematics, and computation. He was amongst the
forefathers of the field now known as theoretical immunology.
Lee was an athletic and physically fit individual. His energy and love of
the outdoors, and his physical stamina, often put younger hikers to
shame. He was equally comfortable in the office, the classroom, the tennis
court, the canoe, or the hills and trails of Santa Fe, where he spent many a
summer. Lee had a rich family and personal life, and a huge following of
friends and colleagues. Particularly noted for his wisdom, wit and subtle
humor, Lee was a humanist, whose presence at any event, scientific or
otherwise, made for an aura of collegiality and inclusion. He has taught
us many lessons in how to build a community where mutual interests and
mutual respect coexist in harmony, regardless of conflicting points of
view, divergent approaches, or competitive goals.
In life, Lee influenced many members of our communities. His premature
death has affected us deeply.
The SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences, (of which Lee Segel has been
chair until his recent passing) has agreed to dedicate part of its
website to a repository for remembrances about Lee. We welcome
contributions from members, friends, former students, and colleagues
who wish to share their reminiscences and stories of Lee with each
other, and with our community.
Contributions should be submitted to
http://www.siam.org/siags/siagls/lee_segel/tribute_form.htm
The preceding was composed by Leah Edelstein-Keshet, a former student of
Lee Segel.
John Rinzel, Chair
SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences
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From: Fuzhen Zhang <zhang@nova.edu>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:28:16 -0500
Subject: New Book on Generalized Inverses
A new book
"Generalized Inverses: Theory and Computations"
(Graduate Series in Mathematics #5)
by Guorong Wang, Yimin Wei, and Sanzheng Qiao
has just been published by Science Press (Beijing/New York).
ISBN 7-03-012437-5. pp.294. 2004.
The book is written for the researchers in the fields of
matrix theory, numerical linear algebra, parallel computations
and particularly the generalized inverses with applications.
It can also be used as a text or reference for a graduate
course. Prerequisites are basic linear algebra, matrix
theory and functional analysis.
Contents of the book.
Preface
List of Notations
Chapter 1 Equation Solving Generalized Inverses
Chapter 2 Drazin Inverse
Chapter 3 The Generalization of Cramer Rule and
the Minors of the 3.1 Generalized Inverses
Chapter 4 The Reverse Order Law and Forward Order Law
for the Generalized Inverses A(2)T,S
Chapter 5 Computational Aspects of the Generalized Inverses
Chapter 6 The parallel Algorithms for Computing
the Generalized Inverses
Chapter 7 Perturbation Analysis of the Moore-Penrose
Inverse and the Weighted Moore-Penrose Inverse
Chapter 8 Perturbation Analysis of the Drazin Inverse and
the Group Inverse
Chapter 9 The Moore-Penrose Inverse of Linear Operators
Chapter 10 Drazin Inverse of Operators
Chapter 11 W-weighted Drazin Inverse of Operators
References
Index
For more information about the book, please contact
Dr. Yimin Wei (Fudan University, China) at
Wei Yimin [ymwei_cn@yahoo.com] or visit
http://www.sciencep.com
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From: Miriam de Koning <M.Koning@elsevier.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 13:46:57 -0000
Subject: New Book on Functional Analysis and Operator Theory
New Book by Elsevier:
Applications of Functional Analysis and Operator Theory, by V. Hutson,
J.S. Pym and M.J. Cloud
ISBN:0-444-51790-1
MISE Volume 200
Functional analysis is a powerful tool when applied to mathematical
problems arising from physical situations. This book provides, by careful
selection of material, a collection of concepts and techniques essential
for the modern practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the solution of
equations (including nonlinear and partial differential equations). The
assumed background is limited to elementary real variable theory and
finite-dimensional vector spaces.
Key Features
· Provides an ideal transition between introductory math courses and
advanced graduate study in applied mathematics, the physical sciences, or
engineering.
· Gives the reader a keen understanding of applied functional analysis,
building progressively from simple background material to the deepest and
most significant results.
· Introduces each new topic with a clear, concise explanation.
· Includes numerous examples linking fundamental principles with
applications.
· Solidifies the reader's understanding with numerous end-of-chapter
problems.
Audience: Graduate and prost-graduate students, researchers, teachers and
professors.
432 Pages, Hardbound
Imprint: Elsevier
Publication Date: 14 February 2005
Price: £110.00 / $176.00 / EUR160.00
Link: http://www.elsevier.com/inca/705018
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From: Jan Chleboun <chleb@math.cas.cz>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:09:50 +0100 (CET)
Subject: New Book on Uncertain Input Data
Uncertain Input Data Problems and the Worst Scenario Method
by Ivan Hlavacek, Jan Chleboun, and Ivo Babuska;
North-Holland Series in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Volume 46,
Elsevier, Amsterdam, December 2004.
Hardback, xxvi+458 pages, ISBN: 0-444-51435-X
This book deals with the impact of uncertainty in input data on the
outputs of mathematical models. Uncertain inputs as scalars, tensors,
functions, or domain boundaries are considered. In practical terms,
material parameters or constitutive laws, for instance, are uncertain, and
quantities as local temperature, local mechanical stress, or local
displacement are monitored. The goal of the worst scenario method is to
extremize the quantity over the set of uncertain input data.
A general mathematical scheme of the worst scenario method, including
approximation by finite element methods, is presented, and then applied to
various state problems modeled by differential equations or variational
inequalities: nonlinear heat flow, Timoshenko beam vibration and buckling,
plate buckling, contact problems in elasticity and thermoelasticity with
and without friction, and various models of plastic deformation, to list
some of the topics. Dozens of examples, figures, and tables are included.
More details can be found at
http://books.elsevier.com/elsevier/?isbn=044451435X
Jan Chleboun
Mathematical Institute
Academy of Sciences
Zitna 25 ( TeX: \v{Z}itn\'a )
115 67 Prague 1
Czech Republic
e-mail: chleb@math.cas.cz
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From: Peter J. Olver <olver@math.umn.edu>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 16:17:02 -0600
Subject: New Book on Applied Linear Algebra
Just published:
Applied Linear Algebra
Peter J. Olver, University of Minnesota
Cheri Shakiban, University of St. Thomas
ISBN: 0131473824
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
For in-depth Linear Algebra courses that focus on applications. This
text aims to teach basic methods and algorithms used in modern, real
problems that are likely to be encountered by mathematics, engineering
and science students - and to foster understanding of why mathematical
techniques work and how they can be derived from first principles.
The authors present applications and numerical methods hand in hand with
theory, leading students through the reasoning that leads to the
important results, and provide theorems and proofs where needed. Because
no previous exposure to linear algebra is assumed, the text can be used
for a motivated entry-level class as well as advanced undergraduate and
beginning graduate engineering/applied math students.
Table of contents: http://www.math.umn.edu/~olver/book_/ala.pdf
Ordering info:
http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131473824,00.html
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From: Valerie Yaw <vyaw@cambridge.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:01:01 -0500
Subject: New Book on Collocation Methods for Volterra Integral Equations
Collocation Methods for Volterra Integral and Related Functional Equations
Hermann Brunner, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada
This is the first comprehensive introduction to collocation methods for
the numerical solution of initial-value problems for ordinary differential
equations, Volterra integral and integro-differential equations, and
various classes of more general functional equations. It guides the reader
from the "basics" to the current state-of-the-art level of the field,
describes important problems and directions for future research, and
highlights methods. The analysis includes numerous exercises and
applications to the modelling of physical and biological phenomena.
Contents:
1. The collocation method for ODEs: an introduction; 2. Volterra integral
equations with smooth kernels; 3. Volterra integro-differential equations
with smooth kernels; 4. Initial-value problems with non-vanishing delays;
5. Initial-value problems with proportional (vanishing) delays; 6.
Volterra integral equations with weakly singular kernels; 7. VIDEs with
weakly singular kernels; 8. Outlook: integral-algebraic equations and
beyond; 9. Epilogue.
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Applied and Computational Mathematics
$120.00 / 0-521-80615-1 / November 2004 / Hardback / 612 pages / 70 line
diagrams / 158 exercises / 57 worked examples
Please visit www.cambridge.org/0521806151 to order.
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From: Paul Saylor <saylor@cct.lsu.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:46:13 -0600
Subject: Numerical Analysis Speaker Series on the Access Grid
CCT NUMERICAL ANALYSIS SPEAKER SERIES ON THE ACCESS GRID
The Center for Computation and Technology at Louisiana State University
(LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operates a speaker series in numerical and
computational mathematics. (The LSU Department of Mathematics and
Department of Computer Science also support the series.) Talks are
broadcast on the Access Grid and are scheduled with some exceptions, at
9:30 AM CST in an attempt to balance time zones from California to
Europe. The most recent speaker, Monday, Jan. 31, was David Keyes of
Columbia University.
Upcoming participants include:
Feb. 25. Mike Holst, UCSD
Feb. 28. Craig Douglas, University of Kentucky
Mar. 7 Phil Collela, LBL
April 1. Michele Benzi, Emory University.
April 11. Mary Wheeler, University of Texas.
Basic information on the Access Grid (AG) is online at:
http://www.accessgrid.org/
This page is maintained by the Futures Lab within The Mathematics and
Computer Science Division at Argonne National Lab.
An excerpt from http://www.accessgrid.org/ states as follows:
The Access Grid is an ensemble of resources including multimedia
large-format displays, presentation and interactive environments, and
interfaces to Grid middleware and to visualization environments.
These resources are used to support group-to-group interactions across
the Grid. For example, the Access Grid (AG) is used for large-scale
distributed meetings, collaborative work sessions, seminars, lectures,
tutorials, and training. The Access Grid thus differs from
desktop-to-desktop tools that focus on individual communication.
The Access Grid has over 1,500 users worldwide.
Among the options one finds upon surfing through the node is a list of AG
nodes in the USA:
http://www.accessgrid.org/community/nodes/nodes-us.html
A note on the Center. The CCT (http://www.cct.lsu.edu/) is part of a broad
effort to support growth in science and technology in the state of
Louisiana. The CCT was created and took on its identity in Fall, 2003 with
the appointment of Ed Seidel as Director. Seidel had been at the Albert
Einstein Institute (AEI) on Gravitation in Potsdam, Germany, where he led a
team on the simulation of the inspiral merger of binary black holes. Many
staff members from the AEI relocated in the CCT where the simulation
development continues.
As with almost all simulations in science and engineering, numerical
analysis and computational mathematics are fundamental, a fact that has led
to the establishment of the speaker series.
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From: Ben Fang <fanginc@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:54:33 -0800
Subject: Multi-Dimension Interpolation
In March and November 2003 as well as August 2004, we reported our simple,
powerful interpolation method for multi-dimensional space at Random Data
Interpolation Center (RDIC) at http://www.fanginc.com/main.htm .
The method can be applied to arbitrary dimensions (1D, 2D, 3D, ...10D,....)
in terms of Cartesian coordinates.
Today, more materials and modifications are posted at the same web site.
They include:
(1) Spatial Interpolation Comparison - 2004 Exercise (worldwide contest
organized by AI-GEOSTAT);
(2) Revised document on Dirac-Monte Carlo Method
(http://www.fanginc.com/rdic/texas2.doc)
(3) Updated FAQ page regarding the connection between our method and the
standard nonparametric kernel regression;
(4) RDIC upgraded and new GUI (graphical user interface) implemented;
(5) Free online access to our software for your 2-D interpolation application
(up to 200 input locations and 800 output locations);
(including DSAA - ASCII grid file generation for contouring and mapping)
Feedbacks are most welcome. Critical comments from the computing community
are appreciated.
Dr. Ben K.K. Fang
FANG, INC.
fanginc@gte.net
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From: Peter Moore <pmoore@mail.smu.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:06:05 -0600
Subject: Texas Finite Element Rodeo
The annual Texas Finite Element Rodeo will be held at Southern Methodist
University on March 4-5, 2005. Information about the rodeo can be found
at http://www.smu.edu/math/rodeo.html
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From: Brahim Amaziane <brahim.amaziane@univ-pau.fr>
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:29:25 +0100
Subject: Conference in Morocco on Modeling in Natural Resources
MAMERN'05 Final Call for Papers
International Conference on Approximation Methods
and Numerical Modeling in Environment and Natural Resources
Organized by University Mohammed I - Oujda, Morocco
University of Granada, Spain
& University of Pau and CNRS, France
May 9-11, Oujda, Morocco
http://lma.univ-pau.fr/meet/mamern/
Contact: mamern@univ-pau.fr
Main Topics:
- Approximation Methods
- Numerical Modeling of Flow in Porous Media
- Mathematical Analysis of Models in Porous Media
- Applications of Approximation and Modeling to Environment Sciences and
Natural Resources
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From: Richard W. Cottle <rwc@stanford.edu>
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:40:31 -0800
Subject: Conference at Stanford on Complementarity Problems
Dear Cleve:
I wonder if you would be so kind as to announce to the NETLIB audience
the International Conference on Complementarity Problems (ICCP05)
which will take place at Stanford University 9-12 August 2005. There is
a preliminary website at
www.stanford.edu/group/iccp05 .
Thank you and best regards,
Dick Cottle
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From: Augusto Micheletti <michelet@science.unitn.it>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:50:17 +0100
Subject: Conference in Italy on High Order Non-Oscillatory Methods
International Conference on
"High Order Non-Oscillatory Methods for Wave Propagation: Algorithms and
Applications"
Trento - Italy
April 4th to 8th 2005-02-08
Organizers: Prof. E.F. Toro (Trento) and Prof. C.D. Munz (Stuttgart)
Local organizers: Dr. M. Kaeser and Dr. V. Titarev
Plenary speakers
P. Bontoux (Marseille, France)
M. Dumbser (Stuttgart, Germany)
H. Igel (Munich, Germany)
M. Kaeser (Trento, Italy)
C.D. Munz (Stuttgart, Germany)
G. Russo (Catania, Italy)
W. Schroeder (Aachen, Germany)
C.W. Shu (Brown, USA)
Y. Takakura (Tokyo, Japan)
V. Titarev (Trento, Italy)
E.F. Toro (Trento, Italy)
J. van der Vegt (Twente, The Netherlands)
Extension of Abstract deadline to February 28, 2005
Themes of the conference and contributed papers:
Algorithm design, analysis and applications of non-linear schemes of
accuracy greater than two, following the finite difference, finite volume
and finite element approaches.
Further information you will find on our website
http://www.science.unitn.it/cirm/wavepropagation.html
Announcement:
http://www.science.unitn.it/cirm/WavePr.pdf
Conference Secretary
Mr. A. Micheletti, CIRM, Istituto Trentino di Cultura, I-38050 Povo
(Trento), Italy. Tel. +39-0461-881628,
Fax +39-0461-810629, e-mail: michelet@science.unitn.it
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From: Gerd Rapin <grapin@math.uni-goettingen.de>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:29:38 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Conference in Gottingen on Boundary and Interior Layers
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
International Conference on "Boundary and Interior Layers (BAIL)"
Organizers:
* G. Lube, G. Rapin (Institute for Numerical
and Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, Georg-August
University Göttingen)
* A. Dillmann, H.-J. Heinemann, C.-C. Rossow (Institute of
Aerodynamics and Flow Technology (AS), German Aerospace Center,
Braunschweig/Göttingen)
Time:
July 24th to July 28th, 2006
Deadline for Abstracts:
December 16th, 2005
Deadline for Early Registration:
May 16th, 2006
Conference Fee (Early Registration):
240 Euro (100 Euro for Students)
Topics:
* All aspects of computational and analytical methods for boundary and
interior layers, and singular perturbation problems are welcome.
Special emphasis is laid on the mathematical foundation of such
methods.
* Topics in fluid mechanics involving boundary and interior layers
are welcome, including flow modelling (stability,
laminar-turbulent transition, turbulence, ...), interactive
boundary layers, simulation of boundary layer in Navier-Stokes
solvers, boundary layer perturbation (vortices, wall
perturbations, ...), boundary layer receptivity and control.
* More generally, topics in any field in which boundary layers and
interior layers occur are welcome. In particular, multi-scale
problems are in the scope of the meeting.
Web-site:
http://www.math.uni-goettingen.de/bail/
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From: Adelia Sequeira <adelia.sequeira@math.ist.utl.pt>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 03:08:51 +0000
Subject: Conference in Portugal on Modelling of Physiological Flows
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
2nd International Symposium on
MODELLING of PHYSIOLOGICAL FLOWS - MPF 2005
March 31 - April 2, 2005
Hotel do Mar, Sesimbra, PORTUGAL
URL: http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/~mpf2005/
MPF 2005 is the 2nd Symposium of the HaeMOdel
<http://mox.polimi.it/haemodel/> EU projet. The 1st International
Symposium on Modelling of Physiological Flows
<http://iacs.epfl.ch/cmcs/MPF2003/> took place in September 1-3, 2003 at
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (Switzerland). MPF 2005 is
co-sponsored by CEMAT/IST and Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT).
The aim of the 2nd International Symposium on Modelling of Physiological
Flows is twofold: to gather researchers in various branches of Applied
Mathematics and Computational Fluid Dynamics with special focus on
bio-flows; to present recent advances and promote scientific discussions
on this challenging multidisciplinary field. As in many other fields of
applied sciences, mathematical and numerical models are about to play an
increasing role in biology and medicine. In particular, the mathematical
and numerical investigation of physiological flows, is destined to represent
one of the major mathematical challenges of the next decades. The Symposium
will have a broad scope and will include among others the following topics:
- Mathematical analysis and numerical simulation of flow in large arteries.
- Mathematical modelling of biochemical transport and activation.
- Multiscale models for the cardiovascular system.
- Non-Newtonian models for blood rheology.
- Respiratory flows.
*Invited Talks* will be given by the following experts:
D. Chapelle (INRIA, Rocquencourt, France).
A. Corno (Alder Hey Royal Children Hospital, Liverpool, England, UK).
P. Deuflhard (Inst. für Mathematik II, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany).
R. D. Kamm (Biological Engineering Division, MIT, USA).
B. Maury (Lab. J.L.Lions, Univ.Paris VI, Paris, France).
K. Perktold (TUG, Graz, Austria).
*Keynote Lectures* by HaeMOdel members and collaborators include:
D. Doorly (Imperial College, London, UK).
L. Formaggia (MOX, Politecnico di Milano, Italy).
J.-F. Gerbeau (INRIA, Rocquencourt, France).
C. Prud'homme (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland).
A. M. Robertson (Univ. of Pittsburgh, School Eng., Pittsburgh, USA).
A. Sequeira (IST, Lisbon, Portugal).
A limited number of *Contributed Talks* related to the Symposium topics
(about 20 minutes) will be accepted for presentation.
IMPORTANT DATE!!:
February 21, 2005 - Registration Deadline.
For more information please check out the Symposium web page at
http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/~mpf2005/
or contact one of the *Local Organizers*
Teresa Abreu (secretary): Dep. of Math. and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal,
Joao Janela: Dep. of Mathematics-ISEG and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal,
Adelia Sequeira (chairman): Dep. of Math. and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal,
through the email: mpf2005@math.ist.utl.pt
We look forward to meeting you in Portugal.
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From: ICCMSE <iccmse@uop.gr>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 16:31:38 +0200
Subject: Conference in Greece on Computational Methods
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering
2005 (ICCMSE 2005)
HOTEL POSEIDON, Loutraki, Korinthos, Greece, 21-26 October 2005
URL address: http://www.uop.gr/~iccmse/
The aim of the conference is to bring together computational scientists and
engineers from several disciplines in order to share methods, methologies and
ideas.
The topics to be covered include (but are not limited to):
Computational Mathematics, Theoretical and Computational Physics and
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Computational Engineering and
Mechanics, Computational Biology and Medicine, Computational Geosciences and
Meteorology, Computational Economics and Finance, Financial Forecasting,
Scientific Computation, High Performance Computing, Parallel and Distributed
Computing, Visualization, Problem Solving Environments, Software Tools,
Advanced Numerical Algorithms, Modelling and Simulation of Complex System, Web-
based Simulation and Computing, Grid-based Simulation and Computing,
Computational Grids, Fuzzy Logic, Hybrid Computational Methods, Data Mining
and Information Retrieval, Virtual Reality, Reliable Computing, Image
Processing, Computational Science and Education etc.
General Chair:
Professor Dr. T.E. Simos, Academician, University of Peloponnese, Tripolis,
Greece.
Co-Chair:
Professor Dr. George Maroulis, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
Scientific Committee:
Dr. B. Champagne, Universite de Namur, Belgique, Prof. S. Farantos, University
of Crete, Greece, Prof. I. Gutman, University of Kragujevac, Serbia &
Montenegro, Prof. P. Mezey, Memorial University of Newfoundland , Canada,
Prof. C. Pouchan, Universite de Pau, France, Prof. B. M. Rode, University of
Innsbruck, Austria, Prof. A. J. Thakkar, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Proceedings:
Short papers will be published in a special volume of:
The VSP/Brill SERIES ON COMPUTER AND ON COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES (see more
details at http://www.uop.gr/~iccmse/proceeding.htm). Selected full paper will
be published scientific journals (see at
http://www.uop.gr/~iccmse/proceeding.htm)
Call for Sessions Workshops and Minisymposia:
We invite proposals for Sessions, Workshops or Minisymposia (see at
http://www.uop.gr/~iccmse/callfors.htm)
Call for papers
You are invited to submit a paper (see at:
http://www.uop.gr/~iccmse/callfor.htm)
Contact information:
Secretary ICCMSE 2005 (Mrs Eleni Ralli-Simou), E-mail: iccmse@uop.gr, Postal
Address: 26 Menelaou Street, Amfithea Paleon Faliron, GR-175 64, Athens,
Greece, Fax: +30210 94 20 091 or + 30 2710 237397
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From: Axel Daneels <Axel.Daneels@cern.ch>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 16:52:12 +0100
Subject: Conference in Geneva Control of Physics Systems
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to ICALEPCS 2005, the Tenth International
Conference on Accelerator and Large Experimental Physics Control Systems
that will be held in the International Conference Center of Geneva (
<http://www.cicg.ch> CICG), Switzerland, from 10 to 14 October 2005.
This conference is the reference conference for those who are involved
worldwide in the field of controls and who have an interest in the
challenging aspects of Experimental Physics Control Systems, i.e.
control systems for sophisticated facilities such as particle
accelerators, particle detectors, telescopes and nuclear fusion
facilities, gravitational wave detectors , ...
It is organised jointly by <http://www.cern.ch> CERN (Geneva) and the
<http://crppwww.epfl.ch/> EPFL-CRPP (Lausanne), co-organized by the
European Physical Society (EPS) Interdivisional Group on Experimental
Physics Control Systems (EPCS) and under auspices of the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) through its Nuclear and
Plasma Science Society (NPSS), the Association of Asia Pacific Physics
Societies (AAPPS), the American Physical Society (APS) and the
International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) through its
Technical Committee on Computer Applications in Technology (TC5).
You will find more details, keydates and regularly updated news on :
http://icalepcs2005.web.cern.ch/
We look forward to welcoming you in Geneva.
Sincerely yours,
Bertrand Frammery (CERN) & Jo Lister (EPFL-CRPP)
Co-Chairmen of ICALEPCS 2005
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From: Qin Sheng <Qin.Sheng@notes.udayton.edu>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:35:35 -0500
Subject: Southeastern-Atlantic Regional Conference on Differential Equations
Twenty-Fifth Annual Southeastern-Atlantic Regional Conference on
Differential Equations (SEARCDE-25) will be held on October 7-8, 2005 at
the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. More information on the conference
can be found in the web site
http://academic.udayton.edu/searcde-25/
You may also ontact:
Muhammad Islam (SEARCDE25@notes.udayton.edu) at (937) 229-2109,
or
Mark Oxley (Mark.Oxleyat@afit.edu) at (937) 255-3636 Ex-4515.
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From: Ilias Kotsireas <ikotsire@wlu.ca>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 15:18:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Workshop in China on Symbolic-Numeric Computation
SNC 2005 - CALL FOR PAPERS
International Workshop on Symbolic-Numeric Computation
Xi'an, China, July 19-21, 2005
http://www-calfor.lip6.fr/~wang/SNC2005/
A satellite workshop of ISSAC 2005
Potential participants of SNC 2005 are invited to submit extended abstracts
(of three or more pages) or full papers describing their work to be presented
at the workshop. The submitted extended abstracts and full papers will
be reviewed by members of the program committee (PC) for soundness and
relevance to the workshop. Submission of original research papers is
encouraged, while published material and work in progress will also be
considered for presentation at the workshop. Extended abstracts and full
papers should be prepared using LaTeX according to the instructions given
on the workshop website. Electronic submissions are preferred, and should be
sent in PDF or PS format as e-mail attachments to both of the PC co-chairs,
Dongming Wang <Dongming.Wang@lip6.fr> and Lihong Zhi <lzhi@mmrc.iss.ac.cn>,
by April 10, 2005.
Specific topics for SNC 2005 include (but are not limited to):
* GCD computation and factorization for polynomials with inexact
coefficients
* Symbolic-numeric methods for solving polynomial systems
* Symbolic-numeric linear algebra and nonlinear algebra
* Resultants and structured matrices for symbolic-numeric computation
* Differential equations for symbolic-numeric computation
* Symbolic-numeric methods for geometric computation
* Numeric polynomial algebra and algebraic geometry
* Numeric computation of characteristic sets and Groebner bases
* Implementation of symbolic-numeric algorithms
* Applications of symbolic-numeric computation
Informal proceedings with accepted extended abstracts and full papers
will be distributed at the workshop and a volume containing formally
refereed articles will be published after the workshop.
Invited Speakers
Robert M. Corless (Canada) Matu-Tarow Noda (Japan)
Victor Y. Pan (USA) Hans J. Stetter (Austria)
Open Session Speaker
Bruno Buchberger (Austria)
Program Committee
Ioannis Z. Emiris Andre Galligo Victor Ganzha
Mark Giesbrecht Erich Kaltofen George Labahn
Bernard Mourrain Greg Reid Tateaki Sasaki
Jan Verschelde Dongming Wang (Co-chair) Stephen Watt
Franz Winkler Wenda Wu Zhonggang Zeng
Lihong Zhi (Co-chair)
Local Arrangements
Aixiang Huang Kaitai Li (Chair) Zhixing Liu Lihong Zhi
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From: Jerzy Wasniewski <jw@imm.dtu.dk>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:05:46 +0100 (MET)
Subject: Workshop in Umea on Scientific and Parallel Computing
PARA06
WORKSHOP ON STATE-OF-THE-ART
IN SCIENTIFIC AND PARALLEL COMPUTING
June 18-21, 2006
ORGANIZERS:
Bo Kagstrom (Chairman), Umea University, Sweden
Erik Elmroth (Coordinator), Umea University, Sweden
Jack Dongarra, Univ. of Tennessee and Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., USA
Jerzy Wasniewski, Technical University of Denmark
DATES:
June 18, 2006: Tutorial (topics to be announced later)
June 19-21, 2006: PARA06 Workshop sessions
PLACE: Umea University, SE-901 87 Umea, SWEDEN
Key lectures, topical minisymposia, a limited number of
contributed talks, and poster sessions will be selected for
the workshop.
SCOPE:
The main theme of PARA06 is State of the Art in Scientific
and Parallel Computing. Interesting topics include (but are
not restricted to) algorithms, software, tools, environments
as well as applications for Scientific Computing, High Performance
Computing, Parallel Computing, Grid Computing, and Interactive
Visualization.
PARA06 URL: http://www.hpc2n.umu.se/para06/
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From: Loukas Kallivokas <loukas@mail.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 19:33:15 -0600
Subject: Symposium in Austin on Inverse Problems
Dear Colleagues:
Under the auspices of the 8th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics
(8th USNCCM) (http://compmech.ices.utexas.edu/) we are organizing a
minisymposium on Inverse Problems (see https://compmech.ices.utexas.edu/
mslist/mslist.pl?recid=gn740.10). We are writing to invite you to present
your work at the minisymposium and we would be delighted if you were able to
participate.
Though the official one-page abstract deadline is fast approaching (please
check the website for the latest update), we would probably be able to
accommodate a short extension (please use the conference website to submit
your abstract).
The 8th USNCCM and all conference minisymposia will be held July 24-28, 2005,
in Austin, Texas, US.
We look forward to seeing you in Austin.
Best Regards,
Bojan Guzina Loukas F. Kallivokas
University of Minnesota The University of Texas at Austin
guzina@wave.ce.umn.edu loukas@mail.utexas.edu
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From: Miguel Constantino <miguel.constantino@fc.ul.pt>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:53:03 +0000
Subject: Summer School in Lisbon on Integer Programming
ADONET/CIM Doctoral Summer School
on geometric and algebraic approaches for
Integer Programming
July 11-15, 2005
Lisbon, Portugal
Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
The School is composed by five set of lectures, designed to introduce young
researchers to the more recent advances on geometric and algebraic
approaches for integer programming. Each set of lectures will be about six
hours long. They will provide the background, introduce the theme, describe
the state-of-the-art, and suggest practical exercises. The organizers will
try to provide a relaxed atmosphere with enough time for discussion.
The invited lecturers and titles are:
"Generating Functions for Lattice Points"
A. Barvinok (University of Michigan)
"Geometric Approaches to Cutting Plane Theory"
G. Cornuéjols (Carnegie Mellon University)
"Fast Algorithms for Integer Programming in Fixed Dimension"
F. Eisenbrand (Max-Planck-Institut)
"Transportation Polytopes: Structure, Algorithms, and Applications to
Optimization and Statistics"
J. de Loera (University of California, Davis)
"The Integral Basis Method and Extensions"
R. Weismantel (Otto-von-Guericke Univ. Magdeburg)
Additional information is available on the web sites:
http://www.ads.tuwien.ac.at/adonet/doctoralSchools.html
http://www.mat.uc.pt/tt2005/ss
Organizers: Robert Weismantel, Miguel Constantino,
Luis Gouveia and João Telhada
Support:
ADONET ( EU Marie Curie Research Training Network
CT-2003-504438) http://www.ads.tuwien.ac.at/adonet/
Centro Internacional de Matemática http://www.cim.pt
Centro de Investigação Operacional http://cio.fc.ul.pt/
Departamento de Estatística e Investigação Operacional
da http://www.deio.fc.ul.pt/
Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa http://www.fc.ul.pt/
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian http://www.gulbenkian.pt/
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From: Thodoros Katsaounis <thodoros@tem.uoc.gr>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:59:53 +0200
Subject: Faculty Positions at University of Crete
The Department of Applied Mathematics <www.tem.uoc.gr> at the University
of Crete, Greece, currently undergoing rapid expansion, is interested in
identifying potential candidates for faculty positions in the following
areas: Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Theory of Materials, Applied
Analysis, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Economics,
Applications of Mathematics to Computer Science. Potential candidates
should have a doctoral degree and be actively involved in research with
a strong mathematical component in one of the above areas; they should
be citizens of the European Union and proficient in Greek. Interested
individuals are encouraged to send a curriculum vitae to:
Secretariat
Department of Applied Mathematics,
University of Crete,
Heraklion 71409, Crete,
GREECE,
and to regularly check www.tem.uoc.gr for announcements of new faculty
openings.
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From: Rob Womersley <R.Womersley@unsw.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:25:22 +1100 (EST)
Subject: Research Associate Positions at UNSW, Sydney
Applications are invited for five Research Associate positions in the
School of Mathematics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney,
Australia. The successful applicants will work on one of the
following projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Applicants with proven teaching abilities may seek a variant of the
position in which 25% of the appointment is considered as a regular
academic appointment funded by the School.
1. Symmetries in analysis, Professor Tony Dooley.
2. Australian climate extremes and predictability in a changing CO2
world: the unique role of the Southern Hemisphere extratropical
ocean-atmosphere, Associate Professor Matthew England, Dr Scott Power
and Professor D Karoly.
3. Market model of implied volatility, Dr Ben Goldys and Associate
Professor Robert Womersley.
4. Statistical methods for flow cytometric data, Professor Matt Wand
and Dr Inge Koch.
5. On the geometry of liquid crystals and biological membranes,
Associate Professor Wolfgang Schief and Professor Colin Rogers.
See http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment/11020508.htm for more details
on the positions.
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From: Jill Goldschneider 327 <jrgold@insightful.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:46:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Research Scientist Position at Insightful
Insightful is searching for a candidate to fill a technology position
whose primary function is to develop commercial software for mixed-effects
models and methods for analyzing longitudinal data, survival data, and
missing data.
Utilize your background in statistical algorithms, data analysis,
computational mathematics, numerical analysis, multivariate calculus,
linear algebra, and commercial software development to create state-of-the-art
analytical software solutions for data analysis. Insightful is an environment
where you can make a difference through innovation, drive, and passion.
Full details at:
http://www.insightful.com/company/jobdescription.asp?JobID=54
Please, email contact only to hr@insightful.com.
Jill Goldschneider, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Insightful Corporation
1700 Westlake Ave N., Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109-3044
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From: Brigitte Forster <post@brigitte-forster.de>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:02:52 +0100
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at Munich University of Technology
Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
Centre of Mathematical Sciences
Munich University of Technology TUM
Germany
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in applied
mathematical in the field of mathematical methods in biomedical
engineering in conjunction with Dr. Brigitte Forster. The appointments
are for a duration of one year, with a possibility of extension. The
position is available immediately.
Candidates are required to have a recent Ph.D. within the mathematical
sciences. They are expected to have a strong potential in research and
teaching. They should be able to contribute the interdisciplinary
outreach of the department.
The successful candidate for the applied mathematics position will be
expected to have a background in harmonic analysis, especially
wavelets, numerical analysis and approximation theory with a strong
emphasis in computation. Preferably, the candidate already has some
experience in interdisciplinary research, especially in the topics of
biomedical engineering or signal and image analysis. Good skills in
software development in Java and Matlab are preferred.
Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with list of
publications, a summary of research interests and experience, and at
least two letters of references. Applicants whose completed
applications are received by 30/03/2005, are assured of receiving full
consideration.
Munich University of Technology attempts to increase the percentage of
women in research and teaching, and explicitly invites applications by
women. Handicapped candidates with equal skills and experience will be
given preferential treatment.
For further information contact Dr. Brigitte Forster.
Applications should be directed to
Servicebüro Personalsekretariat (SB-P)
Centre of Mathematical Sciences
Munich University of Technology TUM
D-85747 Garching, Germany
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From: Bartosz Protas <bprotas@mcmaster.ca>
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:57:48 -0500
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at McMaster University
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
An opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship is anticipated in
the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University.
This industry-funded position will involve the integration of
Optimization Theory and Computational Fluid Dynamics in order to
develop computational strategies for optimization of multi-physics
fluid systems.
Apart from substantial experience in scientific computing,
an ideal candidate would also be expected to have a background
in Optimization / Control Theory and Computational / Theoretical
Fluid Dynamics.
McMaster University offers a stimulating interdisciplinary
environment, whereas the living and working conditions in Canada
are excellent. McMaster University is committed to Employment
Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates,
including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members
of visible minorities and women.
Pending approval of funding, the start date of the position will
be July 1, 2005 and the anticipated duration of the position will
be two years at an annual salary of $40,000CAD. Interested
candidates should contact Dr. Bartosz Protas at the address
indicated below. We will begin to review applications on March 15,
2005, however, applications will continue to be accepted until
the position is filled.
Bartosz Protas, Ph.D.
SHARCNET Chair in Scientific Computation
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4K1
Phone: +1 (905) 525 9140 ext. 24116
Fax: +1 (905) 522 0935
Email: bprotas@mcmaster.ca
URL: www.math.mcmaster.ca/~bprotas
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From: I. G. Graham <igg@maths.bath.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:59:58 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at University of Bath
Bath Institute for Complex Systems
Department of Mathematical Sciences
University of Bath, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Analysis/Scientific Computation
We welcome expressions of interest in this postdoctoral position, which
will be formally announced in the spring of 2005, with start expected in
late 2005 or early 2006.
The position is part of the Bath Institute for Complex Systems (BICS)
which has been funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research
Council under its ``Critical Mass'' initiative. BICS (which had its
official launch in January 2005) will contain five themes covering
mathematical, asymptotic and stochastic analysis, numerical analysis and
applications in physics, in mathematical biology and in
engineering/materials science. Also BICS will host an extensive visitors
programme and a sequence of national and international workshops from
January 2005. All BICS postdoctoral fellows are housed in dedicated space
within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
The position in numerical analysis will suit recent doctoral
graduates with experience in the solution of elliptic or parabolic PDEs
in several space dimensions and in particular in the application of modern
computational techniques such as adaptivity, and multilevel iterative
solvers. An essential prerequisite for the position will be an interest
in and experience of efficient methods in scientific computing.
Applicants should have in addition a good knowledge of theoretical
aspects of modern computational PDE.
The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to interact with workers from
other disciplines, for example in asymptotic analysis, physics,
engineering and biological sciences and with workers in related
fields from industry. Examples of projects in which the postdoctoral
fellow will be working include:
(1) Computation of band-gap phenomena in 3D photonic crystals,
jointly with numerical analysts, asymptotic analysts and physicists.
(2) Adaptive mesh methods for 2D and 3D PDEs,
Further enquiries and expressions of interest in this position should be
directed to:
Professor I.G. Graham (+44, 1225 386989, I.G.Graham@bath.ac.uk,
http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~igg )
or
Professor C.J. Budd (+44, 1225 386241, cjb@maths.bath.ac.uk ,
http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~cjb )
More information on BICS can be found at
http://www.bath.ac.uk/math-sci/BICS/
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From: Vladik Kreinovich <vladik@cs.utep.edu>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 21:44:47 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Contents, Reliable Computing
Reliable Computing
Volume 11, issue 3, 2005
Mathematical Research
Enclosing Solutions of Singular Interval Systems Iteratively
Goetz Alefeld, Guenter Mayer
165-190
Fast Inclusion of Interval Matrix Multiplication
Takeshi Ogita, Shin'ichi Oishi
191-205
Exact Bounds on Finite Populations of Interval Data
Scott Ferson, Lev Ginzburg, Vladik Kreinovich, Luc Longpre, Monica Aviles
207-233
Tolerances in Geometric Constraint Problems
Johannes Wallner, Hans-Peter Schroecker, Shi-Min Hu
235-251
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From: Communications in Math Sciences <jcms@math.wisc.edu>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:49:17 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Contents, Communications in Mathematical Sciences
Communications in Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Vol 3, No.1, 2005
to be published in March 2004
Abstract is available at www.math.wisc.edu/~jcms
full articles will be available at www.intlpress.com/CMS
Carsten Hartmann and Christof Schuette
A Geometric Approach to Constrained Molecular Dynamics and Free Energy
Paul A. Milewski
Three-Dimensional Localized Solitary Gravity-Capillary Waves
I. Fatkullin and V. Slastikov
A Note on the Onsager Model of Nematic Phase Transitions
Hong Zhou and Greg Forest
A Numerical Study of Unsteady, Thermal, Glass Fiber Drawing Processes
Jack Xin and Yingyong Qi
An Invertible Discrete Auditory Transform
Weizhu Bao, Hanquan Wang and Peter A. Markowich
Ground, symmetric and central vortex states in rotating Bose-Einstein
condensates
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