NA Digest Monday, August 29, 2011 Volume 11 : Issue 35

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Sandia National Labs
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From: richard valent <valent@ucar.edu>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:45:33 -0600
Subject: Paul Noble Swarztrauber, 1936-2011

Dear NA-Digest Readers:

Dr. Paul Swarztrauber passed away in Boulder, Colorado on August 8,
2011. He is known to this digest and also internationally, having
made invited presentations to universities and computing research
centers in several countries. During his 41-year career at the
National Center for Atmospheric Research, he emphasized computer-aided
weather and climate prediction. Math libraries fishpack, fftpack, and
spherepack demonstrate this emphasis, as do his 60+ journal
articles. He worked with numerous scientists and numerical analysts,
and mentored several mathematicians in their early careers. Aside
from these efforts, Paul developed parallel communication algorithms
on various network topologies, particularly for FFTs and transposing
arrays. He holds two US patents on the "Communication Machine", which
orchestrates communication between an unlimited number of processors.
He continued his academic and technical interests until the very end
of his life. You may visit his full obituary and publication list at
these sites http://www.dailycamera.com/obits/ci_18708995 and
http://www.cisl.ucar.edu/css/staff/pauls/papers/pubs.ps.

Roland Sweet and Dick Valent

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From: "J. M. Littleton" <littleton@siam.org>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:20:10 -0400
Subject: Nominations, SIAG/Supercomputing Prizes

SIAG/Supercomputing CAREER Prize & JUNIOR SCIENTIST Prize

The SIAM Activity Group on Supercomputing (SIAG/SC) will award these
two prizes at the SIAM Conference on Parallel Processing and
Scientific Computing (PP12), to be held February 15-17, 2012, in
Savannah, Georgia.

The SIAG/SC CAREER Prize will be awarded to an outstanding senior
researcher who has made broad and distinguished contributions to the
field of algorithms research and development for parallel scientific
and engineering computing. The award may be given to any scientist
who has held a PhD or equivalent degree for at least 15 years.
http://www.siam.org/prizes/nominations/nom_siag_sccareer.php

The SIAG/SC JUNIOR SCIENTIST Prize will be awarded to an outstanding
junior researcher in the field of algorithms research and development
for parallel scientific and engineering computing, for distinguished
contributions to the field in the three calendar years prior to the
year of the award, that is, 2009-2011.
http://www.siam.org/prizes/nominations/nom_siag_scjrscientist.php

For each prize, the award will consist of a plaque and a certificate
containing the award citation. The recipient will be invited to
present a plenary talk at the conference and will be reimbursed for
travel expenses to attend the meeting and give the talk.

Letters of nomination should be addressed to Chair,
SIAG/Supercomputing Prize Committee and sent by SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, to
J. M. Littleton at littleton@siam.org. Inquiries should be addressed
to littleton@siam.org. Complete calls for nominations for SIAM prizes
can be found at http://www.siam.org/prizes/nominations.php.

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From: "J. M. Littleton" <littleton@siam.org>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:11:35 -0400
Subject: Nominations, SIAG/Imaging Science Prize

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

SIAG/Imaging Science Prize

The first award of the SIAG/Imaging Science Prize (SIAG/IS Prize) will
be made by the SIAM Activity Group on Imaging Science (SIAG/IS) at the
SIAM Conference on Imaging Science (IS12), to be held May 20-22, 2012,
in Philadelphia, PA.

The SIAG/IS Prize will be awarded to the authors of the best paper, as
determined by the prize committee, on mathematical and computational
aspects of imaging. Imaging is broadly interpreted to include: image
formation, inverse problems in imaging, image processing, image
analysis, image interpretation and understanding, computer graphics,
and visualization.

The award consists of a plaque and certificate containing the award
citation. At least one of the recipients is expected to present the
paper at a plenary session of the conference. The recipient will be
reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the conference and give the
talk.

Candidate papers must be published in English, in a peer-reviewed
journal, with a publication date in the four (4) calendar years from
January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2010.

A letter of nomination should be addressed to Selim Esedoglu, Chair,
SIAG/IS Prize Committee and sent by SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, to
J. M. Littleton at littleton@siam.org. Inquiries should be addressed
to littleton@siam.org. Complete calls for nominations for SIAM prizes
can be found at http://www.siam.org/prizes/nominations.php.

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From: Special Issue Editors <tensorspectrum2012@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:05:24 -0400
Subject: NLA Special Issue on Spectral Theory of Tensors

URL for the special issue's website was left out in last week's
announcement:

http://sites.google.com/site/tensorspectrum/

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From: "Daniel B. Szyld" <szyld@temple.edu>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:41:17 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Mid-Atlantic NA-Day, Philadelphia, Nov 2011

Mid Atlantic Numerical Analysis Day:
A conference on numerical analysis and scientific computing for
graduate students and postdocs from the Mid-Atlantic region
Friday 4 November 2011
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Keynote Speaker:
Lisa Fauci, Pendergraft Nola Lee Haynes Professor of Mathematics,
Tulane University.
"Waving rings and swimming in circles: some lessons learned in
biofluiddynamics"

This one-day meeting will be an opportunity for graduate students and
postdocs to present their research, and to meet other researchers.
There will be 20 minute talks. Depending on the submissions, we may
have parallel sessions and/or poster presentations. There will be no
registration fee, but you are asked to please register to attend.

Deadline for submission of abstracts is September 15, 2001.
Please submit electronically through the web site.

For more information, please go to:
http://www.math.temple.edu/research/applied/na-day/

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From: Pierre Baptiste <pierre.baptiste@polymtl.ca>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:57:03 -0400
Subject: Professor Position, Polytechnique Montreal

POSITION SUMMARY
Polytechnique Montreal is one of Canada=92s leading engineering schools
and the largest in Quebec in terms of its student population and the
scope of its research activities, with more than 6,500 students and
1,000 employees. Polytechnique Montreal is seeking applicants for a
Professor position in the areas of scientific computing and numerical
analysis in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial
Engineering. It may be an assistant, associate or full professor
position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
In particular, he or she will:
- participate in the teaching of courses at the undergraduate and
graduate levels;
- supervise graduate students;
- initiate and conduct research projects;
- establish research collaborations with professors in the department
and with the School=92s research teams;
- develop and maintain collaborations with research teams in other
universities and in industry

AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Modelling of industrial problems using partial differential equations;
- Development of mathematical and numerical methodologies for solution
of large-scale applied problems.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must hold a doctorate (Ph. D.) in applied mathematics or in
engineering with a significant mathematics component. He/she must
demonstrate excellent aptitude for research. Experience in solving
applied and industrial problems is an asset. The candidate must
present a research program conducive to the securing of substantial
funding for the supervision of a large number of students. He/she must
demonstrate excellent teaching abilities and be able to teach several
of Polytechnique=92s undergraduate courses in mathematics, especially
the various courses in applied analysis. Good knowledge of French is
a must. Membership in the Ordre des ing=E9nieurs du Qu=E9bec, or the
ability to obtain it, is an asset. The teaching language is French.

The full position description and the application procedure can be
found at: http://www.polymtl.ca/rensgen/offresemp/o.php?NoOffre=3D1191

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From: Rasmus Bro <rb@life.ku.dk>
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:23:18 -0400
Subject: Postdoc Position, FOSS/Univ of Copenhagen, Denmark

Candidates for an industrial postdoc opportunity with FOSS and
University of Copenhagen

The Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation supports industrial
postdocs and FOSS & KU-LIFE has decided to apply for a joint project
within chemometrics and data analytical modeling of massive
spectroscopic data. We hereby call for potential candidates willing to
spend two years in the Copenhagen area with cutting edge
internationally oriented industrial and university chemometrics
groups.

We search a candidate with truly extraordinary skills in mathematical
or statistical modeling and the ability to come up with creative
mathematical solutions to complex industrial problems. Documented
development of new and exciting techniques will be appreciated.

An industrial postdoc grant is targeting researchers in the beginning
of their career, i.e. within a maximum of three years (excl.
maternity/paternity leave) after obtaining the PhD degree. The
Foundation, FOSS and the University wish to attract the best
candidates.

The potential position will require considerable interaction with the
chemometric project team at FOSS headed by Senior Manager Lars
N=F8rgaard as well as the research group on chemometrics at KU-LIFE
headed by Professor Rasmus Bro. Hence, good social and communication
skills are important. If you are interested please forward by email
your application of interest (maximum one page) and a CV to Professor
Rasmus Bro, rb@life.ku.dk no later than September 5th 2011. Possible
candidates will be contacted in week 36.

For more information regarding the application to be developed in
phase two (deadline October 13th) please see
http://hoejteknologifonden.dk/fileadmin/user_upload/dokumenter/
Erhvervspostdoc/UK_Opslag_Epostdoc2011_efteraar.pdf

PLEASE NOTE that you are not supposed to submit an application to the
Foundation but should email you application of interest directly to
Professor Rasmus Bro.

For more information about FOSS and KU-LIFE please visit
http://www.foss.dk and http://www.models.life.ku.dk.

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From: JanNordstrm <jan.nordstrom@liu.se>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:59:26 +0200
Subject: PhD Positions, Comp Math/NA, Linkoping Univ

One or more PhD positions in Computational Mathematics/Numerical
Analysis

The particular project: Nonlinear generation of internal waves in the
deep ocean by tides. The deep ocean circulation arises as a response
to vertical mixing, which is mainly caused by breaking internal
waves. The tides are probably a major source of these waves (internal
waves are created when tidal currents encounter rough topography on
the bottom of the ocean). The goal of the project is to compute the
generation of oceanic internal waves by tidal currents flowing over
rough bottom topography. We will develop an efficient incompressible
flow solver to be able to predict this process. The flow solver will
also be used to study several other important oceanographic phenomena,
for example gravity currents and dense overflows. Computational
mathematics for wave propagation and flow problems will also be
developed.

The student(s) will be member(s) in a new group (Computational Physics
Unit) that develops computational methods for partial differential
equations with applications in physics and mechanics. Expertise and
interest in theory for initial boundary value problems, high order
methods and multi-physics problems is qualifying.

See http://www.liu.se/en/job/ for the complete announcement and
details on how to apply.

For more information, contact Professor Jan Nordstrom, Email:
jan.nordstrom@liu.se, Tel: +46-13-28 14 59,

Application deadline is 2011-09-08

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From: Daniel Kressner <daniel.kressner@epfl.ch>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:32:13 -0400
Subject: PhD Positions, MATHICSE, EPF Lausanne

Applications are invited for several PhD student positions at the
recently created CADMOS Chair of Numerical Algorithms and
High-Performance Computing, see http://anchp.epfl.ch. The chair is
part of the Mathematics Institute of Computational Science and
Engineering (MATHICSE) at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
(EPFL), Switzerland. The main research focus will be on numerical
linear algebra and high-performance computing. Current topics include
low-rank matrix and tensor techniques, computational differential
geometry, reduced basis methods, eigenvalue problems, high-performance
computing, and model reduction.

A degree in mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field
is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a good
knowledge of numerical linear algebra, computational methods for
partial differential equations, or differential geometry. The
candidates must be familiar with writing computer codes (Matlab,
Python, Fortran or C++). The PhD will be carried out under the
supervision of Prof. Daniel Kressner in the framework of the Doctoral
School in Mathematics (http://phd.epfl.ch/page55513.html). The
candidate will have to participate in the teaching activities of the
group. The official language of the doctoral school is English, while
teaching duties will be in English and/or French.

EPFL offers excellent working conditions, competitive salaries,
state-of-the- art facilities and a multi-cultural and stimulating
scientific environment.

Applications including academic curriculum and a brief description of
research interests as well as contact information of two references
should be submitted (in PDF format) to Catherine Risse
(catherine.risse@epfl.ch). Enquiries about research topics should be
directed to Daniel Kressner (daniel.kressner@epfl.ch).

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From: Petra Hildebrand <petra.hildebrand@uni-ulm.de>
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:00:40 +0200
Subject: PhD Position, Univ of Ulm

Within in the DFG (German Science Foundation) Research Training Group
(Graduiertenkolleg) =84Modeling, Analysis and Simulation in Economic
Mathematics=93 at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics of the
University of Ulm there is

1 Postdoctorial Position (E13)

available for two years starting December, 15th 2011 or later.

The scope of the research training group is the investigation of
economic questions by means of mathematical modeling, analysis and
simulation. These questions are developed in cooperation with partners
from outside the University and arise from the following areas:

1. Evaluation of complex financial products
2. Risk analysis und management
3. Optimal Strategies
4. Econometric analysis und strategies
5. Knowledge discovery and data mining

To solve such problems, the scholarship holders will work in the
following mathematical disciplines:

1. Stochastical models, their analysis and simulation
2. Statistical inference und data analysis
3. Stochastical control and optimization
4. Partial differential equations and functional analysis
5. Financial mathematical modeling and analysis
6. Numerical analysis and simulation
7. Methods in the development and quality management of software

Further information is found on:
http://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/gradkoll1100

The University of Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in
research and teaching positions and therefore explicitely encourages
female scientists to apply.

Doctors of mathematical based courses of studies are asked to send
their significant application documents (copies of certificates, CV,
photo) up to September 30th 2011 to the speaker:

Prof. Dr. Karsten Urban
University of Ulm
Institut for Numerical Analysis
Helmholtzstrasse 18
89069 Ulm
Phone: +49-731-502-3535
Fax: +49-731-502-3548
email: petra.hildebrand@uni-ulm.de

Please note the reference number 98 on the envelope.

Full-time positions are basically divisible.

Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration in the
event of equal qualification.

The recruitment is carried out by the administration of the University.

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From: Gunther Reissig <gunther2010@reiszig.de>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:46:46 -0400
Subject: PhD Position, Systems & Control, UFAF Munich

Efficient and guaranteed estimation of reachable sets of nonlinear
systems

University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, Germany
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Institute of Control Engineering

Open to applicants worldwide; no special security clearance necessary.

Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in dynamical systems
and control and a Masters degree in an Engineering field or Applied
Mathematics.

More information: http://www.reiszig.de/gunther/Jobs/index.html

Contact: Gunther Reissig, gunther2010@reiszig.de

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From: Simon Setzer <setzer@mia.uni-saarland.de>
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:19:57 -0400
Subject: PhD Position, Nonlin Eigenproblems, Saarland Univ

A PhD studentship is available at the Department of Mathematics and
Computer science, Saarland University, Germany. We are seeking a
qualified PhD student for the project "Nonlinear eigenproblems for
high-dimensional data analysis" funded by the German Research
Foundation (DFG).

Project overview:
The computation of eigenvectors and eigenvalues in the linear
eigenproblem is well studied and a large portfolio of methods taking
into account different kinds of structure of the corresponding
matrices exists. However, a large number of problems in machine
learning and statistics and other domains can naturally be formulated
as nonlinear eigenproblems. In order to use the rich structure of
nonlinear eigenproblems in applications, similar to the ease of linear
eigenproblems, the goal of this research project is the development of
a general framework for the computation of nonlinear eigenvectors and
the application of this framework for different problems in data
analysis.

We are looking for a motivated student with a master/diploma in
mathematics, computer science or physics. A strong analytic
background as well as programming skills (C/Matlab) are required. In
particular, knowledge in at least one of the following fields is
mandatory: convex optimization, functional analysis, machine
learning/statistics.

The duration of the project will be 3 years with a salary of 75% TV-L
E13. The deadline for application is September 30, 2011.

Please send your application (preferably per email) to

Prof. Dr. Matthias Hein
Machine Learning Group: http://www.ml.uni-saarland.de
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Campus E 1.1
66041 Saarbruecken, Germany
E-mail: hein@cs.uni-sb.de

or

Dr. Simon Setzer
Mathematical Image Analysis Group: http://www.mia.uni-saarland.de
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Campus E 1.1
66041 Saarbruecken, Germany
E-mail: setzer@mia.uni-saarland.de

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From: Martin Berzins <mb@sci.utah.edu>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:38:49 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: Contents, Applied Numerical Mathematics, 61(10)

Applied Numerical Mathematics Volume 61, Issue 10, October 2011

1. Error estimates in elastoplasticity using a mixed method, Pages
1031-1045, Andreas Schr=F6der, Sebastian Wiedemann

2. Maximal order for second derivative general linear methods with
Runge-Kutta stability, Pages 1046-1058, A. Abdi, G. Hojjati

3. An unfitted interface penalty method for the numerical
approximation of contrast problems, Pages 1059-1076, Paolo Zunino,
Laura Cattaneo, Claudia Maria Colciago

4. Numerical stroboscopic averaging for ODEs and DAEs, Pages
1077-1095, M.P. Calvo, Ph. Chartier, A. Murua, J.M. Sanz-Serna

5. On well-separated sets and fast multipole methods, Pages 1096-1102,
Stefan Engblom

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From: Raimondas Ciegis <raimondas.ciegis@vgtu.lt>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:34:11 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: Contents, Math Modelling and Analysis, 16(3)

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND ANALYSIS

The Baltic Journal on Mathematical Applications, Numerical Analysis
and Differential Equations ISSN 1392-6292, ISSN 1648-3510 online,
Electronical edition: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tmma20

Volume 16, Number 3, 2011 (p.343-508)

CONTENTS

Ranjit Kumar Upadhyay, Malay Banerjee, Rana Parshad and Sharada Raw,
Deterministic Chaos versus Stochastic Oscillation in a
Prey-Predator-Top Predator Model, 343-364

Jianfang Gao, Minghui Song and Mingzhu Liu, Oscillation Analysis of
Numerical Solutions for Nonlinear Delay Differential Equations of
Population Dynamics, 365-375

Xiao Zhang, Rui Xu and Zhe Li, Global Stability of a Three-Species
Food-Chain Model with Diffusion and Nonlocal Delays, 376-389

Shapour Heidarkhani and Ghasem Alizadeh Afrouzi, Some Multiplicity
Results to the Existence of Three Solutions for a Dirichlet Boundary
Value Problem Involving the p-Laplacian, 390-400

Svetlana Roman, Linear Differential Equation with Additional
Conditions and Formulae for Green's Function, 401-417

Jurga Ruk{\v{s}}{\.{e}}nait{\.{e}}, Impact of Factor Rotation Methods
on Simulation Composite Indicators, 418-431

Jan Franc{\r{u}} and Lud{\v{e}}k Nechv{\'{a}}tal, Homogenization of
Monotone Problems with Uncertain Coefficients, 432-441

Arvydas Juozapas Janavi{\v{c}}ius, Donatas Jurgaitis and Sigita
Turskien{\.{e}}, Potential Representation Method for the
Schr{\"{o}}dinger Equation, 442-450

Antanas {\v{Z}}ilinskas and Julius {\v{Z}}ilinskas, A Global
Optimization Method Based on the Reduced Simplicial Statistical Model,
451-460

Yu-Xia Wang, Wan-Tong Li and Hong-Bo Shi, Stationary Patterns of a
Ratio-Dependent Predator-Prey System with Cross-Diffusion, 461-474

Chun Wen and Ting-Zhu Huang, Modified SSOR-Like Method for Augmented
Systems, 475-487

Mohamed Berbiche, Nonexistence of Solution Results for Certain
Fractional Differential Equations, 488-497

Victor Korzyuk and Olga Kovnatskaya, Weak Solutions of Boundary Value
Problems in Nontube Domains for Fourth-Order Equations of Composite
Type, 498-508

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