Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 1, Number 18 December 1, 2002 Today's editor: Angel Jorba Today's topics: Conference in Croatia on Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing Symposium in Leuven on Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems Special Issue on Nonlinear Mechanics Lectureship at Surrey Postdoctoral Positions at Universidade do Porto Submissions to nls-net must be addressed to: Comments and suggestions are also welcome. General information about nls-net can be found at: http://www.maia.ub.es/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nls-net/ This is a service created and maintained in collaboration with the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) http://www.aimsciences.org/ ------ Subject: Conference in Croatia on Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing From: Miljenko Marusi Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 00:03:19 +0100 3rd Conference on Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing Brijuni, Croatia. June 23-27, 2003 The conference is organized by Department of Mathematics, University in Zagreb, Croatia. The aim of the Conference is the exchange of ideas, methods and problems between various disciplines of applied mathematics. Non-mathematicians using mathematics as a tool are also encouraged to take part in the Conference. Though meant as a regional conference, the first two conferences had a strong international flavour. The first one was held in Dubrovnik in 1999, and the second one also in Dubrovnik in 2001. Conference topics: -Splines and wavelets with applications to CAGD, CAD/CAM, computer graphics and differential equations -Ordinary and partial differential Equations, integral equations, singular perturbation problems -Mathematics of Finance -Numerical Mathematics in general -Optimization -Scientific Computing -Engineering Invited speakers: -Paolo Costantini, Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche "R. Magari", Italy -John J. H. Miller, University of Dublin, Department of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland -Larry Schumaker, Vanderbilt University, USA For details please visit: http://www.math.hr/~rogina/ApplMath03 or contact organizers: ApplMath03@math.hr ------ Subject: Symposium in Leuven on Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems From: Bart De Moor Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 22:29:07 +0100 16th International Symposium on Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems (MTNS 2004), Catholic University of Leuven (K.U.Leuven-Belgium), July 5-9, 2004 http://www.mtns2004.be MTNS is one of the main conferences in the general area of mathematical systems and control theory. The symposium is interdisciplinary and is aimed at mathematicians,engineers and researchers interested in any aspect of systems theory. MTNS is usually organized every two years and traditionally covers areas involving a wide range of research directions in mathematical systems, networks and control theory. MTNS 2004 will be held on the campus of the Catholic University of Leuven (K.U.Leuven - Belgium) in July 2004. The symposium program will include plenary and semi-plenary lectures, special topic invited lectures, mini-symposia, mini-courses, special topic sessions and contributed papers. You are invited to visit the symposium website at http://www.mtns2004.be where all information will be published. More information: info@mtns2004.be or at the conference secretariat Ida Tassens, ida.tassens@esat.kuleuven.ac.be Bart Motmans, bart.motmans@esat.kuleuven.ac.be ESAT-SCD, K.U.Leuven Kasteelpark Arenberg 10 B-3001 Leuven Belgium T: +32-(0)16321709 F: +32-(0)16321970 Bart De Moor, K.U.Leuven (Chair) Vincent Blondel, U.C.L (co-Chair) Paul Van Dooren, U.C.L. (co-Chair) Jan Willems, K.U.Leuven (co-Chair) ------ Subject: Special Issue on Nonlinear Mechanics From: Victor Eremeyev Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 16:07:50 +0300 2nd special issue "Nonlinear Problems of Continuum Mechanics" The second special issue of journal "Izvestiya VUZov. Severo-Kavkazskii region. Seriia Estestvennye nauki. (Notices of Universities. South of Russia. Natural sciences). Nonlinear Problems of Continuum Mechanics" is devoted to the actual problem of the nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity, and plasticity, the shell theory, hydromechanics of non-newtonian liquids, the phase transformations modelling, and others fields of nonlinear mechanics. The journal publishes original papers in all areas of nonlinear mechanics. High quality overviews and the discussion of perspectives in nonlinear mechanics are considered as well. The languages of publication are English and Russian. The first special international issue of journal Notices of North Caucause: Natural Sciences" on Nonlinear problems of mechanics (2001) demonstrated great interest in the edition in Russia and abroad so the editorial board considers a possibility of further regular publications. The edition is reviewed by Mathematical Reviews. Deadline for the electronic presentation of the paper is April 15, 2003. The submitted version of paper should be submitted in LaTeX2e using the style file npcm.sty (see sample.tex as an example). Members of editorial board: V.A. Babeshko (Krasnodar, Kuban St. Univ., Fellow of Academy of Sciences of RF) A.V. Belokon (Rostov St. Univ.) C. Constanda (University of Tulsa, USA) V. A. Eremeyev (Rostov St. Univ.), Secretary G.M.L. Gladwell (University of Waterloo, Canada) L.P. Lebedev (Rostov St. Univ.; Bogota, Univ. Nacional de Colombia) N.F. Morozov (St. Petersburg St. Univ., Fellow of Academy of Sciences of RF) J.G. Simmonds (University of Virginia, USA) C.Teodosiu (Universite Paris XIII) V.I. Yudovich (Rostov St. Univ.) L. M. Zubov (Rostov St. Univ.), Editor-in-chief ------ Subject: Lectureship at Surrey From: Mark Roberts Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:26:38 +0000 (GMT) Dear All The Surrey Maths and Stats Department is currently advertising a lectureship in Mathematics. Applications from all areas of mathematics compatible with, and/or complementary to, existing research interests in the Department would be very welcome. I would be grateful if you could bring the opportunity to the notice of potential candidates. A link to the advert can be found from the Department's home page: http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/ The closing date is 31st December 2002. Best wishes Mark ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Positions at Universidade do Porto From: Jose Laginha Palma Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:00:54 +0000 POST DOCS Computational research on Fluid Mechanics/ Turbulence A PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering or related fields is required. Preference will be given to candidates with computational skills and experience and strong interests in the topics below: 1. Implementation and appraisal of subgrid models for large eddy simulation (LES) of turbulent flows in complex geometries. The flows to be simulated will start from a series of homogenous incompressible flows of increasing complexity, first without and later with shear and curvature. 2. Modelling of advection of passive/active tracers: waiting times and statistical properties and Lyapunov characterization of chaotic (sub)regions). Start date/duration: ASAP/ 1 year, with a possibility for renewal. Place of Work: University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Within the European Research Training Network: "Nonideal Turbulence" http://stilton.tn.utwente.nl/eu-network/ Strict eligibility criteria of EU for RTN networks include European, non-Portuguese citizenship and age under 35. Details at http://www.cordis.lu/improving/networks/tour3.htm Salary within Marie Curie fellow standards. Applicants should send their complete curriculum vitae and the names of two people who may be asked for letters of reference to: Prof. Jose Laginha Palma Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n 4200-465 Porto, Portugal Tel: +351 225081763/61; FAX: +351 225081440 e-mail: jpalma@fe.up.pt URL: http://www.fe.up.pt